Remove door; tighten seat belt; let's go!!

Had an opportunity yesterday to take some aerial photographs. Here are some images showing the progress of the Epcor Bldg on 101 St. and, (the must discussed over the years), Federal Bldg on 109 St.
Notice the amount of green we still have in Edmonton.

A Dogs Life

Ahhhh…the acreage life; over four acres of beautiful trees, flowers, a Mom and Dad, and two lovely daughters. Then there’s the head of the household, Bailey the dog; an affectionate companion, great cuddler, iffy watch dog, and great wasp killer!
My thanks to Bailey and family for all your warm smiles.

Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice

Still waters run deep. The shy little Zoe, who met me with her mother at the studio, turned into a jumping whirlwind with twinkling eyes. There must have been something in those hot pink socks!

Another First

What a thrill for Danielle and I to have been selected to photograph our first Hindu wedding. Thank you Shalini and Kam.
The colours were stunning and the atmosphere almost surreal as we photographed the ancient wedding rituals.
As in all weddings though, two people are pledging their love and lives. Catholic, Protestant, Hindu, whatever, the emotions are real.
And another first; as one must remove their footwear before entering the temple, this was our first wedding ceremony assignment running around in socks only. Boy, am I glad I darned the holes in my socks the night before! I can't speak for Danielle!!;-)

Korner Lunch

When I first got into photography we were set up on the 2nd floor of an old building on 95 St. Damn cold in winter & boiling hot in summer. We'd often walk two doors up to the Korner Lunch run by Sam and his wife. Soup and a Sandwich for about a buck ninety five...no tax!

Brandy and Travis Wedding

July 25, 2009...it was, I believe, the hottest day of the year for Brandy and Travis. AND...the weather was really warm as well!!
Danielle and I certainly had a warm reception from both families as we followed them through their day.
A bit of heat...slightly swollen digits..third finger left hand...and that ring sat perched between the knuckles for awhile. However, Bandy was not to be denied and eventually that band slipped into its rightful place. That's now a little story for their future family.
Thank you to Brandy and Travis, June and Don, and Elaine and John.

Cheers!

A Couple of Cuties

We had the opportunity to enjoy some time with Grace and Sierra. Grace is the older sister: impulsive, busy, full of beans and, 'a model in training'.
Sierra is the thinker. She is quiet and tends to watch the world a wee bit before she jumps in.
In one of our family groupings both wanted to have their arms around Dad. A few tears later we got everything solved and the world was right again.
Thanks for the memories.