So Exciting!

Congratulations to Tanya and Mike!!

They are the lucky 100th couple that have booked with us. As we (Creations) are making their final payment, they happily bumped up their package to one that has everything that she would want ;) Stay tuned in to see their pics as the wedding is not even far away - it's in March 2008.

How exciting that we made it to our 100th booking before 2008! I feel so blessed to have all these wonderful couples to work with. Thank you to all who have put their faith in us. I LOVE my job!!

Yep we are now booking into 2009 as well - so if your considering us - make an appointment to discuss your plans we'd love to see you.

The retouching line-up...

Diane and Adam - ready for pick up

Chito and Anne - at the lab (if all goes well they should be ready early next week guys - I know Anne is soo anxiously waiting)

Jeannette and Rob - in progress

Teresa & Osman - waiting
Holly & Ryan - waiting
Antonia & Kenton - waiting
Anita & Brad - waiting
Esther & Joel - waiting

Cathy & Glen...

Awhile ago Cathy and Glen were married. She wore a fabulous red dress and I was a little sad that she wasn't comfortable with the model release idea cause I knew that she would look soo great. Well after picking up their images the couple decided that they were OK being on the blog so here are 2 of my favorite pics as well as a link to their slideshow - Cathy and Glen's Slideshow.

They had a super hot day and it was tough to keep going with the pics but they trouped through and we got some great memories for them. The asian theme that Cathy chose was very pretty and the red dress was the most unique idea that I have seen for a bride yet. Cathy and Glen thank you so much for having us photograph your wedding day it was a pleasure meeting you, your family and friends. We wish you alot of love! I do look forward to seeing you again for family pics :)

The update: We haven't moved on the retouching line up really - Louie and Anne have alot of pics in their package and it is taking me a little while to get through them so please bear with me.

I have been keeping quite busy with family pics and engagement shoots. With all the nice weather the season has lasted longer than usual. With lack of model releases though I don't post their images online - I must remember to ask everyone to sign them when they come to pick their pics cause there's been some really cute families.

This past weekend's wedding went really well. They had a wedding day that focused around the kids and it was alot of fun. They also decided to forgo the model release due to the amount of children around but I will leave you with this cute frog pic that I just love...it was a bit of a tough shot cause the little critters didn't like to sit still!

Take 2 minutes today to remember...

In Flanders Fields

By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918)

Canadian Army

IN FLANDERS FIELDS the poppies blow

Between the crosses row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.

Seeing Sydney

Last year we met Chrysten & Ken when we were invited to photograph their wedding. This year I got to meet thier brand new daughter Sydney. She is such a doll! What a great baby she was for getting her photographs. I just couldn't stop touching her cute little fingers and toes so of course I had to photograph them :) Funny cause she kept grabbing hold of my finger but we had a tough time getting her to hold onto her Mommy's. Thank you Chrysten for letting me see Sydney - it was a joy to take her pics! You make a great Mom.

Now - an update on our wedding retouching -

Diane & Adam - ready for pick up

Cathy & Glen - ready for pick up

Jamie & Mac - ready for pick up

Heather & Travis - in the lab (book at the printers too)

Louis & Anne - In Progress

Jeannette & Rob - Waiting

Teresa & Osman - Waiting

Holly & Ryan - Waiting

Antonia & Kenton - Waiting

Anita & Brad - Waiting

Thank you once again to everyone and their patience. I look forward to seeing those who's orders are ready for pick up.

Tea for Two at Felicitea

Omari and I had some fun playing with tea the other day.
Karen - a friend of one of our bridal couples - is opening a tea shoppe in the West End soon and it's name will be Felicitea. She wanted some fun pictures of tea leaves to decorate the walls and gave us the opportunity to get creative for her. Omari thoroughly enjoyed this assignment! I had a fun time as well and welcomed the change from our people shoots. Karen was a little surprised when she came by and sort of expected us to plop the tea down and shoot it - the whole production lasting maybe 15 mins....1 1/2 hours later....we were helping her pack back up to go. It was fun to create and not have to rely on the subject to "work" with me. Product shooting is definitely not my cup of tea LOL but it is fun to do on occasion...Omari on the other hand may add a new wing to our business in the future just for him and this kind of shoot :)

I will post when she does her grand opening so that all who peek in our blog can check it out. Here are two of my favorite images...