“The First” Party 2012 Toronto International Film Festival

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Tony

Earlier this week I was asked to photograph an event on opening night of the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival being held at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. The party hosted by filmmakers Julie Pacino, Jennifer DeLia and Said Zahraoui, was in celebration of their upcoming Mary Pickford film, The First. The film will star actress Lily Rabe as Pickford and Michael Pitt as Owen Moore, Pickford’s first husband. The First is being produced by Julie Pacino and Jennifer DeLia’s Poverty Row Entertainment with DeLia as director. Production on The First starts next year. Music was provided by DJ Ebony Bones and DJ Brendan Canning. Here are some photos from the event.

Niagara Wine Touring

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Tony

If you ever find yourself driving down the Queen Elizabeth Expressway on your way to Niagara Falls, and you have a few hours to spare, it’s not the worst idea to get off at Exit 57, Victoria Avenue, Vineland. Here you will find yourself in the heart of Niagara’s Twenty Valley wine country. This picturesque area offers rustic nature trails to signature wine touring alongside many prestigious inns, enticing bed and breakfasts, and campgrounds that offer fabulous getaways. Plus you get to try a lot of great wine!

Twenty Mile Creek, Jordan Village

Cherry orchards blossoming

Cherry orchards

Cherry blossoms

Stoney Ridge Estate Winery

Me trying to get a fresh taste!

Vineyards

Torchio (winepress)

Great legs!

Kacaba barrels

Kacaba Vineyards cellar

Triple A: Art Auction for Autism

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Tony

For the past few months I have been volunteering my time and services to the Geneva Centre for Autism on the steering committee for The 3rd Annual AUTISTS Gala. It will be a great night filled with food, fun and fundraising to help youth with autism access job training, summer employment and post-secondary pathways. I will be shooting the event and also donating a framed print of my Colosseo photograph to the art auction, which will be offerring worthy collector pieces.

To get your tickets visit www.theautistsgala.com. It is a night not to be missed!

Bob + Paige Salon gets a new home

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Tony

Bob + Paige Salon 239 Danforth Avenue Toronto, Ontario

My good friend Violet and her business parter Frank Calandrino have done it again! Fours years ago, they called me to photograph the interiors of their brand new Bob + Paige Salon on the Danforth. They submitted the photos to Salon Magazine’s Contessa Awards and won first place for Salon Interior Design. The business has now grown so much that they had to expand to a new location. I was called in once again to shoot the new salon and I must say it looks great; there may be another award coming their way!

Year End Post

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Tony

This month I wrapped up the year by shooting some portraits for various clients. These included a couple of gorgeous kids, a great DJ, and a fun family. Some natural lighting on the kids really added a nice look. It can’t always be bikinis and racing!

Looking forward to some exciting projects coming in the new year!