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Category Archives: Okanagan child photographer

The Girls.

09-14-10 Children, Lifestyle, Okanagan child photographer, Personal

I haven’t done this in a lonnng time, too long as I have promised “Nanny” updated photos of the girls and I just don’t deliver. So, here a bunch from the park the other day. I’ll make sure to do another post once my wedding work is caught up on….bits from our summer ( is it ALREADY over)? sniff. I’ll end the post with a Super Special photo of our KinderMiss Nevaeh on her very first day of school. She is LOVING it! ( And yes, so am I ! hehe)!

Mish.

This would be Nevaeh having an attitude. Little bugger.

My fave of Miss N. I could just smooch her little face in this one; so so cute:)Yes, I know it’s HUGE, but I love it!!!Here she is – our Kinder Miss on her first day……I can hardly believe it:)

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09/17/2010 - 6:26 am becky - you have possibly the cutest and most stylish little girls ever! makes me want to (gasp) have some of my own!!! lol.

09/15/2010 - 9:29 pm brooke bowland - you know how much i love your girls...but seriously...can they get any cuter??? i love love miss nevaeh's cheeky looks. and eve"il"...that smile, melts my heart. xo.

09/14/2010 - 10:46 pm Marlene Sandback - Wonderful as usual, but love the picture of Neveah "catching" Eve at the bottom of the slide.

09/14/2010 - 2:24 pm nancy - oh i so miss my girls!!! 2 more sleeps!! xo

09/14/2010 - 1:40 pm Jen Otchy - Too cute! I love the one of her on the slide with static hair.

Happy Father’s Day!!!

06-19-10 Children, Family, Okanagan child photographer, Personal

This one is for my Dad, and Nevaeh and Eve’s “Gimpa”. Yep, Miss Nevaeh tagged him with that name when she was just one year old, and it has stuck!  Last month I did a quick session with Dad, stepmum Dianna and their 3 kids….it had been years since they had a family pic done, and well….I guess I was the obvious choice, right?! So, don’t say anything if you see him because this image is his Father’s Day gift….I’ve printed it HUGE for his office – I think he’ll love it!

And of course to my hubby……Happy “Papa’s” Day to you too…….xoxoxoxox!

Mish

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06/24/2010 - 10:07 am Brandi - These are all stunning - you have a beautiful family!!

06/21/2010 - 7:45 am brooke - too funny. as i just put up a mini daddy post. great minds right! yah the board...he is going to LOVE it. its perfect. love em'. now to find someone that can print the board! :)

Nevaeh + Eve :: Fresh

06-17-10 Babies, Children, Okanagan child photographer, Personal

Two girls, fresh out of the tub……cotton jammies, clean sheets, bouncing and giggles. What more could you ask for?!

And yes, I do realize that our youngest mildly resembles Jack Nicholson in The Shining – darn good thing she’s cute, right?

Enjoy the pics…man, it was funny getting these. Little ones crack me right up!

Mish.

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07/03/2010 - 12:58 am michele - hehe....thank you all! They are so funny; so VERY different from each other but both equally hilarious. Nevaeh....headstrong, cautious, intelligent, emotional and a definite rule follower. Eve....headstrong, crazy, mischievous, rough, daredevil...a rule-breaker all the way! She's pretty much a boy is what I'm thinkin! It was a fun night; that's for sure:)

06/24/2010 - 10:06 am Brandi - awwww, I just love those girlies!! Gorgeous!

06/17/2010 - 9:33 pm Marlene Sandback - So darn cute!

06/17/2010 - 8:28 pm brooke bowland - these are completely hilarious. i love them. that third one down just kills me. :)

06/17/2010 - 7:12 pm Ashli Malinek - Those two girlies are too cute!!!! That's some bed head!!!

06/17/2010 - 4:22 pm Rebecca - OMG! So precious. :)

06/17/2010 - 8:51 am Rebecca - So cute! And I seriously am in love with your decor. So perfect.

06/17/2010 - 6:26 am Mandy - bah how adorable are they!! love these michele!

06/17/2010 - 6:10 am becky - Awe! That third picture is so precious!! I love seeing pics of your little girls, they are so adorable!

