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I was so excited to jump back into the images of the the Stephaniuk household.
My morning with  little Rudy and his big sister Lucie was so incredibly sweet. 
Lucie has been waiting 11 years to become a big sister,
I couldn’t get over how attentive she was to him,
never leaving the room without kissing the top of his sweet head <3
I was reminded again of how lovely and warm their home was.
Something I love the most  was the walls, filled with photographs of some of their most precious moments together as a family of three
and now they have these, first moments of them as a family of four.

Here are just a few of my favourite images of my time with them.

It was about half way through this session that I smiled quietly to myself
 I watched Rob and Megan take in their newest baby upstairs and downstairs and we listened to the older siblings happily play with their littlest sister.
They had just finished a big Saturday morning pancake breakfast when I came in, the house was bustling with activity.
How wonderful. 
Little Oscar has been born into a big family, surrounded by all his brothers and sisters. 
They are Blended, Beautiful and full of life, Big & Small.
I was happy to be with them, happy to document them and each image has me smiling from ear to ear.
I know they will have you smiling too.

Welcome to this world Oscar!

You are one lucky little man!

I arrived at the Hachey Family home to meet Nyah and her big sister Harper.
The session was wonderful.
It had all the elements that an amazing and cozy ‘at home’ newborn session should.
A sweet baby, lots of cuddles, newborn squeaks, breaks for snacks
(both for baby and big sister) and a whole lot of love.
Ashley had one special request for me.
You see the girls have a brother, Johnny, who left this world much, much to soon.
She explained to me that Harper, the first child, is the ‘Sunshine’ baby.
Johnny is their ‘Angel’ baby
and little Nyah…is the ‘Rainbow’ Baby.

The flowers surrounding the girls represent each sweet babe,
with their brother gently nestled in between them.
I am honoured to be able to share this moment of remembrance with them

The Family believes that Nyah was ‘hand picked’ by Johnny for them.
I think so too.
What an incredible gift.

We ended our sweet session with a few cute portraits of Harper
and a snuggly moment with Ashley and her girls in a very special chair.

This chair belong to her grandfather, a heirloom that he sat on in his office her whole life. 
How wonderful for all these angels in their lives to be able to look down on this amazing family
and see all the ways they continue to remember them in their daily life.

Welcome to this world Nyah ❤

Early one Saturday Morning in January, I slowly crept into the Mickleboroughs home before the sun came up.
That weekend, they were celebrating Wee Winter and his first trip around then Sun.
This sweet family film is to celebrate them, and their first year as a family of three,
but also as a reminder and a keepsake of this moment in their life.
Saturday mornings are just as treasured in our home as they are in many others.
I’m certain that most of you will find yourself remembering those days when you were trying to keep a squirming toddler
in bed for just a few more minutes so you could close your eyes one more time.
Perhaps you can remember them playing in the pots and pans drawer while you were making breakfast and trying to get into the fridge whenever the door opened.
I know for sure that a main source of nutrition for our dogs came from the chubby hands feeding them cherrios.

I found myself wishing I had this kind of keepsake for my own family.

But being with Ian, Brittany and Winter for their wonderfully ordinary but extraordinary morning,

and now watching this, brings a big smile to my face
and I can see so clearly those fleeting moments from our own Saturday mornings.
 
I have had an incredible time with the Mickleboroughs since I first met them, and photographed them a little over a year ago.
From celebrating their pregnancy, photographing Winters first breaths in this world,
I came into their home as they were navigating parenthood in those first precious week
and then flying half way around the world with them when they eloped on a beach in the Caribbean Sun.
Now we are back in the comfort of their beautiful home 
I cannot wait for our next adventure and I am so grateful that they have let me come along for the ride 
 
Sit back and enjoy some images from the sweetest morning with the sweetest boy. A One Year Old, Winter Wolfe.
And if you haven’t had a chance to watch their family film, 
It is ready and waiting for you at the end of this post!
 
PS // The second song in this film is written and preformed by Ian! Titled “Round the Sun” ❤️ #heartmelting
 

The Pywells are the kind of clients that every photographer dreams of. 
They loved me and supported me since the very beginning
and I grew as an artist alongside the growth of all three of their children. 
I was there in the delivery room when Carter was born, 
I was photographing them in the sunset days after Amber found out she had cancer, 
and on a beach in Yellowpoint a year later when I photographed her alone,
as her children headed back to the car,
to take a moment to celebrate herself after she endured a year of treatments and uncertainties.

