Mike and Leah Running

Mike and Leah really wanted a shot on the water and they found the perfect spot just a few minutes before it started raining. I snapped this before they reached the dock. Congrats again to you both!

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute - Carmen Cheung

Prostate Cancer Canada is the only national foundation dedicated to the elimination of this disease through research, education, support and awareness. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate:

http://ca.movember.com/donate/

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/133979/ (Steve Hagey)

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/64852 (Peter Brouwer and Barrie Fire Team)

Pictured: That's me after a long few weeks. Thank you for taking the time to look through the photos, reading up on prostate cancer, donating, posing, growing moustaches, wearing moustaches, shaving beards, covering beards and anything else you have contributed to Moustache Mayhem. 

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute - Moe Karyouti

 

Essential fatty acids, especially omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish like trout, anchovies, bluefish and white albacore tuna, have been proven to slow down the growth of prostate cancer cells. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate:

http://ca.movember.com/donate/

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/133979/ (Steve Hagey)

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/64852 (Peter Brouwer and Barrie Fire Team)

Pictured: Moe apparently loves old video games. In fact, he was playing one during this shoot, which was no mean feat as I was standing directly in front of his television.

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute - Kella

Fish oils may protect against prostate cancer. A 30+ year study which tracked more than 6,000 Swedish men found that eating fatty fish, such as salmon, sardines, herring and mackerel, could reduce the risk of prostate cancer by 30 per cent. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate:

http://ca.movember.com/donate/

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/133979/ (Steve Hagey)

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/64852 (Peter Brouwer and Barrie Fire Team)

Pictured: You may just be listening to Kella right now as you see this if you have your radio set to Virgin 99.9. Aside from doing the weekend show there, she also hosts a show on Sirius, Iceberg.

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute - Team SoundProof

The so-called "Western diet" that is high in red meat and animal fats and low in fibre, fruits and vegetables is linked to increased risk of obesity, heart disease and certain cancers. However, it is unknown whether it is the animal fats themselves that are the problem, or the way the red meat may be cooked. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate:

http://ca.movember.com/donate/

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/133979/ (Steve Hagey)

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/64852 (Peter Brouwer and Barrie Fire Team)

Pictured: Antics sometimes take place at SoundProof meetings...these occurrences only increase when moustaches are involved. 

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute - Lizzie Vickery & Talia Shipman

Research suggests that fat increases creation of the hormone testosterone, which may help prostate cancer cells grow. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate:

http://ca.movember.com/donate/

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/133979/ (Steve Hagey)

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/64852 (Peter Brouwer and Barrie Fire Team)

Pictured: After a tasty home cooked meal prepared by Talia and Lizzie, the three of us enjoyed a mini photo reunion of sorts. Probably one of my funnest shoots.

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute - Chris Vassalos

Foods rich in saturated fats have been associated with increased risk of prostate cancer, possibly because they are metabolized into testosterone. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate:

http://ca.movember.com/donate/

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/133979/ (Steve Hagey)

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/64852 (Peter Brouwer and Barrie Fire Team)

Pictured: Chris strikes a pose next to his massive fan he bought online and had never used until this was taken.

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute - Methew Cheung

The risk of prostate cancer in Asian men is five times higher in North America than in Asia: one possible reason is the high-fat North American diet. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate:

http://ca.movember.com/donate/

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/133979/ (Steve Hagey)

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/64852 (Peter Brouwer and Barrie Fire Team)

Pictured: My dad volunteered to grow a moustache for this series. The last time he had a serious moustache he also had a perm. I think the mo' sans perm suits him better.

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute - Jessica Tollefsen

Men who eat a low-fibre, high-fat diet have a higher rate of prostate cancer. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate:

http://ca.movember.com/donate/

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/133979/ (Steve Hagey)

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/64852 (Peter Brouwer and Barrie Fire Team)

Pictured: Jess sits in a pile of her instruments in front of her fireplace before practicing with her band Green Go. 

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute - Erika Jacobs & James McMullan

Prostate tumours in laboratory animals grow faster in animals on a high-fat diet than a low-fat diet. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate:

http://ca.movember.com/donate/

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/133979/ (Steve Hagey)

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/64852 (Peter Brouwer and Barrie Fire Team)

Pictured: Erika and James sit together under their skylight in their new home. Happy belated housewarming! But more importantly Happy Birthday James!

