My Baby...

I don't often post pics of my own kids, but it's not because I never take them. I do occasionally pull the camera out just for the heck of it, but admittedly it's not often enough. This, coupled with the fact that my own kids, particularily my youngest, often greet me with a snarl that is neither winning, nor particularily photo-worthy, make photo-taking occasions few and far between. However, not that long ago, my youngest withdrew her snarl long enough for me to capture a few beautiful photos of her. This is what she really looks like to me.... :)

Boys and Tattoos....

Having recently had my first tattoo, I can totally understand why people feel compelled to have important events and significant milestones incorporated into their body artwork. One of my favorite clients (and old friend!) Steve made a request to incorporate his two boys into a photo with the artwork he has had done as a testiment to both his sons, and his family crest. I love the artwork, and I love this photo. If you have a special tattoo that you would like photographed, there is no time like the present!

Mom and Her Boys....

Finally Mom gets the gift she's been waiting for....family pics with all of the men in her life! These fellows were good enough to get nicely dressed and coiffed so Mom could have some great pics of all of them together. It's such a great idea to snag the kids for a nice family photo just before they all start to leave the nest for lives away at college and university. :)

The Many Faces Of Steve...

If you've been at a wedding with me this past year, chances are you've met my assistant, Steve. He's hard to miss....at 6'4", and with a full head of curly red hair, you are definately going to spot him in a crowd. I've had people tell me that they couldn't remember me, but know who I was because they recalled seeing Steve with me at a function. He's a great kid with a huge future, and he's been an awesome assistant to me over the past year. He's also carried hundreds of pounds of gear over the past year for me, and never complained once. Since we just wrapped up our last wedding of the year a few weeks back, I thought I would commemorate the occasion with a look back on the many faces of my assistant, Steve....

Thanks man! :)

...and a couple of team GP...

Mauricio and Monica

I recieved an email from Maurico from far away Calgary to arrange the details for his mid-week, mid-December wedding to his fiancee Monica. We did all of our arranging over the phone, so by the time the wedding rolled around, it felt like they were old friends. It was great to meet you both, and share in your beautiful celebration!

The Chanteuse and the Magic Man...

Beth (who is a singer) and Jamie (Magician extraorinaire) had an exciting secret wedding planned in November, and they asked me to join them a few weeks before hand at the historic Victoria Hall for some secret engagement photos. We had a blast using the stage and the hall to our every advantage. Since there was no pressure to stick to a strict timeline, we had lots of fun trying out some new ideas. Shortly after these were done, I recieved a beautiful thankyou gift in the mail from the lovely couple, and I wanted to make sure I let them know who much their thoughtfulness was appreciated! As it turns out, I am photographing the wedding of Beths son and daughter-in-law-to-be in the Summer of 2009, so we will get a chance to work together soon!

Thanks again Beth and Jamie! :)