The Best Parent and Toddler Expo

yesterday Juanita and i were fortunate enough to be part of the Parent and Tot Expo that was host at Gymboree Play and Music and Two Little Birdies Baby and Toddler Boutique.

the main reason for the expo was to create awareness of local business in the city here that are geared towards parenting and growing children.

thank you Devre for organizing this event and thank both stores for hosting.
from the colored names tags to the Starbucks treats for all - you 3 are such a great team to be around.

here are a few pictures from the day.



Two Little Birdies


our booth



our new tags just freshly designed by our graphic design artist.


juan and i - sister shotJoleen, Breanne and Devre.

Wedding Mapper

i came across this the other day and thought it might be useful to pass on to all the brides out there.

it's a website to make your life a little easier.

click here to create your own.

Connection Complete

we had the chance to get to know this couple up close and personal back in October when we captured their engagement moments. since then we have been anticipating this day.

both husband and wife of this team radiated thru with such a happiness and peace from within of the day and what it meant.

this was our first winter wedding in here in the province and it’s going to be a hard one to beat. the little details and love that went into the day seems to cover it with such beautiful colors.

a wedding to me is such a great thing. to be surrounded by happiness, joy and laughter.
what a pleasure to be around this.

thanks you two for the love you share together. thank you for allowing us to share it with you

also a big thank you goes out to the wedding party for keeping things on the humorous side.
all the best to everyone we met on that important day on February 10.



his and hers wedding bands



two very important girls holding his and hers rings





just love this pictures. i think it captured the 3 cousins just as they are.






these two kids who were somehow related and involved.
i think both would win the cutest kid award. what do you think?

The Birthday Girl

i am a little late in posting this
someone special celebrated a birthday yesturday.
i was so thankful for our time together last night.

through out the past year we have had a few chances to capture Tannis.
here are some of them - capturing her fun personality.

Peter and Ryanne

Peter and Ryanne

congratulations Pete and Ryanne,
it was very inspiring to be around you as individuals and as partners.
your love for each other is vibrantly evident
it seems very deep and richly intertwined with mutual morals and dreams.

we wish you all the best on your wedding day in May
always remember to mentor each other unselfishly.

A valuable gift

came across this quote today and thought about it a bit.

' You can shower a child with presents or money, but what do they really mean, compared to the most valuable gift if all - your time?
Vacations and special events are nice, but so often the best moments are the spontaneous ones.
Being there. Every moment you spend with your child could be the one that really matters.'

~ Tim Russert


over the existence of this amazing business that we work at - we have had the great opportunity of working with many families.
i truly admire the families that make and spend time with their kids. it truly is encouraging to witness.

thank you for this.
i think it makes the world a better place.

Marianne Lanting Couture

this morning i was going thru our wedding galleries while sipping a dark roast from Starbucks.
instead of reading the paper, i felt like doing a little reminiscing.
as we gear up for the busy 2007 wedding season. one thing that i thought would be very helpful is to go back and study each wedding we photographed last year.

it’s amazing how exclusive feelings came back to me with each gallery. there was something that stayed with me from each love story that was unique.

part of the wedding gallery was a 'once in a lifetime' shoot that we did for Marianne Lanting Couture.
a wedding gown designed based out of California.

i had never posted many pictures from this shoot and as i browsed thru them today i was drawn to a few of them. thought it would be a great Thursday to share a few

all you brides out there
check out her web page
her gowns are beautiful and creative.

The luckiest

i feel like a poet right now that is struggling for the right words to describe a beautiful moment, day and beginning.

one of those people that you watch from a distance - they are writing words on a piece of paper and then their next move is to crumple it up and shoot it in the direction of the garbage can.

then to start again… and again.

as i sit down to write about this wedding and share it with you i just wish i could all take you back in time and have you witness it for yourself. i feel that the words i use will not do it justice.

i think the pictures will give you a perfect feel of this couple. two beautiful individuals, so in love and closely joined together… with hearts and hands.

it was unbelievable to witness two friends connect with vows and promises.

it is such a sweet love story with not a happy ending but a happy beginning.

they are the luckiest and they know it.

these days of blessing for them – i am sure they feel that the grass is greenest beneath them and something tells me this is the way they always will feel.

congrats Daren and Tamila Jane. we are so thankful that you two found each other.


this was the look when he first glanced at his bride.
connecting.
the pier







it's just wouldn't be right if they didn't grab a coffee.


down town



a few night photos.....at the end of the day.