Governor General Awards 2011

It is with great appreciation that I photograph the Governor General Awards in Celebration of the Persons Case that honor six outstanding women who have worked tirelessly to improve the status of women in Canada.  The honor was bestowed upon:

Madeline Boscoe, R.N., D.U., of North Vancouver, British Columbia, has dedicated more than 30 years to improving women's health in Canada.
Nancy Hartling, of Riverview, New Brunswick, is a passionate advocate for women, focusing on domestic violence and poverty.
Lucie Joyal, of Boucherville, Quebec, has worked tirelessly for more than two decades to eliminate violence against women and children.
Sharon Donna McIvor, of Merritt, British Columbia, has devoted close to three decades of her life to advancing equality for Aboriginal women.
Kim Pate, of Ottawa, Ontario, is an internationally recognized advocate for marginalized, victimized and criminalized women.
Youth Award recipient Amber JoAnn Fletcher of Regina, Saskatchewan, is an advocate for equality issues and social justice.

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A Glorious Weekend

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Family Fun In The Fall

It is always enjoyable to share the beauty of our sugarbush with families who come for family portrait sessions.  There is a special fall "smell" and "sound" of the leaves rustling under your feet.  Ryan, Sheena and Madden enjoyed the spectacular warm weather and opportunity to capture their loving family. To view all the images from this session, click on GALLERY.

Austen, their energetic pug enjoyed the freedom more than anyone!

Fun in New Hampshire

Thanksgiving weekend was spent in New Hampshire at the home of John & Delilah's up "in the hills".  (Being from the flatlands of Oxford Mills, you can't believe how exciting it is to go up, down and around the mountains in New Hampshire and Vermont).  Five photographers and myself  thoroughly enjoyed the opportunities to see a carriage museum, a fox hunt, olympic endurance stable and photograph beautiful models.  What a great opportunity to share knowledge and become inspired.

Sue had raised these geese from birth, teaching them to swim and fly.  It was amazing to see her run with the geese following and then fly into the sky towards the pond.

Carol & Roger Tie the Knot

Amongst family and friends who had travelled a great distance, Carol and Roger celebrated their love at the home of  Dr. Greg & Lillian Leonard's beautiful home in Kemptville.  Carol's loving family shared in the preparations to make this an occasion to remember.
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Special Connection

My connection with the Morrison family holds many happy memories for me.  It goes back to when mom was Ruth Butler and travelled on the same high school bus.  Then the opportunity to photograph two of their children's weddings, Sandra and Terry.  Later I connected with Ruth again as she was a wonderful caregiver for my parents and made each visit to their home bringing good natured laughter and the ability to tell a good joke, which my father would share with everyone who came to visit.

This occasion was the celebration of the Morrison's 50th anniversary.  How the family has grown, but the constant is the laughter and well being that has been present right from the beginning.

Special thanks to Earl at Stanley's Maple Farm for allowing the use of their beautiful property for the session.

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Mathew Family

Photographing the Mathew family was an excellent opportunity to see all the changes at Stanley's Maple Farm.  This has to be one of the best locations for photo opportunities and the Mathew family with their relaxed attitude and close family connections was a pleasure to work with.

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