Back at the end of March, I had the privilege of embarking on a grand adventure to Jamaica, to photograph Lisa and Darrell's wedding. It was the first time I had travelled anywhere like that before, and it did not disappoint!  Lisa's aunt Heather (who is a good friend of ours) recommended me to Lisa (thanks Heather!) many months ago, and I can't tell you how excited I was to photograph their wedding in paradise! As it turns out, Lisa and I are actually related, and didn't even know it until after I was booked as her photographer (how funny is that?).  Thanks again Lisa and Darrell for the opportunity to photograph your beautiful Jamaican wedding! So without further delay, here are some sneak peeks of the wedding (which took place at the beautiful Gran Bahia Principe Resort in Runaway Bay, Jamaica):










And another cool addition to the day? This Jamaican band, playing music at the ceremony. Loved it!




Here's Darrell.... looking calm... and maybe just a tad sunburned!! :)






The crowd anxiously awaiting Lisa's arrival...




Darrell as he catches a first glimpse of his bride on her way down the aisle:
















This photo is one of my faves from the whole day - it just feels so candid and so real - very in the moment....

Just before I went away to Jamaica, I had a fantastic session with a gorgeous little redhead named Anna. Her mom and I grew up in Barnaby together, so I was thrilled to photograph Anna while she and her Mom were home for a visit.

I recently was able to get a lot of new handmade crochet items from my Aunt E, she's fantastic.... some of you local folks may already know about her fantastic hats and other items from the Chatham Farmer's Market. Anyhow, we've been going over some ideas for new things for photo props, and I am just so happy with what she made me. Wait until you see the owl hat - gorgeous! Anna was more than happy to model a few things:








I just loved the expressions Anna was giving me. Like in this next one - what a smirk - she looks like she's just laying back, totally relaxing - thinking how great this is!


Next we brought out my white tutu, some pearls and some baby legs.... the fun continues!!







Anna's mom had a very vibrant red feather boa, and we just couldn't leave that unused... Anna LOVED it :)


This next photo is one of my favourites from our session - I just love the innocent and dreamy look in her eyes...



Kari I had such a fantastic time with you and Anna, I hope to see you the next time you're home!! Enjoy your photos!!

About a month ago, I had the pleasure of meeting these two little cousins from Napan. They are such cuties! I had loads of fun photographing all their little expressions :)

First up, miss Taelyn....









Taelyn has SUCH beautiful eyes.... I just love how they are captured in these next few photos:







Next.... miss Kamryn :)




Kamryn was getting pretty sleepy towards the end of our session, and I thought we were done. But we managed to get these super-cute sleepy shots as well. She loves her Nan`s rings, so I made sure to incorporate those :)





These two little dolls were a joy to photograph..... thank you ladies for entrusting me with photographing them at this precious age. I hope you are pleased with the results :)

I LOVE outdoor photo shoots, for so many reasons. The lighting, the fresh air, the natural beauty of it all. Of course, winter time is not typically a time that most people pick for outdoor photo shoots - the cold and snow we have in this part of the country can be really hard to deal with by times, that's for sure. But I think the following photos may just change your mind....

This family (who are originally from Miramichi but now live as far away as Alberta) came together one wintery afternoon, to have some fun in the snow. They were unsure of when they could all get together again, so they decided to go for it, despite the weather. Of course, a clear day turned into a somewhat snowy day, but these siblings took it all in stride :)



Even the dog got in on the action.... and did she ever love the snow too :)






This last one is my personal favourite from our session. I just love the whole natural, play-in-the-snow, silly feel to it. It was definitely not posed, and that's what I love :)


So the next time you're thinking about booking a photo session, and you're ruling out outdoor winter photos, just remember how much fun you can have!!! Winter not for you? Give me a call or drop me a line to book your spring/summer photos today!

Well I realize it has been almost 3 weeks since my last blog post, but there is a very good reason... I just got back from Jamaica yesterday! It was a fantastic week, with beautiful weather, and wonderful company.

I enjoyed the opportunity of a lifetime - to photograph a destination wedding in Runaway Bay, Jamaica, at the Gran Bahia Principe resort. Once again, I want to thank Lisa and Darrell for trusting me with the important job of capturing their wedding day memories. While I can't share any of those photos for probably several more weeks, I was able to sift through my literally hundreds and hundreds of photos and find some snapshots which showcase some of the beautiful scenery I was able to enjoy.

These first four photos were taken on the resort property. This resort was huge, and had so much to offer. I will definitely never forget this place!





This final shot is of Dunn's River Falls, a very popular attraction in Jamaica. Most of our crew braved the climb to the top, but I chose to take the scenic (and much drier!) climb to capture some photos. This is only one small section, but it gives you an idea of how amazing the falls and lush surroundings really are.



Well that's all for now.... I have lots to blog about in the coming weeks (two sessions with some beautiful baby girls)... then there will be lots more photos from this gorgeous destination! Can't wait to share with you!