Girl tribes, being a household of gals and growing up very close to my sisters and mom, I was pretty pumped for this session.
In they came, laughing, talking, telling me stories. The laughter started right away and stayed with us the whole time.
Lily, Autumn and Elizabeth - three beautiful names, for three stunning girls. What fascinates me about families is the different personalities, and this crew is a prime example. They all let their true selves show, while mom just emitted this peaceful, calm vibe.

I was in my element and could have played all day.

Enjoy.

Christine and I just spent what seemed like as long time reviewing scheduling, checking in to see where we can accommodate a few more sessions and looking at the (gasp) fall schedule. It was kind of gruelling, it felt parallel to "a painfully long bank line up when you are in a hurry and your child has to go to the washroom time"

It kind of stresses me out. Fall - NO! I need this summer to be extended. Let's not get back to regular scheduled routines until the end of September. PLEASE.

So, to balance out the anxiety I feel at summer ever ending, I went to editing the Rideout Family.

I have tons of favorites, but this one of them laughing is what I needed this morning.




These three had me in stiches with their witt and humour from the minute I arrived.
Sessions like these make me glow.

 

The light, really was glowing, it truly was this warm. Fitting. I first met Bailey almost two years ago when I travelled out to Franny Bay to photograph her and the fam. Bailey told me it was a little place on the water. I pictures a small cabin. I was wrong. Their family has a beautiful sprawling property, full of photo locations - bridges, beach, barn's, brick - you name it.  When I pulled up they were all sitting out front, chilling with a beverage welcoming me. It was a great start to an extended session that left me pretty fulfilled. Add to this how much fun they were and the gift they sent me packing with and I was feeling like the luckiest girl. So when Bailey called me to shoot  her engagement session to Reed I couldn't say yes fast enough. I should mention that Bailey wow's me - gorgeous, funny, and whip smart - so I was really intriguing to meet the lucky guy.
Together they are twice as funny, witty and gorgeous. Thank you Bailey and Reed for the wonderful evening, that felt like hanging out with friends.

And once again, thanks for the lovely gift - as you know it brought much laughter as well as lovely meals. You two really are fantastic.

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Helen had been planning a session for her and Jack for a long time. Apparently, we just needed to wait until it coincidentally coincided with her birthday. Happy birthday Helen!

This week, I have been photographing all types of talented people. For years, I have been in awe of Helen and her paintings, and eventually will have a piece hanging on my wall, I have promised myself. Check out her gallery and prepare to fall in love. But stay away from  "Aspen Woods," because it would look so lovely on my green living room wall.

Not only is Helen a talent, she is also a stunner, and Jack seems to have inherited her charismatic smile and beauty. 
Thank you Helen and Jack and I hope the session was a great start to your birthday weekend away. xoxox

I photographed Thea's big brother when he was younger, and Thea kept asking her mom and dad why there were more photos of him in the house. Good question Thea? Well, it is all taken care of now. We headed out with Thea, Hayden and family to create some casual family images and some just of Ms. Thea. I have many fave's but the simple timelessness of the image below jumped out as my ABSOLUTE fave. Hope you like it Thea.
I had so much fun on this session, sometimes I love how ridiculous my job is. I think I spent most of my time meowing like a cat.