It’s that time of year again, the winds start to pick up, the leaves are turning, and you can feel the seasonal shift towards winter. While there might be a chill in the air, this doesn’t mean you need to put your bike away. The trick is to be prepared,…
Photography
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I wrote a book! The story of The Urban Cycling Survival Guide
In late September 2012, it finally occurred to me that I too often referred to the ‘gap in cycling education’ as an issue of concern in the urban mobility dialogue.  In that moment I decided it was time for action instead of talk – I was going to try and help…
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Inaugural Solo Photo Exhibition – Gallery & Links
Streets & Alleys – 2013 I produced each of these one-of-a-kind pieces between March & June, 2013. Although only installed for a short run at the gallery, the opening reception was fabulous and I received lots of positive feedback on both the concept and the execution. I’m thrilled with the…
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Streets & Alleys – Yvonne’s inaugural solo photography show
Please join me for the Opening Reception of ‘Streets & Alleys’Â Thursday June 20th, 6:30 – 10pm Hasthtag Gallery @ 801 Dundas St. West. (west of Bathurst at Palmerston) This series of photographs came about from my exploratory bike rides through back alleys and side streets in the downtown…
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Conference Photography & Shooting by Bicycle
The 2nd annual Complete Streets Forum took place on April 28th & 29th, 2011 and I was there to listen, learn and capture it all on camera. Here are some photos from the conference at Hart House, and the cycling and walking tours that took place on day two. I…
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Those Pinko buttons are on all kinds of folks!
I’ve been seeing the Left Wing Pinko & Bike Riding Pinko buttons everywhere since SpacingToronto.ca launched them following Don Cherry’s now infamous speech in Council Chambers back in December. Since I was planning to proudly wear my bike riding pinko button to Saturday’s ‘Respect for Toronto’ rally, and bringing along…
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Reporting: International Women’s Day – Film Screening and Panel Discussion
What: International Women’s Day: Film Screening and Panel Discussion – ‘The Journey of Feminism’ Where: The Law Society of Upper Canada at Osgoode Hall When: March 1, 2011 In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8th, the Law Society of Upper Canada, in partnership with the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative…
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Portraits are a hit at CSI!
Seems there were quite a number of Centre for Social Innovation members interested in an updated headshot. Here are a few images from the two ‘Photo Day’ portrait sessions I held this week to kick off my new photo gig. Shooting portraits is quite a connective experience.  I really enjoy helping…
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Need a new Headshot? Check out my Portrait Photography Service!
Common Problem: Access to a quality headshot photo of yourself that is suitably professional, but not too boring, and that you are comfortable using. Solution: Portrait photography service that comes to you, by bicycle no less! Get in touch to coordinate a Photo Day shoot with workplace colleagues, or book a…
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PHOTOS: End of an Era – La Palette closes Kensington location
Sunday November 21st marked the final day of business for La Palette, my favorite place in Kensington Market, and the space through which I’ve had the pleasure of helping to coordinate Pedestrian Sundays in Kensington since 2004 with owner Shamez Amlani. Close friend of the restaurant, Michael Louis Johnson put…