New Life - Newborn Session Previews

Today I was blessed to spend some time with one of beautiful former brides and grooms, and their newly expanded family. Its such gift for me to be included in the lives of my clients and to be considered, "photographer for life" is indescribable for me!

Their latest addition comes in the form of a perfect little boy named Grayson. It was a quiet, calm and casual session in the privacy of their new home. I loved seeing them again and seeing their breathtaking babies. Their first son, Ashton is such a beautiful soul, greeting me at the door with Grandma saying, "Come in!". So heartwarming.

I brought him a few little Easter chocolates to which his excited response was, "Oh Dear!" and "goodness!". Omgoodness, I couldn't have melted on the spot!!

Here are a few photos from todays magical and endearing photo session...

Holiday Contest!

The snow falling these days is absolutely charming. I know most would gladly wring my neck at my cheerful disposition towards the season. Truth be told, photos during this unique season can be so special!

Snowflakes on the tip of your nose, falling gently all around, snow angles, tumbling into the snow with your lover. *sigh* I'm a doomed hopeless romantic.

Selfishly, I am giving away a FULL length photo session with myself in hopes that I will shoot in this fluffy white winterland. Make sure you stop by my Facebook page to enter today!:


Entering this contest is simple!

So far, the holiday traditions and memories from people childhoods have completely warmed my heart! Can't wait to see what YOU have to post! ;-)

Andie & Billy Get marrried!

And then there was Jackie....

I've spoken about a beautiful talent named Jackie before. She is the owner of The Flower Studio, here in Waterloo and she does some pretty fanciful work with blooms. Here are a few brides we've worked with who asked Jackie to create their dream bouquets: She single-handedly brightens people's day with her gorgeous arrangements, and her cheery personality and smile somehow make the flowers even more beautiful. Today, she came by the office bearing gifts!! I am so blessed to call her a friend. She is warm, funny, caring, and will do anything to make someone feel special. Aside from a warm hug, also known as a Skinny Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks, here is what's currently blessing my desk with its Autumn beauty:

Autumn is my absolute favourite season of the year - summer coming in a close 2nd. It's the brilliant colours everywhere, the pumpkins, Halloween for the kiddies, especially the cozy sweaters, warm lattes, homemade soups and stews! Jackie is really one in a million,anyone would be lucky to call her a friend,and the special magic that she adds to brides and grooms wedding day is just awesome! Here is how to find her!If you are getting married, or have any type of special something coming up that you know a hand tied bunch of her flowers would be a cherry on top, you MUST call her! Jackie Steenhuis flowerstudiodesigns@hotmail.com www.flowerstudiodesigns.com