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Family Fun

Gerri — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:18:17 +0000

I’ve been seeing this family frequently over the years, and I always love to see how the kids change and grow over time. What a lovely family, and such beautiful, amazingly co-operative kids! Lots of time there is a need for some subtle (and not so subtle!) bribery, flattery, persuasion, but with these two, they just love to have their photos taken, and I am happy to oblige!

Fresh Baby ~ 3 Days Old!

Gerri — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:16:56 +0000

Here are a few more shots from our shoot with Marley and her family. Big sister was such a great help, and is definitely excited about having a new baby sister around. Thanks again to Mom and Dad for bringing her in, and for letting us play with your little doll.

Personality PLUS!

Gerri — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:59:56 +0000

Sometimes you meet a child that has so much character, it literally oozes out of his or her photos. That would be true of this little man…all boy, full of smiles and fun. He was a lovely little man, and one look at him will tell you that he is going to break a few hearts!

Beautiful Mama-to-be…

Gerri — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:56:18 +0000

It’s not often that ladies want to share their personal maternity images, but I was thrilled that this lovely couple granted permission to show their images from their session. I love to see couples at this stage of their lives, saying good bye to a life of two, and welcoming the beginning of a new family.

Thank you for letting me share this amazing time in your lives!

Sweet, Sweet Baby Girl

Gerri — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:37:24 +0000

This little doll made me remember my own 2 baby girls….except she was wayyyy quieter and easier to be around! lol! Mommy and Daddy recieved a gift of photos from a family member, so they travelled all the way from Hamilton to visit the studio. I think it was worth the trip, and the little angel was as co-operative as can be!

Thank you both for bringing your little beauty in so early! I look forward to seeing you again soon!

On The Importance of Photos…

Gerri — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:44:45 +0000

I am just back to work after an incredible 7 days of mind-spinning education. Okay, I do admit, the conference *did* take place in Las Vegas, so it wasn’t altogether heartbreaking to be there and soak up the atmosphere. There *might* have been a ‘Drink-by-the-yard’ (or 3) consumed, and it’s *possible* that there were some shenanigans afoot during the week of learning. :) To be very honest though, most of the time was spent in classes, or in deep discussion with other photographers about business, and the business of being photographers. I spent a great deal of time listening in on Print Competition, and being inspired by the incredible images I saw. It was inspirational, and thought provoking, and I hope to enter my own prints next year.

This is a very fast-paced industry, with technology and trends that move faster than a gaggle of 5 year olds chasing after the spoils of a split pinyata. This past week of listening to some of the best and brightest in my field has only reinforced the notion that if we don’t keep up, we fall behind. It’s as simple as that. I am never going to stop learning more about how to do the best job I can do to provide my clients with beautiful photographs.

Even more important than keeping our skills up to date, and being exposed to new ideas, is the concept of the timelessness of what we do for our clients. People have photos made because they love each other. It is the only tangible thing left on this earth after we are gone. I was sitting in David William’s 2 day seminar when he asked the following question to the class:

“Do YOU have all the photographs you want?”

The answer was simply: ”No, I do not.”

I am a photographer, for God’s sake. But even I do not have all the photographs I want. I do not have any recent photographs of my Mother and myself. I want more photographs of my beautiful daughters, especially the kind that reveal how cherished and adored they are. I have no family photographs depicting my siblings and myself as grown ups with children of our own. I did finally take photos of my children and myself last fall, but I have not yet printed them or displayed them in my home. I need to get better at that!

There are many photographs I do not have of my grandmothers, and of my father. They are all are gone now. Those opportunities are gone as well.

This post is not meant to be depressing, but rather, to tell you that I am on a mission.

I am renewing my efforts to encourage all of you Moms and Dads to be photographed with your kids, no matter how bad your hair is, or that you don’t remember the last time you had a decent night’s sleep. I want to create beautiful, timeless images of your family that will be cherished for generations. I want to make it easier for you to get beautiful prints made of your photographs, that will actually end up on your wall, and not on your computer’s hard drive.

So be warned. I’m coming for your photos, and I will get them for you, despite your protests.

And you will be glad I did. :)

(PS. This is the photo of me and my own girls…I am promising myself to take my own advice and get it up on my wall as soon as possible! )

Newborn Baby Bliss

Gerri — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:32:27 +0000

Spring must be on it’s way, because the ‘deliveries’ are pouring in! I love, love, LOVE it when my clients bring in a brand new baby…they are so delightfully bendy! This little man was so co-operative during our session and he let us squish him into lots of crazy spots! He did get his revenge at the end though…Mom’s white shirt may never be the same!

Brand New Baby

Gerri — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:53:49 +0000

Mommy and Daddy were kind enough to wait for me to return to work after a bout with pneumonia so we could photography their brand new baby boy. Although Little R. was as good as gold, and perfect to photograph, he *did* leave 4 separate ‘deliveries’ on his Daddy’s outfit. Poor Daddy! One of the joys of being a new parent, I suppose! lol!

Thanks so much for bringing him in….and congratulations on your new family addition!

Beautiful Family

Gerri — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:33:12 +0000

I had the pleasure of shooting this lovely family just before Christmas, and they were all so natural behind the camera. I wish it were this easy for every family to be comfortable!

A Great Gift for Mom….

Gerri — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:11:27 +0000

This little lady had a Daddy with a really great idea for a Christmas gift. When Mommy was working out of town, Daddy brought the baby in for some secret surprise photos. I heard recently from Grandma that Mom was so surprised on Christmas morning that she cried with joy! Way to go, Dad!