The Misses

06-15-10 Babies, Children, Okanagan child photographer, Personal

Just a little post of the girlies I had forgotten about. A few of these images have actually been framed up big and put proudly on our walls last month; just got so busy I forgot to blog ‘em! These were snapped after a baby session I had done at Brooke’s studio, and B decided to pick up her camera and snap a few of Eve while she chilled on the bed. Well, Big Sis decided she wanted in there ( amazing)! so I actually got some updated pics of the two of them together. I managed to catch a few shots I adore, but the majority were shot by Brooke while I bounced around trying to get Eve to peek up at us….Brooke, I love love LOVE these; thank you so much for the impromptu quickie:)!

Do I ever feel lucky to call these two cuties my girls……

by michele

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06/20/2010 - 7:20 pm nanny - what....i thought they were MY girls!! miss you all! xo

06/17/2010 - 9:22 pm brooke bowland - awe thanks. you are so sweet. i am just thrilled that we got some goodies. after photographing isla i think i can handle most any little lady!

06/17/2010 - 12:58 am michele - Thank you thank you girls:) Like I said, these are mainly all thanks to Brooke; I am so lucky to have her close by to capture moments like these...so,thanks B!

06/16/2010 - 11:09 am Gina - ohh that last one melts my heart! Love!

06/15/2010 - 10:36 am Daniela - Oh my goodness are these ever sweet....I just want to squeeze them both :) You sure make pretty babies!!

06/15/2010 - 10:11 am Brandi - So beautiful!!

06/15/2010 - 4:15 am stephanie - beautiful girlies!

Mr. Quinton :: New

06-04-10 Babies, Family, Okanagan child photographer

Here he is……Mister Quinton, born on May 25th to Mum Heather, Dad Nick and big sis Cyan. I don’t think I’ve met a prouder family…..thanks so much for having me do your photos again. Heather ever-so-kindly informed me that I am their official “photographer for life”. Not a bad title, is it?!

Their little man was a perfectly snuggable 5 days old here. SUCH a beautiful little guy with a wonderful and hilarious family…thanks again!

Are you KIDDING me with this one? Girl, you are a pro in front of the camera……thank you for being comfortable and lovey, and oh-so easy:)I heart this image:)

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06/10/2010 - 12:31 am michele - Thank you all.....yes, Stephanie the colours are so yummy in this session, Brooke - you're such a dork! And Heather and Cyan...thank you thank you..Cyan, you really are the cutest big sis ever!!!

06/09/2010 - 11:57 am Cyan - thnx so much for all ur wonderful comments about me!

06/06/2010 - 8:38 pm Robyn - Absolutely beautiful! The babe...the family...the pictures!

06/04/2010 - 8:21 pm Gina - So perfect!

06/04/2010 - 8:09 pm Heather O'Coin - OMG Michele..I love them all how am I suppose to decide which ones to put on my wall.

06/04/2010 - 2:32 pm brooke bowland - you comment on yourself? kinda weird dont cha think?? haha. it was me! hey, consider it a bonus post. lol.

06/04/2010 - 2:32 pm michele - love em'. seriously the cutest little man and family. they are going to be so thrilled!!

06/04/2010 - 2:28 pm Brandi - so very beautiful! I especially love the ones with big sis - gorgeous all around!

06/04/2010 - 3:11 am stephanie - Lovely! You know I'm a big fan of whites and creams!!

Mr. Evan:: Baby

05-29-10 Babies, Okanagan child photographer

I think some of my favorite sessions are those of returning clients…..especially when those clients happen to little ones..hehe! This adorable little man first came by to see me when he was just 4 or five days old, ( click here for photos)  and he was even easier this time around. Actually, he was my easiest and happiest little man to-date. I don’t think he stopped flashing his cute little grin the entire time. Mum and Dad, thank you so much for contacting me again….I can’t wait to see you next time around and hope you enjoy Evan’s photos:)

Michele

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06/04/2010 - 5:41 am Beth - Adorable! I love your style!

05/29/2010 - 7:03 pm Brandi - so so adorable!! You always have the best set-ups that perfectly compliment your sweet little subjects :) Love this session!

