A little light

I spent this past Friday evening with my most favourite person in the world, my Mom...

I dragged her out into the -8 degree evening to the beach of Spanish Banks.  I was dying to shoot the paper lantern festival and Mama (the great sport that she is), came along with me to check it out! Reflecting on this past weekend, it meant even more to me than it had when I was there initially experiencing the festival.  Our family unfortunately lost a very special member and I would like to dedicated this post to her.  I have been so lucky in my life to be surrounded by the most incredible women.  They have all shown me what it means to be emotionally and physically strong.  While this post goes out to one of them in particular, I would also like to dedicate this to all of the strong, smart and beautiful women out there.  Thank you for continuing to be your authentic selves and teaching others what it means to embody strength.  That is truly beautiful.  xo

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Amelia & Derek's Family Addition

Amelia & Derek were such a blast to photograph!

These two are truly like peas in a pod.  Their hilarious and goofy antics made for a beautiful yet, cheeky photo shoot.  Derek didn't quite measure up in his "Hubba Bubba" bubble gum blowing skills.  With many attempts to get that perfect bubble, it seemed like an impossible feat.  I must admit I even tried and failed miserably!  Blowing a big bubble under pressure is a LOT harder than you would think!  Sometimes you just have to know when to throw in the towel...  ;)  All in all we had a ton of laughs and I had a great time capturing the love and the beginning of the new Reid family chapter.  I can't wait to meet this little one!

Congratulations Derek & Amelia!!

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