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Friday, December 22, 2006


These guys flew in from England for the weekend and managed to fit in a family portrait session. It was awesome how it just worked out perfectly to get the family together. We were able to catch some really great moments in there session too. This one is really special.
It's always exciting to capture a moment like this one. It's a pretty awesome portrait.




Being a horse lover myself I just had to post this panel. Erin was a winner of a grad session and chose to include in this a super fun session with her horse. Gorgeous portraits. I love these!

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There is something amazing about this image. The light reflecting softly on the water as the sky opens up in the background. It's absolutely beautiful.



These families had the right idea including their old trucks in their family portraits. These are totally awesome!! You can see in the top panel that it was just starting to rain but still ideal for the shot.

Grad Portraits




We recently enjoyed photographing grads from the NIC Nursing Program. The portraits turned out fantastic. And so deserved after all the student's hard work . Congratulations to all the grads!

Saturday, December 09, 2006

Despite some unpredictable weather conditions we've been taking some great shots. This portrait session at Goose Spit turned out totally awesome!


Saturday, November 18, 2006

More From Our Baby Sessions


Fall Portraits



This was such a fun group of ladies to photograph. I love how these images capture the interaction between grandma, mom and her daughters. It's really neat to see each of the ladies unique personalities here. Lots of fun. Awesome portrait! Kin Beach has been a great place to hide away from the wind and shoot some amazing fall portraits.




More great famiy moments. What a great time of year to get out there and capture the rich fall colors and tones. This itty bitty image collection is pretty cool. You can't help but smile when you see these guys together.

Saturday, November 04, 2006

Family

This brother and sister were a whole lot of fun to photograph! I love the fall colors here. The portraits turned out fantastic!




This is a beautiful image. I am taken with it. The expression in her eyes along with the soft, rich colors just draw us in. It is altogether lovely. The amazing thing is that this was a test shot. Somehow those images that you just don't expect can turn out to be the ones you love the most.
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Tiny Treasures

It is a priviledge to photograph the Charette family's second little one - Tristan. We had the pleasure of watching Tristan's sister grow and change throughout her first year and now we are thrilled to have the opportunity to watch this little guy as he charms his way through his baby portrait sessions. One of the many rewards that come with this line of work.


Saturday, October 28, 2006

Life Is Good


This fantastic panel collection captures it all. Fun times. Such an amazing keepsake!
Another fantastic portrait at Macdonald Wood Park. The mood is enchanting and the lighting spectacular. Very nice portrait. Even Cuba is looking great for the camera!
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This session captured such a beautiful mood. This image of the daughter was a test shot and it turned out to be a gorgous portrait. These images are captivating. A great mixture of rich colors and a depth and intensity in the expressions. Very pretty portraits!
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These portrait panels are becoming so popular. You can understand why when you look at how awesome it is to capture such a variety of moods and emotions all in one panel. These sisters are sweet. It's so neat to see the dynamics between the two of them. You can just sense their closeness and appreciation for one other.
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Saturday, October 14, 2006

Families



These portraits of the Falk family were taken at their lovely residence in Black Creek. There is such a peaceful and captivating mood in these shots.
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This is an excellent idea for a panel collection. It's a fantastic way to capture all elements of family in intimate and personalized groups. This is what makes these panels so popular. Very special portrait!

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This lovely family portrait was taken out at Jumbo's cabin by the railway tracks in Cumberland. It's just beautiful lighting and I love the look of the enchanting path in behind.
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This panel collection is just too cute. Tons of energy and a bit of cheekiness in there too! What a great way to capture it all. This panel has been in our store front window this week and has definitely been catching a lot of attention. So much fun!

From Our Baby Sessions

These portraits from Olivia'a one year session are just adorable. It's been a privilege to photograph Olivia during the many rapidly changing stages of her first year. We just couldn't resist posting these two images from her 12 month session...they are so precious. We hope your family is thoroughly enjoying your baby portraits. We want to thank you for sharing these moments of your child's life with us.


Saturday, October 07, 2006



I don't have to tell you that these two are having a blast! Just doing what little guys like to do. Great portrait!

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Another great idea for a panel collection. Grandma sure was proud when she came in the other day to pick up this panel. I'm sure she'll enjoy showing it to everyone one she can. My Gram is very much the same way. I love Grandmas!!
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Getting Into Fall...



This family enjoyed having their portrait session at Kin Beach. I love the fall colors here and the sun hitting the grass creates such a rich warm glow. Fantastic portrait!

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I just love all the possibilities with these panels. It's a great way to capture special times and the moments of interacting together. These moments are what we will treasure for a lifetime.
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Saturday, September 30, 2006




This mother and daughter collection is so special. Seeing the two of them interacting together tells a story all of its own. The portraits were done as an anniversary gift for the dad. It was very emotional for him to see the final results of their session. Very beautiful!

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Portrait Panel Collections

Fun With Big Groups!


We've been having a blast with large group portraits. We've been shooting a lot of anniversaries and birthdays. It's great to see families getting together despite how busy life gets and it's been a priviledge to be a part of capturing those special times. Here's an image from a session at the Doberstein's family farm. And check out this handsome group of men.