05/29/2010 - 3:35 pm s h e r r y - :) SOO cute! <3

Miss Veda:: New

05-28-10 Babies, Okanagan child photographer

This little beauty found me through my Dad…he had sold her Mum and Dad their new home and he got them a new baby session as a gift – I hope they love the results! Miss Veda was just over 3 weeks in these, and wasn’t yet 7 pounds. Just a teensy little thing, and with the most beautiful features. Thank you to Mum and Dad, Grandma and Grandpa for coming along; it was wonderful to meet you….Veda is a lucky lady:)  And once again – thank you Brooke for lending a hand behind the camera ( a few of these images are hers)  as well as wrangling my kiddos while I finished up…appreciated as always.

Enjoy!

Sweet baby girl.
One of my all time favorite new-Mum photos. Simply beautiful.
Thanks to Brooke for this great detail shot….does Veda not have amazing lips?! 

by michele

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05/30/2010 - 1:43 pm carla - oh, i love these!! gorgeous. so light and airy.

05/28/2010 - 9:44 pm Gina - THese are amazing Michele! Makes me want a baby!

05/28/2010 - 4:43 pm brooke bowland - love em. they are simply wonderful. the mother-daughter image is stunning...so serene. seriously a beautiful little lady!!

05/28/2010 - 3:53 pm Rebecca Sehn - Oooooh I love them all! What a beautiful baby!!

05/28/2010 - 9:06 am Robyn - Beautiful! In every sense of the word!

A Bit o’ Sunshine

05-26-10 Family, Okanagan child photographer, Personal



Here comes the sun, here comes the sun,
and I say it’s all right

Little darling, it’s been a long cold lonely winter
Little darling, it feels like years since it’s been here
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
and I say it’s all right

Little darling, the smiles returning to the faces
Little darling, it seems like years since it’s been here
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
and I say it’s all right

Sun, sun, sun, here it comes…
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes…
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes…
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes…
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes…

Little darling, I feel that ice is slowly melting
Little darling, it seems like years since it’s been clear
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun,

and I say it’s all right

It’s all right

First, a sneak of my Dad’s family….well, just my siblings in this one. They’re pretty good in front of the camera, don’tcha think?! ….And of course much easier for me when the girls are being held down and can’t take off! Make sure to tune in for their full post:)

And yes, I realize Eve’s hair is ultra dorky, but what else can I do when her bangs are halfway down her face and she will NOT keep anything in ?! Good thing she can pull it off……and no, she still doesn’t have any teeth; hurry up baby!!!

My newest fave of our biggest girl……I adore her little face in this one. Thanks Miss!This was a somewhat impromptu session – I literally dragged the girls with me and shot these in the few minutes before my Dad and his family arrived for their session….it was Eve’s bedtime, it wasn’t warm and they definitely weren’t into it. Regardless of all that, I’m happy with what we got and can’t wait for the next outdoor, sunshiny session:)

** Sidenote for photogs – these were all shot with my brand spankin new 35mm 1.4 . I am LOVING this lens…perfect for a “shorty” like me:) **

by michele

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05/28/2010 - 11:48 am Tiffany - I love the ponytails - can't wait till my little girl can sport one! I definitely second that lens choice - my 35mm pretty much never leaves my camera now - it's perfect for all my indoor sessions - I love that lens!

05/27/2010 - 1:08 am brooke bowland - okay, they might just be the littlest bit...oh who am i kidding!? they are soooo flippin cute!!! adore your new fave and the bw of nev. gosh she is growing up. miss eve, i hear that something has changed since this post...congrats on a pearly white poking through. and for the record, i think your pone pone is pretty darn cute! hehe.

05/26/2010 - 12:14 pm Rebecca - So beautiful! Loving that lens... it's on my list. :D

05/26/2010 - 11:15 am Rebecca - Gorgeous. Your girls are so pretty. These images are so soft and wonderful! :)

05/26/2010 - 10:05 am Heidi - Your girls are getting so big. Do you find this lens better than the 50mm? Do you have the 100mm 2.8?

05/26/2010 - 9:49 am Gina - I love your biggest girls outfit..where did you get it?? adorable photos!

05/26/2010 - 6:47 am Jacquie - Lovely Michelle! Your girls are beautiful! and I'm super jealous of the new lens!! hmm shopping trip....

