Sweet Sixteen

Hello blog followers!
Well, it's been a busy couple of months, though you wouldn't know it looking at this blog!

I'd like to share some photos from a couple of weeks ago.

It was an honour to photograph a celebration of a family for their lovely 16-year-old.

The festivity was beautifully celebrated in the evening.  ~M made her way in by candle light from family and friends.  She was hugged, doted on and loved.  Her life and specialness were reflected on with photos, messages and her favourite things.  It was wonderful to be the person to capture this beauty and love and celebrate with everyone.  Thank you so much for sharing with me!

~M

~The Goodies

~The Arrival

~The cake!

~Some family 

~Some friends

~Father and daughter dance

~The party begins! (Can you guess the first photo's song? )

~More Candy!  (This girl can swing!)

Wish Upon a Sweet 16 Star

When night has fallen
And the soul is moved
Silent wishes are made
In sacred solitude.

My wish dear friends
Look far above
Night sky filled with diamonds
Lit up with Sweet 16 love.

And we will all be stars
Shinning lights from times long past
Celebrating another Sweet 16
Our traditions holding fast.

~Not Known

photo document week, day TWO.

jamma... jamma... jamma- PJ!

So we had a super busy day full of all things.  It was one of those chaotic busy kid days- toys, crafts, food and bubbles (bath) flying everywhere!  It seemed every time we were in the middle of something I didn't have my camera strapped to me like I promised myself to do... guess that's kind of hard when the hands are full!  So, at the end of the day, it was the heart that was full.  With smiles and giggles we ended the day with a wee pyjama party- fun!   Followed by cuddles and... SLEEP!  (Sweet, sweet sleep).  A good day for the count.

(this day)

(these minds)

(this face)

(this cuddle)

(these sweethearts)

My warm heart.

photo document week, day ONE.

Oh the shenanigans!  I love these tykes!  Our family went from four to six this week, our nephews are staying with us.  Swoon!

Day one was a sweet success, and the boys are getting cuddlier by the minute.  I love watching cousin memories in the making.

I loved catching it on film, too.  I have not had a craving to click in a long time- I think I caught the bug again!  Yay!

Enjoy our afternoon delight:

~Fancy Family Feline~

This is Marble.  She is Mika's cat.  This is her tower, it's a 'no small-sticky-little-hands' zone.  She is happy here.  Last week we got her some oat grass at the pet store, it grew so fast!  She loves it a lot!  Fun for the kids to see and feel, too.  Especially when it is -30C out.  Brrrr!  I mean, Prrrr!  

Photo Restoration

Hey friends!  I have not been here in awhile, but things will be picking up soon.  I have moved back to Edmonton and am getting into gear to begin photo adventures once again!  Super excited for 2013, I can't wait to see all the families this year has to offer!



I was flipping through some old photos of my grandparents this past week and I decided to try and improve on the details to discover more about these photos.  I LOVE looking through old photos, I've been known to scour antique markets to peak at the past.  I love to imagine what was going on and what life was like on that day.

Since I love this so much, I thought I would mention how I'd be excited to help you with any photos you may want touched up for their detail.  I would take special care and interested to restore your old, warn or damaged photos to the best possible likeness of its original state.  Please contact me for details!



Here are some before and afters:

Mother's Love

A special Mother's Day weekend meet up produced these photos.  As always, I love this family.  Was a bit windy on this day and they came prepared with umbrellas for rain since, here in Alberta, the weather can turn at the drop of a hat.  Luckily this day was not a downpour.  Hope you enjoyed the rest of your weekend with all the mom's!  Thanks for letting me meet more of the fam!