Tickle, tickle!

I often get asked "what do we bring" when my clients inquire about a session. Here's the best thing you can bring to a session:



That's right, the tickle. The world's most classic and consistently successful move is the best thing you can bring to a session. It evokes smiles, laughs, grins, giggles, squirms and chuckles, and it's impossible to leave at home.

Here are a few of my favorite shots from a session I had with Ani's little cookie... quite a charmer, this one.






I really love this mom shot... it's so romantic. (Sigh! Look at that little hand!)

The World's Tiniest flirt!

I met Graydon just before going on vacation and he was the wee littlest flirt I've ever met! Look at this... every time he saw me and the camera, no matter what was going on, he just perked up!



I have to say though, that my favorite part of this session was his mom; she has to be the cutest mom I've ever met. Her baby talk is so adorable I was squint-smiling the whole time, I loved it. Without further due... my favorites!

Peek-a-boo! I see two!

Well! There's one thing I know for sure: Cathy & Jon will never be bored, ever again!



They along with their little pumpkin Sydney welcomed Jack & Lucas two months ago and now I don't doubt it's a party every day at this house. We had many laughs together the day of our session and it didn't take me long to fall in love with their energy and all of that personality. Did I mention how much I love twins? I love twins. Love 'em!! Here are a few of my favorites from this session...

Colin + Sarah

They say that couples who laugh together, last together. I believe that because of Colin & Sarah, friends of mine who were married last week in Mexico on a gorgeous day.

I am sooo happy I went along for this ride because it was a thrill to witness & capture. For Colin & Sarah, of course, who were made for each other and always have me doing that head-cock punctuated with an "aww" when I see them together. But I really also fell in love with their family and friends, who were warm, fun and hilarious people that made me feel like family all week. I was sorry to see half of them fly back to Vancouver at the end; wish I could have stuck a few in my pocket to hang out with in Toronto!

The one thing that made Colin & Sarah even cooler than they already are, is that they went along with a "trash the dress" shoot after the wedding day, which had me photographing them in all sorts of places compromising their spotless wedding outfits. But what a turnout... I'm absolutely ecstatic with the images from this day. They made me smile, laugh and cry. I hope they do the same for my old friends, and my new ones. Here are a few of my favorites...

Hola! From sunny Mexico!

Well I am almost at the end of my holiday and will be returning home in two days. Apologies to those who have been trying to reach me this week; I promised myself a whole week away from the internet while on vacation, if only to assure myself I am nor a work or an internet addict (hurray, I´m somewhat balanced!). I have mixed emotions today; half of me will (of course) miss the beach, the lounge chair and the pile of books next to me, making me a little emotional about the departure. But the other half of me misses home, my friends, my puppy-doll and work. As I thought about that this morning I got a warm feeling of gratitude for being someone that can say they miss work... what a great career I have.

I am in Mexico with friends who were wed here a few days ago, and will have some gorgeous images to share with you when I return, along with a few from sessions I wasn´t able to get to before the trip. I´m really looking forward to getting back in touch with you all!

It's raining boys!

Whenever I book a shoot with 2 or more boys, I wind up with a bit of an overwhelming "phew, what have I gotten myself into" feeling when they all come busting in with all that energy. But it doesn't take long for me to remember why that energy is just gold. Sessions with multiple kids are always a challenge (because it's difficult to keep everyone in the same immediate area) BUT what they are fantastic for is that without fail, the kids are always amazing at feeding off of each other and more than ever, I'm able to be an observer without having to rely on myself or mom & dad for entertainment. In the end I have these portraits that are just so great, organic and true to the spirit of my little subjects.

Here are a few of my faves from my session with Joanne's little guys. I'm so thrilled she brought them to me!

It's a wee lil' baby flirt!

Shooting Reagan was just plain fun! This little flirt came in with pockets full of smiles and all sorts of moves to show off. This is one of those cases that gets dangerous for me because when it's easy breezy and just fun, it's hard to stop and I wind up going a little overboard with the number of shots I get! But who could complain, really? Have a peek at some of my favorite shots of Reagan with his parents... check out those eyes and that little kissy mouth. What a cutie-pie!






Oh and there's another reason I adored Reagan... He rocks it like he means it!

Let's gasp together, shall we?

I was working on the final edits of Katy's maternity photos tonight when I came across this one shot again... I held my hand to my heart and gasped. I just love it so much, it emanates love and tenderness, and it's just so beautiful. I had to post it! How did I manage to miss it when I posted sneak peeks of this shoot?

Sunny Mexico

I will be away on vacation from April 25th to May 6th, so if you have a time-sensitive session to schedule, please don't hesitate to book it as soon as possible.