Aaaaaaaaaaaand the winner is.............

Tanya Frenette was the winner of my draw for a session held at the Baby & Toddler Show this past weekend. Her ballot was picked out of 229!



I had a great time this weekend as an exhibitor among a sea of cute babies, quirky toddlers and sweet expecting couples! I'm looking forward to seeing those who have already scheduled their sessions and to speaking to those who will be calling soon.

Potential clients weren't the only people I got to spend time with this weekend; I was lucky enough to be the neighbour of both Allison of Nummies (Specialty Nursing Lingerie! check it out at www.nummies.ca), and Trina of Maus Wear (handmade items for babies & toddlers! check it out at www.mauswear.com). Allison had her baby girl Tessa with her the entire weekend, and I have to say that she is one of the happiest babies I've ever seen. By Sunday, I broke down and had to take out the camera to snap a few shots of her.








I also met Allison's husband and two adorable sons. This family radiated with the kind of joy that can only come of being part of a family that is completely loved. It was really moving to watch.

Well that's it for me! Back to work; I have alot of catching up to do. Thanks again to all of those who paid me a visit this weekend, and to those who took the time to get to know me and my work.

Josée

Meet me at The Baby & Toddler Show!

This weekend I'll be attending The Baby & Toddler Show at Metro Toronto Convention Centre. I'm very happy to be participating in the Sick Kids Silent Auction, where I'll be donating a session.

But that's not the only perk to paying me a visit at the show! I'll also have ballots available for the draw of a Classic session. And for those who can't wait for luck to book their sessions, I'm going to be offering a $50 discount to those who would like to book their sessions at the show. A 50% deposit is required for these show bookings.

I'm looking forward to seeing alot of new and familiar faces there, and hope to see you among them!

Nap Interrupted

Last Saturday I had a shoot with a 3 month old little pumpkin who wasn't very happy that I had the audacity to pay her a visit on a day where she hadn't quite finished her nap.



The experience inspired me to remind potential clients out there of one of the qualities that make me a great family photographer to work with. When you book your photography session with me, my commitment to you is never limited to time & talent -- you're promised consideration and sympathy, and are always sure to receive the best possible work that could be created with your little munshkins, no matter what happens.

If there's a fussy spell, there's always time for a feeding. And if the fussy spell becomes a fussy day, it's understandable. These things happen, and there are always second chances. There should be no guilt or appologies for something so unpredictable.

We rescheduled this little pumpkin's session for another day. Her mum should be happy we gave the session a second chance because the portraits are just splendid!

Happy sneak-peeking, Lisa!

Josée

King Matías

I photographed a tiny king named Matías this afternoon. His father whispered sweet nothings to him in Spanish and his mom, though claiming to have gotten only three hours of sleep the night before, looked like a queen.

A sweet, new family. Enjoy the peek, Alexandra, Cesar and of course... proud auntie Joanna!

Alexaaaaaaaaaawww.........

Alexa is a perfect little baby girl I photographed today. One of those types of babies that make the clock go tick-tock, blue eyes and a rosebud mouth. When I see babies this beautiful I always wonder how their parents stop themselves from just staring.

Completely irrisistable and a photographer's dream.

Enjoy the sneak peek, Jacqui & Tyler!

Josée

Marlene & Adrian

When I woke up this morning to see rain clouds outside my window, I remained in a state of complete denial and decided that if it would rain, it just wouldn't at my scheduled time to photograph Marlene and Adrian.

Well, "the Nile" isn't just a river in egypt, or just a way to refuse to accept something! It stopped raining today just long enough for me to capture the joyous time of Marlene's last weeks of pregnancy, with a very anxious and excited dad.

Gorgeous couple, gorgeous photographs. I can't wait to see that baby! Here are a few shots from today.

Josée