Candice Ryan: 'California Sunrise' Photo Gallery

Taken just prior to the winning cover shot.........a beautiful candid

Candice Ryan - 'California Sunrise' Photo Shoot - January 2014

Candice Ryan - 'California Sunrise' full body shot - January 2014

This one was a close first, however, it was too 'happy' for the theme of the song for a cover.....simply, beautiful

Candice Ryan - 'California Sunrise' -January 2014

Breathtakingly Beautiful

California Sunrise' - The Full Cover photo 

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Photography, Editing, & Graphics: Candice Marshall
Recording Artist: Candice Ryan
Hair: Shauna Wheeler - Anela Salon
MUA: Becky Gendron -Beyond Eden Makeup


Links:

Candice Ryan: https://www.facebook.com/candiceryan01

Shauna Wheeler: https://www.facebook.com/anelasalon.ab

Becky Gendron: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beyond-Eden-Makeup-by-Becky-Gendron/245090978868892

Bryan Finlay: 'Tonight is Alright' Behind the Scenes Photo Gallery

(l-r) Jon Squires, Drew Carlson, Bryan Finlay, and Vinnie Worth

Details! We had to watch everywhere we stood! Pretty sure I still have paint on my camera bag.....

Smaller Crowd assembles just prior to Finaly Filming....a larger group was added after this scene

Blake McWilliam (legs, right) and his Camera Crew double checking their footage

Boys start getting goofy here......

Up and away he goes! lol! The band taking a break from filming. I have so many funny shots I had a hard time choosing!

One half of the Mastermind behind HandsUp Records and Finlay's Manager, Ari Rhodes (center) with Recording Artists Olivia Wik (left) and Rachel Woznow (right) Olivia had me in laughing during editing-
almost EVERY photo I captured has her making a goofy face. LOL! 

Bryan asked the girls to pose with 'Pop Star Face' in this one...they missed the memo on that for this shot....too funny!

Hammertime! (AKA: Breaktime) Bryan hanging out with the cast

Three of the most talented young ladies you'll ever meet! (l-r) Recording Artists Rachel Woznow, Yasmeen Najmeddine, and Olivia Wik. Sooooo beautiful!

Playtime! Finlay and Rhodes have some playful wrestling banter between scene changes...Davidson doesn't even flinch lol! Boyz will be Boyz...

If you could caption this photo what would it say? I too, was speechless...the look on Rhode's face was like he was 'caught'. LOL! Even Davidson was laughing!

Stylist Cassy Meier (far right) preps extras for the 'Color Bomb' scene

Color!!!!!!

Director Blake McWilliam (center facing camerman) gives direction to his crew

One of the COOLEST scenes ever! Dancing and Colorbombing! 

Everyone gathers to check out the footage....Last Scene of the evening 'Colorbomb Dancing'!

Finlay stayed right until the end and gives his nod of approval for the scene that was just filmed.

This young lady sure knew how to Bust-A-Move! 

Well, two out of three ain't bad.....LOL! Jon Squires, you're grounded! HA HA! (l-r) Drew Carlson, Vinnie Worth, and Jon Squires - The Band!

Details on Finlay's Costume was amazing - Very Creative!

BUSTED ON CAMERA! The boys at costume change

Drew Carlson, Guitar player for Bryan Finlay gets ready for filming to start

Drummer for Bryan Finlay, Vinnie Worth during filming

Cast members wait for their cue

Dan Davidson captures the moment

One of my personal favorites of Jon Squires (Guitar) and Vinnie Worth (drums). Everyone is alive in this pic!

McWilliam captures Worth on camera

The Dynamic Duo of HandsUp Records: Dan Davidson (left) and Ari Rhodes (right). 

The prettiest guitar in the west! Jon Squires set this baby down during filming and it took everything in me not to want to touch it! lol! soooo pretty! 

That's a Wrap Folks! Now, you'll have to wait for the video to come out! soon.........

Be Sure to go to: https://www.facebook.com/bryanfinlaymusic and keep watching for the release of this AWESOME video! 

Bryan Finlay: Filming of 'Bulletproof' Behind the Scenes

I run into the Edmonton Paintball Facility on December 11^th, 2013 hoping  to escape the snow and chill that has begun to settle in my bones and I am wondering why I am not headed home after a long work day to the comfort of my warm bed. I pass through the chilly foyer of the building into a large room occupied with several excited young people. It isn’t long when I am reminded as to the reason why I am there: I turn my head and make eye contact with young Singer/Songwriter Bryan Finlay, who, has given me every reason to believe in the resurrection of a truly soulful and inspiring recording artist of our time. He has impressed me consistently every time I am graced with his presence, and I smile to myself knowing full well that it would have to take a major obstacle to prevent me from attending ANY event he’s involved in.

