Archive: June, 2010

When Patricia and Wade got married on the May long weekend it was not just the joining of 2 individuals but the blending of two families.  Their four wonderful kids were included in their intimate wedding that was held at Heritage Park in Fort McMurray and they had a special sand ceremony to symbolize the joining of their families. 

This was a wedding of firsts for me as it was the first wedding that I have photographed as a married woman….the first where the bride had a broken arm (she was amazing!)….and it was the first wedding that I have shot in a long time where the cake cutting went a little something like……well…..just look at the pictures below : )

The day began at Envisions Hair Salon, followed by a trip through the McDonald’s drive-thru (umm…doesn’t everyone go to McDonald’s wearing a tiara?) and then moved to their home to finish getting ready.  From there we went out on an adventure and attempted to keep warm while capturing the beauty of spring and this great couple and their wedding party.  After the ceremony we did family pictures in front of the church that Patricia’s parents and Wade’s grandparents were married in – what treasured memories that brought back for their family!  The reception ended with a performance by the Tyler Whelan Band.

I love seeing people in love and at a wedding you really do not have to look too hard to find them.  One of my favorite moments from this day was watching the bride’s grandma dance with her boyfriend at the reception. Oh she was beautiful!

Here is just a sneak peek at the day. 

Patricia and Wade-  may this be a day that you cherish for the rest of your lives and the beginning of amazing things to come.

Christine

If mom and dad can do it….why can’t I?

Look what just came in the mail today! 

Now I don’t usually get super excited about various gizmos and gadgets – however when I saw this travel mug that looks like my all time favorite lens (70-200) I wanted one!  This was the fun swag that was given out to the photographers at the Vancouver Olympics and it seems to be only available in Canada (for a change).  The desire grew as I began looking to purchase one and was told that it was sold out….everywhere!  Shortly after the intense country wide search, I arrived on a waiting list…..and there I sat as weeks and months passed. 

And now… here I sit, just getting back from the post office, a happy smile on my face and a wonderful Canon cup in my hands!

This Canon girl is a happy girl!

Christine

PS – if you too MUST have one….let me know.  My cup came with friends ; )

What a great event this was as so many people took time on a gorgeous weekend to stop by the Syncrude Sports and Wellness Center and be a part of the Spring Women’s Show.  I was extremely thankful that it was not -50C like it was for the last show I was in! 

How fun it was to spend the weekend meeting new people and reconnecting with friends!  Thanks to all of you who stopped by : )  

I also want to thank Danelle, Sheri and Erin for giving of their time to help out in the booth and keep me company.  They were fabulous and did such a wonderful job!

I was so proud to be a local exhibitor and to be one of Fort McMurray’s very own in this show!  Speaking of Fort McMurray’s local talent… featured a short distance away from me was local artist and incredibly talented painter, Amy Keller-Rempp.  I have the joy of working with her and her husband and will be featuring them on an upcoming blog!  In the meantime…here is a sneak peek at their booth that weekend.

Fort McMurray Photographer,

Christine

What is better than hanging out with 26 preschool kids? 

Taking pictures of them, of course!

Now I am not a school photographer, but I did have the honor of spending the day with Sunny Smiles Preschool here in Fort McMurray and doing their school pictures for them.  I loved working with each of these little ones, photographing them and just getting to spend time with them!  Next time I am going to have to leave the camera behind and just hang out at the playground : ) 

They all did an amazing job and were so much fun to be with!  One of my favorite things from that day were all of their personalities!  How beautifully different and unique each of them were! I found myself wondering at different times what they might be when they “grow up”.

Here are just a few photographs from that fun day!

Desiring never to officially grow up,

Christine

Congratulations to the preschool graduating class of 2010!  I hope that you have a great summer and a fun year in Kindergarten!