NEW BLOG!!

It's ready, its time, my new Blog is done and I'm ready to show it off. Come on over and have a look.

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TONS of thanks goes to Kim Townsend from http://kimtown.com/ for making my new Blog as beautiful as it is, and for all the hard work and effort that went into both my blog and my site, I couldn't be happier!!!

Christmas time assortment

Our 2008 Christmas card


George


Nik


Our newest ornament


I had to show a recent shot I took of my awesome big brother. We did a shoot together in the early fall and I still haven't got around to editing them yet, but this is one I have so far. I love my big brother, he's the best any girl could have, i couldn't be more blessed and I thank God for giving me such a great gift in such a great brother. Love ya big bro!!

Dani's Family

Another lovely family that I have had the privilege to get to know better. Unfortunately they will probably be moving away cuz of daddy's work, but I will be more than thrilled to come and photograph them in Barbabos anytime,lol.

Pinky's Family

Many wonderful things happening to this family, new home and new addition on their way, it definitely is an exciting time for them and I'm so looking forward to taking pics of the beautiful momma with her beautiful belly come spring time.

Jonathan's Baptism

This little sweetheart did not shed one tear during his bapstims (which is unheard of), just quite and content and ever so sweet. It was an honour to be part of his special day. Thanks Sofia and John.

Christmas Portrait Party

Lots of cute faces.

Introducing Baby Zoe

Been waiting for this lil angel to show up. Did a wonderful maternity shoot with momma and couldn't wait to meet the newest addition to the family. Big sisters Sydney and Greta are thrilled with baby Zoe and are such wonderful big sisters already. All the best you guys and I'll see you again next Oct., to do Baby's Zoe's birthday shoot.

Kellie & Mark & Christian

One of the most cutest families EVER. So sweet and funny and did I mention cute, this family oozes cuteness and it was a pleasure shooting them as we enjoyed a cold fall day. Thankfully it warmed up a little and fun was had by all. Thanks Mark and Kellie!

Vicky Sanderson

Free lance writer for the Toronto Star hired me to do a shoot for her and she is such a delightful and intelligent lady and whose blog i've become addicted too. She writes all about the latest and greatest new gadgets and she's made my christmas list much longer,lol. If you haven't already, please check her out at http://thestar.blogs.com/onthehouse/

Couple sunset shoot in Jamaica

4pm Friday afternoon in Jamaica, fun at the beach, love in the sun, definitely a shoot that I was excited to do.

Shawn & Andra's Wedding

I was honoured to shoot Shawn and Andra's Wedding on October 18 2008, it was a beautiful day out and even though the groom got nausious before the wedding he was good to go for the rest of the day. All the love and excitement that was felt, it was a great day and family and friends gathered to wish the bride and groom all the best in their new life.

Shawn and Andra....
Thanks for letting me be a part of your special day.

Here's lots for their sneak peak, I just couldn't stop myself, and of course there's many more to come.

JAMAICA Mon!!

So on Oct. 4, I was fortunate enough to go on an impromptu trip to Jamaica with my best friend Stella. This was our 2nd trip together, we've been to St. Martin and we've had so much fun together that we want to try to make this an annual get away. While in Jamaica I had the chance to shoot 3 weddings and I also brought a wedding dress for Stella to wear and trash, so on Friday Oct. 10 we got up at 5am (a bit too early I think) and proceeded to head out. We had so much fun, and i got some really wonderful images of Stella, can't wait to show more, but here are a few from the weddings and the trash the dress session. I also did a shoot with a couple that i met that were on the same plane with us and we did a wonderful sunset session together as well. I was too busy to relax, and think I need a vacation from my vacation.

While in Jamaica, we went up Dunn's river falls (my 2nd time up, went up it 15 yrs ago with my hubby) and we checked out Rick's cafe as well, awesome divers and great place for sunsets. If you ever go there, you need to go to 7 mile beach, pristine beautiful warm waters and you need to go to Margaritaville, they not only take great care of you and bring you lounge chairs to lay on or aloe to cool off with and they have great food and drinks too.

Oh and Jamaica has great jewellery too, diamonds and such, so make sure you bring your credit card with you,lol.

Onto the pics, yes, there's alot of them,lol.

First sunset
















My gorgeous friend Stellitsa




Love this shot, its Maragaritville at 7 mile beach.


1st wedding I did there.











2nd wedding I did there.






Love this shot, they were all wiling to go on the tree, woo hoo.




Trash the Dress








And one silhouette from the couple I shot while in Jamaica.


