
Sooke Whale Watching
Design + HTML/CSS + WordPress
I specialize in WordPress development and have been working in the web industry for over 20 years.
In my spare time, I enjoy playing video games and have published 158 game reviews.
Design + HTML/CSS + WordPress
HTML/CSS + WordPress + WooCommerce
HTML/CSS + WordPress
Design + HTML/CSS + WordPress
Website Design
Thoughtfully crafted designs that are as functional as they are beautiful.
Website Development
Hand-coded HTML & CSS goodness. None of the fluff, all of the awesome.
Website Maintenance
Cloud backups and monitoring tools to ensure your site is safe and secure.
WordPress Expertise
I've built well over 100 sites on WordPress since the beta was released in 2003.
One Man Army
I can cover all of the required bases and will be with you every step of the way.
The Devil's in the Details
I have a knack for finding little intricacies that make my designs stand out.
Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to see the glorious blood moon and lunar eclipse event due to weather conditions, but I did manage to capture the 98.5% full moon the previous night.
When I first got my telephoto lens, my sister asked if I could shoot the moon with it. To be honest, that hadn’t even crossed my mind. She went to tell me how she’s always wanted photos of moon phases and could never find exactly what she was after. So I started capturing the various phases, but never managed to get a nice, clear night when the full moon came around… until this past weekend.
Over the past year, I’ve spent hours capturing and editing photos of the moon and am pretty happy with my process and these latest results. Scroll through to see the progression from finished to raw photo.
1. Final edit with shadows and highlights added in Photoshop.
2. High pass filter added in Photoshop.
3. Lightroom edit.
4. Original raw photo.
#moon #fullmoon #moonphotography #photography #canonphotography #astrophotography
Spring is off to a slow start this year. While my family back home in Ontario is enjoying temperatures on the high 20s, we’re sitting in the low teens with rain in the forecast almost every day. It’s been a bummer, as I’ve been itching to get out and capture some landscapes, but the weather simply isn’t cooperating. Hopefully the summer months will make up for it.
#vancouverisland #naturephotography #cherryblossom #macrophotography #spring #springtime
To say it’s been a long winter would be the understatement of the decade. At least in my world. Thankful for Spring showers which are bringing fresh buds to life. The days are getting longer and my morning walks are a heck of a lot more enjoyable as the temperature continues to rise. Next up are the cherry blossom trees, which are already starting to bloom.
My apologies if you happened to see this post previously. It’s been nearly 6 months since I edited photos and I missed a couple steps in the process.
I’m a UI/UX designer from 9-5pm, so should be no surprise that I love macro photography. Much like design, it’s all about the tiny details. And the details make all the difference.
As a kid, I enjoyed looking at things up close under microscope, and looking through a macro lens gives me that same type of joyous wonder.
After taking wide landscape photos, I like to switch to macro and investigate the area from a completely different perspective. These photos were taken at Mary Vine Falls a few weeks back. These tiny leaves and moss were growing on a fallen tree that stretched across the river.
#canonphotography #naturephotography #photography #nature #forest #macro #macrophotography #sooke #vancouverisland #canada #explorebc #explorecanada #tourismvictoriabc #tourismbc #victoriahype #travelbc #discoverbc #westcoastlife #pnw #pnwlife
As the rainy season approaches, I’m kicking myself for not making photography excursions a priority this past year. I got into a bit of a funk this time last year, which lasted right through until spring. Probably had to do with the severe sleep deprivation after bringing a puppy home, but whatever the case, I’m bummed I didn’t really push myself to get out there.
I did, however, spend a lot of time over the long winter months learning. I watched countless hours of tips and tutorials on YouTube, making notes along the way. When I did get back out there, I felt like I was supercharged and saw an immediate improvement in my shooting and post-processing. So I suppose all that time on YouTube was worth it in the end.
Have I thanked you for checking out my photos lately? I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the likes, comments, and shares!
#canonphotography #naturephotography #photography #nature #longexposure #longexposurephotography #longexposurewaterfall #waterfall #forest #sooke #vancouverisland #canada #explorebc #explorecanada #tourismvictoriabc #tourismbc #victoriahype #travelbc #discoverbc #westcoastlife #pnw #pnwlife
Sooke has never looked so good! This was taken just a couple minutes from home, and I had no idea we had these gorgeous hills behind us. I totally lucked out with the weather this day, as it had been raining from the moment I got up. When the clouds parted and the sun came out, I grabbed my drone and hit the road. What I came home with exceeded my expectations.
Swipe ⬅️ to see the entire panoramic photo.
#photography #forest #sooke #vancouverisland #canada #explorebc #explorecanada #tourismvictoriabc #tourismbc #victoriahype #travelbc #discoverbc #westcoastlife #pnw #pnwlife #drone #dronephoto #dji #djimini2 #aerialphoto #aerialphotography #autumn #autumnvibes #panorama #mountains #hills
In the 9 years I’ve lived on Vancouver Island, I don’t remember Autumn being this vibrant. We have so many evergreen trees, it’s typically a sea of green in every direction.
