Waterloo Family Photographer. Grandma's Experience.

What do you give someone who has everything? Someone who doesn't have the space to have "stuff"?  Someone who you love so dearly?  These were the questions that Lydia had when her grandmother turned 90 years young. 

Lydia contacted me and we made a plan to give her grandmother a great experience and some amazing photos of her with her great-granddaughter.  Lydia, Steve, Abigail and Grandma visited at her retirement residence and spent some time in the lovely patio area and in her room. 

Honestly Grandma was fun and so sweet.  She reminded me of my great grandmother.  I wish I had thought to have that experience with her before she past away. 

Lydia and Steve, thank you for sharing your wonderful family with me.  I was so honoured to meet your grandmother and little Abigail was the sweetest.  Please enjoy a few of my favourites from your session.

Elmira Children's Photographer - Beautiful Sunset Session

I put together this shoot in Elmira along the Kissing Bridge Trail and A was perfect.  So glad it worked out the way it did!  Her awesome full bodied hair (I wish I had hair like that), her beautiful smile and her amazing personality.  I had so much fun with her - it was one of my fave sessions!

Thanks A, for coming and making this so much fun!  And Kelly, thanks for taking the time to bring her (and her amazing hair) out for this session!

Please enjoy a few of my favourites.

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Elmira Photographer

I knew I hadn't written a post in a while, but I didn't know it had almost been a month...sheesh, get it together, Karen.

Anyway, I have some exciting stuff that I've been working on and getting ready for the busy summer season.  New packaging, products, services...there have been a lot of changes.  And all these are going to make me a better photographer and provide a better service to my clients - whom I adore btw.

So here's a little sneak peak at some of my new packaging!  This is a client's 16x16 framed print and their complimentary digital file.  Did you know every print you purchase comes with a digital file?  It's the best of both worlds.  And there's lots more packaging to show you soon!

Have a wonderful long weekend friends!

Elmira Children's Photographer. Fun, jumping, and big personalities

Five year old K skipped and jumped and told me how excited she was the moment I came in the door.  "We're not ready, yet"  She stated, As I lugged my bags into their living room.  "Don't worry, I still have to set up"  I told her.  She seemed relieved, but that didn't calm her skipping and jumping.  I immediately told her mom - this is what we want.  And that I have no expectations for behaviour - in fact, the goofier they are - the better the images.  Little G smiled and followed me as I set up my "studio on the go".  He was very helpful with some of the smaller bags!

These two cuties were so fun to photograph.  And I love how their images really showcased their personalities.

Carey, It was a pleasure to meet you and chat.  The kids were awesome and I hope you are enjoying your photos.  Here are a few of my favourites.

To see more of my favourites, please visit

http://www.greenapplephotography.ca/event/The-Kelly-Family/znMA8iHryyMMs

Kitchener Children's Photographer: 9 months and growing big!

It was only a mere 9 months ago that I met this cute little lady (check out her newborn session here).  And now she is growing, moving, making noises and generally thrilling her parents with all this change.  She was a challenge this time since, let's face it, she didn't want to sit still for me.  But we still managed to dress her up in the tutu and little top I had made specifically for her.  And we gave her a bath and she loved the bubbles!

Kristy and Derek, your little angel is growing up so quickly.  Good luck with all the changes ahead.  It has been a pleasure to photograph your wonderful little family.  Please enjoy a few of my faves!

To see more of my faves, please visit

http://www.greenapplephotography.ca/event/The-Boyer-Family/7BLiBzEn3BEng

Waterloo Wedding Photography. Matt & Leslie

Leslie stood, laughing while she waited for her turn to walk down the aisle.  Today was her very favourite, most wonderful day ever.  Today she married her best friend.  Today she met him at the end of the aisle.  Today she chose to spend the rest of her life with her match.  Matthew and Leslie are a perfect match.  Like two covers of a book, they meet with a volume of stories in between, forever linking them together.

Their wedding took place on a dreary Saturday afternoon five years to the day from when they first met.  This is why today is Leslie's favourite day.

Matthew and Leslie, your wedding was gorgeous and classy and wonderful to be a part of.  I was so happy to photograph my two friends as they added another chapter to their lives.  Enjoy New York.  Can't wait to hear all about it.

