Dao + Keith Christmas Family Portraits
When we originally planned to do this family photo session is was earlier in the season. Well, it ended up working out for the best because doing it during Christmas meant I got the chance to visit Dao and Keith's beautiful house. This session was definitely a little Christmas themed as we started the shoot right beside their huge tree while sitting on the winding stair case.
When we originally planned to do this family photo session is was earlier in the season. Well, it ended up working out for the best because doing it during Christmas meant I got the chance to visit Dao and Keith's beautiful house. This session was definitely a little Christmas themed as we started the shoot right beside their huge tree while sitting on the winding stair case.
Once we got some great shots on the stair case we took some really fun photos on the couch. Of course, both of their dogs joined us for those ones as well. Because it was such a nice day out we spent the other half of the session outside. So, everyone got on their winter clothes and we checked out their backyard. Outdoor photos are definitely my favourite kind as it allows for a lot more freedom. The kids had fun as did Dao and Keith. Not only did we get some great family shots we also came away with some awesome individual photos too.
Thanks again to Keith, Dao and their family for inviting me into their home and letting me photograph them. They were so easy going which made for a very relaxed and extremely fun hour!
Tyra + Hayden + Jayme - Jumbo Gardens
Jumbo Gardens was once again the location for my latest portrait session. The last time I was here it was Fall time, but this time around winter was in full swing which meant a totally different setting.
Jumbo Gardens was once again the location for my latest portrait session. The last time I was here it was Fall time, but this time around winter was in full swing which meant a totally different setting.
Tyra, Hayden and Jaime joined me this time around. Because they close friends I have had the opportunity to photograph Jaime here in there but not really for a prolonged period of time. So when I had an hour with the entire family, including their dogs, Mack and Diesel, I was super excited.
It's always a challenge to do a family shoot when dogs are involved but luckily in this case, both of them are well trained. It took some patience but they always eventually posed for us. Jaime, as usual, was a natural behind the camera. He played by his own rules but we managed to get him to stop talking and stand still for moments at a time.
All in all it was a very fun session with a wonderful back drop. I think everyone had fun even though we had to trudge through the snow. My favourite photo of the day was when Max and Diesel patiently and anxiously waited to be untied from the tree.
