That's How She Does It: Anita Hadjur Photography

Saturday was a fantastic day - celebrated my youngest boy's 1st birthday with a lovely birthday brunch with the family and had an awesome time assisting photographer Anita Hadjur on an engagement shoot.

Anita is cousin to a friend of mine, and I LOVE her work.  I went out on a mission: and that was to absorb and learn as much as I could from this amazingly talented woman.  This was my first time assisting, and it was truly an extraordinary experience watching another photographer in action.  Anita is absolutely brilliant and she gave me the opportunity to capture of few shots of my own.  There is one fantastic one that I love, love, love...and I have Anita to thank for the amazing angle - she encouraged me to take one of my own after she finished the shoot.  I have to say it is by far, one of my all-time favourites that I have ever taken!

Thank you Anita!

xoxo

My new favourite shot! Thank you Anita for suggesting I try this angle out!

Day at the Farm with my Boys!

My boys love Springridge Farm, and though we enjoy picking our own berries in the summer - fall is our favourite season to make a visit.  You can never go wrong with their fabulous harvest festival - puppet show, boo barn, pumpkins and butter tarts (yummy treats available year-long) are what keep us going back every year.

These photos are from last week...

xoxo

A Gem in the City: Mark, Tina & Jonah

I have always loved this time of year.  The autumn breeze and the gorgeous colours - firey red, blazing yellow, sweet citrus orange...  Yesterday I had a photo shoot with Mark, Tina and Jonah, a family whose personalities are just as colourful as the leaves on the trees!  We had an amazing walk through their neighbourhood - Olde Meadowvale Village, which is designated as a heritage conservation district by the City of Mississauga.  I had forgotten how beautiful this area was - a true sparkling gem in the city.

After 13 years of marriage, Mark and Tina are shining gems themselves - stealing kisses, holding hands, and enjoying each others company.  Their son Jonah is a reflection of them - a sweet boy full of character and life.  We had some laughs and silliness: Tina lost her ring while throwing leaves - and thank goodness we found it; and I lost my blackberry while capturing them in action - and that was found as well!  What luck!

It was a pleasure to capture this family on an easy-breezy Saturday afternoon!

So Thankful: Love & a Baby

Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian friends!  This past Saturday, I had the chance to photograph Mandie, Mike and their little guy Baby E.  It was a gorgeous day for a photo shoot, and though Baby E was a tired fellow - we still had a blast during our session.  Mandie and Mike will be celebrating 8-years of marriage soon, and are so thankful to have Baby E in their lives who was born premature.  Make no mistake, although a preemie, Baby E is strong and resilient - he came out a whopping 10 pounds!!  Clearly, this strength is something he has picked up from his parents.   And what's more, Mandie's dad came along and I witnessed the power of love between a proud grandfather and his grandson as he helped calm Baby E and lull him into a peaceful slumber.

I think we can all be thankful for the love that fills us and surrounds us - and, of course, thankful for Grandpas who know how to work their magic!