{Sneak Peak: Baby Lily}

{Sneak Peak: Dustin & Kit}

 

{Hard Decision}

I have already told many of you this, but I have made the decision to quit photography as a business. I'm not saying I'm quitting photography, because I still plan to take lots of pictures, and will still take pictures of my family. I still want to take more photography courses, and I don't think I'll ever stop looking at photography blogs and pins and dreaming about photography. I am simply too busy. And I think that today, the photography business is sort of like 'go big or go home.' Either I buy more props, spend time advertising and promoting my photography, put more time and effort in, take more photography courses, develop my own packaging, and buy more camera equipment, or I quit. I guess I'm taking the easy way out, but I'm happy with my decision.

 

I do really want to thank all of the people who have allowed me to do pictures for them in the past! I also should mention that I will honour my commitment to those who have pictures booked with me for next year. I officially will be done doing pictures at the end of December.

 

Another reason that I want to quit photography and be less busy, is because I have been thinking about starting another blog, this one focusing on issues that Christians face today. I know I'm not a very talented blogger, but I want to challenge myself to learn more and defend my faith and things that I believe. I want to be able to share devotionals and insights that might be helpful for other Christians. This is still all just mostly a dream, but I hope to have more time to invest in this in the future.

 

To all my supporters and friends, thank you!

{Marco & Elizabeth}

Congratulations to Marco & Elizabeth! I had a blast second shooting for their wedding! Karen Van Herk was the main photographer, and the whole day went so smooth. I love second shooting, because I don't feel nervous or pressured...and I love being able to see the 2 entirely different photos that 2 photographers can get from the same pose. Anyways, I'm happy with the way both of our pictures turned out! And I'm very happy I could be a part of Marco & Elizabeth's special day!

 Elizabeth, you looked absolutely beautiful!

Congratulations Marco & Elizabeth! Wishing you God's blessings on your married life and whatever the future may hold!

{Justin & Amber: Engaged!}

Justin and Amber are engaged! Its always extra special and exciting to take pictures for friends, especially for an engagement! I loved the location, their outfits, and of course, their personalities and love for each other!

Justin & Amber, I am super happy for you guys, and wish you all the best in the rest of your life together!

 Isn't her her dress just lovely?! I'm a wee bit jealous! ;)

{Bryson and His New Baby Brother}

Bryson is growing up so fast! It seems like just yesterday that I was taking his newborn pictures, and he was so little and quiet. He had dark hair and long arms and legs, and now he's so blonde and chubby! :) I love the way his face expressions change...from serious....

...to kind of shy...

...to a real heart breaker smile ;)

 And now Bryson is a big brother to Declan! Declan is also very little and cute, and looks a lot like his big brother (at least, that's what I think!).

 This was the first time I ever got a really good baby smile on camera! :)

Adrian & Cheryl, thanks so much for getting me to take pictures for you guys again! It's always a pleasure!

Ignore the nasty face colouring and pock marks on Declan's face on some of the pictures...for some reason they turned ugly when I uploaded them onto my blog...They turned out fine printed out, though! (Nope, I'm not computer savvy at ALL!)