Traci Tosczak – Edmonton Model Headshot Photography

I spent an afternoon last week with the lovely Traci Tosczak to help her build her modeling portfolio.

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Canadian Finals Rodeo 2009 – Day 2

Kelly Timberman rides “Country Wages” in the bareback competition during the second day of Canadian Finals Rodeo at Rexall Place in Edmonton on November 12, 2009. Photo by Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal

Todd Woodward during the steer wrestling competition on the second day of Canadian Finals Rodeo at Rexall Place in Edmonton on November 12, 2009. Photo by Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal

Tanner Milan during the steer wrestling competition on the second day of Canadian Finals Rodeo at Rexall Place in Edmonton on November 12, 2009. Photo by Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal

Todd Maughan during the steer wrestling competition on the second day of Canadian Finals Rodeo at Rexall Place in Edmonton on November 12, 2009. Photo by Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal

Rayel Robinson rides to a first place time of 14.92 seconds in the ladies barrel racing competition on the second day of Canadian Finals Rodeo at Rexall Place in Edmonton on November 12, 2009. Photo by Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal

Devon Mezei is bucked off “On Que” in the bull riding competition during the second day of Canadian Finals Rodeo at Rexall Place in Edmonton on November 12, 2009. Photo by Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal

Canadian Finals Rodeo 2009 – Day 1

Remembrance Day and opening ceremonies during the first day of Canadian Finals Rodeo at Rexall Place in Edmonton on November 11, 2009. Photo by Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal.  Shot with a 75mm DIY Tilt-Shift lens.

Bareback riding during the first day of Canadian Finals Rodeo at Rexall Place in Edmonton on November 11, 2009. Photo by Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal

Joseph Fentiman rides “Cheadle Dee” to a first place win for the Novice Bareback event during the first day of Canadian Finals Rodeo at Rexall Place in Edmonton on November 11, 2009. Photo by Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal

Tyler Thomson rides “Ghost River” in the Bull Riding event during the first day of Canadian Finals Rodeo at Rexall Place in Edmonton on November 11, 2009. Photo by Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal

Afghanistan veteran Sgt. Thomas Bowden

Afghanistan veteran Sgt. Thomas Bowden poses for a photo outside his home in Edmonton on November 7, 2009. Photo by Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal

High School Football

Grande Prairie Warriors Jesse Noppibul, right, makes contact with Harry Ainlay Titans Colton Peters during the Senior Football Tier 1 Northern Semi Final at Clarke Park in Edmonton on November 7, 2009. Final Score 34-3 for the Titans. (Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal).

Harry Ainlay Titans Alex Bradley brings it in to the 1 yard line with Grande Prairie Warriors Josh Adams, left, and Ethan Backer on his side during the Senior Football Tier 1 Northern Semi Final at Clarke Park in Edmonton on November 7, 2009. Final Score 34-3 for the Titans.  Photo by Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal

Edmonton Oilers vs. Detroit Red Wings

Edmonton Oilers Jean-Francois Jacques celebrates his first-period goal on the Detroit Red Wings as Red Wings Brad Stuart falls during NHL action at Rexall Place in Edmonton on October 29, 2009. Photo by Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal

Edmonton Oilers Dustin Penner and Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard watch the puck go in for a first-period goal for the Oilers during NHL action at Rexall Place in Edmonton on October 29, 2009. Photo by Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal

Edmonton Oilers Shawn Horcoff fights for the puck with Detroit Red Wings Niklas Kronwall and goalie Jimmy Howard during first-period NHL action at Rexall Place in Edmonton on October 29, 2009. Photo by Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal

Detroit Red Wings Jonathan Ericsson gets a kick out of Edmonton Oilers Dustin Penner with Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard looking on during NHL action at Rexall Place in Edmonton on October 29, 2009. Photo by Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal

Edmonton Oilers Theo Peckham keeps his eye on the puck during NHL action against the Detroit Red Wings at Rexall Place in Edmonton on October 29, 2009. Photo by Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal

Edmonton Oilers Shawn Horcoff and Detroit Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg and goalie Jimmy Howard fight for the puck during NHL action at Rexall Place in Edmonton on October 29, 2009. Photo by Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal

Edmonton Oilers celebrate their 6-5 win over the Detroit Red Wings during NHL action at Rexall Place in Edmonton on October 29, 2009. Photo by Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal

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Staying clean to prevent H1N1

Server Haley Gardiner wipes down a table with a bleach solution at Col. Mustard’s Canteen in 10802 124St. in Edmonton on October 28, 2009. Photo Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal

Personal trainer Brett Kirkland sprays down a workout bench with sanitizer at New Body Health and Wellness, 12080 Jasper Ave. in Edmonton on October 28, 2009. Photo by Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal

Edmonton International Airport – One of Edmonton’s Top Employers

The  Edmonton International Airport culture committee is credited with coming up with the ideas and policies that got EIA on the list of Edmonton’s top employers. The committee poses for a photo at the EIG south of Edmonton on October 20, 2009. Photo by Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal

Thrill the World – World Record Attempt

Chelse Dufresne, front, leads dozens of Michael Jackson fans dressed as zombies to the song Thriller at West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Alta. on October 24, 2009 for “Thrill the World” global celebration of the life and music of Michael Jackson. There were 400 events in 42 countries as part of a Guinness World Record attempt. For video of the dance go to edmontonjournal.com/videos.  Photo by Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal

House of Refuge Mission

Colin Chong with House of Refuge Mission poses for a photo in the kitchen on October 23, 2009.  The mission, located at 10339A  95 St. in Edmonton is a downtown soup kitchen that serves between 100 and 300 people every night for dinner. Alberta Health Services has shut down the kitchen for contravening health and safety regulations. Volunteers that run the mission do not deny they are in violation but say they are worried about the homeless who depend on the service for sustenance. They say they do not have the money to fix the problems AHS has identified. Photo by Ryan Jackson / Edmonton Journal