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We've moved!

2010-08-25T10:50:00.000-07:00

Shutterbird's blog has moved to a shiny new home.

Click here to check it out!

Don't forget to change your bookmarks as well:

www.shutterbirdblog.ca

See you there!

Alison & Graham ~ e-session

2010-06-08T08:30:00.000-07:00

Alison & Graham are one of the goofiest couples I've ever had the pleasure of working with - and I mean this in the best way possible! They are constantly cracking jokes and striking crazy poses, and it's very obvious to anyone in their vicinity that they are madly in love.

I had the pleasure of shooting two engagement sessions with them, one back in September of last year, and another in April. Although we got some great images from their first session, this last one was one of my favorites of all time - everyone was more comfortable and relaxed (both in front of and behind the camera!) and we had a blast touring Stephen Ave.

Graham & Ali, I have so, so, so enjoyed getting to know both of you, and am eagerly awaiting your zoo wedding - less than two weeks to go!

Until then, have a peek at their images, and keep your fingers crossed for them that they'll have nothing but sunshine on their big day!

Shutterbird's Website is up and running!

2010-03-18T22:57:00.000-07:00

After months of planning and re-arranging and hair-pulling, the new website is up and running, and Shutterbird Photography finally has a shiny new home!

I want to thank each and every person who has been involved in this process - I won't make a big long list, but you know who you are!

Your input, advice, expertise, your kind words and yes...even your butt-kicking, are what kept me going through this difficult process. Without your help and support, I'd be curled up in the corner, banging my head against the wall. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Now click HERE and check out the new site! I hope you enjoy it - I'm quite proud of it!

(The blog will stay the same, and you can access it from the website now, too.)

Cold...as Ice

2010-02-02T14:03:00.000-08:00

When Britt told me she wanted snowy conditions for their holiday shoot, we waited...and waited...and waited!! Finally, when the snow came and everything was pretty and white, we knew it was time. The only problem was that we had sub-zero temperatures...-25C!!

Even with the freezing cold, we knew it was our last day to get the shots in time to send out holiday cards, so in the end, Britt, Josh, Brookie and furbaby Maeby toughed it out, bundled up, and played around in the snow.

Brookie was even brave enough for some snow angel action...although afterwards she wasn't too happy about her chilly little bum!

A trip to Timmy's warmed everyone up, and really...how can you not smile when there's donuts around?

Thanks for being such good sports, you guys. The cold was worth it! :o)

It was soo windy on the bridge!

One of my favorites of the day!

Ewww, gross!!

Maeby was freezing!

Girls against boys (Brookie, you totally won!)

I'm not kidding when I say it was WINDY! (Sorry, Britt, I love this one!)

Aren't those big blue eyes gorgeous?

Nom nom nom

Alina & Johnnie

2010-01-19T09:52:00.000-08:00

This Dominican wedding was one of the most memorable trips I've ever been on...and it had nothing to do with the resort or the beach (which were gorgeous), and everything to do with the company. It's not very often that you get nearly 40 people to attend a destination wedding, but when you have a couple like Alina & Johnnie, it's very easy to see why their family and friends made the journey. They have one of those connections that you can feel as soon as you meet them...they radiate happiness and love in everything that they do.

During the ceremony, I'm pretty sure there wasn't a dry eye in the house. Alina looked stunning (STUNNING!) and I don't think Johnnie stopped smiling after he caught sight of his gorgeous bride.

The ceremony was full of the most heartfelt speeches, a special performance by the beautiful maid of honor accompanied by her awesome husband on the ukelele (yay Jessie & Chris!), and even some clothes swapping near the end of the night!! And no, you cannot see those pictures :o)

At the risk of sounding cheesy, the whole day was pretty magical, and I am honored to have been a part of it.

Ali & JB, thank you so much for inviting me to be a part of this amazing week. You and your loved ones made me feel welcome from the very start, and I am so lucky to be able to call you friends.

The couple whispered their vows to each other...so cute!

So happy!

Abbey Road, anyone?

One of my favorite shots of the day!!

See? STUNNING!!!!

Love, love, love this one. Right before things got a little crazy!

Alina & Johnnie : e-session

2009-11-12T20:24:00.000-08:00

I was introduced to Alina & Johnnie by one of my wicked awesome former co-workers (hi Jessie!) and I knew if they were as much fun as the stories I'd heard, then I was in for a treat!

Turns out the stories were true :o) and I was super excited to spend a few hours with them hanging out around Kensington for their engagement session.

Here are a few of my favorite images...I hope you both enjoy them! I am so looking forward to joining you and your loved ones in the Dominican - the countdown is on...I know your wedding is going to be one for the books, and I am so very thankful to be a part of it!!

Alina, those eyes! You are going to be a GOR-GEOUS bride!

This next one was right after Alina had a little mishap over the back of the bench...thankfully she wasn't hurt, but it did make for some great laughs!

Johnnie was a fantastic model, he took direction like a champ and kept us laughing!

Vince.Tracy.Stanley

2009-11-02T06:18:00.000-08:00

My wonderful neighbours Vince & Tracy are parents to the cutest baby alive (it's true, I checked). You met Stanley a few weeks ago, and I think that there is no better way to start a Monday than with his adorable face!

Our shoot took place on a VERY warm late summer evening, and at first Stanley wasn't having any of my camera. We fixed that with a little peekaboo and some paper destruction, and after that he was all smiles!

Thanks to all three of you for a great session, sore backs and all!

Danielle & Steve - teaser

2009-10-22T19:12:00.000-07:00

A few teasers until the bride & groom have a look. Full post coming soon!

Baby Stanley

2009-10-09T11:22:00.000-07:00

A sneak peek of the adorable baby Stanley. He was such a blast to work with...not only because he's absolutely adorable (that name is too cute!), but his facial expressions were priceless.

Flurry of editing

2009-10-05T20:35:00.000-07:00

I'm currently editing in my spare time, which is not nearly as much as I'd like, but I suppose that's the peril of having a full-time job.

Needless to say, right now things are moving a wee bit slow, but in the coming weeks when I'll have my entire day to devote to my passion, I'll have images from Danielle & Steve's wedding, Alison & Graham's e-session, and baby Stanley, my adorable neighbour! Just wait til you see this little man!

Check back often!

This one time...

2009-09-21T18:38:00.000-07:00

After many, many, many years of doing nothing but talking about my dream, I am finally going after it.

It's most likely the scariest thing I've done in my life to date...well, other than that time when I gave a presentation to a room full of VP's and my fly was down the entire time, but that's a story for another time!

I guess what I'm trying to get across, is that standing on this ledge, with one foot hanging over, not knowing what lies beneath me? It's the happiest I've been in a very long while.

You know what makes me even happier? That you're coming along for the ride.