So much of my work is about observing people and I get a real charge out of watching a family where the children are obviously comfortable, safe and confident in their own space.  I know a lot of work and thought go into creating a home life like that for kids and I always admire it.  Here are Julie, Jean-Francois, Anne-Sophie and Étienne.

Their session slideshow video:

The session video first:

I feel my own emotions being tugged as I watch this family being together and we talk about life, parenting philosophy, motivation, travel, wine, work and enjoyment.

After studying and working in human development for years, I expect Rebecca would have a sophisticated understanding and knowledge of attitudes, motivation, learning and emotional openness.  What I see is not just an awareness or knowledge though.  They are actually living it.  They are a close, connected family and they’re happy together.  Alain and Rebecca radiate their pride in Maya.  Things take 2nd or 3rd place to relationships here.

If you start life as someone special – and you’re surrounded with love, wisdom and a deep, abiding belief that you are a wonderful creature – where does that lead?  .  … I am so looking forward to seeing where it leads Maya.  Early bets in my book are on Maya developing a sense of easy self-assurance –> something I admire in both Alain and Rebecca.

Rebecca and Alain, thank you very much for inviting me to see and capture you just being yourselves.  It’s moving to see your attitude and priorities about life, your warm hearted approach and how personable you both are.  Here are some of my favourites from your session:

The session slideshow video:

Lifestyle photography sessions in Kitchener and Waterloo. If you want to keep it real, this is the perfect photography choice for you. Family portraits, childhood photos, engagement photos, beauty photography and character photo sessions. I capture you or your children in your home, doing your own thing; being yourself.
What do you love to do together at home? Play? Read? Cook? Sing and dance and chase each other? Those are the wonderful, natural portraits I most want to capture of you. No problems with the winter weather; I come to you. You are in your comfort zone. I’d love to hear from you about what a lifestyle photography session would be for you. Give me a call at 519 589 1723 to tell me about your session.
Jay

For this year’s (2009) fall  special, click here –> Fall Portrait Special

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It’s a beautiful time of year for outdoor portraits.   ….. and that time will be gone in 6 weeks if you are afraid of the cold.  I am offering Fall family portrait specials in the great outdoors until Nov 15th 2008.  There are separate (but very similar) specials for individual and couple portraits just below this family offer.

Have a portrait session with the fall foliage colours, portraits on the beach, in the park, at your home or at your favourite place.  I have several favourites of my own to suggest as well.   Come out for a fun, relaxed and casual portrait session that is decidedly untraditional.   We will collaborate to make some beautiful, natural images that reflect your personalities.

As with all of my portrait work, I guarantee you will love your images or you don’t pay.   One week after your portrait session is your viewing and selection session.   If you don’t love the images I show you, simply tell me and I will offer a 2nd session (also guaranteed) or a complete refund of the package fee.   You choose.   No pressure and no hard feelings either.   I want you to be happy you chose me as your photographer; happy to choose me again; and excited to recommend me to friends and family who share your taste and style.

Here are 3 samples of custom designed photo collages (no two are ever the same):

Don’t see what you want in the specials above?   Book a custom portrait session and enjoy all the benefits included in the custom portrait session fee:    Separate consultation/planning session; more than 1 location; unlimited wardrobe changes; and extra images to choose from with more variety.

Some samples from Erin’s work:

See more of Erin’s photography on her blog: www.transitionsphotographyerin.blogspot.com/

and her facebook page here: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8321366706

There is a real opportunity here for people to get custom photography at a remarkable value. Erin has a good eye, she’s creative, she’s fun to be around and her introductory pricing is bound to go up. I predict this! You can book with her now through her blog or her facebook group.

Erin’s children, Sidney and Olivia, were irresistible subjects and they became my very next session: