Happy Hat Man

I know, as a professional, that I'm not supposed to have favourite clients; but when someone has been in front of your camera multiple times, it can be hard not to have a soft spot for them. Arlo is one of those people... probably because I've been taking pictures of him since before he was born when I did maternity pictures for his wicked cool parents, Seana & Braden. I swear, he gets cuter every time I see him! And he has the *best* collection of hats I have ever seen! The shots from this mini session were a gift for his dad's birthday, and very well received by the whole family.

Backyard Bliss

Somehow I missed posting these shots a few months ago when I spent an afternoon with this adorable family in their backyard here in Creemore. Ashley & Phil are so easygoing and their daughter Anneliese is becoming one of my favourite kids to photograph. She absolutely loves being in front of the camera, and always gives me huge smiles. Expect to see a lot more of them in the future, they hire me for everything!!

 

Beach Baby Bump

I spent a beautiful, clouded evening at the beach with this gorgeous couple for a maternity shoot a few weeks ago, and couldn't be more in love with these photos! Courtney & Logan were amazingly playful and loving in front of the camera which made for an easy breezy session. They've just welcomed their baby girl to the world this past weekend, so hopefully I will be doing newborn photos soon.

Happily Ever After

Another mini-session for Father's Day had me meeting up with this family in June. We visited a nearby abandoned farm and had some fun in the last bit of golden light the evening had to offer. How cute are the three siblings together?

Sunny Summer Session

Last month I did a cluster of mini-shoots for Father's Day, starting with this brother-sister duo. Lucas and Kaitlyn. Their mom was planning to give the portraits to the kids' dad as a surprise, and I'm sure he melted at the sight of Kaitlyn's adorable smile! We walked around the local park and beautiful gardens here in Creemore, soaking up the lovely sun.

 

Happy Canada Day 2013!

Together Forever

Last fall I did engagements for a great couple, Amy & Casey, who finally tied the knot a month ago at a beautiful outdoor ceremony in Mono. I had a fantastic day with their families, full of laughter and good times all around. I've been friends with the groom's sister for years, so being already comfortable with their group of people made things even better. I unveiled my portable "photobooth" which mainly consisted of some fun props, making for hilarious candid shots during the reception. I was so happy with the photos from the entire wedding, and wish Amy & Casey only the best for their future together!

The Forgione Family

To Have & To Hold

In April I had my first wedding of the season - a lovely day with a couple from earlier this year, Aaron & Krystle. The ceremony took place at the beautiful Central United Church in Toronto, with a quick trip to the Davis Tannery in Newmarket for photos afterwards and ending with a great reception. It was a day as long as the stretch Hummer limo that the wedding party traveled in, but amazing nonetheless, and a fantastic way to start the season. I really enjoyed working with Aaron & Krystle, and their family made me feel at ease the whole day. Congrats you two!

 

Easter at the Log Cabin

Consider this to be my belated Easter post - though the long weekend has just passed, this collection of adorable shots was taken the week before, when I decided to hold an Easter themed photo event at a historic log cabin in my hometown. The cabin's rustic interior was the perfect backdrop for my vintage chairs, and I borrowed my sister's bunny so the kids could interact with him for the photos. It was a great day for mini sessions, a little on the chilly side, but I made lots of new clients, and enjoyed seeing a few of my regulars. Happy -belated- Easter all! :)

Love To Love You

I spent a snowy afternoon with Melissa and Danny doing an engagement session a few weekends ago, and we all had such a great time that I'm excited to shoot their wedding already, and it's still a year away! They both insisted that they were awkward in front of the camera, but instead I saw a sweet and playful couple who just loves being with each other. The lightly falling snow added some magic to the photos, and there was even some time for an impromptu snowball fight that broke out between the two lovebirds, who are also die-hard Toronto Maple Leaf fans. It's always a treat when I get clients that are able to relax and have fun while I'm shooting, and I look forward to working with Melissa and Danny again for their special day.