"A good video can make all the difference." ~ Brian May

Hello internet! CreativeLIVE recently announced it's newest workshop Newborn and Babies with Sandy Puc' and as my video entry states, "I'm super pumped about it". For every CreativeLIVE workshop, they invite several people to attend live in Seattle. All you have to do is create a video and get chosen.
So check out my dorky video!

She never quite leaves her children at home, even when she doesn't take them along. ~Margaret Culkin Banning

The other day I was getting together with my sister and an old friend from highschool. It was raining, cold and yucky outside. You know, usual January weather in Canada. Instead of walking to my sister's place, which is less than 10 minutes, I decided to drive. It was much easier to pack the 3 children (3 and under) into the van, then walk in that weather. When I arrived, my old friend and mother of a 21 month old said, "You are amazing!" My immediate response was "oh no...it's nothing. I'm not amazing". But right then and there I decided I was amazing. I am amazing. I will always be amazing. For getting 3 children out the door, for staying at home with them while running my business and my house, and for doing it with style. Even if that style means spit up on my shoulder, or syrup in my hair. Thank you Sam for recognizing me and all the moms out there for doing what we do everyday. It is AMAZING!

Here's a few cute photos of my amazing kids.


Here's an article I came across, which I found amusing and truthful!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/glennon-melton/dont-carpe-diem_b_1206346.html

"If you're happy, if you're feeling good, then nothing else matters" ~Robin Wright Penn

Dear Erin,

It was so nice to meet you and your family yesterday at our portrait session for your new baby. Thank you for inviting me into your home. I can't tell you enough how excited I was. It felt amazing to get back to photography. I took almost 4 months off to prepare and welcome my son, Charlie and I didn't realize how much I missed my work. I was a bit nervous to get back at it, since Charlie is still so young, but I couldn't pass up an infant shoot. I love my 3 kids, but I didn't realize how much it was wearing on me. Thanks to you I feel wonderful, amazing and rejuvenated. I love photography! I love my work! I love my clients!

I hope you and your family had as much fun as I did. Please enjoy a few of my favourite images!

Many thanks,

Karen

To see more of my favourites, please visit
http://www.greenapplephotography.ca/event/The-Smith-Fa/asXZlT6nklRcw

New Beginnings

My life has recently been turned upside down. I knew it was coming, but I still feel like I'm standing on my head. Last Friday, my beautiful son was born. He was due on October 31st, and didn't make his appearance until 11 days later - the same as my first two. I cursed Joe when he suggested that an 11/11/11 birthday would be cool...and easy to remember. But as that day approached, I secretly hoped for it too. Here are a few pics of my 5 day old little monkey!

You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving. ~Author Unknown

The weather is getting colder, the leaves are dropping from the trees, and the fall season is upon us.It's time to (dare I say it) start thinking about the holidays. 

As a photographer, I get a ton of inquiries about holiday photos.  Since baby 3 is set to arrive any day now, I'd like to encourage you to think about gift certificates.  They are a wonderful idea for parents, grandparents and even your own little diva princess!  They can be purchased in any denomination, for any purpose (prints, photo sessions, wedding albums or more).  They come beautifully displayed and ready to give!

For the hard to buy for - they are perfect.

For more information, or to purchase a gift certificate, please visit

http://www.greenapplephotography.ca/gallery/7441926_KEoY4

Kids: they dance before they learn there is anything that isn't music. ~William Stafford

I've decided to enter another shot into the I ♥ Faces Photo challenge.  The theme is "Let them be little" and Since I photograph a lot of children, I have a lot to choose from.  This picture was taken yesterday afternoon.

Happiness held is the seed; happiness shared is the flower. ~Author Unknown

We arrived to find a beautiful golden sunset highlighting the features of my latest shoot...farmers' fields, a small rustic barn and J drove up with a trunk full of hay bales. It was better than anything I could have hoped for. When I visit a client's home for the first time, I never know what to expect and this location fully exceeded my expectations.

Even though baby G hadn't had much of a nap, she was in great spirits and ready to go. E was full of energy and I knew he may be shy, so I took some time with him. He got comfortable really quickly. Having a 3 and a half year old of my own means that I can relate to toddlers quite easily (at least I like to think so). B looked stunning. It was a lovely shoot.

I have to say a big thank you, to my friend, neighbour and assistant, Madi Schaefer for helping me out on this shoot!  Photo credits to her also.

J and B, your family is beautiful and wonderful and so photogenic. It was a pleasure meeting you and thank you for making it so easy! Hope you enjoy a few of my favourites.

To see more of my favourites, please visit

http://www.greenapplephotography.ca/event/The-Holman-Family/dflggiwqNM0Wk