Andrew Spearin

SPEARIN.CA

Andrew — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:09:21 +0000

New blog over at Spearin.ca

Lambton

Andrew — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:13:44 +0000

Taken a trip down to Lambton County for Thanksgiving.

NPAC 2.0

Andrew — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:58:58 +0000

New NPAC.ca website designed by me.

Indy

Andrew — Thu, 28 May 2009 01:44:43 +0000

I haven’t posted in a while since I have not taken anything worthwhile lately.
On the weekend, the Indy 500 happened, and Townsend Bell finished in fourth place. I photographed for T-Bell in Sonoma last summer and realized I never posted the images from the race on here…

And of course, Helio was there… and won the race:

Police Chase

Andrew — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:23:59 +0000

On Saturday, Anne-Marie and I were trying to get to Harvey’s on Jarvis street. All of a sudden, we heard the short police siren and saw a cruiser cut off a vehicle, forcing it to stop by collision, with the driver fleeing on foot. The police gave chase, and by the time I grabbed my camera, we pulled over and I crossed into Allan Gardens. A second cruiser arrived and the first officer ran to aid the other officers, carrying a shotgun.

By the time he reached the other officers, they had tackled and arrested the suspect. They brought him back to the cruiser, as a third police car arrived.

Trip

Andrew — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:01:47 +0000

Pittsburgh, PA

Washington, DC

Langley, VA

Bloor

Andrew — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:04:46 +0000

Coen

Andrew — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:55:10 +0000

Newspapers on Front Street

Andrew — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:38:59 +0000

Portraits for the Star

Andrew — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:24:39 +0000

A couple portraits of Artez International CEO Philip King that were published inside and on the cover of the Toronto Star business section.

Digging

Andrew — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:04:41 +0000

World’s Biggest Bookstore, Toronto, Oct. 5 2008

(Click to view bigger)

Demonstrations

Andrew — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:28:18 +0000

As word emerged that Israeli ground troops entered Gaza, thousands of demonstrators took to the streets to show opposition to the conflict.

Teenage Head

Andrew — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:54:53 +0000

On November 14th, the legendary late 70’s, early 80’s punk rock band Teenage Head performed at the Hamilton Music Awards, where they paid tribute to Frankie Venom - the band’s lead singer who passed away one month earlier.

Below: ‘Woody’ grew up in Hamilton with the members of the band, as students at Westdale High, played baseball together, was a roadie, being at every step of the band’s history. He flew in from Saskatoon to see the show and be with his life-long friends.

Guitarist Gordie Lewis receives condolences back stage.

Steve Mahon warms up his bass.

Tom Wilson from Blackie and the Rodeo Kings performs a few songs with Teenage Head in place of Frankie.

Mickey de Sadist from the Forgotten Rebels performs a few songs with Teenage Head in place of Frankie.

Gordie exits the stage.

Recent freelancing

Andrew — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:40:08 +0000

Some work from recent freelance assignments for The Globe and Mail.

Face of the Canadian Veteran

Andrew — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:21:36 +0000

I have always been intrigued by war veterans, since a very young age. I was interested in their status as someone who has gone to the most dangerous place on Earth during their time. I would always look at their medals to figure out which distant land they had seen, and try to imagine what kind of stories they could tell.

I always wonder what goes on in the mind of a veteran on Remembrance Day. This year, I came closer to knowing. When I put down my cameras and paused for the moment of silence at 11 am, I pictured the face of Master Corporal Josh Roberts, whom I served with during my time in the Army. Josh was killed in Afghanistan by enemy small arms fire this past August.

During my moment of remembrance, I was thinking that it should not have happened to Josh. I wonder if other veterans, the ones pictured below, were thinking of their own fellow soldiers that they lost, and whether they thought death should not have happened to a single one of them.

They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

Rick Hillier

Andrew — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:11:13 +0000

Click here to watch the video I did for the interview of Rick Hillier for The Globe and Mail.

Crisis

Andrew — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:30:22 +0000

Recent photographs from around Toronto during the financial crisis.

NDP Rally

Andrew — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:04:23 +0000

I covered the NDP rally in Jack Layton’s riding of Toronto-Danforth. Layton announced his party’s platform just as the NDP show more popularity in some polls.

Chaos!

Andrew — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:10:17 +0000

I was sitting on the couch, and saw a helicopter view of Bloor and Yonge… crowded with thousands of stranded commuters. Realizing that was only a few blocks away, I grabbed a camera and put shoes on.

TTC officials and Toronto Police were trying to keep order with the disgruntled crowd as they waited to cram onto buses shuttling them between Bloor and Lawrence stations on the Yonge line.

I got home and filed to the Toronto Star, where my photo appeared on the front page of their website and in today’s pictures of the day. See it with the story here. Also used another shot with another story here.

Toronto

Andrew — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:31:16 +0000

I apologize for not updating sooner, but I have now moved to Toronto from Edmonton.

My contact number is 647-520-2970 and I will accept freelance assignments in the GTA.

Here is a portrait I took today:

California car life

Andrew — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:00:59 +0000

I have spent the past few days at the Laguna Seca raceway just outside of Monterey, California where probably over a billion dollars worth of classic race cars have gathered to race each other.

But first, the touristy Monterey shot:

Current Formula 1 driver Timo Glock of Germany prior to demonstrating a car for Toyota.

I also went to the Concourse d’Elegance at Pebble Beach where classic cars of all kinds gathered. I thought it would be a suitable subject for some viewfinder shots.

Pacific

Andrew — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:51:49 +0000

My feet get wet in the Pacific Ocean for the very first time.

Alberta lightning

Andrew — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:56:26 +0000

A lightning storm moves across the prairie as we head north to Edmonton.

Retired painter

Andrew — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:25:08 +0000

Well, today was my last day as a professional painter after little over two months of experience, including a promotion to crew foreman. I am retiring from that job (but may come out of painting-retirement if I need a quick job again).

Monday I am on a flight to Los Angeles. I will be in California for two weeks, exploring some opportunities there. It will be nice to be a photographer again.

Photo by the beautiful and talented Anne-Marie Jackson (of course!)

The Wild West

Andrew — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:21:36 +0000

A marshal keeps watch for outlaws as he waits for the train from Stettler to come to a halt.

A Metis man and his pet wolf.

Big Valley, Alberta - August 2, ~~1888~~ 2008

Lac Ste. Anne

Andrew — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:01:03 +0000

A shrine was built by the lake for Ste. Anne, grandmother of Jesus, in 1889 - representing and honouring the grandmother figures in first nations culture. Since then, pilgrims have come to the lake for its healing waters and worship.

Although, many do not come for the religious aspect. Particularly the youth.

Therese & Dan wedding

Andrew — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:02:46 +0000

Saturday was a busy day for me. In the morning through the afternoon, I went to cover the Indy (see below) and immediately went to shoot Therese and Dan’s wedding.
Here are a few photos from the wedding:

Indy

Andrew — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:50:11 +0000

I had the opportunity to cover the Edmonton Indy this past weekend. Unfortunately, I could not photograph the actual race on Saturday since I was shooting a wedding that evening (pics to come). All of these photos are from two days of practice and qualifying laps.

I wasn’t covering the race for any publication, but was able to gain credentials since my second-cousin’s husband was driving in the race: Townsend Bell in car #23. My great-uncle Rod Campbell is also involved in motorsports, including Indy, at the highest level.

And of course, the poster girl for Indy, Danica Patrick was driving.

Hockey

Andrew — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:29:52 +0000

Edmonton

Andrew — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:50:35 +0000