"LITTLE LOVE"

I LOVE Valentine's Day.. it's not too long before it's actually here.. but here's a taste of what has been going on in photo-world on my end :)

Last weekend I had some great families come and join in the "LITTLE LOVE" mini session!
It had a wee bit of a rocky start, some shy/resistant little ones, but we had fun!
The kids looked great!

Another session is coming up this SATURDAY!
I have ONE more space and then I'm filled up :) 11:35 on JAN 28 if you know of anyone interested! <3

but on to the pics!

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<3 JML

Snoooow

I know a lot of others complain about the snow... but I love it.
Though I'm sure when I start driving in it my opinion will change lol
On the weekend we took our son across the street to play in the snow, as he didn't get to really experience it last year.. being only 4.5 months at the time :p

He loved love looooved walking in it. But would not touch it. Period.
But we could throw it at him and he enjoyed it.... go figure lol
Today the preschool is open, so I hope we can all go outside today and play in the snow!

Also on the weekend, it was a very nice experience that we were able to attend Faith Lutheran Church in Burnaby.
Sadly, they are closing their doors. Though, my greatgrandad was one of the members who helped commission the church and built a gorgeous cross out of the wood and materials from his shipyard.
It was nice to be there for my Mumup, and support something that meant so much to her.

I'm normally not on the comp before I go to work, or at least here anyway lol, so enjoy some pics of our weekend!
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<3 JML

tripped... and didn't like it much!

daddy coming to the rescue

it's alllll good!

The Blues (Personal)

Sometimes I have a really bad habit.
I really beat myself up. I feel like I'm a failure, even though I'm trying. I just feel like I can't cut a break; or will.
There are so many things I want to have in life.
I am working so hard, and often too much, to make it happen.
Though, when I slack off the tiniest bit... I fear it's going to slip away from me..
I wish some things, for a change, would just fall into my lap.. but life never goes that way for me.
I've never really won anything, never been the one to find a $100 on my doorstep... you know "LUCKY"

To others I am probably the luckiest in the world - I'm not saying I don't have things others may desire, I'm just saying I wish luck would sway my way and in my favor for a change.
But I digress... lol :p

Sometimes I really feel like what I do is unappreciated. Most don't understand what photography really entails.
It isn't about "just" taking a photo... you're capturing a memory. A special moment that you may not have thought twice about until you hold it in your hands and behold it with your eyes.
I take great pride, and time to make sure a image captures just that.
The light is right.
The angles are flattering.
The smiles are gleaming.
All heads accounted for.
Your vision is inside my vision; a collaboration of creativity.

I love what I do, but it's frustrating when I hear "You just take pictures"
Heh.
I can tell you, the pictures I take and have of my own, are not just pictures.
They are a part of me, and memories I hold dear and create for others to treasure for years to come.

For this reason, I feel very lucky to do what I do.
I feel honored to be someone many have chose to make these treasured keepsakes :)
I hope to be luckier and create more memories for others, as well as preserving more of my own family.

Live and love the moments you have, and don't forget to capture them along the way <3

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<3 JML