The first month of the year has slipped away, and it’s time to turn the Calendar page again. Myself, like many I’m sure, looked forward to the start of 2021 with a cautiously optimistic attitude. One month into the new year and it is hard to hold on to that optimism. I was so hoping… Read more »
Posts Tagged: natural kids portraits
The River {Unscripted Documentary Child Photography}
Well, it’s not actually a river. But the other day, as I walked down our driveway, the warm springlike weather had created a small river on our lane. The rivulets of water carved small channels as the water followed the destination chose for it by gravity, down the hill. The cheerful sound was musical and… Read more »
Pirate Adventures-The Magic of Childhood
I think every young boys’ imagination has been captured by pirates at some point or another, and my boys are no different. Imagine sailing the seas, following adventure whichever way the wind blows, while searching for treasure. Eyepatches, sword-fights, hooks for hands, and of course, treasure maps, it all makes for the best stories ever…. Read more »
The Magic of Childhood-Superhero Edition
Whether it’s shooting webs and swinging from building to building, or flying high up in the clouds as the Man of Steel, it’s no wonder Superheroes capture the imagination of both the young, and young at heart. My son, like many other children, is fascinated by Superheroes. He loves them all. Iron Man, The Hulk,… Read more »
The Good Ol’ Hockey Game {Black Diamond Hockey Photos Sneak Peek}
Last week, over a few evenings, I had the privilege of photographing the Oilfields Sports Association Pond Hockey Teams, at the outdoor rink in Black Diamond. Thankfully all three evenings were fairly warm, so my fingers did not freeze, as I captured Team and Individual Portraits of the Atoms, PeeWee, and Tikes teams. All the kids… Read more »
Birthday Letter to my Eldest Son
Today we celebrate seven years of having you in our life. Seven years of watching you grow into an amazing little boy. Happy Birthday Brodie! I’m sharing these lifestyle portraits of you through the years, so everyone can see the wonderful boy you are! Just like every other family, we have our stories of struggle,… Read more »
Action Photography Captures from Sunday Funday
I’m a bit behind on my blogging, as it’s been a busy past few weeks. Several evenings of Hockey Portraits for the Pond Hockey League in Black Diamond, volunteer responsibilities, helping with the kids at school, and a suddenly, albeit briefly, sick boy have kept me hopping. So on Sunday, the gorgeous temperatures meant it… Read more »
Let It Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow…
Today was our annual, “Let’s try to get a decent winter portrait of you boys in time for Christmas”, kids portrait session, with my boys. It was a gorgeous wintery day, with perfect conditions, at my home studio near Millarville, so we went outside to make the most of it. Beautiful, fluffy, fat snowflakes, and warm… Read more »
A Gift of Gold
Here’s a little sneak peek from yesterday’s Family Portrait session taken around my home studio, near Millarville, AB. Melissa and Doug, and their three great kids joined me for an absolutely beautiful evening of fall photography in the foothills. All of us thoroughly enjoyed the warm fall sun, the brilliant colors, and the mesmerizing mountain… Read more »
First Times, Last Times, and Capturing all of the Memories
After reading the poem that circulated recently, “The Last Time”, I found myself feeling very wistful, yet bitter sweet. My oldest son is six and in grade one this year, and my youngest just started pre-school for the first time this fall. Anyone whose children have reached school age, knows that once a child attends… Read more »