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Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Saturday, February 16, 2008
My baby's 3!
I cannot believe that this wee baby boy is now three years old.
After he fell asleep the night before his birthday, I filled the living-room with a bunch of helium balloons. The look on his face when he came in to see them was precious.
Yes, it was still almost dark out when he woke up.
His Dad and I bought him a bike for his birthday - he looks pretty thrilled about it. He rode it around the living-room for a bit and even let Auggie have a go. Its now sitting in the porch waiting for the snow to disappear.
He had his first real birthday party. When I asked him what he wanted for his birthday, he said "Cake. Chocolate cake." When I asked him what design he wanted, he said "a horse". Far beyond my ablities, but Jen came to the rescue.
This is our family. We don't live together, but we make sure we do the important things together.
Happy Birthday Gabe!
After he fell asleep the night before his birthday, I filled the living-room with a bunch of helium balloons. The look on his face when he came in to see them was precious.
Yes, it was still almost dark out when he woke up.
His Dad and I bought him a bike for his birthday - he looks pretty thrilled about it. He rode it around the living-room for a bit and even let Auggie have a go. Its now sitting in the porch waiting for the snow to disappear.
He had his first real birthday party. When I asked him what he wanted for his birthday, he said "Cake. Chocolate cake." When I asked him what design he wanted, he said "a horse". Far beyond my ablities, but Jen came to the rescue.
This is our family. We don't live together, but we make sure we do the important things together.
Happy Birthday Gabe!
Thursday, February 7, 2008
The Wee Welsh Princess
Adara is a beautiful little girl, with awesome parents. I spent several hours with Adara, Angharad and Mark at their house getting these photos. 
Adara's Daddy makes her laugh.
A lot!
It is entirely possible that Adara may grow up to be a tomboy. She was not so fond of the dress (although I did get several photos without her crying.) I just loved this one best.
Here is her lovely mother. Angharad is a Montessori teacher and we spent a long time discussing parenting. She gave me some great ideas, which included how to get children to help in cleaning up their toys. I instituted her suggestion to clear out a bunch of toys and then separate them into sections. Now all the cars are in one basket, the blocks in another, the friends (i.e. animals) in another. Gabe's helped me clean up every night since. Thanks!!
And finally, Adara's beautiful family.
Adara's Daddy makes her laugh.
A lot!
It is entirely possible that Adara may grow up to be a tomboy. She was not so fond of the dress (although I did get several photos without her crying.) I just loved this one best.
Here is her lovely mother. Angharad is a Montessori teacher and we spent a long time discussing parenting. She gave me some great ideas, which included how to get children to help in cleaning up their toys. I instituted her suggestion to clear out a bunch of toys and then separate them into sections. Now all the cars are in one basket, the blocks in another, the friends (i.e. animals) in another. Gabe's helped me clean up every night since. Thanks!!
And finally, Adara's beautiful family.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Birthday
Its my birthday – well, not mine exactly, but it is the first anniversary for Dragonfly Photography. A year ago this month, I shot my first engagement session and booked my first solo wedding.
A huge thank you to all my wonderful clients; the photographers who’ve helped me establish my business and improve my photography; and my family and friends who’ve encouraged me, cheered me on and sent love my way.
I couldn’t have done it without you.
Angela and Geoffrey, thank you for your faith in my work and being my first wedding clients. Beth, thank you for your wonderful support and for talking me up to all your friends. Melanie, thanks for experimenting with me. I can’t wait to see your children’s playroom with your beautiful canvas. Chris, the amazing wedding photographer – your mentoring, support and encouragement are invaluable and so much appreciated, every time we speak. All the photographers at OSP have been an invaluable source of inspiration and advice. Jen and Hung, and Dave and Naomi, thank you for giving me the seeds and encouragement to launch Dragonfly Photography. Andrea and Matt – it has been such a pleasure to see Lukas grow, thank you for sharing him with me. Barbara, I cannot say enough good things about you (the only problem is, when I have clients we have in common, I end up spending far more time with them talking about how much we love you than I do taking pictures.) Sue, your business and marketing advice has been so useful for this business newbie. Gwen and Chad, Douglas and Mag, Chris and Haeshika, thank you for sharing your special days with me. Patricia and Ryan, Kim and Marty, Philippa and Jon, Olivia and Neal, I look forward to capturing your memories with you. Heather and Rod, thanks for supporting my work (and me). Desiree and Mark, my first maternity clients, I’m so happy to have caught your belly on (digital) film and so happy to see wee Stella grow. Tracy and Wayne – it was such a pleasure to capture your third pregnancy. Gemma, thank you for sharing your wonderful 3 (3!) boys with me. They are lovely. Christine – thank you for sharing your 3 boys. You are a great mom. Michelle and Chris, I loved photographing your family, and thanks for the new outdoor location tip – I’ll use that park often. Amanda, your children are great and I look forward to many more photo sessions. Angharad, it was such a pleasure to meet you and I will have your order done soon! Trish and Richard, your girls are so lovely and I’m looking forward to a playdate with our children. Kristine and Kent, I will be thinking about you a lot over the next few months. Come home safe Kent. Pam and Jay, your encouragement means so much to me and Jay, I am so touched that you cried when Pam gave your Christmas present. That is the best thank you. Savannah and Travis, your daughter is so sweet and I got some of my favourite pictures with her. Reshawn, your family has touched my heart deeply and solidified my belief that this career is the right choice for me. Zina and Cole, I can’t wait to meet your baby. Only four more weeks! Leanne and Kevan – one of my other set of favourite photos were the ones I did of you.
