Custom Christmas Cards and Deadlines

tis the season....when we start to think of all the irreplaceable gifts we can find to give to the ones we cherish with love in our hearts.

prints make such a wonderful gift and have seem to be a very popular idea this year.

for the Grandma's and Grandpa's, to the Dad who has it all, or just to your soul mate for lasting memories of fun moments together.

whatever it maybe, please take note to the deadline we have set for everyone.
place your order before these dates and we can be sure to have your order to you for Christmas.


check out some of the custom cards we have make for clients this year.

little mini collages to give more of that family feeling.
we have captured so may beautiful families, it's been a blast working on these cards.

have us design as card just suitable for you. help us with the layout. we love to hear your advice and creative ideas too.

that?s all for now and back to work.

COMM 16

tonight Rob Clark and i presented to a class of commerce students on the topic of networking.
the Saskatoon Commerce Students Society hosted the event and i would have to say a great group of students.

this public speaking for me is not too new of a thing, but after tonight i realize that i need to do it more often. push myself out of a comfort zone.

the class started out with Rob's top notch power point presentation off of his mac. (many jokes made during the speech about mac vs. Pc) he covered many useful points about networking.

then he turned the floor over to me.

yes there was a lot that i wanted to share but didn't share. my mind seemed to go a little blank.

there is so much to networking that comes to my mind, so much of it that we really don't even know we are doing it because it becomes a daily routine.

i believe that networking is something that come natural when you have a great passion of what you do because you seems to want to reach out and help others that will someday help you and your business. it becomes natural if you have a great vision for your business. it's a feeling of wanting to give.

it is almost unbelievable to think that every person that you may meet, be it in the grocery store, or at a business function, each person will have about 250 contacts.

wow. the possibilities. the people that you could come to know just through meeting one individual.

i also mention tonight about being yourself and believing in you, if you don't think you can do it, why network.

when you are yourself, when you are confident and have a set purpose, it will show. passion in business is like love to a marriage.

it will show in many ways.

i say love what you do and dream with your eyes wide open.

thank you to Ainsley for organizing this event and making us feel very welcome and thank you Rob Clarke for including me .. your presentation was great - you're a natural.

congrats to the girl who asked the first question - she won a free photo shoot with us. looking forward to working with you!


here are a few pics of Rob giving his presentation

Ainsley, Rob and myself.

A night at Grandpa's Farm

a weekend retreat at grandpa?s farm.
soup for the soul,
so much fun, laughter, reminiscing.

Juanita and i both think we have the cutest grandpa ever.
times like this we will remember forever.

here are a few of our favs.
ya must remember when you get us two sister together and a little spare time, the odd picture gets taken.






the sunset last night out the kitchen window
gramma used to collect salt and pepper shakers, there are so many she has collected over the years, these were my favs. the spice of life.

i think grandpa collects hats !

played a sweet dominos game last night......

A great day to be alive

today was a special day for me.
Kerrin, my husbands? younger cousin was with me in the office.
her high school has a program called - take your kids to work day?.
Kerrin has a crazy passion and interest in photography and so she called me up to spend the day by my side.

it was wonderful, we edited photos together, designed client Christmas cards, of course went for a mid afternoon latte just around the corner at Starbucks.
we then polished the day off with a photo shoot of each other.
i have been craving to get her in front of the camera.
we braved the dreary weather this afternoon and once we got home and took a look at the photos.
her eyes popped out. so blue and so beautiful.

thank you Kerrin for the wonderful day. you can be around anytime. you were so helpful and refreshing.

follow your heart and passions. keep up the 'clicking' where everywhere you go. you have great talent.

here are my favs of her.







who was that kiss for?



her is her work. i was spinning around and then well she caught me just off the side of the page.
c r e a t i v e .

here is proof we spent some time in the office.

To cute

when i received these pictures from my great friend Reagan, goose bumps covered my whole body. i thought they were so so cute.
this was a picture of her husband Cory Sarich who plays for Tampa Bay Lightning and their little daughter, Jada.

Jada attended one of Cory's hockey games in Tampa and i guess was walking the walk with him.

a great memory forever.
had to share it with you all.

