WE CANADA Champions.

Those people who are putting their face and their passion behind this amazing cause. First up is Agam Darshi, Having briefly met Agam at the WE CANADA  campaign launch back in November, i had the pleasure of meeting her again for some portrait photos for the WE CANADA website. The shoot took place at her beautiful apartment in Vancouver with it’s breath taking views over the city and the surrounding sea and mountains.

Agam is a rising star in the Vancouver Film Industry. Agam booked her very first audition for the recurring role of Hemma on “Renegade Press.Com”. Since then she has landed substantial roles in “L-Word” (Showtime), CBC’s “49th and Main”, “Zixx Level II” (USA Cartoon Network, YTV), “Haunting on Sorority Row” (Lifetime) alongside Gossip Girl Leighton Meester and “Playing for Keeps” with Emmy award winner Jennifer Finnigan.

Agam Darshi has also earned roles on Final Destination 3, Supernatural, Stargate Atlantis, Tru-Calling, Snakes on a Plane, Criminal Minds and Dead Zone.

Recently Agam can be seen playing the kick-ass tough girl Kate Freelander in the hit Scyfy show “Sanctuary”. Later this year you can also see her in Roland Emmerich’s upcoming blockbuster feature film “2012″.

Agam is also a talented writer/filmmaker and recently finished production on her short film “Bollywood Beckons”. Born in England and raised all over Canada, Agam grew up with a deep love for the arts.

This amazing personality and confidence in front of the camera made for a great photo shoot.

Geek Section: These shots were done using a super simple set up of one flash unit with a 24″ beauty dish just to the right of me. The shot settings were f 2.8, 1/100s at ISO 100. I used the Canon 24-70 f2.8 lens, although i do prefer the 70-200 f2.8 the chosen spot for the photo would allow it. Minor retouches included softening the flash highlights and a slight vignetting.

Check out Agam at http://www.agamdarshi.com/

This month i was made the Head Photographer for the WE CANADA campaign for the Earth Summit Coalition 2012 in Rio. I like to do my bit for the community but to be asked to do my bit for Canada was just awesome. You know what though, anyone can be a part of it and support the cause. Here are a few words from Helen Beynon to tell you a bit more:

2010 was a pretty great year in Canada. Vancouver hosted the 2010 Winter Olympic games, bringing revelry to the streets and creating a strong feeling of national pride. Not only did we do a great job hosting the games in spring-like temperatures, but we also won the most gold medals. Go Canada Go! The Olympics were an amazing display of what we Canadians are capable of when we really put our minds to it – we have a lot to be proud of.

Unfortunately, our international track record in sustainability isn’t quite as good as our athletics. At the 2010 UN Conference of the Parties for Climate Change in Cancun, Canada was awarded First, Second AND Third place ‘Fossil Awards’ for their failure to contribute to international climate change negotiations. We have a lot of work to do if we want to clean up our international reputation!!

As proud Canadians, we need to tell our government that we care about the environment, and we want to work on creating a more sustainable society, here and around the world. “How can I do that?”, you might be asking?? By joining us and making your voice heard through WE CANADA!

WE CANADA is an initiative to strengthen Canadian leadership at the 2012 UN Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Global leaders will come together at this summit to work on creating real change for sustainability – and Canada needs to be there with a plan for action! The lead-up to this event is a chance for us to look at where we have come from, where we need to go, and how WE CAN create a sustainable future!

We don’t have much time to waste. We’re living beyond our means, wasting our resources and taking away from our fellow human beings – those who live around the world in poverty, as well as future generations. We need to take action NOW, by telling our government to take leadership at the Earth Summit, and by making the necessary changes in our own lives.

“Sustainability” doesn’t mean living poorly – it means spending more time with friends and family, saving money, being healthier, and generally IMPROVING your life! Not to mention the lives of others around the world.

Learn more about WE CANADA, and join the movement at www.earthsummit.ca. Share your innovative ideas and actions. Work with others to build sustainable communities. Tell our government we’re ready to make a positive change!