Farm Life Magazine

Here are a few images from a recent photo shoot for a “Back to Roots” story in Farm Life Magazine -- Stories of families returning to a rural lifestyle after a working lifetime in urban space.

Foggy Night

Along the banks of the Shuswap River, the town of Enderby sits in the evening fog.

Favourite Image of 2009

The choice wasn’t easy for me but it ended up being boiled down to an experience. This past summer I spent an evening with a herd of free ranging bison on the prairies. Those moments will forever be etched in my memory. Rutting, noisy bulls, cautious cows – dusty – beautiful.

Grasslands National Park – Saskatchewan. If you get the chance, go.

Note to our Canadian Government.

A position on climate change policy does not have to be a choice between jobs OR the environment, that just is not the case. Our environment minister talks about protecting jobs, deflecting the real answers that he should be offering and feeding these divisive politics that are hurtful within Canada and outwardly for our image as Canadians. Please take a lead on these issues instead of dragging us down.

New Life

Without a doubt forest fires can have devastating consequences for people. In this past fire season, in the Okanagan, we witnessed this again. (See West Kelowna Forest Fire post by clicking here) People seem to be able to bounce back and surely, the forest does as well. New life is already springing from under the burn.

Okanagan Life – Cover Shot

The Okanagan Life “Best Restaurants” issue is now out on newsstands. I had the privilege of working with a number of genuinely nice people on this assignment, a pleasure to meet all of you.

Here is a link to Okanagan Life page where they have the Editor’s Choices Awards.

Small girls - Big hearts

Meet Jenna and Kiera. They have been pledging all birthday money to spinal cord research. I remember a birthday at their age being something wonderfully big and exciting. To give a big piece of that away...well, it’s inspiring. Their inspirational story is being told in an upcoming magazine published by the University of Calgary and I was fortunate enough to be the one they chose for the photography. It has been a pleasure to meet and work with you Robert, Lisa and especially you Kiera and you Jenna.

Okanagan Life Magazine – Jan/Feb 2009

The January/February issue of Okanagan Life Magazine is now available. I was privileged to be involved in three stories for this issue. First, I met with some of the wonderful Kelowna hospice volunteers, providing the images for “Death is a Beautiful Life” – a touching piece written by Ross Freake.


Freestone Spirit Photography also provided images for “Green with Inspiration”, a story of vision, commitment and love of a wonderful Okanagan couple, Colleen and Darrell Bachman. (Kickspike Website)


Thirdly, we began what I hope to be a regular column called “One Day”. One day, one place, one experience – all in the spirit of sharing.


Thank you everyone!

Okanagan Life – Under the Camo

Now out, the November/December issue of Okanagan Life! Freestone Spirit provided images for one of the feature stories “Call of Duty”

Okanagan Life Magazine - October Issue

Now on newsstands!

"(Back) Stage Craft"

I want to give a big thank you to all of you involved with Viva Musica. Your openness and ENERGY is greatly appreciated.







"Melody Makers"

Rosemary, Tim, John, Sarah, Sheila - beautiful musicians, beautiful people.

September Issue - Okanagan Life

Now on newsstands – the September Issue of Okanagan Life Magazine. Here is a sampling of the work done by Freestone Spirit in this current issue (including cover shot above). Thank you so much to John Zeger, Karen Abramsen, Marlon Bartram and Sharron Simpson. A pleasure to meet and work with each of you – thank you.