Expanding the Family!

Rachel, Dan and the lovely Paige were in for a session recently, to capture some shots of Mommy's baby belly! Paige is going to be a big sister very soon, and I know she's going to love having a baby around to fawn over. :) I am looking forward to meeting the newest member of the family when he or she arrives!

Let's Get TRASHED!

I mean the dress, of course! It's the latest thing in the international world of wedding photographers....taking a bride out and having 'one last fling' with the dress! I have been dying to do a session like this since I got back from Las Vegas in March, when I first heard about it. Basically, you get to go out and do all of those wild, cool things that you wanted to do on your wedding day, but that you were afraid to do for fear of getting your dress dirty. Well, now is your chance! Book a cool 'Trash the Dress' session, and be photographed in your dress in the wildest way you can imagine!

Aaron and Rayanne agreed to model for me when I talked to them about it at their last family session a few months ago. All the planets aligned perfectly this week, when we were able to finally get out and make it happen. These two are amazing to photograph, and even if the temperature hadn't been in the high 20's with humidity, they would have steamed the place up for sure! I am so excited to share the results of their 'TTD' session, and I want to thank them for being so willing to be wild! I absolutely loved doing this with you guys! :) I'm already dreaming up something for part 2 if you are still willing! ;)














...and my absolute favorite....

For more info about the 'Trash The Dress' Experience, visit www.trashthedress.com or one of the article links below! :)

Is this any way to treat a Vera Wang?

Make the most of your wedding dress - trash it!

'Trash The Dress' on Good Morning America

A Sad Welcome Home

Last Sunday night, I did something that I've been wanting to do since I first realized it was being done, but that I had hoped would not happen again. I spent an hour waiting on an overpass bridge for the 6 soldiers' bodies repatriated from Afghanistan. It was a truly unbelievable experience being there. For the hour that we waited, nearly every single car that passed by us honked, waved, and showed signs of support to us, as we waved on the bridge, as the flags waved.

We were there as a sign of respect, of mourning, of Patriotism. I have never felt more proud to be a Canadian, and to experience this very sad, very proud caravan. The local firefighters from Cramahe township were there in full uniform, with the fire truck, representing our county. It was a very warm, windy night, and when the line of cars in the procession made its way down the 401, it was a very moving experience. We mourned for the soldiers and their familes, and for all of those soldiers that have been lost in the conflict since it began.

Two photos that really moved me....

If you are able to do this, and I pray that the opportunity doesn't arise again, but if it does, I hope you will consider joining me, and thousands like me who will be going to the bridges to welcome our fallen soldiers home.

Check it out!

I just wanted to leave a quick post to tell everyone that the magazine I work for, Northumberland Kids / Peterborough Kids is launching a brand new online forum! You can check it out HERE!

Please check it out, register and start posting. We are hoping to have a great community resource online in Northumberland county, and we need your help! :)