Amy + Family Cake Smash

I have been lucky enough to be photographing Amy and her family for quite a few years now. I remember doing a cake smash for Jace. Now it was Ellie’s turn and she did not disappoint. Before we got to the cake smash though, we did some family portraits outside. It was quite sunny out, so we found some shade by the tree in their front yard and captured some great moments. Ellie was so calm the entire time. I think she was more confused by me if anything, which worked out perfectly!

Amy then brought out a beautiful mirror and let Ellie play around it for a few minutes. She didn’t quite know what to make of it but I was able to get some good photos nonetheless. I also snapped a couple picks of their dog Oliver who is still looking great. He was busy chewing on a bone so it was relatively easy to get a good photo.

We then headed inside to Ellie’s room and did the cake smash portion of the session. Ellie was very delicate with the cake and it was a slower paced cake smash. Regardless, I got so many awesome photos and reactions. It’s hard not to with those enormous blue eyes of hers. Jace was his usual photogenic self as well.

I really can’t believe how fast time goes by. Amy says there are no kids planned as of now so I guess Jace and Ellie will have to do for now!

Kim + Ted Family Portraits - Tree Farm

This year alone I have photographed a few sessions at the Tree Farm and it is alway a favourite location of mind. The thing is, it's always in the same area. I always forget that the actual forest is massive and there are a ton of great spots throughout. Well, Kim and Ted suggested that we do their portraits at the Tree Farm but in a different section. I'm so glad they did, because it opened up my eyes to so many new spots. 

After we parked in the second (smaller) parking lot, we walked about 10 minutes through the forest to a special spot that Kimberly wanted to use. Sadly, most of the leaves had already fallen but it actually worked out, because all the leaves were on the ground which made from some great colours. Kim and Ted had their 5 month year old daughter Ellie with them as well. So I was very anxious to capture some photos of all 3 of them.

I must say Ellie was so easy to photography. If anything, she just stared at me as I took photos. I usually have a hard time getting the little ones to look at the camera, and that was definitely not the case with her. It was so cute.

It was just a mini session, so we didn't stay in one spot too long and we were able to find a few other cool places on the way back to stop and take photos. Before we got back to the entrance I noticed a nice field with tall grass and I made sure to get a few photos of just Kim and Ted. Sometimes with these types of sessions, especially one with a young child, it's easy to focus all of the attention on the group and not the parents. So, I'm glad I remember to get a few photos of just them.

I will definitely be going back to the Tree Farm to scout out some more locations in the new area. Even with winter now officially here, it just means it will be a completely different look. Thank you to Kim, Ted and especially Ellie for a great session!