Category: Families

Oh this family makes me smile!   They are most definitely one of my favorite Fort McMurray families and I love their joy for life and family.

When I heard about their story – of how they have gone through the process of adopting these two children – the world “Celebrate” kept coming to mind…and continues to when I think of them.  How much this family has to celebrate!  This couple has now been blessed with children, whom they love and adore and are able to have the family that they have desired – and these two beautiful children now have  the parents, family and security that they so desperately desired.  It’s a win-win situation! 

When we were designing their session and talking about things – I wanted to try and capture that essence of celebration….and so out came the balloons for some of their shots!  Seriously – what child (not to mention adult) does not like balloons :  )  

Here are just a few of my favorites…..and yes, I am slightly biased to this little cutie that I fell in love with that day.

Wishing your family nothing but the best – especially as you move east.  Know that you will be missed here - but also know that you are going to be so deeply celebrated and cherished there.

Christine

Getting together with this great couple was a wonderful way to spend Family Day! 

I loved watching them interact with each other and witnessing the love that they share.  It is so special – and their excitement about this baby is evident. They seem to be all set and are even managing a trip to Vancouver before this baby is born!

Laura is absolutely beautiful and seriously has the most perfect baby belly : )

I can’t wait to photograph this little one in a few weeks!

Christine

Families….

They are the group of people we love the most.

The ones that we laugh with.

The ones that we cry with. 

Our families allow us to be most like ourselves, as they love us unconditionally and accept us for who we are. 

Families are a source of strength, comfort, joy and celebration.

The majority of our memories are made – and shared – with our family.

In honor of Family Day – and just families in general – our family sessions are now on sale for $99 until the end of this month.  This sale applies to all family sessions that are booked this month (they do not necessarily have to be shot this month) – and also to gift certificates for family sessions.

Often people comment on how they haven’t had a family picture in years – or even ever at all. There are also those that have had a loved one pass away…..and wish more than anything to have a picture of everyone together. This absolutely breaks my heart as families are so special and are something that we need to capture and cherish.

PLEASE take the time to cherish, celebrate and capture your family.

From one who loves her family more than words can express,

Christine

 

And last, but definitely not least – I need to include a picture that I took of my immediate family and I (fall 2008)

I don’t really know what to say about the Playford family – other than they make me smile!  I have absolutely loved spending time with them, getting to know them and doing their family pictures.  The love that they have for one another is so apparent and it is wonderful!  The children were outstanding as they were…well….amazing!  They were respectful, polite, cooperative, understanding and took direction wonderfully.  This was all while we were getting eaten alive by swarms of mosquitoes!

I am so excited about their upcoming addition to the family and can’t wait to photograph the newest Playford!

Christine

There is something almost magical about the combination of a young child and that of denim.  I’m not sure what it is exactly…but the little bare feet….bare arms…and rolls from time to time never grow old!  It is a classic look and one that did wonders to Heath with his gorgeous baby blue eyes!

I initially met Heath several months ago as I did pictures of his family and extended family.  He is definitely in the center of attention as he is surrounded by a large group of girl cousins who never grow tired of holding him or making him smile.  His mom and I began planning this session a few months back as we anticipated him walking and his 1 year birthday.  What a wonderful thing to capture little ones as they grow and change so fast!

This is hopefully going to be a yearly event – taking pictures of him with his current favorite toys and at the various stages that he will go through.  What a fantastic plan his parents have in creating memories of each year and reflecting who he is and where he is currently at.

It is always such a joy to see you and I can’t wait until next time!

Christine