Carey Tarr Photo & Media

Architecture Photography: Ikea Winnipeg

admin — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 01:58:05 +0000

IKEA Canada requested a series of photo shoots leading up to the grand opening of their first Winnipeg store. The week prior to their opening event, I spent a few days in the nearly 400,000 square-foot store shooting architectural images. I like to shop, so wandering through IKEA for 3 days without being able to purchase anything was a bit agitating. However, the staff at IKEA and Citizen Optimum L.P. were fantastic to work with. These people are happy and cooperative. They either love their jobs or are great at faking it. Thanks for the opportunity to work together.

IKEA Winnipeg: Opening Event

admin — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 16:37:37 +0000

IKEA opened its first store in Winnipeg on Nov. 28, and the world’s largest furniture retailer asked me to do a series of photo shoots leading up to their opening event. This was a big deal for Winnipeggers (apparently a VERY big deal for some) who started lining up at midnight for the 9 a.m. opening.

Thousands of people waited in frigid temperatures to be first through the doors. Fortunately, IKEA is built for crowds. At nearly 400,000 square-feet, it is now the largest store in Western Canada. Here’s a peak at the opening event, and some of those ambitious (maybe a bit crazy) Winnipeggers who make events like these a little more exciting and give onlookers something to talk about. Welcome to Winnipeg, IKEA. I’ll be back.

A bit belated: Elsa’s 1

admin — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 03:26:26 +0000

In one very short year, she’s become my most photographed model. Once again, here’s my niece, Elsa. It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since this. For this last photo shoot before the snow started to fall, we dragged the rest of the family along for a mini session. It was a gorgeous day with perfect lighting, and Keith might have even cracked a smile for this one.

Elsa: 6 months

admin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 01:56:40 +0000

My niece is six months old, and I’m insanely jealous that someone with chubby rolls and pasty white skin can be this cute. Elsa is gorgeous and happy and giggly. She’s also a diva in the making, and can certainly strike a pose for the camera. Her big brother and my favorite little man, Jaxon, also joined us for a few shots. Elsa, cheese, Elsa, cheese, Elsa, cheese.

Tractor Safety: video shoot

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:05:11 +0000

I just received a delivery of apples from the Okanagan (the largest and most beautiful ambrosias you’ve ever seen), and was reminded that I never posted these images from my last Okanagan photo shoot.

I spent two rainy, cool days in Kelowna apple orchards while WorkSafeBC filmed a video on tractor safety. Although it certainly wasn’t vacation weather, we couldn’t have paid for a better soft box- those overcast skies were consistent for the entire two days. Thanks to this crew from Vancouver for including me in the shoot. It was great to watch your creative minds at work.

WorksafeBC has an impressive collection of videos focusing on safety in the workplace, from agriculture to healthcare. Some of those videos were highlighted in an article I wrote for the latest issue of WorkSafe Magazine.

Trick or cheese.

admin — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 02:36:18 +0000

Jaxon was already rubbing his eyes when he arrived at Auntie Carey’s house tonight. He was clearly done trick or treating, and not in the mood for a photo shoot. So this was short. And so sweet. Elsa was the cutest flower EVER. And Jaxon dressed up as his dad- doing a darn good job with everything from the hard hat and blue bomber tuque to the Carhartts and Converse sneakers. This photo shoot will have to continue another day, because we were all ready for bed.

Pattie & Zak

admin — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:55:11 +0000

I’ve been fortunate to work with exceptional people. One of them is Pattie Fair, a Prevention Officer with WorkSafe BC, and more recently, her dog Zak. I worked closely with Pattie on the Mexican Agriculture project, and several WorkSafeBC assignments throughout the Okanagan Valley. Pattie practices what she preaches, and takes a very personal approach to worker safety and hazard prevention. We should all be as passionate about our work as she is. As for Zak, he should certainly be considered for the role of mascot with WorkSafeBC. Here they are. Pattie, thanks for all your hospitality and support on my last Okanagan visit. Miss you both.

Cold Comfort

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:48:25 +0000

The following article and photograph was published in the latest edition of WorkSafe Magazine, a publication by the Workers Compensation Board of BC. The topic is Cold Stress, so it probably seemed appropriate for the editor to call me in Winnipeg with this assignment. Ironically, at the time I was sitting on a sunny patio sipping white wine, and we had to mock a scene using steam from a kettle to create an image that would fit the article. Patio days are over in Winnipeg, and I’ve switched to red… but I’ll definitely utilize the advice from everyone I interviewed for this article in order to find some “cold comfort” in the dreaded upcoming winter.

Elsa

admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:13:34 +0000

I’m not used to people peeing on my photography sets. It happened frequently this particular day. But how can you judge someone so tiny and beautiful? Meet my niece, Elsa Tarr. There’s lots and lots of love surrounding this gorgeous little girl. Congratulations to my brother Keith, his wife Andi, and my nephew Jaxon who is a proud big brother. Welcome to the world, Elsa. The next person who pees on my set better hope they’re as perfect as you are.

Canadian wine win

admin — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 02:07:52 +0000

These wines had my vote from the first sip, and this year Painted Rock Estate Winery is getting nods from around the globe. Thirteen wines from Painted Rock were submitted for the 2011 Canadian Wine Awards which took place only a few weeks ago, and the Penticton winery collected 13 medals. Not too shabby.

Internationally, the winery is also making headlines after being approached by a Chinese wine brokerage to ship 10-20 percent of their production oversees. For the small boutique winery in Penticton, this is big news (and I’m stoked to hear my images will be on the walls of a new restaurant launching in China). But contrary to their tiny tasting room, their wines have been big news from the beginning. If you haven’t visited, go. If you haven’t tasted, do. Cheers to John, Trish and the entire Painted Rock team. Next time, I’ll plan for a longer visit. xx.