[005/365] Little Miss Sunshine
Susan and I warmed up for a corporate portrait shoot with Yvonne Chiang from Chiang PR. Suffice to say, we were both a little jumpy.

[007/365] The Ladies of Beyond Pink 2009
The day after the shoot with Yvonne Chiang was the Beyond Pink 2009 conference, a two-day series of workshop geared towards helping young women in business develop their careers. Theoretically the most awesome gig ever, but in practice, it was pretty awkward. (Totally worth it, though.)

[010/365] Last-Minute Preparations
I had been meaning to book Laura Lee for some time, we finally had a chance to sit down for a brainstorming / warm-up session.

[012/365] Sin
In between Laura Lee’s outfit changes, Christina hopped in front of the camera for her 15-seconds of fame.

[016/365] Clear Blue Water
Bon voyage! Cruising the Atlantic ocean on the Carnival Valor en route to the Carribean.

[017/365] Bob
First stop in the Carribeans: Grand Cayman. This gentlemen was the man who chartered our stingray excursion.

[018/365] Infectious
Even in Isla Roatan, Miley Cyrus paraphernalia is sold.

[020/365] Fire!
Didn’t have a chance to leave the compound at Belize, so I turned my eye to tourists instead – in particular,this kid at boats.

[020/365] Between Giants
Leaving the beautiful island of Cozumel, sister ships sat waiting at the dock. (For all travelers – as gorgeous as Cozumel is, don’t drink the water or eat the veggies. You will suffer.)

[025/365] When All Else Fails
11:45PM. With only 15 minutes to get my daily photo, I found these figurines, bounced a flash off my ceiling, and BAM! – magic.

[028/365] Chasing Sunlight
Found a Korean girl in a tree. Decided photos were a great idea, and it turned into a complete set.

[029/365] Happiness
My bedroom wall, lined with albums that have inspired me over the years.

[030/365] Silence
The end of month 1. It’s surprisingly quiet in sub-zero temperatures. Diana and I bundled up for a rather short-lived walk around on Burnaby Mountain.

365 Days has been a trying experience. 30 days in, and I had already spent most of my ideas. Most days, I find myself wandering aimless, looking for a shot. That said, at the time of writing, I’ve already made it to day 92. Oh well. We’re here – might as well go all out.

Like what you saw? Don’t forget to add me on Flickr and on Facebook for more! Looking to hire a photographer? Give me a shout!

Last Thursday, Shane Gibson and Stephen Jagger launched their social-media guide book, “Sociable!“, with a huge meetup that had Yaletown’s V Lounge packed from wall to wall. It’s been a week since the event, and now that we’ve all had a chance to chat, let’s see how sociable you really are.

I have five copies of “Sociable!” signed by Shane Gibson to give away. What I propose is that you choose one or more people you’ve met through social media or networking, and spread some good karma by writing a blog post on why they are awesome.

Did someone help you through a rough patch? Did someone teach you something new? Or, is there someone you admire? You can write a paragraph, or an entire essay if you choose; length doesn’t really matter, so long as great people are recognized and relationships are made.

Sounds good? Here are the fine details:

• There are five prizes available. Each prize consists of a free copy of “Sociable!” signed by Shane Gibson. (If you’re a Vancouver winner, you also get a free Starbucks coffee on me.)
• Two winners will be chosen by random draw, and three for sending the most love.
• In order to be eligible for prizes, entrants must
  1. Write a blog post about why one or more people they have met through social media or networking are awesome
  2. Include a link pointing back to this blog post, stating that more awesome people and contest details can be found at jeremylim.ca, and finally
  3. Comment on this page with an introduction on who you are, who you nominate, and a link to your blog post.
• One (1) additional entry can be won for the random draw by tweeting the following message: “Are you #sociable? Prove it and win a signed copy of ‘Sociable!’ from @jeremylim. Contest details at http://ow.ly/13Vc9“. In order for the additional entry to count, you must leave a link to your tweet with your submission comment. (No, you don’t have to follow me – but it’d be nice.)
• Entries close at 11:59PM PST on February 12th, 2010. (The world is here for the Olympics! Go stand in line at your nearest Skytrain station and meet people!) Prize winners will be announced on Twitter and jeremylim.ca on February 15th, 2010.

