Elmira Family Photography. New adventures and a little fire

We met at one of my favourite spots - the Kissing Bridge trail - for this family's session.  Little W was turning one and what better way to celebrate than with family photos.  Big brother L is starting school in the fall and mom just started back at work after maternity leave, so this family has lots of new adventures ahead.  And the session was full of adventure too - I've never had a session interrupted with a volunteer fire call...but we did.  The session was a wee bit shorter as a result, but there were still lots of images and it was the perfect length for these little guys. 

Jason and Jennifer, thank you for the fun evening with your family.  Can't wait to see these hanging on your walls!

Elmira Family Photographer. Fall!!!

Fall seems so long ago, but I'm still catching up on the blog from a very busy season.  So let's (just for a moment) think back to warmer days, leaves, going out with just a sweater and a scarf and the occasional warm breeze. 

Please enjoy a few images from some of my very favourite people!

Elmira Family Photographer. The Kinsella Family

Laurie and I have known each other for  a while - we played volleyball together and see each other once in a while.  When she approached me about doing a family session, I was honoured.  With 3 busy girls and lots of different personalities, we discussed the best approach prior to our session - knowing full well, that anything can happen at a family portrait session.  But I have to say - despite the cool temperatures, the girls were amazing and fun and so easy to photograph.  We had such a blast running around.  And if you saw my post from earlier this week, they chose a beautiful family wall grouping to go up their staircase. 

Laurie and Alex, it really was a pleasure to work with you and help you design your wall.  Thank you so much for choosing to work with me!  Here are a few of my favourites from our session.

Waterloo Children's Photographer: A little snow and a few smiles

Ahhhhh! I love this family!  I'm so sad that they are leaving the province, but happy that they are going to experience a new adventure.

The week before they left, we met one more time to get some great family winter shots.

It was a chilly, windy day and little A needed some snuggles - but mom and dad didn't mind.

Kristy and Derek - It has been wonderful getting to know you and photograph your growing family.  I wish you all the best as you settle into your new home. Please enjoy a few of my favourites!

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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!!

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Elmira Children's Photographer - West Montrose covered bridge photography

Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.  ~Anthony J. D'Angelo, The College Blue Book

Every year in June or July, I meet up with Amie and Pieter.  It always seems to be one of the hottest days of the year and I secretly wish we were having ice cream during the shoot.  This year was no exception.  With temps and humidex soaring over 40 C (over 110 F for our neighbours to the south) for most of the week, it was a hot photoshoot.  But Amie and Pieter are always so amazing to photograph.  They laugh, they play with little A and they allow her and I to have some amazing photo time, just the two of us.  It makes for some spectacular images.  Each year little A seems so different, yet so much the same.  Her cute shoes, adorable blonde hair and special touches: this year it was the rose in her hair and her curls.  It's something amazing that Amie and Pieter can hold onto as she grows up, and something she can share with her own kids some day. 

Amie and Pieter, I had so much fun shooting with you and your little beauty again this year.  She was awesome and fun and so adorable.  Can't wait to meet your newest addition in the fall!  Please enjoy a few of my favourites.

 

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"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.

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Babies are always more trouble than you thought - and more wonderful. -- Charles Osgood

You'd think a room full of 29 babies and moms ready to change diapers would be noisy, crowded and well, stinky.  But that wasn't the case on Saturday at The Extraordinary Baby Shoppe in Waterloo.  Crowded yes, but worth it.  Moms (and dads) all over North America participated in The Great Cloth Diaper Change, as part of a Guinness World Record Attempt.  I was there to take some photos of these adorable little monkeys.  A big thanks to my friends, Angela and Faith for helping me out.  Couldn't have done it without you two.  Also thanks to Snicklefritz Knits for the adorable hats and accessories for the shoots!

Here are a few of my faves from Saturday!

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