Where Did the Last 6 Months Go?! | Chilliwack & Mission Baby Photographer

Wow... I honestly can't believe that I am blogging this muffin's 6 Month Baby Session already - it seems like only 5 minutes ago that I was photographing her gorgeous mama for her Maternity Session!! I have a favourite quote for times like now - “A photograph is the pause button on life.” (Ty Holland). It is so true... and makes me so grateful for each of my own children's photos, and the ability to be able to relive those special moments. 

This little lady was such a good little lass to shoot, staying exactly where we put her every time. She made me (and Mom and Gramma!) work for those occasional, coy, little smiles though! 

Welcoming a gorgeous little man into the world... | Chilliwack Newborn Photographer

After being so busy with commercial jobs, lately, it was a very welcome return to my Newborn Studio, last week... and what a handsome young man to return for! He was so good - even when awake - that it was a total pleasure to capture this little chap's first days.

Such a Beautiful Snuggle-Bug | Agassiz Newborn Baby Photographer

After a very long run of boys, I was finally visited by this gorgeous little lady. She also brought with her a truly awesome family, including her 2 very cute older sisters. I pity these parents when they reach dating age!!

Top 10 of 2013

It's that time of the year again... time for some reflection and to pick my top 10 shots of the previous 12 months.

Picking this year was tough... REALLY tough... mostly for 2 reasons:
1. You are your own worst critic, and if you are constantly improving, you find it hard not to over-critique previous work
2. Some shots had a story to them that made them special, even if they weren't as technically good as others.

Well, after much deliberation, and some peer consultation (yeh... I cheated a little and asked a few friends!), here are (in no particular order) my top 10 of 2013... enjoy!

I love this shot because I had tried to lure a hummingbird to my garden for 2 years, with no success.
This success was a result of a Moose Peterson tutorial on Kelby Training, and a new hummingbird feeder!

Picking this particular one, from a group of this session's shots, was tough - I loved a few of them!
Captured just off the beach at Porteau Cove, I stalked this guy for about 30 minutes,
gradually (& very patiently) getting closer...

My favourite shot from the 2013 Wedding Season. :-)

A Little Future Gamer | Abbotsford Newborn Photographer

After a run of all girls, over the Summer, it was quite a change to welcome a group of baby boys into the studio back-to-back. Handsome wee Gabe was one of those little men. Here are a few of my favourite shots of this 10-day-old future heartbreaker...