New work

Hello. Here is what I've been working on lately. Lots of work that is personal, some friends and self portraits. I'm just about finished on the wedding also.

No news about work though. I want to work, either assist, or photograph. I really don't want to have to resort to working in a coffee shop.

Have a good and enjoyable week !

Joël

Wedding:

Since the beginning of 2009, everytime I photograph someone, I take one tight headshot as the last photo. This is mostly for archival purposes. I did this for both families and the wedding party.

Personal work, in Montréal:

And finally, this self portrait, taken around April 2009. This photo is all about the rebate. I don't usually print with rebates, I find them distracting.

However, like most of my work, the focus is not on me. I want you to look at what's on the image and what's different. I had the chance to get some 20 year old film given to me and to my surprise it was written "Safety Film" on the rebate.

Just last year I was looking at many older photographs that had the 'Safety Film' markings and I wondered what it was. Turns out it was just a safer type of emulsion and film base that had less chance of catching fire, especially with motion picture film running through the projectors.

For those who want to see more, check out my website here.