Chloe's Grad 2011

I can hardly believe that my "little cousin" Chloe graduates this year. I was so happy to be able to take photos of her an some of her friends up at the Alberta Legislature Grounds on Saturday. There were hundreds of graduates milling about and I was wondering where we were going to find our "spots" I was able to find some secluded spots and had a great time shooting Chloe and her oh so beautiful friends. Wow...what a bunch of stunners!

More Pics of Baby B

Baby B

Was so excited to take these photos the other day. What a good baby and what an amazing mom. She is mom to three boys and just taking it in stride! Out and about for park playdates like it "no big deal" I remember having a newborn...and to me, it was big deal! Wow, I am so impressed and so happy to share some special shots from the other day...

Barbie exercise continued...

I didn't realize the two lovebirds hair kind of blended until I was editing it...oops!

Just look at how much she love her puppy!

Trying to capture some of that spontaneous affection that only a barbie and her barbie daughter can portray!

Here is a more formal baby portrait...once again kind of boring! Where did I put that thistle anyway? ;)

DLS Barbie Portrait Assignment

Okay, this was pretty fun, enlisted the help of my kids with regards to wardrobe choices and then headed outside with a lot of harsh sun and a bit too much wind, but all in all, I like some of the shots a lot! Enjoy I like the family "foot shot" with only baby's face showing!

This represents the kids(or kid plus dog) playing in foreground with parent or parents blurred in background.

Basic family shot with parents gazing lovingly at their child! This usually looks the best when said child is picking their nose or crying!

Basic...kind of boring, why did I even post this one?

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DLS exercise: I am....

I actually don' t like activities like these...where I am asked to define myself in ten words or less. The perfectionist in me comes out and I strive to find just the right way and the appropriate words to capture all of who I am and hope to be. What if I miss something, what if I sound like a flake? Just so much pressure to get is all down in one eloquent yet tidy little package. So I'm trying to let go of that perfectionism tendancy with this post and let it all hang out in an imperfect and sloppy yet authentic kind of way.

I am:

on a bumpy, stop-start kind of daily spiritual journey

blessed and amazed by my husband on a daily basis

entertained and inspired by my kids every single day

curious about life and what makes people thrive

focused and playful

a teacher and a mentor in nearly every facet of my life

pretty naive

really try to stay focused on the positive

growing and learning (even when I don't want to)

happiest when just hanging out with my pack (which includes two large, lazy dogs)

really hate letting people down

feeling like there are some new and exciting opportunities just around the corner!

Retro Cafe Continued...

I really had fun playing around with textures with these ones! Just so much intensity in each of these shots...thanks so much Q!