This is a conversation I had with my daughter a few moments ago...
Me: I love you honey
My daughter: Daddy loves me
Me: Yes, Daddy loves you and I love you too, everybody loves you.
My daughter: Everybody loves me?
Me: Yes, everybody loves you.
My daughter: Oh my goodness!!!
Here's my girl....my love!!!!
Age 2 and FULL of love...
Okay, this is killing me.....I can't post any pictures from the bridal session I did with Lindsey and her amazing 3 girlfriends, Liana, Alex and Janel a couple weeks ago...because no one is allowed to see Lindsey's rockin' dress, hair and make up prior to her wedding in July....but I still want to blog just to send a shout out to the girls to say THANKS for the great afternoon...it was filled with lots of laughs, special moments, unique locations (ie: beware of dog!) and some delicious cool ones to wrap up the day.
Oh Joshua, Lindsey looked stunning...
Here's a link to Lindsey and Joshua's e-session from back in November - I can't wait for your wedding - less than a month away now!!!!!!!
And a shout out to Sean Paul, my editor, and Vince, my videographer, who are working on a "Behind the Scenes" video I'll be posting soon (again, AFTER Lindsey's wedding - because she's the "star" of my video). And stay tuned, I have some BIG announcements coming soon.....July is going to be a VERY exciting month....
And a special thank you to my husband for helping out that day too - you're the best!
Here are some shots of my videographer, Vince, the day of the shoot. He was everywhere that day; over my shoulder, out the car window, climbing up ladders - he got some sweet footage! Thanks again Vince!!
Some blog posts I write alot, and some only a little... this post doesn't need many words; I think the photos speak for themselves...I mean LOOK at how cute this little guy is?!! Seriously!!!!
I knew the photo shoot was going to be amazing when the first frame in my camera looked like this...(honestly, this really is the first shot I took!)
Oh yeah, Tolbin loved the camera!!
A couple weeks ago, I enjoyed a lovely drive to an acerage just west of Edmonton where I got to meet 10-month old Tolbin and his beautiful Mom, Erin and Dad, Adam at their home.
These are some of my favorite pictures from our morning together. It was so great meeting you guys!
Introducing sweet Liam! I have known Liam's father, Chris, for a very very very long time and I was so excited to hear the news that he had become a father; just days later the emails were flying back and forth and a date was set for Liam's newborn photo session. Chris and Shanna are a wonderful match and I know they are going to make excellent parents, smothering Liam with all the love possible.
Below are some photos I captured of baby Liam at just 3 weeks old. I think every family should have newborn pictures taken of their children, they grow so quickly and it's easy to forget the precious little details of a newborn...tiny toes, hands, and just watching them sleep.... I LOVE IT!
Chris and Shanna, I look forward to hearing updates along the way....the memories have just begun!
xoxo
Jaleen
I have so many great shoots to tell you about....but I'm in the middle of editing a wedding I shot earlier this month so my work load is a little crazy right about now....
I'm also shooting a video, developing albums, ordering canvases for clients and building a garage (uugg...) LOL
However, I just HAVE to share a few of these images with these amazing families.
More detailed blogs coming soon, but in the meantime, here is a little sneak peak for:
Al, Kristin and Keirson (3-months old)
Chris, Shanna and Liam (1-month old)
Adam, Erin and Tolbin (10-months old)
Shawna, Chris and Ryann (6-months old)
Wow - gorgeous children!!!!!
PS: Enjoy this beautiful sunshine.
xoxo
Jaleen
My day started with an extra large cup of coffee, I turned my music up loud as I made my way to Fort Saskatchewan. I was nervous, but excited at the same time, that's how I always feel the morning of a wedding...I am so excited to see how the bride decided to do her hair, I finally get to see her dress and best of all I get to witness the most important day for two amazing people in love. And this day was all about Darilynn and Joel.
Darilynn greeted me on her driveway, and for a split second she took my breath away: 1) with her sheer beauty and 2) with her huge bear hug LOL!
The day started out with a few detailed pictures of Darilynn's dress and fine details. And a shout out to Hair by James for doing an amazing job with Darilynn's hair. The girls were laughing and dancing to the music pumping through the house...you could feel the excitement in the air!
Friends and family gathered for the ceremony and after a few finishing touches in the back room the time had come for Darilynn's father to walk her down the aisle to meet her groom, Joel.
Immediately after the ceremony we made our way in to Edmonton for pictures. It was so great hanging out with Darilynn and Joel and their awesome wedding party; Adrienne and Murray. There was lots of laughing, dancing and Darilynn and Adrienne even brought out their 80's legwarmers for a few silly pictures.
The weather was perfect and the fun continued as we travelled to a few locations throughout downtown Edmonton. We even managed to borrow someone's bike for a prop.
After dinner and speeches I snuck outside with Darilynn and Joel for a few more photos...the light was gorgeous and the streets were empty...these are some of my favorite photos. Enjoy!!
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your special day. It was an honour...
It had been a few months since I'd met Carlos and Lindsay in person, and sure we had emailed back and forth a lot since then, but it wasn’t until I saw Lindsay step out of her jeep that I remembered how beautiful she was… Wow! My smile grew bigger and bigger as I greeted them and began looking at their outfits for the shoot and talking about the funky locations I’d scouted out for the day. I knew we were going to have an amazing afternoon together.
