One of the most common questions I get asked on Instagram is how I edit my photos. And while there is no short answer—the truth is that although I have a general formula, each photo requires different tweaks depending on factors like lighting—I do start every edit with a preset designed for processing photos on […]
Lemme tell you, it is not easy to keep up with my business partner Caroline Lee. Not only is she a full-time professional lifestyle photographer and co-founder with me of Light Lab, she also has a bout a zillion side hustles. Her latest, a print shop featuring some of her most striking travel, fashion, and […]
I’ve always felt a little weird about hanging pictures of myself around the house. Even when I was a kid, my mom was more likely to hang sepia-toned photos of ancestors than current images of our family. Objectively speaking, I think it’s fantastic when people surround themselves with photographic reminders of their most special moments. But […]
Those closest to me know that the fastest way to cheer me up when I’m glum is to show me anything to do with animals. A koala gif or a squirrel meme are an instant antidepressant, and if there’s a news story about a rescued bear cub then I’m on a high for a week. Because […]
There’s nothing like travel to kickstart new periods of personal expansion. And if a trip includes a structured educational component, something as simple as an audio tour or as immersive as a hands-on class, then the opportunity for growth is exponential! The two trips I’ve taken to Italy with Annette Joseph for her styling and photography workshops […]
The older I get, the harder I find hunting for gifts. Most of my peer group has reached the point where if they truly want something, they find a way to get it for themselves. Plus we’re all so influenced by the same trends and shopping resources that finding a truly unique present represents a […]
Nothing completes a space as effectively as artwork. Yet the world of art is so mysterious and impenetrable that it often seems easiest just to hang a framed poster from IKEA and call it a day (guilty as charged)! That said, the time and consideration it takes to curate a thoughtful selection of paintings and photography is […]
Happy Monday! Let’s start it on a fresh note, shall we? These images from the stunning portfolio of photographer Wing Ta, aka Canary Grey, are just what the doctor ordered to set the tone for a bright and focused week ahead. I find I’m much more effective when I set a conscious intention for productivity, […]
The word exquisite is one that I reserve for special instances. Well, the work of Nazar Melconian of Naz Films is very special indeed, and it’s wholly deserving of the designation. I’ve known Naz for a few years (we’re both Toronto kids!), and I admire his work via Instagram on the daily. His main gig […]
The relationships we have with our pets are so simple, precious, and pure. With animals there’s nothing to prove. We can be fully ourselves with the knowledge that they’ll accept us exactly as we are. All they ask in return is the same infinite measure of unconditional love. What’s more, with their silly doggie grins and […]