Print available in my shop. Use the discount code LETSGO to save 10% off!
#photography #forest #sooke #vancouverisland #canada #explorebc #explorecanada #tourismvictoriabc #tourismbc #victoriahype #travelbc #discoverbc #westcoastlife #pnw #pnwlife #drone #dronephoto #dji #djimini2 #aerialphoto #aerialphotography #autumn #autumnvibes
The weather’s been crappy lately. Typical fall weather on the west coast of Canada — wet and windy. But on Saturday, we had a break from the gloomy clouds and I seized the opportunity.
I had an idea for an aerial photo close to home and rushed out with only my drone in tow. From the ground, we see mostly green trees with a few coloured maples here and there. But from the air, the colours shine through. I was blown away by the view when I flew above the tree line!
Print available in my shop. Use the discount code LETSGO to save 10% off!
#photography #forest #sooke #vancouverisland #canada #explorebc #explorecanada #tourismvictoriabc #tourismbc #victoriahype #travelbc #discoverbc #westcoastlife #pnw #pnwlife #drone #dronephoto #dji #djimini2 #aerialphoto #aerialphotography
I have some exciting news — I’ve opened a print shop! I didn’t think I would be here this soon, but my last several posts were met with “I’d love a print of this!” So I figured it’s time. To celebrate, I’m offering 10% until the end of the year. Simply use the code LETSGO at checkout.
All products are available in a variety of sizes, from 8x10 to 24x36, and I'm pleased to offer FREE SHIPPING worldwide! Prices range from $39-$79 CAD, depending on the size.
I’d like to thank everyone who has supported my photography journey thus far. Whether you’ve requested a print, shared a post, left a comment, or simply liked a photo — I truly appreciate each and every gesture! ☺️
I currently have 16 prints available, with more on the way. I can also do custom prints if there’s a photo you love that isn’t in the shop currently, or if you’d prefer canvas or paper. Send me a message with your custom print orders.
#canonphotography #naturephotography #photography #nature #longexposure #longexposurephotography #longexposurewaterfall #waterfall #forest #sooke #vancouverisland #canada #explorebc #explorecanada #tourismvictoriabc #tourismbc #victoriahype #travelbc #discoverbc #westcoastlife #pnw #pnwlife
Inukshuks are so common in BC. I see them almost everywhere I go. Since it’s forbidden to destroy an inukshuk, you never really know how long one’s been standing.
#photography #inukshuk #waterfall #forest #sooke #vancouverisland #canada #explorebc #explorecanada #tourismvictoriabc #tourismbc #victoriahype #travelbc #discoverbc #westcoastlife #pnw #pnwlife #autumn #autumnvibes
After posting my last waterfall photo, someone asked if I had been to Mary Vine Falls. Not only had I not been there, I had never even heard of it! Funny thing is, it’s only about a 10 minute hike from a spot I’ve been to countless times.
So I ventured out on a Saturday morning to check it out. It was a beautiful day, so needless to say it was quite busy on the trail. When I got to the falls, there were 3 photographers already in place. I waited patiently for my turn, but by that time, more had gathered and were in line behind me. I fired a few shots off, but I couldn’t get to the position I really wanted to shoot from and wasn’t happy with the results.
A couple days later I went back, and this time I had the spot to myself for an hour and a half! It was glorious, and I came home with much better photos.
I spent quite a while on this edit, as I tried a new technique to ensure the foliage is in focus. This is a 30 second exposure, and as you might imagine, leaves move around with the slightest breeze. So this time, I took a long exposure, then another shot at 1/60s and stacked them. Now I have silky smooth water, and everything else is nice and sharp. Stoked!
#photography #longexposure #longexposurephotography #longexposurewaterfall #waterfall #forest #sooke #vancouverisland #canada #explorebc #explorecanada #tourismvictoriabc #tourismbc #victoriahype #travelbc #discoverbc #westcoastlife #pnw #pnwlife #maryvinefalls
One of my favourite aspects of photography, is finding beauty in just about anything. Sometimes, I find myself hundreds of feet in the air. Other times, I'm kneeling on the ground capturing the smallest details.
#photography #macro #macrophoto #macrophotography #macroworld #closeupshot #closeupmagic #nature #beautyinnature
I had grown tired of the annual release cycle, but Assassin's Creed Valhalla is the best game in the franchise since Black Flag, as far as I'm concerned.
Minecraft Dungeons is a family-friendly loot-based dungeon crawler set in the Minecraft universe. While mining and crafting is absent, it absolutely looks, sounds, and feels like Minecraft.
Jedi: Fallen Order has turned things around for the franchise in the video game space and delivered an experience that is true to the source material and immensely satisfying.