Getting into the Christmas Spirit - Alkema Christmas Photos (Hamilton)

We had been meaning to get these photos done for a few weeks now...time just kept getting into the way!

These two little guys are my nephews, and if I do say so myself...they are cute!

Sammy

Jude

Happy Birthday Elizabeth! - Vineland Photography

I recently had the privilege of photographing an 85th birthday party at Vineland Estates Winery in Vineland, Ontario. Elizabeth turned 85 years old, and her family wanted to help her celebrate in a big way!

The venue for the evening was the famous Carriage House nestled between the restaurant and the winery itself.

 

Family came from near and far to help celebrate this special occasion!

I couldn't resist some food photos!

The woman of the hour. She gave a very eloquent and moving thank-you speech during dinner, what a lovely lady! I had a difficult time capturing any photos of her, as she told me "I don't really like my profile, but thank-you for coming anyway." ;)

Congratulations Elizabeth, and I wish you many more!

Sue & Bryant - Grimsby Engagement Photography

I met this couple at Liuna Gardens after work on friday afternoon. It was cold and windy, but they were great sports for putting up with me and my crazy ideas!

Liuna Gardens holds a special place in their hearts, as this is where they had gotten engaged!

I had so much fun with you guys last night! I pushed my camera harder than ever before, and the end result was so worth it!

Sophie Grace - Caledonia Newborn Photography

Meet Sophie Grace! I waited a long time to meet this little munchkin, but she was well worth it! Isn't she just scrumptious?

YAWN!

Snuggles with mommy...awww!

Thanks Josh & Er for allowing me to capture special memories for your family!

Walker Family Photos - Vineland, Ontario

I had the pleasure of photographing the Walker family last weekend! The love they had for each other and for others was evident through-out the whole session. What a truly lovely family!

 

 

Four boys...need I say more?!? I can only wish I had that much energy everyday!

So much energy, but they did sit still for a few seconds!

In the end, we did get some truly great shots...enjoy your sneak peak Noel and Julie!

Just one more...

Just one more of my favourites from Steve and Carissa's wedding!

Steve & Carissa

Steve and Carissa were wed yesterday! I will admit that the weather in the morning was giving me some anxiety as all the photos were to be done outdoors! However, the day turned out to be beautifully sunny and just a touch on the cool side. Carissa was dazzlingly beautiful and Steve looked striking in his tux! Congratulations you two, it was a beautiful day after all. I hope that it was all you dreamed it would be and more! Thank-you for allowing us to capture your special day for you!

Jayden - Hamilton Newborn Photography

Mike and Amanda had to wait a bit longer to meet baby Jayden than they anticipated, but I'd say she was worth the wait!

 

I love the innocence of this sweet baby girl and her momma...

  

She fought sleep so hard!

  

But gave in eventually!

 

Mike and Amanda, you have been blessed with a beautiful gift from God! Congratulations!

Nic & Michelle - Vineland Engagement Photography

Nic & Michelle, it was fun getting to know you (Michelle, it was fun getting to know you better!). I know that your wedding is coming up in less than 2 months, so here is a sneak peak for you! 

 

Does she not have the most beautiful eyes? I had to get a shot of those stunning eyes!

You guys are so sweet together...can't wait for the wedding!

Again, stunning eyes!

Gwen

Gwen's Birth Announcement

I had to wait for Brigette to "reveal" Gwen's official birth announcement before I could post this, I didn't want to steal her surprise! I had SOOOO much fun during this photo shoot! This particular design to based on one that I had found online a few months ago, and I was dying to try it!

Gwen - Hamilton Baby Photography

Good thing we managed to snap some belly shots the week before Gwen was born!

I think that newborns have the cutest smiles!

More Baby Bumps

I have some of the best friends in the world! Amanda and Brig allowed me to drag them around a park one afternoon to try out my new lens, and I am happy with most of the shots!

I seem to have a thing for "foot shots" lately, I love this perspective.


Mike and Mandy, you are going to be great parents!


Brig, thanks for being so patient with me as I crawled around in the grass!


These photos were done last week, and I found out this afternoon that Paul and Brig were blessed with a health baby girl! Congratulations!


Another "foot shot"!

Bebe Belly Shots!

What better way to test my new camera than to capture this funky couple! They let me do what I wanted, and went along with all my ideas (love that!).





I loved the colour of that wall behind them, could not pass that up!

The new Mr. & Mrs. Hartman!

Yesterday was a beautiful day for an outdoor wedding! The weather was perfect, the location was gorgeous, and Brian & Anj couldn't have looked more happy to be together. Brian is one of Dan's younger brothers, the middle child in the family. Here are a few pictures of the day, I didn't get many shots as I wanted to enjoy the day without my camera constantly around my neck. Their photographer is an extremely inspiring nurse/photographer whose work continues to inspire and amaze me. She truly has an eye for composition and a flare for capturing the most memorable details of the day. Check out her website as I'm sure in the coming weeks she will be posting some of Anj & Brian's photos.