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Since grad season is upon our wee town again, it feels fitting to share about my truly wonderful and dear friend Michell...
05/28/2026

Since grad season is upon our wee town again, it feels fitting to share about my truly wonderful and dear friend Michelle. Her son Thomas, her firstborn and one of the loves of her life, graduated last summer. Her planned photographer fell through and she asked if I would be able to head over to Salmon Arm to do the grad photography for her family. She has always believed in me, even when I haven't believed in myself. She has given me encouragement, support, advice, and deep deep belly laughs. She is one of the most generous people I know, and has been such a good friend to me, especially in hard times when I have felt alone. In fact, we first met (over a decade ago) because we were both in a course in Kelowna, and when it was lunchtime she realized that I was heading to lunch alone and invited me to join her and another gal to ensure I wasn't on my own. That was my first impression of her and it led to a friendship I brag about today. So the honour of going to gift grad photos for her and Thomas, and his gorgeous girlfriend Cassie, was such an easy yes! These are some of my favourite captures from that lovely day! Love you Michelle!! 💕💕💕

The rudely cold weather in May reminded me that I need to share my potential shots for March in my upcoming 2027 calenda...
05/20/2026

The rudely cold weather in May reminded me that I need to share my potential shots for March in my upcoming 2027 calendar. Please vote for the ones you like best to help me choose! March was such a strange month with fluctuating weather, and it gave me quite a variety of winter and spring moments. 💕💕💕

Recently we were at a garage sale (another passion of mine), and we saw this stunning handcrafted antique horse. It was ...
04/29/2026

Recently we were at a garage sale (another passion of mine), and we saw this stunning handcrafted antique horse. It was well out of my price range, but my mom knows I want to collect unique props for photography shoots, and she was a stealthy woman and contacted the sellers behind my back. She made them an offer if the horse didn't sell and they were open to a lower price, and that evening asked me to drive her on an errand. We ended up at that same place in the country, had a lovely chat with the owners, and I brought home my new horse, yet to be named (contemplating Pegasus because one of the pegs holding his wheels is loose, and who doesn't have a screw or two loose around here). What an honour to have a mama who believes in me so much that she invests in my dreams. Well Peggy was in my backseat the other night when I was driving my favourite backroad and came across the big herd of ranch horses that are currently up in those hills... it just felt right! 💕

A bit late to share to the options for February in my upcoming 2027 calendar, and while it feels weirdish to be sharing ...
04/23/2026

A bit late to share to the options for February in my upcoming 2027 calendar, and while it feels weirdish to be sharing cold snowy shots when the earliest Spring flowers are blooming in my garden, here we are. Please cast your votes for the best photos to consider for the February page of my calendar! I so appreciated the input I received for January, and this is such a fun way for me to put the calendar together. Thank you so much for your support! 💕

This one is titled, "Oops, my camera slipped as I hit the shutter release"...
04/22/2026

This one is titled, "Oops, my camera slipped as I hit the shutter release"...

I met this gorgeous woman, Angela, when we were both asked to join a side project at work to test and evaluate a new sof...
03/12/2026

I met this gorgeous woman, Angela, when we were both asked to join a side project at work to test and evaluate a new software system. I am almost positive that it was after the first session that we messaged each other because we just knew we were instantly friends! She is funny, charming, kind, and incredible at her job. Like seriously, if you need help with a mortgage, she is who I trust my banking needs with! I am so thankful for her friendship, and she has been such a cheerleader for me in my passion for photography. She urged me to do family photos for her, Gord, and their fantastic children a few years ago to get my feet wet and work out my nerves. We went to Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park in West Kelowna, a park I never would have discovered on my own but immediately fell in love with! Chubby squirrels abound, lush trees provide a canopy, the air is so fresh and earthy, and there is no end to pretty spots for photos. Angela's kids, Kaitlynn and Lucas, had us laughing the entire time, and it was the most relaxed and fun afternoon working with them and capturing the close relationship that they all share. Gord is the kind of dad every kid dreams of, giving his kids his full attention and being so present in each moment. The respect shared between this family made me feel so warm and so thankful to have met Angela. Thank you so much for believing in me, dear friend! I am forever blessed to know you, girl! 💕

My first "real" photoshoot was several years ago, when my gorgeous cousin Amanda and her wonderful husband Ray asked me ...
03/10/2026

My first "real" photoshoot was several years ago, when my gorgeous cousin Amanda and her wonderful husband Ray asked me to photograph their maternity pictures for their first child. It was so nerve-wracking but they were so fun and put me at ease and gave me much encouragement throughout our session. I was so unsure of myself as I headed to the city to meet up with them, but Amanda believed in me and it was such a huge honour to do this with her. We were born about a month apart (29 years ago, cough cough) and had such fun growing up with family visits to our grandparents farm. We always began each visit so shyly before becoming glued to each other's side and then begging our parents to let us stay together longer when the visits were over. So fun to look back and see the memories of this photoshoot day now as her first baby is nearly a teenager. Thank you so much Amanda and Ray!! 💕💕💕

January wasn't as snowy in Merritt as it has been in years past, but it still held many beautiful moments! These are the...
03/05/2026

January wasn't as snowy in Merritt as it has been in years past, but it still held many beautiful moments! These are the top contenders for January in my upcoming 2027 calendar! Please like your favourites to help me decide on the best picture to use for January! 💕💕💕

I deleted this photo because it was underwhelming, but as the photo disappeared from the screen I caught a glimpse of a ...
03/05/2026

I deleted this photo because it was underwhelming, but as the photo disappeared from the screen I caught a glimpse of a teeny droplet in the bottom corner of the picture. I raced to the recycle bin to take a closer look and when I zoomed in, it was kind of beautiful!! A wee glimmer! 💕

I had so much fun photographing the families who came out to enjoy the fun at Crazy Creek Farms recently! Thank you to R...
02/23/2026

I had so much fun photographing the families who came out to enjoy the fun at Crazy Creek Farms recently! Thank you to Rachel for letting me hang out and capture some memories! Bunnies, goats, sheep, a gentle pretty pony, and fun Valentines Crafts, and the rain politely held off the entire time! 💕

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