How many precious moments did I let slip through my hands? Everywhere I look now, I see adventure and possibility. The Wildthings have come to play. They call for me.
This past summer I was really lucky and got to work with a few super talented people in Montreal. I was hired as the Creative Director for a fashion campaign, for a brand called Cardinal of Canada. They make great quality men's overcoats that also look sharp.
I was fortunate to have found a truly talented Montreal team with Brian Ypperciel who did a tremendous job as our photographer and editor and the lovely Florence O. Durand who killed it, as our stylist. We also hit the jackpot with our model Francis Cadieux, who surpassed all of our expectations.
Lastly, I want to send a big thank you to my homie, Mr. Andrew Peek for bringing me on to this project. It wasn't easy, but in the end, it was well worth it. :=
If you're in the market for a stylish winter coat that will last many years, I'd definitely check out Cardinal of Canada's new website. I can tell you first hand that they make great quality products.
It was such a treat to get to work with the lovely Laura Rowley again. She is easily one of the most talented models I have had the pleasure of working with. Gorgeous, insanely fast at posing, with a vast range of looks and attitude. There are models out there that look great, but really only have one look. Laura is NOT one of them, she can go from delicate, to fierce in a blink of an eye.
The other thing that I love about Laura is how sweet and kind she is. Too many models, actors, photographers, etc, think since they have achieved a certain level of success, it gives them the right to look down at others. Laura on the other hand is a class act through and through.
"I am an invisible monster and I am incapable of loving anybody. You don't know which is worse."
Before the leaves all turn to dust and the colours fly away, we chase the sun together, in search of the endless summer.
I buried my worries deep beneath the cold earth, hoping never to meet again.
To see the stars we need to embrace the darkness.
It's important to leave space for failure. Some of my most creative ideas are born from a mistake or a misunderstanding. The place between two truths, can hold an entire universe of creation.
Both in fashion and film, 95% of the shots you take end up on the cutting room floor. It's just the nature of the industry.
But when you have the privilege of shooting with the gorgeous and ever-talent Ksenia, there are sure to be diamonds that slipped through and never made it to the campaign.
Here are just a few I particularly loved.
To see the rest of the campaign click here.