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute - Eugenia Eu

Diet is linked to prostate cancer. A low fat diet may help prevent prostate cancer. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate:

http://ca.movember.com/donate/

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/133979/ (Steve Hagey)

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/64852 (Peter Brouwer and Barrie Fire Team)

Pictured: This lady is one of the inspirations for this moustache series oddly enough. Happy Birthday to Eugenia on this day!

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute - Dustin Parr

More than 80 per cent of all prostate cancers are diagnosed in men over 65 years old and 90 per cent of men who die from the disease are in this age group. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate:

http://ca.movember.com/donate/

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/133979/ (Steve Hagey)

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/64852 (Peter Brouwer and Barrie Fire Team)

Pictured: I knew Dustin wouldn't part with his beard because it is pretty glorious, so we covered it with his blanket instead while he stood in front of his equally glorious record collection.

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute - Jes Smith & Robyn Letson

The risk of developing prostate cancer increases with age. It is very rare (although possible) to be diagnosed with prostate cancer before age 40, but a man’s risk increases quickly after age 50. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate:

http://ca.movember.com/donate/

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/133979/ (Steve Hagey)

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/64852 (Peter Brouwer and Barrie Fire Team)

Pictured: Jes and Robyn hang out in their kitchen just as their house-mates return with baby Ky, who briefly distracted me with his cuteness.

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute - Jennifer Fukushima

Not all men progress through all phases. In some cases, the cancer grows so slowly it remains confined to the prostate until the end of the man's life. Other men have their localized cancer completely eliminated with treatments such as surgery or radiation. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate:

http://ca.movember.com/donate/

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/133979/ (Steve Hagey)

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/64852 (Peter Brouwer and Barrie Fire Team)

Pictured: I didn't realize just how much hair Jen has until I decided to put it up. I think it's a good look, though apparently it gets quite heavy piled up like that.  

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute - Marco Avolio

There are differences of opinion about at what point more treatment should be started once PSA levels start to rise. In deciding when to re-start therapy, men and their doctors can also consider the PSA doubling time and the results of a bone scan. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate:

http://ca.movember.com/donate/

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/133979/ (Steve Hagey)

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/64852 (Peter Brouwer and Barrie Fire Team)

Pictured: I think Marco left this shaving session satisfied with his moustache result because he kept it for his soccer game later that week.

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute - Vanessa Heins

The best way to monitor for recurrence of prostate cancer is to test PSA levels regularly. Some doctors recommend testing more often, but in general all agree that PSA levels should be tested every year. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate:

http://ca.movember.com/donate/

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/133979/ (Steve Hagey)

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/64852 (Peter Brouwer and Barrie Fire Team)

Pictured: After trying to put a moustache on her cats, we decided to give up and look out the window instead. Vanessa is working on a Movember series with Skate 4 Cancer which can be seen here: http://movemeberwiths4c.blogspot.com/.

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute - Peter Harte

After therapy, there is always a chance the cancer will return, often because cancer cells escaped from the prostate before treatment began. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate:

http://ca.movember.com/donate/

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/133979/ (Steve Hagey)

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/64852 (Peter Brouwer and Barrie Fire Team)

Pictured: Peter was really happy to have this moustache in time for Halloween this year. He went as a bee, so naturally he wanted to have a full grown mo'. Thank you Peter for ripping off your blinds and moving them across your apartment for this.

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute - Michael Scott

There are signs the cancer has recurred following localized therapy, but there is no evidence of metastasis. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate:

http://ca.movember.com/donate/

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/133979/ (Steve Hagey)

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/64852 (Peter Brouwer and Barrie Fire Team)

Pictured: I know he usually goes by Mike, but I had to write his full name as it is amazing...just like his ability to grow facial hair (he had a full beard up until this shot).

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute - Finn O'Hara

Canadian research suggests that watchful waiting is low risk; most men who choose to start treatment after a period of watchful waiting respond well to therapy. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate:

http://ca.movember.com/donate/

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/133979/ (Steve Hagey)

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/64852 (Peter Brouwer and Barrie Fire Team)

Pictured: Finn maybe should have picked a smaller moustache because apparently it was very hot under there. These though, are the sacrifices you make for the sake of a good mo'.

