Mother & Daughters

I honestly pinch myself sometimes at how lucky and truly blessed I am to be able to know so many wonderful people in this world. Life truly is a miracle in every way, shape and form. Photography for me has truly strengthened that belief for me even more...as I am able to spend such treasured time recording and documenting moments and relationships with these amazing people. That was what this photo session was for me. Such a special and treasured time in so many ways...almost breathtaking actually. It was like taking a step back in time to a moment where I used to babysit these girls when they were just starting out...and now...they are beautiful young women who are now ready to take on the world. Wow, how incredible. How truly lucky am I to be able to capture them now as such beautiful women with incredible spirits and such driven hearts and minds. And to Mom T. What can I say? I have known you since I was a little girl and you have raised such amazing women...truly a reflection of your heart and soul as they stand before you now. And as always, you look absolutely incredible in these photos. Thank you to all of you for giving me such a wonderful evening of reconnection and creativity. My spirit and soul thank you. I hope you love the photos...there are many many more!

Sweet Smiles

Truly a great day it was to be able to photograph one of my best friends, her mom, and her beautiful baby girl. We had such a fun time spending the afternoon together...and through the many "wardrobe" changes were able to capture this little ones true little 6 month old glittering spirit. I honestly have way too many favorites, but these photos definitly top the list of melt-your-heart moments. She is truly a doll and has grown up so quickly. It just seems like yesterday when I took her newborn shots...and now...wow time surely does fly. I hope you love the photos and I was able to capture her little spirit for you to forever remember. I love you J!

New Beginnings

Today I was so lucky and fortunate to have been chosen to document the end of one chapter. A new beautiful baby girl is soon to be welcomed into this world and I was asked to capture some maternity moments for this beautiful couple as they are entering a new chapter of their life...a new beginning. Everything went so smoothly, it was truly a wonderful day. There were so many great captures, and I hope that this couple loves my interpretation of their story. Thank you again for allowing me to document these moments for you. I hope you love them as much as I do. At this point, it's hard to pick a favorite as they all tell such a beautiful story. Enjoy these last weeks as you anxiously anticipate the arrival of your beautiful little angel. You will both be amazing parents! xoxo

Chances Are...

Chances are, some days, life and time go by so quickly that I never get a chance to tell you how much I appreciate and love you. Chances are, most days, the ways you take care and love me, our home, our life, and our little family may seem to you to go unnoticed, but truly know that I see every little thing that you do for us and I cherish it unconditionally. Chances are, tomorrow will be another awesome day where through your actions and words you will make me feel like the most important person in the world...yet again. So grateful to know and be married to the most wonderful guy in the world! Chances are I have already told you this today, but I would just like to say it once again.

Inspire

Lately I have been inspired by so many things. I just love it. Frankly, being inspired is truly what keeps me going...keeps me energized. I was looking through some of my photo files on my computer and I came across this one. I love how one minute, a photo will just be a picture to you...and then another moment it will stand out to you so strongly that you can just feel the image and hear the story behind it. That is what this photo has become to me. I always had loved it, but I never really NOTICED it until just a few days ago...and how it totally inspires me. It inspires me for so many reasons...but mostly I think what inspires me most is that it represents to me the unbreakable bonds I share with so many amazing women in my life. Each one so different, with their own stories and journeys to experience...yet we are all the same. We are all connected and supporting each other in our journey's ahead. That to me....is truly inspiring. I am so lucky and I love each of these girls to pieces. They are all incredible. Other random things that are inspiring me lately have been the birds I hear singing at 5am. The smell of my shampoo in the morning, the fact that I do not have to wear socks with my shoes either these days...oh bless you spring! :) Music of course, photography blogs, vanilla body lotion, watermelon, my running shoes, magazines, journaling, my clean kitchen and right now...the way my house sounds at night. So peaceful, relaxing and oh so comforting. It truly is HOME. And I LOVE my home. I love how the most random things can be so inspiring. I love to feel energized, especially at times when a person can just feel so tired...and I am sure we all know how that feels. In a world that is in the midst of hardship and chaos right now, with all of the storms and bad weather and loss that is going on. I just feel so aware and blessed of all the things that are soooo good. So unfortunately underestimated and taken for granted at times, but oh so good.

