Mother-Daughter Love: my first Celebrating Adoption session

During the family shoots that I do, the love is always apparent between the parent(s) and child(ren). This time though, there was an emotion running through the interaction between mother and daughter that was extra special. Both knew how absolutely blessed they were to have found each other in this vast world.

It was a very moving experience for me and so heartwarming to be a part of.

Learn more about Celebrating Adoption sessions.

Pretty in Pink: The Birthday Session

At first she was unsure if swiping some icing from the top of the cake was allowed but - seeing that it was actually encouraged - this one year old dug right in for more!

I designed a custom square 7 image collage for this shoot. The same template can be used for any occasion really. I wanted to show it here so clients can get an idea of what is available. It can be sized to whatever square dimension you require.

Now featuring: Jason Mercer - local London artist

Click on the link (on the right of the screen) to listen to the new music on my website.

Jason Mercer was kind enough to allow me the usage of his music and I like how it really complements the images as one scrolls through.

You can find out more about this independant musician here: Jason's MySpace

Thanks so much Jason...I appreciate your generosity!

I could package orders all day

For many, many years I've enjoyed the experience of wrapping gifts. Christmas at our home means a carefully thought out coordination of colours and themes in the gift-wrapping department.

So now that I need to package orders for clients I'm having so much fun choosing the materials. The combination of chocolate brown, green and turquoise is what I'm currently using - matches my logo colouring perfectly.

Here's a quick snap of what's going out the door tonight...

Another Website Update!

Just to let you all know that I've updated my website tonight with new images. Click the link on the right and check each category to see where the new pictures are. Enjoy browsing!

It's About Time

It's about time that I got a guy to shoot. Teen boys can be few and far between but really they shouldn't be. Hey, their lives need to be documented just as much as their counterparts!

Mom of two!

Can you believe it? That this beautiful woman is a mother of a 9 year old and 5 year old?

Such flawless skin and stylin' hair along with her effusive personality.... a treat to work with!

When did YOU last twirl?

Watching this darling little girl twirl made me want to put down my camera and join her! See the swell of her dress? Her outstretched arms? Can you hear her giggle?

She was a mix of carefree and very serious. The images we got of her capture just that. After all, like the tag line says: this is life...

Workin' The Camera

This 9 year old girl was workin' the camera right from the start! She had lots of ideas and we got tons of images from this shoot.

The paper umbrella shot works well with the sun in behind - it just screams summertime (never mind that it's September)!

A true beauty

This sixteen year old beauty made my job a piece of cake. Easy-going and fun always makes a great subject....oh yeah, and drop-dead gorgeous never hurts either!

Look Who's Three (months that is!)

Three months can be a tricky age to photograph - no longer a newborn and can't yet sit up - but this baby did a great job in all kinds of 'poses' his mom and I got him in.

He's got such a sweet look in the first one while propped up on his arms on Mommy and Daddy's big bed. I suspect he'll have the same sweet look in a couple of years except he'll have left all the linens in a crumpled heap after jumping up and down on the same bed!

Please note: New Gallery Policies

I've decided to implement some changes to my Client Galleries.

Effective immediately:

1. Galleries will be available for viewing for a period of 7 days.

2. If you place your order within the first 4 days of your gallery going online, you will receive 1 complimentary 8 x 10 or 2 - 5 x 7s.

3. If you require an extension of your gallery, I will arrange for an additional 3 days at a charge of $25 per extension. The extension will start on the date of your choosing and after receipt of your extension fee.

Thanks!

***updated January 2, 2009*** new pricing and policies as of today. Read Jan 2, 2009 post for details.

I've been updating my website

Heads up! I added 15 new images to my website today. Go here to take a look!