15 years ago (or more) Scott and I went to College together… haven’t seen him since! So it was great to reconnect with him and meet his family as we got together on a chilly December morning to photograph his family. They are a great family who obviously get along very well and have a lot of fun!
Walking nicely with his big brother…
Until he notices the camera!! ha ha
It was the Santa run in Burlington that morning – there were Santas everywehere!!
Celebrating life and love,
Krista
I am really loving these “Just Because” sessions this month! It is exciting to see people coming to simply celebrate their love “just because” though photos!
Darlene and Terry are fairly new to dating each other – and they are so sweet together! They just beam at each other! Their whole face lights up – loved watching them together! Darlene emailed me after to say that they had been nervous, but really enjoyed themselves. I did too!
My favourite one is below….
Celebrating life and love,
Krista
Cherie is one of my dearest friends. Our kids have grown up together and refer to her as “Aunt Cherie” and her kids call me “Aunt Krista”. We don’t see each other as often as we like, but when we do it’s like no time has passed. Going out for coffee we can skip straight to the heart in our conversations – and I love this gal’s heart!
A couple weeks ago we went camping with Cherie’s family and our good friend Carolynn’s family. Before we left Cherie said “I have some big news – I’m not pregnant – but I want to tell you in person.” We had so much fun guessing – but never guessed this!!!
Cherie’s big news is…. she is riding bike across Canada to help raise money and support for cancer! Cherie is a nurse at Sick Kids hospital in Toronto and has seen far too many children dealing with cancer over the years. You can read Cherie’s story here – and if you feel so inclined, please donate to this great cause!
Last week I did a 5minute photo shoot of Cherie with her new bike. So very excited and proud of her!!! Love you, Cherie!
Celebrating life and love,
Krista
It was so fun to meet little Aishling yesterday! Her parents, Alan and Diana, are just smitten with their two month old daughter… and I could quickly see why! This munchkin is so sweet and well-behaved! I’m completely smitten!
Celebrating life and love,
Krista
I cringe every time I utter these three little words “just a minute.”
It’s summer holidays for the kids and they’ll come up to me and ask me to read to them, or go for a walk or just hang out… and I’ll catch myself saying “just a minute”. Eden is my drama queen, and she’ll ask “What’s more important, mom, your computer – or your youngest daughter?” Talk about a kick to the gut.
This summer I have a goal. I want to enjoy the moments with my girls – now. Not in just a minute. Because those minutes quickly add up… and soon they won’t be asking to hang out. Perhaps it will be me asking them to spend time together, and I don’t want their learned response to be “Just a minute”.
And it’s not just my kids – but the loved ones in my life. Yes, life is busy. But are the tasks I’m doing more important than stopping and giving the gift of my undivided attention? Usually not.
Last night after supper we went for a walk. So simple. But the kids just come to life at these simple things – like time with mom and dad. They laughed and giggled, hugged and skipped. When I look at these images I want to remember the joy in giving the gift of time… now. Not in just a minute.
Celebrating life and love NOW,
Krista
Tonight’s post is a bit of a personal note….
It seems like every single week I hear of another marriage that has ended. It breaks my heart each and every time. No word of a lie, as I sat down to write this post I checked my email and had yet another email with the devastating news of a breakup.
I’ve seen enough of my friend’s marriages break up to realize it is often not the big things – but all the small, pesty things building up over time. Life gets busy. Slowly the one we couldn’t live without takes the back seat to work, bills, kids, friends, home…. life. I wrote about my own journey with this HERE.
Earlier this year I mentioned “Just Because” sessions. I am not naive enough to believe a photo session can save a marriage. BUT… I do know that marriage is worth celebrating. And at Edison our motto is “Celebrating life and love!” Taking time out to treat each other like you were on an engagement session. Spending time to get yourself ready for your spouse, having fun cuddling and being together. No kids. No housework. No work. Just the two of you.
I have heard from couples who I have photographed “Just Because” sessions for, say things like “this was great for our marriage!”
My “Just Because” sessions from April got postponed to July because of my Haiti trip… and we still have a few openings this month. I encourage you to take time to celebrate your love this month! I do not have any more weekend openings – but with the long summer days (hallelujah!) we can shoot well into the evenings if your schedules do not allow for daytime sessions. Contact me at info@edisonphotography.com with the subject “Just Because” if interested!
And because I’m so passionate about seeing marriages last…. if you have been married 30+ years we’ll include an 8x10print with your session.
Celebrating life and love,
Krista