Carlos and Lindsay do not have the typical love story….no, rather it took patience, after all, the timing had to be perfect….and in the end, things fell into place just they way they were meant to be.
These two went to high school together and even though they had a lot of mutual friends, they never really talked much. It wasn’t until 2005 they ran into each other again and exchanged brief hellos. The interest was definitely sparked and neither of them could forget the person they’d just met…met for the second time…. Lindsay found herself lost in thought, “Wow, I can’t believe I never batted an eye at him in high school, he’s so cute!” There was something about Carlos….there was something about Lindsay….and that brief conversation stayed in their minds for years to come.
Their paths crossed again a couple years later at a wedding; Lindsay knew Carlos would be at the wedding and she couldn’t wait to see him again...and Carlos stared at her almost the whole evening. I highly doubt it was coincidence that he ended up behind her in line as she was waiting to refill her wine glass….and again they reintroduced themselves a third time… from then on the night was filled with sweet conversation and laughter…and in the end Carlos built up just enough courage to ask Lindsay for her number… but Lindsay didn’t hand out her number quite that easy…there needed to be a little bit of a chase…however, it wasn’t long until Lindsay got tagged with a message from a friend that said, “Carlos won’t let me sleep if I don’t get your number for him.”….and of course, she happily obliged. It was at that time that their love story officially began, and the rest is history in the making…
Lindsay loves the way Carlos smiles and laughs and when I asked Carlos what his favorite thing about Lindsay was I thought he’d say it’s her beauty, but of course, that’s a given…Carlos said his most favorite thing about Lindsay is that she treats him like a king, yes, the way she looks at him, it gets him every time. At our photo shoot together I got to see and hear Carlos’s smile and laugh and yes, I saw how Lindsay looks at Carlos…their love is genuine and you can clearly see these two are best friends.
On August 1, 2009, these best friends will be joined as husband and wife at a gorgeous outdoor ceremony to be witnessed by close friends and family...and I'm honored to be their photographer and document this important day for them....the continuation of their love story...
The most important thing in life is…family….wouldn’t you agree?!!
I had the opportunity to photograph this amazing family a few weeks ago and it changed my life.
I first got to know this family through a dear friend of mine (Barbara Hull-Chan), she came to see me one day and was so excited to tell me that her grand-daughter was coming home soon. Barbara loves her grandchildren; I often hear stories about her Angel-girl, Amelia, and I knew Barbara just couldn’t wait to meet her newest grand-daughter, Iris. Barbara’s excitement was contagious and I sat on the edge of my chair as I listened to every single detail about her great news…
Deidra and Dean have a 7-year old daughter, Amelia, and they were soon heading over to China to bring home their adopted daughter, Iris, whom they had been waiting for, for years. Deidra and Dean blogged about their stories and adventures and it was through their blog I fell in love with their story and felt an overwhelming desire to offer this family a photo shoot…they NEEDED to have one!!!
We laughed, played and skipped, and in the end we captured some amazing photos that will hold a special place in my heart forever. I hope you enjoy this little sneak peek Deidra, Dean, Amelia and Iris – it was an honour meeting you and spending an afternoon with you in the park.
Yes, the most important thing in life is…FAMILY….and this family is full of love.
Deidra and her family also love the environment; Deidra is the co-owner of a business called TulaJane. TulaJane is an Edmonton-based firm specializing in helping people reduce their environmental impact; in both personal and/or professional arenas. Check it out if you are interested in learning more about some environmentally friendly options for your lifestyle. www.tulajane.com
Darilynn first noticed Joel's gorgeous eyes and his incredible smile, they exchanged quick glances and a little grin...but neither had enough courage to say hello...not just yet.
A few weeks later they were together again, Joel was playing it cool, showing of his rollerblading skills when all of a sudden he found himself flat on the ground, Darilynn, the sweetheart that she is, rushed to his side to make sure he was okay... and that is how they met.
They hung out as friends for a long time, and in this time Darilynn became the girl that, for some reason, Joel had an uncontrollable desire to dip, all the time!
It was in Banff on top of a mountain, where Joel asked Darilynn to be his wife... and on May 2, 2009 I will have the honour to photograph the special moments of their big day in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.
I first met Darilynn and Joel in November and honestly, it felt like I was out for coffee with long-time friends. I just knew we were going to have a blast working together and I was right! Last Saturday, Darilynn and Joel rocked their e-session!
I was greeted with a giant hug from Darilynn and from that moment on the afternoon was filled with laughter, excitement, and even more hugs.
These photos make me smile, they are so fun and truly reflect Darilynn and Joel's personalities; love for life and love for each other.
Stay tuned for pictures from their wedding...I am so excited!
This is one shot we just had to get!!!
Darilynn and Joel showed off their athletic skills with this funky jumping shot. I LOVE it...
...and since Joel was game for jumping, we got this shot (even with our audience). I had to demonstrate the "jump" to Joel and couldn't stop laughing just imagining how ridiculous I looked - I don't have a bone of athleticism in my body...but did manage to land on my feet (whew!)
Darilynn's expression is hilarious....and Joel got great air!!!
Hey guys, can't wait to see you again....in just two short weeks!!!
