MossWorks Photography

It's that time of year again... Super excited to be hosting another Boudoir (or Dudoir) Mini's Marathon!! This year we're offering a significantly reduced 'mini' marathon and offering up only 6 spots! However, those who book will be getting DOUBLE the amount of final photos I typically offer during this sale (simply because I will have more time to edit them). ... What you need to know: Date: Saturday, November 28th What you get: 40 minute session, up to 3 different 'looks', and 15 final images fully edited by the second week of December (in time to order prints if this is a present). Price: $145 *There is an additional discount available for people who have faced financial stress due to COVID-19 **Studio will be cleaned and disinfected between sessions Message MossWorks to reserve a spot!

A little throwback today to kick off October! This photo was taken for Makeup by Christie Read's annual 30 Days of Halloween! Normally, my October feed if filled with lots of creepy, creative shots from this series... but unfortunately, this year's spooky fun was canceled (for obvious reasons). Anyhoo, I loves me some weird stuff so I'm going to post a few favs throughout the month. Let's all indulge me and pretend they're new! :D ... MUA: Makeup by Christie Read Model: Steph Wood Hair: Allison Whittaker from The Emporium Hair Studio Photo assistant: Nat Kuria

These are hired killers. I met them last year while I was on my way to a safari contract in Zambia. It was day two of the long journey to the camp, I was ill, and the sun was just beginning to set when my driver pulled over. "I hope you don't mind, but these guys need a ride into the park. We've had a problem with poachers lately..."... My driver explained that the mercenaries would be dropped off on the outskirts of the camp. Over the next week they would track (and most likely kill) the poachers. Due to chronic widespread poverty, some locals from remote neighbouring villages turn to poaching in order to provide for their families. In some cases, the mercenaries will apprehend them when caught and they will be taken to jail. However, as my driver explained, once they're released they go right back to poaching; so the mercenaries often take more extreme measures. You might be thinking: Wait... that can't be legal? And you'd be right. The mercenaries (mostly ex-military men) will disappear into the wilderness and return days (sometimes weeks) later, claiming they didn't find anything. But usually the poaching stops. "No one is ever going to find a body out there. And the poachers know this; they know why the mercenaries are there. So the poachers are very dangerous and will sometimes manage to kill one of the mercenaries. But that is rare." Now... I grew up loving animals and there is a very real threat some species face due to poaching. In the past, I've villainized poachers; picturing them as greedy and cruel. However, after spending time in Zambia and witnessing poverty at a whole new level, I felt deep heartbreak for the individuals faced with the impossible task of providing for their loved ones under these circumstances. It wasn't long before we were on the road to the safari camp again; our heavily armed passengers in the back of the pickup truck. I turned around to look out the back window and had to take a picture when I saw the ring the man sitting directly behind me was wearing.

Last week I had the pleasure of photographing my buddy Tony Andrews for samtweedle.com on his 25 years in the body piercing industry! Tony has done everything from dermal anchoring, skin divers, scarification, bead inserts, branding, tongue splitting, ear reshaping... you name it, he's done it! This was my first time working with Sam Tweedle on one of his profile pieces, but it won't be the last! He has some exciting articles on the way. ... Check out Tony's piece here ---> http://samtweedle.com/

I get so busy sometimes chasing the extraordinary moments, that I don't pay attention to the ordinary moments. The moments that if taken away I would miss more than anything.

On the scene at Kawartha Dairy in Bobcaygeon yesterday, to photograph Ontario Premier Doug Ford for kawarthaNOW.com. Bobcaygeon was one of the first communities in Ontario to be devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In April, Kawartha Dairy donated $10,000 to the Bobcaygeon and Area COVID-19 Relief Fund. You can read the full story here: ... https://kawarthanow.com//ontario-premier-doug-ford-pays-/

One year ago today I left for Zambia to work on a contract for Photographers Without Borders. ...but I almost missed my flight. I consider myself a fairly well-traveled person. I’ve packed for big trips before and even though I’ve gotten myself into trouble once or twice, I’m usually at least (moderately) well prepared. However, I had sooo many documents and work-related essentials to bring with me, I forgot what is generally at the top of the list. ... My passport. So there I was at Toronto Pearson approximately 2 hours before the cut off for check-in... without my f***ing passport. What do I do? Phone mom. I tell her where to find my passport and ask her to calmly drive like a bat out of hell to the airport - knowing full well there is little to no chance she can make it there within that 2 hour window. I find the nearest licensed airport restaurant, order a bourbon, and start looking for the next flight to Zambia. My credit card doesn't even have room for another booking, but that's what I do. With less than 10 minutes before the cut off, my mom miraculously makes it to the airport in time, hands off my passport and I squeeze in just under the wire! Everyone else had already gone through security and were boarding the plane; I felt like Macaulay Culkin in Home Alone 2. With a few grumpy looks from the flight attendants, I made it through the gate and feel such a sense of relief and gratitude. This probably should have been a Mother's Day post, but whatever. Shout-out to my mom for handling this like a champ. Did I mention this was at 10:00 at night? <3

What's your favourite way to beat the heat? Last week, this beautiful momma and I went for a kayak and found a cute little bay to splash around in! It was pretty magical until the mosquitoes came out and got us.

It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds... Who at the best knows in the end the triumph of hig...h achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly." ---- In frame: Marsala and the Imports (marsalamusic)

I see your face mask and raise you one plague doctor. Model: Amber Joy Mask: Branded Heron Leatherworks

**Dusts off cobwebs** Sooo... I took a social media hiatus these past few months (and a bit of a photography one for that matter), but I figured it was time to crawl out from my hole and share some new work! I recently did a shoot for Forward's 'Fashion in Lockdown' edition, featuring the incredible work of Dave Ross of Branded Heron Leatherworks and modeled by the beautiful Amber Joy.... This session was tricky, friends!! I didn't have access to my usual dream team (I'm spoiled by talented humans) and working within social distancing parameters takes some getting used to... no high fives or hugs = :( However, this session was still a blast! Amber twisted, moved, and hunched, giving all sorts of eerie vibes. I wanted to capture different elements of what has been happening politically, emotionally and spiritually for many of us - to ensnare the unknown of it all. And.. well... to get out some of the angsty feels I've been having since sh*t went sideways. Not that I ever really need an excuse to produce moody pics. --------- Big shout-out to Forward for featuring this set in their magazine; it is an honour to see my work alongside so many talented photographers'. And also for giving away free digital copies on this special edition, which you can download using the code "FASHLKDWN" here: www.forwardfashiontoronto.com/ --------- Model: Amber Joy Mask: Dave Ross of Branded Heron Leatherworks

Anyone else find themselves coming up with reasons to cancel virtual plans so they don't have to put on pants or makeup?

A little PDA for your Wednesday... the squishy romantic side of me is missing it. Okay, so it's been a dog's age since I last posted. I have been taking conscious steps back from social media and my phone because I find it all a little overwhelming these days. However! ... I have an abundance of photos taken from BC-19 (Before Covid-19) and I should probably start sharing them because LOOK! People in a bar, touching each other!! I bet they didn't even sanitize after. We were such rebels back in those days. --------- In frame: Rosalea Pearl & True Blodge Thanks for letting us borrow your space, Spankys!

Photos taken from our 90s Night on Friday, March 13th! So happy we were able to host this party right before everyone went into isolation - what a night!!! Big thanks to everyone for coming out. Feel free to tag and share photos. <3

90s Night is BACK! Just 2 more days and we’re almost sold out. Get your tickets before they’re gone It’s going to be a wild night!