Camping Kidz...

I love summertime. Everything about it. Sunny days, lazy afternoons, bike rides, lake time, late dinners,  and zero schedules.

But more than anything my family looks forward to our yearly trips to Yahk, B.C, to my brothers cabin and everything that comes with it.

This year was no exception- the weather was perfect and the kids got to really be 'kidz.' NO internet connections, NO restrictions on where & how their outdoor imaginations could take them.

Just good old family time, campfires at night to roast hotdogs & smores, beautiful lakes where they could test their courage and jump from some high rocks, many many bike rides and quading trips.

Although this blog is primarily for work purposes...I wanted to share some of my favourite people. 

My 2 'everythings' and their quirky cousins...

But before I share the images, I present to you my son Jonah's version of thriller...cutest thing I've ever seen. 

Seriously. You'll love this.

Jonah...aka 'Bobo'. My little man.

Jakob...aka 'The Hulk'...lol.

Kazia...aka 'Zaza'

 Brooklyn...aka 'Skidoo'. My girl.

Kobey...aka "Doopy".

The gang.

Trying hard to keep a straight face...success.

Love these guys...another fun summer at the lake.

Jessica & Sean E-session

It's shaping up to be a great summer! Beautiful weather, lazy mornings and a few upcoming weddings with some fabulous couples.

Jessica and Sean found me through Edward Ross Photography- in fact he just shot her good friends wedding in Mexico. Lucky bum.

Although we live in different cities, and we've been communicating through emails & phone calls and have only met once for their engagement photoshoot, I just KNOW it's going to be a special kind of wedding. 

Jessica's laugh and sense of humour is infectious and although it took a little bit of prodding and teasing, Sean definitely came out of his 'shell' throughout our session.

Looking forward to your upcoming wedding & celebration in Edmonton guys!!

Vanessa & Christian...

Vanessa and I met a few months ago when I picked up a part time job at the foothills hospital, orthopaedic unit. It isn't often that I run into another 'Vanessa' so if that wasn't enough to get us chatting, I soon found out that she was also a photographer & very passionate about her work as well. 

I was absolutely thrilled  when she asked me if I would shoot her wedding....it isn't often that you get to work with someone so creative and who totally understands the in's and out's of what works and what doesn't...so to speak.

The wedding itself was a beautiful, intimate event with very close friends and family in attendance. Although I have only known the couple for a short period of time, there is no doubt in my mind, after hearing all the beautiful remarks from their family and friends that these two have something very rare and special.

Congratulations you two, I hope theses images allow others to get a taste of the many dynamics that you two share. 

Much more to come...

Erin & Graham E-Session

What a fabulously fun & vibrant couple these two were!!

Erin & Graham, I had such a great time shooting this session and getting to know the two of you better. I love that you ran in the same circles for years, but never knew that the other existed! It was only until a few years ago when you (re)met, connected your pasts, and realized that you had gone to the same schools and shared some of the same friends.

Great story...your kids will love it.

Looking forward to August when you'll be making this 'official'...enjoy the preview guys, I'll be in touch soon and set you up with the full gallery!

B-session Beauties

Last November, Edward and I threw together a b-session party including make-up and hair artists to give these lovely ladies a truly fantastic experience. We shot the session in a gorgeous character house in Mission, and were able to get some pretty amazing images for our upcoming website launch of 'Risque' boudoir...coming soon.

Make up: Vered Amir

Jennifer Priest

Hair: Ashley Dempster

Location: Mission, Calgary

Mom & Garnet- Xmas Wedding

2011 was a year of celebrations in my family and although this wedding was a little rushed...ahem...with only a few weeks to plan, it all came together beautifully.

It was a small gathering, intimate and lovely, and I was honoured to be the one to capture it all for you.

Congratulations mom & Garnet, you two are an inspiration to us all that love can find you at any age, and sometimes in unexpected ways. You were friends for many years first, and finally came to the realization that together you could finally find the love & acceptance that you had both been searching for.

I love you both and I know that you will have a beautiful life together....