Posted by Helene on May 10, 2012 – 4:22 pm
Recently I was asked to take Esi Edugyan’s portrait for Canadian Business magazine. My friend and colleague Deddeda Stemler was unable to shoot that day and I was the fortunate photographer to help out. Why? Because Esi happens to be a very sweet sweet person and her family equally kind! Esi recently won the Giller Prize for her outstanding novel “Half Blood Blues”. It’s a book about Black jazz musicians trying to survive in France and in Germany during World War Two, and to hold their lives together in the aftermath of horror… (excerpt from Lawrence Hill, author of The Book of Negroes)
Posted by Helene on April 19, 2012 – 2:22 pm
I did not know that in order to fish 1 kilo of Shrimp, 30 kilo’s of by catch are wasted and thrown back into the sea, often too mangled to survive. Dan and Micayla founders of London Chef, makes a point for the Slow Foods’ event last night. “We are wasting valuable tasting fish simply because we don’t know how to cook it”. Much to my surprise the Squid, Mackerel, Dogfish, Octopus, and Smelt were most delicious! Well not so much the Smelt, but that’s just me, others were devouring them. Thank you to Christine Smart for yet another wonderfully planned and successful event.
Posted by Helene on April 19, 2012 – 1:22 pm
A new breakfast restaurant on Herald St near Government St opens this week. Go check it out… these guys are visionaries and an added bonus to the hood!
Posted by Helene on April 2, 2012 – 8:40 pm
Charlotte, is not her real name, due to her public profile status requested that I do not upload any recognizable images of her. Understandable… but oooooooooh, we did such a good shoot together! Wish you three all the very best!!!
Posted by Helene on February 7, 2012 – 12:20 pm
The many lovely faces of Christine who in my mind is one of the very best event planners in all of Victoria! Professional, talented and a genuine lady with integrity!
Posted by Helene on October 12, 2011 – 5:01 pm
A never ending privilege to experience the magic and beauty of these fabulous ladies and their pregnancy!
