This sweet boy is finally out of quarantine! 😊 I knew I would love him, but I wasn’t prepared for just how much. I feel like it was kismet that the day we brought him home, was the same day that I finally quit my job to pursue my dreams full time. I suddenly have the cutest and rather consistent 6:30am alarm clock, who is wonderful company while working from home. He also insists that we take regular breaks in the sun. He has brought so much joy, laughter, and purpose into our lives. Can’t wait to take him on adventures! ❤️ . I still have my pet portrait special on for the rest of June with 20% going to @pawsitivematchrescue ! DM for details. . . . #revealyourspirit #letitbeseen #unwaveringself #portraiture #yycpets #dogsofinstagram #calgaryphotographer #yyc #cutepets
I never thought I would get to this moment of doing photography full time. I am so grateful for every step, every client, and every little bit of learning on this journey. It’s been a wild ride to get here, but it’s all been worth it. The rollercoaster of being an entrepreneur is real and hits you on many levels. But now I have so much more emotional energy and space in my mind to heal things from my past, reconnect with passions like playing music, and get some much needed perspective on life. To create and capture beauty in this life, is truly an honour. . . . #revealyourspirit #letitbeseen #unwaveringself #nature #inspiredbynature #lovethisplace #beautifulnature #canadalandscapes #beautifullandscapes #yycphotography #calgaryphotography #liveoutthere #exploreyourworld #exploreyourbackyard #beautyinnature #fineart
It’s been a busy couple of months, which means high stress and not a lot of exercise, so it’s a good time to remind myself that I still have passes to @fithouseyyc! @dancmegs is an amazing coach there who absolutely kicked my un-CrossFit ass about a week after this shoot! Time to get back there, as I’m not sure I’ve sweat that hard since. 💦 It’s a beautiful facility, with amazing coaches and welcome to ALL levels of fitness. Who wants to come with? $5 for first timers. 💪🏻 . . . #revealyourspirit #letitbeseen #unwaveringself #portraiture #inspiringwomen #fitness #yyc #gymmotivation #sweat #womenwholift #calgaryphotographer #photography
Although she may not know it, this goddess/muse @gabbyy.lynn is a Women Who Inspires Me. I’ve always seen this amazing balance of kindness and strength in her. She always impresses me by how she doesn’t get caught up on other peoples expectations of what she should be. She knows who she is, she works hard for what she wants, and celebrates her individuality. Her strength and self respect is deeply rooted in her giant heart, and I just know she’s going to do amazing things. ❤️ . . . . #revealyourspirit #letitbeseen #unwaveringself #portrait #portraiture #runtheworld #womeninspiringwomen #girlpower #strongwomen #yyc #yycphotographer #women #calgaryphotography
Since becoming a pet owner I have experienced the absolute unconditional love and adoration one can feel for our furry friends. My dog Jake gets me out of bed in the morning, helps me take regular breaks, and provides me with unlimited smiles, cuddles and laughs all day, every day. . So in honour of our beloved fur babies, I will be booking “Pet & Me” portrait sessions in the YYC area for the month of June and donating 20% of each session to @pawsitivematchrescue . Sessions are $150 and include: 📸 A 1 hr shoot with your pet and loved one(s) at the YYC location of your choice. 🐶 15 hi res fully edited digital images 🖼 1 - 8x10 print absolutely free if you book before June 8th! 😊 The joy of donating to a wonderful cause . Upon receiving your photos you will also receive an email confirmation of your donation. . Space is limited! DM me now to book! . . . . #revealyouranimalspirit #letitbeseen #furbabies #yycpets #petphotography #portraiture #photography #yyc #yycphotographer #dogsofinstagram #catsofinstagram #petstagram #calgaryphotography
Freedom has always been an important value of mine. I feel happiest when my schedule is flexible, when I have room for spontaneity, and when I know that I’m choosing the things that take up space in my life. It’s one of the things that drew me to the idea of running my own business. That doesn’t mean I don’t have structure. On the contrary, I have a daily routine, I plan diligently and have fixed goals and values. But I use structure as a form to unleash the unexpected. I had planned this shoot, knew the location well, and even had an overall look I was aim for while editing. But I told my clients we were just going for a walk in the park, as easy as that. And if we saw something that we thought would make for a nice backdrop, we would stop and take advantage of it. I had been to this park countless times and had never noticed this beautiful bridge as it was somewhat tucked away from the main path. By leaving space to wander down a new path, the opportunity to find it arose. My favourite things about this photo weren’t planned, and I’m certain that if I went back to this park with another couple, that the photos would be completely different. I love the idea of giving ourselves the freedom to explore and witness the beauty that is naturally unveiling itself all around us. . . . . #revealyourspirit #letitbeseen #unwaveringself #couplephotography #yycengagements #portraiture #photography #yyc #yycphotographer #calgaryphotography
