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Gorgeous maternity | Calgary Maternity Photographer

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:38:49 +0000

I love doing maternity photos! I don’t know exactly why…there is, of course, the anticipation of new life, the parents’ excitement, the unknown (particularly with other little ones involved),… I think that it is a mother’s pregnancy glow though that I love the most. I know that many times it does not feel like a glow but exhaustion and the “glow” is actually the extra effort to carry an extra few pounds (40 in my case;)…particularly when you are running around after one, two or maybe a few little ones already. But EVERY mother I have ever met has a glow and I LOVE that I get to actually capture it. The funny thing about this session is that the mom said partway through that she forgot her lipstick. So I said go put it on and she said no. She totally did not need lipstick and I so glad she did not put it on.

Aren’t their daughters gorgeous? I can’t wait to meet the new little one!

I have to say I laughed a bit at the one on the right…they are going to need some extra hands!

Can’t you just feel the love!

The beginning of another year in photos | Calgary Maternity Photographer

admin — Mon, 17 May 2010 20:17:56 +0000

I am just beginning the second Watch Me Grow package with this family’s maternity session. They have been featured on my blog many times and are presented on a few pieces of art in the studio. Their love for each other shines through in every photo and I LOVE working with them. I am so excited to see Miss L as a big sister and just as dad is…I am very excited to see the tattoo that will come with the new little one! I am going to post more from this session because we did some studio lighting ones and natural light. Natural light ones will be posted tomorrow…I thought it might be overwhelming all in one post and I am still working through them;)

Cherry Four new location |Calgary Children’s Photographer

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 20:03:19 +0000

As many of you know Cherry Four, a children’s boutique in Calgary, is a commercial client of mine. After many years in Inglewood, Cherry Four is moving to the very trendy main road in Kensington. On Friday I dropped off the display piece (shown below) for the front window and was already so impressed with the new space. With this move Cherry Four is seeing a bit of a rebrand with a new logo and an updated look to the space. There is no doubt that Fev’s attention to detail, unique, top quality products and AMAZING customer service will still continue to make Cherry Four one of Calgary’s top children’s boutiques. The exact address is 1111 Kensington Road NW – only a couple doors down from Crave Cupcakes so go have a little look around and then grab a snack;)

Fev and I are planning a few things over the rest of the year so stay tuned!

Three Bars Ranch | Calgary Family Photographer

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:02:29 +0000

This post has been a long time coming. As most other photographers, my family pictures rarely get processed. Particularly when I go away just prior to my really busy season (September) and take almost 700 pictures. I have to admit, part of what prompted me prioritizing these was the fact that my cousin (who hosted us) was pregnant in this pictures. Her little guy is now three months old…oops, might be time to get these out!

So we visited my cousin who lives at and is one of the hosts at Three Bars Ranch just outside Cranbrook, B.C. As you can see it is absolutely gorgeous. Despite being very urban children (or maybe that is just their mom), they were very comfortable and had a ton of fun with all of the animals. We also visited my grandparents at their cabin…a place that brings back very fond memories for me as I spent many summers here. I love the water and have spent lots of hours in this chilly mountain run off.

My little equestrians!!

One was a little fearful at times, while the other was instilling a little fear.

Video | Calgary Photographer

admin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:19:31 +0000

So I have been mentioning a few projects that I have been working on over the last little while and so many of them are starting to get completed. The logo was one thing that I wanted to freshen up after 5 years. It was exciting to roll that out last week and get some awesome feedback. Another project that I have been working on was a video of a photo experience with Tot Shots. It is a chance to see me, the studio and how a typical session works with me. I mentioned a few months ago, a lot of clients are wanting to do their research and meet with me to see the studio and get to know me. Of course, you are always welcome to come meet with me to ensure that I am the photographer for you but I know how busy we all are so thought that this might help.

I have to give Jess complete credit for putting it all together. Part of the reason that it has taken me so long to get this done was because it is hard to find the time to learn a new editing program/process and secondly I really prefer to be behind the camera! There are a few other things that I want to incorporate at some point but here is the first attempt…click HERE to link to the video section on my website.

Baby boom |Calgary Maternity Photographer

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:54:14 +0000

The next few weeks are going to be filled with lots of newborn sessions. I am so excited. Here is just one image from a recent maternity session. More to come!

Wall Art | Calgary Photographer

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:12:54 +0000

One of the projects that I have had on the go for awhile was getting images up of ideas for wall art as this area has become a big part of my business. I work with a professional framer and canvas supplier. I have created a section on my website under the “gallery” section called “wall art” that illustrates some art pieces and how they can be arranged. This should help to give you an idea of sizing and display of canvas and frames.

Here is one of the images and there are a bunch more here on the website.

Twins on the way! | Calgary Maternity Photographer

admin — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:17:20 +0000

This adorable couple is expecting twins in the new year! Now, I know what you will be thinking when you scroll down…”I think that there has been a mix up”. Nope, this mommy is expecting twins. I could not believe it either – she is so tiny!

The couple was so adorable together. I love that! I can’t even wait to meet the twins in the new year! There are so many newborns coming to see me in the new year. Great way to start 2010. Still lots more to share from this year though!
Look at mom’s ripped arms! That is what a little pre-natal yoga will do. I seriously need to get back into a bit of exercise myself!

Stunning Maternity | Calgary Maternity Photographer

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:34:39 +0000

I have been so excited to share the next images but had to get through most of the Christmas work before I could. This series is actually made up of two sessions a few weeks ago. I got a note from the mom a couple of days before our scheduled maternity session and her partner was not going to be back from Montreal for the session. She asked if we could break the session into two sessions – a quick one with just her and then a quick one with the both of them (as he was then turning around to travel overseas). So, of course, I said yes but I also asked something back (don’t you just love it when there is a catch). I asked if she would mind if Jess video taped the session as I have been compiling footage of sessions to give everyone an idea of how a session works with me (debut early 2010, hopefully!). The reason for the video is that I have had a lot of clients ask to meet with me prior to the session to meet me as well as they would also like to see the studio in advance. I am always happy to meet prior but I also want to make it easier for you…thus figured a video would help. Anyway, there will be more on that later.

So I was so excited when N agreed…please note that this conversation occurred via email and so I give her a ton of credit for agreeing without having met me (and Jess). Well the session was FUN! Not only did we get some footage but we got to play with natural light, as well as studio. N is absolutely stunning and adorable as can be! Not sure that those two characteristics typically go together but this time they do.

Once her partner returned, they were back in for a second session and they are ADORABLE together. I can’t even wait for the newborn pictures!

Watch Me Grow Round 2 | Calgary Maternity Photographer

admin — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:29:12 +0000

You may remember this client from their first Watch Me Grow year…well, they are back for round #2. This family is one of the most fun families to shoot. They have so much love for each other and have so much fun together. The evidence is in the pictures. K and N, I am so looking forward to the next year and to meeting your new little one!

As you will note there was a bit of a tongue theme to this session…it is so typical for the little guy’s to have their tongues sticking out a lot…whether they are concentrating to being shy. Well we mentioned this and it turned into the theme for the session. Might as well run with it;)