Love To Paint

It is fun and interesting to see what a great image will look as a painting.  Two of my favorites are from personal travels to Old Quebec City and Saratoga. 

Okay, How Cute Is Cute?

Everyone who knows me, knows that I just love "babies".  One would think that I would have gotten used to how adorable these little ones are after all these years of photographing them.  But believe me, one can NEVER get used to being amazed by these great little personalities, starting out on life.

I had the opportunity to photograph parents, Lynne and Todd at their wedding seven years ago.  My enjoyment has continued as they have brought each of their new family for their six month baby session.  Brianna and Audrey were adorable, but their last little one is priceless.  How cute is cute?  You tell me.

Adding Impact

The excitement and creativity of photography today comes when you can take a very good image and make into an "art piece". This involves careful post processing, painting and final presentation details. Observe.

Original Image

Final Image



Canadian Dream

With talk of the upcoming Canadian Junior Hockey Tournament to start on Boxing Day, Rhett and Wyatt were in competitive mode. At the last family skate that the boys took part in, at one point Rhett yells out, "The Canadians have won!" This of course is accompanied by the "fist pumps" and the "bumping of chests" to denote celebration. The fact that Wyatt, three years old is just starting to skate on his own, meant that the boys went crashing to the ice following the cheers. Not to be deterred, they got back up on their skates, put their arms around each other's shoulders and started to belt out, "Oh Canada". (Wyatt always sings Oh Canada, when I start to put on his hockey skates in the change room).

It made me laugh to see their enactment of being part of the Canadian Junior Hockey Team and reminded me of the little skaters on Saturday and Sunday mornings who are out for their first year of hockey. (Just like on television, Rhett tells me.)

Following is a short clip of their last practice and scrimmage with another of the "Mighty Little Canadians" who have hit the ice for their first year of hockey.

Happy Birthday Charlie!

Today, December 29th is the first birthday for our puppy "Charlie". Charlie came to us as a fuzzy little bundle in Mid March. His expressive eyes and alertness were early signs of a "character", which he has turned out to be. Much love and attention has been expressed in both directions and we feel fortunate to have this special little Welsh Corgi.

The Art of Christmas

Just as "Homes For The Holidays" and the Mill Street Christmas Open House are the signals for me that Christmas is coming, rounding the corner in the beautiful village of Oxford Mills and seeing the front porch of the Brigadoon lit with Christmas sparkle and greenery confirms that Christmas is on its way.

Cheryl, owner of the Brigadoon manages to create a cozy cocoon to slide away into and enjoy the ambiance of the Brigadoon with a glass of wine.  Add to that beautifully prepared and presented food and you have a special Christmas experience.

Ted and I will be enjoying the joy of the season with our New Years Eve meal at this "gem in the country"!

Congratulations Mill Street Florist

Sunday, November 13th saw me photographing the Mill Street Christmas Open House,marking their 25th Anniversary. Joanne Plummer, owner and inspiration behind Mill Street is an entrepreneur "extraordinaire". She has created a unique style that is identifiable by everyone. The constant is creativity, freshness and impeccable workmanship. As a business woman, she is someone I try to emulate because she is always striving to improve and "raise the bar".

Not only is she an artist, but she's soon going to have to do a cookbook featuring the homemade goodies that are provided each year. This year the "little mice" took the academy award for "Best Decadence and Eye Appeal".