Spotted In Squamish... A Night Under The Stars | Alenka Mali Squamish Photography

“My favorite moment was when the moon rose up behind the park’s Pavillion, while sweet music played in the background.”

I have spent the last 2 months, organizing an event that no other job has prepared me for until this date. Who’d have thought that running a night locals market with some live music and amazing food would be that hard? Not me, that’s for sure.

In the last 5-6 years of my “working era” of my life, I have done many jobs. One more exciting than others. From dogsitting to babysitting, cleaning cars, rooms, photography, videography, web design, health consultations, sustainability, and zero waste consultation, content writing, digital marketing, content creating for brands over Instagram, and I could go on and on but who has time for that?

I’m a big fan of experiences. Work-related or not, experiences are great. In every aspect, any way you look at it, experiencing a trade, or an event, spending time with certain people… all of that shapes us in this special unique way that we use to live our life. Maybe it even shapes our values and opinions on certain things?

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If I were to write a book about my life one day, I’m pretty sure half of the things in there would seem unbelievable or impossible for some readers. I see myself being a “yes person” as one of my qualities, while others might label it as ‘reckless’ or ‘irresponsible’. Not that I worry, I love how I agree to opportunities that scare me at the moment, which usually (usually) turn out unforgettable later in life.

I headed into the event planning with a bit of excitement, I mean of course. I think Squamish needs more nightlife action, especially during the summer. Bringing the locals together to enjoy artists, showcase photographers and listen to musicians… what’s better than that?

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Spotted in Squamish happened for the first time on August 4th, starting at 6 pm at night. A day or two before were a nightmare for me, but I was keeping my nerves together, with a promise that everything will slow down after this weekend. (of course, with Crankworx starting just 5 days after that, even thinking about slowing down was impossible… who am I kidding?)

It was cute. Quite a few of my friends came over to support the event, lots of Squamish vendors were spreading a word about their business and sweet tunes from local band Carolyn Grass and Friends, Rob and Eric, and more of the local musicians. Super cute.

If there was one thing that I took from organizing and running this event was the fact that good things happen when the community steps together on a creative project like this. In times where Squamish is growing and expanding at this rate, it’s the most important I think, for events like this to happen. To connect the community. Connect the local artist, collaborate and have fun.

I’m excited to do it again, next summer.

More about Alenka

My name is Alenka and I’m a Squamish based photographer. I love shooting nature, sports, sports in nature… underwater shots, adventures in the mountains and days on snow! I’m stoked. Very simply put, I am a stoked girl, ready to get up at 2 in the morning and hike for sunrise, ready to go to the airport and take a random flight… I’m stoked on living and I love what I do for work.

Photography, web design and digital marketing have been things I’m proud to call my job! Very flexible, lots of traveling and even more adventures than when I was a kid. Here, on my website I share tips on photography, spreading awareness about the zero-waste lifestyle and sustainabilty and crazy stories from my travels. Welcome.