Rainbow Birthday Party

Dear Maisie, 

I've always loved your birthday parties.  This year, I had the luxury of time creating your rainbow art party, and I must say... it was so fun for me.  I hope you always choose art parties (and that your amazing Auntie Shannon will continue to love to create incredible crafts with you all!  What a gem!)  

I hope you remember these parties and know that I "mommed" hard on this one.  xo 

Love you my sweet peach, 

ox mom

Special thank you to Shannon for creating, orchestrating, demonstrating, putting together, overseeing, and inspiring these sweet souls.  Luckiest kids to have you creating with them!  THANK YOU!  

As well as our Party helpers Auntie Heather and Elijah for hammering in all of the nails in the boards! (which were custom drilled by Shannon earlier WILD) These are amazing!  Thank you also to Maisie's amazing tribe of creative, crafty souls for coming and celebrating her 8th birthday with her.  It was a celebration she will never forget. .ox  

Laura and Michael~A Ucluelet Wedding

Laura and Mike had a clear vision for what they wanted for their wedding day.  Black Rock Resort a very intimate few friends and loved ones and a day to celebrate their connection.  Simple, remote, intimate and absolutely lovely.  Intimate weddings can seem daunting to plan, there are family members feelings to consider (I know this first hand) there are a lot of things to consider.  But, if its what your heart truly wants, the people who cherish you will love you and respect your choices.  These small but meaningful weddings have my heart.  I always feel so honoured to be chosen to photograph your weddings, but when it is such a small group... perhaps even more.  The images will be how you share your wedding with all of your family who weren't there with you.  It just feel so special to me. 

This west coast wedding began with a dusting of magical snow (I was so excited) but ended with a sudden burst of light through the clouds at the property of a chance meeting of a lovely local fellow who invited us to his property for photos.  Here are a few of my favourites from such a special Black Rock Resort wedding in the ever amazing Ucluelet BC. 

8 years

Dear Maisie, 

How do I sum up 8 years with you.  To be honest, I barely remember what life was like without you. 8 years of highs and lows.  Of firsts and lasts.  

The first time you looked up at me with those big brown eyes, first time you walked, got stung, fell down, touched the sea.    The last time you wore your baby slippers, your sleep sac, wore diapers.  The first time you smiled, talked, danced, sung {you were always singing}.  The last time I breastfed you, bottle fed you... fed you with my hands. The first time you wound up in the Emergency Room, got immunized, read a book, made a friend.  First birthday photoshoot, first day of pre-school, kindergarten, grade one, grade two.  Your last day of preschool, kindergarten, grade one.  The first wedding I photographed after having you {first time pumping milk in the car/bathroom/bushes wherever}.  My first truly sleepless nights/weeks/months.   8 years filled with firsts and lasts.  8 years of adventures, and unexpected joys and experiences.  8 years of getting to know you.  Of laughter, tears, drama, excitement, epic pouts and charming all the creatures.  8 years of beautiful surprises and meaningful experiences and moments.  8 years with you Maisie.  I feel like the luckiest human being on earth.  You make everything better.  You make me better, want to be better, try to be better.  I am constantly in awe of the amazing being you are, mesmerized by your kindness, compassion and grace.  You are vivacious, creative, thoughtful, smart, witty and sharp.  How much can happen in 8 years.  How deeply grateful I am that you chose me to be your mom.  

May your life be filled with light, love, conviction, strength, bravery and the unique power and gift to be vulnerable enough to live in your own way, on your own authentic path.  May you always be able to be you.  I tell you all the time, but feel I should write it here too.  

You just be you.  You don't need to DO anything for my unending love.  Nothing.  Not a thing.  Just be you.  Stay kind, be awake, be aware, help others, use your beautiful gifts to bring the world what only you can bring.  Use your you.  Be Maisie.  But clean up after yourself, don't be rude, be quick to right your wrongs and be humble.  Be polite, but stand up for yourself and those around you.  Make magic.  Be magic. Shine on beautiful soul.  

You are so very loved my remarkable girl.  

xo mom

Spring Bliss

“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” — Hal Borland

What could be more precious, more fun, more magical than baby ducklings.  Baby ducklings in a bath tub perhaps.  I had the incredible pleasure of photographing these little sweeties with their children friends at their incredible farm.  You should check out their amazing camps, openings and petting farm days.  Just one of my favourite places to take my kiddos (and visit myself).  

Holly Hill Farm

Shannon and Sean

Shannon and Sean.  These two are many of their friends #relationshipgoals 

"she described him as an angel. Her bridal party gushed over what a sweet, romantic man he is and wished their partners would take a page from his book ." 
Whats not to love, when the groom literally bursts into tears when he sees his love on their wedding day. I could barely see through my blurry eyes to focus. Such a perfect Victoria BC day.  Sunshine, blue skies and all of the beautiful moments. 

Laurel Point 

Details Special Event Planning and Decor

Thorn and Thistle Flowers

Conscious Hair