MANY MANY MANY more to come from all these sessions and one wedding I haven't even got to yet, so stay tuned for more, and to see a few others that I didn't post, check out my flickr.

Catching up....

Everytime I try to maintain my blog, I get bombarded with things to do and never seem to have anytime left for my poor ol blog. Plus I have a wonderful friend Kimtown & Co who is amazing and is creating a new blog for me, so i will be moving soon. She also did my front page on my website too, which I LOVE and will post pics of it once the blog is done, but you can also see for yourself, just check out my website


Please bare with me as I try to try to catch up.

Lori had her baby boy, and big brother Logan will now have a friend for life even though he doesn't know it yet,lol.

So here is the little guy. Welcome Keaton to the world. He was born on September 20.

Elise LeGrow

I met a wonderful young lady who is a jazz singer and is also in a band called "whale tooth" for my last session. She wanted headshots and I've only edited a few and LOVE them. She was alot of fun, and it was such a pleasure shooting her.

May I introduce the beautiful Elise LeGrow whose voice is as beautiful as she is.




















More to come from this session.

Baby L

This lil one is 11 days old. Have only had a chance to edit a couple so far from this session.

Lori's Maternity

Lori is due anyday now, and I can't wait to take pics of the newest addition to the family.

Emma Part 2

Just finished editing these, it was so hard to pick faves as this lil girl is so beautiful and I loved many of the images. I'm sad to say goodbye, but I can't wait for my next session with this lil heart.

My Birthday

Happy birthday to me.....

Had a wonderful birthday, with my family and friends, went out with my girls and had a nice dinner and chatted all night long, it was great catching up. I also took a couple of shots of my guys on my special day. I'm feeling really blessed, and I couldn't ask for anything more than what I have right now. Much love goes out to my hubby and my boys and my dear friends who all helped me celebrate. Til next year...lol.

Love my oldest's eyelashes




George holding his breath for me on my birthday,lol.



Also, a sunset I captured

NEW look!

Kim from simply splash created a custom made splash page for my website so now my website has a new and fabulous look to it. Thanks for all your hard work Kim, you rock!

Please check it out and keep your eyes open as Kim gives something else a new look as well, come back and find out what.....

www.mphphotography.net

Busy busy

Been very busy trying to keep up with everything, sessions, editing, George just went back to school, SK now, my lil boy is growing up so fast. I don't get to take as many pictures as I would like of my family anymore as work takes up alot of my time, but every so often I do bring the camera out to take shots of something or other, here's a few of those something or other shots,lol.

I always try to capture lighting but they tend to be pretty quick,lol, so its a difficult feat to accomplish, but I am one happy photog when I do.


This is the hair clip I bought from Danielle Pollak at the CNE, I am showing it in a bigger size so you can see all the wonderful work that goes into it.


Playing with a hose and water and dof.


I also had the pleasure of assisting Silvana from http://www.impulsephoto.com with a gorgeous and fairytale wedding this past weekend and it was quite the experience. It was the most beautiful day out and the weather was so hot and it was a non stop day. So many intricate details, so many beautiful elements that went into this day and I wish Rosanne and Robbie a long life filled with love and happiness. Thanks for inviting me Silvana. Just have a look on Silvana's blog to view some images from the wedding.

Alexander Despatie

We were so excited to meet the wonderful diving champion Alexander Despatie. He was so kind and gracious and such a great young man. A wonderful athlete as well and does his country proud. He won silver in the 2008 Beijing olympics for the 3m springboard. I was so proud that my son had the opportunity to meet this young man, and I think he'll be an inspiration to my son as well as many canadian children. WTG Alexander, we are all proud of you!

Tina & Andrew's wedding

This was a day that family and friends waited for a long time, and we all couldn't be more thrilled that our wonderful friend Tina met a wonderful man and they decided to get married. It was definitely a party, and the love in the room was felt with great intensity. I was honoured to be there and a part of their special day. Here's just a few shots I captured from their day.












The engagement shot I did for them is in the middle and I custom made their guest book for them.

Summer's End

It's been a very busy summer, and I want to thank you all for making this summer the busiest yet. I'm working feverishly on all recent sessions, Gina, Louise, Rina, Tina, Helen, Amy, Jenn, so all of you should be getting your online albums, or prints soon.

Wanted to announce that prices are going up in September, and I appreciate all the support I've been given and encouragement I've received about raising my prices. Prices will still be very reasonable but I need to increase them a bit to cover all the extra expenses that go with being a photographer. So please hurry and book your session now, September is booking up fast, still a few spots left for October and if you are thinking of Christmas pictures NOW is the time to book, as all orders must be in by November 1st to get them in time for Christmas. Also keep in mind that Christmas is a busy time and timelines for editing will be extended. I usually take 2-3 weeks to edit a session and closer to Christmas, that will become 4-5 weeks. So book your session NOW!

