In May I made my annual trip to Alberta to celebrate my cousin’s little girl’s birthday. Only now, she’s not so little, she’s so tall, and just turned 9 years old! Every year while I’m visiting we make sure to go out and do a family session. This year we had beautifully hot summer weather…
What do you give a 17 year old girl for her birthday? These parents had a seriously brilliant plan to plan a dressy dinner date for their daughter and some of her closest friends. So, they started planning it out, and along the way, decided to throw in a couple suprises! They called up a…
I am lucky enough to call this lady one of my best friends from high school. While life has gotten a little crazy over the last few years and we don’t see eachother as much as we once did, she’s one of those perfect people in your life that it never feels like any time…
Last week I did something a bit different, and ran a photo booth at a high school Winter Formal banquet and dance. The senior class put this event together to celebrate being done with their finals, and planned out a whole evening of awards, food, and dancing. They decided on a Hollywood theme, and did…
I am lucky enough to call this lovely lady one of my first mom friends I made after my daughter was born (seriously, if you are expecting, check out the different group classes Mommy Connections offers!), and now I was lucky enough to be able to photograph her as she was waiting to welcome their…
I had the pleasure of working with the S Family a few weeks ago. This was the first really cold weekend since our unusually warm start to November, and that wind chilled us all to the bone! So what do you do when the wind is biting cold? You make your families hug and snuggle…
This lovely group of ladies contacted me about getting some fresh new images for to display on the company website, and I am so glad they did! This is a great company, and if you are looking for someone to give you a break and clean your home to a sparkle, you should definitely be…
I had the pleasure of photographing this family again earlier this fall, and my goodness did those two kids ever grow fast!! So lively and ready to have a good time, they were off and running, and we just chased them around and got them to sit for a moment when they were ready. I…
I got to work with this gorgeous lady this past weekend as she needed a fresh new headshot for her job. Small world that she knows one of my instructors from college, and that’s how she came to contact me! We had specific guidelines to follow for company policy, and I had so much fun…
This past weekend I had a table at the Christmas Marketplace in Dalmeny. It was a great day of meeting and chatting with people that came out to take a look at some amazing crafters, home based businesses, and bakers. I even had a chance to take a look around and pick up a couple things…
I am often asked from clients, friends and family, where is the best place to have their portraits printed. I do offer prints and products for my clients to purchase, but as I do include a USB with personal printing releases for my clients, it’s important to make sure you choose your photo lab carefully….
This family had the winning bid on a gift voucher I had donated to a fundraiser for Dalmeny’s Spray and Play project, and I am so glad they did! Their session was so fun, very easy going, and they are SO photogenic! We had wonderfully warm weather that day (as we are currently experiencing our…
If you’re anything like me, I can go through absolutely every single piece of clothing in my closet before going out just on a daily basis. Throw in trying to choose outfits for a photo session, and that gets even more crazy! So, hopefully to help you narrow down your search through your closet before…
It has been a rainy period here over the last week (as I’m writing this evening I heard we are supposed to have another thunderstorm tonight!) I love rain, but it’s been making for a bit of shuffling schedules, a lot of indoor activities, and even more mosquitoes. These little pests made their presence known…
Checking the weather forecast in the week leading up to this wedding, it seemed to keep calling for more and more rain. I was getting a little nervous, only because I had never had a wedding out in Spiritwood before, and didn’t have first hand knowledge of any of their locations (indoors or out). We…
I’m sure most everyone has seen the new trend for ladies (and guys too!) to do an adult cake smash for milestone birthdays. My younger sister, Holly, just turned 21, and so we thought, why not do a cake smash session when we got together to celebrate her birthday this past weekend?! So I offered…
I have always been working hard on growing as a photographer, and discovering my personal style. I thought today might be fun to share an image from the VERY FIRST wedding I shot on my own in 2011, and one for a wedding just a couple weekends ago. Growth, time, and a desire to learn…
