Be careful when planning a shoot in June of 2010!

I know, you don't hear from me for a month and then I have two posts in one day. This one is very important. If you are planning a major shoot like a wedding or other major event in June of 2010, think about rescheduling. The GTA will be hosting the G8 and G20 summits. These events will take over most major venues in the city and just about every nice hotel room. I've already had one couple call me to reschedule their wedding shoot to early July.

Smaller shoots like engagements or sporting events will likely be Ok.

Just a heads up from VIDA photography.

Ok so it's been a while, not been here in over a month! I know I've not done so, so I'll wish everyone a Merry Christmas or Happy whatever you celebrate during this time of year.

I've managed to somehow overlook the Canada Salsa Congress shoot. 4 days and over 4,000 images taken! This was once again an outstanding event and hats and camera lens caps off to Jennifer Aucoin for producing a great event now in its 7th year!

This is basically a Salsa event but for me the stand outs were the "non-salsa stuff". By that I mean things like Bachata, Latin Hustle, and great performances to non-latin music. Topping the list this year were once again one of my personal favorites, City Dance Corps. I don't know how these guys do it but year after year the produce some of the most innovative choreography combined with simple, timely and relevant costumes to make the viewing and photographing experience one of a kind.

Who will ever forget the Smooth Operator. Clifton Stennett and Andrea Hanak brought the house down with a smooth and sexy routine performed to the classic number. How hot was it? Well I think the census bureau should to see if there is a spike in the GTA's population approximately 9 months from this event.

Enjoy the photos and see you all next year and the Harbor Castle Westin Hotel October 7-11, 2010 for the 8th annual installment of this flagship event.