Can't believe the summer is almost over, but every year I look forward to one family activity as summer comes to an end. I'm talking about the CNE, or the Ex, as most of us call it. We went the first day it was open, it rained a bit, but all in all it was a wonderful day filled with fun and laughter and tons of food.

I need to give a couple of shout outs to my favourite spots at the CNE. While there and in the food court, because we ALL go to the food court, you must drop by and get some FUDGE from "Ye Olde Fudge Pot" near the entrance/exit to the sports arena. The yummiest fudge and I love their candy apples as well, pick up a slab or two and eat it slowly like I do, savouring each and every bite, or gobble it down right away, its up to you,lol.

My absolute favourite spot to shop at is the awesome and oh so talented Daniel Pollak booth in the Art's and crafts building. OMGosh, if you have not seen this man's work, you are missing out on exquisite and to die for jewellery. From gorgeous broaches, to fabulous hair clips and dazzling earrings and sexy chokers and bracelets, everything a girl could ask for is in this booth. I've told Danny many times, he needs a store and although he also has a booth at the one of a kind art show (Nov. 27-Dec. 7) as well, I always wait til the CNE to go get a fabulous little piece of art for myself. It's actually a birthday present from my hubby as my bday is around the corner. This year, I was immediately blown away by this sparkly and dangly hair clip that was calling out my name,lol. I looked over at hubby with loving eyes and before I knew it he was buying it for me, WOO HOO! It's yet another stunning addition to my collection from Daniel, I love this man and his talent. I will be taking pics of my beautiful hair clip and broach that hubby bought me from there last year. If you go, make sure you say hello from me and tell them that I sent ya.

Rina & her Boys

Met up with 3 beautiful boys and their beautiful mother, they drove all the way from Hamilton and all of them have gorgeous red hair and the boys are so cute and adorable. They were all loving and sweet and a bit wild and crazy too. We had alot of fun, and I had a wonderful time with all of them. Here is a sneak peak from our day at the beach.


Zane the oldest


Bram the 2nd oldest


The youngest - Jack








They all started climbing the gate and I took the shot and mom thought it would be cute do try to add some devilish wings and such, and I did, and think this turned out so cute.

Beautiful & Pregnant

Meet Louise and her beautiful belly. Met this stunning pregnant lady at the crack of dawn and was taken back by her beauty and petiteness (is that a word?). Such a tiny thing and the camera loved her as you will see below. It was definitely one of my most memorable and most beautiful sessions, and I so look forward to taking pics of her little girl (Zoe) when she makes her appearance in the end of Oct.

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My neices

Here are a couple of snaps of my adorable and sweet lil neices, Lauren (3) and Olivia (3 months old).

Turned Lauren into an angel in this one.


Precious Olivia

George & Nik

My boys...

George after soccer (he's 5)


Nikolaos watching his brother at soccer (he's 2)


Nik and daddy


George's 1st sparkler, he was all dressed in gloves and an upside down root sweater of mine from the 80's.

Tina's and Andrew Engagement

This was beyond fun, these two are so funny and silly and made me laugh during the whole session. We choose one of my favourite beaches and went at sunset and everyone was surprised that 3 hours went by so quickly as we were all having way too much fun. I was honoured to shoot these two and can't wait for their big day, as I'm going as a guest and not a photographer to their wedding, and yet, you know I'll bring the camera, I can't leave home without out. Plus, I need to capture just a FEW shots of their special day.

Such a pleasure shooting you guys and looking forward to the big day in August.

Emily and Brianna

Love this shoot, 2 young girls, in petti's with umbrella's, train tracks and a fabulous park to take pictures at, I was in heaven,lol. Here's just a few so far that I've managed to edit.

Midsummer night's dream

Went to the park and found lots of fairies flying around,lol.

It was actually an event that was organized by Kari Svenneby and Debra scott of a great group of parents that get their kids out and about all year around. Their moto is "no bad weather, just bad clothing", and as long as kids are dressed properly there is no reason for them not to go outside and enjoy the day wether is raining, snowing or sunny and bright out.

It was a great get together, the kiddies made laterns and wreaths of flowers for their heads. They were all adorned in wings and fairy frocks, they played with bubbles and danced around and sang and had a wonderful time.








Stay tuned for more images from this event.