And the legal stuff:

• You must be at least 18 years old to win. All costs of receiving the prizes (with the exception of minor shipping costs) are the responsibility of the winners
• The contest is open worldwide, provided contests such as this one are legal in the entrant’s country or region of citizenship. Winners outside of Canada may incur a small shipping fee (depending on what I can negotiate out of the post office).
• Jeremy Lim shall not be responsible for any damages to the prizes (e.g. instant combustion, meteor strikes, etc.) or delays in transit, both local and worldwide.

That’s about it. Questions? Leave them in the comments. Otherwise, get out there and go be sociable!

This Saturday, January 23rd, 2010, Andy Moor – #15 DJ in the world (and a personal hero of mine) – made his first Vancouver appearance of 2010 in a sold-out show at Mint Nightclub. With the venue packed wall-to-wall, Andy put on massive show that had attendees in a frenzy, despite a series of sound problems.

My highlight of the night? I was crouching out of a photograph, and Andy rushed past, kneeing me in the face. Still deciding whether or not I’m happy about that encounter. Meh. C’est la vie. Good show, Andy Moor!

Looking for more photos of the night? They’re all on Flickr and Facebook!

2009 was my best year yet, full of firsts and lots of learning. All areas of my life – especially music, photography, marketing (and my waistline) – saw great changes. Still, with each new year, there’s much to be done. By the end of 2010, I will

• Learn to live in the moment by putting the iPhone down and leaving the camera behind.
• Use goals and the Pomodoro Technique so I can get more done.
• Be kinder because people are all that matter in the end.
• Stop being a perfectionist so I can learn to let go.
• Learn mandarin and travel to China because it’s time I get in touch with my roots.
• Learn to communicate better because connections are everything.
• Read more and practice perfect practice so I can grow.
• Launch Synthios, my online music academy.
• Release my album “Prelude”. (It’s been on hold for years.)
• License my music and photos because it’s about time passion paid off.
• Get Explored on Flickr 25 times because once isn’t enough.
• Sleep a decent amount at a decent hour because these panda eyes aren’t flattering.
• Drop 25 pounds because being round doesn’t help the panda situation.

This list is bound to grow over the next few days, but these are the main items. So – if I’m not sexy by the end of 2010, you all have permission to yell at me.

How about you? What are your resolutions? How do you keep yourself motivated? (I keep copies of my goals in rooms I spend the most time in.)

Above & Beyond, I’m sorry. You know I like you a lot, and we’ve had some really great times – but please vacate the thrown.

On Saturday, December 19th, trance veterans Nic Chagall and DJ Bossi (better known together as Cosmic Gate) filled the Red Room to capacity for what was easily my favourite show of the year. The night was an unrelenting joyride, featuring many of the best tracks of 2009 – and of course, a generous helping of Cosmic Gate classics as well.

Looking for more photos? Find the high-resolution versions on Flickr, or tag yourself on Facebook.

Between Grand Cayman, Roatán, Belize, and Cozumel, Cozumel easily my favourite (and by far the most beautiful). White-sand beaches, connected by dusty highways, cover most of the island’s circumference. While tourist buses exist, most visitors wander on their own by scooters, jeeps, or retro Beetles.

A word of warning to Jeep riders: don’t step on the plastic cover over the back tires. It will bend and you will fall. (Maybe even sack yourself. It was touch and go for a bit.)

Speaking of warnings, like most places in Mexico – steer clear of the food. Every time I visit Cozumel, I get food poisoning, and it always happens at the exact same spot (with this awful sign). Sure, you might have an iron stomach, and yes, it tastes great, but chances are, you’ll end up reeling in bed for a week and it’s just not worth it.

That said, if you do end up at that restaurant, go get yourself a full-body massage by the ocean. From now on, I demand every massage be done by water. Amazing.