Travel: Mount Fuji, Japan

Buses take you to Mount Fuji’s 5th Station where you’ll start the climb.

Our tour included lunch just before the hike and dinner at 8th Station

Our tour went up the Yoshida Trail

Arrived at 8th Station, where dinner was prepared for us and everyone had cots to take a short nap before waking up for sunrise. It was raining so we were quite happy to finally arrive.

The dining area

Some people woke up around 2am to hike up another 1-1.5 hour to the very top (summit) to catch the sunrise while many stayed at 8th Station.

Climbers could get their rods stamped as a souvenir.

The descent is a challenge on its own as it’s steep and slippery. One tip we got was to walk in a zigzag pattern as if you were skiing or snowboarding down.

Product Photography: Creative Bag Co.

Client

Creative Bag is a one-stop shop for packaging. They carry all kinds of packaging and decor ranging from gift boxes to baking supplies to ribbons.

Project

The team at Creative Bag needed product and lifestyle photography that was simple for their e-commerce website. The focus was on the products and how people could use them.

Results

Lifestyle: Esther + Roy

Roy and Esther celebrated their third wedding anniversary and it's an extra special one because it's the first one after welcoming the newest member of their family. While their little one was spending time with grandparents, they snuck away for the afternoon to mark the occasion with celebratory mimosas and a lifestyle photo session. 

As they navigate through parenthood for the first time, Esther shares 3 Tips to a Healthy Relationship After Having a Baby which can be a challenge, but hopefully her insight will help others as they go through a similar experience.

Happy anniversary, friends!

Business Branding: Gotamago

I had the pleasure of photographing Toronto-based illustrator Lichia's work and studio, Gotamago. The first time I saw Lichia's dim sum-themed calendar, I loved it and picked one up for myself and ever since then, I've followed her work. 

We first collaborated together on a shoot when she was a model for a baby shower photoshoot, which was featured on the cover of Mingle Magazine, a publication of creative ideas for special occasions.

If you're in the East York neighbourhood, be sure to stop by the Gotamago shop and studio and say hi to the team.

The Gotamago studio

Business Branding: Quinsco

Quinsco, pronounced 'queens-co', is a Toronto-based accessories company. The founder and designer, Rachelle, creates each piece by hand and draws inspiration from her own style: simple and refined. Her collections can be worn for all types of occasions, as individual pieces or stacked together. 

See the full collection at her online shop.