This mama-to-be did not mind at all getting a little (or a lot) wet for her recent maternity session, and I’m so glad that we didn’t reschedule, these images turned out so beautiful! The soft light, and the raindrops streaking down in the images just give these images a little something extra. We choose a…
A (long) while ago, while there was still a bunch of snow on the ground, I called up my go-to model, my sister, to dress up and do a little fun creative session. It was blowing snow and so so cold that day, we weren’t able to stay out too long, but the time we…
This couple decided to use their backyard for their engagement session, and it couldn’t have worked out better! The landscaping they have put into their yard is beautiful, the tree was just perfect with it’s little pink blossoms! Chatting with them and their family, it turns out the groom’s family is from the same small…
I have been thinking a lot recently about all things digital, and kind of how I have a love/hate relationship with it. I love how easy and quick it is to keep in touch with family and friends, from calls and texts, to even just seeing quick updates on Facebook/Instagram. But I also hate how…
Such a sweet and fun couple! Elissa and I used to work together, and now she is totally rocking her own cleaning business, so it was so great to catch up throughout the session. These two said they were awkward in front of the camera, but they proved themselves wrong! They got all cute and…
Float wraps are a unique way to display your family’s precious memories! Mounted on 3/4″ sturdy gatorboard, they stand slightly off the wall (and are very light weight and easy to hang! No heavy frame needing to have wall anchors installed!) The print itself comes in satin finish, which reduces glare and adds UV protection,…
I am SO excited that a beautiful new sample album arrived! In my excitement, I shared a quick peek at it on Facebook and Instagram a while go, but I really wanted to share it properly on the blog as well. Albums really are my personal favorite for showcasing images, and how they can show…
What a beautiful February day we had for this family’s session! We were all happy to have a milder temperature so no one was shivering without their coats. This little guy was such a firecracker, complete with making dinosaur sounds! I think he definitely will have a blast teaching the new baby all the things…
This early December wedding was on such a mild day, was beautifully thought out, and the love that poured out from every single person that attended and was involved was stunning. It was impossible not to see the love this couple has for each other, and for their family. They were so incredibly fun and…
The wedding day itself was a bit rainy, but that didn’t stop this couple from enjoying every moment of their beautiful day! The bride was so gorgeous in her dress, which was really only a small part of why she looked so good that day…. She was positively glowing the entire day! But what bride…
I love catching up with past clients! I shot this family’s beautiful wedding last September, and in the year since, they have added a new member! Welcome Miss L, she was so calm and sweet! Her big brother was pretty shy throughout the session, and stuck close to his Mom and Dad, and his Ironman…
This fall gave us some beautiful weather, and I couldn’t have loved it anymore! So lucky to have been able to work with so many great families this year, and this family is no exception! They were so great to hang out with for a while and create some fantastic new family portraits. They brought…
A couple of my favorite things: an adorable family, and gorgeous fall day! There were lots of smiles and love in this family. This little guy has such a big personality, and his sister isn’t far behind! I met Brittney at a Mom & Baby group, and have become friends while letting our kids play,…
I had the pleasure of meeting this family a short while ago, the boys were such good sports despite it being quite a chilly day! Thankfully the rain stayed away long enough for us to get outside and get some great images for them! We had so much fun incorporating his semi truck into their session,…
I love love love this family! I have been able to photograph them on a few occasions now, and it is always a blast! This time, they were celebrating their gorgeous little girl’s first birthday!! All the details were so well thought out for the party and the family photos, from the homemade cake and…
This gorgeous bride only got married a few short weeks before she contacted me to do a Trash the Dress session, and I was so excited! Stunning bride, beautiful dress, and a beach?!?!? Yes, please!! And then she asked if she could include her hubby too?!?! I seriously could have kept shooting around them all day!…
