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Trooper and Loverboy play at the Whistler Olympic Plaza

Sarah Bourne — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:38:30 +0000

It was a wet, cold and frankly miserable night but that didn’t stop 500 or so Loverboy and Trooper fans from heading out to Whistler’s awesome Olympic Plaza for a great show. The plaza pavillion is totally undercover so once the fans were in they could dance and sing to their hearts content – and they did!

I was there to document not so much the bands themselves as the venue and the lighting. It was a fun shoot, and I’m more and more impressed every time I go.

Here are a few of my favourite shots:

Australian’s Neale & Shirley’s Whistler Wedding

Sarah Bourne — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:47:42 +0000

Following a five week European back-packing tour this lovely, somewhat more elderly, Australian couple embraced their sense of adventure by ‘eloping’ in Whistler. Their friend Mary who lives in Vancouver helped them organize the wedding but then went off on her own adventure to India so couldn’t be at the wedding. By the time I met them they had been in Whistler less than 24 hours but their love story had already made them somewhat legends in the hotel. Not surprisingly they were lots of fun and obviously in love.

Good luck to them both!

Whistler Olympic Plaza

Sarah Bourne — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 02:06:53 +0000

I was commissioned by the RMOW to shoot images of their great new venue – the Whistler Olympic Plaza. This was the first time they had showcased their winter outdoor/indoor set up. With a small stage at the rear they can accommodate up to 600 standing viewers, or they can put in a set of chairs for a more formal arena. With two large green rooms, amazing lighting and sound set up, lounge areas, a fireplace and concession area, this really is one of my favourite legacies from the Olympics. Love it!

Camping at Wedgemont Lake, Whistler

Sarah Bourne — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 03:58:48 +0000

This weekend Rob and I took advantage of some late summer sun and our amazing proximity to some of the prettiest hikes around: We decided to hike to and camp at Wedgemont Lake. Just a fifteen minute drive from home then a grueling 3 1/2 hour hike up a very steep pitch (a vertical gain of 1.2kms over 7kms). It was well worth it with a clear blue sky, aqua-marine lake and glaciers and mountain peaks all around.

I couldn’t resist the water even though it was fed with glacier run off and only marginally above freezing. Rob didn’t get more than his toes wet, but he did manage to chill our wine for us so that was nice. After a stunning sunset we watched as the moon peeped over Mt Wedge and then rose full in the sky, bright enough to see by all night.

Our legs felt fresh in the morning so we went for a hike up to the toe of the glacier before heading back down to the valley. Two days later and our legs are still burning from the descent, however! Well worth it though.

Cinnamon Bear

Sarah Bourne — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:52:32 +0000

I guess the berries are ripe at my house right now as the bears are here every day. Today I got some photos of this large black bear. Although she is cinnamon in colour (with a great blonde ‘mane’), she is still considered a black bear. We don’t tend to get brown, or grizzly, bears in Whistler.

Again, such a special treat to be this close to wildlife.

Black Bear in my Garden

Sarah Bourne — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:38:57 +0000

Just as I sat to eat my lunch in the garden I heard crunching and crashing in the bushes – a sure sign of a local bear. So I grabbed my camera from the house and came back out. This little black bear (probably on his own for the first time this summer) walked around the garden for the next half hour or so, munching on the berries. At one point he started walking straight towards me and was less than 10 feet away: time to retreat into the house! I took a photo of him through the window and screen as he sniffed at my laundry drying on the patio.

What an experience! It doesn’t matter how many time I’ve seen bears I’m still in awe of them, and amazed at just how close to them we are, living here in Whistler.

Family portrait session at Rebagliatti Park, Whistler

Sarah Bourne — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:53:43 +0000

This family have portraits done in Whistler every year, but this was the first time that all 11 of them had been together for some time. I suggested Rebagliatti Park as there is lots of variety there. They were fun to work with.

Colin James in Whistler

Sarah Bourne — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 19:35:19 +0000

Colin James played live and with free admission last night as part of the “Whistler Presents” summer concert series at the Olympic Medals Plaza. He was awesome and the crowd was large and having fun. I just love that classic R & B sound!

More music for the next two weekends. Check it out!

Wizard of Oz by Stagecoach Theatre Arts

Sarah Bourne — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:44:08 +0000

This year’s end of term production by Stagecoach Theatre Arts for the Commercial Drive and Kitsillano schools was “The Wizard of Oz”. It was adapted by Hilary Smith, the owner / operator of Stagecoach Canada to fit in with the schools differing ages and abilities. Interest was so high from parents and grand parents that they had to do two performances on Saturday and another on Sunday. The “Cultch” Theatre was packed for all three performances!

Awesome job by everyone involved. Here are a few of my favourite images. All images can be viewed & purchased on my web site.

Product shots – Single serve coffee drippers

Sarah Bourne — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 22:19:46 +0000

My client has recently started his business importing these cool single serve coffee drippers and caraffes. He needed product and action or lifestyle shots for his marketing collateral and web site. Shooting clear or white items against a white background is challenging and requires specific lighting.

Check out his site at Healthy Palette Inc.