I
never knew how enjoyable photography could be until I started my
home staging company.
Admittedly I am not the best photographer but I do have an eye for
detail, and "shooting" interiors for the last 3 years has
helped me learn some camera skills.
During a recent
business trip to Toronto
I became enamored with the abundance
of historical buildings juxtaposed against the soaring,
modern skyline. Talk about curb appeal! I didn't have much time away
from work however I did manage to take more than 300 architectural photos
(mostly drive by).
These are some of my
favorites. I hope you enjoy them. My apologies if they require an extra
minute to load but I think it will be worth the wait!
Jackson West is the lead designer for Reveal
Estate Home Staging in Vancouver, BC. When he is not busy
staging properties, teaching or filming he can be found out and about
with his trusty Kodak in hand.
Jackson ~ Apparently you have quite the eye that goes beyond staging! These pictures are all great and I can see why you were taken with this architecture.
Cindy, Thanks for stopping by and having a look. Your kind words are appreciated.
Norma, Photography is something I have really gotten in to although I can't shoot people worth a darn! Vancouver is awesome, I just wish we had more of a heritage district here.
Kathy, I was truly amazed with the incredible detail of many of the churches and historic buildings. I was fortunate that it was sunny during my visit in order to capture some good light and shadows.
Melissa, I worked very long days in Toronto but I met some great people and thoroughly enjoyed the city. I absolutely love staging but part of me is very tempted to trade my inventory for some top of the line camera equipment and a plane ticket to Europe!
Hi Jackson - You obviously have a real talent for photography too. These photos are absolutely stunning. My favorites are 1, 4 and 11. I'm re-blogging it simply because I love the images.
Andrew, You are an amazing photographer and I appreciate your feedback. Still learning as I go here.
Sandi, I am blushing. Thanks so much for pointing out your favorites and for hooking up my first re-blog! I got an email from somebody wanting to buy a print of #11 this morning. Believe it or not that photo was taken just before sun down with a longtime exposure setting.
Jackson.... WOW..doesn't cover what you have here. Your talent is a special gift! I recently was in Europe and took some architectural pictures as well, that to me were breathtaking! They certainly in no way compare to the beauty that your eye captured in Toronto. Thank you for sharing the beauty.
Jackson, you are the man! What lovely images! And I love what you've done with your profile picture too - the tie is brilliant! Can you teach me, you taught me so well on nvu... you are my guru... I have this black and white I use as my profile picture... wonder what I could color??? my earrings? my shirt? my hair? probably not... oh well, well yours looks great!
Now I have to go to Toronto...(I just returned from Vancouver, but I see you an Sharon had left town while I was there! =o) GREAT shots...depth and color, mystery and beauty...
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Jackson- I think you are a great photographer. Amazing pictures!