Merry Christmas

May you have a blessed holiday season--from our house to yours!

5 years running!

This lovely silly little girl I have taken photos of since she was just a baby. Every year we get to see how much she has grown! She brought along some friends this year too. They all make such a wonderful family, don't ya think?

two plus one = three

This lovely family has another new addition since last year's belly shoot. Here are there 3, yes three, (no matter how your write it) handsome boys!

All Mom's boys!

I love it when babies suck on their toes!

Thanks for such a fun shoot! Can't wait until next year!

Family Tree at Fish Trap Creek

The mother of this lovely family is the secretary at my school. She was finally able to fulfill her mother's wishes and got all her family together for this fun (but cold and rainy) shoot. What a beautiful bunch!

Mom and Dad

...and their three girls...

...and all their kids...

("shenanigins!")

makes one big beautiful family!

(Just don't wait too long until the grandchildren are married to do another shoot! Can't wait!)

Last one!

Finally getting to our last wedding of the season! It has been a busy portrait season for us! On this rainy autumn day, we just didn't run out of options in quaint Fort Langley. Here are just a few of my many favorites of the day. Congrats J&J!

(The groom's letter to the bride before the ceremony)

My Happy Birthday!

Here is a wedding from awhile back on my birthday! Yes, it was great! I got to do something that I love, the people were celebrating and there was good atmosphere, good food, good cake! Congrats M&A! What a beautiful day!

(p.s. Take note of the beautiful cake made by the bride's sister. Quite the accomplishment!)

Happy Birthday!

My secretary at school was wracking her brain for an idea for her daughter's 15th birthday party. I had an "ah-ha" moment and suggested a photo shoot. What fun we had in the creepy graffiti under the bridge. What beautiful girls--it made my job easy! Here is a sneak peek! Happy Birthday A!

(Kudos to the girls for their Cheerleading skills hoisting each other up here!)

Not for Sale!;)

So here are a few faces that came to visit us! We had so much fun playing peek-a-boo and riding all the fun toys! Enjoy Mom and Dad--gallery to come!

I had a little fun in Photoshop tonite! Who can't resist these faces!

New Christmas Card Line

I have just bought a new design software and have finished creating our new line of Christmas Card Templates! I coordinated colours this year of blue, brown and green. Please click on the title above for last year's options as well as the rest of this year's options.

Wedding: Hunting Lodge from Minnesota? {Abbotsford Wedding Photographer}

This lovely couple was married on the August long weekend on a warm overcast summer day. They found this lovely hunting lodge in Maple Ridge that was owned by a resident from Minnesota (my family roots!). We loved how they were always laughing, joking and showing their love for each other. Here is a sneak peek of their day. (Sorry it has taken so long!)

Engagement: Fun on the Playground {Abbotsford Wedding Photographer}

I met this lovely couple in Gardner Park for some fall shots just a few weeks before the big day. We had so much fun laughing together--got some great natural smiles! See you in a few weeks!

New (Really New)! {Abbotsford Newborn Photographer}

This handsome boy came via c-section last Friday. I was privileged to photograph him at the hospital just as he was getting out of NICU to finally be with his parents in their room. He was swaddled so cozy, he loved being asleep. Finally after mom and dad changed him, he woke up for some beautiful shots. Congrats!

I love these two! So much awe and love!

Babies love to cry!

I also love how he is holding onto mom's finger.

Up and Coming... {Abbotsford Fashion Photographer}

Fashion Designer (and should be model!). Miss C designed and made these clothes. She worked countless hours to sew the jacket, "shirt" dress and gown. I told her a couple months ago that we should go out for a shoot with her clothes and we finally got the chance. What a fun celebration for her creations! Congrats on getting into Fashion Design School! Looking forward to shooting more of your creations in the future.

Engagement: An Adventure Walk in the Park {Abbotsford Wedding Photographer}

We took a little adventure walk at Campbell Valley Park this past week. This couple is getting married in a few weeks on MY birthday (at least I get yummy cake;). They climbed fallen tree logs, walked through fallen reeds in a swamp, bush-wacked through some trees, and jumped off picnic tables to get some great shots. See you in a few weeks!