Olivia is ONE MONTH! // Peterborough ON Newborn Photographer

 My sweet sweet girl is already a month! I can't believe it. The time has flown by, but Im capturing as much of it as I can. Here's some photos of Olivia with Daddy, they make me melt. xo

 Below is one of my favourites ... how can you go wrong with a tutu! And I love it because she is SO much more animated now and alert... no more sleepy baby photos :(

enjoy, I have!
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Graiden+Momma...One Month // Peterborough ON, Newborn Photographer

 I had the pleasure of having Graiden in the studio again today for some one month pictures! Boy oh boy, has this little man grown!

 I got to try out some new props AND my new studio setup, all of these were taken using natural light which I absolutely LOVE!!

 Along with Graiden I got to photograph his awesome Momma Nicole!

(love this one, Nicole you look fantastic!)

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Graiden // Peterborough ON Newborn Photographer

Let me just say what a cutiiiiie pie this little man was. He was sleeping when he entered the studio and despite our BEST efforts he stayed that way for only a short while. Graiden was so bright eyed and curious about everything going on, it was adorable.
Nicole, it was such a pleasure getting to know your little bundle! I hope you love these :)

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Kristin + Jamie Married // Peterborough ON Wedding Photographer

 A schedule was made and every minute was accounted for, but like most wedding's the timing wasn't perfect... The hair appointments took longer and the groomsmen were running a little late after golfing. The boutonniere's had the wrong flowers, and the limo got stuck at the drive in. But none of these 'little things' as Kristin called them mattered.

Because this was their wedding day. It was finally here, after the months of planning and preparation and excitement. Today was the day that Kristin and Jamie would promise a lifetime of love to one another and they didn't let anything stop them from laughing, loving and having an amazing time.

 

the below shot is Matt's

Kristin and Jamie, you are one of my favourite couples! Thank you both for being so easy going and awesome. We had an incredible time with you and your family and friends, you guys definitely know how to have a good time! You made us feel so welcome and I'm honored to have shared in your love. I wish you nothing but the best as you start your journey as Mr. and Mrs.

 Kristin... beyond gorgeous!

 amazing wedding party!

  Arthur Family, Thank you for being so welcoming and fun to hang with!

 I'll end with this because I think it shows how in love you both are :)

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Olivia Ruby Evelyn Smith

June 6th, 2011 my life changed forever.
As we drove to the hospital that morning to be induced I was nervous, but after being a week overdue I was ready. I was ready for the pain (or so I thought). I was ready to finally lay eyes on my gorgeous little girl. I was ready to be a mother.

My labour was just over 4 hours, it was short but painful (I took the drugs lol) but at 4:18 when this little bundle was put into my arms, I could have done it all again in a heartbeat. Words cannot describe the feeling. The instant love that took place was incredible.

As I sit here and write this post,  a week and two days later I can't believe how fast time has gone by. It feels like yesterday that Matt and I found out we were expecting, and at the same time as we're getting into the swing of life with baby Olivia I can't seem to remember what our house smelled like before this sweet baby smell that now fills it, or how we filled our time before ogling over this little piece of perfection.

I am beyond blessed.

Here's a few images we've captured over the last week in our daily photoshoots (I couldn't ask for a better model :)

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Jamie + Kristin Engaged // Peterborough Wedding Photographer

Jamie and Kristin are to be married June 18th (yes, THIS June 18th) So when they contacted me to be their wedding photographer I knew we had to hussle and get their engagement photos done like yesterday!

I met them first at their home on Rice Lake to discuss details and then on Sunday at one of my new favourite spots - Needlers Mill in Millbrook for their engagement photos. Let me just say that I adore both of them! Kristin and Jamie you are sooo down to earth and easy going, I had such a great morning photographing you! and you both are totally gorg!

eat your hearttts out kinda gorgeous!!!

When I asked how they met, both started giggling... They said friends set them up at party at Jamies place 4 years ago. After that initial meeting they went on a first 'real' date... Kristin giggles some more and asks Jamie if he remembers where they went, he says yes and then told me they went mini golfing. Cute, right?

Well, Kristin then describes how Jamie was getting frustrated and ended up throwing his little putter ... and hitting Kristin. Kristin saw past this moment and realized her forever was beginning with this passionate man.

 i cant get enough of youu twooo!

On June 18th, I have the honor of documenting their love on their wedding day. I have no doubt that this day will not only be filled with many laughs but also an enormous amount of love. Thank you so much for inviting me into your lives Kristin and Jamie, but for choosing me to be a part of this amazing day.

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write the book you want to read.

As I was perusing through twitter today, I found this article and found it soooo interesting and funny that I decided to retweet and share it with you!

The author is a write but I think his lecture translate into most self employed businesses. I loved the slide, "write the book you want to read" this really speaks to me as I build my business because I want to capture images that tell a story and that put huge smiles onto my clients faces, but I also want to capture images that I love, and would love them if they were MY own wedding photos. I don't want to give a client images that I'm not satisfied with, I want to achieve not only a satisfaction from my clients but I want to fall in love with the images just as much as my clients have.

I think this also relates to having the right 'fit' and relationship with your clients. As much as the bride ( or groom!) chooses you as their photographer, you have to be comfortable with the relationship as well otherwise, both of you will be uncomfortable and chances are you won't deliver the images the client wants.

"We make art because we like art [so] Write the kind of story you like best."

(ps. this is a little fav from one of my weddings last summer! amazing couple!!)
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