Top of the Rock

Post-sunset overlooking lower Manhattan. Manhattan, NY

Connection

Early morning walks along the East River. Manhattan, NY

Elevate

Most people look down in this location, but looking up is just as cool! Vatican City, IT

Blue Giant

Brooklyn, NY

Opposing Balconies

Details of the balconies squaring off against each other on the Marilyn Monroe Towers in Mississauga. Toronto, ON

Early Morning Stroll

Up before sunrise to experience a quiet and calm Central Park. Manhattan, NY

Gapstow Bridge

A small stone arch bridge tucked in the middle of Central Park. Manhattan, NY

A View of Lower Manhattan

A tricky pano with the camera poking through a hole in the chain-link fence and clamped to a railing that was constantly vibrating due to the subway trains passing over the Manhattan Bridge. Brooklyn, NY

The RCAF Memorial Hall

Shapes and skylights in the RCAF museum in Ottawa. Ottawa, ON

Timekeeper

It's always 6:14 somewhere... Manhattan, NY

From a Wooden Bridge in Venice

A calm evening looking out over the canals of Venice from Ponte dell-Accademia. Venice, IT

Overlooking Firenze

Taken on a quiet evening from the top of Piazzale Michelangelo with views of Piazza del Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio and Ponte Vecchio to the West, just as the sun tucks itself behind the hills surrounding Florence. Florence, IT

The Mall

Wet and empty. An early morning stroll through Central Park. Manhattan, NY

Radio City Music Hall

Early mornings with some of the Christmas decorations out front of the Music Hall. Manhattan, NY

A New York City Christmas

On a cold December morning, I trekked out to Rockefeller Plaza to photograph the iconic annual Christmas tree. The early start meant I almost had the whole place to myself, but regardless, was able to carve out a few compositions void of the usual crowds that fill this space once the sun is up. Manhattan, NY

Notre-Dame Basilica

I wanted to photograph this church simply for the amazing blue ceilings, but ended up being equally impressed by all the intricate details located throughout the architecture of this building! Ottawa, ON

The Flatiron

The amazing architecture and intricate detail of this iconic building in Manhattan. Manhattan, NY

Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass

After photographing the piers at Brooklyn Bridge Park, we scooted over to Washington Street to catch a glimpse of one of the towers of the Manhattan Bridge in the DUMBO area of the borough. A clear night provided a perfect opportunity to stand in oncoming traffic and try a few long exposures to capture the tower (as well as the Empire State Building framed underneath the bridge deck). Brooklyn, NY

The Empire State Building

Got to take in this iconic skyscraper from the roof of our hotel during our baby moon last fall! Manhattan, NY

Piazza Bra

On the recommendation of a friend, we added a quick stop in Verona during out 2016 trip to Italy. Not sure of what to expect, it quickly became one of our favourite cities on the trip; immediately regretting our decision to spend only one night. Here sits the town centre of Piazza Bra, where the cobblestone streets wrap around the Arena di Verona just before sunrise. A stark contrast from the bustling and music filled scene we experienced at dinner here the night before. Verona, IT

72nd Street Station

We arrived at this station just before sunset, and quickly took a seat and set up the tripod. We had a nice older gentleman playing saxophone for most of the shoot, which added to the calm ambience as the sun went down, and the lights of city began to emerge. New York City, NY

Colosseum

I usually espouse the benefits of sunrise shots to get empty scenes void of tourists, but there are times when your shooting schedule is so busy that a sunset/blue hour is the only time you have to shoot such an amazing piece of architecture. I won't try and make you believe that I was given exclusive access to shoot the scene empty, or that I "got lucky" with no tourists in the shot. This image took about 2hrs of on-site shooting, and about 5hrs of editing to get the final shot before you...tourist-free. Sometimes you work with what you're given, and I can't wait to return to this city to explore and capture more of its beauty! Rome, IT

The Lower Passage

The Bethesda Terrace Arcade is a tunnel within Central Park which takes you from The Mall to the fountain at Bethesda Terrace. While venturing into the middle of the park alone at 5am may not have been the best idea, it was an incredible experience to move freely and photograph this location without worrying about crowds moving through the scene. Central Park, NY

Illuminated Coffers

A quick overnight trip to Montreal resulted in lots of subway hopping late into the night, shooting a number of stations along the Green and Orange-lines. One of the planned stops was the Orange’s Jarry Station, noted for its diamond-shaped caissons atop the transept linking the two platforms. It was also a chance to use my new Really Right Travel gear (the TFA-01 table tripod, Multi Clamp, and BH-25 ballhead) to shoot multiple long exposures while obeying the STM’s “no tripod” rule. Montreal, QC

Roman Angels

Our first night in Rome led us to Castel Sant'Angelo and it's bridge next to the Tiber River. Translated to english, "Castle of the Holy Angel" and also known as the "Mausoleum of Hadrian", this fortification was built between 123-139 AD, and served numerous other roles throughout its existence including a military fortress, papal fortress, a residence, and a prison. Rome, IT

