Just Because: Jamey & Jason

Jamey and Jason...Wow!

That is the best word to sum up my shoot with them last Friday night.

They've been engaged for a while but commented that when they had done their engagement photos that it wasn't exactly what they had in mind.

Instead for this shoot, which I would call maybe an un-official engagement shoot, they picked an old church, St. Georges Anglican to be exact which is 100 plus years old.

I admire this church every morning on my way to work and was BEYOND thrilled when Jamey contacted me about doing the shoot at this location.

It was music to my ears, if you're a regular blog follower you know I love brick walls, steps, and old architecture.....my heart does an extra pitter patter.

But here's the best part, after the session was over, I hung out with Jason and Jamey, just chatting for almost 2 hours!! Maybe more.....

They are such wonderful people. They really are the whole package, beautiful inside and out.

But I'll let you be the judge of the outside for now.....Jamey & Jason here is your official sneak peek!

I just realized that I didn't even know which photo to begin with since I love them all so much

He, he, he...this one is cute

I call this one Jason's "fierce" pose....and not in a mocking way. He looks good!

I call these next couple the "romantic" ones

And this one too....they were all for lying in the grass, sitting in the grass, doing just about anything I requested of them.

And here's why....it was SO worth it, don't you think?

 This one is my favourite if I HAD to pick just one

And to conclude, a couple of beautiful solo shots of Jamey

As I was taking this photo, I said to Jamey, I'm so glad the wind is in our favour.

Seriously Jamey knew just how to work it out!

Thank you again...for being great people, picking awesome locations, and putting up with the what seemed like silly requests at the time but I'm thrilled with the end product.

It proved again, just why I LOVE what I do. It's clients and new friends like you that make it all worthwhile :)

Til next time, C.

Just Because: Myrna

Myrna, Myrna, Myrna...where do I even begin?

I've saved the best for last. She is the final session from my trip to Newfoundland.

Myrna is one of my closest friends, a childhood friend, a member of the chicky poo's, a sister I never had (seriously look at our hair colour....LOL) and so many other things.

Myrna absolutely picked the best prop for her Just Because session.

Her Dad's old broken down GMC truck.

And not only did she pick the pefect prop, she wore a timeless outfit that allowed me to put rockin' photoshop finishes on her photos.

All of these you're about to see have some sort of "finished editing" on them.

I don't do it a lot but this whole feel just called for it. Trust me on this one :)

Without further ado, smokin' hot Myrna

This is the truck with the shoes as the accent, of course!

I love this shot, it's so "boudoir" because of the peeking pink bra

Added a little sunshine to this one

Maybe too much, Myrna needed her shades.

Cool just took on a whole new meaning

This is one of my many favs....probably because of the old school finish

But this one, now this one is my FAV.

It's everything I could ever want in a shoot all wrapped up in one photo

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

For being you, for being adventurous, creative, fun, and unique.

I love the clients who take the extra effort to plan their session from the location, to props, to outfits, even the shoes :)

Myrna you made it all worth while. Love you!

Til next time, C

Just Because: Holly

I'm really not a person who is ever at a loss for words.

I've been told on many occassions I have the "gift of gab" and even call myself a "chatty cathy" but when it comes to Holly I don't even know where to begin.

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I met Holly a couple of years ago and not only has she become a friend, she's one of the few people who has supported my quest to become a photographer from the very beginning.

She has given me random notes and gifts of encouragement at the least expected times but always at the most appropriate times.

She'll talk photography with me for hours...yeah literally.

She's my sounding board when I have my MANY new ideas, some good & some very bad :)

And when she asked if I'd photograph her, in celebration of acheiving her degree, I was more than happy to oblige.

Holly is such a hard worker.....she worked full time, went to school and maintained a very hectic schedule and yet still managed to balance it all.

But at last all the hard work paid off because now she can officially say she has her degree. Congrats!

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Another reason I didn't know how to start this blog post is because I had so many favourites

You probably all know by now I'm a sucker for a good wall, fence or post

Or bridges...bridges are cool too

Holly was such a good sport about lying on the green grass in a white shirt. I've been wanting to try some lying down poses for quite a while and she was totally up for the challenge

LOVE this one...I think it's how the wind has blown just that one strand of hair across her face

Yep I can officially say this one is my favourite

And then the fence....c'mon did you think I wouldn't have any fence photos?

And one of Holly and her boyfriend for good measure....

...of course by the fence. Like you even had to ask :)

Holly I had a wonderful time, you were so easy going and relaxed even though I knew you were a bit nervous.

You were a natural....and being so beautiful certainly helps too.

No worries :)

Thank you and not just for the opportunity to photograph you, for everything.

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Til next time, C

Just Because: Bobbi-Lynn

She lives in the city. She works in the city. She can swing a baseball bat as good as any boy can. In fact, there are times in her life when she's actually been accused of being a tomboy.

But at heart, this girl, this beautiful girl, is a country girl.

Bobbi-Lynn and I faced the very mosquito infested country roads to do this Just Because shoot.

I must say the bites were worth it.....not sure if I can say the same for Bobbi or not :)
See for yourself....

Til next time, C

One More....

I don't know how I missed putting this oh so cute photo of Kerri on here.

I'll blame it on the pregnancy hormones :)

Either way, without further ado....another super cute photo of Kerri

Til next time, C

Just Because: Kerri & Family

As promised a few more photos of Kerri, plus Mommy & Daddy too

These are without the Princess outfit, but just as cute no?

A little bit of jumping....just for fun.

Sweet

I love how she's blowing on the flower...too bad it wasn't the one where all the seeds fly away.

We looked but couldn't find any :(

This was my favourite of the family photos

Daddy's girl maybe?

And one more with a bit of that sunset light to finish up the session

But lets include this beautiful one of mommy too...isn't she gorgeous?

Thanks again Kerri, Cheryl & Bradley.

It really was a pleasant evening....I hope we can all spend some time together again soon.

Til next time, C

Just Because: Kerri Is Three

To Mommy & Daddy Kerri is their little princess.

After my session with this soon to be 3 year old, I can easily see why.

She didn't mind getting her picture taken for the first 10 minutes and then her remark was

"Okay...now can we go to the park?"

And even though Mommy said she had to wait, that was fine.

No tears, no pouting, we continued on and took more photos.

She was quite the little trooper considering she didn't have her nap that day for this fine evening shoot.

And I can truly say that I now consider Kerri a little princess too.

Here's a sneak peek of a her "Princess Photos"

I think this one is my fav

Tomorrow the non-princess photo's and a few of Mommy & Daddy too

Til next time, C