Located in Helena, Montana, the Cathedral of St. Helena is one of the city's most incredible structures. This landmark Roman Catholic cathedral, featuring 230 ft. twin spires, was modeled after the Votivkirche in Vienna, Austria and began construction in 1908. In 1980 the Cathedral of St. Helena was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
After launching in 2012, the Around the Hat photography series of Medicine Hat, Alberta has now grown to well over 5000 images within over two hundred unique photo sets.
Over the years I've updated the highlight reel for my hometown series as it has continued to grow, evolve, and reach more and more people. Have a look at this latest showcase below and explore more from the Around the Hat collection here.
The story of a main street, its evolution, and some of the people behind its recent revival is a compelling subject to explore. I set out to do just that with On 2nd, a brand new documentary short about the first block of 2nd Street in downtown Medicine Hat, Alberta. The project is set to release later this year on Editing Luke.
Featuring a handful of local business owners, On 2nd focuses on some of the strides that have been made in the last 5 (or so) years that have seen the street transform dramatically. Challenges certainly remain, but some of the achievements that have been made on this block may surprise you. Shooting for On 2nd is still underway, however the teaser can now be viewed above.