my 9-month with parents has come to an end. with eager heart i'm happy to say that i'm soon on the road again. next tuesday i'm going back east to quebec city and montreal for two weeks of intense photography work. i'm shooting lots of modeling portfolios as usual, plus two little ad campaigns. will not be able to sleep much. after quebec i'll finally return to TORONTO - city of my heart! i'm celebrating my birthday there with my best friends, will be too lovely.
my time in vancouver has been super productive. not only did i finish the TESL Canada certificate, but i got to work with some of the top industry creatives here, and published quite a number of editorials over the months. i'm glad that i will be returning here, after toronto, for another month this summer to do more magazine works. so so so lucky to have had the opportunities to establish myself in the 3 main fashion markets of canada.
another exciting update is that i recently got nominated for Best Photographer of Vancouver in BC's Urban Culture Awards. (it's very similar to People's Choice Awards.) it was a total shocker i must say, especially since i've only worked here for such a short time, and haven't done nearly as much work as i have back east. i don't expect to win, but it was an honour to be recognized.
after all this, the most exciting news comes in august, when i am departing to work and live in JAPAN for a year! i'm so excited to be exposed to the japanese culture; their arts and techniques are so unique and interesting. i hope i will learn some cool new shiz, including Japanese. my 5th language, eeeeeee!
What's happening after Japan? It's a bit up in the air. I have a few options, but will most likely end up in Scotland.
Eventually I am going home, I just don't know when.
I hope everyone has a great summer
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- Charlie