First Month in Paris

Amazing city. I am staying in Pigalle, proudly referred to as "the seedy underbelly" of Paris. Just below Montmartre and the Sacré-Coeur. My camera, as usual, hasn't left my side since I've been here. See a few shots from the first month below: 

The view from the Sacré-Coeur

Just an every-day street scene in Paris

Installation in the Galeries Layfayette

My favourite spot in Paris so far. Place des Vosges in the Marais.The oldest planned square in Paris

HIYO SILVER! 

Very cool basketball court designed by Stephane Ashpool, the self-described "Mayor of Pigalle"

MUSIC N ROLL. There is a street full of music shops in Pigalle including one dedicated to distortion pedals 

The perfect Sainte-Chappelle 

The 'hood

Gloomy Musée d'Orsay

View from Musée d'Orsay

Restaurant in the Musée d'Orsay

Abstract 

Beer!

Riding the swings in Jardin des Tuileries 

Celebrating

August in Paris. More on this soon. 

Ugly Paris

Lee Ufan's arch in Versailles 

Versailles 

Window boxes

It is! 

Latin Quarter

Dancers outside of the Palais Garnier

Monet's waterlilies in the highly recommended Musée de l'Orangerie

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East Van Interior Design

I had the pleasure of shooting this beautiful East Vancouver home designed by the lovely Vancouver-based interior designer, Bryony Wright.

3" thick quartz waterfall island countertop with Carrera marble subway tile backsplash. 

Open concept layout - kitchen/dining room

I was also lucky enough that the home owner liked my fine art photos and decided to hang some of my prints in prominent spaces in his home. It's always a treat to see your work printed on a large scale like this. 

A large black-and-white abstract photo shot by me and printed on acrylic hangs on the wall of the master bathroom. 

A Mediterranean tryptic printed on acrylic hangs in the upstairs hallway 

Geometric tile and stripes in the powder room. 

Love the white cow-hide rug in the living room

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All images © Levi Groeneveld - Vancouver Interior Design Photographer 

NYC

I have been planning a 6-12-month sabbatical of sorts in Paris, France. I plan to travel, work from abroad, find inspiration, learn some French, and eat a lot of cheese. Flying Half-way around the world, I figured that it was the perfect opportunity to make a pit-stop in New York City for a few days. I stayed at the charming Jane Hotel in a 50sqft (seriously) bunk-bed room. What more do you need? 

NYC is a special place. Take a look at some of the captures I made while there:

The newly opened One World Trade Center, AKA Freedom Tower. The 9/11 memorial nearby was very powerful. 

The view from the rooftop patio at The Standard Hotel. Wow! Beyonce's sister fought Jay Z in the elevator here! 

The MOMA. I could spend days here. 

Times Square

The Eldorado dominates the skyline.

Central Park has a bit of a surreal quality about it. This is Sheep Meadow. A beautiful lawn with incredible architecture on all sides. The scale has to be seen. 

Barnett Newman's 18' wide Vir Heroicus Sublimis in the MOMA.

Interior design haven, ABC Carpet and Home

Can't resist the vignettes in stores like this. Working-while-not-working.

Self-portrait in some Tom Dixon pendants at ABC Home. I have hundreds of narcissistic photos like this. I may compile them all in one place some day.  

The view from 30 Rock. 

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British Properties Contemporary

I had the opportunity recently to shoot a doozie of a home in the British Properties in West Vancouver. Shooting at twilight during the summer solstice makes for a bit of a long night, but it was worth it! Even though it presents its own set of challenges, I really like making photos of interiors at this time of day.

Endless angles to shoot in a beautiful home like this, so it was tough to pick and choose a few to share below. Enjoy! 

The panel-front fridge makes for a clean, seamless bank of cabinets. 

Dining room with a peek of the stairway leading to the lower level. 

Master bedroom 

The spa bathroom for pool use. 

This $2.8 million West Vancouver property is listed by Melanie Thomas, so send her a line if you're interested in the details! 

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Rooftop Lounge at Maddox Downtown

Pretty decent amenities at the brand-spanking new Maddox building at Drake and Howe in downtown Vancouver! This communal lounge boasts a big-screen TV, 10-seater dining room table, full kitchen, pool table, and even a little playground outside for the kids! Not bad. I got a little tour of the building while shooting a listing for Vancouver Realtor, Amar Pal. Give him a shout if you're interested in the details. 

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All images © Levi Groeneveld - Vancouver Interiors and Architectural Photographer 

North Van Rancher

I've seen so many homes of all shapes and sizes in my years taking real estate photos in Vancouver, that I feel like I have a good handle of what I personally like and what I don't in a home. I'll take the well designed "big enough" home over the castle-esque one with double digit rooms. 

For example, this rancher in North Vancouver was about 1800 square feet and it was more than sufficient. I like single story houses because while you give up something in basement storage, what you get in return is less "stuff" with which to fill your basement. Maybe it's the minimalist in me, but I'm a fan of less stuff. Unless that stuff is camera gear, of course... 

Either way, check out a few shots of this home below. North Shore Realtors Clive Benjafield and Steve Mitchell have the details if you have $1.5 million kicking around! 

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All images © Levi Groeneveld - Vancouver Real Estate Photographer