He gives me a nod from across the room and makes his way over to me and my family who were thrilled to be partaking in the filming of his latest music video: ‘Tonight is Alright’. The song has made its way into the top ten spot on radio stations in the last year and the release of his album ‘Bulletproof’ on October 5^th at the Starlite Room in Edmonton has catapulted him into the spotlight performing with other established artists such as Down With Webster, K-OS (at the Hot 107 Patio Party this summer, Finlay was the winner of the Hot 107 radio station Hot Factor contest!) and Dirty Radio.

“Do you like my Baked Potato pants?” he smiles modeling a shiny silver pair of trousers which esteemed stylist, Cassy Meier (appearances on Breakfast Television) has picked out for the video shoot. (As a side note: Finlay even had lights sewn into a second pair of pants for a close up/in-the-dark scene – lights! Brilliant!) Of course, I laugh, it’s his wicked sense of humor which has has enraptured and charmed  friends, family (and now his fan base): he is down to earth and relatable and in every aspect of his career thus far, it shows. His fan page and twitter followers continue to climb and awareness within the community, (and quite frankly, even internationally) has caught on like a prairie fire.

This is also the very same young man I watched shivering in a water fountain at midnight in Sir Winston Churchill Square this past summer while filming his first video, ‘Bulletproof’ which just released today (go to: http://youtu.be/5rYwoKCBqnM to watch it!). It is a song that has been specifically written about his experience with heartbreak as a result of being bullied. While cast and crew of the video tried to escape the heat of the summers eve during the filming of 'Bulletproof' (a vintage 1920’s period setting), cast and crew of the December filming for his second video was a stark contrast: modern, bright colors, paint splattered everywhere, color bombs and a very excited young crowd (including his sister Caitlyn!) danced and fist-pumped while Director, Blake McWilliam and his team (who directed & recorded both Finlay’s music videos) captured it all.

From his early days until this moment, it has been a tough but rewarding journey for Finlay and he has openly expressed his experiences with being bullied while in school, a challenge which has he has faced and overcome through his music recordings. The song 'Bulletproof' was written with this in mind and the video is a reflection of the kind of emotional torment and deception that some of us experience which makes this next hit very relatable to his fans. The recording itself is a masterpiece: soft, languid tones reminiscent of a young Frank Sinatra combined with Finlay's distinguished vocals truly lend intensity. This is a song that will hit you right in the heart. 

Finlay’s biggest support team, Dan Davidson and Ari Rhodes (Hands Up Record label Producers and management team for Finlay) were also present along with his peers in the industry: Recording Artists 'Flash Jam' (band), Rachel Woznow, Olivia Wik, Candice Ryan and Yasmeen Najmeddine, most of whom are featured in both of his music videos. Feedback from Rhodes and Davidson was apparent in the smiles on their faces as they stopped to chat with the cast. When asked what he thought of the filming of 'Tonight is Alright', Davidson replied with an enthusiastic "It's gonna be awesome! We are very pleased with all of it!". Recognition goes out to both men for their countless hours in meticulous planning the steps to success that has lead Finlay to this point. In addition, band members Jon Squires, Drew Carlson and Vinnie Worth have consistently supported Finlay at every performance both through filming of the videos and public performances (even if it included subzero temperatures and freezing their fingers off as they did New Years Eve!). Their individual excellence in their own respective fields is true quality sound.

I look forward to many more upcoming performances and appearances by this team as they move forward into this new year! Well done Boyz!

*Please note: Tonight is Alright Photo Album to follow in Separate Feature*

Photo Gallery for Bulletproof:

Dan Davidson (center) with members of the band 'Flash Jam'

Touch Ups! Finlay and his Model Muse take five

Actors prepping for the nightclub scene

Stylist Cassy Meier (Center) preps Finlay in his Tux while Director Blake McWilliam gives direction

The Mystery Lady...

Lights, Camera.......Action!

Model, Nica Stone

Finlay stops to chat for a few 

Recording Artists Unite! Candice Ryan with Flash Jam

Bryan Finlay

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Side Note: Huge recognition goes out to Davidson whose wife gave birth to their baby girl only days prior to the filming of 'Tonight is Alright' in December. It couldn't have been easy to carry off the role of ‘new dad’ and still have the determination to see his artist through the process of filming the video on very little hours of sleep. I am not surprised though, Davidson has attended all of Finlay’s events this past year, setting up, performing with, and lending his support whenever possible (as well as launching new music with his band Tupelo Honey)!