DIY BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHY DURING CORONAVIRUS

DIY BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHY DURING CORONAVIRUS

I kept this list of photos to 15 must haves, making it small and manageable because above all, having my husband present with me and just as involved in experiencing the moments as they happened was my top priority, not having him worry about getting all the right shots.

7 Ways to Thrive Under Quarantine With Kids

7 Ways to Thrive Under Quarantine With Kids

Here are my 7 top tips to thrive under quarantine with your kids. I’m going to share what kinds of things we do to keep busy at home, what kind of routine and rhythm guides our days, and what we do for homeschooling. Hint: It’s all about simplifying and slowing down.

HOW I FOUND HEALING FROM TRAUMA THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY

HOW I FOUND HEALING FROM TRAUMA THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY

At this exact same time last year we were experiencing a miscarriage after an entire first trimester of pregnancy. Finding healing and being ready to try for a baby again were not easy, but they did happen, and I want to share a little bit of this very personal journey of mine and how I found healing from this traumatic loss through, believe it or not, photography.

ASTRONAUT THEMED THIRD BIRTHDAY

ASTRONAUT THEMED THIRD BIRTHDAY

This little kiddo turned 3 last week, and his obsession with Astronauts and Space were all I needed to pick a theme for his third birthday party and run with it. If you’re anything like me, you love looking at the details of people’s parties and sneaking a peek at the way other people decorate, so let’s get started with this cake…

LOVE IN THE CITY

LOVE IN THE CITY

These are my sister’s engagement photos! Earlier this year my sister’s boyfriend proposed to her at the Candy Store in the small town of Nanton, where they first met and had their very first date. So cute, right?! And I was there for it, so let me share that hilarious story.

INTERNATIONAL HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL

INTERNATIONAL HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL

If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, the Heritage Inn in High River is hosting the International Balloon Festival again. We went last year and had so much fun! It’s a great place to make memories that the kids will never forget.

HIKING GROTTO CREEK CANYON

HIKING GROTTO CREEK CANYON

I love it inside Grotto Canyon, I think it's incredibly gorgeous (and shady, depending on what time of day you go!).  The rocky footing can be a little trickier for the kids than a plain path, but it's also way more fun for them to climb their way through, jumping their way across the creek over and over again.  Who am I kidding?  I found it really fun too!

EMERALD LAKE LODGE {INTIMATE WEDDING}

EMERALD LAKE LODGE {INTIMATE WEDDING}

I want to share this beautiful and intimate wedding with you.  I want you to enjoy the photos and let them tell you the story, see if you can discover why photography is so important to me as a tool to transport us back in time and to tell the story of relationships, even without words to describe.

FAIRVIEW LOOKOUT HIKE {HIKING WITH KIDS AT LAKE LOUISE}

FAIRVIEW LOOKOUT HIKE {HIKING WITH KIDS AT LAKE LOUISE}

Our best family memories seem to be made when we spend some time outdoors together, and nothing makes the kids feel more accomplished than when they complete a hike.  I always make sure to make a big deal of it and point out how proud they feel of themselves and how proud I am of them, building in those positive feelings around outdoor adventures.