Intelligentsia Coffee in Pasadena, California

I popped into Intelligentsia Coffee in Pasadena, California as I continued my exploration. With a long list of locations I planned to photograph for my series that day, I amazingly found myself ahead of schedule. An impromptu hot chocolate was just the boost I needed as I caught up on a few messages and planned the remainder of my afternoon. 

Located right in the heart of Old Pasadena, I fell in love with this coffee shop during my first visit over the summer. I had found Intelligentsia Coffee by accident and knew I wanted to return if I found myself in Pasadena again. Things thankfully worked out, and as I finished my drink I couldn't pass up the chance to grab a few shots of the space.  
    

Lougheed House in Calgary, Alberta

Built in 1891 by Senator James Alexander Lougheed, the Lougheed House is a historic sandstone mansion located in Calgary, Alberta's Beltline neighbourhood. This massive home was once the social and political hub for prominent Calgary residents in the early 20th century. Today, Lougheed House boasts a museum, event space, and restaurant, and is recognized as both a Provincial Historic Site and a National Historic Site of Canada.

Loughheed House in Calgary, Alberta ca. 1912

Loughheed House in Calgary, Alberta ca. 1914

A Surprise Gift | Keen Canada

Last week I received this amazing care package from Keen Canada, which among a handful of awesome gifts, included a stylish pair of Persol sunglasses and a brand new pair of their Citizen Keen boots. As I mentioned on Instagram, second only to my camera, a good pair of boots makes all the difference when I'm out on a travel shoot. 

Keen Canada reached out to me back in the summer, but I had no idea they would be sending me such a generous gift. Enclosed in a beautiful wooden box, and in addition to the boots and sunglasses, the package also included a personalized note, leather journal, Byrd pomades, a travel thermos, and a slim metal wallet.

Excuse the shout out, but I felt Keen Canada really deserved this one. I was impressed with the care and attention to detail that went into putting this together. I just wanted to make it clear that it didn't go unnoticed. So, thanks very much to Keen! You're bound to notice these boots popping up in a few of my familiar "foot shots" in some future travel adventures. 
   

A photo posted by Luke Fandrich (@editingluke) on Nov 3, 2016 at 4:50pm PDT