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute - Matt & Jacqui Cannata

When men with other conditions such as severe heart or lung disease, other types of cancer, or men in their 80s or 90s, are diagnosed with prostate cancer, although treatment is technically possible, many doctors will suggest putting it off because treatments can cause more problems than the disease itself. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate:

http://ca.movember.com/donate/

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/133979/ (Steve Hagey)

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/64852 (Peter Brouwer and Barrie Fire Team)

Pictured: I shot Matt and Jacqui's wedding a little over a year ago, which was surreal enough as they are the first of my friends to get married. For this shoot, the pair sit in front of their bookcases in their new home after offering me some of their homemade beer. They're all grown up.

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute - Jessica Blaine Smith

Watchful waiting involves regular and careful monitoring of the tumour with three monthly PSA and DRE examinations, regular TRUS examinations, and repeat prostate-biopsies beginning approximately a year after diagnosis. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate:

http://ca.movember.com/donate/

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/133979/ (Steve Hagey)

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/64852 (Peter Brouwer and Barrie Fire Team)

Pictured: Jess stands here against a wall on which she regularly does her own shoots, sporting her new haircut and camera bling.

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute - Wayne Shipley

Your doctor may suggest treatments like surgery or radiation if your tumour starts to grow and spread. If your prostate biopsy confirms a small volume tumour (Stage 1), which is low-grade, watchful waiting may be right for you.

To donate:

http://ca.movember.com/donate/

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/133979/ (Steve Hagey)

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/64852 (Peter Brouwer and Barrie Fire Team)

Pictured: Wayne and I had a brief discussion about Halloween in his office where he manages Spiritlive, a Ryerson radio station. He went as Ned Flanders one year. Amazing.

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute - Florence Lam & Peter Brouwer

In general, only men with low-stage and low-grade tumours should consider watchful waiting. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate:

http://ca.movember.com/donate/

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/133979/ (Steve Hagey)

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/64852


Pictured: Peter hovers over girlfriend, Florence, as she combs her face. Peter has rounded up several of his firefighting co-workers into a Movember team. Above is a link to their team's donation page.

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute - Craig Barretto

Prostate cancer tends to be a slow growing disease and treatments do have side effects. Therefore, in some cases, it may be reasonable and safe to wait and carefully monitor the cancer’s progress before deciding to start treatment. This process is called “watchful waiting”.  (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate:

http://ca.movember.com/donate/

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/133979/ (Steve Hagey)

Pictured: Craig stands next to one of his favourite things - his faithful car. Craig is a sport for standing out in the cold for this, and for sporting that giant moustache.

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute - Stephanie Cloutier

Patients who undergo radical prostatectomy generally live longer. The expected 15-year survival for patients with localized prostate cancer is about 80% following radical prostatectomy, 65% following radiation, and 50 to 60% with watchful waiting. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate:

http://ca.movember.com/donate/

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/133979/ (Steve Hagey)

Pictured: Steph poses in front of a wall of her black and white test prints in her Sunday best.

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute - Steve & Rowan Hagey

Radical prostatectomy (surgery) is the "gold standard" for treatment of localized disease. In patients with early disease, the likelihood of cure is as high as 97%. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate:

http://ca.movember.com/donate/

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/133979/

Pictured: This is Steve's moustache progress on day 5 of Movember giving son, Rowan a shaving lesson. Look closely, a handlebar moustache is slowly coming in (on Steve not Rowan). Above is a link to Steve's Movember donation page which will remain on the blog until the end of the month.

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute - Kimon Kaketsi

The best-case scenario is that prostate cancer is detected early in the disease process, when it is confined to the prostate gland. At this stage there are several treatment options that may completely eliminate the cancer. These include various forms of surgery and radiation, which have cure rates as high as 95% or better. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate: http://ca.movember.com/donate/

Pictured: Kimon sits here in a chest he found at a second hand store that doubles as his coffee table. It had a strong musty smell when we opened it, which is why the window is opened. Thanks Kimon for sitting in it anyway.

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute: Milan Julius Schramek

Prostate cancer is going to be diagnosed in about 25,500 men this year, not including cases that go undiagnosed due to men's unwillingness to go for annual check-ups. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)


To donate:  http://ca.movember.com/donate/

Pictured: Milan made the mistake of introducing this pose in the middle of our shoot. He had to sit like that for the next twenty minutes before switching to the other arm...and then coming back to this arm for the final shot.

