Victorian Baby

I'm thrilled with the results of the latest shoot with this little baby girl. The detail on the delicate dresses, the handwork on the bonnet (not shown here) and the vintage children's folding chair all contributed to this Victorian photo shoot.

Some of the looks I was given during the session were priceless...check out this pout!

Coming Soon!

I'm in the process of completely reworking my product offering. I'll be streamlining the line of albums I currently sell to able to keep stock on hand rather than purchase from my supplier each time an order requires.

I'm looking at 3 full resolution Digital Image packages. I've been hesitant to offer CDs of images as it immediately 'dead ends' my photography sales and puts the ball in the client's hands to have the images printed. The times they are a-changin' though (who said that - Bob Dylan?) and after more than a few requests, there will be digital packages available for your consideration very soon.

My portfolio-building is near complete and therefore my current discount of 50% will no longer apply. This will become effective January 1, 2009. On one hand this makes me nervous because I certainly don't want my current client base to reconsider due to increased cost. On the other hand though, those who are familiar with the cost of on-location lifestyle photography know that my full pricing is very reasonable.

Having said all of that, there will be incentives for different levels of investment. I don't have all the details finalized but stay tuned for more information.

Four weeks to go...

...until this little one arrives on the scene!

Mom-to-be is a natural in front of the camera and it clearly shows. Dad-to-be joined in for a few and even their beloved dog got in on the action!

Thanks to Auntie-to-be for help with clipping and wrapping and general primping of her gorgeous sister during the shoot.

As I add these images to this post I'm reminded to say a few things about my maternity sessions:

The session is about you. You choose what it is you want to document about your pregnancy. The degree to which you are clothed is your decision. Maternity sessions are personal and I always respect your wishes regarding what it is you'd like to capture. I wholeheartedly believe that we can come away with terrific images whether you're in a turtleneck, without a stitch of clothing or somewhere in between.

Bottom line - it's about you. Ummm, well for another few weeks or so....then it's all about BABY!

A beach, a wheat field and a big veranda

Those were some of the backdrops for a family shoot this past weekend.

Note to self: Wheat fields are being harvested during the last week of July. To avoid disappointment, do these shots in the middle of July for optimum wheat!

You can see just a hint of a sunset in this family picture.

The warm backlighting only adds to the beauty of this 13 year girl.

Notice a little younger sibling adoration going on here? :)

Thanks to Mom, Dad and their 2 sweet daughters for a great shoot!

These two sisters spoiled me!

I can't even begin to describe how much fun I had shooting these high-energy girls! I knew right away it was going to be a blast when they saw one of my new props (a sock monkey) in my bag of goodies and insisted he come along for the session.

Their spontaneity and lack of inhibition in front of the camera made my job so incredibly easy.

Thanks so much you two - I hope you love the pictures!

Little one year old Julia

I was looking forward to the shoot with Julia and her parents in Port Stanley. A quick stop at a field of Queen Anne's Lace and then of course the obligatory beach!

Portraits taken at the beach are the epitome of summertime. Sweet and carefree.

I wasn't sure if my new pettiskirt would fit her...well it did and in the last image she's plopped down in the fluff!

Thanks to Mom and Dad and baby Julia for a fun shoot...