Week in Review: Catch Up Week!

    This week was a catch-up week for me. I had time between shoots to catch up on editing, back up my computer and design/order new business material! I also spent some time learning new things and participating in a mentoring session online. It is great to use these colder weeks to catch up on all the things that get put on the back-burner in the warmer months.

  I hope you are all staying warm this week. Hot drinks are a must for me on these cold days.
  Have a great week!

A couple of Instagram photos from the week: 

Links I'm Loving: 
- This site has some great prop ideas!
- I love the colours in this photo
- This looks tasty
- Love this! 

Highlights From the Week: 
- Participating in a mentoring session
- Had a great day of riding at Lacadena
- Watched "The Lord of the Rings" (for the first time)
- Had a great photo shoot

Looking Forward To: 
- Warmer weather (hopefully soon)
- More winter shoots
- Packages in the mail

Sneak Peek: Family Shoot {Stewart Valley Family Photography}

    This was my first shoot of 2013, what a great way to start the year! We took a few photos inside and then spent the rest of the shoot outside in the snow. The weather was great! It was warm and the yard was sheltered from the wind. I hope you enjoy the sneak peek! 

Week in Review: Wedding Photography Information

   For this week's "Week in Review" I thought I would go over the steps of the "Wedding Photography Process" from booking until you get your photos. Since this time of year is very popular for engagements I thought this would be helpful and informative to anyone looking to book Wedding Photos!

  If you just got engaged, are planning a wedding this year or are getting married next year please feel free to contact me anytime for more information or to book your wedding photography session!


Here is a breakdown of the process:

Before the Wedding

1. The first step is contacting me about booking your wedding photos and the date of your wedding. 

2. Once you book with me and a deposit is sent I will keep in touch with you about engagement photos (if you are wanting them) and more details about your day. 

3. Closer to your wedding day you will receive a "Welcome Package" in the mail which gives you more information and gives you some things to think about when it comes to your wedding photography.

4. The last step before the Wedding is a consultation which we will book a month or so before your wedding day. This is where we meet in person or on the phone to discuss the details of your day. 

The Wedding Day

Getting Ready

The start of your day is always exciting!

I love capturing the getting ready process!

This part of the day includes everything from: the makeup, hair, dress, tux, details and the

 fun candid moments of you and your family/wedding party getting ready for the day! 

Ceremony

The most formal part of the day. 

This is where I hang back and capture your beautiful wedding ceremony.

This part of the day includes everything from: the moments before going down the isle, the vows, the first kiss, the signing of the registrar and the exciting walk back down the aisle!

Formals/Casuals

This is my favourite part of the day! 

This is where we get to have fun and get all of the shots you are wanting. 

This part of the day includes: the formal shots of the family, the rings and the candid fun shots of the bride and groom as well as the wedding party. 

Reception/Dance

You are married and it's time to celebrate! 

This is the last part of the day and includes photos of: the decorations, the speeches, first dances, cutting of the cake and the tossing of bouquet and garter. 

After the Wedding

Feel free to contact me anytime after your wedding day! 

I will be posting a Sneak Peek and then soon after that you will receive 

your photos in the mail! 

I hope your wedding day is as beautiful as you imagine! 

Links I'm Loving: 
- This made me laugh!
- This DIY project is pretty neat
- I started watching this tv show this week.
- Looking forward to going to this again next month! It was awesome last year!

Highlights From the Week: 
- Visiting with friends
- Designing and ordering business supplies
- Yoga
- First shoot of 2013

Looking Forward To
- A full week of photo shoots and a mentoring session
- Getting my order in the mail
- Designing my Wedding Welcoming Packages

Week in Review: 2012 Favorites Video!!

 Last January I did a quick video showing some of my favorite images from the previous year and it was a lot of fun to go back and review all of the great shoots.
  This year I decided to do that again. Looking back I am so grateful for all the great shoots and clients I had in the past year! Life truly is beautiful! I am looking forward to 2013!


Here is the 2012 Favorites Video:
Check it out! You may even recognize a few faces!
If you want to see it bigger go here. 

Links I'm Loving: 

- I just picked up this cookbook. It is pretty interesting! 

- To check out 2011's favorites video click here. 

- I have been listening to this song this week. 

- We watched this movie the other night. It was pretty good. 

Highlights From the Week: 

- Having a relaxing weekend in the city

- Cleaning and organizing the house 

- Wrapping up 2012 business and starting fresh

Looking Forward To: 

- Planning my 2013 business year

- A winter family shoot

- Visiting friends

- Trying out some new recipes

Sneak Peek: Newborn Shoot {Biggar Newborn Photographer}

 This was my last shoot of 2012. What a great way to end the year!
 This little guy was so good!  He slept at the start and was awake for the rest of it! Here are a few photos from his shoot!

Week in Review: New Year!

  It's hard to believe another year has passed us by. I hope all of you had a great year and if it wasn't the greatest I hope that 2013 is good to you!
  I am getting back into the groove after a couple weeks break and I am so excited for all the great shoots 2013 holds! I will have some new "Sneak Peek's" up shortly!
  Big Thank You to all of you who have supported me in the last year and who have been reading these every week! You are awesome!!

Stay tuned for my "Favourites of 2012" video coming soon! To see last year's "Favourites" video click here. 

Links I'm Loving
- This year I want to read more! This site is awesome for discovering new books!
- So excited to see these dvds released!
- I will definitely be trying out this recipe. 
- Need a new day planner? There are a lot of neat ones on Etsy!

Looking Forward To:
- Getting back into a routine
- Planning out my year
- Following my New Years Resolutions

Highlights From the Week: 
- Riding and working with a new horse
- Ringing in the New Year
- Warmer Days