Less than perfect

Yesterday was a less than perfect pregnant day. Not a catastrophic day, just a less than perfect day. A day where I likely allowed all of the dark and twisty thoughts and fears creep in just a bit too much. Being a person who is always searching for the silver lining, it is difficult to allow yourself to feel anything but grateful. But... when these days happen (or hours or moments). There are ways to work through them, and to come out smiling.

What I learned yesterday was.

When you are having a bad moment or two, reaching out to friends is actually ok. I don't like feeling like a burden, or like I'm passing on negative vibes to a cherished friend (or two). But, sometimes it boils up and spills over in unwanted ways, so sharing can be a good thing (so long as its not every single time you chat).

The moral of my little story this morning is, there are three things I now know for sure.

#1: When having a bad day, reaching out to friends can bring you surprises in your mailbox the next morning. #2: Homemade treats from friends taste better than any other in the world. #3: Have a coffee, eat a cookie and count your blessings.

Introducing Hudson William!

Not so very long ago we photographed Tiffany and Braden and their beautiful belly creation. It is my pleasure.... to introduce the little love bug that joined the world on February 10, 2010. I was most honored to have them journey over from their happy little cozy nest in Vancouver, solely for our photo session last weekend. How cute is he?

Many have asked about the cute baby hats that have been featured lately... ETSY people. Etsy. Check it out!

On a personal note, you may have noticed my lack of blogging lately. Well, apparently creating a baby takes just as much of my creative energy as physical. So, I'm rolling with it for a while. But, believe me... when the I feel inspired to blog more, you'll be the first to know! Have an amazing weekend!

A Simple Image

Such a simple image. So much love. Leading me straight to the following quotes....

Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. Dalai Lama

It's been sunny around here these days, and to be honest... its been pretty good for the soul. Have an amazing weekend, wherever you are.

Adorable

What a better way to start off Valentines Day, than with a super cute family of three! Meet Jeanine, Bryce and their little man Ryland. Really looking forward to their wedding this summer at Dolphins Resort, here in Campbell River. Oh Ryland... you are SO CUTE! Happy Monday, hope you had a wonderful weekend and are en route to a fabulous week. I can't handle how cute this photo is. I believe little Ryland is making faces at Auntie Erin! ha! And, no more photos please lady! No one wants to end a post with baby tears... so we'll leave you with a rather adorable little baby smile instead!

Friday Musings: Behind the images.

Maybe a pretty person makes a pretty photo. Maybe the outfit or the hair or the colors makes the photo appealing. At first.

In the initial glance at an image, what do you see. Perhaps there are fun props, quirky poses, something beautiful. Maybe you don't know why you like the photo. You just do. I'm not really one for fuss. I don't really like using a lot of props or things in photographs. I like spirit. I thrive on emotion. I love seeing behind the image, what is really in that photo. Because really, there isn't much chance in any single moment of seeing nothing in life. If you are seeing nothing... it is my humble opinion that you are missing a whole lot.

There is substance in everything. There is a story everywhere, in everything. In every molecule, every moment, there was something before it. Or some path that lead it to right now. You have a story, and many of them. I may not know what it is when I first set out to photograph you, but I'll see it somewhere along the process. Or I'd like to think that its possible to catch a glimpse of your story in your eyes, in your silence, in your movements on your own and then how you move with your man/lady/child/mother/sister. We are all full of tightly woven sinews, all connecting us together inside ourselves as well as those stories fusing every single one of us all in a closely knit and intricate labyrinth.

I am somehow connected to you. Right now, you reading my watery words... me typing them from my laptop, feet up, reclined... baby wiggling away inside my belly. Listening to nothing but the wind howl through our fireplace, I contemplate what's behind an image. You, wherever you are, which ever screen you are perched at in whatever part of the world. Reading these words. Maybe there are ten of you. Maybe only one. But somehow, something has brought us together. Be it only in the vast world of cyberspace, for this moment. Our stories have met.

When I look back at a few of these photos from the past, I see what I saw in that moment. In whatever fleeting moment was occuring, I am right back there. What I find most interesting, is to wonder.. what you see? Is it different from what stories I see, or feel or wish to feel. Do you see behind the image? Or is it just a nice photo. Is there anything compelling about it to you? What is it? I'll likely never know. But I will leave you with a few of the images that I truly love. Mainly because of what lies behind the photo. Maybe you see it too?