Author Archives: sz

To shave or not to shave: why guys are lucky.

Posted on November 20, 2011 by sz

I admit it: I’m secretly envious of how easy it is for a guy to change his look by simply growing or shaving off a beard or moustache. Sure women can change up their looks with hairstyles and makeup but it … Continue reading →

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Small Business Promotions

Posted on June 20, 2011 by sz

Yes, it’s been a while since my last post, but that doesn’t mean that things haven’t been busy around here. I’ll try and put in a few updates on what has been happening over the next few weeks. One piece … Continue reading →

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cutie factor

Posted on November 20, 2010 by sz

I used to teach ESL in Japanese elementary schools and got quite a kick out of the energy and enthusiasm of the itty bitty kiddie crowd. Essentially my role was to incite a riot in English, the louder the better–as … Continue reading →

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back to work….

Posted on October 13, 2010 by sz

No time to pontificate as I struggle to catch up after the Thanksgiving long weekend, but a quick thanks to Leifer for dropping by our Vancouver studio for his first set of professional headshots. With a face like this he’s … Continue reading →

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Kids headshots special

Posted on October 2, 2010 by sz

Until December 31st I am offering a headshot’s special for kids aged 17 and under at our Vancouver studio. For $100 you get a 30 minute shoot, an online proofing gallery, and 2 quality retouched 8 x 10 copy negative … Continue reading →

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What do they teach in film school anyway?

Posted on September 27, 2010 by sz

If you google ‘film schools in Vancouver’ you will come up with at least a dozen different schools mixed in with pages and pages of reviews and critiques of them. One of the more popular schools that people love to … Continue reading →

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Meet my Mum

Posted on August 30, 2010 by sz

I had the opportunity to go back to my hometown of Victoria recently to celebrate my mum’s 82nd birthday. Buying presents for her is always a challenge, she’s a no frills kind of person and has everything she needs. Usually … Continue reading →

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Working the Indie Scene: Kirby Rae

Posted on August 28, 2010 by sz

Kirby Rae sits in a window seat at Our Town, a trendy little SoMa cafe in Vancouver, and smiles out the window. She’s already described her illustrious beginnings in the entertainment world as a cruise ship dancer working out of … Continue reading →

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Living the Actor’s Lifestyle: Ashley Perreault

Posted on August 22, 2010 by sz

Like many young actors Ashley has come to Vancouver with a dream to break into the Film and TV scene. She readily admits that it hasn’t always been easy. “If you’re not from a wealthy background or if you are … Continue reading →

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Who should choose the shots?

Posted on August 15, 2010 by sz

Here’s an interesting story. Kristen Smith and her Mom come in from the Sunshine Coast for a headshot session here in Vancouver, and we are sitting around going through her wardrobe and discussing what kind of looks we should go … Continue reading →

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