I'm giganic...for a few more days! My maternity session with Melissa.

Posted by: Christy, Photos by Melissa

I think we left this a bit late, just shot it on Saturday, six days before my scheduled C-Section. The belly is big, you never really realize how big until you see it in photos! Normally we shoot maternity sessions at about 7 or 8 months, before the mom-to-be is too uncomfortable.



Madeline is convinced that the baby is coming out of my belly button, so cute.


The whole family spending quality time on our bed.


Madeline loves her Madeline books!




We set Madeline free to do some jumping, she was crazy. I love her spirit in this one!






Doorway to the baby room.




My big girl sitting on her poor little sibling!


Love this one of me and my little angel.


Thanks Melissa! You did a great job, I'm so glad we got this session in before the big day!!!

HALLOWEEN 2008

Posted by: Christy

You're gonna die when you see how cute my kid is! Madeline went as a cat/mouse/puppy...just depended on her mood at the time. She loved the costume, especially the make-up. We only went to a few of the neighbours houses then off to see Aunt Annie and Uncle Devin and Grandparents.






Most of the time she was a cat, to go with her kitty pumpkin.


Starting to get "cheese" down.

Zane & Muffy's Wedding at Talisman Mountain Resort

Posted by: Christy

Melissa and I photographed this wedding together at Talisman Mountain Resort....as I was/am very pregnant. I was soooo glad to have Melissa along especially for the morning after shoot in the snow. I'm not as agile as I normally am, and I had a really hard time finding snowpants and a jacket that fit over my belly.

Muffy and Zane opted for a winter wedding in the evening with a photo session the next morning. It was a great way to do it, and the weather co-operated too! To top it off they even went to the Ice Hotel for their honeymoon.

Muffy's gorgeous dress hanging in the suite.


Me, quite the belly!




Beautiful fireside ceremony.








First dance under the snowflakes.


The happy couple relaxing in front of the hockey game at the reception.


We ventured outside after the ceremony, the snow was falling perfectly for them.


The next morning, the whole crew got dressed and met us outside...for an 8am photoshoot!


My view.


Melissa's view.


Melissa working hard in the extreme conditions.




Jumping into the snow, they were a pretty brave pair.




Their dogs, Talvi and Sisu, joined us for some snowy photos.


HOT, snow princess!!!










Thanks guys, we had a great time!

Owen Sound Fall Fair

Posted by: Christy

Wow, I've made it to the fall photos...and it is only February! My Dad, his girlfriend Joanne, my niece and nephew, Trevor, Madeline and I all spent an evening at the fall fair. The big attraction was the demolition derby but we also spent some time on rides and playing games.

I'm not big on rides, you would never get me on this one!


Dad and Elizabeth....


vs. Trevor and Keith, I'm not sure if either team won.


Joanne and Maddie watching the carnage.






Dad, Joanne and the kids spent the night in a camper van outside our place...I'm sure everyone got lots of sleep that night with all the sugar we took in earlier.

A few shots from outside the camper as I was heading out to shoot an engagement session.