Changing Colours

With the seasons changing colours to shades of orange, yellow, red and brown, it reminds me that another year is coming to a close.

I was doing some reflecting while I was going through these photos of my amazing niece and nephew.  They have grown up so fast over the years and even seeing how much they change in just one year is unreal.  It makes me wish that life had a pause button at times.  However, days keep coming and seasons keep changing.  This is why sometimes you just have to stop what you're doing and make time to play!  

This is how I spent my afternoon...

Post Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S2eTV2v3V0

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The Suzick Family Part II

I was asked by the Suzick family to capture some fun photos of them all together again.  This time it was with their newest family member, their pug/chihuahua cross, Ricky.  I had a great time shooting with these guys the first time around,  and was looking forward to doing another shoot!

We met at Gary Point Park in Steveston, B.C.  It was a very bright, hot and sunny day.  A perfect day to play on the beach with the boys.  Their two boys came out looking very sharp with their matching mohawks and plaid shirts.  Jackson (the youngest) held my hand as we made our way to the first location.  This happened multiple times through the shoot and it made my heart melt.  

I absolutely adore this family and had a wonderful time capturing their love and incredible family dynamic.  

Thanks Suzick family for a wonderful day at the beach!

Enjoy some of the photos from our shoot...

Post song choice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1dFjloBZYo

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Jen, Josiah & Topper

I had a great time doing a photoshoot with Jen, Josiah and their recently adopted German Shepard, Topper.  It was Topper's first time at an off leash dog park and he was more than excited!  Not only was it his first time at the park, but it was also his first photoshoot experience!

Jen & Josiah had spent a lot of their free time volunteering at LAPS (Langley Animal Protection Society) as dog walkers.  When Topper came the facility, the two of them fell instantly in love with the big bear.  They had to have him!

It was quite upsetting to hear about Topper's life before Jen & Josiah adopted him.  He had spent the majority of his adolescent life tied up to a fence on a farm.  For the past 3 months the family of 3 have been working together with a dog trainer at the adoption center, continuing Toppers rehabilitation into a loving, social environment.
Having not had a lot of socializing with other dogs, Topper was a bit on the excited/nervous side...  He soon settled after we walked him around for a bit.

I am a HUGE dog/animal lover. 
I really enjoy working with animals and testing my patience when it comes to photographing them.  Topper was no exception.  He was a lot of dog to work with...  All 100+lbs of him.  However, he was a really good boy.  He listened quite well for the most part.  He sat, stayed and posed perfectly for the camera.  Something that many of my human subjects have a difficult time with. He he he...

Jen & Josiah were absolutely lovely.  They were such warm hearted people, we got along so well.  In fact, we are already planning a doggy play date to bring together Topper and my dog Kai. 
I had a great time capturing their happy little family.


Here is a song that I thought suited our shoot together: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HORhWtXuOT4

Please find my favorite photos from our photo-date...

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