My fave pics of James (part 1.)

My little man is now three months old - I can hardly believe how time is flying.  I can't believe he's already 1/4 of the way to his first birthday (and I'm 1/4 done my mat leave!)

James gets more charming with each passing day.  In these last three short months, he's gone from being a quiet, sweet, sleepy little baby to being a laughing, smiling, playful little boy.  He has huge, bashful grins each time he sees me, my husband, or my mom; he loves his parents and his grammy!  He laughs when we play with him.  He loves watching our dog, the TV (especially the Kardashians, for some reason!) and the ceiling fan.  He splashes in the tub, he "talks" during diaper changes, and he (mostly) loves riding in the car, just looking around and listening to the music on the stereo.  He's almost double his birth weight (currently 14 lbs. 3 oz.) and has grown five inches in length.  Amazing!

Motherhood is, without a doubt, the most exciting, rewarding, and beautiful thing I've ever done with my life.

Here are a few of my favourite pictures of my little man - just a few!  Between my husband and I, we've taken well over 1000 pictures and videos in the last few months.  I'm going to need a bigger hard drive!

Miss Ashlynn

Welcome to the world, beautiful baby girl!

It feels wonderful to be back to work after a couple of months off; I needed the break but it's good to be back at it!  I'm looking forward to a low-key, easy year in 2011 where I'll be focusing on portrait sessions alone.  

18-day old Ashlynn was a perfect model for me this past weekend; this is the third time I've worked with her parents (engagement, wedding and new baby!) and it's always a pleasure.  Congratulations, Reva and Chris, on your beautiful new addition.  She's absolutely perfect! 

Serena

Meet Serena - my 9-month-old poster girl.  Serena will be the face of my "Summer Girls" mini-sessions: details will follow soon (and hopefully... so will summer weather.)

Felix

I can't say enough good about this little man. Not only is he the son of a couple I've gotten to know over the past few years, but he's the first baby to two people who will be wonderful parents. He is adorable, he is sweet, he is quiet and he is patient. He was an absolute angel throughout our whole session.

Welcome to the world, little Felix!

Kids.

I love photographing kids- babies, toddlers, and children. They're all great. Kids don't stress in front of the camera like a lot of adults- myself included- do.

This family responded to my casting call for a non-Caucasian baby a few weeks ago, and I couldn't have asked for better models. We were finally able to get a day booked, and when I saw the snow this morning, I was worried I wouldn't be able to get my car out and we'd have to reschedule. However, my little beast made it just fine... I didn't fare so well and took a spill in the middle of the road when leaving this session. But, bruised tailbone and injured dignity aside, everything went well and I think their shots turned out great.

Thanks for having me over today, "H" family... and thanks to the neighbour who helped me out of the street. :) I hope you enjoy your sneak peek. Your gallery will be online shortly.












Modelling is hard work.