Feeling renewed - refreshed. I have learned (almost the hard way) that if you want anything - you have to go for it. Take risks, be aggressive (did the chant pop up in your head? be aggressive, be be aggressive! lol) I have felt like i have been in a hole. Struggling against emotions and just barely making it through each day. Don't get me wrong - the emotions are still there! But i choose this. I chose to be a photographer. Quite possibly one of the hardest careers in today's day and age where everyone had a camera! Each day is a battle - each day i try and define what it is exactly that i do! Pregnancy, babies, families... i think i'm still in the defining stage. Really - i want to do it all!! But the most satisfying i think is smily energetic toddlers. Letting them do what they do best - play. Let the climb a tree or roll in the grass! Kids have such a joy about them. When they're happy - they show it. When they're upset they cry! They don't hide what they're feeling, or go behind your back and spite you. They just are. I love that. No wonder Jesus says to come to Him like a child.... just as you are.





Here are a couple of the adorable kids that i've had the pleasure of photographing!! Amazing kids... amazing families!! Thanks so much you guys!

I love my job!

What a fantastic Day i had yesterday!!

ok- well, i started it with only 4 hours of sleep - for some reason i could not sleep !!! I had to be up early to drop off my car at Kristy Kleen Automotive Detailing to get it cleaned! So i went to my studio to work... but i got distracted and ended up walking to mall... where, yes, i bought a couple of shirts, then i found a pair of earrings that matched my new shirt! Of course i had to buy them!! I have been searching for the perfect pair of boots.. but i haven't found them yet, so i'm trying to convince myself that i actually saved some money :)

If you read my last post, then you know that i'm now part of Saskatoon Babywearers and I was at my very first baby wearing meeting yesterday!! Angie from Hippy Baby Carriers and More (the wonderful lady who started this all) and I had about 6 moms there with their little ones to learn all about proper and safe positioning and the different types of carriers that are ideal in different situations. It was awesome! Just like car seats.. there is so much to know about carriers and proper positioning!

I then got to photograph this fantastic little boy. He had tons of energy and my camera had to be attached to my eye to be able to capture those half seconds when he was still and looking at me... but i had so much fun! He piled leaves on my head... we ran around and played! We did this for about an hour... getting photos of mom and dad and the little 4 year old. When it was all done and we were saying good-bye - he ran up to me for a great big hug and a kiss on the cheek!! Seriously! Who doesn't love kids? In only an hour i had a best friend!! It was truly amazing! I can't wait to show you photos!!



Each session i find is very different. I love being able to capture each child's personality! I think that i really have the best job in the world... i get to hang out with kids and be on their level. A world to us that seems to simple.






Here are a couple of more photos for you... of a beautiful little girl that i photographed a couple of weeks ago. Wonderful family! I met Melanie at Mommy Connections a while back and now had the awesome opportunity to photograph her family!!

....A little more about me....

There are so many things that i have to say. I"m just going to warn you now --- this is a little update from the last month... it might be kinda long and emotional! ... if you know me, i love to write, and i love to share. I will be open and honest.

Most times i don't have time to say it all - much less write a lot down! I did decide, however, that i would be honest and open with all of you. I know every photographer has a different style. I am hoping that mine would be plain. Nothing fancy, nothing spectacular... just me. With a talent and passion to capture you. Just you. I recently did a Dealfind.com coupon, and i love it!! I sold 77 vouchers, and i have booked maybe 20 of them. Through this, i have met so many people... most are wanting family photos... but i get to take photos of a Zumba instructor, i have boudoir coming up and i meet so many little cutie little babies!! I know i could have spend time and money on advertising (and i will) but this was way better! I meet clients - and they get a chance to see me and see how i do business without a huge risk. Thank you to all my wonderful customers!! You are making my dreams possible, and my pages beautiful!

On Sept. 10 and 11 i went all the way to Edmonton to attend a Babywearing Workshop! I have completed level one, and am heading up again in a couple of weeks to complete Level two with Angie Kells... owner of Hippy Baby Carriers and More! We have decided to pool our brains together and come up with some very very amazing stuff ! (yes, keep your eyes peeled for more info on that!!) In the mean time, i am now co-leader of Saskatoon Babywearers. I am helping with meetings and helping Saskatoon become more aware of the awesome art of Babywearing!!





I got pregnant in July. After three miscarriages, i was terrified. Excited but was afraid to move simply because i didn't want to lose this baby. As many of you know, the first trimester for me was not fun. I gave up coffee - so i had a week of withdrawal (yes, almost the hardest thing i've ever done... :) I was fuzzy headed and very nauseous.. but it was good. I hated and loved it! I had trouble keeping up with all my clients, work... but all in all i loved it!! When i got to 11 weeks - things seemed to look up. I wasn't feeling as bad as i had been and work slowed down a little bit. I made a decision to quit my job at Cravings Maternity and Baby Boutique . I loved meeting the people that came in, and being able to help pregnant women out and hold babies occasionally so this was a tough choice.
I was almost at 12 weeks in my pregnancy.. life was good and everything seemed to be falling into place. My photography was going great, new opportunities were presenting themselves, and i was feeling awesome!! But then i started bleeding. It only took 2 days, and my little angel - baby Jewel was delivered at my house - 6 am on Sept. 27. She (or he) was (about) 8 weeks gestation. Miscarried again.
It has only been a week - it's been very tough. Very emotional, and tons of questions. I'm not sure why it keeps happening... but when bad, or tough things happen to us, we often don't know why. We keep going. We carry on. I know that God has a plan. I know i am not the only one that is going through this, and in efforts of seeking some support, i've decided to start a support group for pregnancy loss. Not very people talk about it.. i need to. It is in the very beginning stages... but if you are reading this, and you or anyone else you know has questions, please let me know!

Photography is a passion. Meeting people, caring for babies and seeing families of all shapes and sizes is a passion. Singing, writing and helping others is a passion. Why not follow those? I don't do things for the money... i do them because i love doing them! (Money is definitely a bonus though!! lol) Life is way to short to hate each day. I have so many things i want to do i have trouble keeping up! As hard as it is sometimes, i am following in the steps that God wants me to follow. He is my strength and my salvation. I can and will do anything through Him.

So here is my promise. I will always be honest and open. I will make mistakes, and screw up from time to time ;) but i will do everything i can to make it up to you. I will keep being passionate, and work really hard at building my business (s) . I will continue to "Capture Personalities" and keep you up to date on the latest news.

I am offering some new services and have some great things coming up... but your eyes are probably tired from all the reading i've put you through... ;)

THANK YOU to all my wonderful friends, followers and clients. You are all very special! I can't wait to get to know you more and capture your life so you may cherish it forever!