Wednesday, January 25, 2012

A new year already?

Dear Internet,
Is it really a new year already? I apologize for my lack of posting. Things have been, well, a little crazy. I found out this summer that we’re expecting baby #5! Bit of a shocker, seeing as I gave away ALL of my baby everything. Go figure, right? hahah We're all super excited and the girls are hoping for another girl, the boys another boy. I’m now 32 weeks and cannot wait to feel somewhat normal again (and I have to admit I'm hoping this little one decides to come a little early. I can always hope, right?)12 week ulstrasound pic

So here are just a few of the fun photo sessions that took place over the last few months. Be prepared for a LOT of photos!

I love photographing Lexi. She’s the sweetest little girl and her smile is infectious.
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Such a sweet little family. These were Caitlin and Jordan's engagement and soon-to-be family photos.Caitlin_Jordan-084 WEBCaitlin_Jordan-141 WEB

One of my favorite families and I love that Roberta and I found out we’re both expecting within a couple weeks of each other. Kearl-066

This was a beautiful wedding and we headed to Sundance Lake for some family photos. Patrick & Erin-138Patrick & Erin-325-BW

I love it when families come back to me for photos. It’s so fun to see the kids grow and these boys are a blast!!
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Nothing sweeter than a sleeping baby. This little man is #4 in his family and the first boy! I loved watching his sisters with him – you could tell how much they simply adore him.Lincoln-0080 WEBLincoln-0088Lincoln-0098

Later in the summer was Caitlin and Jordan’s wedding and it was wonderful. She made such a beautiful bride
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The day after the wedding we headed out for family photos before some of Caitlin’s sisters headed back to the states and northern Alberta. It was a big, but super fun group.
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I have had the pleasure of photographing this little guy every 3 months since shortly after he was born. I have loved being able to see him grow up over the last year. Hard to believe he’s a year old already!
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Another fabulous family. I think I say this about all the families that I photograph, but they truly are. Comb Family-192Comb Family-303-BW

My last family session of the year! And what a way to finish it off with this beautiful family. We lucked out and we were able to take some without the snow. I think it ended up snowing a TON just a couple days after we took these. I don’t know what it is, but I’m loving the look of black and white photos lately too. What do you think?Livingstone-079-BWLivingstone-184-BWLivingstone-202Livingstone-347 WEB


I also did a couple newborn sessions. Both babies decided to join the world 4 weeks early. This little one came in weighing 5 pounds 3 ounces. So little but so sweet. Aren’t they the cutest little girls?? and those headbands… love!
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The last little munchkin was my niece. She came 4 weeks early weighing a whopping 4 pounds 3 ounces. SOOO TEENY! My sister’s initial plan was for me to come in and take delivery pictures for her, but because she ended up being high risk they had a hard time even getting my mom in the delivery room. Instead they let me into the NICU where I was able to take a few pictures of her there.  These pictures do not do her size justice at all - she was soooo tiny! Thankfully she’s healthy and currently up to just over 9 pounds!
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My last session was with my wonderful partner in crime, Heidi. She gave birth to a beautiful 8lb 12oz baby girl at home only a few days after our little session. I wish I could look like Heidi when pregnant!




So that's the last little bit in a nutshell. I hope to be able to pick things up again after baby and I have a little time to get a schedule down. Thank you for your patience and I look forward to getting back into the swing of things later in the year.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Burnham Family - Edmonton Family Photography

I had the pleasure of going up to Edmonton a couple weekends ago to hang out with some fabulous ladies. While I was there I was able to take family photos for one of my dearest friends. Her kids are SO cute! My Livie still talks about Jackson and how she's going to marry him. I love it.


You can see why she still talks about him right? Total stud!


And this little guy - Maren, can you imagine all the trouble our two boys would be in if we still lived up there? haha


Ok, this little missy steals my heart. I got to spend some time with the kids that weekend, but Ellie and I became best buds during that time. I love that she would snuggle up to me, jabbering away like I could understand. Oh how I miss them!


Monday, June 27, 2011

Rose - Calgary Newborn Photography

Meet baby Rose. Her mommy is one of my good friends and I'm so glad I was able to do maternity and newborn photos with her. Rose joined this world a whopping 9lb 3oz and 23 inches long! And she is the sweetest chubby babe ever.
Thanks for letting me use your studio and props Laura, and for all the help posing.



Thursday, June 23, 2011

Graduating - Calgary Senior Photography

Every year about this time I think back to when I graduated. On one of the last few days of classes my English teacher read us "Oh! The Places You'll Go!" by Dr. Seuss. I still get a little teary eyed to this day as I read it. The end is probably my most favorite part...

" So be sure when you step. Step with care and great tact and remember that Life’s a Great Balancing Act. Just never forget to be dexterous and deft. And never mix up your right foot with your left.

And will you succeed?
Yes! You will, indeed!
(98 and ¾ percent guaranteed.)

Kid, you’ll move mountains!"

That being said, it was an absolute pleasure photographing these youth (and needless to say, brought back some fond highschool memories). The girls looked beautiful in their grad dresses. And oh how I LOVED the location - it was AWESOME!! I loooooove the old truck.