Abby: Growing up...

It all started with photos for Monica's sister's wedding, and then her own wedding... and now, her daughter.  I almost feel as though I'm a part of the family with all the special occasions I've had the opportunity to be a part of.

Abby is getting cuter by the day!  I've had the chance to photograph her at 10 weeks, 7 months, and now almost 1 and a half years old.  She's walking, in the beginnings of talking and doing all the fun things that only last so long before she moves onto the next new thing she's learned.  This stage and age goes by too quickly.  I hope these pictures accurately capture Abby at this age and some moments that Monica, Ryan and their families will cherish for years to come.

It was hard to pick only a handful of pictures, so here's a smattering of my favs :)

P.S... Don't mind the photo formatting.  I'm still trying to figure out how to display photos in a way I like.  It's a work in progress, and always learning.

WHOA!

Myself, Zoey (1.5yrs old) and Brian last year at out good friend's Serree and Mike's wedding.
Zoey had the honour of being their flower girl.

Check it out!


The Zoey Blog has a "Best Blog" nomination!  Way to go Daddy-o!
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I've always told Brian (Zoey's Daddy... my partner in crime) that he's a wonderful and talented writer but sometimes it takes more than my word to convince him.  He's typically very humble about it.  I think mostly because he's so naturally talented, he doesn't think twice about it... he's good at SO many things... he's an amazing writer - he can pull you right into whatever he's sharing... he's artistic! man is he artistic and creative... he's athletic - he can pick up just about any sport and be more than decent at it...  he's smart - he aced all the exams he recently finished for the courses he's taking for work... he knows how to connect with youth - he saves lives, really. He'd probably make some sort of smart-a$@ comment about that but he knows its true.  If it weren't for him, the kids he deals with in his line of work might not be around.  He might not save their lives like a doctor, but he does a darn good job showing them there's a reason to live.  They still might make the choice to leave, but that choice is one out of his control.  He saves lives by taking interest, providing support and trying to provide a little inspiration.  Little does he know, he provides inspiration to a lot more people than just those that he works with... me included.


Congratulations Daddy... what a day!  You should be proud.  I sure am... I am everyday.
I love you more OXO

My sister is married...

It was a weird feeling... happy, sad, excited... I wasn't sure how to feel.

When a sibling that you've shared a room with, giggled in the dark with, gotten in trouble with (or avoided trouble with!), spent your entire childhood with... gets married... you feel like a chapter of your lives together has come to an end. Not to say that it didn't happen 10 years ago when we each went our separate ways, moving out to go to school, but for some reason that didn't feel the same as this moment. Any other wedding I take pictures at, I cry my eyes out when the siblings say their speeches but somehow I contained myself for Anette's. But, I did find myself smiling non-stop throughout the day. Maybe

because I'm just so happy that my one and only sister has found the man that makes her smile, not cry... the man that shows he cares, he doesn't hide it... the man that loves his family just as much as she does. I was honoured to be a part of her wedding day and still capture a few special moments (some of these photos I edited were taken by our mother from the 'bleacher seats'... great work ma!).

Thank you Anette... I love you so very much ♥

Not only was I bridesmaid/photographer... I was also a hairstylist for the day!

The only girls available to help Anette with her dress... step-daughter Reilley and niece Zoey

Father of the bride

Zoey deemed Anette the 'Princess' and Mark the 'Prince'

The following images will take you to my flickr site where you can see MORE photos :)

Zoey hugging Aunt Netta... or the 'Princess'

Zoey and Aunt Netta

The cake by Jayne Slater (Wallaceburg, ON)

♥ Congratulations ♥

Alexa

This little girl is 1. She's full of energy and smiles and you can tell she's just itching to show you the inner strength and confidence she has. Thank you Vanesa and Denis for inviting me to your home and allowing me a chance to capture these special moments at such a special age.

Click here to see more photos!

The first lucky family...

Here it is... my first blog post!

I was asked to donate a photo session for a fundraiser for a mother suffering from a form of cancer. Melynda and her family graciously donated and were the winners of the photo shoot. The weather didn't do us any favours... it was a chilly morning! But this close-knit, happy family didn't seem to be bothered by the cold at all!

Here's a sneak peak...

Thank you for the opportunity to photograph you and your family! It was my pleasure! :)