Doing a round-up of 12 months of photography is a pretty cathartic thing in a few ways. It allows me to look back and judge myself as a photographer while recalling all the adventures I went on throughout the year. I get to see the faces of people who began as names on an enquiry email and ended up becoming new friends. I reminisce on some of the amazing concerts I witnessed and so many intimate moments that I was privileged to witness all thanks to the job I chose to pursue.
And I never take any of it for granted.
Being a self-employed photographer certainly has its challenges, but I wouldn’t change this job for anything. Maybe I’d switch places with Dave Grohl but that’s about it. I don’t think anyone is having more fun than Dave Grohl!
In 2019 I got to shoot some of my favourite weddings ever. Wedding photography took me to Croatia, New York, England and Wales, as well as allowing me to shoot some fantastic weddings in Ontario and, of course, Quebec. My next wedding is in Los Angeles and I can’t wait to be back in California to shoot a wedding that I know will be unlike anything I’ve photographed yet. Watch this space.
But every single wedding I shoot is completely unique. One of the main things I love about shooting weddings is that no two are ever the same, and every single one is all about the people and their connection to each other.
When I began choosing my favourite images of 2019 I was aiming to show the variety of photography I do. Documentary, portraits, concerts…. they all have one thing in common though. People. Maybe they’re up on a stage screaming their heart out or maybe they’re committing to the most important human being they will meet during their time on Earth. Maybe they’re just hanging out with their kids in the park or maybe they simply wanna look cool! I love it all and am grateful for every year I get to indulge my passion for photography.
You may have seen my post about my favourite music of 2019, and I’m glad I got to photograph some of those bands and artists during the year. From Maggie Rogers, The National and Fontaines DC to heavy bands like Nails and Thy Art Is Murder. I also got to photograph Childish Gambino, Janelle Monáe, Iron Maiden, Lewis Capaldi, The Chemical Brothers, The Lumineers and Deafheaven, plus many many more.
Oh yeah, and I got to photograph Raine Maida from Our Lady Peace and his wife in the exact room where John Lennon and Yoko Ono held their bed-in exactly 50 years ago.
On my first cull, I ended up with over 300 images. Don’t worry, I managed to get it to less than half that for this post. But the ones that made the cut really are photos I love, so I hope you will too.
So to anyone who invited me into their lives with my cameras, a huge Thank You! Or maybe Merci. I do not take that kind of trust for granted. I think I said that already, right?
Anyways… I wish everyone taking the time to read this and check out my photography a truly amazing, healthy and happy New Year.
Below are just some of the photos I took in the past 12 months. Tell me your favourite in the comments. And don’t forget to follow me on Instagram.
Cheers
Steve
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Well done if you made it to the end. I know there are a lot of images. If you’re getting married soon or are interested in me shooting portraits, your family or anything else, please drop me an email or hit me up on Facebook or Instagram.
Thanks a lot
Steve
31 Responses
Epic set of images here bud! So inspiring and yet so honest! I love the gig stuff too. I’ve a bit of a DJ background and really appreciate the art and technical side of shooting in spaces like those! Top drawer mate!!
Much appreciated mate. Cheers. I was also a DJ for years (not sure if you knew).
Another year of inspirational work. We’ll done, Steve!
Bloody autocorrect!
Haha.
Thanks a lot James. Hope all is good with you.
Love it Steve!! So so good!
Merci Isa. I loved looking though yours too.
Seriously killer set, Steve. Love seeing such a huge variety of photography in a roundup post! All the best for 2020.
Hey Will. Thanks a lot for that. Hope life is good with you guys.
Sooooooo much diversity to your work buddy, absolute loved going through that splendid set and WOW what a year for you mate!!
Exceptional!!!
Well, thank you mate. That’s much appreciated. All the best for 2020.
Your work never fails to put a smile on my face, so many moments and smiles captured. Looks like your year was full of fun. All the best to 2020
Thank you very much Dominic. It certainly was a fun year. Hope your 2020 is a good one.
Looks like 2019 was a big one, best wishes for 2020
Thanks a lot. Right back atcha.
Amazing collection Steve, love the edits!
Cheers James. Really loved your round up too.
Outstanding, consistent, photography Mr G!… ALL THE VERY BEST FOR 2020
Really appreciate the comment mate. Have a great 2020.
Such a cracking year Steve! Top effort. Well done.
Thanks a lot Dan.
Fantastic set of images Steve. So creative, stylish and cool. Love the humour in there too 🙂
Thanks a lot Sam. Just been enjoying your round up of the year too. So good! All the best bud.
Super sick year Steve! Looks like you have been seriously busy!!!
Cheers Dan. It was a busy year but still plenty of room for personal and family time thankfully. The balance is important.
There’s always such a great consistency in your work homie! Here’s to an ace 2020!
Very kind of you to say Igor. The feeling is mutual.
Man, you’ve really travelled the globe getting some fantastic images. You ability to create stunning shots at weddings / gigs / portraits shoot and proposals is amazing!
Thanks a lot Adam. I do love the variety this job brings me 🙂
Love the deep colors of the gems … and the beautiful message for all. Best to you today