Can you define hilarious? Sam and Trevor you were so much fun, especially with frozen fingers and runny noses. Yes, it was cold, but I almost didn’t notice. I was entirely enthralled with your cuteness. Sam, you are absolutely beautiful, and I’m a big fan of your outrageous poses. Trevor, you pretend you don’t know how to be photographed, but you did just fine just looking at Sam in that way you do. And I don’t believe your claims that you don’t kiss this often; you kissed quite frequently when I wasn’t looking!

I can’t wait for the wedding!

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Photographed in Collingwood

Jenna and Jérémie, I had a great time with you today! You two seemed so shy, but I can tell we’ll have a lot of fun at your wedding. Jenna, you’re so sweet, and Jérémie, you’re a pro with posing. For the most part you were well behaved, but I saw your goofy sides be it in your dorky faces or throwing snowballs. And I love that all one has to say to make you giggle is, “be serious.” I can tell you two just love being around one another, and I think that really shows in your photos.

Congratulations on your engagement! I can’t wait for the wedding!

I hope you enjoy your preview.

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Photographed in Collingwood

Happy New Year, everyone! I’m looking forward to a very successful 2012 year, and I hope you’re looking forward to a year full of memories.

To help you remember a great year I’ve started a new contest! On February 1st two random Facebook fans will win a free Family Session with Keepsake DVD valued at $440. The fans who invited the winners will also receive a 30% discount on a Family Session or Just One Session.

Like my Facebook page to be eligible to win, and invite your friends to increase your chances!

Check out these two contest winners. Dina and Pam won my 2010 contest, and chose to have their little ones photographed.

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The Lokta Book is definitely one of my most favourites. Hand crafted, the book is made of Lokta paper which is very strong and handmade from the characteristically resilient Lokta bush. The book comes in five styles: Alabaster (cream-white), Mystery (black), Rustic (chocolate brown), Holi (rich red), and Lush (rich green, featured below). The Lokta Book is an entirely unique piece of art and particularly fitting to house your most cherished memories!

The Lokta Book can be added to any portrait or wedding package, and start at just $650.

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Happy holidays, everyone!

Yes, it’s that time of year again. Those few weeks of relaxation (and frantic, last-minute gift shopping; eating too much food; and children hopped-up on sugar).

I’ve officially finished my shopping and gift wrapping! I only ever have a few gifts each holiday season which require wrapping. Usually I pick up some fancy-looking wrapping paper or raid my mother’s extensive gift bag collection. But this year I decided to do something a little out of the ordinary, a little more green, and a little more economically-friendly. I wrapped my gifts in either reused newsprint (cultivated from the kindling basket next to the fireplace) or in a 100% recycled fibre bag, and instead of a plastic ribbon I garnished them with natural hemp rope. My gift tags this year: milkweed, which I had to trek a whole 15 feet down my driveway to harvest.

My brother was the original inspiration. I seem to stick to a particular theme with his gifts and wrapping them in the comics section from the newspaper seems fitting. It is completely by chance (I swear) that the entire package, very entertainingly, now says “I got you socks and underwear.”

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