… could stop me from sneaking in some outdoor wedding portraits on Saturday! This major weather event on the Labor Day long weekend didn’t turn out to be what it could have. But we did get A LOT of rain. It did not, however, ruin the day for Cheryl and Joel. They did everything right to make sure their special day was perfect. They booked a year in advance, kept in contact, were clear of their wants regarding wedding photographs and they had a back up plan in case of rain!


The inside photos were set against a beautiful backdrop and I loved it. But the second there was a break in the rain we went outside to capture at least a few before the rain started again. Enjoy!!

We always put things off to a later date and most times we get to them. But for some reason people (including myself) put off having family photographs taken and end up wishing they hadn’t! This is not the case for the Wilkins clan. Sara knew that when her daughter Joanne came home this summer she wanted to have pictures of her family. Daughters Wanda, Barb and Geraldine joined in of course and brought their significant other … whether they liked it or not… along for the fun. It was a great evening spent with great people. Here are a few of my favorite shots.

As late summer approaches in the portrait world it is time for two things… to book that family photo you have been wanting, and to think about giving the personal gift of a professional sitting for Christmas. Stephanie, Scott, Shyla and baby to come were given a gift certificate for Christmas in 2009 by their friends (and former wedding clients) Ashley and Greg. They picked the perfect weather day to redeem it! Shyla cooperated like a pro and these photos show the wonderful results of her efforts. Have a peek at other photos of the Mitchell family on facebook.

Miranda’s recent visit from Newfoundland to spend time with her dad, stepmom, and new baby brother Reed looks like it has been a very happy one for all concerned. This smiley little firecracker is an excellent big sister and an even better photographer’s model! If all my family members could hold a pose and a smile as well as she can, allowing me to concentrate on having an infant look at the camera, life would be easy. It was a pleasure to travel to Oromocto to capture this wonderful moment for the White family.

Friday I had the pleasure of a double session with girls! First came little Brooklyn. This pretty little blonde was quiet for a 2 year old and didn’t smile easily but she sure did take lovely photographs! She was indeed a sweet little thing.Next up were Brooklyn’s cousins, precious Sophie and Marlie. You’ve met them several times before here on my site and on facebook. Poor Anita got quite the workout trying to keep Marlie sitting, Sophie co-operating and both of them smiling. All three beauties did a great job! (And you too Anita ;o)

When Melissa and Matthew came to the studio with 2 year old Marcus in tow they were concerned that a bug bite from the evening before may spoil their plans for family pictures! And their concerns were justified. As I looked carefully into the sweet face of this little boy I had my doubts I could repair the damage to the red area around his eye. I told them I could definitely take out the bite itself but the redness reaching right into the edges of his eye would be a problem. They decided they would go ahead even though I would have happily booked another session.


I’m glad they did. Stubbornness took over and I spent some time figuring out how to solve the problem. I think I succeeded and I’m always happy to learn a new skill! It would have been a shame to waste these fantastic smiles brought out by my assistant dressed in a boa and bunny ears. Thanks Christian for your help!!


The first photo is without the eye repair. The three following are with some extensive work done. Hopefully Melissa and Matthew will forgive the time it took to get these posted.

I recently discovered a great site to create your own Wedding Website for FREE! This is a fantastic way to keep wedding guests informed of all the details of your very special day. It’s easy to use and a lot more professional looking than using a facebook group. Thought I’d share…

Wedding Website

Some days I work hard to get those good shots. Some days I work REALLY hard. And some days all I have to do is point the camera, shoot and enjoy what I do!! A recent session with Aaliyah reminds me what photography is all about – fun. What a great morning. I could have shot all day. This little cutie has been waiting a long time for her opportunity to play in front of a professional camera without her little brothers tagging along. And play she did! I see a future model in the making.


Here are six photos from the session. Another six on my facebook page. I kid you not, I could post 40 more!

Believe it or not it’s almost time for next year’s graduating class to be thinking about graduation photography. With the summer and fall months quickly approaching many will be booking their studio and environmental sessions in preparation for their last year of high school. It’s only been the last year or so that I have ventured into this market! With many of the studios who have contracts to do composite pictures for the grad class now requiring a cap and gown picture to be theirs I have been trying to put together a graduation portrait package that I feel is fair in both value and price. Graduation is a VERY expensive event from what I have gathered! I offer a 2-3 hour environmental session (it does include studio work if wanted but not cap and gown pictures), bring your friends, pets, changes of clothes, guitar, car, snowmobile! The possibilities are endless. You will receive 50 4×6 prints in an album and a flash drive containing all high resolution images for you to print or share online with family and friends. See pricing information for details.

Here are a few examples from my Express Yourself – Graduation Photography Package:


I’m laughing as I post these photos from one of my favorite sessions of all time. This may not be what you want for your graduation keepsakes and I’m pretty sure parents will hope these aren’t what they get to give to family and friends. BUT, this is who Brooke is at this point in her life. Or, in my opinion, who she thinks she is :o) She’s really very soft! The point is… your photos are yours. And I will work with you to make them all you want them to be.














I’m not joking when I say include some of your favorite things! For Kelsey that means being photographed with her animals. A subject she is PASSIONATE about.

Another of my favorite grad sessions took place over two seasons just to give a different look to the album of this son of a friend. As you can see I’m open to any idea that will create a graduation memory that you will enjoy for a lifetime including bringing along that special friend.