wes & janie: married
October 23rd, 2011 by sharaleep | 3 Comments »
what a great day. i didn’t tell the bride and groom, but i was fully expecting it to pour rain on their wedding day. so when we woke to sun, not just overcast/dark skies but sun…i was more than a little surprised and delighted.
this couple was so lovely. and at every turn, i met someone else who was there to cheer them on. people that were so happy to see their friends in love. what a great day.
every wedding should have a 4 foot 10 british mother-of-the-bride. those brits are the life of the party!
the vanpoptas: family
October 20th, 2011 by sharaleep | 3 Comments »
misty had wanted family pictures done for awhile and after seeing her cousin dave’s wedding pictures, she settled on having me take them. i’m SO glad – this family is amazing. girls that wear dresses…and climb trees. what more could you ask for? seriously.
they co-own a bike shop in fort langley (they sell. they rent. they fix. they have a sweet mission statement which includes the line “We also believe that cycling is the most amazing tactical sport ever conceived. Really, it’s not even debatable”. in short, you should go check them out.) so they wanted to incorporate bikes into the session.
i love the next shot. a lot.
misty is running for council in langley. if you live there, please go check out her platform and make sure you get out to vote!
laila
October 19th, 2011 by sharaleep | 4 Comments »
with this little, we got the best of both worlds. started off smooshed and sleepy and ended awake and happy. she’s a sweet one and reminds me of my babies because she’s got some meat on her bones 🙂
i had taken pictures of her cousin a week previous and am already imagining these two as best buds in a few years, getting into their mom’s make-up and torturing their older brothers with boy band music and girly attitude.
meet landon. he’s silly. i can’t imagine where he got it from…his parents are both so serious.
the dewoldes: family
October 17th, 2011 by sharaleep | No Comments »
i had so much fun with this family. hilda was wise to suggest a location where her kids could do lots of exploring as they are definitely most comfortable in the great outdoors. there were only a few falls in the creek…what’s the fun in exploring if you don’t have soggy feet?
one of the things i love to do during family sessions is steal away the mom and dad for a few on their own. despite the chaos that is likely ensuing around us, it’s so worth it! especially for the husband…any opportunity to snuggle with his wife in public and have her sole attention for even a moment has him signing up to have family pictures taken again in a flash (take note, ladies). this was no exception and was actually a priority as they haven’t had any pictures done together since their wedding and their wedding pictures didn’t even turn out because the photographer’s camera wasn’t working.
ava
October 16th, 2011 by sharaleep | 3 Comments »
another “theme” in my sessions lately has been some pretty sweet older siblings. the nurturing, tender, “make sure you take plenty of pictures of me too” kind. i love it.
this lovely family is busy these days merging the worlds of blue & pink, of trains & flowers. some might think those things would clash, but it looks to me like they fit just perfectly.
kingston
October 14th, 2011 by sharaleep | 2 Comments »
so here they are again. and they’re just as “not photogenic” as they were in their maternity pictures (queue me rolling my eyes).
there’s something about seeing friends become parents that’s just really cool. their whole countenance changes…the way they look, the way they talk, the way they smile…it’s all new. all because of this crazy little bundle of life that makes their world complete and turns it upside down all at the same time. and those of us who are parents look on with knowing grins which hold a little “you had no idea, did you?” …and a lot of pride.
the bradleys: family
October 13th, 2011 by sharaleep | No Comments »
it seems like i go in spurts of session “themes”…for awhile it’s weddings, then babies, etc, etc. this week it was one year olds. and i like to think that i’ve got a handle on one year olds, since i have one of my own. but my goodness, each one is so different! one thing that’s always the same, though, is that they move. whether they’re happy or sad, bold or shy, they are always. moving.
the driessens: family
October 10th, 2011 by sharaleep | 2 Comments »
talk about a gorgeous family. we met on the family farm and had a great time chasing down the little dude who is only just learning how to walk, but already has some serious speed!
the estivernes: family
October 9th, 2011 by sharaleep | No Comments »
this one was hard to crack. she didn’t fall for any of the little tricks i keep up my sleeves. she wouldn’t smile…until she smiled and then it was unstoppable.
bethany wasn’t super keen on having her picture taken and i think she thought if she hid her face that i would stop snapping. she was wrong 🙂
she didn’t like to say good-bye, so we just said “see you later”…which i sure hope is the case!
janie & wes: engaged
October 7th, 2011 by sharaleep | 1 Comment »
i’m eagerly anticipating this wedding tomorrow…here’s a little preview of their loveliness!
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