Merry Christmas!

I hope everyone has enjoyed their celebrations. We had a wonderful time visiting with family during the last few day.

So I also have finished retouching Sophie and Dwayne's wedding. I am still waiting for their bragbook to arrive though.
We spent the whole day together on their wedding day and I really enjoy doing that because it feels more natural to be able to capture everything right from getting ready. It helps everyone to relax alot more as well because we have met alot of the family by the time we reach the family photos. I remember Sophie and Dwayne had a really hot day for their wedding. This was the first time that my camera equipment ever gave me any problems and I have learnt now that it was the batteries over heating. As soon as everything cooled down there weren't any more issues. I remember going through batteries like crazy and not understanding why because I had more than enough and they had all been charged the night before but because of the heat and use they kept "burning out " quickly. Life is truly a live and learn experience. I guess next time we get above 30 degrees I will keep the extra batteries in the air conditioned car. They had a beautiful ceremony and we got some great photos for them to remember everything by. The reception hall was decorated by a family member and it was outstanding. The evening was quite pleasant and just as every wedding has it's story, well Sophie and Dwayne have a couple of ones that they can laugh about now. It was such a pleasure to be apart of their special day and I really enjoyed meeting these two families. Many blessings in your future together!

Now on to Chrysten and Ken's wedding. I had a lofty goal of catching all this retouching up for the New Years, looks like I am not going to reach that though. 4 weddings and 2 portrait sessions in the line up currently...

Camille and Shawn...

I have just finished up with Camille and Shawn's package and have it in to the printer. Julie had shot this wedding so I don't know much about their day except what I've seen in the photos. It looks like they had alot of fun with their pictures at the Museum and the Chateau Louis. I do know that they are a very nice couple and it was a pleasure meeting with them both to book their package and to view their photos. I wish them much happiness in their future together.

So up next in the retouching line-up is Sophie and Dwayne. Theirs is a larger package so it will take me a little bit to finish it up. They also have a brag book in at the printers that we are still waiting for as well.

I probably won't post again before Christmas so I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!! I hope you all have a happy and safe celebration.

Boxing day I'm off to do a family portrait. I have been meeting with quite a few upcoming bride and grooms and the 2007 season is almost half booked. I am excited to be included in so many happy occasions! Thank you!

Keeping On...

I have finished up retouching Marisa and Glen's wedding. They had a fun little ceremony at Fort Edmonton Park. I spent some time with Marisa before the ceremony as she was getting ready, I think my favorite shot is when her bridesmaid was doing up Marisa's dress at the same time Marisa was helping her Dad with his tie. I was told about a cute little flowergirl that is as cute as Shirley Temple. I had my doubts until I worked with her and, oh my, is she ever. Not only did she have the cute little curly locks and sweetheart face but she had the witty little personality as well. She was sure a fun addition to our bridal party. Congratulations Marisa and Glen, I wish you much happiness in your future together!

The photos with Santa taken for OEM are up for printing next and then it is on to Camille and Shawn's wedding....

I also need to fit in some retouching of portraits I did for Kiernan and Julian. We had some fun at the U of A putting together some cute couple's shots for Christmas. I'm so glad that the weather has warmed up a bit.

I am so happy to say that I finished up Michelle and Steve's wedding scrapbook. It turned out great! I have also sent out Krysten and Ken's storybook to the printer. Last night I did a bunch of work on the bridal fantasy flier so I hope to finish that today and get it in to the printers tomorrow.

Next...

So I have finished retouching Jen and Rob's wedding and will get it off to the printer asap. They had such a beautiful day for a wedding. We took the pics at Borden Park and I just love the colors that we got. Jen and Rob were an easy-going couple to work with and it was really nice to get to know the both of them. We wish you a great future together.

I had a few technical difficulties with Carla and Phil's photos so I am still getting their album together. There is just one photo I need to get a new print of and then it will be ready for pick up.
I have the Top Co pics ready to go as well. Yes, I have been busy. Along with the two digital albums which now just need covers designed then they will be ready to send to the printer. Lastly the custom scrapbook for Michelle and Steve is 3/4 done...it is taking me longer than I thought...but it is turning out really lovely. I need to sit down and finish it up before Christmas!!

Next to the computer for retouching is Marisa and Glen...

Tomorrow I will be taking advantage of the warm break we have in the weather to do a photo shoot with a couple at the U of A.
Saturday will be taken up with more Santa Claus photos but this time with the kids from OEM. There are so many of them that we are holding the party in two sessions - first the younger ones then the older ones. I'm sure that will be alot of fun :)

I was just realizing the other day that I need to start to get the fliers ready to go to the printer for Bridal Fantasy in January...if I wait too long I won't have anything to hand out!

Tis the season to be busy, faa laa laa laa laaaaa