Mothers day and Dandelion Bouquets

There are so many great and fun things going on this month.  My class at The Maples School finished with a gorgeous sunshiney day and I brought in rubber duckies and bubbles for photos.  I enjoyed starting my week with the kids who love taking photos.  They are so uninhibited and the resulting art is inspiring. Sessions, wedding consults, proofing, processing orders …..... Read More

Minisessions, Girls Rock Camp and more

  What an amazing 2012 this is turning out to be.  If only because we had two weeks of June in March.  Erin was actually sent home from school with heat stroke on March 20th!!! Yes, MARCH 20th!!!  I had to double check to make sure that I wasn’t losing my mind when the school called. The year is booking up quickly.  Spring is almost fully booked and summer and fall... Read More

Spring Mini Photo Sessions {Reflections by Patty}

  It’s that time of year again.  The March Break weather was phenomenal and the kids are a little crazy and a tad excited. Time to shake off the winter cobwebs and have some fun.  What better way to celebrate that sunshiney energy then with a little photo session with Reflections by Patty. This is how it works – you have 20 minutes to get silly and have some... Read More

Girls Rock Photography Camp 2012 {Reflections by Patty}

It’s back bigger and better then ever.  Girls rock 2011 was so much fun that I am offering it again this year.  One day that is filled with all things that girls need to feel amazing and tackle the challenges that teens/tweens face.  My goal is to in one day offer skills that they can use for their lifetimes. The day is packed full with esteem building activities, photography... Read More

International Women’s Day – a message to my daughters

Today is International Women’s Day.  In a climate where it seems that every day is an official day of something I generally ignore them all.  But as my girls grow up far faster then I would like, this one gave me pause today.  It is a day to celebrate where we have been and how far we have come.   As I paused to sort through the global ramifications of my daughters becoming... Read More

The Maples School

    I was asked to do some photos for The Maples Independent Country School this winter.  It is a delightful private school (preschool to grade 8 ) located right here in Orangeville.  I teach photography as part of their afterschool programming every spring and the kids are always excited and inspiring. I spent a couple of hours wandering from class to class sneaking... Read More

Winter Family Photos

Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow. (Robert Frost – Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening) My session on Saturday was amazing.  Alex and I arrived early and walked the path as the snow fell.  It triggered a memory from my elementary school days of Robert Frost’s... Read More

Winter Fun in the Snow – Family Day Weekend

Just realizing it has been a couple of weeks since I did a blog posting.  My apologies guys, it is not because I have not been taking photos.  Quite the opposite in fact, I have been very busy with product and commercial sessions and newborn and family sessions.  January is generally my slow down and plan time.  And planning I have been.  I am anxiously awaiting delivery of... Read More

Headwaters Racquet Club {Family Photos}

Whenever asked I always say that the location and activities within a photo are important.  Not so much to me as the photographer (but believe me I do have opinions but as a parent looking at the photos.  The things that tweak the heart strings are the memories.  Looking back 20 years from now are you going to remember the studio or the background or the hair pulling, shin... Read More

giggles and smiles {Orangeville Photographer}

I have been doing tonnes of holiday light minisessions and having an absolutely blast with them.  The kids love them, I love them and the parents are loving them.  This family came to visit me Sunday morning and knowing their kids booked me for a full session to make sure that we could get everything in.  There are so many Smart Mom’s out there!! We had a blast, the kids... Read More