Playing Catch-Up

Life...these days. Whew! It has been awhile since my last post, and to be honest, where time has gone I have no idea. It has been a busy, busy month of April. Between work, life, and the month of BIRTHDAYS it has been quite eventful. I cannot believe that this is the last week of April and that May is just around the corner. It is exciting, as I truly cannot wait for Summer to arrive. There is just something so magical about summer time. Everything just feels so GOOD. Looking back at this last week, all I can do is simply breathe a sigh of relief. So many things that were weighing on my mind are now over, and yes, I survived. Sometimes my nerves and anxiety level can get the best of me sometimes and can spiral the "self-doubt" out of control. I noticed how much mental energy can exhaust a person. I had had something weighing on my mind for months, and when it was all said and done I felt so much relief. Not sure if that is a good thing, or a bad thing, but I truly need to get my grips about me because I cannot afford to feel that way on an everyday basis...no way! In other news, the weather has been crazy too. This past week was incredible. Blue sky, sunshine, warm temperatures, sandals, capris...oooh how it felt so good.....THEN Friday and Saturday happened and my yard was transformed into a winter wonderland one more time. So crazy...but it has actually melted pretty quickly as there are just a few spots of snow left on my lawn. Really though, I think we are DONE with you winter. This weekend was spent visiting with family and enjoying some down time. Unfortunately this did not equate to getting some much needed housework done, but oh well I guess...also anxiously awaiting my hubby to get back from sledding in the mountains. He has been gone since Thursday and I am really missing having him around. I even think our dog is missing him too...she has been quite the little baby these days! It has also been a few weeks of birthday celebrations, and yes one of them was mine. This birthday was different...that whole feeling of getting 'older' and the responsibilities and choices that follow somehow take the FUN out of the whole day. These days, the age thing is something that is really weighing on my mind. But, it is a true blessing in every sense of the word. Happy and healthy at 28. Pretty lucky and truly blessed in every way. Ok, I think that is enough rambling for one night. Here is to a great week ahead!

Treasured Observations

What an awesome weekend it was! Between the weather, and a family BBQ, it truly turned out to be such a great time. Even now as I write this I am sitting out on my deck just enjoying it all...and NOT having to wear a coat. Life is awesome! Between all of the busy-ness, I was able to capture a few observations on Saturday. Just a few moments of what makes life great and what makes me feel so thankful on so many levels. Just celebrating some simple stuff, some treasured observations of yesterday. That's all.

I Love My Camera

I love my camera for many reasons. I love it for allowing me to capture life and moments, be it big or small ones, that I come across in my life. I love it for enabling me to celebrate and record those that I love. I love it for documenting connections. I love my camera because it will never allow me to forget moments that can be so fleeting that they disappear as fast as they happen. I love my camera for these times, these simple moments that are reflective of our little family today.

Life In A Snow Globe

So, this is what life in a giant snow globe must be and feel like. Since Thursday evening, winter has seemed to return with a vengeance over most of Alberta and right now it still shows no signs of stopping. How was it this week that FINALLY every trace of snow we had was gone and I was adoring the feel of my soft grass beneath my feet? The sound of our creek was running and sigh....spring was surely here? I guess mother nature had other plans, and although the extra moisture I am sure is good...this snow and cold is NOT. It seriously feels like we have gone back 3 months in time. However, I should not feel surprised, does this not happen at least once every year??? In any case, whenever life decides to throw you lemons the best thing is to make lemonade! So I decided to dress up, brave the winds and head out into the yard to get a few photos of what life is like for us right now, the feeling of living in a swirling snowglobe...definitly makes for some pretty pictures anyway. I also think that my dog is LOVING this weather too...so I guess it's OK (but it better melt FAST!!!) haha.