http://shortandsweetphotography.ca Dana Pugh, Calgary's Family and Children Photographer Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:18:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I sit here in tears after reading my good friend, Shaun's most recent blog post and I know that I have to share it with all of you. Shaun, his fiance Stephanie, and his dad, Gord are all photograpahers whom I know and love. Shaun and I had the pleasure ... http://shortandsweetphotography.ca/2010/03/everyone-has-a-story/ Self portraits are hard. Family self portraits are even harder...my kids being so used to hearing the shutter release kept trying to pose and set up the shot. I had this dream of a perfect shot of us--first thing in the morning, running around the kitchen(the place where we HANDS ... http://shortandsweetphotography.ca/2010/03/personal-project/ This family's maternity session is perhaps the most talked about session of recent months--the bathroom, the sweater(not a maternity item, ladies), the couch, and--of course, the artwork. All of these things aside, their newborn session is one that I won't soon forget. Such a gift she is to her mama...I ... http://shortandsweetphotography.ca/2010/03/sweet-stella/ Just because I can. And because the sun came out for me for the first time on a session in a long time. And I needed that. And, they're so cute ;) And, oh yeah--GO CANADA GO!!!! Dana http://shortandsweetphotography.ca/2010/02/why/ The Pugh's are going on a trip. In April. Down to lovely California to visit old friends and make some new ones. :) We're camping in the Redwoods and we're having our own family portrait session. It is very exciting. Word has spread amongst some already and I have a ... http://shortandsweetphotography.ca/2010/02/on-the-road-again/ [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXS0nEOx_20[/youtube] I once had a Taylor...except I was dating Bob. I think I just used him for the extra shots. Don't hate me ;)  I love this...just something to make you laugh. http://shortandsweetphotography.ca/2010/02/thank-you-for-the-extra-foam/ Did you know that the pronunciation of the name Janaya in Arabic means 'fairy'? Look at her, this little fairy ;) Her brother is inviting  you to come and meet her!!! Remember them from their maternity session??? Their lovely little girl has arrived!!! Happy Monday!! PS--someone once asked me to tell why I ... http://shortandsweetphotography.ca/2010/02/welcoming-janaya/ Just a quick note to say that I am looking for a family of at least 4 to participate in a project that I am doing in March. I would prefer that the children be under 10. If you know of anyone who might be interested in participating, please have ... http://shortandsweetphotography.ca/2010/02/casting-call-calgary-family-photographer/ Welcome Max to the world!!! This is one of my favorite newborn sessions ever. Not because I am biased and love the family(which I am and I do), but it just worked out that way ;) I will let the photos speak for themselves... http://shortandsweetphotography.ca/2010/02/where-the-wild-things-are/   I can't wait to blog this session...it's one of my favorite newborn sessions of all time. I know, I know--one should not play favorites, but it is inevitable. So, here is a wee sneaky peaky for Valentine's day. All you need is love. And naps. And snacks. Snacks are important ... http://shortandsweetphotography.ca/2010/02/happy-valentines-day-calgary-baby-photographer/