2024: Gabriel's Version
2024 taught me many valuable lessons, tested my limits (more than a few times), and was filled with many memorable moments. From a personal perspective, 2024 challenged me to be a better parent, partner, and person. From a professional standpoint, 2024 was a big year, and I am thankful for the opportunities it brought me and the ability to keep doing what I still dearly love.
Instead of writing a year-in-review post, here are some of my most memorable moments of the past 12 months in photos:
Going to work with a purpose
It has been a privilege to go to work every day and do what you know best. From animations and videos to photos and podcasts, I have had a chance to create some incredible content that illustrates how eSentire is growing as a company and ultimately protecting our clients.
eSenire HQ
I hopped on a plane a few times to go interesting places
An opportunity to travel to Europe for the first time
eSentire allowed me to visit our Cork, Ireland office to capture video content for one of our clients abroad.
Tights streets of Ireland.
Dungarvan, County of Waterford, Ireland
Visiting the US a few times
The Gateway Arch in St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
The Power Light District in Kansas City
Winston Salem, North Carolina
A yearly family trip to Florida is always on the cards
Anna Maria Island, Florida
It's always a sad time leaving the hot weather to go back home
Taking the camera out to the game
I will bring my camera whenever I can. Sports photography is something that I'm ready to conquer in 2025.
Kitchener Rangers vs. Windsor Spitfires (Ontario Hockey League)
Kitchener Rangers vs. Sudbury Wolves (Ontario Hockey League)
Exploring the side hustle
Since officially starting my own photography business, I've been fortunate to help out some fantastic organizations and small businesses in 2024
London Community Foundation (Vision Soho Alliance)
Plasma Car Races (KidsAbility)
Claudia de Rham Speaking at Perimeter Institute
Concert at Perimeter Institute
Food Photography for Gyro Bytes
And Dusting off the old film camera
Using a film camera for the first time in a few years. There is something about taking photos and not being able to preview them, and you have to wait until the prints are ready
At the Donkey Sanctuary in Guelph, Ontario (Canon AE-1 with Kokak Gold 200)
The Family at the Donkey Sanctuary in Guelph, Ontario (Canon AE-1 with Kokak Gold 200)
Looking ahead to 2025
There's a lot to be excited about for the next 12 months. I can't wait to dive into some new photography projects, especially in motorsports. This has been on my mind for a few years, and I hope to experience it again this year. I plan to open an online store to sell photo prints, which should be a great way to share my work with more people and potentially showcase it in person. Throughout all of this, I'll keep creating awesome content for eSentire. Plenty of great adventures are coming up, and I'm ready for them!