Hermalize & Jan - Maternity Session :: Brooks, Alberta Maternity Photographer ::

Good Morning! One last post before Geordie and I hit the road. Tulips, Wooden Shoes and Windmills coming SOON!

Hermalize and Jan have become great friends and I was so glad when they told me they'd like to do their maternity session in Canmore. It was a beautiful day and we even bbq'd together afterwards. More specifically, we bbq'd after the first period of the Calgary Flames Playoff Hockey, after we returned from our session. The men had priorities :)

We had a great afternoon and Jan and Hermalize are so easy to photograph. They have this sincerity about them that just makes them so wonderful and the way they look at each other with so much care, it's just a treat to be around them.

Without further ado. (Because you know I can ramble)



The mountains were so good to us.


Hello Hot Mama!




My favorite of the day, hands down.

Untitled :: Brooks Alberta Photographer ::

This is what I am getting myself into.

*pause*

And am I not a lucky girl :)

Geordie can make me laugh harder than anyone on the whole planet.
(My friend Pat Mckinnon is a close second)
Every year Geordie grows a beard. Oh how I love the beard. It's kinda cute. That might seem weird to some of you but bear in mind I grew up in the mountains. Beards are oddly comforting.

With Geordie though, I always know the beard is going to turn into a mustache and every-time I brace myself for that surprise shave when he walks confidently up to me like a proud man to showcase the latest facial addition. It's not a pretty sight, he looks like a scary super trooper cop or something. This mustache will last for a few weeks and despite all of my 'ew' comments, it makes me laugh. Geordie plays up the mustache role so well, and I just laugh and laugh. Despite the loss of the beard I always know that I'll be on the floor laughing for a week and maybe in a very hidden way I look forward to that.

THEN! This mustache occasion I knew a special gift would be arriving for Geordie from my great friend and mentor, Alison Rossiter. As I was waiting for the gift to arrive, I couldn't help but feel this excitement for the mustache and gift combo. Alison sent Geordie this incredible Cowichan knit sweater. Sure the oil rigs and wrenches are funny, but it's also a piece of art. Geordie is treasuring this gift and in recognition of this years mustache and the beautiful sweater we put some images together.


That was a very very long story. The bottom line is that I am a lucky girl, I have great friends and a great guy and we're off to Holland together next week with the mustache so I can introduce Geordie to my Dutch relatives.... like I said... lucky girl.


Weird, I know. Just go along with it :)

Nelson :: Alberta Children's Photographer ::

Oh my goodness. Nelson just melted my heart.

Geordie and I were in Canmore last weekend, as previously mentioned, and my parents had Melanie and Nelson staying with them while Dad worked out of town. Nelson just turned 2 and we got to blow out a candle together and play TRUCKS for 3 days! Nelson was so much fun, not only was he probably one of the happiest kids I have ever met he LOVED trucks, cars, buses, fire-trucks, diggers...

I absolutely HAD to photograph him while I was home because he has the bluest eyes and the sweetest smile. So does Mel.

I would probably have to say that my favorite thing in the world is people. I love to love people and I love meeting new people and Melanie and Nelson were a blast to spend the weekend around. This is the greatest part of my job. People. :)

Here are some photos I took while we played in the backyard.

Did I mention trucks, cars, buses? :)


Peek-A-Boo!


Oh those smiles!




Have a glorious Wednesday everyone. See you again tomorrow!

Sneak Peak :: Alberta Maternity Photography ::

I was in Canmore last weekend and Hermalize and Jan came down from Brooks so we could do their Maternity session in the mountains. You might remember Hermalize and Jan from their session this past winter. I am so excited because I get to follow this family as it grows and you'll get to see the young babino too! I'm so excited to get to meet the baby in May! I have had my eye on this wall for years and year in Canmore and have waited patiently for a maternity session, I love the flying family!

I'm going to do my darn best to post every day this week to make up for the next little while.
Geordie and I are headed to The Netherlands next Monday for 3 weeks!!! I am heading over to photograph a wedding and will also get to visit all my family and introduce Geordie to them. It's going to be wild. I will do my best to blog my adventures.

This is just a sneak peak, I'll be posting the rest of this session by this week. Stay tuned.

