Frugal Fashion Week: I Heart Frocks!

It was a pleasure for me to shoot Frugal Fashion Week's I Heart Frocks! charity event benefitting Windfall, Canada's new clothing and basic-needs items bank. The fashion event took place at Nyood Bar and featured local designers and started off with electronica/pop music by Monnakoe. The fabulous cupcakes were made by Frugal Fashion Week's own founder Gillian Downes!

The evening ended with a Designer Silent Auction featuring frocks and rocks custom-created by emerging designers including Solace, Another Word For Pink, Handsome and Lace, Hypercube, Bikay, Our Lady and The Chains of Love, amongst others.

Thanks for inviting me to shoot this fantastic event Gillian!

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The Venetian Ball 2009

The spirit of Carnevale came to Toronto at the 16^th annual Venetian Ball, a most prestigious Italian-themed gala benefitting Villa Charities Foundation. The fundraiser, known for great food, dress and entertainment was held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on October 30^th, 2009.

Beautiful gowns, expensive suits and exquisite masks were donned in favour of the night's theme.

Happy 40th Birthday Syerah!

On Saturday October 24 and into the 25th, Editor-in-Chief & CEO of MyBindi.com Syerah celebrated her 40th in a big way with her husband Steve in their new home, with close friends.

We were happy to capture the moments; here are a few of the highlights from a great night!

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Golden Heart Affair

On Wednesday October 7th 2009, the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre celebrated 50 years of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program.   The Golden Heart Affair fundraiser took place at the gorgeous Windsor Arms Hotel in downtown Toronto setting the perfect backdrop for such an extraordinary evening celebrating the doctors who have dedicated their lives to discovering innovative treatments for this disease.

Seamus O'Regan (Co-host Canada AM, CTV) was the host for the night.

Famous jazz musician June Garber lit up the night with her spectacular voice, wonderfully accompanied by pianist Danny McErlain.

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FILMI 2009

Attended the opening of Filmi 2009 at the Bloor Street Cinema on Oct 1st in support of friends who showcased their talent at the event.

The Filmi 2009 opening itself was done by Vikram Dasgupta and one of the other films "678910" was directed by Richie Mehta (of Amal) and Stuart A. McIntyre.

It was great to meet Dinesh Sachdev (who is co-founder of the Filmi organization) and all the other cast/crew of the films screened that night.

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TIFF 2009

Had a blast at the Defendor After Party last night, hosted by ET Canada. Woody Harrelson, Kat Dennings, Elias Koteas and Michael Kelly were all there. As was ET Canada's glowingly pregnant Cheryl Hickey, who told us she was due "very soon", and our very own Breakfast Television favourite Dina Pugliese and her husband Aleks Mirkovich, as well as Miss Canada International 2010.

Defendor director Peter Stebbings was also in attendance with girlfriend and actress in the film, Charlotte Sullivan (whose Mother Shireen and best friend Katrina were chatting with my husband).

Also saw Michael Moore on Friday, arriving for his film, Capitalism: A Love Story.

One of the highlights of the night was the exclusive ride up to the rooftop in chauffeur-driven golf carts! CBC Radio's Jian Ghomeshi was on the golf cart in front of us on the ride up, as well.

Here are the rest of the highlights!

All photos are copyright of Photohogger.

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Boston's FENWAY: Throwing the First Pitch

My brother in law threw the first pitch at FENWAY on AUG 29, 2009.

It was the Red Sox v. Blue Jays. Red Sox won 3-2.

IASNM

The 41st annual Indo-American Society of Nuclear Medicine's Award Ceremony & Dinner was held this year at Bombay Palace in Toronto. There were many well known and respected scientists and physicians from around the world in attendance with one in particular receiving a lifetime achievement award so it really was an honour for me to capture all the key moments.

Congratulations to Professor Raman Chirakal & all of the other award winners!

It's true, everyone loves getting their picture taken.

The owner of all the Bombay Palaces (and hotels) around the world was in attendance as well - he's such a sweet Uncle!
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TIFF 2008

At the Toronto International Film Festival this year I caught the premiere of Deepa Mehta's Heaven on Earth and met the cast after the film.

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AMAL release party

We partied with the AMAL cast, crew and our friend, the director, Richie Mehta at the Harbourfront Centre for the release of their film, on August 8, 2008.

Fun times were had with Gupreet, The Tabla Guy and smoke effects.

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