I’ve walked my dog along this tree-lined street near UBC many times, and always admired the quiet charm of this neighbourhood. This 1928 character home has been carefully updated to preserve its original country charm. It has a unique main foyer that opens up to a wraparound mezzanine on the second floor. Bookshelves and windows line the walls, and the huge yard has been professionally landscaped. Monique Badun can fill you in on the rest.

I put a lot of miles on my car this week, traveling from UBC to Horseshoe Bay, to Coquitlam, to southern Richmond and everything in between. After a quiet January, my phone is now ringing off the hook with realtors and homeowners wanted to get their places photographed.
This Steveston condo was particularly memorable, as it had been impeccably staged, which always makes the photography process much easier and enjoyable. The unit’s balcony also faced a nice garden and lagoon, perfect tranquility for some early morning yoga, if you’re into that kind of thing. Contact Bill de Mooy for all the listing information.

It’s always an adventure shooting properties in West Vancouver. Every neighbourhood, every house is unique. The entire city is perched on a hillside, offering incredible views of Vancouver and beyond from just about every window. And the homes tucked away along the winding waterfront roads are nothing short of spectacular.
One of the more interesting neighbourhoods is called the Parthenon, named after an old estate that had structures built to resemble Greek ruins. Some of the foundations and columns are still there, enjoyed by the dozen or so houses that now occupy the property. The waterfront itself is shared among the homeowners, so each can lay claim to beach access. The land is surrounded on three sides by the ocean, and includes a barbecue area, concrete wharf, beach, trails, and an unobstructed view of Burrard Inlet. Oh yes, and the house is pretty nice too. John Jennings can fill you in on the details.

This beautiful townhouse would look right at home in Kits or Kerrisdale, even though it’s a block from the shops on Main Street. It features Brazilian cherrywood floors that have to be seen in person to be appreciated. 14 foot ceilings and windows on all sides give it lots of light and space. There’s an open house coming up — see Jacob Krause for details.

When you’re shooting a home with a 270 degree south facing view on a bright sunny day, it’s usually best to wait until dusk to break out your camera gear. I didn’t have that luxury the other day, so all I could do was fire up all of my flashes on full power and cross my fingers. The human eye can compensate for the difference in brightness between inside and outside, but cameras are not that sophisticated. At least, not yet. So I have to rely on either a lot of interior lighting, or Photoshop, or both. The extra effort pays off though, since the final result looks a lot it would look in real life. For more information on this Homer Street listing, see Amalia Liapis.

Here’s your chance to live right in the heart of Vancouver. It doesn’t get any more central than L’Hermitage at Robson and Richards, and this spotless one bedroom and den gives you a front row seat. Plus, you can enjoy all the amenities of a concierge-staffed luxury hotel. No need for a car when you live here, or a TV for that matter. Just park yourself by a window and watch the world go by. Talk to Mike Stewart to get the full story.

I shot this nice home in North Vancouver’s Edgemont neighbourhood for realtor Clive Benjafield the other day. After seeing the photos, he asked me to come back and do an evening shoot of the exterior. I think he made the right call. Even with an overcast, rainy sky, a twilight shoot can make a house look pretty spectacular. Here are the daytime and evening shots of the house. Check out Clive’s website for the rest of the photos.

A few months ago I spent a couple of enjoyable days shooting St. Geneve’s line of luxury bedding products. They recently asked me back to shoot a whole batch of new fabrics, as well as some of their nightwear designs. This time I asked Leo Cai of Lionlight Photography to give me a hand, and between the two of us, and the hard working St. Geneve team, we set up and shot dozens of bedding and sleepwear products over two long days. We tried hard to add variety to the look of each setup, so they didn’t appear as if they were shot on an assembly line. Here are a few samples from the shoot:

Here’s your chance to grab one of the finest properties in Deep cove. 7000 square feet on over half an acre of waterfront. Panoramic views from the floor to ceiling windows, oasis pool, and private beach. Dan Jarvis can help you figure out how to pay for it.

Just completed another series of interior photos for Kitchen Art Design: four houses in two days. I really enjoy these sessions, since I can spend a lot more time setting up the lighting and composition for each image. Some of the more challenging setups can take up to an hour, such as a lot of dark-grained wood against light coloured walls or bright windows. And on top of the setup and shooting time, there are hours of editing to be done. Some of the images are a blend of dozens of individual frames. Once again, the work done by KAD is just amazing.