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!!

 

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!

Let Me Fall

You can have your bright city lights, your bustling streets and tall buildings... I wouldn't trade my view for anything. Small town life rewards you daily, weekly, monthly; the ever-changing landscape reminds you that as much as time is constantly progressing, there is also a consistent feeling of home. Some days the tiniest detail can make you smile, whether it's the glint of sunlight off the bright autumn leaves, or the smell of the grass on the breeze after a storm. I love it all.







 

Creemore Farmer's Market

Every Saturday between 8 am - 12:30 pm I can hear the hustle and bustle of the Creemore farmer's market behind my house. It brings so many people together, offering not only a tasty selection of food options, but also some artistic things as well. There's something amazing about having the whole town come out to support local farmers, artisans and community groups that makes me so happy; little things like that were so missed while living in the big city a year ago. As I always say, home is where your heart goes to when you are lonely. It could be a place, a person, a feeling... but more than ever these days, I know my home is here.

Copper Kettle Classics

This weekend was Creemore's Copper Kettle Festival, which is a fun filled day celebrating the community and the beer that is brewed here. Part of the excitement is seeing the huge collection of antique & vintage vehicles which line the main street for all to see. This year had the most cars thus far; not only was the entire street filled, but every parking lot and side street along the way as well! It was also the first time I have ever seen the "rat rods" on display, which are ever funkier because the owners purposefully add rust, scratches and interesting items to the car itself, setting them head-and-shoulders above the rest in terms of utter coolness.

 

The Gowan Sisters

These two sisters wanted to give their parents some portraits for an anniversary present, seeing as they will both be away at school next year. We spent an hour in the later afternoon sun wandering around their grandparents farm in the Creemore hills. I think both Nicole & Carlee had a lot of fun during the shoot, and I'm glad they loved how the shots turned out; no doubt their parents are going to be very happy to have some nice photos to hang in the house once the girls have left for college.

 



 



 

Creemore Dairy Days

This past weekend my small town with the big heart held a day-long celebration for the opening of our new local dairy production farm. The Miller's have been planning this little dream of theirs for many years; to produce, bottle and sell Jersey milk - from their own property, in an environmentally sustainable way. The community was excited to welcome the idea of fresh, local milk & cream, and the day was full of music, tours of the farm, and the best damn chocolate milkshakes you have ever tasted.