New Frames!

Here are a couple of frames that I have taken over the past couple of weeks. 

Sandra Pupatello takes a step back while listening to one of the candidates during the Ontario Liberal Leadership Candidates third debate in Ottawa on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012. iPolitics/ Matthew Usherwood

Taffy Lane residents of Orleans in Ottawa, Wednesday, December 19, 2012, take the Christmas spirit to heart and light up the night literally by decorating their houses every year with thousands of Christmas lights and decorations for everyone to see and enjoy. (Matthew Usherwood/ Ottawa Sun)

Idle No More Ottawa led a march of about 1000 Aboriginal people from Victoria Island to Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Dec. 21, 2012, to show their anger against the federal government’s changes to legislation which will affect treaties and traditionally used lands. iPolitics/ Matthew Usherwood

Customers rushed around to different stores at Rideau Centre to find the best sales during Boxing Day in Ottawa on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. (Matthew Usherwood/ Ottawa Sun)

Ottawa Valley Silver Sevens #24 Dylan Pudrycki(R) gets denied by Rochester Monarchs goalie #20 David Battisti(L) during their PeeWee Minor AAA Brooks division Bell Capital Cup Championship game at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012. (Matthew Usherwood/ Ottawa Sun)

Polar bear dippers braved the frigid waters of Brttania Beach in Ottawa to take part in the annual Sears Great Canadian Chill polar bear swim on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. (Matthew Usherwood/ Ottawa Sun)

Irvin Waller and some OUA Final Four Soccer

Over the weekend I was asked to cover the OUA Final Four Soccer tournament in Ottawa and to take a quick portrait of Ottawa U Prof. Irvin Waller. 

Here are a couple frames,

Expert on victim's rights and violence prevention Irvin Waller, poses for a photo in Ottawa, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012. Matthew Usherwood/ Ottawa Sun

 Gee-Gees #5 Christine Hardie manages to head butt the ball away from McMasters #18 Natalie Kollars during the OUA Final Four soccer tournament at the Matt Anthony Field in Ottawa, Saturday, November 3, 2012. Matthew Usherwood/ Ottawa Sun

 Gee-Gees #16 Julia Francki keeps Laurier #19 Amanda Mithrush away from the ball during the Gold Medal OUA Final Four soccer tournament game at the Matt Anthony Field in Ottawa, Sunday, November 4, 2012. Matthew Usherwood/ Ottawa Sun

A week on the Hill

This past week I spent every day on Parliament Hill in Ottawa photographing the events that would unfold daily. 

Here are my favorite frames from the week,

WWE Smack Down

This week I had the opportunity to go and shoot a WWE event in Ottawa. I've always wanted to see one of these events in person and I finally got the chance. I used to watch this as a kid when it was called WWF..... I was pretty excited about getting to go to this.

Here are some frames from it,

Heath Slater chokes his opponent during their WWE Smack Down match at the Scotiabank Place in Ottawa on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. (Matthew Usherwood/ Ottawa Sun/ QMI AGENCY)

Natalya performs her signature move, The Sharpshooter, on Alicia Fox during their WWE Smack Down match at the Scotiabank Place in Ottawa on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. (Matthew Usherwood/ Ottawa Sun/ QMI AGENCY)

Zach Ryder flies through the air towards Cody Rhodes during their WWE Smack Down match at the Scotiabank Place in Ottawa on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. (Matthew Usherwood/ Ottawa Sun/ QMI AGENCY)

Kane choke slams Kofi Kingston during their WWE Smack Down match at the Scotiabank Place in Ottawa on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. (Matthew Usherwood/ Ottawa Sun/ QMI AGENCY)

Kane stands over Kofi Kingston after winning their match during WWE Smack Down at the Scotiabank Place in Ottawa on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. (Matthew Usherwood/ Ottawa Sun/ QMI AGENCY)

Sheamus grabs Daniel Byran's eyes during their WWE Smack Down match at the Scotiabank Place in Ottawa on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. (Matthew Usherwood/ Ottawa Sun/ QMI AGENCY)

Locals Only - Ventura Bvld. Tattoo Studio

I would always walk past Ventura Bvld. Tattoo Studio in Ottawa and say to myself I want to go in and photograph it. Finally, I got the chance to do it the other day. When I first walked in, the owner and piercer of the studio Paul greeted me with a smile, just like the other owners I’ve photographed in the Locals Only series. I've noticed that local businesses strive to make you feel welcomed as you would to a friend in your own home. Ventura offers anything you could think of in the area of tattoos and piercings. Nothing is too big or too small to ask for. You can make an appointment or try for a drop in. If you ever need to a get a Tattoo and don't feel like going downtown, you should definitely check this place out. It's located conveniently just off the 416 in Barrhaven, at 3023 Cedarview Rd.

Paul

Locals Only

This is the first post of many for a series I am starting called "Locals Only". The main idea is to feature local business owners and their stores in the Ottawa community. The reason why I am doing this is because I feel that we, in this generation, want things quicker and cheaper so we go to box stores and we forget about local stores that depend on us to stay open. I want to promote local store owners in hopes that people will decide to shop at their stores instead of box stores, which are owned by corporations not individuals.

Today I went to the Ottawa Antique Market, 1179 Bank St. This building is full of different booths which are run by different sellers of all kinds. You can find anything from vintage jewelry and prom dresses to classic comic books and pretty much anything else you would want in the vintage category. I highly recommend checking this place out if you are into collecting or wearing vintage items.

                       Sarah Woods - Specializes in estate jewelry.

                                     Peter Brice - Oriental Carpets

               André Vachet - Anything from clothes to little nic-nacs

Ottawa 67's VS Belleville Bulls

The Ottawa 67's beat the Belleville Bulls 7-2 in friday nights game at the Civic Centre on January 6th 2011.

Jim Watson

Today I had the privilege of taking some portraits of Jim Watson the Mayor of Ottawa.

Election and Football

On thursday I was hired by the Ottawa Sun to help cover the provincial election. I had a lot of fun covering it, I liked having to run around everywhere in the city. I also covered two football games for the Ottawa Sun.

Dalton McGuinty waving to school kids after voting in the 2011 provincial elections on October 6th.

Dalton McGuinty casting his ballot in the 2011 provincial elections.

Jack MacLaren waves to supporters moments after winning his riding in the 2011 Provincial Election.

Two teammates from St. Marks lay out a player from St. Peter Knights.

The Ottawa Sooners #8 Prenal Cave DB tries to dodge St. Leonard Cougars #42 Jordan McLaren

The Ottawa Sooners #11 Yannick Rickli QB runs in a touchdown in saturdays game.