 

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute: Preston Wilson & Joyce Mosby

During the early stages of prostate cancer there are few symptoms. In fact, many men in the early stages of prostate cancer have no symptoms at all. Without regular testing it is very difficult to find early stage prostate cancer. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate: http://ca.movember.com/donate/

Pictured: My very helpful models for the day, Preston and Joyce, graciously allowed me to photograph them in these moustaches after a long day of shooting we did for Still Life. Thank you both for your patience.

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute: Valery Gore

In the early stages, when the cancer cells are only in the prostate, the disease is very curable (cure rates of 95% or better) with surgery or radiation. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate: http://ca.movember.com/donate/

Pictured: Valery suggested wearing this hockey blouse to compliment her moustache. I think it's a good fit.

Moustache Mayhem, A Movember Tribute: Deaglan Kernohan-Wallingford

This series started in the summer just for fun actually and had no real purpose except to showcase hilarious moustaches. The other week I decided to round up thirty people to photograph in moustaches - both fake AND homegrown - to celebrate the moustache form and to pay tribute to Movember. One will go up each day of this month, so keep checking back!

The most common cancer among Canadian men - [prostate cancer] will afflict 1 in 6 men and is a greater threat for those with a family history of the disease. (From Prostate Cancer Canada)

To donate: http://ca.movember.com/donate/

Pictured: Deaglan sits with girlfriend, Amy's, art project after shaving his beard for this shot.

More Tests

More moustache out takes.

Top: Craig's car sits in his driveway.

Bottom: We kept moving Kimon's mannequin around, but I think it was more distracting than interesting.

Tests

Here are some choice test shots from the past few days of shooting.

Top: Lizzie poses under Talia's photo sign before putting on the moustache.

Bottom: Deaglan's girlfriend, Amy created an installation last year with these kids and they were just piled in a corner when I got to their place. The one in the bottom right corner eerily resembles me as a child I think.

Toronto Life - Ask an Expert: Matt Creelman

One of my favourite things I shot this summer for Toronto Life was the Ask an Expert series they ran in their Real Estate Guide that is out this month. The next four entries are the home experts I had the pleasure of meeting and photographing.

Matt Creelman is the head of Mattu Building Specialists. I met him at a house he was working on and made him stand in a hole in the floor while I shot. Those ended up being my favourite and TL printed the one on the right in the Real Estate Guide.


While I was shooting, Matt asked me to shoot a party for him...a party which actually turned out to be his wedding reception. Here's a shot of Matt with his beautiful wife, Tammy. (Congrats guys!)

Toronto Life - Ask an Expert: Rosarii Lannon

I won't lie, I was a little surprised when I first met Rosarri Lannon (Electro Dame). She's really petite and soft spoken, but she knows her stuff. She worked the whole time we shot while also directing a crew of men at the house they were rewiring. She was great to work with.

Toronto Life - Ask an Expert: Bob Beal

Bob Beal is the owner of Artisan Bathrooms and Kitchens. He met me in one the bathrooms he was in the process of renovating. He told me about several new kinds of low flow toilets, and the importance of lighting in bathrooms. Check out his work: http://www.artisanbathrooms.com/index.html

Toronto Life - Ask an Expert: Jennifer Wright

Jennifer Wright is an eco-friendly interior designer. The morning we did the shoot she had just dropped her kids off at camp and was preparing to go to a client meeting. She's super friendly, funny and a great mom...insisted I take an apple with me on my ride home (which is only thirty minutes long).

Friends in Bellwoods

Here's a shot of almost everyone involved on the Friends in Bellwoods 2 compilation at The Gladstone. Check out the SoundProof article here: http://soundproofmagazine.com/Canada/Features/Friends_In_Bellwoods_2_The_Sound_of_Success.html

Jeannie Quigley

Holly and her Noble Steed

Holly is one of the most interesting people I know. She has a passion for horses and vintage motorcycles, and she recently acquired this bike in the summer. I thought it'd be fun to combine her two loves in one shoot.

Ennui

Holly on the couch.

Moustache Mayhem - Part 2

Moustache Mayhem - Part 1