Vancouver Newborn Photographer - Sweet Dreams

When this boy's mommy called me to book his newborn photos, she prepared me that he was a rather alert baby. So of course, with that in mind, I was ready and allowed extra time. He, in turn, proved us wrong. He slept the entire time, without so much as a peep, and woke up only to get some milk, before going back into a deep slumber ;-)

BTW, this little boy's daddy is one of my heroes.  He is a teacher and I just want to take a second to say thank you to all of the BC teachers working hard each day providing support, education and care to our children. 

As I'm sure it is apparent by now, if you have followed my blog for some time, I absolutely adore working with babies and children, but no matter how much I love it, I won't deny that it is hard work.  Yet my job pales in comparison to the hard work teachers do!  As a mother of two girls in the school system, I can appreciate that it takes a special person to dedicate themselves to educating young minds and giving them a strong foundation so that they're able to tackle any challenges they might face in their adult lives.  It's not just about reading, math, science or social studies.  The problem solving skills acquired during school years can have a profound effect on a person's life, and I know from personal experience that teachers can literally shape an individual's path in life. 

I won't lie and say that the recent job action by the BCTF has not inconvenienced me.  And I know I have it easier that most parents, since I can juggle my schedule around if need be, but I completely support our teachers in their quest to provide BC students with the attention they deserve.  As an ESL student myself, I owe so much to the teachers who saw the potential in me, despite the language barrier, and gave their personal time to offer me the extra support I needed so that I could keep up with the regular students in class.

I hope you will join me in supporting our teachers in their fight for our children's education.  You can read more about it here.

I apologize for the serious tone, so moving on, enjoy photos of this gorgeous little boy :-)

Vancouver Photographer - Intrigue

Ahhh, Valentine's Day! The day to slow down, relax and focus on a softer, more intimate part of your life. Being a mom is not easy (neither is being a dad!) and many couples get lost in the day to day duties of being a parent, forgetting to take the time to just talk to each other. You know, the way you used to talk before you started worrying about the shopping list, who's turn it is to do the dishes, or which preschool will give your baby the best chance to get ahead in school.

Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to remind yourselves that you're not just parents. I challenge you to turn off your computer this evening. Forget about checking your phone, or what's on TV. Don't talk about your kids, or work, or chores. Just talk about you, what you like about each other, what things you like to do together, perhaps share a secret ;-)

I believe a little bit of time together, really communicating, means a lot more than a trinket or flowers. Don't forget the power of a compliment. Believe it or not, men often feel insecure about how they look too, so Ladies, tell your men how dashing they look. And when your husband tells you that you're beautiful, believe him! You may not notice it, but he sees all the intriguing things about you :-) The shape of your lips, the dimples when you smile, the way your hair falls on your neck; all the little details that make you the beautiful woman he fell in love with. And if you just can't see it, let me show you!

So many women get absorbed with being a mother, that they forget about themselves. I think that's the main reason women have a hard time believing when they're told they're beautiful. They don't believe the sensual, alluring woman she was before her babies arrived is still part of who she is.

Inspired by my gorgeous clients, I am happy to introduce the INTRIGUE session. A short and sweet session to showcase your natural beauty. This is available for a limited time only, so if you're interested, please contact me for more details.

I hope you have a fabulous Valentine's day and that you take me up on my challenge ;-)