The first time I had my photo taken professionally I was about five or six years old. The moment I sat down in the chair for my school portrait I was so afraid and uncomfortable, that there was nothing this poor photographer could do to make me smile. The result, of course, was a terrible photo of me. (Thank god for retakes). I find it a bit funny that later on in life I became a photographer myself, but this first encounter made me want to provide my clients with a very different experience. I think it’s normal to feel unsure in front of a camera, which is why I do my best to put my clients at ease by providing clear direction, positive feedback and asking a lot of questions throughout the process. I want them to feel heard, safe and supported from the moment they contact me, to the moment I delivery their photos. My goal is for them to enjoy the process so they can see their best and most genuine selves shining through in each photo taken. No retakes required. 😊 . . . . #revealyourspirit #letitbeseen #unwaveringself #couplephotography #yycengagements #portraiture #photography #yyc #yycphotographer #calgaryphotography
It seems like the perfect day to highlight another Women Who Inspires Me, as today is her birthday! @latrinka123 aka @_youfloral Sarah inspires by tending to and pouring love into all the things in her life as a green thumb would to her garden. She has a beautiful way of balancing her life and honouring all of her connections that tells me she really cares about everything that enters and surrounds her circle. She is constantly connecting people and invigorating communities. I am also so proud of her blossoming business @_youfloral , which began as humbly as a seed and has grown by leaps and bounds by Sarah’s love for it. It is truly amazing to watch Sarah grow. Recently she traveled from Victoria to Tofino to visit me while I was filming with @whirlybirdrecords . She was such fabulous company and helped us with so many shots that we immediately decided she was part of our “dream team”. It meant so much to me that she came to visit even though I can be so bad at keeping in touch and hadn’t seen her in many years! She brought so much joy to that trip and I really felt the love. I’m so excited to have two trips planned this year to see Sarah. 👭❤️ Happy birthday beautiful Sarah. Thank you for being a wonderful friend and an amazing inspiring woman in my life. I sense many great things in your future! 🌿🌸 P.S. I still can’t believe what an amazing surfer you are! 🏄🏻‍♀️ Haha ❤️ Love you! . . . . #revealyourspirit #letitbeseen #unwaveringself #portrait #portraiture #runtheworld #womeninspiringwomen #womenshistorymonth #girlpower #strongwomen #yyc #yycphotographer #calgaryphotography
Spent most of yesterday in reflection. Over the years I’ve noticed my self confidence tends to come and go in waves. Usually I accept this as just part of being human, but lately I’ve become aware of some particularly unkind self talk that needs to be addressed. It comes in many forms such as: “I am not worthy of taking that thing, opportunity or time for myself” or “I am not allowed to express myself because I don’t want to rock the boat” or simply blaming myself or taking responsibility for things that aren’t mine. I have various theories about where these feelings of unworthiness began but I think it’s more important to focus on how they will stop. It’s taken me a long time to see the value in self love or self confidence. Maybe because they didn’t come easy to me or because I fear the idea of ego. But looking at this issue directly I now see that the negative self talk cuts you off at the legs. Having self love and self confidence means you are able to go after the things you want. It means you have the strength to stand up for yourself when you are treated unfairly. It means you have more emotional energy to be open, vulnerable, and giving. To connect these dots may seem simple, and yet I’ve missed it for far too long. My first challenge is to change the language I use with myself, so I’ll start here. I am worthy of love and happiness, and so are you. ❤️ . . . . #revealyourspirit #letitbeseen #unwaveringself #selfportrait #portraiture #photography #selftalk #selflove #yyc #yycphotographer #love #calgaryphotography #positivevibes
I could tell you that @j2hua is a boss babe, an incredible professional and an amazing wordsmith (which would all be true). But here’s what I actually want to say about her: @j2hua is the kind of woman who teaches and inspires through her kindness. Someone who constantly puts others first and brings joy to the people around her with her wit, charm, and warmth. One of the first times I met her was at a work Christmas party. I had decided not to drink as I was doing a 6 month sobriety stint to stay on track while doing some healing. Jess sat with me most of the night just LISTENING to all my bull crap and giving me supportive feedback. She didn’t know me from Adam but was kind and patient with me anyways. Looking back at that scene, I realize that’s just the kind of woman she is. Since we’ve started working together she has continually been an inspiration to keep moving forward and a supportive friend even when I’m being a DIVA and feeling vulnerable about my work. Jess, thanks for always having my back, encouraging me to reach for the stars and always putting friendship first. (Oh and thanks for this awesome idea of doing a portrait series on Women Who Inspire Me. (Seemed only right you be the first one!) So much love. . . . . #revealyourspirit #letitbeseen #unwaveringself #portrait #portraiture #runtheworld #womeninspiringwomen #womenshistorymonth #girlpower #strongwomen #yyc #yycphotographer #calgaryphotography
Just catching rainbows in my kitchen. 🖐🏻🌈
🔈Sound on! 🔈One close to my heart. ❤️ My first time filming a music video with the uniquely beautiful and awesomely talented @whirlybirdrecords ! Flip through to see the rest of the vid. Full blog post link in bio. . . . . #revealyourspirit #letitbeseen #unwaveringself #musicvideo #portraiture #photography #art #tofino #travel #yycphotographer #yycvideographer
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