Mike, your support – both practically and emotionally has given me the confidence and means to pursue this wonderful career. Gabe and Isaac, thanks for being patient while I’m working and letting me practice with you. Mary Ann and Daddy, thank you for your support. Philippa, you were the first baby I photographed, so thanks for giving me the head start on this business. I can’t believe its 20 years later and you’re getting married. Thomas and Seth, thank you for your practical advice (which you probably don’t even remember giving, but it was useful.) Georgina, thank you for your beautifully encouraging words this Christmas. They mean a lot.
My dear friends, Kim, Lana, Jen, Jodi, Heather – your support, advice and critique have been so valuable and appreciated.
And for the good news/bad news. Now that I have a better handle on the business of photography, I realize I need to adjust my prices to reflect the amount of work that goes into creating your finished product. The good news is – if you book a session for 2008 before the end of February, I will honour my 2007 prices. After March 1st, the 2008 prices will apply. Some of you already have sessions booked – if you want to confirm the dates, please send me an email.
Thank you all again, and happy birthday to Dragonfly Photography.
I look forward to seeing you soon.
A huge thank you to all my wonderful clients; the photographers who’ve helped me establish my business and improve my photography; and my family and friends who’ve encouraged me, cheered me on and sent love my way.
I couldn’t have done it without you.
Angela and Geoffrey, thank you for your faith in my work and being my first wedding clients. Beth, thank you for your wonderful support and for talking me up to all your friends. Melanie, thanks for experimenting with me. I can’t wait to see your children’s playroom with your beautiful canvas. Chris, the amazing wedding photographer – your mentoring, support and encouragement are invaluable and so much appreciated, every time we speak. All the photographers at OSP have been an invaluable source of inspiration and advice. Jen and Hung, and Dave and Naomi, thank you for giving me the seeds and encouragement to launch Dragonfly Photography. Andrea and Matt – it has been such a pleasure to see Lukas grow, thank you for sharing him with me. Barbara, I cannot say enough good things about you (the only problem is, when I have clients we have in common, I end up spending far more time with them talking about how much we love you than I do taking pictures.) Sue, your business and marketing advice has been so useful for this business newbie. Gwen and Chad, Douglas and Mag, Chris and Haeshika, thank you for sharing your special days with me. Patricia and Ryan, Kim and Marty, Philippa and Jon, Olivia and Neal, I look forward to capturing your memories with you. Heather and Rod, thanks for supporting my work (and me). Desiree and Mark, my first maternity clients, I’m so happy to have caught your belly on (digital) film and so happy to see wee Stella grow. Tracy and Wayne – it was such a pleasure to capture your third pregnancy. Gemma, thank you for sharing your wonderful 3 (3!) boys with me. They are lovely. Christine – thank you for sharing your 3 boys. You are a great mom. Michelle and Chris, I loved photographing your family, and thanks for the new outdoor location tip – I’ll use that park often. Amanda, your children are great and I look forward to many more photo sessions. Angharad, it was such a pleasure to meet you and I will have your order done soon! Trish and Richard, your girls are so lovely and I’m looking forward to a playdate with our children. Kristine and Kent, I will be thinking about you a lot over the next few months. Come home safe Kent. Pam and Jay, your encouragement means so much to me and Jay, I am so touched that you cried when Pam gave your Christmas present. That is the best thank you. Savannah and Travis, your daughter is so sweet and I got some of my favourite pictures with her. Reshawn, your family has touched my heart deeply and solidified my belief that this career is the right choice for me. Zina and Cole, I can’t wait to meet your baby. Only four more weeks! Leanne and Kevan – one of my other set of favourite photos were the ones I did of you.
Mike, your support – both practically and emotionally has given me the confidence and means to pursue this wonderful career. Gabe and Isaac, thanks for being patient while I’m working and letting me practice with you. Mary Ann and Daddy, thank you for your support. Philippa, you were the first baby I photographed, so thanks for giving me the head start on this business. I can’t believe its 20 years later and you’re getting married. Thomas and Seth, thank you for your practical advice (which you probably don’t even remember giving, but it was useful.) Georgina, thank you for your beautifully encouraging words this Christmas. They mean a lot.
