Relay for Life 2011 - Guelph - Southern Ontario event photographer

Despite the grey skies and the constant threat of rain, this years Relay for Life event in Guelph was an even bigger success then last year! And why wouldn't it be? It's a great event for a great cause and I was proud to be able to volunteer my services again this year to capture the evening for all those involved.

If you've had Cancer affect anyone close to you, you know how important these fundraisers are in the continuing fight against all forms of cancer. I encourage everyone to help in any way they can, by donating your time or money towards this or really any other worthy charity. There is so many causes that need our help!

The people at this all night relay are always in high spirits and come out to have a good time all while raising awareness and funds toward the much needed research. It really feels like one big family.

Even Justin Bieber and Elvis made an appearance! No lies!! check the photos below!

MOVIE NIGHT - Southern Ontario Event Photographer

This was a fun promotion with a great cause. Eastgate Square in Stoney Creek asked me to capture its Family Movie Night at the mall. The flick of the evening was a classic for families: E.T. The Extra Terrestrial. One of my all-time faves. E.T himself even made an appearance!
The price of admission was a non-perishable food donation collected by volunteers from the Salvation Army. In return, movie goers also got a few treats to enjoy and a complimentary umbrella in the event that Mother Nature had other plans. She was kind, however, and it was the perfect evening to watch a movie under the stars.
Staff set up a giant inflatable screen and there was plenty of seating for everyone.
As the sun set, the movie began, and a great time was had by all!

Thanks go out to the management and staff of Eastgate Square, and the volunteers of the Salvation Army for collecting the Food donations.

Here's some shots of the evening:

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Centre On Barton Food Pavilion Opening Day

The Centre on Barton has gone through a major renovation. The old mall was torn down and in place was built a brand new, modern open air pedestrian friendly plaza.
Part of the new design included a separate food pavilion, providing a wonderful, bright and fresh area for shoppers to enjoy a quick bite while they are out.

I was asked to capture the events of the opening day for the new building. Excited patrons waited eagerly in line outside for a chance to see the new eating area and enjoy an early morning meal. Everyone who showed up early received a gift bag to mark the occasion.

Congratulations goes out to the management and staff of the centre on Barton for a successful opening day!

Childrens Charity Golf Tournament — Southern Ontario Event Photographer

Last week I volunteered to take team photos at a children's charity golf tournament involving business owners from the leisure boating industry. They were a great bunch of people and fun to photograph. I didn't get many action shots as I was there primarily to make sure I got a shot of all 36 teams together, so I had to plant myself at one hole to make sure I got them all as they played through. I had also hoped to have had access to a golf cart to whiz around the course to take some other shots, but they were short on carts, so that wasn't possible either.
All in all, it was a beautiful day for golf though, and they group raised over $24,000 for Children's Charity.. and really that's all that matters.
Here's a few shots from the day


They had several special 'contest' holes all over the course to add to the fun, including this 'closest to the keg' hole. The golfer who got their drive closest won a keg of beer! Not a bad prize at all I say.