VILLAGE PRIDE
Once Summer hit, I was ready to rock. The next day I took a drive to Hamilton, Ontario to visit Claire (@stitchfoolery) for Village Pride put on by House of Adam and Steve (@houseofadamandsteve). I got there just in time for some drag performances with some photos of Chimera (@itschimaera), Calypso Cosmic (@calypsocosmic) and Jada (@jadashadahudson). For my gear, I kept it light with the Sony a7II and a 17-28mm Tamron lens which was a terrible idea for trying to capture performances but I got some nice wides and some incredible shots of the supporters and good vibes that day. I even got a fire shot of some graffiti through some trees. I had an incredible time
June 22, 2025. Sony a7ii, 17-28mm. Hamilton, ON
ft Claire (@stitchfoolery), Chimera (@itschimaera), Calypso (@calypsocosmic), Jada (@jadashadahudson) for Village Pride by Steven (@houseofadamandsteve)
HAMILTON ART CRAWL
I haven’t been to Art Crawl in Hamilton for years, but when I was asked to go I couldn’t turn down the opportunity. Rain and I met up with Claire to find a spot to setup their crochet booth. I camped in the spot for a bit, watching skateboarders who had a taped off spot down the block and watching people filter through the streets. We got there at a good time, the sun was shining but it was surprisingly chilly for a June evening. Once we were settled in, I took a walk down James St to take in the full event and came up with some really good compositions and a lot of portraits
June 13, 2025. Sony a7iii, 28-70mm . Hamilton, ON
ft Rain, AB , Claire and Claire’s crochet @stitchfoolery
POOL HALL
Playing pool is one of my favourite ways to chill while with friends and having some drinks. I didn’t think I was going to get any good frames here since I’ve never been here before but once I saw Rain’s blue shirt matching the blue tables and the over head bright lights, I was immeadiately inspired. I lost every game to Rain and my cousin, but I won with these shots
2023. Sony a7ii. Hamilton, ON
ft Rain 💚
PORTRAITS WITH JESSICA
Street photography is a candid practice where street portraiture is a directed practice. Both use the streets and natural light to form compositions. Street portraits can be harder to create sometimes. I have Rain who is so easy to take pictures of but I need to experience other energies if I want to reach new growth. So this session I met up with Jessica in Hamilton for some badass portraits with her car
2021. Sony a7iii. Hamilton, ON
ft Jessica 💚
Gallery Archive
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