Feb. 26, 2015

Just a sampling of what I’ve been shooting over the last few weeks. Sad to say my time in Calgary is winding down. Shooting features for both The Weal and The Press this semester have led me to a lot of cool places.

Artist Sabrena Stauffer, 25, sits among only a few of her many acrylic paintings in her home in Calgary on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015. When she’s not painting, Stauffer works as a manager at Higher Ground Cafe in Kensington.

Chocolatier and shop founder Debra Fleck, right, and her husband John pose for a portrait in the kitchen of their chocolate shop, Epiphanie Chocolate, in Calgary on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015. Founded in 2008 by Debra, Epiphanie specializes in creating high-end, custom chocolates made from only the best ingredients.

Shop owner John Fleck offers some of his favourite truffles, created by his wife Debra, at Epiphanie Chocolate in Calgary on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015. Founded in 2008 by Debra, Epiphanie specializes in creating high-end, custom chocolates made from only the best ingredients.

A starving Jeorg Jung of JJ’s Woodwork poses with his favourite “piece” — a slice of pepperoni pizza, while working at his booth at the Calgary Boat and Sportsmen’s show, an annual trade show held at the BMO Centre in Calgary on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015. Jung, based out of Terrace, B.C., creates 90 per cent of his pieces with a chainsaw and only began carving four years ago.

Hailey Brooks, right, knocks helmets with goaltender Laticia Castillo of the SAIT Trojans Women’s hockey team prior to facing the Grant Macewan Griffins at the Campus Centre arena at SAIT Polytechnic in Calgary on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. The Trojans led most of the game, but were upset by the Griffins 2-1 in overtime after the Griffins were able to tie the game with seven minutes left in the third period.

SAIT Trojans goaltender Laticia Castillo blocks a shot by Macewan Griffins forward Raven Beazer during the team’s matchup at the Campus Centre arena at SAIT Polytechnic in Calgary on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. The Trojans led most of the game, but were upset by the Griffins 2-1 in overtime after the Griffins were able to tie the game with seven minutes left in the third period.

Darren Ehler, a welding apprentice, practices a weld during a lab in the Aldred Centre at SAIT Polytechnic in Calgary on Feb. 11, 2015. Ehler hopes to get a job in the oil and gas industry following the completion of his program.

Amy Willier teaches a dreamcatcher making course at Moonstone Creation in Inglewood on Feb. 7, 2015. The combination shop-gallery houses indigenous art from throughout Alberta and different areas of Canada.

Linda Levesque, left, holds Cypress Salehi while Eva Salehi, right, hold up a dreamcatcher for her son during a dreamcatcher making course at Moonstone Creation in Inglewood on Feb. 7, 2015. The dreamcatcher was a gift from the spider, woven to hang from babies’ cradles and catch their bad dreams.

John ‘Mr. Lahey’ Dunsworth, left, gives audience member Kendra Buchanan, centre, a makeshift breast augmentation using a plunger as Buchanan’s boyfriend, Jason Heiligsetzer takes a picture from the front row during Randy and Mr. Lahey’s second annual Valentine’s Day comedy show at the Gateway Restaurant and Bar at SAIT Polytechnic in Calgary on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Their sketch included bits from their TV show, as well as prop comedy and even some music.

Patrick ‘Randy’ Roach and John ‘Mr. Lahey’ Dunsworth play their “Butt-boy and Robin” song during their second annual Valentine’s Day comedy show at the Gateway Restaurant and Bar at SAIT Polytechnic in Calgary on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Their sketch included bits from their TV show, as well as prop comedy and even some music.

John ‘Mr. Lahey’ Dunsworth from the Trailer Park Boys tosses a cheeseburger to an audience member during his second annual Valentine’s Day comedy show with Patrick ‘Randy’ Roach at the Gateway Restaurant and Bar at SAIT Polytechnic in Calgary on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. Their sketch included bits from their TV show, as well as prop comedy and even some music.

Kevin Odorzzi, right, gets a poster signed by John ‘Mr. Lahey’ Dunsworth, left, and Patrick ‘Randy’ Roach, centre, following Dunsworth’s and Roach’s second annual Valentine’s Day comedy show at the Gateway Restaurant and Bar at SAIT Polytechnic in Calgary on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015. The duo stayed to sign autographs and take pictures with audience members for nearly 90 minutes following their show.

Federal Liberal party leader and prime minister hopeful Justin Trudeau visits the Kerby Centre for a Team Trudeau rally in Calgary on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015. Trudeau addressed a crowd of more than 350 supporters, encouraging Canada’s need for political change.

Federal Liberal party leader and prime minister hopeful Justin Trudeau visits the Kerby Centre for a Team Trudeau rally in Calgary on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015. Trudeau addressed a crowd of more than 350 supporters, encouraging Canada’s need for political change.

Federal Liberal party leader and prime minister hopeful Justin Trudeau takes a ‘selfie’ with Liberal party volunteer Gerard Sinanan at a Team Trudeau rally at the Kerby Centre in Calgary on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015. Following his address, Trudeau spent over 30 minutes greeting his supporters, where he was subjected to many ‘selfies’.

Pet lover and self-proclaimed ‘crazy pet lady’ Racheal Beaubien poses for a portrait with her two Pomeranians, Chewie, left, and Burton, at her home in Chestermere on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015. Beaubien loves working with animals and is a pet technician at a local boarding kennel. In addition to the two hyper dogs, her and her husband also own two cats, Mew and Pookie, which they rescued from an abusive home.

SAITSA president Jared Stock gifts Mayor Naheed Nenshi with a SAITSA hoodie after he spoke to students of the SAIT Students’ Association in Heritage Hall at SAIT Polytechnic in Calgary on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015. Nenshi discussed his origins in student politics, upcoming important political events, and encouraged students to get involved in Calgary’s changing communities.

Mayor Naheed Nenshi speaks to students of the SAIT Students’ Association in Heritage Hall at SAIT Polytechnic in Calgary on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015. Nenshi discussed his origins in student politics, upcoming important political events, and encouraged students to get involved in Calgary’s changing communities.