One good spoil before the move

Two days to go and I'm starting to feel like a mouse living amongst boxes! Things are a little hectic, but excitement is growing and I am so looking forward to being settled into the new studio.

I saw a family not very long ago to whom I promised a sneak peek before I move and they leave on vacation; a very handsome family! I decided to go to town and show quite a few because they're being very gracious and patient in seeing the result of their session.... and it was so hard to choose what to showcase, I loved so many!

So here we go.... boy, I miss these little sneak peeks. I better get back on them when I'm back up & running!

I'm moving!

Yes, already! I've only been in Riverdale for a year but I came across a space I just couldn't resist, and off I go to the west end. This move is quite an exciting one for me, I'm looking forward to meeting my clients, new and old, in a beautiful loft at Dundas & Keele. Now a loft means lots of light, which will bring me back to shooting with that romantic available light I used to work with. Back in those days, I shot with available light only; now that I have the studio equipment, I'll get to enjoy both. What a thrill!

I can't say I'll mind being that close to High Park, too! I'm sure to be found there at least once a day enjoying a walk with the pup.

I'll be taking January 27th to February 3rd off to get settled in, and taking sessions up until the 26th. So if you'd like to see me in Riverdale, make that call. If not, see you at the new place!

A Budding Bond

I have alot of sessions with siblings, but for the most part, they're often toddlers & babies. A couple of weeks ago I had a session with a newborn and her 10 year old brother. I wasn't sure what to expect from a boy that age with a teeny-tiny little baby (my sessions with boys are usually wild & loud!), but I was infinitely pleased and delighted with what went on here.

Have a look at this....






Now how beautiful is that? Shane was so sweet and gentle and confident in handling his little baby sister, I had to remind myself he was just a kid. It was a joy to capture what I'm sure is the beginning of a fantastic relationship between these two. What a lucky mum they have!

My sister is amazing

Ok I'm not quite through ranting about my family yet.

My little sister (well okay, she's only a year and a bit younger than me, but she'll still always be my little sister) works as a translator for a major corporation in the city. And in her spare time, she picks up a piece of watercolor paper and some charcoal and paint and whips one of these together in just a few minutes;



Holy wow. I'm so proud to be related to her.

Ma Belle Famille

When I was in Montreal last week I got to meet a nephew and two little nieces I hadn't met yet, and I was thrilled... I come from a very large family - my parents both have 12 brothers & sisters each! - so it's not entirely unusual for me to have relatives I've yet to meet, but now that I've met these little ones, I'll be sure to make a bigger effort to be a part of their lives.

Within a few minutes of meeting them, I set off to photograph them (because sans studio, I was limited to available light and an on-camera flash). I have to admit I was a little worried because the tricks & tactics I've learnt over the years have primarily been in English and I wasn't used to shooting in French... but everything went beautifully, and my heart just swells when I look at these photographs now. It's perhaps time I take a cross-Ontario and Quebec trip to capture all of my little relatives! I found it really moving to photograph kids that are a part of me somehow.

Here they are in no particular order, all of them being beautiful and as quirky & fun as the next!

This little baby girl is a sweet little cuddle bug, and do I even need to mention those beautiful eyes?





This little guy was a non-stop firecracker... as most boys are in front of my camera!!





And this little angel was quite the gem. I don't usually like dressy outfits, but she was wearing it because she wears this dress everyday when she marries her father in the living room, as my aunt stands in as a witness. Have you ever heard anything more sweet? No? Well I can add to it... her father (my cousin) is an opera singer and being a fan of Edith Piaf, has been watching her autobiographical movie with his daughter, who sings every song that's in the movie. Killer cute.





Last but not least (and not a child!) is my godmother... one of the warmest & kindest people I know. Here she is with her grand-daughter.



Noelle-Ange, Pierrette, Antonio, Jose-Luis, Mathieu, Isabelle & Eric, if you're seeing & reading this post, I love you all very much and can't wait to see you all again.