Autumn in all its guises
Autumn, for many, can evoke a poetic melancholy. The possibilities of summer have passed, and the cold of winter is on the horizon.
Just take a time out | personal
Sometimes, you just need to take a time out. Relax. Turn off the responsibilities of life. Enjoy yourself. Take a breather. Recharge. What do you do to take a time out?
AGO | The Passion of Kathleen Munn
Yesterday I visited the AGO’s exhibit “The Passion of Kathleen Munn”. What I found breathtaking was her process. The “Passion” refers to her drawings of the death and resurrection of Christ – all 1000 of them! She sketched on transparent paper on top of a lightbox which her brother custom-built to her specifications. She layered these sheets of paper on top of one another as she de-constructed and re-constructed the human body from various angles. The drawings are fascinating to see.
Bob, the guest that wouldn’t leave
During my engagement photo-session early this morning, I met Bob. He hung out the entire shoot. Perhaps he was hoping we had breakfast for him. Maybe he was wondering what we were up to at seven in the morning on a Saturday.
Abstract Expressionist New York | Art Gallery of Ontario | Philip Guston
It was pouring rain and foggy this morning when I drove to the Art Gallery of Ontario to view the Abstract Expressionist New York exhibit.
Featured were paintings from the Museum of Modern Art: Arshile Gorky, Willem de Kooning, Franz Kline, Joan Mitchell, Jackson Pollack, Mark Rothko and Barnett Newman.
Silent Auction | Benefit Concert | win a poster-size fine-art print
If you’re in Toronto this Thursday evening and would like to be entertained, you’re invited to the Naval Club’s Silent Auction and Benefit Concert in support of the Beach’s Glen Davis Ravine.
I’ve donated a signed and dated poster-size print of “Willow Avenue” to the Silent Auction. I personally output the print this morning. It’s current value is $500.00 which will increase the longer you own it.
How to Stop a Sneeze | need-to-know info for those with fractured ribs
Ten days ago I fractured three ribs in a cycling accident. I’m an avid cyclist, have cycled most of my life and never had broken a bone prior. The pain was something else. I almost passed out by the time the ambulance arrived. Thankfully some friends were with me and passers-by offered help, too.
Top 5 Things to Live By
Two corporate shoots have had me thinking. One was for a mediation lawyer and the other family-run funeral directors.
Father’s Day Special: Save $25
Save $25 on Fine-Art Print Orders over $100.
Choose from your own galleries or our huge selection of images in the Image Archive. We can deliver your custom, fine-art print matted and framed, ready to display as wall art in your home, office or cottage.
Enter code MYDAD-11 during checkout. Happy Father’s Day from Dean [...]
Serenity
Ahhh, imagine yourself sitting by the beach, overlooking the sandy shore, the setting sun breaking through the puffy – white clouds in the blue sky.
I like how the wind blows through the bare trees
It’s such a busy time for me. I’m working through a to-do list that seems to relate to how spring is struggling to arrive. The change of season is almost here, but no; it takes a couple steps backward to return for a step forward. You can see and hear the ever-nearing change, especially in [...]
Tonight is the Toronto Book Launch with Photosensitive
John Wiley and Sons is publishing the book “Cancer Connections”, which documents the effects of cancer on the lives of Canadians across the country. One of my images “Angelic” has been traveling across Canada as part of the traveling exhibition for the past couple of years. The book will have 1000 images from the exhibit.
At [...]
Japan Disaster Appeal: You Can Help
The recent 8.9-magnitude earthquake off the east coast of Japan triggered a 23-foot tsunami that battered Japan’s coast and has left Japan in a state of emergency. Combined with unstable nuclear reactors, Japan and its people are suffering.
When I saw the images of the devastation, it reminded me of an image I captured while walking [...]
Let’s be real.
My wedding and family bio, I felt, needed a re-write. Not a biz-sounding bio which I need for my business clients, but one that reflects my sometimes quirky and always passionate self. So I re-wrote it this morning:
“Hello. My name is Dean Oros. I’m a photographer.
I love a good story. Especially stories of love and [...]
Touching people in ways we may not expect
Valentine’s Day Weekend. For some it’s an excuse to do something a little extra-special for that special person or people we care about. Some couples will become engaged this weekend. Some people may receive a Valentine from a secret admirer, or a friend they haven’t heard from in a long time. Maybe they’ll receive an [...]
Playing Music for World Change: Stand By Me
This post has nothing to do with my work or still photography, but this is such a beautiful song and video. The motivation behind it and its feel-good message of peace, makes it worth sharing. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
From the award-winning documentary, “Playing For Change: Peace Through Music”. Featured [...]
Catching Up with CAPIC
Caught up with some fellow photographers at last night’s CAPIC event. There’s some very cool commercial work out there blending stills, illustration and motion. I’ve been a member for a few years now, and would like to do more work with CAPIC. I’ve been so busy it’s difficult, but I may bring on another assistant [...]
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage
The very first rock concert I attended as a teenager was Rush. Who? No, not The Who. Rush.
Rush is said to be the 3rd most influential band in rock, behind The Rolling Stones and The Beatles.
They’re Canadian. They attended the same high-schools I did. They lived in my neighbourhood. And they blew my ears out [...]
Recent. Random. Funny. Moments.
Yours truly, caught in random, funny situations in front of the camera.
Laying on my back surrounded by a bride and bridesmaids, lining up my next shot:
The final result:
Working to interest a group of groomsmen about the next shot. Maybe I’m wrong, but they don’t look very interested!:
The final result:
My reaction to being caught in front [...]
We've a winner!
Congrats go out to Nicole LaDonne of Michigan, USA. She’s the winner of a fine-art print from our little Brides Ballet contest. Thanks to all who told us which version they preferred!
The Brides’ Ballet: Tell Us Which You Prefer and Win a Fine-Art Print!
Which do you prefer? The colour or black & white treatment of The Brides’ Ballet? I personally can’t decide. I love them both. This image was created just a few weeks ago in the heart of downtown Toronto, Canada.
We’re having a contest. Tell me which version you like best and why, by posting a comment [...]
