August 2008 archives

Interview With Staind Frontman Aaron Lewis On Their New Album

August 29, 2008 by Ian MacKenzie
Last Tuesday I shot a segment for VancouverIAM involving an interview with Aaron Lewis, the frontman of the metal band Staind. You may not know this about me, but I dislike being on camera. I much prefer to work behind the lens. So I enlisted the hosting help of Matt Anderson (of Naked Bike Ride [...]

Does Your Path Have Heart?

August 20, 2008 by Ian MacKenzie
I’m a believer that everything happens for a reason. But not in the way most people tend to use the phrase. Traditionally, I find optimistic people say “everything happens for a reason” when they’re trying to console a friend after a painful event. Or to convince themselves that a poor decision or consequence is the [...]

Tri-City News: The Joys Of Telecommuting

August 1, 2008 by Ian MacKenzie
A few weeks ago, I pitched an idea to the local newspaper about the growing popularity of telecommuting from home. Turns out, their reporter was looking for a interviewee on this very same topic! Read a larger version here. Also, I thought it was great the photographer let Karen wear her McLovin t-shirt, in a [...]