Here are some pictorial highlights of CCMA Awards - Day 1
It all started with the Country Music Week Launch Event at the Grand Parade in front of Halifax City Hall. Halifax Mayor, Mike Savage, Province of Nova Scotia, Tony Ince, CCMA President, Don Green and Halifax Host Committee Chair, Stacey Jones-Oxner were there to welcome everyone to the city. Artists in attendance were J ordan McIntosh, David James and The Boom Chucka Boys.
Next, CCMA Songwriters' Series - Session 1, presented by SOCAN, in the Schooner Room at Casino Nova Scotia. this session was hosted by Chad Brownlee and featured The Doll Sisters, Jessica Mitchell, Zac Wrixon Leah Daniels, Bruce Gruthro, RyLee Madison and Meredith Shaw.
The evening brought the CCMA Industry Opening Reception, presented by Invictus Entertainment Group & Big Star Recordings. This was a few hours of mixing and mingling, connecting with old friends and making some new ones.
To end the night, the CCMA Discovery Showcase, presented by Sakamoto Entertainment, was held in the Grand Ballroom at the World Trade and Convention Centre.
Other private and public event also took place throughout the night, including " Somewhere In Alberta" at the Rock Bottom Brew Pub. Here, guests could see many of Alberta's up-coming artists like Jason Hastie & the Alibi, Twoshine Country and Trinity Bradshaw.
I shot my first picture at the age of 10. It was a beaver damn in Algonquin Park. From there I was hooked! By age 12, I was taking personal photos, as memories, of the concerts I attended. Time and experience has lead me to shooting many concerts and events, stills for TV and movie productions and promo for various artists and products. It's been an interesting and educational ride. I feel it is no where near finished! In my recreational time, I like to get intimate with nature. I live in a rural area in Northern Ontario. Wildlife and nature are all around me. It can be very therapeutic to be one with the outdoors and a camera. Just as a song can stir memories and emotions within us, so can a good photograph.
