BRAND NEW

I'm midway through week three of my last year of school. I don't even think I can explain how busy I've been- in a really good way, of course. I've been scurrying off to meetings, shooting off emails, setting up photo shoots, making and taking calls all the while trying to keep up with my school related deadlines and classes. 

I have, however, managed to squeeze in yoga in between my tornado of a life, which has made all the difference. Downward dog, chocolate and rap music have seriously been my saving grace these days.

So, brand new. I bought a brand new camera last week! WOOOOOOOO. Words can't express my excitement. I'm in LOVE. Because I love rap music and I'm loving my brand new camera and excited about my brand new school year- here's a Kanye classic for you guys.

KELOWNA TEASER

After coming home from Kelowna this afternoon and looking through all of my pictures, I feel as though I'm going to have to split my trip into several different posts. In the meantime, I thought I would give you guys a small taste of what I experienced in beautiful British Columbia through some of my favourite shots of the weekend.


I had such an incredible time in Kelowna, celebrating a friend's wedding, visiting with old friends, tasting local wines and exploring vineyards, and boating and swimming on Lake Okanagan. It was an amazing trip.

MY WEEK ACCORDING TO MY IPHONE

DATES WITH MY SISTER, DESEO, FAMILY TIME, SHARPIES + JOURNALS, NEW COAT, PRESENTS FOR BEST FRIENDS, AALIYAH ON REPEAT, MOST AMAZING PHOTO BOOK PRESENT EVER: CHROMES, RADIO PRODUCTION. GREAT WEEK.

FRANCIS BEAN.

Francis Bean Cobaine X Hedi Slimane

Hedi Slimane is an incredibly talented photographer who works mainly with black & white. Slimane works with light in a beautiful, almost haunting way. I always find myself at his website when I'm looking for inspiration.

Photos via Hedi Slimane's website.

LIFE

My life at the moment: photography, friends & books. Lots & lots of books.

THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF PEOPLE: THE ASLEEP & THE AWAKE

Francis Firebrace from Kevin Lee Brown on Vimeo.


Another great video for you, my wonderful readers. This one is much more profound about Francis Firebrace, an Aboriginal story teller from Australia/New Zealand. He's dedicated his life to spreading the message about the power of the human spirit.

Firebrace is the father of the incredibly talented, eighteen year old international photographer Nirrimi Hakanson. Check out her beautiful, ethereal work at her blog WE LIVE YOUNG, another one of my personal favourites.

Side note: I'll be attending the TEDxManitoba event tomorrow, which will feature some of the most progressive thinkers, creators and innovators from a National and International perspective. I'll make sure to fill you all in about the event and divulge my absolute undying LOVE  for TED talks. À demain!