My dear friends, Kim, Lana, Jen, Jodi, Heather – your support, advice and critique have been so valuable and appreciated.
And for the good news/bad news. Now that I have a better handle on the business of photography, I realize I need to adjust my prices to reflect the amount of work that goes into creating your finished product. The good news is – if you book a session for 2008 before the end of February, I will honour my 2007 prices. After March 1st, the 2008 prices will apply. Some of you already have sessions booked – if you want to confirm the dates, please send me an email.
Thank you all again, and happy birthday to Dragonfly Photography.
I look forward to seeing you soon.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Little Mr. Jacob
As babies willfully do, little Mr. Jacob decided to have an early nap on the day of our photoshoot, so was a little tired (but still remarkably cheerful) when I arrived. It turned out well, as Kristine and I had a good long talk about all the things we have in common. It turns out we grew up in the same small Central Alberta town. We had a good gossip about that :).
Then, we talked about our midwife Barbara, who we love dearly.
Sleeping babies are great to photograph - you can do all sorts of fun things and they don't wiggle and try to eat the props.
Here's his fantastic mom and dad.
Jacob's Daddy is going to Afghanistan in February, so I wanted to get some special pictures of the two of them together.
Be safe Kent, and I'll be thinking of you and your family, and waiting for September.
Then, we talked about our midwife Barbara, who we love dearly.
Sleeping babies are great to photograph - you can do all sorts of fun things and they don't wiggle and try to eat the props.
Here's his fantastic mom and dad.
Jacob's Daddy is going to Afghanistan in February, so I wanted to get some special pictures of the two of them together.
Be safe Kent, and I'll be thinking of you and your family, and waiting for September.
And here are Jacob's beautiful blue eyes and gorgeous red hair. Handsome little man.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Zina and Cole
Zina and Cole are a fantastic couple with a surprise baby on the way. In my experience, surprise babies are great!
Zina is so beautiful with her red hair and uber-cool purple glasses.
This is one of my favourite pictures. Doesn't she look stunning?
As the photo-shoot went on, they got more relaxed and the photos just got better and better.
Zina is so beautiful with her red hair and uber-cool purple glasses.
This is one of my favourite pictures. Doesn't she look stunning?
As the photo-shoot went on, they got more relaxed and the photos just got better and better.
I can't wait to do their baby's newborn photos. They said their house has lots of great, wild colours, and I love shooting with bright coloured backgrounds.
Baby is due March 8th. I'll be thinking of you.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
My Mother's First Book
My Ma wrote her first book. I am so proud of her.
MaryAnn has always been a storyteller - a career intermittent and decelerated by four children, a small (but time consuming farm), a teaching career spanning 25 plus years and just general life stuff.
In 2005, she got brave, chucked her steady job and decided to pursue storytelling full time. Mostly, she is an oral storyteller. I've seen her do her job and she's fantastic.
People have always encouraged her to put her own ideas to paper. A year ago she did, writing a book for my son Gabriel. It took me most of the year to get organised and get the photography together for the book.
And here it is . . .
MaryAnn has always been a storyteller - a career intermittent and decelerated by four children, a small (but time consuming farm), a teaching career spanning 25 plus years and just general life stuff.
In 2005, she got brave, chucked her steady job and decided to pursue storytelling full time. Mostly, she is an oral storyteller. I've seen her do her job and she's fantastic.
People have always encouraged her to put her own ideas to paper. A year ago she did, writing a book for my son Gabriel. It took me most of the year to get organised and get the photography together for the book.
And here it is . . .
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Philippa and John
My sister is still as beautiful now as she was back then.
We did the engagement photos in the park where they had their first date.
They look so happy together. Check out John's secret "I love this woman" smile.
John wanted photos of the two of them laughing. That wasn't hard to do, and as a big sister, I am so glad my baby sister is marrying someone who gets, loves and appreciates her sense of humour.
It was -20C for our photoshoot (i.e. pretty stinking cold.) But the upside of shooting in the middle of winter, is the light is beautiful. The sun is low in the sky, and the ice crystals in the air diffuse the sun.
This picture is my favourite. Philippa and John have a really strong faith in God, and whenever I see sunlight like this, I always think of God.
Be blessed you two.
I can't wait until the wedding.
Love,
Rebecca
We did the engagement photos in the park where they had their first date.
They look so happy together. Check out John's secret "I love this woman" smile.
John wanted photos of the two of them laughing. That wasn't hard to do, and as a big sister, I am so glad my baby sister is marrying someone who gets, loves and appreciates her sense of humour.
It was -20C for our photoshoot (i.e. pretty stinking cold.) But the upside of shooting in the middle of winter, is the light is beautiful. The sun is low in the sky, and the ice crystals in the air diffuse the sun.
This picture is my favourite. Philippa and John have a really strong faith in God, and whenever I see sunlight like this, I always think of God.
Be blessed you two.I can't wait until the wedding.
Love,
Rebecca
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