Canvases - bigger is better

Whenever anyone asks me for my opinion in prints, I always suggest the canvas.

I fell in love with giclée printing when I first saw it a few years ago. The first picture I had done was the orange flower, then the picture of my boys, then Cupid and Psyche (which I took in Paris).

After getting these done, I don't know if I could go back to an 8x10 print (unless there were three of them, on canvas :) hung side by side).

You can hang them straight on the wall, or you can have them framed.

I've found a company whose work (and customer service) is outstanding. All of the clients I've had who've ordered canvases have been thrilled with them.

Here's the flower and my boys. I had these done a couple years ago, and love them (but I did order a second print of Gabe and Isaac for their dad from my current canvas supplier, and was much happier with the result).

Forgive the messy livingroom.


This canvas has a black border (you can get any colour) and is 12x18 inches.

This has a blue border and is 3x4 feet.

In this one, I had the photo wrap around the frame. The canvas is 2x3 feet.

These next two shots show how the canvas is stretched around the frame. You can see the very edge of the picture as it comes around the top, then the white edge of the canvas, which is stapled to the wooden frame. The larger pictures have the cross bars to brace them.

This one comes with hangers. They're cool, and if you can't hammer two nails in a straight line, like me, its ok!

The end of summer

Our dear friend came for a visit today. My boys adore her. She was present for both of their births (ok, she missed Isaac by half an hour, but he was super-speedy when he decided to come into the world).

Here is my Isaac. He's taken to wearing his dad's motorcycle glasses, and we got a hand-me-down motorcycle jacket in his size. He is unbelievably stinking cute! One of my favourite words he says right now is "o-tay".

The end of summer and the wasps are filling up on sugar before they hibernate. Gabe's lip, coated with sugar got in a wasp's way. Poor buddy. He was pretty brave though. His first wasp bite.

I love to make people cry

I have the best job EVER!

Oh Rebecca......these shots are amazing!! What no one else can see is a 9 yr old who doesn't really want his picture taken, twins running in separate directions and a frazzled Mom! Your talent was put to the test and you came through with flying colours!! It was an extremely difficult shoot and I am thrilled to tears with the results! THANK YOU!

Oh Rebecca - it's the mom again! My husband just picked up the pics and he called to say that he is touched to tears! I could hear in his voice that his eyes were welling up. He says all the pics are remarkable!!! Thank you so much for helping us preserve the memories of four of our kids as little ones!

I have tears in my eyes looking at these photos. You really captured Louise and Ian's love and support for each other. Thank you for posting them.

Happy Birthday Ma

This is my mom, the story teller, and it was her birthday on the 3rd. Happy birthday Ma!

My boys haven't seen her in action yet, so I had to coach them that we couldn't just run up to Nana Mae when we saw her, because she was telling stories for everyone, not just for Gabe and Isaac. Here, they're waiting, very patiently, for their Nana Mae to finish.

And then, the wide open arm hug. My boys adore their Nana Mae.

Nana Mae is fun!
Here, Isaac is showing off how he can put two tomatoes in his mouth at a time.

Welcome Home Daddy

I don't think this post needs any more words.

Ok, just a couple more words . . . look at our little buddy Jacob who made the first page of the Edmonton Sun this morning. His t-shirt reads "My Daddy Wears Combat Boots" and the back says "And he's my hero".

Glad to have you home Kent.

Kent's Home!

Kent is home!!!! Yeah!

More pictures in a day or two.

Caitlin and Scott - the wedding

Caitlin and Scott had a beautiful, intimate wedding ceremony last weekend.

These two are such awesome people, and after meeting their families, I can see why. Caitlin's mom and grandmother were so fun and funny, and they love their Caitlin to bits.


They say you marry someone like your dad - and, well, yes and no. Caitlin's dad is a super-nice guy, who looks nothing like Scott!
Caitlin and Scott's love for each other is beautiful to see. Through out the ceremony, they kept reaching over to touch each other, checking to see the other was doing ok.

Here, Caitlin is wiping away the tears.
One thing I love about smaller ceremonies, is you can get a shot of everyone.
Onto the beautiful couple shots. These two are so good at posing, I just had to get the light and the composition right.

After some couple time, we went back to Caitlin's parent's house for a beautiful back yard party, catered by A Cappella Catering.

... with beer
And cookies. The food was delicious. It has been such a pleasure to work with you, Caitlin and Scott. I wish you a happy and joyous marriage.

Stephanie and Charles

Stephanie and Charles have known each other since they were little - her mom had a picture of them at 2 and 5 years old on her fridge. How cool is that.

And now they are getting married.

We got together on a beautiful summer evening at Telford House in Leduc, where their wedding reception will be. They live close to here and spend a time together in this beautiful place.

I love this picture of Stephanie. She's got the most beautiful hair!
The late summer light was beautiful for our shoot.

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!