Kettleman’s Bagels is an Ottawa institution. Not only is it the only 24-7-365 eatery in town, their bagels are, arguably, the best in the world. Over the past few years, Kettleman’s has gone through a massive makeover. Renovating their iconic Bank street storefront and overhauling their website. I was fortunate enough to be brought in to provide commercial photography for all aspects of the business. Commercial Interior photography, custom stock, portraits, and even food.
Sometimes an agency calls you up for some advertising photography; and when it’s with a big brand and celebrity designer there’s no passing up the opportunity. One cold morning in February, after months of planning shot lists, layout, and scheduling, we headed out to Amanda Forrests to set up for a 13-hour day of shooting Scotch’s Expressions decorative tape.
Following up my last interior design photography post featuring Astro Design Centre’s award-winning kitchen’s, I have a lovely modern ensuite bathroom to showcase.
The National Kitchen & Bath Association Ottawa Chapter held their Design awards this past weekend showcasing some of Ottawa’s best work. Two out of two Ottawa kitchen projects I photographed for Astro Design Centre came home with awards.
As a commercial photographer, I’m not always given the opportunity to explore more creative portraiture. We work to serve our clients needs, and rarely does that allow for some of my more outlandish ideas to come through (of course, some exceptional clients definitely like to “play” right along with me.) The ability to have creative control over my vision and play on my own eccentricities is exactly why I jumped at the opportunity to work with the Shepherds of Good Hope and their fundraising calendar concept: taking Ottawa’s top Chef’s out of the kitchen.