2013 In Review

I have greatly enjoyed turning my 15 year passion into this little business project this year! I am so appreciative of all of the people – old friends and new ones – who gave me the honour of capturing memories for them. To cap off the year, I have compiled some of my favourite photos from 2013. In no particular order…

Stirling Family Photography » Rebecca and Rory

This little sweetheart looking up to be lifted up by her parents in front of the setting sun.

Belleville Wedding Photography » Bobbi and Chris

An emotional moment as a groom sees his beautiful bride for the first time.

Personal » Bay of Quinte

I love living in Belleville and especially love being by the water. This sunrise over the newly formed ice was a special moment.

Fergus Couples Photography » Valen and Janina

This is one of those photos that ‘wow’d me. Janina should go into modelling!

Durham Family Photography » Jessica and Brad

A nephew having a quiet moment with his Auntie.

Durham Family Photography » Jessica and Brad

I love how it looks like this cutie wants to join in the kiss by sticking out his tongue.

Stirling Maternity Photography » Hazel and Logan

A four wheeler came by and kicked up dust, which we originally ran away from. But once I saw how it created this beautiful haze in front of the setting sun, we had to use it for a photo!

Belleville Engagement Photography » Nicole and Andrew

They have such a beautiful property! I can’t wait to take more photos here at their winter February wedding.

GTA Family/Maternity Photography » Kira and Sean

I love this – the energetic chaos of childhood with the loving gaze of their parents.

Belleville Family Photography » Clancy Family

The bond between grandparents and their grandchildren is such a special one.

Personal » Indian Brampton Wedding

What a first entrance this couple had! Love the energy and joy.

Personal » Toronto Ripley’s Aquarium

I love abstract scenes like this one.

Belleville Family Photography » Viviane and Mike

These brothers were a hoot to photograph. Their bond in this one stands out!

Personal » Toronto Ice Storm

What a storm! I was at my parents place for Christmas celebrations and when the sun came out one morning, I went out and snapped some shots.

Belleville Couples Photography » Janel and Tom

This couple was so much fun to photograph! They have been together for 11 years! I love the genuine smiles in this one.

Stirling Family Photography » Rebecca and Rory

This little cutie loves looking for caterpillars, so when Mom told her that she might be able to find a caterpillar in my camera, she stared right down the lens with such intense eyes, calling “here caterpillar!”

GTA Family/Maternity Photography » Kira and Sean

What a beautiful, genuine smile filled with love!

Stirling Family Photography » Heather and Brodie

This little guy is looking out the window to his Daddy on the other side.

Fergus Couples Photography » Valen and Janina

An intimate moment with this sweet and quirky couple

Belleville Engagement Photography » Melisa and Kevin

These two are adorable and so photogenic!

Personal » The Ex

Taken from the Ferris Wheel at the Toronto Exhibition. An annual visit for me since I was a child!

Personal » Indian Wedding in Brampton

It was my first time seeing a groom come in on a white horse, and it was just as beautiful as I imagined it would be! What a fun celebration!

Belleville Wedding » Melisa and Kevin

If I recall, the son of the bridesmaid was making some pretty funny jokes about his Mom. There’s nowhere to hide!

Personal Photography » Our Pet

This is our cat, Doodle. Here he is being groomed in the sun by my husband. He’s such a handsome boy!

GTA Family Photography » Erica and Elisha

I was so excited to meet this precious little guy. You should see the head of hair he has on him now!

Belleville Wedding Photography » Melisa and Kevin

The light, the love and the colour make this one of my 2013 favourites!

Personal » England Adventure

These are burial mounds near Stonehenge. I loved the light hitting the fields!

Stirling Maternity Photography » Hazel and Logan

A quiet moment on a beautiful early fall evening.

Belleville Couples Photography » Janel and Tom

What couple doesn’t love a smooching shot in the fall leaves?!

Personal » Ice Storm

These poor birch trees got hit hard in the December Ice Storm.

Personal » Ripley’s Aquarium Toronto

This large, beautifully lit tank caught my eye!

Personal » England Adventure

Meeting my Great Uncle was a big highlight of 2013 for me. He has these two adorable dogs – Rufus and Ollie – who are quite the models!

Belleville Family Photography » Ric and Janet

This family was about to embark on a new adventure and I was so glad to take this pensive picture of them by the Belleville waterfront.

Personal » England Adventure

For such grey skies, England makes up for it in beautiful flowers! This was taken in the Lake District, one of my new favourite places!

Belleville Pet Photography » Schell Family Pugs

Part of the reason I love this photo so much is from seeing how much his owner loves this one! Benny is a delightful pup, taking a quiet moment in the sun. I look forward to helping couples and families make more great memories in 2014! Happy New Year, everybody!