To see more of my favourites, please visit

http://www.greenapplephotography.ca/event/Matthew/8suWUl5yS1q5c 

Waterloo, Ontario Engagement Session: Waterloo Park

“There is never a time or place for true love. It happens accidentally, in a heartbeat, in a single flashing, throbbing moment.” ~ Sarah Dessen, The Truth About Forever


They were set up.  And although their friends tried to describe it as "just a group of us going out, for some fun", they both knew the truth.  Leslie's plans for that evening were to avoid and ignore this guy she was supposed to meet.  But Matthew, knew better.  They were going to a bar, somewhere he never goes, but something told him he should go meet this girl.  They bonded over hats and books and the fact that their friends were really bad liars.  Now as they are preparing to be married this fall, he's so glad he went and she's so glad she didn't ignore him.

Thanks for the fun evening, you two.  I had a great time wandering the park for your engagement session.  Can't wait for your October wedding!!

To see more of my favourites, please visit

http://www.greenapplephotography.ca/event/Matthew/8suWUl5yS1q5c

Elmira Photographer. Glamour Photography

"Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~Confucius

 
She'd been at home with her baby for the past year.  night feeds, diaper changes and nap schedules.  She had worked hard.  Very hard.  It isn't bon bons and soap operas when you are at home for your baby's first year. She deserved some time.  An afternoon to herself to get pampered and treated like a woman again.  Not just a mom.  So I decided to surprise my sister.  A make-over and glamour photo shoot.  I told her I had a portrait session (not a lie) and that I needed her to baby-sit my 3 kiddos (a complete lie - in fact, my husband was watching her little one for the afternoon)  She came over and kept asking about my session.  Who was it for? Where was it? What time did I have to leave?  I carefully dodged her questions until her friend and hairstylist showed up.  That's when we revealed the big secret. "Surprise, you are my photo shoot!"

Cindy, I had so much fun with your shoot...you looked amazing!  Hope you enjoyed your time!

Amazing hair by Andrea Potvin and beautiful makeup by Jenn Eades.  Thanks girls for helping pull off this surprise.

Elmira Children's Photography -“The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” - Dr. Seuss,

Last Saturday Joe and I added three more kids to the craziness when we babysat our friends' little ones.  They kids are amazing: fun, pleasant and pretty much the same age as our kids.  So I didn't even hesitate when Melissa asked me to watch them. 

Not only are these kids all fantastic and stuff, but they are super duper smart.  They can identify several different countries on a map (it's a fun party game!), and they all read.  Even Thomas, who just turned 3, can show you letters in a book. So I had a minor heart attack and slight stress headache when I discovered this.  See Maria, who is 4 doesn't know all her letters yet.  She's smart as a whip, but it isn't' something we practice regularly.  So this week I started "Letter of the Day"

Here's how it goes.  Each day, pick a letter - I have cards with all the letters on them.  Discuss the sounds, it's shape and a few words that start with this letter.  Then go on a letter hunt.  Send the kids around the house, looking for the letter of the day.  You can even tidy the kitchen, or maybe go to the bathroom in peace, while they do this.  Go for a walk and look on signs or license plates for the letter of the day.  Shape their food like the letter of the day.  Make a meal or snack with things that start with the letter.  Practice writing the letter.  Throughout the day remind them of the sounds and also look for a few letters from the previous days. 

My kids are loving this game.  And the best part, they are learning from it.  Yay for the letter of the day!

"Children make you want to start life over." ~Muhammad Ali

We met at Waterloo Park on what promised to be the hottest day of the year so far.  We found a shady patch of grass and got started.  We put Soren on a blanket and played.  His mom and dad sang, clapped, and laughed with him.  He is absolutely adorable.  But then he found the grass, and apparently it is quite tasty to 7 month old boys.  He wouldn't give up on it, constantly crawling towards the edges of the blanket.  We had a visit from two overly friendly ducks and finished with some fun at the swings.  It was so much fun.  Waterloo park has so much to offer, and we didn't even get to take advantage of most of it since Soren was happy to play in the shade.

Anders and Rochelle, your son is absolutely beautiful.  It was a pleasure to work with you and I can't wait to see you again.  Please enjoy a few of my favourites.

To see a few more of my favourites, please visit

http://www.greenapplephotography.ca/event/The-Knox-Bergstrom/9zGntNQZdnmR2