Michelle & Max in Brooks! :: Brooks, Alberta Engagement Photographer ::

Max and Michelle came all the way to Brooks from Edmonton for their Engagement Session! Wowzas!
I love finally meeting people that I have been in email contact with for awhile.
When I opened my office door and saw Michelle and Max for the first time my first thought was... I can't believe how tall these two are! Max is 6.5"!!! I have dutch blood in me but somehow my height never exceeded 5.4 1/4 " (The 1/4" counts!!) So looking at Michelle's tallness had me just soooo envious!

They fit together so perfectly and I loved watching them just be themselves together and let me be a part of it all. They have eyes only for each other, and it was so fun to photograph!

Did I already mention that they came all the way from Edmonton!! :)
I am looking forward to their wedding at Nakoda Lodge in September, it's going to be amazing!


I love the way Max is looking at Michelle...


I stumbled on the swing set and thought 'why not'. Best time of the day.




Hmm. I really like this one, and especially because while we were photographing in the marking lot there were 10 bikers parked comparing their motorbikes and whispering about us softly.


Michelle is so beautiful!


I really really like this one.


We started our session at Kinnbrook Island Provincial Park and then headed to the Rodeo Grounds before heading into town. Max and Michelle will move to Vancouver this summer and I loved that they chose a real Alberta setting for their engagement session, before heading West.

Natalie & Adam....AT LAST!! ::Brooks, Alberta Wedding Photographer ::

I feel like every time I sit down to post something I have SOOO much to say!

Natalie and Adam met years and years ago, when we were all in high school. Adam moved to Canmore to focus on his passion for biathlon and then met Natalie. Not to say his focus was lost at all, but we all saw it coming! Adam is from Rimbey, Alberta and I love this about him, he's small town guy. Adam was persistent with Natalie and through all the time they spent together it was just easy. Adam proposed to Natalie at the end of last summer and they are getting married in May, in Mexico. They have moved to Vancouver and while I was there last week for Natalie's stagette I followed them around for a bit of a fun, pre-marital bliss session.

I'm going to miss their wedding, which darn near kills me. Natalie has been an incredible friend to me and I've drawn on her wisdom and words often, we survived high-school together, but that was actually easy. It's been such a treat to have someone to go through wedding organizing with and I know their Wedding will be beyond lovely.
Truly, there are no two better people suited for each other. I've loved watching these two together and can't wait to sip martini's with them when we're 50 or 60 :)

I know this image is blurry. I know. I had to post it though because of how much it makes me smile.




I like this one, it might be one of my favorites.




I couldn't resist the obvious.




She's too darn cute for her own good!

Lisa Ochowycz, artist extraordinaire :: Alberta Photographer ::

At long last! Happy Belated Easter everyone!

I am finally back from Vancouver. What an incredibly epic week it was. I almost wouldn't know where to start, so much happened.

A few of my favorite moments was running into an old friend David Myles at a coffee house in Kitsilano. I've seen David preform a few times in the past few years, but have never had the chance to catch up with time to spare while he's on the road. It was so lovely to have some time to catch up and so spontaneously it couldn't have been planned better. If you ever have the chance to see David live, DO NOT MISS! I was so shocked and obviously pumped when he told me he'll be playing in Brooks next year!

I also got to spend a day while I was in Vancouver with my brilliant artist friend, Lisa Ochowycz. I have known Lisa for years and years and was so glad to finally get the opportunity to check out her art and studio in the city. I am so proud of Lisa and her art and couldn't have had a better day with her as she pulled me around Grandville to her favorite Chai Tea stop hmmm.... and Indian food stall, double hmmmm... and then across the water to her studio.

You'll notice in all these photos at how happy Lisa is, this is her genuine expression since the day we met. I couldn't have asked for a better person to photograph. Be sure to stop in at her site and check out her portfolio!



I love exploring new areas!


Like I said... always smiling!




Vancouver was in full cherry blossom bloom when I was there, it was bright and sunny and touching back down on brown Calgary was a little (just a little) tough. I did see a robin her yesterday, so I have hope!

:: Alberta Photographer ::

I spent the day with a lovely brilliant artist friend of mine in Vancouver.
As I am on the road and on 'vacation' I'm keeping this short but oh so sweet.

A teaser. More on my brilliant artist friend next week.