This couple brought their whole family (including their handsome dog) to take part in their engagement session! The mosquitoes were out in pretty full force that afternoon (but seriously, they have just been insane this year! Or, maybe I just forget how annoying they are after every winter!) This couple were great, so easy going…
My sister and her boyfriend wanted to have some new photos taken for themselves (or, more accurately, she wanted new photos!) We found a nice quiet road, which isn’t too difficult when you live in a small town, and got them all cute and cozy. We had some fun joking around, and trying to avoid…
Recently I was able to take a drive up and spend some time with my cousin and her family for her daughter’s 7th (seriously, can’t believe that she’s 7 already!!) birthday. I always love when I get to see her and her family! Wyatt and my daughter, Jenna, are only a couple months apart, so…
This couple was so sweet and fun to meet a couple weeks ago! They decided to have their session at their acreage, which I loved! It was a beautiful evening, and the bugs weren’t too bad as we walked through the grass. We even got their fur babies in for a few shots (and they…
I LOVE family sessions, they are one of my absolute favorite things to photograph! This day was a cool day to take a newborn outside, so we quickly moved it indoors to a beautiful light-filled walkway. This family made it so easy as well, Arie was such a sweetheart, and little Alyssa was full of…
This session was such a fantastic surprise! This lovely couple (who just happen to be cousins of mine) asked if we could do a session with their dog, and of course I said YES! This day was during that minus a million cold snap, so we bundled all up (seriously, I think I was wearing…
This wedding from September was beautiful! The weather turned a bit chilly, but it didn’t stop this group from having a fantastic time at Saskatoon’s Forestry Farm! The bride was extremely crafty- even putting the bouquets together! They were gorgeous, and I am in awe of anyone who can do flower arrangements (real or silk)…
This post is so overdue!! This session is from the beginning of August, and I’m only getting to it now, at the beginning of November…. I was able to work with this fantastic family again this summer (I did a cake smash for Macarthur’s First Birthday earlier this year) to capture new family photos. Luckily…
A while ago I had the chance to go out to a neighbor’s farm for a Grad session for Chris! Even the family pets were wanting to get in on the photos! Chris brought out his archery gear, and was that ever fun to work with! Best of luck Chris with everything you do in…
A little while ago I had the chance to do something totally new to me, a Cake Smash session! This was so much fun, little Macarthur didn’t go completely crazy on the cake, but we had so much fun, and got some great images! This whole family was just awesome to work with as well,…
Over the Thanksgiving weekend, I had the opportunity to do a session for a family in our town. They were so easy going, and such a pleasure to work with! Their two little girls were so energetic, and so photogenic!! Even their dog wanted to get in on the session by coming in to cuddle…
This session was nothing short of magic! Gorgeous lady, in her beautiful wedding gown, and some perfect late summer evening light. Brittany and I met at work, and had been planning this out for a while. I spent so much time looking for a great location, and I definitely found it in this field! The river’s edge…
This was such a fun session for me, not only because we were working with motorcycles, but these two biker’s are my husband’s wonderful parents! It was fun trying out a couple different things with the bikes, and we really got some wonderful images of the two of them! He’s got the tough biker look…
Here’s another post featuring my little sister! She had asked if I could come out to her place and do a couple’s session for her and her boyfriend, Colton…. and then she wanted to throw her grad dress back on! So, we got a few more shots in with her dress, and why not?! It’s…
Ok, I am a little behind in getting this post up, but here it is! In June I photographed Alexander and his family before they headed out for his graduation ceremonies later that day. The plan had been to do the session in their yard, which was all lush and green…. but the morning of…
Melanie and Zois were married at the end of June, and the weather was absolutely perfect! Their ceremony was a traditional Greek Orthodox ceremony, which meant it was all in Greek! I don’t speak one word in Greek, so it was definitely a new experience for me. Even if you didn’t understand the words during…
I don’t seem to make much time for personal holidays, but I always try my hardest to make the drive over to my cousin’s farm for her daughter’s birthday. It’s about a 10 hour drive, so we aren’t able to get together as much as we would like to. My cousin and I have always…
