Life of Reilly

Women’s Aerial at Cyprus Mountain, Vancouver, BC 2010

How’s that for a fortune cookie? Now all you need to do is find a photographer. Book before February 28th and receive a complimentary engagement session. (valued at $350) Congratulations again on your engagement. 2010 is your year!!!

Book your 2010 wedding before February 28th and receive a complimentary engagement session.

Ok, so while Bri is at work I am taking over WordPress and going to surprise my Valentine with my 1st entry. Pretty soon Jessy and I are going to take over the blogging so Brian can take a breather and so we can get creative! First off, I really should start by introducing myself. My name is Janey and I am the talented photographers wife and assistant. My hubbies images take my breath away–anything from his travel pics that hang throughout our house, to a simple quick snap of our “super-pooch” Jessy having a dip in Okanagan Lake. So in keeping with the topic of images that move me, the image I have posted here is one that I took when we were in Cabo and Bri was shooting a wedding and all the festivities leading up to it. This is my hubby in his glory- camera in hand, his feet snuggly in beat up flip flops, a linen shirt covering him from the harsh sun, a beer secured by his ankles and sunshine! This image makes me smile because it is Brian 100% in his zone doing what he loves to do (and is so good at!) and entirely in the moment. Plus, he looks damn sexy holding a camera! I had to share…. Until next time. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Never even considered that it would be anything but tropical in Cuba in December. Not the case unfortunately. My smokin bride bundled up on the beaches of Varadero, Cuba

Bundled up on the beach

A dear friend of mine Chang-Soo Choi, a South Korean travel photographer just send me a copy of his 5th edition travel journal. Seeing as we shared in many of the adventures in his book and I even took 3 of the pictures (of him) I was inspired to go back and have a second look at my Ethiopia files. Found a few gems and more importantly, enjoyed take a trip back to a beautiful country …. even if it was only in mind.

Love is in the air. Excited about Neena & Paul’s upcoming nuptials at the Sutton Place Hotel in Vancouver

Reminded of some amazing adventures every time I sit down to edit my pics for a Lonely Planet submission. I promise to start to share some of those stories once Janey and I get a handle on this whole blogging thing.

What is the definition of a hero? The answer to that question has changed for me personally as I’ve gotten older and I’ve come to appreciate the unlimited challenges of life and the ever changing forms of inspiration found within it. From as long as I can remember my dad had a hero. A hero that inspired him, a hero that took on a nation, a hero that continues to be celebrated by people around the world… Muhammad Ali hasn’t thrown a punch in more than two decades.. yet I challenge you to find anyone that has crossed “The greatest of all time” off their list of heros. I know for sure that my father hasn’t. Happy birthday fellow Capricorn.

I know I’m not alone in my concern for the people of Haiti. I’ve always been encouraged by humanity in times of crisis (it’s the day to day the troubles me) but as a travel photographer who has spent years in troubled nations, I feel a emotional connection to the people effected by this disaster. I’m not in a position to pick up and join the relief effort on the trouble island… that’s not to say I can’t help, that we can’t help.