After the Encore

The stage is empty, the crowds have filed out, the piano is closed up and covered, and a deafening silence overcomes the hollow space. Kingston, ON

The Modern Bramante Staircase

The Momo staircase at the exit of the Vatican Museums is the modern equivalent of Bramante's original staircase from 1505. Built in 1932, architect Giuseppe Momo drew on the original double-helix design of a ramped staircase to allow livestock (or tourists) to move both up and down without ever intersecting. While the original staircase is off-limits to regular visitors, this staircase was definitely a suitable consolation prize! State of Vatican City

The Avalon

Classic cars and Neon highlight the style of Ocean Dr South Beach, FL

Foro Romano

On our last morning in Rome, we both got up early to check out the Roman Forum. Expecting at least a few other photographers out there, we were surprised to arrive and realize we were the only ones silly enough to venture out that early! Nevertheless, we were greeted by the last few moments of illumination on the remaining architecture, as the sun began to rise behind the clouds. Rome was truly an incredible city, and we hope to return to continue exploring the rich history and photo opportunities it presents. Rome, IT

The American Room

Tucked inside the library of Osgoode Hall lies The American Room. Designed by Burke and Horwood, it was completed in 1895 and features two levels joined by a narrow but amazing spiral staircase. A hidden gem in an amazing city. Toronto, ON

Bridge of Sighs

The white limestone Bridge of Sighs passes over the Rio di Palazzo and connects the Prigioni Nuove (New Prison) to Doge's Palace just outside Piazza San Marco. The small windows provided the prisoners with the last view of Venice before their imprisonment, and the bridge was said to be named after the sighs made as they caught that last glimpse of the outside world. Venice, IT

Last Stop

No creative photoshop or people removal in this one. This was simply taking the subway to the end of the line and having the whole train to myself. In a few short moments, the doors will open, the people will flood back in, and the process will start all over again. Toronto, ON

Haunted Pathway

Rochleau Court is said to be haunted by the ghost of Theresa Beam who was pregnant when she was murdered by her lover John Napier. It is believed that she was buried beneath the walkway, and haunts the path asking visitors to help find her bones. For better or worse, I did not have the pleasure of running into Theresa, but was instead greeted with this pre-dawn shot leading off King St. Kingston, ON

Limestone Passage

Having lived in Kingston on numerous occasions throughout my life, I have always had trouble finding unique locations to shoot this historical city. I have travelled through this particular area many times as a student venturing bar to bar, yet failed to recognize how special it was. An early morning walk downtown led me back to this location where the lights illuminating the pathway cast their warm glow across the tight limestone corridor. A unique tripod setup and a few shots later, I was back out exploring the Kingston waterfront, which proved much less successful than this first shot. Kingston, ON

Piazza della Republica

Two parents watching over their child as they ride the carousel in the heart of Firenze. Florence, IT

Fulton Street Vertigo

Museum Station

Two days spent touring the TTC underground system in Toronto back in February. Too cold outside to shoot, but just warm enough down here (with a slight breeze every now and then). Toronto, ON

The Baroque Stair

Frank Gehry’s iconic staircase extends 138 steps over Walker Court and up to the fifth floor within the Art Gallery of Ontario. The Douglas Fir-clad staircase was named after Allan Slaight and Emmanuelle Gattuso in honour of their extraordinary gift that made the re-design of the gallery possible. Toronto, ON

Perth Shoe Factory

Amazing architecture in the old Perth Shoe Factory. Perth, ON

Ponte Umberto

Linking the Palace of Justice with the areas around Piazza Navona, Ponte Umberto provides an amazing view of Ponte Sant'Angelo, the Tiber River, and St. Peter's Basilica. Rome, IT

The Oculus

The World Trade Centre Transit Hub (aka "The Oculus") connects numerous routes and sits right next to the rebuilt WTC plaza. The interlocking ribs of the building create some amazing compositions highlighting the many architectural features of this building.

Downsview Station

End of the road for these two trains just before they re-load and head back down the line. Toronto, ON

Brooklyn Commute

Early mornings on the Brooklyn Bridge watching the hordes migrate out of Manhattan towards Brooklyn. Manhattan, NY

Notre-Dame-des-Victoires

A small church tucked into a quiet courtyard in Old Quebec City as we await the coming of Christmas. Quebec City, QC

Don Mills Station

Here is a shot taken on the Toronto Subway from a quick two-day trip to the city back in February. The nice warm weather outside meant I was driven underground and inside to photograph the architecture and avoid the harsh light and shadows in the scene. A few days of subway hopping and checking out some important landmarks proved to be a great success and I look forward to returning soon! Toronto, ON

Piazzale degli Uffizi

The Uffizi art gallery courtyard just before sunrise. The gallery holds collections from several famous artists including Botticelli, da Vinci, Rembrandt, Raphael, and Michelangelo. Early mornings are a little tough on the body, but having places like this void of any tourists or people totally make it worth it! Firenze, IT