Those of you dog lovers, or Vizsla lovers out there in cyberspace may be curious to see just how much little Franko is growing. It is amazing to see the changes in not only appearance, but co-ordination, demeanor and quirkiness. His personality is amazing, and Bryce and I find ourselves falling more and more in love with him, daily. Here are a few recent images of the little guy, and our little family.
Mothers and Daughters...
Last Saturday I had the pleasure of meeting up with Donna and her two beautiful daughters. This was the first time that I have had that thrill of creating images in a long time. Shooting outdoors is challenging for so many reasons, but when the gals suggested a spot along Campbell Rivers shoreline, close to their heart... I was sold. Being somewhere that I don't normally shoot forced me to get creative, and allowed me to be incredibly inspired by these gorgeous gals, the beautiful day and their special location choice. Here are a few of my favorites!
Of Birthdays and Beginnings.
What seems like a hundred years ago (but was more like 15 years ago) two wildly creative souls set out on an afternoon adventure. They, armed with a hand-me-down camera, took to the field with fairy wings, and white dresses... they were on a photo adventure. A creative mission of sorts. Looking to capture beauty, create something interesting, daring to indulge their quirky spirits and somewhat innocently create art. They ventured deep into the forest, a graveyard, the lakes edge, to an old farm... sought out rusted old beat up trucks and broken down barn doors. Dancing in Medieval dresses barefoot in fields, wobbling along logs. They, believing that they were amidst magic continued to ignore every wild look from passing traffic, and laughed until it was obnoxious.
We were 15 years old.
We've been creating images together for 15 years. At first on our own, and then with the births of her three incredible children, more images... more memories... more art.
Our paths in life have been vastly different. But connected non the less. Today is Heathers birthday, and I just can't help but not acknowledge the incredible support and love I have received not only from her, but from her three beautiful children. Throughout the years, I have gained more love, gotten more insight, been so swept off my feet by those three little beings. I can't imagine my life to be as full without all of them in it. I feel incredibly lucky to be able to have them all in my life.
So Heather, Happy Birthday... it may not have been what we expected 15 years ago, but its not half bad is it!!!
May we end up on those rockers at the end of it all, bitching and laughing and behaving like fools!
Unexpected Perfection.
Some times... everything is perfect. The light, the day, the subject. The wind picks up at the right time, and lays still when you need it to. The sun creeps out of the clouds for a few images, then tucks itself behind full fluffy clouds, creating the most amazing skies and spectacular light. Some times, my friends... everything is perfect. This day, was one of those times.
For no apparent reason... this image, makes me want to cradle a goblet of red wine, discover new secrets about old friends, light candles, listen to Billie Holiday and drink in the delicious mysteries of the universe.
More from this secret saucy shoot to come after our mystery woman reveals her images to her lucky fella.
May today be full of decedent delicacies and mounds of magic.
Jana + Craig= Shea!!!
Well, I've come out of hiding... or partially. I am still enjoying some "me" (and puppy) time. Going for walks, day treks with my fellas (Bryce and Frank) and just really getting myself all back together in preparation for another "busy" season. Which begins in March this year.
In any case, I'm not really back shooting yet. I am only taking on about one shoot per week until March. I really need to or else, I fear my creative juices will run dry... leaving me without anything to offer my clients, and that would be awful.
So, I'm re-grouping. I have shut the Willow Point studio doors, and am only doing studio shoots that were booked before the holidays, in my home. We are in the very beginning stages of building our own studio in our own yard. I will keep you posted on that as we move along with that.
In the meantime, here is beautiful Jana, her husband Craig, and their amazing little boy Shea. Congratulations you guys, he is such a LOVE BUG!!!
Off to answer emails, phone calls, re-design wedding packages, business cards and write up wedding contracts, and then eventually clean my house... yah, that's my "me" time.
More soon...
