Looking for Llamas

Its like sqeezing out that last bit of toothpaste, or shaking one more drop of ketchup from the bottle – we have a sense of completeness unfulfilled. And thats how the three of us happened to be standing by a tree, poking our heads into the  branches and making strange animal noises.

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Bear Creek Park Portraits with Gia

We were trying to convince Gia that there were Llamas in the buses – we were coaxing one more smile from her tired, cold body and apparently, Llamas were quite the hit. So after watching the two adults make crazy gestures, sounds, and faces – Gia bent into the branches to look for Llamas. We got that one last smile – but the day did start off much easier!

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Looking for Llamas

I met Gia last year for her Xmas photos – we create a great template of her & mum to be printed & mailed. Alot cheaper than using the templates at the local print shop and customized to her vision. This March, Gia came out for some photos in the park just before her birthday.

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The pleasure of flying through the air should never leave us!

 

She had alot of fun, as all 2 year olds do, picking up tiny rocks & throwing them. Her energy was boundless – even after a tumble or two. We blew bubbles, flew a kite, tossed coins into a fountain, and, yes, applied lotion to flowers (ahh its a kid thing!).

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Bear Creek Park Portraits with Gia

 

Of course – no children photography session is complete without mud on the knees or some other messy mishap. But with a little touch of editing, Photoshop, and a patient hand – these ooops dont have to appear on your favourite enlargement / print.

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Edit / Touchups in Photoshop to remove muddy knees.

 

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This is NOT what the tax man is expecting me to include with my T4

I know! I KNOW! Its almost March 31st. I will wait until next week to Panic. And im not even sure if Ive got the right towel! How did February get here so fast!

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Family Day Out Experience - Relaxed Family Photography in Cool Locations

Dear February – I had so many plans for you that included – basically – nothing but the quiet, contemplative, structured review of my income, but overwhelmingly, my expenses from last year. A slow, slip-by-slip of paper receipts, scribbled & scrawled on, invoices with giant, red PAID stamps, and my trusty excel spreadsheets. But alas…..

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The best part of any Corporate Event is getting paid to eat!

 

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Food, Live Music, Dancing - Im always on the Guest List!

 

Its not even Valentines day (as if that matters to my calendar-deficient hubby), and I still havent done anything tax related! I know the tax man doesnt care about headshots, birthday-suited babies, family adventures, or corporate functions – but ive been so busy with all these fun projects these last – uh – I want to say couple of weeks – few days – and more is on its way…that Ive neglected my tax-time duties.

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Soft, Snugly, Babies...I get to kiss & hold them...pass them back when they cry

Yes I know – its all good – I love the photography, I love the editing, I love getting my customers out of their comfort zone & showing them the other side to their natural beauty…

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Modelling is One Portfolio Away

But still – it wont count for points when March 31st comes around and the HST form is late. Oh well – I guess there are plenty of hours between bedtime & the morning alarm. In the meantime, here are a few snaps from the last few sessions!

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Twins - double the kisses - double the fun!

But if you see the tax man coming my way – please invite him over for tea so I have a few extra seconds to prepare my books! I wont panic yet, because ive got some really exciting projects for the rest of this week.

I wont panic yet.

Nope.

Not one little bit.

 

Ok – maybe a little.

 

 

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Happy Birthday – Event Photography

I know from personal experience that I can either take photos at my kids’ birthday parties or I can have a party. Its not easy doing both – trying to capture those cute moments and making sure the chicken strips arent burning, the pop isnt getting knocked on the floor, and no-one is poking at the cake.

So – as an event photographer, parents have the time to socialize with their guests without worrying about taking or worse MISSING photos moments – grandma with the baby, the kids playing together, that otherwise reserved relative dancing. Being a bit of an outsider, i am able to mingle without needing to mingle, can laugh and enjoy without having to know what was said, and love doing my job.

Here are a couple snaps from R’s birthday party for his son.  It was such a pleasure to see all the kids and adults enjoying each others company, watching slide shows, dancing, eating and having a great time.

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Santa’s Naughty List – DRAFT

Im not saying these kids were naughty -  and I can totally see how their behaviour would have been stressful at a mall portrait studio where you are in & out – but Im thinking its best if Santa wasnt watching on the weekend cuz as parents we were definately not setting a good example by laughing so much.

M & her daugher and nephews came out for some casual and holiday season photos. We started with the most important family shot and even though it required more outfit changes – Im glad we did as the activity level was high and patient-sitting-in-one-spot-and-smiling level was low.

Us moms had a great time howling over the exploading snack container, the ripping of Santa’s head from a gift box, the reindeer horns that kept falling down, and the oh-so-not-sharing moments when the kids fought over the cool props. It wasnt your typical Xmas photo session and Im glad because kids should be kids and making memories is half the fun.

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Tiny Blessings – Baby Brooklyn

Today, amidst the sun and rain and snow, I met up with R & her two daughters – both under 2 and she is expecting another next year. She is a very brave and patient mom already – the third will bring more smiles in return for her sleepness nights.

Baby Brooklyn was the star of the photoshoot today and she was so patient with the in-ing and out-ing of blankets and baskets. The tiniest mewing was all we heard when she started to get uncomfortable.

And, for now, as all babies are, she will tolerate her big sister grabbing all the cool xmas toys out of her hands.

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Family Photos – Bear Creek Park

I met B&J in the summer for some family photos. We met again, after a few weather cancellations, on Sunday in Bear Creek Park. The weather held together long enough for us to have some fun shots of the kids playing in the leaves and some family portraits.

The kids were a blast and we had a running joke about iphones. Luckily, even though I had them wandering around across soaking wet grassy fields, down leaf-laden trails, and across moss-covered bridges, none of the kids slipped nor were covered in gobs of mud.

I say thats successful for a fall family photosession!

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Christmas Family Photos at Hawthorne Park

J&S brought their family to the studio for some classic family, halloween, and seasonal themed photos. The kids were a hoot of fun with more energy than you might imagine.

When the weather seemed to hold, we headed out to Hawthorne park and had fun in the playground, throwing leaves, and finding frogs.

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Baby Emma – 100 Days – Sneak Peak

Baby Emma celebrated her 100 Days and I had the pleasure of photographing her in her home. It was a fantastic day and even though we didnt go outdoor into their yard – we captured the stunning fall leaves through the living room picture window.

Emma was ready for her photoshoot with a pink and white dress, halloween pumpkin outfit, and a couple just-Diaper shots.

Mom & Dad and the grandparents each took time with Baby Emma and shared some quiet moments together.

Tiny Feet. Tiny Fingers.

Big Love

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