You have to check out this awesome new addition to the human race. Violet is just the most gorgeous thing I’ve ever seen. She’s also the first baby that has fit into the cocoon I crocheted (bonus points for you, Violet!).
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Sunday, January 17th, 2010Lucas Family
Thursday, December 17th, 2009I just had the Lucas family back for another wonderful photo shoot. Philippe’s mother was in town so it was a great chance to capture the magical bond between grandmother and granddaughter. I just love shooting family love; especially when three generations are involved ;)
Little Sophie stole a piece of my heart when I first met her (you can check out our first Lucas family photo here). She is such a little darling!
I got a very sweet email from Philippe after I dropped off their cd of images. A bit of it went like this…”Mary and I are once again blown away by what a wonderful photographer you are. We love the slideshow montage, and my mom will lose her mind. We remember the day as one in which Sophie would barely cooperate, but the shots that you got are amazing.”
The reason I share Philippe’s response is that it highlights what I feel is my mission as a photographer. It is my responsibility to peel away your layers of anxiety (baby didn’t nap today, child not cooperating, feeling unphotogenic, etc) to be able to capture images that are true to who you are. I am here to witness your love and to pass it back to you in a tangible treasure that you can celebrate forever. All relationships evolve and change constantly. You will never again be at this time and place. Unfortunately, a photograph’s worth is not usually fully understood until it cannot be recreated.
A few years ago when I was working at a camera store in town, a mother and daughter came in holding a 4×6 print. It was hard to make out the facial features of the man in the underexposed photo. They apologized for not having the negative but they hoped I could scan the image, crop to his head and shoulders and enlarge it to an 11×14. I looked up at them to warn them of what they already knew…the quality would be horrible. Their eyes welled up and the mother explained that the image was for her husband’s funeral. He had always hated and refused to have his picture taken so this was the ONLY image they had of him. The mother made me make a promise that day. She left me with the following message:
“No matter how much you don’t like your picture being taken, allow it to happen. It is not for you. It is for those that love you.”
I thank that woman for teaching me to appreciate the magnitude of family photo shoots.
Speaking of family photo shoots, let’s get back to some images of the Lucas family.
Engagement Session
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009Tracy and Jonathon are a lovely couple that are getting married this coming May. I am really excited about photographing their big day. We just got together to shoot their engagement session down at Cattle Point. The day was REALLY windy and cold but we stuck it out and got some great images. Here are some from the adventure:
Baby Emma slideshow
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009It was such an honour to photograph Fiona and Emma. Fiona’s sister, Caty, is one of my dearest friends. I have lived with them, I have laughed with them and I have cried with them. It means so much to me to be able to witness and capture the family as it grows and evolves. Thank you for being family, Fiona. Lots of love. xoxo
Storyboards
Monday, November 9th, 2009Storyboards are great options for displaying your portraits as art on your walls. We custom design the layouts and have them printed on canvas for a high quality heirloom feel. They are fabulous additions to both our portrait and wedding packages. Ask us for more details.
Sample Baby Album
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009We create custom albums for our baby portrait clients. This is one template option; however, we can customize colours, styles, text, size etc. This is a fabulous way to display your little one’s precious images.
Ani Difranco
Sunday, November 1st, 2009Ani Difranco came to town and played a fantastic show on Wednesday. She is such a brilliant musician, but more than that, she is a brilliant woman. I’ve listened to her music for close to a decade now and she always manages to stay relevant. She’s a strong social and political activist who is not afraid to step out of the crowd to stand up for what she believes in. My only complaint about the show was that because it was at the Royal Theatre everyone was seated and unable to dance. Ani is a high-energy, passionate performer and it is REALLY hard not to dance when she’s ripping up the stage! Check out more about Ani here.
Here are some of my images from the night:
Stop Motion Photography
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009This is my first attempt at stop motion photography. It was a blast and I’m already plotting our next adventure. It’s all a learning process but I thought I’d share the journey with you!
Dom & Robyn’s Wedding
Saturday, July 11th, 2009We just got back from a GORGEOUS wedding in Naramata. I was really excited to have Anna back shooting with me for the wedding as her law studies have kept her from shooting so far this year and I’ve been missing her energy and great eye. When we arrived at the location we felt like kids in a candy shop…the spectacular arid cliffs, the stunning blue water and a venue that was a gem! It was the kind of location that photographers dream of! The scenery was nothing though compared to the magic that was so evident between Dom & Robyn. There were many times throughout the wedding when there wasn’t a dry eye in the place, resulting from laughter or sweetness! Congratulations Dom & Robyn. It was such an honour to be a part of your big day.
Sacred Mountain Lavender Farm
Friday, July 3rd, 2009On my way home from the cob building workshop on Salt Spring Island, Ella and I took a detour to Sacred Mountain Lavender Farm. Sadly, we were missing the lavender festival by two days but I thought we should still take the opportunity to go by the farm. It was soooooooo worth it. The lavender was GORGEOUS! Oh, the heavenly smell! The farm is a fabulous working demonstration farm where they encourage you to get in there and experience it. I think it is so important these days, with the prevalence of the disconnect between our plates and the farmers, that we try to engage the public in the growing process. Sacred Mountain does just that. Thank you!!! Here are some shots from the day:
