Almost two weeks ago, this beautiful couple got married in Lacombe. It rained the whole week prior, but we were blessed with a hot, sunny day (though cloud would have been nice photographically speaking). It was a beautiful ceremony, filled with emotion. Mark is a passionate volunteer firefighter for the Lacombe Fire Station, and he was able to snag one of the trucks for some photos! The day was a lot of fun, and I wish Taryn and Mark all the best in their future!

The other day I went to see my Grandma! At 89 years of age, this woman simply amazes me. She still lives in her own home, and with help is able to maintain a beautiful yard that is the envy of town. She’s a wonderful lady.

For months…even years…I have been meaning to bring my camera down with me and do a full blown session with her. I want to take pictures of her hands, of her face and of her yard. Those 89 years hold a lot of stories and while I may never know all of them, I want to have some great images of my grandma. Something to be able to look at and reminisce.

I brought my camera with me the other day. And she didn’t want me to take her picture. Because she wasn’t ready. Which really got me thinking… if we were to wait until we were perfect, would we ever get our pictures taken? There simply is never the perfect opportunity. So, I explained to her that I don’t want THE perfect picture. I just want a nice picture to display in my home. Because I never know what might happen between now and the next time I’m able to make it down. And while she assured me nothing would happen, you just never know. With anyone. So, away she went to change into some different clothes and this is what I got…

I have always loved photography. I come by it honestly in that my mom was a photographer while I was growing up. The pictures that I have of my friends and family mean everything to me! I love the feelings they evoke, the days gone by of which I am reminded. If I lost my pictures, I’d truly feel as though I lost a part of myself. Rather than being decorated with random pieces of art (as beautiful as they may be), my home is decorated with the faces of the people I love. Because every time I look at a cluster of pictures, I can’t help but smile and count my many blessing. And that is truly why I do what I do. I love to make people smile when they see pictures of their babies, of their families and of themselves. I know that pictures will forever be cherished and I’m proud to be able to help capture those all important milestones.

I will be going back to do a full session with my Grandma. One in her yard once all her beautiful flowers and trees are in bloom. But until then, I know that I have a great image of my grandma, outside and completely feeling at ease…and for that I am thankful.

This past weekend I was able to meet up with Wade and Ashley for their e-session! While I chat with the brides on the phone and through emails, a lot of times a client’s engagement session is my first contact with the groom and my first chance to interact with the future bride and groom as a couple. Wade and Ashley were so friendly, and so fun…it was like meeting old friends as we walked chatting about ceremoney/reception details. I’m really looking forward to their wedding in August!

I have been following along on I HEART FACES for awhile now, but haven’t quite made it around to participating yet! Well…this is the week that I will begin.

I love this image…to me it’s very tender and protective.

I hope all you mom’s had a fantastic day Sunday! Motherhood is the single most difficult…and rewarding job every and I believe all mom’s deserve to be spoiled!!

Have I mentioned how much I LOVE my job? Today I got the opportunity to reconnect with an old friend. And I got to hold not one, but two brand spanking new sweet little girls? Does it get any better? What a day!

Today I was off with the opportunity to photograph Andra and Emera…two of THE sweetest little girls I have seen! At 17 days, they were PERFECT in every way. They slept like a dream, snuggled up to each other when I wanted them to and let me move them around however I pleased. I absolutely enjoyed my day with this family…it is always a pleasure to be welcomed into a home and I could feel the love and sense of awe that surrounds these little girls! They are very lucky!!

Today I had the pleasure of meeting a lovely family and their newest member…a sweet 10 day old girl. We may have gone through a bit of laundry but it was a great session. Once she fell asleep, she slept like a dream and we were able to capture some great shots in all her newborn beauty!