Newfoundland is my favorite place on earth, as many of you know. Not only because three of my besties live there- but because of the scenery! I was so lucky to get to tag alongside my good friend Apryl, owner of White Willow Wedding Photography, on her evening shoot. We loved comparing our different styles. Here’s a few of my faves. Thanks to Melissa and Thomas for allowing me to tag along!
A new friend asked me to do a photoshoot with her three beautiful daughters at their dance studio tonight. I absolutely love a new venue and new models- especially three as gorgeous and sweet as these! And let me tell you these girls can do all kinds of fun acrobatic dance-y type stuff! Lots of talent in this family. Here’s my fave from the evening.
Here is eight-day old baby B, helping out his daddy who is a firefighter by taking a nap in his gear. *how adorable is this? I can’t even take credit for the idea… it was all the parents!
I feel like I’ve been photographing a lot of newborns lately! People always say, ‘Isn’t is hard, photographing kids?’ the answer is this: newborns are EASY. Usually they just sleep or laze around and look adorable. Here’s baby E looking sweet.
One of my best friends recently gave birth to her second beautiful son. Here’s my favorite photo from the afternoon- the three boys together.
Every year around this time I get super excited for what’s to come- a crazy, busy, amazing, creative and wonderful time following couples around on the happiest day of their lives. To get myself inspired I always like to reflect on last year’s weddings- here are my favorite photos from wedding season 2012.
My dear friend Celine is the owner of Happy Day Spa here in Wolfville. If you haven’t tried her services you are missing out- she is truly amazing at what she does. Here are some photos we did together for her new website: www.happyinwolfville.com
It’s always fun when someone you’ve never met turns out to be related to someone you went to school with. This happens all the time in my business- there’s always a degree of separation that you never predicted! Here’s the lovely S family in the Irving Centre.
As you’ll see in other posts, I’ve spent a good chunk of time this Spring shooting at the Acadia School of Music. Every time I visit, I’m reminded of what an incredible and special place it is, not only for musicians but for those of us who are lucky enough to hear them rehearse, teach, or perform. Here is the finishing shot from the Acadia Chorus concert this spring.
Met up with the H family for a shoot at the park at Scotian Gold. Despite living here for my entire life, I’d never actually shot there. It proved to be a perfect little spot for running around with kids- and there were a bunch of them in this group! Turns out the H family and I have lots of connections. They were lovely and I hope to see them again!
A good friend of mine and his lovely wife (a new friend of mine) invited me to the Irving Centre to have some fun with their one year old baby girl. And some balloons. She was absolutely perfect and it was one of the most fun photoshoots I’ve ever had.
I’ve developed an obsession lately with the old derelict KCA building. My dad was a teacher there in the 80s, and I have a lot of memories of visiting a vibrant, busy building filled with noise and learning and energy. At one time, it must have been a very grand old place- the centre of the community, celebrated for it’s vision, and you can feel the sense of power from its spot on the hill. Now, it sits abandoned- lonely, with memories of moments learned and hearts broken floating in between empty walls. I’ve become fixated on abandoned schools as a photo project. Here is the old ‘Kentville Schools’ as we used to call it, waiting for someone to come and restore her to her former glory of use.
Erin Costelo is an unmistakable talent, and one of the hottest things in jazz / blues / soul singing. I met Erin during a photoshoot for Occasions Magazine and not only is she talented, she’s humble and kind. We had a blast getting creative together at the Chickenburger and True North Diner. Check out her music at www.erincostelo.com, and view the photo that was chosen by the magazine in April’s issue of Occasions.
This year, for some reason, I had a lot of people asking if I had any photos of Acadia. I have lots of photos taken AT Acadia- in Denton Hall, at the Irving Centre, etc- but I made it my mission this year to collect at least one good one of the campus. This was a perfect winter snowy day, looking at the back of U-Hall- the less seen side.
I’m helping the Acadia School of Music update the photos on their website. Which means I’ve spent the last few weeks running around to all kinds of amazing concerts, recitals, classes, etc. It’s a pretty special place and the energy there is amazing. Here’s one of my favorite shots- of Miss Deirdre Kellerman, performing the role of Rosaline in Die Fledermaus.
When you get to photograph someone you care about, it’s a really special experience. This is always the case with TK, who has been one of my oldest and closest friends for 20 years. Here she is in her pregnancy glory, almost ready to pop- and taking some time to read a special book to her first boy.
I photographed the wedding of this beautiful couple last year, and right on schedule they called to have maternity photos done! The baby is actually here now- stay tuned for her beautiful pics.
Meeting a new baby is always fun- they’re so sweet, and usually good and quiet. This little gem was no exception. Her family was the winner of December’s Images of Gratitude contest, and I was delighted to meet them.
This past summer I was fortunate enough to get to shoot part of the amazing Festival Acadien on the french shore of NS. I had never been down there before and was glad I went early enough to explore the little community of Clare / Saulnierville. So much beauty along the ocean! Here are some favorites from the day.
I try to get to Newfoundland as often as possible- after all, three of my best friends live there, and it’s a landscape paradise. This is on a beautiful perfect July afternoon at Tors Cove, which is a good drive outside St. Johns.
I was so busy enjoying Hong Kong when I traveled there last year that I didn’t take too many photos! Just spent some time this afternoon looking back through them to see if there was anything worthwhile- and this one came to my attention. Hong Kong Central to your right, with the Harbour to the left leading to Kowloon.
My good friend Lindsay of Lindsay Best Business Consulting invited me over to create some holiday cheer with she, her boyfriend, and their cat Seamus. Last year we tried to create the cheesiest holiday photos imaginable- and I think we did a pretty good job. Had to up the bar this year, however. Here are a few favorites.
One of my regular clients, the B family, had the idea that this year we would do some photos with cookies for Santa. Amongst the other cute moments, this one is my favorite from the day.
I have some cousins who live fairly close to me, about 20 minutes away, that I never see. Life gets busy, and you know they’re out there, living an equally busy life. So when an opportunity comes to reconnect after many years, it’s always a pleasure- especially when there is a new cousin to meet!!!
It’s always a delight when a beautiful, sweet couple invites me to be a part of their wedding day. Amanda and Tyler called and wanted to meet up for some engagement photos, as a warm up for their wedding next year. We spent a very COLD morning together out at Scots Bay- but they proved they were up for anything! Can’t wait for next fall.
I had the pleasure again this year of photographing little beauties at the awesome Fiddleheads Kids Shop in Dartmouth. I’ve developed a really nice partnership with this award winning kids store. A lot of beautiful little families and faces came through their door- here are just a few of my favorites.
This little treasure and her family were brave enough to shed their jackets and go for a waterfront walk in late November- and it was COLD!! I couldn’t get enough of her blonde curly mop- and the smile that went with it!
Images of Gratitude: October winner: Shannon Eastman and her husband Mark. Offering foster homes to German Shepherd rescue dogs, Shannon and Mark are very active with the East Coast German Shepherd Rescue, as well as the Kings County SPCA. I loved seeing them in action with all their dogs- thank you, Shannon and Mark, for everything you do in our community for animals.
Sweet Luna is ready for her new home! She is available for adoption. I fell in love with this little girl!! Contact http://www.ecgsrescue.com/index.php for more info.
This past month, 48 amazing women from the Annapolis Valley got behind my crazy thought of doing a portrait collection of women wearing moustaches and men’s clothes in support of Prostate Cancer Canada. Our take on Movember, shall you say. My wonderful friend Kristy Taylor from Taylored Memories Video Editing put together the finished product. Have a peek at the video HERE!!!
