Time flies...

As part of my first I ♥ Toronto weekend, I got to visit this family. Julie was part of my mommy group back when I lived in Toronto and our oldest kids spent their first year or so visiting at the park, the coffee shop, listening to their moms talk mom stuff. It's amazing how fast they grow and how much people's lives can change in a few short years. They've recently added a new little gal to their family and I got to spend a gorgeous Sunday morning with the four of them.

I still have openings for my next I ♥ Toronto weekend in July so if you're in the Toronto area and interested in a shoot without the travel fee, let me know asap.

With this ring...

I've tossed around the idea of wedding photography for a while now but all in all, have pretty much avoided it, until this past weekend that is. It took an amazing partner (Diana Nazareth - check her out), a gorgeous bride (who also happens to be a great photographer as well, Jaime Coyle ) and a small, intimate wedding to get my feet wet. It was the perfect first wedding. Not only was Jaime willing and beautiful, she, along with her now husband Dave were so cool about the entire day. Not even the threatening thunderstorms could stress them out. We went on about our day amidst the rain and had to smile as it ended just in time to head to the Distillery District and have some fun shooting the couple alone. 

Here are just a few of my shots from the day.

So, after such a great first experience, I think Diana and I have decided we'd love to do this again. If you or someone you know is looking for a wedding photographer, let us know. We can chat and see if we'd be a good fit.

45 is a pretty impressive number...

and when I mentioned this to the couple celebrating that very number together, they said "and still in love"... it doesn't get much better than that.

Being an only child I'm always intrigued by large families. I never really longed to be a part of one - sure I dreamed of one day having a brother but it was only ever one, and an older one at that which is a pretty tough request. I'm more of a one-on-one kind of girl. Large groups intimidate me and tend bring out the shy school girl I once was. This family however made me wish I grew up in a house full of siblings - an extended family of 20, all together this past weekend to celebrate their parents' 45th anniversary. My camera was kept pretty busy and I'm still sorting through the shots but here are just a few from the day.

Happy Day to all the Moms out there...

I consider myself pretty lucky to carry the title of mom - it's one I hold proudly. 

Being a mom is one of, if not the toughest jobs around. It's also the most rewarding. Today my boys (with the help of my husband - a pretty good one at that) spoiled me. A special breakfast, presents and lots of love. The best present is pictured below.

100% Quincy and Theo's idea. They wanted to give me something that I could play with. They decided I needed a Barbie and with that Barbie, I could play transformers with them. They even convinced themselves that that Barbie could transform (the skirt comes off and becomes a cape so she can fly with the best of them). Needless to say, Barbie is a little dishevelled looking now, after a few hours of battling transformers but she's mine. My reminder that all my boys really want from me is time. Time sitting and playing... 'us' time.


Happy mother's day to all other moms out there. And to my mom, my step-mom and my mother-in-law, thank you for your time.

Another winner...

This is November's winner of the Parent Guide Cover Contest. Another cover worthy kid - this little guy was great in front of the camera as was Miss January I photographed a couple of weeks ago. Not sure why I'm so lucky but I get the cutest kids to photograph!

And what does he want to be when he grows up? A superhero of course.