Welcome to the Green Apple Photography Blog. By viewing my stories and images, you will get a glimpse into my shooting style and personal experiences. My mission is to get you excited about your family portraits, about the moments I capture of your gorgeous children and the beauty of your pregnant body. I want you to share them with your friends and family and to see quality and artistry in every image.

For the many people who share their comments, stories, and lives with me, thank you!

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Do what you feel....feel what you do.

This summer I am Maid of Honour in my friend's wedding. My daughter Maria, age 3, was asked to be a flower girl. As the bride, Trisha prepares for the "big day", she's created a wedding website, where guests can check out everything from their gift registry, maps & locations to wedding party bios. As I sat down to write Maria's, I was stumped. After all, how do I sum up this amazing little girl in only a few sentences. She has added sparkle to my life, both figuratively and literally. She is crazy. She jumps, twirls, dances, sings (although not exactly on key), and has an amazing sense of life. She likes to wear mismatched socks. Her shoes are never on the right feet. She often makes up her own words and language. She loves her brother. But most importantly, she has made me realize what is really important. Not whether your socks match or people are laughing as you jump and twirl...but that we (you, her, me) should do what we feel and feel what we do.

Monday, February 28, 2011

“If it makes you laugh, if it makes you cry, if it rips out your heart, that’s a good picture.” – Eddie Adams

I'm drawn to emotion in photography. Drawn to those moments when no one realizes exactly what you are capturing when the photo was taken. It even happens to me. Sometimes I don't even remember a particular shot and "see" it for the first time during my edits. I like the atypical, the non traditional and the natural. I had some friends over for photos last week and caught a few of those moments.

I love...LOVE...this shot. The way mom and dad are looking at their son as he stumbles into the frame. It's an amazing moment.

Friday, February 25, 2011

Photo of the Day - February 21-25

When baking, follow directions. When cooking, go by your own taste. ~Laiko Bahrs

I found myself stuck in the kitchen most of the week. So why not photograph it. I guess on Wednesday I was too busy cooking to get out my camera, and I didn't even realize it until the next day. Oops. Please forgive me.

February 21, 2011

Pots

I recently hung a pot rack over my stove. It is always changing, and never looks quite the same each day. I like that.

February 22, 2011

Coffee

OK so if you read my coffee house blog, you'd know that I don't make coffee or drink it -but I can photograph it.

February 24, 2011

Sink

I don't know about you, but there is an endless amount of dishes to wash in my house. I like to polish the sink when I'm done. If I was trying to seem neat and tidy, I'd would have included the polished version on Thursday, but the texture in this shot was far more interesting.

February 25, 2011

Muffin Tin

I really like to bake and I really like repetition in photography...voila...muffin tin.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Behind every successful woman is a substantial amount of coffee. ~Stephanie Piro

Okay...so I don't drink coffee...but I love the smell. That counts right? For the pure "smelling" pleasure, I am a frequent customer of Elmira's newest coffee house - The Robin's Nest. Cute, friendly and an amazing atmosphere. I spent a couple hours yesterday morning with Robin, the owner and her Barista. Together they created coffee that was wonderful to smell and look at. I did what I do best and photographed those gorgeous creations and treats along with some of the beautiful local art that is on display. So what if I was standing on chairs and climbing on the furniture. All in the name of photography and coffee.

Here are a few of my favourites.

For more of my favourites please visit: The Robin's Nest event page

Visit The Robin's Nest http://therobinnest.ca/

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Newlyweds become oldyweds, and oldyweds are the reasons that families work. ~Author Unknown

As the memories start to fade, "oldyweds" (see title) have their wedding photos. What better way to display them, then a custom designed wedding album. I'm not trying to sell anything here, but the honest truth is that I didn't order a wedding album of my own and I regret that. I thought I would do it myself, but time has slipped away and almost 6 years later, I still haven't created one.

I currently use IRISbook for my clients and they are spectacular. Silks, leathers and just plain beautiful.

The best part is that I love designing albums. L-O-V-E. It's therapeutic, like going for a run. Designing clears my mind and I go zen. click, click, re-size, drag and voila: amazing images displayed in an amazing way. Here's a sneak peek at my latest album.

Friday, February 18, 2011

PINK

In honour of Valentine's Day on Monday, I decided to shoot things that were pink...not necessarily romantic (see water bottle), but pink. And with a three year old girl in the house, there are no shortage of pink things.

February 14, 2011

Beads

My daughters play beads and her newest "princess" dress. I absolutely love this picture. It's romantic.

February 15, 2011

Flowers

As a I said on facebook "Although I think you should celebrate LOVE everyday, I was happy to get flowers from Joe yesterday".

February 16, 2011

Boots

Maria playing in the driveway. She was having a blast "skating" around on the ice.

February 17, 2011

Water bottle

Something pink in my kitchen. Nothing too exciting.

February 18, 2011

Boots 2

I know that I already shot Maria and her boots...but how could I pass this up. She was having soooo much fun splashing around. I couldn't choose just one.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

A baby is something you carry inside you for nine months, in your arms for three years and in your heart till the day you die. -- Mary Mason

When I was pregnant with William (my 2nd), I had a difficult time sleeping. Joe got me a journal so that I could write things down. Here are a few excerpts.

October 6, 2009
I have the best husband ever - and the best daughter. I wanted to start writing in a journal because I felt like I was missing things, or rather that I would forget things about Maria. ... I feel like I've already missed writing everything down - like a lifetime of memories and new discoveries has passed and I will forget them. I hope writing helps me remember. There is something new every single day. I LOVE HER. Good night.

October 17, 2009
It's 3:40 am - can't sleep ...AGAIN. Only 4 weeks until I'm due but probably 6 weeks until the baby arrives. I feel like I'm complaining a lot - wish I could stop because I feel so lucky in life. Joe's up - gonna talk to him. I love him. Night.

October 24, 2009
Guess what - I can't sleep - shocking. Joe took some maternity pictures of Maria and I. I love them. Can't stop looking at them. I keep waking Joe when I cannot sleep and feel really bad about it Hope this isn't a sign of how this new baby will be at night. I'm going to try to sleep now.

William arrived 11 days past his due date and was a healthy 9lbs, 2oz. Here are a few of my favourite pics.

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