Born on the 30th of January, 2011, this precious boy is the reason for my leave from work! He's a good boy who mostly sleeps and eats, however he has managed to take over our household. I'm really enjoying being domesticated and am sure by spring I will be looking forward to taking on some sessions. (2011 bookings are closed and 2012 bookings will commence early spring). 

Below you can see our three amazing boys and proud big brothers to little Seth.

The struggle between commercialism and the true meaning of Christmas is ever present during the Christmas season. I find myself correcting my kids every time they get over excited about opening presents. I harp on the true meaning of Christmas and how it is found in Jesus, not in toys. Though true, I felt there was something I was missing.

 As a child, I remember Christmas being magical. Toys never got in my way of remembering the birth of Jesus. That wasn't because we didn't get toys, we got lots! And it wasn't about my parents harping on me every second about the 'true' meaning of Christmas. What is the key?

 At some point this season I was shown that it's ok to get caught up in the celebrations of Christmas, the family gatherings, the decorating, the music and why yes, the gifts! After all it's a celebration! On my kids birthdays we have big parties with lots of toys but I never ever get so caught up in the party that I forget the day our children were born. 

 So this year I'm going to enjoy every single second of celebrating my Lord's birth. I see Him everywhere I look...in the sparkle of the Christmas tree, definitely in the nativity on our mantle and especially right in the midst of the mess of Christmas wrap of Christmas morning.

Christmas is a time to celebrate and to not feel bad for doing it! This next month is devoted to remembering my Savior and how to came so humbly to earth.


"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
 - Isaiah 9: 6

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On a non Christmas note: I am officially on maternity leave now!  Baby number three is due arrive on or before 3 February 2011.  I do have some photo shoots coming up in the spring but I won't be taking any new bookings. For now I wish everyone a very Joyous Christmas.  I will be back in the New Year with some updates.

PS. those are my boys up there!

From Mexico to Maui to Newfoundland the 2010 wedding season has come to a close for me! This will be my last wedding post for a long time. Since I'm going to be a mother of three in just a few short months I won't be excepting any new bookings for 2011. However, my camera won't be far from my side with so many little ones on the go.

A huge thank you goes out to all my amazing clients from this past summer. My biggest thank you goes to my awesome assistant/second shooter, Maria! I have yet to officially introduce her here on the blog...that will be coming very soon.

Happy fall everybody! Enjoy Stacey and Fred...don't you love her amazing shoes above?

Maria and I drove out to Brigus, NL in the pouring rain and we drove home again later that night in the even-more-pouring rain! But if you can believe it we did have a few rainless hours when we most needed them which was between the ceremony & reception of Stacey and Fred's wedding!

If you're wondering how to do a fall wedding without fake leaves and pumpkins lining your reception than wait no more. I feel this wedding post shouts fall without any tackiness, only beauty, anticipation and romance!

I couldn't have asked for a better day to end the 2010 season!

I love when the romantic moments are also filled with laughter!
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Maria and I were actually driving up the road and found Stacey like this! lol, well, the camera might have brought out a little drama then there really was but we thought it quite funny to find her alone in the middle of Brigus with a suitcase and no groom!

She's safely with her groom now!

And this photo was taken by Maria.
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Can you tell this girl was having a good time?
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Thank you Lord for holding the rain for us and thank you Stacey and Fred for trusting me with your day!