Wall and Noreen pt.2

My friends are getting married this weekend and I'm so excited to shoot their wedding! We've been saying it for so long, but it's finally almost here! Below are some of my favourites from their second engagement shoot!

Can't wait to celebrate the day with you!

Perspectives

For the past 9 months, I've had the opportunity to work at a settlement agency. A couple months in, I was moved to a project working to sponsor Syrian refugees to Canada. It has been a rollercoaster ride - sometimes still is. It's been tough emotionally and mentally. I hear all these stories from people whose family members are stuck in Lebanon, Turkey or Jordan after fleeing from Syria. They have experienced things that no human should ever have to experience. It's tough because you feel hopeless and sometimes, there is only so much you can do.

I recently got to meet a few Syrians who arrived to Canada as government assisted refugees. It's encouraging for me to see them so hopeful and positive and it challenges me in the way I see and live my life.

I hope to share the stories and dreams of just a few of these Syrian newcomers. For now, here's a photo sneak peek.

Wall and Noreen

My friends got engaged and I had the privilege of taking their engagement photos! It was super fun! I know you guys felt awkward at the beginning but the photos turned out great! It was a beautiful sunny winter day :)

Unpack Magazine

Unpack Magazine was recently published and it's my first published work as Co-Managing Editor! It was so fun to do. I got to talk with fellow journalists and photographers and assign them different story ideas to work on. I also got to shoot and write as well. Take a look at it online here!

Here's a sneak peek:

Tarek Ajak or better known as Mother Tareka, is a Hamilton based hip hop artist. He engages and empowers youth through music. Photo by Amanda Cheung.

UberEATS!

UberEATS just released their new app this past week! It's a one touch food delivery service. Order on your phone from hundreds of different restaurants for guaranteed delivery in 10 minutes or less!

Some of my photos are featured in the different restaurants that are participating!

Here's a sample of food offered by Dim Sum King:

Dim Sum King, Toronto

Shrimp dumplings - also known as Har Gow in Cantonese. This is usually a staple in dim sum.

Seafood Cantonese Chow Mein - I love Cantonese Chow Mein because the noodles are crispy! You can try it with chicken, beef, bbq pork or even vegetarian!

Another staple in dim sum - this is Sew Mai - steamed pork

Chicken buns! The more popular dim sum dish is bbq pork buns but this one is just as yummy!

Fried shrimp patties - always delicious

Steamed rice in Lotus Leaf -  usually there's some chicken or pork inside

Cher and Thomas's Engagement

I recently got to shoot engagement photos for a friend and old roommate of mine. We were roommates in Montreal and once we returned to Ontario it was a bit harder to keep in touch. I'd heard stories of her boyfriend and how'd they started dating but it wasn't until the engagement shoot that I got to see them together! It was so much fun and something special seeing the two of them together! I'm so happy for you guys and wish you the best!!!

Surf Dogs!

K-W Humane Society has an annual fundraiser called Surf Dogs. Owners can come with their furry friends to enjoy an afternoon at Bingemans wave pool. I attended this year's event and took some photos. There were so many dogs there! Michelle O'Driscoll, the volunteer co-chair or the event estimated that about 500 dogs were in attendance. It was a little cold today but many people still made it out!

ITCHENER, Ont. 13/09/2015 - Kodak, a 2 year and 8 months old chocolate lab, takes a leaps into the wave pool during K-W Humane Society's Annual Surf Dog fundraiser at Bingemans in Kitchener on Sunday, September 13, 2015. It is estimated that about 500 dogs attended the event. Photo by Amanda Cheung.

KITCHENER, Ont. 13/09/2015 - Layla, a 2 and a half year old golden retriever, takes a leap into the wave pool during K-W Humane Society's Annual Surf Dog fundraiser at Bingemans in Kitchener on Sunday, Septermber 13, 2015. Photo by Amanda Cheung.

KITCHENER, Ont. 13/09/2015 -Yuki, a purebred Siberian Husky, on the left, plays with another dog in the wave pool during K-W Humane Society's Annual Surf Dog fundraiser at Bingemans in Kitchener on Sunday, Septermber 13, 2015. Photo by Amanda Cheung.

KITCHENER, Ont. 13/09/2015 - Sushi, a one and a half year old pug, sits on a boogie board during the Hang 20 competition where dogs were timed to see how long they can stay on the boogie board. Photo by Amanda Cheung.

KITCHENER, Ont. 13/09/2015 - Melissa Garratt helps her 6 year-old Boston Terrier Maggie onto a boogie board during K-W Humane Society's Hang 20 competition. Photo by Amanda Cheung.