Spring catch-up

I have fallen way behind in posting previews...so, today's blog is called "catch-up"

Enjoy a peak at some sessions from this spring...
You may recognize this cutie as one of the winners from the 2009 Vancouver Island Baby Fair photo contest!This little cutie is gearing up for tea time...only fitting since she has recently opened up a cafe on the water - the Lido (ok...her daddy has opened it up)
Check it out - near the Harbour planes...by the ol' 'Boom Boom' room (...admit it...you know where that is!)
You know how they say pregnant woman can 'glow'....I think this image is the perfect example...she simply radiates!

This little cutie was FULL of energy...her trampoline definitely got a workout that day!
I had the pleasure of capturing this little one first while she was still in her mamma's belly...and now...this sweet, amazing little angel.
The weather was beautiful as we headed out to Beacon Hill for a family session
The twins turn 1!
I've had the pleasure of capturing these little guys for the last year...watch for an upcoming post showcasing the storyboard of their first year!

Family time!

It was her first photo shoot...and I must say, she is a natural! (lovin' the cute frills!)And check out that bow-tie...too cute!And...here is newest model of this spring...little baby Cole.

I have to get me one of these sock creatures!Congrats Dale & Heather!

Up next...a sneak peak from a recent wedding...but first, one final shot of my free-spirited niece...

Rainbow Connection

We've had some nice thunderstorms in Kamloops lately.The other night, Mother Nature created a masterpiece outside our living room window.
(you can see our little gazebo in the bottom, center of the image)Just had to share!

Cowtown Snapshots

I've been playing catch up from a busy May, and am just getting around to posting a few photos from my trip to Calgary.

Last time I saw this family, this little guy was snug as a bug in his Mommy's tummy - here he is at 1!

Getting some big sister lovin'

She is such a ham - so much fun!

And this little one was still in her mamma's belly last time I was in Calgary!

Amazingly enough, these two came into the world on the same day!

(their kitty really really wanted to be in the family photos too!)


Then it was off to the park for a family session

Playtime got serious - shoes came off!
Ever try to read in a car when you are on a really windy road? You know that feeling you get in your tummy....well...it's a bit like that being on a spinning merry-go-round while looking through your viewfinder.

I wasn't sure I was going to survive it....but the result was well worth the dizziness!
After the kids were played out at the park, we took some time to photograph baby #3-on-the-way!
Congrats E&M - looking forward to meeting the new addition to the family in August!
Ok - this post is getting long! I'll save the last of the Calgary photos for the next one! Then, some shots from my recent Victoria shoot.

Shoot for the Moon...

I just received a note from a client a few moments ago, and I wanted to pass her message along.

The Pye family was like many families I have had the pleasure of photographing. A slightly shy toddler (who eventually warms up and shows off his personality), a proud mom, and even prouder dad.

Sadly, 10 years after his original diagnosis, a brain tumour claimed Greg's life at the age of 37.In honour of her husband, Nancy will be doing the "Great Lake Walk in Memory of Greg Pye"

Read more about Greg's story and learn about Nancy's fundraising goal to help support BrainCare BC

Sprouts Model Winners

America's Next Top Model has nothing on these superstars!We had a blast as the models strutted, crawled, and walked in the latest gear from Sprouts.

Here are a few of my favourite shots!


(very cute ragedy-anne style dolls, available at Sprouts - variety of designs!)

(I LOVE this hoodie!)

(how cool is this little man!)

If you have a little girl in your life, these ruffle shorts are SOOOO cute for summer!

This little cubby-unit is SUPER cute, and offers practical storage (and I believe on SALE at Sprouts!)

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This modeling business is hard work....yawn....
Watch for one of the lucky 5 to be featured on the cover of Island Child magazine's fall cover!

The New Space

We haven't fully unpacked (which means our house is a mess), so I don't have inside photos to share, but here it is on the outside...
the view from our living/dining room & bedroom...
And here's the beautiful new studio space!
I had some BIG studio samples come in - I am currently obsessed with large wall potraits - 20x20 and 20x24 are my new favourite sizes...it's not so big that you need to own a mansion for it to work, but it is large enough to turn your portraits into art.

As soon as they are framed, I'll post more photos of the space.

And here's the very first photo I took in the new studio space (even before I had the backdrops unpacked!)I love having my nieces around!
I had to include some of the little soccer player! (#7, just like her grandpa, mom & auntie!)cool little cleats!And, here is her number #1 fan...braving the rain to see the game!Up next...some shots from a recent Kamloops session and a preview of the lucky models down at Sprouts!

(I'll be in Victoria this coming weekend - May 28-31st...I have some free time on Friday afternoon after 1PM, so if you are due for a family session, get in touch!)