We are so sad to see Vanessa graduate our baby program. We have had so much fun with her and her family! Let’s just say that mom rescheduled this appointment because hats weren’t in yet, haha. We love the enthusiasm and prep that takes place before Vanessa’s shoots. And then Vanessa laughs the sessions away or gives us a variety of sweet faces and melts our hearts. Every time.

Purple is their favorite colour, so naturally, the birthday balloons are purple. We hit two birds with one stone by doing Birthday and Christmas photos together, all of which had appropriate head pieces. Our absolute favorite moment was what we like to call Vanessa’s “cake coma”.

First year birthday shoots often include photos of the baby eating his/her birthday cake. They all react slightly differently. This reaction, however, caused all three adult ladies (mom, myself, Danuta) in the studio to almost pee our pants from laughing. Vanessa ate a bunch of the cake, and then lay down for what is similar to a thanksgiving dinner coma, except just from her own cake. So cute!

Joanna

As Isaac was walking towards our door, I said “Hi Isaac! How are you?”, to which he responded “I’m very well, thanks”.

He is two and half years old.

This kid is incredible. He has knowledge way beyond his years and it’s great watching him interact with his mom. They are best buds. They talk. They read. They play outside. It’s amazing to watch this relationship. As if they have this lovely mutual respect for each other.

We are so happy Kirsti is capturing these moments while they last. While he still plays with his own hair when they read. While he still hugs mom endlessly. While mom can still hold his feet. While he says things like “guess what mama? I love you”.

Joanna

It is always interesting working with boys, as you never really know what you’re going to get. Matthew and Michael have very different personalities and we tried to capture them while having a lot of fun during the session. One boy is a little more reserved and shy, the other more rambunctious and extroverted. We took just a few images outside before coming to the studio. As you can tell, the family dynamic and spirit really shines through in the family photos. This is them, through and through…

Joanna

I was looking through our last year’s sessions and noticed one I loved but never shared. This little girl was a dream to photograph. So beautiful and with such a big smile!! It is with my greatest pleasure to show you some of her images from the late summer photography session.

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Melissa has been a long time client of ours, but her husband hasn’t had his photo taken professionally since graduation. People tend to put off family photos. Years roll by, people change, and moments pass.

Our own family hadn’t had our family photo taken since the late 80s. My chubby cheeks made my eyes squint, my dad had a raging mustache, and my sis and I were wearing matching dresses. It was only in 2010 that we all agreed to take some photos for Mother’s Day. Now the memory of that day lives proudly in two areas of my parent’s house and Danuta couldn’t be happier.

Melissa’s memories will soon be up on her walls too. She will finally have beautiful photos of her family. And when their grandchildren look at old photos, they’ll see that Chris did in fact, exist

Joanna

We respect our boudoir client’s wishes when they do not want to be shown on our blog. We understand that this kind of photography is private and sensitive in nature. So when we can show a little bit of a session, we are very grateful.

Miss J had her boudoir photos taken as a wedding present for her husband. He had no idea. One of our favorite parts about these sessions is hearing how sneaky women have to be to get away with taking bags or luggage full of clothes and shoes out of the house, and then coming home with their hair and makeup done differently than usual. The stories and excuses are hilarious. Day time appointments allow for women to go back home, unpack, and go back to their usual selves before a partner can suspect anything.

We would like to thank Miss J for allowing us to post, for being so sweet and kind, for getting such an amazing album, and for laughing with us all day long.

Joanna