Here we are now, and she is Cancer Free.

It was time for me to see and celebrate them again.

Here are some of my favourites of the Pywell Family <3

Are  you ready for the sweetest baby with the most adorable cheeks you are ever seen in your life!?!? 
Oh Evelyn! I could squeeze you for days….. 
I was invited into the Little household one more time before the end of the year, to document not just three of them…
But now Four. 
Last time I was in these rooms, they were preparing for her arrival
and I followed a very pregnant Jess all the way to the hospital.
Evelyn was born breach, and by C Section and weighed 10 pounds and 15 ounces of sweet baby goodness!
This time, they were settling in just perfectly with their new little cherub
and I snuck in to capture them loved up with her in these precious moments.

I almost posted every frame I took because I loved them ALL…

But narrowed it down to just a ‘few’ favourites….

Here is Evelyn & Jocelyn to brighten your Day!

Mitch, Jess and the sweet girls met me at Sunrise on one of the coldest days of the year. 
Armed with blankets, sweaters, snacks and hot tea
I photographed them snuggled up and giggling as the sun rose
and the bright and vibrant colours danced along their faces.

These guys are some of my most valued and wonderful clients
and it has been 5  years that they have they have asked me to document their memories. 
That is the biggest compliment I can ever receive 
and I am so grateful for them.

We may have almost froze out there that morning!
But as you can see we still had a lot of fun,
we soaked in all the snuggles
and we celebrated them just as they are, right now, in that moment.

Here are a few of my favourites!

I met Heather, Kory and their two boys early one crisp saturday morning at the local pool.
Ben was eager to show me how confident he was and me and my camera followed them jumping in and out of the water.
After we got out the boys were treated to hot chocolate before we headed back home for a gentle morning.
Since I was there last year and incredible tree fort was built where we spent some time playing as the sun shone through the trees.
After the muddy clothes were stripped off at the front door, the boys made pizza in thier undies for lunch.
That pretty much rounds out what I feel is the perfect Saturday Morning <3
I love the time I get to spend with the Eastman Family year after year.
The first time I ever photographed them, Owen was just a wee babe.
Now he is a busy little man with lots to say <3
 
Cant wait to see what we get up to next year….But for now…some photographs and a sweet little film to celebrate the season they are in right now <3

Take some time to watch their Family Film Here!

When we chatted about location for the Kaiser Family Session…
Jane though maaaayyybbbee it might be cool
at this little spot up the mountain behind their home.
Maybe. 
Coming through the clearing, it took my breath away
and I couldn’t wait to get the whole family out on the cliffs
and photograph them against such a stunning backdrop.

Now…this family doesn’t ‘need’ a stunning backdrop, no family really does.
These guys hold their own for sure. 
Giggles, snuggles and connection in any family is amazing captured anywhere…

But it sure was beautiful and I wasn’t complaining.

Ive been blessed with so many stunning sessions in 2018,
and this one was definitely one of my very favourites.

The Kaiser Family.

I think the best thing for me about this session was being with Brenda and watching her be a Mother. 
As the principal of our school, I have seen her fierce dedication to the our children, 
but it is really something else to see it with her own. 
Also, as mothers, her and I have shared stories and similarities between our children, 
so it was wonderful to get to experience all those beautiful things she says about them first hand. 
And so our session down at the river…while the autumn leaves were putting on a show for us…
was fantastic.

Hard to choose favourites….
But ive narrowed down a couple…;)

Ryan, Christine and Sienna are my newest neighbours. 
Lucky right!?! I know! 
For me, photographing people is the easiest way for me to get to know them 
and so this was perfect! 
We met at Eves Park, not far from either of our doors….

Sienna was content most of the time in moms arms, 
(I don’t mind…snuggle photos are always my fave..) 
but we coaxed her out a bit for some sweet giggles in the sunlight.

Im looking forward to getting to know them a bit better
and feel very grateful that I got to capture them as they settle into ‘island life’

Here are a few faves!

Gah! You guys! 
I Looooooovvvved this session. 
Loved it. 
This beautiful family has put up with me every year for 6 years
and I am so grateful to them. 
This year we met at the base of the mountain and let the girls run wild. 
I love each image as its filled inch to inch with their personality
against the backdrop of the setting sun and the lush greenery of the mountain.

Honestly I could have shared their whole gallery with you, 
and I almost did…lol

But here I narrowed it down to a few faves, 
and by a few…I mean like ninety…haha