I am starting to get jealous (lol) Dara and Curtis

I must say after my photographing my last two engagement session I am starting to get jealous. I am considering getting my husband some sort of lessons on how to be romantic. nah, he doesn't need it, he's romantic in his own 11 year marriage way. coffee brought home from work is a romantic gesture I am sure. Okay time to get back to Dara and Curtis. This is one girl who is super comfortable and home in her man's arms. I don't think I have ever seen a girl who is super care free and free spirited melt and get this romantic sereneness in her face when her man holds her, but Dara does. It makes me want to ooh and ahh a little. (of course in my own 11 year marriage romantic way).

There is one more thing I want to note. These photos were taken on saturday a few hours before the Medicine Hat sky went dark in the middle of the day with impending snow. It would seem to me that the Kraskos are very good with the weather and manage to avoid climatic catastrophe very well. (I think they may have a bit of X-men's Storm in them) I shot her brother's wedding in the summer and there were all sorts of thunderstorm, hail and tornado warnings all around them the day of the wedding at the farm. But low and behold all we got was great lighting under the clouds and great stormy skies. It's funny that his sister managed the same fate for her engagement shoot. As I drove away from the session I was looking at the snow coming and thought, wow those Krasko's are a lucky bunch. (in love and in weather!)

Andy and Kristin

I shot these two love birds a few weeks ago. I wanted to blog them earlier, but never got a chance as it seems I have more "ooh I want to thats" then I have time for. We had a beautiful day, and a really nice time down in the park. Who knew that area used to be so flooded? Kristin and Andy are hilarious and it was great getting to know them throughout the session. Looking back on the photos I really liked the connection between them. It's hard to explain, but even though they are separate individuals, Andy takes really good card of Kristin and I think it shows. Also I noticed when kristin gets really close to Andy she gets a big smile on her face. Congratulations on your engagement you two!

Fall Season is in Full Swing!

This weekend started the fall season off in full swing.

First things first. Moira had her science fair this weekend. I stopped by in the middle of sessions to see her project and wish her luck in the judging. I had just left when I got the phone call that her and her friend received the 2nd place ribbon. I am such a proud mommy as I barely went to the science fair let alone entered it. In fact, I saw the science fairs at the mall when I was a teenager, but I always just wondered if they got time off from the fair to just hang out at the mall.

Anyways on to all things photography. I had quite a few shoots this week and I don't want to be a blog hog. Is blog hog a term? It's been super tough to narrow the photos down to post, but I have to post some as I promised a sneak preview while my families wait for the sneak peak before their galleries are up.


This is Mr. E. Isn't he fabulous? I swear American Eagle should send him his modeling contract now before he becomes in demand. Seriously even I am sold I know that the blue suit can't possibly fit me.




When this family asked me to meet them in River Park in Redcliff I had no idea that the location would be as beautiful as it was. The fading light was perfect to highlight this amazing family and the personalities. I fell head over heels with their little one who has these gorgeous piercing eyes.


I got to know this Family in the Summer when I tooks Sam's Graduation Portraits. It's nice to know that they got together twice this year as some of them live all the way over in Australia. Sorry about the mix up guys, but you portraits turned out fabulous and hopefully it was worth the wait. I appreciated you understanding on Saturday morning!



This is Mr. C., cousin to Mr. E. Isn't he a sweetheart? It's been awhile since I photographed a nine month old in the great outdoors. Man they are on the move. But what's a little exercise for the photographer who spends her weekdays in front of the computer.




Please meet Michele and Ryan. They were an awesome, easy going and relaxed couple. Michele and I had been playing phone tag until noon the day of her session, but we got all the details worked out and think we were able to get a glimpse of their life together. They brought their dogs to the session, which always makes the photographs fun and light hearted. I wish them all the luck as they tie the knot next year up North!


Two Teacher in a family makes for some fun dynamics as an observer. Seriously though, this family I am getting to know fairly well as 2008 comes to a close. they are alot of fun and I enjoyed every minute of being around them. I even got to meet zack who seems to be as energetic and "crazy" as my dog. However Zack is way better at posing for family portraits.

All in all it was a fabulous weekend. The weather was gorgeous and even the rain held off as best as it could. Autumn in Medicine Hat is gorgeous, and I was happy to experience it this weekend with some fabulous people!

Laura and Joey

It's a shame that I can't leave Leo and Lauren on top of the page for awhile, nut it's going to be a couple busy weeks so the blog should be changing almost daily. I am excited to preview Joey and Laura's engagement session though. they were so cute together, I just wanted to pinch their cheeks! We had a lot of fun, waiting for twilight to arrive. Joey and Laura are both actively involved in theatre, in fact that's how they met. That story, though, is one for a different time and one that they should tell you as it's super funny and makes me laugh every time I think about it. Because they both are actors we decided to shoot at the Esplanade. The Esplanade is a great place to shoot with it's luscious grass, cool architecture and great reflections. Here you go guys, here is your preview, just a little later than 24 hours as promised. But hey look, no lint! Good thing you brought that brush Laura! Thanks for the fun guys!

Ilona and Brandon's Engagement Session

Early on Sunday morning I met with Brandon and Ilona for their engagement session. When we first got to the park the grounds were fairly wet which was a little limiting for some of the things I wanted to do with them. That's okay though, because they did amazing at everything we did. I must say and I know I've commented before, but Brandon knows how to shop, because her ring is absolutely gorgeous!! Congratulations to Ilona and Brandon, I am sorry about calling you Josh, I can assure you that there is no Josh in Ilona's life! I do have quite a few favorites from their session, but you have to check this shot first shot out! It's probably my favorite spontaneous action shot for 2008!

I think they look like a couple of Rock Stars here! I love it!


I twas fantastic hanging out with the two of you, and it was great to finally get to know you guys as a couple as well. I hope that you have a great time planning your wedding and I can't wait for the date!!

Corey and Stacey

11 years after catching my bouquet my girlfriend Stacey broke the news that her man Corey popped the question. They traveled from Lethbridge to the hat for their engagement shoot. Even their sweet dog Sadie Joined in on the fun. We traveled throughout the Hat looking for some bridges to put some graffiti on and settled on a place by the river. What we didn't know was that we would soon be attacked my swarms of mosquitoes and tent caterpillars. Yuck! The did manage to find some romance amongst the critters which I think would be hard to do. They did it though! Thanks guys for being such good troopers. Here are some of my favorites from their set!








And of Course nothing says "love" like a good old ass slap!

Ben and Jill

did an enagement session for this super cute couple named Ben and Jill...oh yes, their dog Bridget. It was a great session and we even got some romantic snow for the soon to be wed couple! Honestly, they are such a gorgeous couple..how could they not get fabulous shots! Here are a few of my favourites.

Okay who am I kidding I have way more favourites than just these four.





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Gorgeous Couple

I have been wanting to blog this entry since last month, but I wanted to get permission before I posted any of these couples photos online. Emily and Blair contacted me in the summer to do some enagement photos for them in the fall. The day that we chose was windy, but we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful setting. the fall colour were rich and bright. Emily was beautiful and I would have to say the Blair makes her glow. These two could definately teach a class in how to be the perfect couple, because that's exactly what they were!

Kim and Chris

I had the delight to shoot kim and Chris not only once but twice this year for their engagement photos. The first time we went out to Echodale. It got dark fast but we did manage to catch a few keepers as both of them had quite radiant smles in the surrounding dusk. A few weeks later we headed out to Centenial Park. They were a delight to shoot! Chris and Kim have these sparkling personalities that really seem to come out in front of the lens. These two love eachother and I got the photos to prove it!



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