Hey guys! So today I wanted to share a set of photos that I took almost a year and a half ago, but have recently made their way into my editing queue. My long-time friend (we are talking friends since birth here), Maria, is a fitness model, and approached me about doing a shoot. Before I show you the images, I just want to say how inspiring Maria is. She has worked SO hard. She had a goal, and she went for it. And I am so proud of her. She is strong, amazing, and beautiful inside, and out!

She wanted to shoot a few different looks, but I didn't share all of them. But anyways - a million years later, here they are. I'm pretty happy with them. I am enjoying the versatility of digital imaging right now. I think it's great that I can change my images from colour to black and white with just a couple of clicks, and create an incredibly different mood. I don't know why I resisted for so long. I'm just a film snob I guess.

Want Maria to kick your butt into shape? She currently offers personal training, and boot camp classes in Oakville, ON. She doesn't have a website just yet, but if you're interested let me know and I will pass along her email, and she can give you all the deets!

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So guys, I was doing yoga on Thursday night and I injured myself pretty bad. I had an old injury flare up (a ligament I tore a few years back is giving me some trouble), and I've been out of commission since Friday. Then to top it all off, my pup bit me last night (it was an accident), on the same foot. So - needless to say, I decided to take today off, because I'm in pain and can't really move around.

What am I doing with my day off? Well right now, I'm enjoying a documentary on the Eames' on Netflix, called, Eames: The Architect and the Painter. It's been in my queue for a couple of weeks now, and I'm excited to finally have the chance to watch it. It's really interesting, and I am enjoying it. James Franco does the narration too - which is kind of cool. I figured that if it's at least a documentary about design, then I am sort of working, right? :P It's research, I swear! I think that it's pretty amazing to see how Charles and Ray Eames worked together to create so many beautiful things, and a lifestyle for a generation. I really like watching artist documentaries, I always feel inspired afterwards. And I could use some inspiration after a pretty dull few days..

So while I take my unexpected day off (and maybe edit some more photos), maybe you should check out the documentary too! Take a cue from Charles Eames, and "take your pleasure seriously." Watch Eames: The Architect and the Painter on Netflix, or stream it from the PBS website!

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