Daren and Tamila - Part 1

Juanita and i cannot begin to explain the rush of excitement that we had on October 10 2006.

it was a chilly October afternoon while Daren and Tamila were having the time of their lives....
purchasing running shoes, going for a jog (something that Tamila has wanted Daren to do) , dropping off some pictures to get developed, having a mid after noon grilled cheese sandwich over game of checkers, and then well picking up the pictures to only head to a special place....... from there, well.. you will have to watch the slideshow.

hint: you could say - our first chance to act as paparazzi !!!

all i can say is, it took some planning...
Juanita and i were chilly, a bit nervous and i was sure they would hear our hearts beating we were so close. it was all so worth it to capture the time of a life experience for two special people and close friends.
please watch the slide show and share in their joy, happiness and love.

click here from the slideshow:

Part 2 of their love story is a post below.

Daren and Tamila - Part 2

the engagement pics. what can i say.
we had so much fun with Daren and Tamila on this day.
and this time they both knew we were there ;)
we capture them in many new fun colorful places.

D and T are very natural to photograph. it wouldn't take much at each location and daren would somehow pull that sparkle out of tamila?s eyes.
you two are so wonderful together. there is an asset that comes from each of you as an individual and together ?.it only strengthens.

it?s beautiful to see and feel.

enjoy Part 2 for the time being and get ready for Part 3 ? the Wedding.

we are so pumped to announce that we will be capturing their big day in January.
they will be exchanging vows and promises in Seattle Washington.

not only will it be a unique trip for all of us friends, but a unique wedding to photograph.
we both feel very honored and very excited.











a really good friend gave me a birthday card once, this following quote was on it. i have not forgot it since. i think it is very suiting for the two of you

?when I see you, my heart starts smiling and I?m tripping over rainbows? - Anne Maughan

enjoy the pics
but please click here for the slideshow also. i think you will enjoy it.

Dream Photography Spotlight #2 - Julie Sawchyn

meet Julie........she is a breath of fresh air to all those she come in contact with. Juanita and i have yet the privileged of capturing this lady's big day in February 2007. when we first met Julie (and Cooper) we arrived at her house for coffee to discuss wedding packages. from the word go i have had this erg to stay in touch. she inspires me.

Julie just recently started up an online pet market. this is new to Saskatoon.
this was something that started as a simple idea. ( most great things do.)

there is not doubt in my mind that this is going to take off with a little of time and work.
Julie is just the gal for that. She full of energy and ideas.

please read a little about her and be sure to check out her web page. i have been on there a bit. even with my ongoing annoying allergies to animals i am still tempted when i see those adorable puppies looking for a great home.

Julie..... always keep reaching. you will do so well. stay passionate about what you do and then you will always continue to move forward.

keep in touch and go saskpet go !



Name: Julie Sawchyn
Web page: www.saskpets.com

What got you into this industry and business?
I have always wanted to work from home. I have always wanted to do something with my love for pets. This business has allowed me to be at home with more time with my dog and it?s doing something fun!

My strength in my profession is:
loving animals and wanting them all to have a great home.

My weakness in my profession is:
wanting to bring them all home to live with me.

Where i get my inspiration:
from my dog Cooper. He is my first dog and the best dog.

One thing that is a necessity in my job:
support from my husband to be. Having him stand behind me with this idea, dream and goal

Something that I am still learning:
how passionate people are about their pets and animals.

Favorite city:
right where I live ? Saskatoon. I?m big on this place.

I love to indulge in:
chocolate and any pretty much candy related.

Something that I dream of doing:
I would love to take my family to Disneyland to go on all the rides.

A good friend is:
my husband to be, my great friend Karen. anyone honest and loyal.

3 things you would find on my desk:
Coffee !!!, a phone and the newspaper.

A local vendor that I would recommend:
Little Star Restaurant!!!! Their food is delicious.

my favorite animal is :
my dog Cooper... he is a beagle dog.

What I spend most of my time doing with my business:
right now, answering emails and getting the name out there.

My best feature:
I am loyal.

Something I am passionate about:
Average Joes, regular people. People who are down to earth and not way above the rest of us.