Born This Way!

Emma: hip, funky, confident, beautiful, smart, talented, fiesty, girly, she is a
wonderful mix!




Repeat clients rock! It's great to build a relationship with a client, and then see them again and again, knowing that they love their pictures enough to come back. I first met Emma last year when her Aunt brought her in for pictures as a birthday gift. I thought that she was sixteen, boy was I wrong, she was only 13! You can check out her session from last year here.

Emma and Karen came back again this year for some more photos to celebrate her 14th:) Great location, rockin' outfit, amazing accessories, and a great attitude = fantastic session! Emma is into acting, and with her confidence and skill I am sure that she will be famous in the future.

Happy Birthday Emma!

Kristy & Eclipse

There is something about horses that is quite amazing. I don't know much about them, and I have never ridden one but when you find yourself standing beside a horse you can't help but be in awe of their beauty and strength. My dear friend asked me if I would come out to her sister's house to take photographs of her niece and her horses for a birthday present. We had a lovely morning watching Kristy get Eclipse ready and then warmed up, ready to jump. Kristy had such a gentle nature with her horse and you could feel the bond that was between them. Here are some of her pictures, shared in a video (I am just loving pictures and music together lately).

Oh Canada!

We are pretty lucky to live in such a great country. When I was in university Canada Day was all about making your way to Ottawa to enjoy the festivities on parliament hill, and then dancing away the night at some local pub. My Canada Day festivities have changed over the past few years, and now (at Grant's request) we have a family bbq at our place. This year was great! Grandma & Grandpa, Mèmere & Poppa, Uncle Tim & Auntie Kat and Uncle Luke all came out for lots of food, swimming and some silly shenanigans (mainly involving the boys and the bounce castle). July 1st was another "Happy Canada Day!"






Here is a little video of the Dowker Boys having some Canada Day fun!




A photo of Uncle Tim, courtesy of the Maxer, pretty good (but I'm a little biased).



Some photos from our Canada Days in 2006 - 2010.





Grant at six months old.

Miss Caitie Turns Two!

It is such an honour when families revisit you time after time. I've had the pleasure of photographing little Caitlin since she was just seven days old. It has been so special to watch her grow as she has visited my studio over the past two years. Caitie is just so adored by her parents Catherine and Sean. Now Caitie is an energetic, sweet, and beautiful little toddler who is ready to explore everything! Happy birthday sweet girl:) I look forward to meeting again soon.












A look back at Caitlin from seven days old through her first birthday.

Kindergarten Graduate

For some reason "kindergarten" sounds so little. I picture playing, crafting, circle time, routines, cuddles and lots of giggles. In my mind it is safe, secure and innocent. Grade 1 seems so grown up, it's full days, a new teacher, and a different playground with lots of "big" kids! Well, I now have a kindy graduate and a soon-to-be grade 1 boy. Grant has thrived in kindergarten and he has changed so much from the beginning of being a junior to a senior. He couldn't wait to go to school each day! Here is Grant as a "kindergartener" in a nutshell...



Junior Grant
- made many new friends at school
- loved Bob the Builder
- got his first black eye
- went to Florida
- had the chicken pox
- learned to ride his bike
- loved to fish at the cottage
- became obsessed with Toy Story
- learned to swim



Senior Grant
- learned to read
- joined a basketball league and piano lessons
- became the proud owner of Smokey the hamster
- loved Transformers and Beyblades
- his favourite thing to do at school was computers and playing
- loved playing Super Mario Bros. on his wii
- started golf lessons



I am looking forward to our summer vacation being filled with swimming in our pool, lazy days playing at home, cottage visits, and spending lots of time with our friends and family! I'll have the next couple of months to wrap my mind around that fact that I will have a son in grade 1!