Helene Cyr Photography » Portrait

Esi Edugyan, author of Giller Prize winner “Half Blood Blues”

Helene — Thu, 10 May 2012 23:22:55 +0000

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)

Youth and their beauty

Helene — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:49:19 +0000

Félix and Nikita are simply friends. They have a sense of calm and collected comfort. As though their youth and destiny will unfold naturally and they have the courage to face what ever may. That is what I find attractive about these two!

Charlotte’s stunning belly, Victoria BC

Helene — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 03:40:17 +0000

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!!!

Christine from Smart Events, Victoria BC

Helene — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:20:36 +0000

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!

Pamela’s beautiful belly

Helene — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:01:44 +0000

A never ending privilege to experience the magic and beauty of these fabulous ladies and their pregnancy!

Michelle’s beautiful belly

Helene — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:01:17 +0000

Always a treat to witness the magic of pregnancy and the trust of these beautiful ladies!

Melissa’s beautiful belly

Helene — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:16:06 +0000

Gorgeous belly indeed. Melissa and Wade were married last year and well, there you go a family has sprung. She’s about to give birth any week now and her excitement to meet this new person is clear. I’m a lucky gal to meet such wonderful families! Wish you three the very best!

Lindsey and Matt, Victoria, BC

Helene — Tue, 17 May 2011 16:44:57 +0000

That morning it was raining cats and dogs. An old saying apparently from Europe when literally cats and dogs fell off the steep rooftops. Kind of day when the rain comes up from the ground and every which way. None of which phased Lindsey and Matt arriving at my door gleaming with vintage umbrellas and giddiness!
I simply can not wait to photograph their wedding in July and rekindle with familiar faces. I feel so fortunate that the work I love presents me with such wonderful people!

Roberta and Bear

Helene — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:22:04 +0000

Two remarkable kindred spirits that are fortunate enough to have found each other!
Roberta hired me to capture their relationship as Bear has been recently diagnosed with a terminal ailment. They both taught me even more gratitude and to seize the day even more still.

Monique Salez Flamenco and Co.,

Helene — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:52:49 +0000

It is always a treat to have professional performers in front of the lens. They kept their cool and poise under the cold relentless rain. A few laughs in between takes and the odd look from passers by. Much fun! Check out Monique’s upcoming fabulous performance THE DREAM CAB at the MacPherson Playhouse February 15th, 2011 Tickets: $25 Tickets on sale now at the MacPherson Box Office. Saucy ~ Surreal ~ Flamenco Fusion. A dream cabaret of dance, voice, and theater propelled by a live sound-scape that ricochets across velvet and video, fringe and fantasy, ruffles and ruffians. Are you getting in?