I cannot imagine how it feels to be getting ready to have a child ready to fly from the nest. I am simply not there yet, thank goodness. Photographing Jane and her wonderful multi-talented, rugby-playing, university-bound (in quick succession as they are nice and close in age) girlies was a real treat. We spent a couple of hours in one of the spots discovered during a photo walk of Hamilton, or the “busy city” as the ladies used to know it by. There were some interesting additions to the shoot, including not knowing when the next bird was going to strike us, but there were also laughs and a tear or two. I hope the big university move goes well for you Allie – good luck to ya! Enjoy frosh week and all that university has to offer. Jane – I will call you when I’m there in a few short years.

Here’s one of the proud mama and her girlies:

spidery goodness

How is your summer going? With the gorgeous and hot weather, we’ve enjoyed our holiday time so much. My favourite time this summer, apart from being near water, has been the exploring we’ve done. I have to share one of the places that we have seen with you. It’s not historically significant or even that important otherwise, but man, was it fun! We spent a good hour in there and these were some reasons why:

Antique/rummage store with home-made sign (that you can barely see!)

There was a rambling house on the property that doubled as a depository for the china and small items. I chatted with the storekeeper for quite a while and found out that their amazing collection of things was amassed over a period of forty years!

if you needed a teacup or a mug, there were thousands to choose from!

There were so many things outside and most of them were wonderfully rusty.

wrought iron galore

even the bottles had their place

licence plates from every province spanning a century

Sad Iron?

It was truly a photographer’s dream: eye candy everywhere. I vowed to return the next time I’m nearby!

Kudos to Daniela and Sonya who braved a very hot day to join us. Check out these fabulous shoes!!

They looked gorgeous while striking some serious poses while climbing onto various things and venturing into some interesting areas of the alley!

The kids have also found new friends: some local and some from as far away as Maine and California. The beauty of childhood has erased the distance between them and they have become fast friends.

One thing I know for sure: I will miss the beauty of the Island and its people…

Aaah, families! What a difference when a family of two becomes a family of three…

I met up with Jaclyn and Alko and their little man yesterday and we had a whirlwhind of a shoot at the Hidden Valley Park here in Burlington. They were game for a lot ~ including a high chair in the middle of a flower field and bracing against a bit of drizzle toward the end! I love how this shot emphasizes their closeness. And the most important little person is in the middle

Tricia and Andrew’s photo set brings a smile to my face as it reminds me of their almost palpable connection during the session. The easy silence between them, the slow and natural smiles that happened along the way as they glanced at each other, and the way they nestled in each other’s arms wherever we stopped.

I hope these bring a smile to your face too. I am looking forward to sharing in your celebration next month!