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Posted on October 26, 2009
Yesterday, I was the second shooter at Paul and Sarah’s special day. I am thankful for the opportunity to share in their joy. From the last minutes before the ceremony that seem like forever…
to witnessing the ceremony…
and the joy afterward:
to the details of the day:
and to one tired little flower girl:
Posted on October 22, 2009
This weekend, we spent a very chilly Saturday at Paletta Mansion and Park. I met this lovely family through Flickr, after fellow photographer and mom Robyn sent me a nice e-mail. We set up a photography session swap at the same place over the weekend. I took pictures of Robyn’s family on Saturday and we returned with my gang on Sunday for our turn. I appreciated having a chance to be both behind the camera with this family and in front of the camera with Robyn. I’m sure I’m not the only photographer who has about a gazillion photos of the kids and everyone else but me!
Let me tell you – I bow to those who make photographing toddlers look easy. The boys were both adorable and spirited. It did not help that the temperature hovered around the “see your breath” mark. I wanted to capture their playfulness and the family together at the same time. Here are some shots from the session:
Posted on October 20, 2009
This little girl is amazing. She lit right up and her beauty shone through. I met her parents at the Because Kids Grow Sale a couple of weeks ago and came back to photograph her a few days ago.
I just wish it was a bit warmer, so we could have stayed outside longer!
Posted on October 15, 2009
It only takes a couple of days in a spot where the only thing you have to worry about is where you would like to hike next, to make you realize how rushed our days are.
We have met some awesome “island” souls during our little getaway and are coming back refreshed.
We have plans to come back to Pelee and next time stay a bit longer!
Posted on October 5, 2009
I had the great pleasure of photographing this family this afternoon, hail, rain and all! They were game for pretty much anything I suggested and we had a blast. As I uploaded their photos, I saw a sweetness that underlies their photographs and I was humbled. Here are a few from today:
Posted on October 5, 2009
It takes me time to digest things. I was thinking about my experience at the Because Kids Grow sale yesterday and I keep coming back to one comment that many people made to me. It was something to the effect of “I wish we had pictures taken when…” It reminded me of the poem “Babies Don’t Keep.” So many people said to me that they thought about having family photos done and did not have time or it always got pushed to the back burner. I too wish there were more images of my family as the kids were younger. I understand the pressures of home, work, and life. I am so happy, though, to help other families stop for a few minutes, enjoy each other, and create some memories for tomorrow.
Posted on October 3, 2009
I had the great opportunity to join some really awesome people at the Because Kids Grow Sale in Oakville today. My table looked like this:
…and my finishing touches like this:
I also had fun chatting with fellow vendors at the sale. Heather, of La-Di-Da Babies, had the most scrumptious accessories that were not only adorable but will come in very handy on photo shoots. There were just too many to choose from!
Heather’s little girl, Ms. A was at the sale and was so content. Who knew that you can combine family and work life so well!