A Great Fall Portrait Session

Fall Portrait Session

A Precious Gift

On arriving home from Denver, Colorado, I was told to come to the barn.  What, new hunting puppies have arrived already?  No, much better!  A beautiful filly foal staring up at me.  I cried!!!  We've called her "Maggie Muffin" after my great friend Margrit Wigger. She has changed our lives.  My grandsons are excited about looking after her, my 85 year old mother asks about her every day and pushes her walker out to sit in the stall with her when the weather is warm.  Even Ted & I get together twice a day now to take her out and bring her in.  This holy terror at times is bringing a positive change for everyone.

In My Daddy's Hands

Something that never stops amazing me is the tiny little newborns who fit into their daddy's hand.  Ella, two weeks old found her dad to be a cradle of love, as he effortlessly held his precious gift.

Governor General Presents Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

October 18th saw me once again at Rideau Hall to photograph five deserving recipients receive their medals from Governor General David Johnston.  The honoured women were Marie Fish (Elgin, ON), Lucille Harper (Pomquet, NS), Kerline Joseph (Delson, QC), Anne Michaud (Montreal, QC) and Barbara Mowat (Abbotsford, BC).

Governor General Johnston and his charming wife were gracious hosts as they allowed the visitors to view the art collection of Rideau Hall and even enjoy the sun room.  There was a definite feeling of warmth and happiness as everyone honoured the recipients.  For more information on the medal winners, go to AWARDS.

They're Not Long Little

When my children were "little", I hired Roger Sands to professionally photograph them.  We did not have much extra cash in those days, but I knew that I did not want to miss the small window of opportunity.  I have never regretted my decision.

And now that I am a professional photographer, I am so thrilled when parents take the time to have their precious little ones photographed.  One will never remember how adorable they were, when fifteen years later they are patting you on the head and looking at you as if, "You just don't get it".  Those "little" years are to be cherished.

Here are a few images from such a session.

Romance In Denver

An opportunity to travel to Denver, Colorado to photograph Brittany and Kevin's wedding was not to be missed.  The "Lumber Baron" a beautiful restored home, laden with flowers and a lovely garden setting was the gathering place for friends and families from Canada and the United States.

Brittany surrounded by six beautiful girls and an adorable flower girl was stunning.  She and her father, Saleem  caused a few tears to be shed as they walked through the garden to be presented to Kevin, a smiling groom.

Everyone enjoyed the old world ambiance of the Lumber Baron and the meal in the ballroom was delicious.  Have I told you lately how much I love weddings?

To view all of the images of this wedding click on WEDDING

Colorado, A Photographer's Dream

This past Thanksgiving weekend, I spent in Denver, Colorado.  On Friday morning, I left the hotel at 4 a.m. to drive to Colorado Springs to view the Garden of the Gods at sunrise.  In my excitement, I arrived 1 hour before sunrise and happily wandered around in the dark.  But it was all worth it.  As the first rays of red light hit the red stones, I was in heaven.  Capturing this natural beauty in the early morning light had my whole body tingling.

By 8:30 a.m. I was off on tour to see Colorado plains and mountain country.  My destination was Aspen Colorado and the famed Independence Trail.  Oh what a trip!  400  miles later at 7:00 p.m. I was back in my hotel in Denver.

I started out in the Garden of the Gods and at the end of the day, I felt God had given me a guided tour of one of the most beautiful areas in the world.  Man, it's great to be alive!