Abandoned X: Amercian

Stephanie Chan January 21, 2018

Another fun event out in Downtown Vancouver was the Opening Reception for photographer Antonia Jane Allan. Her show, Abandoned X: American, took place at MakeShift Spaces, a pop-up space dedicated to helping small businesses, artists, and speakers to achieve exposure.

It's been quite a while since I've attended an art show (my last gallery visit was at the VAG whom was hosting the dinner conference I was shooting...) and I am pretty sure that checking out more art is on my TO DO list for 2018. Antonia's scenes were rich in colour and textures. Abandoned places never lose their creepy interest. Seeing past lives decay and their spaces be left vulnerable to mother nature reminds us of our own temporary stay here. When we are gone, what is left behind of us? I've started reading becasue 2018 is also the year that I am trying to exchange scrolling for digesting actual physical books. One line I read the other night from The Essex Serpent is quite a fitting description for this Abandoned collection:

"All that is solid melts into air ... whole empires are brought down by nothing but ivy and time."

So very true.

More gallery shows and more books. 2018.

WILL ON ICE

Stephanie Chan January 19, 2018

The end of the year included a few events out in the city. It was a great opportunity to shoot in new spaces and escape the bubble of Tsawwassen. I arrived early to set up, enjoyed a nice chat with Lindsay Elliott in her cozy office, and arrived back to find that my buddy Mike from our ECIAD days, works for this company! It was a lovely surprise to catch up with him and his husband Ryan before photographing the evening. A few photos from this fun-loving group of creatives tearing it up during their year end Holiday Party at The Emerald.

Massacre at the Farm 2017

Stephanie Chan November 1, 2017

Interrupting my wholesome family feed with a few of my favourite moments from this year's Halloween Party at School House Farm! So many terrific costumes and the decor was outstanding!

Harvest Fest 2017

Stephanie Chan September 18, 2017

Oh, Harvest Fest, how I looked forward to you every year! The fire fighters serving canapes, the strung lights, the generosity of the raffles prizes, the abundance of delicious food, and of course the mechanical bull. It is such an incredibly fun event, but beyond the fun is the Delta Firefighter's heartfelt cause to support the Delta R.E.A.C.H. Childhood and Youth Program that has been in place since 1959. This year's cause:

Our primary beneficiary for this year is Delta Reach Child and Youth Development Society. Harvest Festival will raise money to help them finalize their Capital Campaign to raise money to complete a Child Development Centre in the heart of Delta.

Since 1959 Reach Society has been making a difference in the lives of children with special needs and their families. Building a child development centre in the heart of the community will give more children at all stages of childhood better access to the critical services they need, and link families to other community services more efficiently and effectively.

The new Reach Centre replaces Ladner Kinsmen House at 47th avenue and neighbours the Ladner Pioneer Library, Memorial park, Delta Secondary School, Ladner Community Centre and other community services, creating a network of community supports working together to benefit children of all ages and their families..

I love being part of this small community where everyone knows each other and is always willing to provide support where it is needed. This event is just once terrific example of how much we can do as a community when we all pitch in.

Once A Tree | Gillian Segal Showcase

Stephanie Chan September 16, 2017

This was a last minute event I was so lucky to be a part of, thanks to fellow Tsawwassenite and photographer, Tracey Ayton. I love new experiences, and this was certainly a change of space and environment that fed into the interior-lover part of my brain. Once A Tree promotes a collection of Interior Designer by Showcasing an inspired space that is lovingly and secretly crafted by the chosen designer. This evening's event celebrated the work of the very talented Gillian Segal. Friends, family, and those in the industry came together for a soiree of wine tastings and pairings, delicious appetizers and most of all, anticipation for the hidden gem waiting to be revealed.