You know it’s fall, when I photograph the lovely P Family!
I’ve seen these kids grow right before my eyes, photographing each of them every year since they were newborns! Its a privilege to know that mom and dad trust me to capture their family memories. On top of that, I love to hear what they’ve been up to in the last year, what activities they are interested in and to witness their family dynamic evolve over time.
So grateful
Always a silly one!!
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After capturing her own family, mom wanted to capture some moments with her own extended family. These are moments I love to photograph – a little glimpse into where everyone came from and what you created together as a family. It’s a story that can only belong to you and no one else.
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I look forward to seeing the P family each and every fall. As the years go by, the kids have grown a little more and have a little more to share with me – new contacts, new braces, a classroom with desks! I look forward to these updates just as much as I love capturing this particular time in their lives. The power of photography!
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When I shot at the graffiti wall a few weeks ago, I just knew I had to bring the M Family here for their yearly photoshoot. As soon as we rounded the corner, their faces lit up and I knew I got it right! Mom loves skulls and the kids are a pretty creative bunch. With the art and vibe, it felt like we were shooting an album cover. So much so, I had a hard time getting the D12, “My Band” lyrics out of my head. It’s a definite ear worm.
As usual, I love this family and I think we picked a great spot.
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I have had the honour of photographing the G Family for many many years now. I’ve watched them grow up in front of my lens, during all seasons of the year – mom has booked them all! While together, we couldn’t help talking about how much the kids have changed and all the exciting things happening in each of their worlds. Time moves fast, and mom gets it.
Did you know that this generation, with our cell phones in our pockets, is the most photographed generation ever, but have very few printed photos to show for it? What will they pass down to their kids? How will they look back on their family memories as technologies change? Show their grandchildren?
PRINT WHAT YOU WANT TO PRESERVE
The G family understands this. Their house is full of the photos we have taken together and I can’t help but smile when I see all their sweet faces proudly displayed. It gives children a sense of belonging and a confidence that they know they are loved.
So, I will say it again.
PRINT WHAT YOU WANT TO PRESERVE
When I arrived home after our session, mom sent me a photo from one of our first times together. (this is a photo of a photo) Gah! Where does the time go? I had to include it in this post, just to show how time marches on, when you might not be looking. But wow, to have this reminder displayed everyday is the most precious thing ever. I love what I do.
Just look at them now!
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When it feels like you’ve exhausted all of your favourite fall locations and want something different, hit up a graffiti wall! It adds an instant pop of colour to your photos and let’s face it, it is just so fun!
The P family is always up for a little fun and I love that they were up for this adventure. The art changes constantly, so you never know what you are going to get. But the kids were so happy and just loved the gorgeous skull, classic car and what I’m calling, mother earth!
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When you get to leave school early for a family photo session at a graffiti wall, how can you be anything but, “too cool for school”?
I’ve been photographing these boys their entire lives and it has been amazing to watch them grow up and see the relationship they have with each other. They really know how to be silly and make each other laugh!
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2020 was a long and lonely year. With a global pandemic spreading across the globe, celebrations of all kinds were postponed and/or put off. The B Family and I, had planned this family photo session just before things started to close down and unfortunately, just like many other celebrations, we had to delay. But it finally feels like 2021 is giving us something to look forward to once again, and top of the list is definitely family get togethers! It is no surprise that extended family photo sessions are currently my most requested session.
When we discussed locations for their session, Dad B was sure his mom would like something with lots of bright and vivid colours. Without even thinking about it, I suggested the Ornamental Gardens at the Experimental Farm. It checked off all the boxes. But the sweetest thing was finding out they had taken their wedding photos at the exact same location, many years earlier! That is something to celebrate! And so is this e x t r a long blog post!
I thought it was pretty amazing – and fitting – when I found out that L&R had had their wedding photos taken here 48 years ago!
There is always one in every bunch!!
After an extremely busy Christmas season, I am hoping to get caught up on my blogging. Over the next week or so, keep an eye out for the last few sessions that capped off 2020! This will include my much loved, completely sold out, Christmas Card Porch Sessions!
To start things off, the M Family!
Much of November, and even into December, proved to be unseasonably warm in Ottawa – to the point where we haven’t even seen much snow until now – the first week of January! So it should come as no surprise that Mom S and I had to reschedule this season due to the wet weather. Even on our new date and time, we really weren’t sure what was going to happen! And sure enough, the clouds rolled in and a few wet sprinkles quickly turned into a windy, snowy, blizzard type snow fall. But we persevered and I’m so glad we did! Winter snow scenes are a favourite of mine and if we can capture the snowing falling at the same time? Magic!
Thank you S, G, A and N for sticking it out with me! I hope you love these images as much as I do!
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It is always special to photograph families year after year. To see the kids grow and mature right in front of your camera – from little kids to young adults – is a gift I don’t take for granted. And when you are also close friends, it tugs on your heart a little too.
It is a big year for the M family with so many personal milestones and celebrations to look forward to. It was pointed out to me, by little sister, that this school year, each of the kids will graduate from their respective schools! That is not only an amazing accomplishment, but also a reason to celebrate! I’m so happy to have documented this special moment in time for them and to be a little part of it.
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