A BLAST FROM THE PAST

    This past week my family and I travelled back to my husbands home on Prince Edward Island to introduce Russell to his roots.  I had visited PEI with my husband a few times long before Russell was in the picture, and every trip I am amazed how I felt I was in another world, almost as if I was taken back in time.
    
   I can now see why people say the soil is red from their ancestors blood, the history is as rich as the soil, something Canada should be proud of. This is a place where in some houses, power is still run off of oil, and those same houses people live in are well over 100 years old, paint is chipping, wood is rotting, and people put their blood, sweat and tears into their livelihood.
    
   These people in PEI, a lot like Vancouver Island where I was born and raised, live off of the land and ocean.  As many of you know, lobsters and potatoes are what this Island is known for; it is something they are very proud of.
   
   Everytime we make a trip out east, there is something different to see, and much more to learn about my husbands Acadian and Irish heritage.  I'm in complete and utter awe of Josh's family, and I'm proud to have our Son grow up with such strong east coast roots!
 
 I highly recommend everyone at one point in their life to travel to the maritimes and endure in some of Canada's most spectacular history!

ENJOY EVERYONE!

RICHARD & KEIKO'S ENGAGEMENT SHOOT (OLIVER, B.C)

Keiko, oddly enough, is an old roomate of mine from my University days at OUC which is now UBC.   Richard, Keiko and I had fun with this shoot, literally....well, look at the photos, you'll know exactly what I mean!  
Keiko the one thing I always remembered about you was this amazing energy that resonated from you everytime you were in the room.  It has been many years since then, and I can definitely say this....that energy is still there girl.  
It was great to meet Richard, he is one lucky man to have such a fantastic woman in his life.  I look forward to hear about your future wedding plans, but for now hold on to eachother and enjoy your engagement!

THE KIND OF NIGHTLIFE THAT I LOVE!

One of my favourite things to do, a type of therapy that relaxes my nerves, clears my head, and allows me to see what I know many people don't ingest the way they should, is nightlife.  Not the kind you think, with loud obnoxious drunks, music that causes high pitch ringing in your ears, and that remorseful punishment the next morning.  The kind that is braided together by "us" and nature.  It definitely is some kind of wonderful to see a starry night, and not Vincent Van Gough's, although I have seen it in person and it truly is magnificent.  To breathe in the clean crisp air while waiting for your shutter to click, knowing that you've captured something created at that exact moment is such a thrill.  These are the moments I wait for in life, the ones that allow me to fuse everything I am passionate about.

So next time you are out at night, take a good look... if Mother Nature didn't kindly share her world with ours, we would be missing out on something pretty extravagant.

                         

 

 

THREE GENERATIONS

    Last week I met Ashley and Tamara, who is the Niece and Sister of my close friend Nicole.  They are here visiting from Regina and have been taking in as much as they can of this phenomenal weather Kelowna has been having. 

     I also had a great visit with Nicole and Tamara's mom Clara.  It's always neat to see the different generations as a family grows, and it made for a perfect opportunity for some amazing shots of the three.

Thanks Clara, Tamara & Ashley for your support, and for the opportunity to catch some great moments! 

THE TAYLOR FAMILY

  Josh and I have lived in Kettle Valley just over a year now, and we not only love it here because it's so quiet, but also because of the friendly people.  Steve, Janine & Evan are one of those amazing families up here, and I met them when they were expecting Evan; I oddly enough had just found out I was expecting Russell.  

  

Thanks to the Taylor family, for a wonderful day of exploring!

SPRING IS HERE!! (THE WALTER FAMILY)

   Spring is finally here...the birds are out...the air is warm.  A great time of the year to wander, and enjoy nature, and that is just what I did last Wednesday with the Walter family.  A few weeks prior, which might I add was noticeably colder, I photographed the Saunders family with Holly, her husband Lyle, and two cute little kiddies.  This past Wednesday I met Holly's sister Ashlie for the first time, and had a fun photo shoot with Ashlie, her husband Nick, and two beautiful daughters Violet and Ruby...(I hope I spelled everyones name correctly).
It's a constant reminder of how amazing it is to be a photographer, and to meet these wonderful families, hear their stories, but most importantly help capture some great memories.
Thank you to the Walter family for allowing me to take part!

ENJOY

A MEMORABLE VISIT! (RUSSELL & HIS GRANDPARENTS)

    We were fortunate this year to spend the holidays with my whole family.  It had been years since we were all together, and I had waited for this.  Being Russell's first Christmas, and having the family together made it a memorable visit.  Mom planned to stay for a longer time then Dad, as he was eager to get back to his golf routine on the Island.  
I couldn't let them leave without an exclusive photo shoot with their one and only Grandson.  I think I need to do these more often!  
Love you so much Mom & Dad, I think there is another little someone who adores you both as much as I do...just a hunch.