Best Job Ever…

Have I ever said that before??? I seriously do have the best job ever. After a bit of a break from shooting(truth is I don’t shoot much in December), I spent the afternoon with this lovely lady sipping tea and playing dress up. We laughed. We cried. I am seriously the world’s biggest suck. I cried once in the Seattle airport while witnessing a reunion of two total strangers. I have been known to tear up when my kids are playing pretend. Seriously…it can be embarassing.

Recently, I have had a couple of emails from other photographers asking me how I find clients with showhomes for houses. I answered quite innocently saying that my clients just have FABULOUS taste. It’s true…some of their houses are amazing, but the thing that gets me teary is the love that makes them a home. THAT SAID, yesterday I got giddy with this bathroom. Giddy. The tile(I mean COME ON–IT’S FABULOUS) and you should have seen the stand alone tub surrounded by windows. I think I would spend hours in that tub watching the city chaos below safe in my calm surroundings ahhhhhh….and this mama–isn’t she glowing?? See…best job ever.

I bet you are all asking yourselves–did she just blog about a bathroom. Yes. Yes I did

New York Maternity Session | Calgary Photographer

Many people have asked me why I went to NY…specifically. I mean, the better question is, of course, why wouldn’t you go to NY? Not really a big city girl, New York is one of those cities where I could live. In amongst it’s hussle and bustle is this sense of community that I find utterly attractive. This sense like everyone has their special places where someone will recognize you and welcome you and make you feel like home. You. Picked out of this giant sea of people.

Somewhere in this sea of people, lives my good friend, Kristen. Kristen is pregnant. I should say…Kristen is FINALLY pregnant. She has longed to be a mother for her whole life and now this dream is finally coming true. We met as nannies in Los Angeles many years ago. And, I know that this…being a mother…is what she was born to be. It was such a pleasure to capture this time in her life for her and her husband.

We spent a day taking images. We started out at The Stone Barns in Westchester county. Home of the famed Blue Hill Restaurant…and cafe, of course. A charming little place where this couple has spent a good deal of time walking the property and munching on treats from the cafe. It’s their place. Then, after that, Kristen and I took the train into the city and dashed around Central Park(where the rest of the images were taken). We then, of course, visited Canal Street(a favorite area of mine) and Little Italy(for supper and a treat). It looks like I might be going back for newborn photos sometime at the end of January…just for a quick visit. Can’t wait.

I have baby bellies on the brain as I am off to see one today and will see another one over the holidays!! I love maternity sessions So, in a maternity session frame of mind, thought I’d post this special belly for you all! Happy Wednesday…

Winter Toes | Calgary Photographer

Last night, I went to my friend’s house and treated myself and Georgia to winter ‘pedicures’…well, according to the girl who does them ‘not a pedicure, not perfect, but toetally fun!!’ She doesn’t have a website or I’d link, but I am hoping that they last awhile as I plan on wearing flip flops VERY SOON. Georgia got red nails with fancy white & silver snowflakes…she loved it so much she is now saying that instead of a hotel birthday party she wants a toe painting party!! Hotel birthday party??? Yes, Georgia’s favorite thing to do is go to a hotel, swim and order room service. That is what she wanted to do for her birthday…hmmm…I am thinking toe painting is a MUCH better idea!!

Soon, I’ll blog a session. I promise