Trains, Games and Spider-Man???

Sep 26, 2008

Trains, trains, and more trains. What would make a 3 year old boy any happier? Well, how about a midway with games and a Ferris Wheel, pony rides, presents, cake, and of course, spiderman.

With a birthday held at Fort Edmonton Park, this little 3 year old had all his spidey senses tingling with so many exciting things to see and do. Kids spread from one end of the park to the other coming together to share the fantastic, made-by-mom, cake and the delicious Hobo's Lunch aboard the Railway Dining Car. A trip (okay, maybe 2) around the park on the train with a stop by for a gallop with the ponies made the day complete.

I had a really tough time narrowing down this batch as I loved so many shots. There were so many amazing things to capture. We all had a blast and Ethan is STILL reminding me of the need to have another train ride.

Please check out the whole slideshow as I really LOVE this session. I couldn't possibly choose just a few to blog!

Breaking a Sweat

Sep 20, 2008

I don’t know if it’s because I’m new at photography, or if it’s because this particular family are friends of mine, but the nerves struck again as I attempted my first family session. I’m really glad that they were okay with a newbie like me taking their pics to help commemorate the 70th birthday and the 1st birthday of two of its members.

I tried having the shoot in the early evening in hopes that the high sun would start to dip, giving relief of the 30+ degree weather smoldering the earth that day. With the absence of clouds, and bedtime beckoning the little gaphers, I worked up a sweat trying to avoid squinting eyes and harsh contrast.

My two kiddo’s tagged along and I think my lil’ guy was too distracted by a certain someone’s beauty and cuteness that he wound up in some of the pics but hey, I’m a little biased with my viewfinder.

Pre Wedding Jitters

Sep 11, 2008

Well I finally got the chance to do what most photographers aim to do at some point. I got to photograph a wedding. I got to tag team alongside a very talented photographer, Amber Lee of Amber Lee Photography, and the whole time I was gearing up for it, I was shakin’ in my knickers.


I mean, this is a wedding. Someone’s magical moments. I better not flub this up. What if my camera craps out on me? What if I forget to put in my memory card? Or worse yet, leave the lens cap on?? Is Hope nuts? I’m not ready for this. She’s crazy. Yep, spaghetti squash kinda’ crazy. I think I must have had a million trips to the bathroom trying to get the butterflies under control before I left. I can’t go. I’m sick. I have to go. Um, no. I mean to the wedding. OMG, what am I going to do? What if I get lost and can’t find my way to the ceremony? Oh yeesh.

I think I thought every horrible thought a photographer can muster up before knocking on that door. What if this is the wrong door? What if I’m in the wrong part of the city? I’m such an idiot. Ohhhhhh…..


Within 15 minutes of being invited in by Sally and Yvonne, I found friends for the day. Or maybe longer. These people were NICE! And friendly, and relaxed, and just well, so darn happy. That made me happy and oh how the day followed suit.


What a perfect wedding Yvonne and Dan had. Her daughter by her side, a belly full of babies, a beautiful day, a beautiful ceremony, lots of laughs, and just a wee smidge of rain.


Thank you for letting me help you keep some of those memories with you. It was a real joy to follow you around, playing paparazzo for the day. The hardest part now, is narrowing down the gazillion and one photos I have of your wedding. Oh my! Stay tuned though, an album full of photos are just around the corner....

A Precious Bunch.

Sep 9, 2008

Another little baby welcomed the world with her birth back in July and soon after, I was setting up shop in their living room, camera in hand to take some pics of her being so darn cute and tiny. Tiny little hands, tiny little fingers, toes, and a tiny little nose. She was loving the camera and gave me a million cute poses! Watch out for this lil one Mom! She’s gorgeous. Thank you for letting me capture those precious little baby photos for you. It was a real pleasure.







and of course her brother wanted to pose for a few shots too! What precious kids.

Mr. C.

So as I’ve been attempting to switch over computers, it has put me behind blogging schedule and time has flown by quicker than I wish. Babies are growing up faster than I can say “click”. I was able to do my first in-home photo session with a little baby that I got to hold on his first day in the big, wide, world. Not only did I get to see him get his head measured for the first time, and being held by his big brother for the first time, I got to take some uber cute pics for his ma and pa to enjoy while he was still a little wiggler. In the mix, I attempted to get some of his brother, but alas, he was to quick for my shutter! Lol. He did manage to stop for a quick hug from his brother and off he went again.

Never More Perfect

Well, I have never been more honored. I was asked to photograph the recent (as in a month and a half ago) birth of one of my mommy friends. Wow. How cool is that? And unbelievably special. I don’t know who was more nervous the day she phoned to say labor had started. Her hubby who was radiating beams of excitement, her or me. Okay, probably her but I digress.

My gear was already, my heart was pumping, and my brain was praying for the easiest delivery ever for such a wonderful mom. Well, I think there was an error in my prayer. I thought I said easiest but I think the big “G” heard, quickest. The next thing I knew, the call was, “She’s being transferred to another hospital and we’re hoping she doesn’t have the baby before I get there!!!” That was from Daddy. He got there in time. I didn’t.




So sadly I didn’t get to photograph his actual delivery into the world but I was there soon after to get some shots of his welcoming by his grandparents and best of all his big, little brother. He was a bit sleepy but I think he was pretty happy to see the new baby bundle. They were little buddies in an instant.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for letting me be a part of such an amazing day. It was an incredible honor to be there for you, getting some photos of little “C” opening his eyes and looking at his two parents with awe. Thank you for a never more perfect session.