05/26/2010 - 4:53 am Phillipa - absolutely gorgeous Michele...as usual. Congrats on the new lens! sweet :)

05/26/2010 - 3:35 am stephanie - Michelle, your girls are so flippin' adorable! I just want to squeeze them!! And I love that hillside location. Can I come visit and shoot there with you!? ;-)

Baby Linden :: New

05-13-10 Babies, Okanagan child photographer, Vancouver Island photographer

My cousin’s 2nd baby, and first boy…..this is a rare thing in our family – you see…we ladies dominate! So, it definitely came as a surprise when a baby boy arrived in a very short amount of time just a few weeks ago. Linden was sweet enough to let me photograph him when he was 11 days old and I was back on the Island for a visit.  Other than wanting to stay in his clothes, he was easy to calm and after just a few minutes of “shushing” him and holding a firm hand on his back he would close his eyes and drift off. Thank you Jenn for having me take his first photos – looking forward to many more:)

Mwah!

by michele

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05/20/2010 - 7:11 am Gina - These are so sweet! You make me want to go out and buy a white bedspread everytime I look at your blog......just know it wouldn't stay white in my house!

05/17/2010 - 8:54 pm brooke bowland - adorable. the one on the stripes...yumma. love it. of course, the light in these is unreal...seriously, can we just shoot in this light all the time!?

05/17/2010 - 8:06 pm Jenn - AMAZING! Thank you sooooo much for taking Linden`s first shoot. I have had so many compliments on these pictures, thanks again cuz, you ROCK!!

05/16/2010 - 5:26 pm andrea - LOVE these michele -- love love love!!! what an awesome session!

05/13/2010 - 9:53 pm nanny - he is just adorable isn;t he. Great job as usual my dear!! and i am sure the Olsen will come out in him too!! :)

Baby Sneak:: Vancouver Island

05-03-10 Babies, Children, Okanagan child photographer, Vancouver Island photographer

This past weekend I had the chance to not only meet up with friends and family, but also their new family members. I booked a room at the beautifully renovated Coast Bastion Hotel in Nanaimo, and in between sessions I enjoyed the ridiculous harbour view and the yummiest food. Mmmmm. The teeniest little man belongs to my cousin Jenn, and he was 10 days old and not yet 7lbs. Definitely made me have the “fever”. Hehe. Second was a friend and ex co-worker from back in the banking days at TD…I photographed her fam, including her “little” man….he is 19 lbs and just 4 months old. I think it’s safe to say he may take after his Dad:) Last but not least was my dear friend Jack and her gorgeous little ladies…..Jack and I have been friends since we were 4 years old, and these two little girls have two of the greatest parents I’ve ever met. Big Sis Pina is two years old, and Isabella….aka “BabyBelle” is 3 months. We had such a fun time, and even met up in the rain to shoot a few family pics the next afternoon.

I had a wonderful day….loved the hotel, loved the babies and catching up with old friends. Oh, and the light?! Dee-vine! Brooke and I are planning to shoot as much as we can in this same spot in the upcoming months and I CANNOT wait!

PS – Nevaeh and I spent the day at Coombs Market this afternoon and I think I’m still drooling!!!  Enjoy the pics…full posts coming soon!

Introducing Baby Linden – April 20th/ 6 pounds 13 ounces

Catherine, Jay and Mister LoganJack, Pina and Baby Belle

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05/07/2010 - 6:27 am Becky - Gorgeous! That first picture is perfection!!! Such great light in all the pics!

05/04/2010 - 4:43 pm Mandy - michelle! fabulous fabulous job! you rocked these! love them! i am bringing my baby out to BC when he/she comes!!!!

05/04/2010 - 7:29 am Carol Swaitkewich - I NEED a picture like the one with the momma and her babies!! So beautiful!! And the little guy on the red chair is gorgeous!!

05/04/2010 - 5:58 am Jen Otchy - Michele, these are beautiful. Such gorgeous light!!! I love the pic of mama and girls on the bed. Too sweet!! :)

05/04/2010 - 5:41 am Pam - Love the light. Gorgeous babes!

05/04/2010 - 2:59 am stephanie - Beautiful! Fav's? Mom and girls on bed with mom's big smile, baby Logan looking up on bed (he's a chunky monk like my "little" guy!) and little Linden on the red chair. So sweet.

05/03/2010 - 10:47 pm brooke bowland - okay....the light in these is so stunning. i want to pack up and move there! ha. no seriously. these are all beautiful...what a stunning group! lucky girl.

05/03/2010 - 9:59 pm Jodie - Michele they are adorable! Love the first image! I want that chair! Great work.