Noland & Shannon {Engaged & Expecting!}

Meet Shannon & Noland. They are a fun, happy and "in love" couple who are planning a summer wedding in Grandview this year. Not only are they planning a wedding, but they are excitedly preparing for a new baby! When they originally asked me to photograph their wedding this July, they were not expecting news of a baby, but shortly after we met to do Shannon's family pictures with her parents and her brother, I got the news that they were happily expecting their first child. So, when we planned their engagement session, we joked that it would be an e-session and a maternity session all rolled into one. What I love about this session is that these images were captured at Shannon's grandparents yardsite. The white barn was actually built by her Grandpa. I love it when location means something. Here is a sneak peak of this very happy couples session. Thanks Noland & Shannon - so much to look forward to. Congrats!!

The Elliott Clan

Meet the Elliott's ~ they are a family near and dear to my heart. When Keri emailed me a few months back to see if I could do some family photographs for them in honour of her Mom's milestone birthday I was willing to do whatever it took to get home to do this. This family are close family friends of our's, and when we're together it feels like family. I've known all these people my entire life....travelled to the Black Hills, Disney World and pretty much spent every Kinsmen function, Grey Cup, etc. with them for the first 18 years of my life! We took all these pictures at the Elliott Farm, and each location has a personal signfigance to all of them. Jana is from BC, Jacquie is from Killlarney and Keri is from Dauphin so it's not often they're all in one place for very long....but Easter weekend worked and I made it work for me. Here are a few sneak peaks from this fun, memorable session. Thanks Elliott Clan - so fun to all be together again!

Tamara!

One of the best things about my job is that I get to meet some pretty great people. Tamara is one of those great people. We met a few weeks ago on a Tuesday afternoon at my favourite location and hit it off immediately. I could tell she was a bit uncomfortable about getting her portrait taken, but within minutes we were laughing and talking and she settled right in - the result is some gorgeous pictures of her. I love these "just for me" sessions - everyone should book one! And by the way, check out the ROCK on Tamara's left hand - she had just gotten engaged over the weekend and she showed up sporting the most beautiful diamond I have ever seen. Congratulations again Tamara - so happy for you. Here is just a sneak peak of the many images we captured.

PS - I am sooooooo excited to photograph her wedding!

Aylah!

I had the pleasure of photographing little Miss. Aylah again. I met her and her Mom & Dad a few months ago when I photographed her for her three month pictures. I was anxious to see how much she had changed! She still looked pretty much the same....cute as a button, and just a little bit bigger! As usual, her Mom looked beautiful so I took a few pictures of her too! Couldn't resist it.....here is a sneak peak of the many cute images we captured! Thanks Kristi & Aylah! So great to see you again.