This is proving to be difficult with how busy this year has been.

This is a good thing, of course, but it has meant temporarily putting the blog on the back burner until I can catch up.

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I have been able to shoot some product shots of my very favourite products found within The Gold Collection.

With the way photography has changed, so has the products we have had to offer. At first, I hated the thought of giving my digital files away.

These are my little pieces of art, and I worried if put into the hands of my clients, they may alter my visions and/or  print in less than perfect photo labs;

then showing these to their friends and family, without the MellanieD approval I put into everything that is given to or shown to my clients.

That is my name that is being altered and printed through labs that may not care on quality.

Finally though,  I did have to break.

After being asked for the 100th time, I decided I did have to make changes to better cater to my client and so

My Digital Collections were born.

Each Digital Collection comes with the very minimum of a 5×7 proof.

WHY? You ask.

You go it! Because quality is *that* important to me.

I want you, the client, to know…should you print professionally through me, then this is how your little piece of art *should* look.

If you print your photos and it looks nothing like the Proof I have provided you with, then you know it is the lab you used.

I really mean it when I say: every detail matters.

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Take a look for yourself ))

Have a happy weekend.

Thank you to all for  sending their thoughts and prayers our way, please continue to do so, my dad’s surgery will be done  this Thursday

and we are hoping and praying for a successful surgery and quick recovery.

xoxo

It made a change in me, that not only was obvious to myself, but also to those around me. I could literally feel it.

When I am working- when I am doing an actual photo shot,

I feel myself become completely aware of my surroundings, appreciating the moment, not worrying, being at peace and being one with myself and my art.

I hope you can also feel it, through my art, through my eyes.

A few favourite Eckhart quotes:

“All true artists, whether they know it or not, create from a place of no-mind, from inner stillness.”

“Life will give you whatever experience is most helpful for the evolution of your consciousness. How do you know this is the experience you need? Because this is the experience you are having at the moment.”

“Realize deeply that the present moment is all you have. Make the NOW the primary focus of your life.”

“Accept – then act. Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it.”

“Worry pretends to be necessary but serves no useful purpose”

Eckhart Tolle

Enjoy your sneak Peek T & L. It was so wonderful working with you. I am so excited to meet your little one!

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I just …

It was….

I am speechless.

I bet  you will be too.

Not only is pregnancy one of the most beautiful miracles a woman goes through.

But just look at how gorgeous my model was.

I.

LOVE.

MY.

JOB.

End of story.

I already have so many ideas floating around in my mind on what I want to do when your little princess arrives.

You guys were so much fun, I look forward to working with you again very soon.

xoxo

“What zodiac sign are you???”

and– as I thought…he responded: VIRGO.

Oh, the sweet, obsessive, crazy traits of a virgo only another virgo can recognize and appreciate. So I told B…. he was hired as my assistant.

But seriously, I loved this couple, they have the perfect combination of personalities. They just mesh into this perfect weave, complimenting one another so sweetly.

Can’t wait till we get together again!

I love watching a new mom become in tune with the growing baby inside of her.

During my sessions, especially with adults, I do instruct somewhat, since I know how I would feel in front of this huge camera…

and each time I ask a pregnant mommy to look down at their belly, at their growing baby….each and every time, I get the same serene, calm, loving expression that I love.

It *almost* makes me miss carrying a baby.

Can’t wait to meet your little man M.

xoxo

A loving heart makes for a beautiful home for baby to grow. Keep loving one another,

keep smiling,

keep laughing,

and your beauty will constantly blossom.

As someone who struggled as a child/teen/young woman with seeing any beauty in myself, I now make it a point to make every one of my clients feel as beautiful as they are.

And I really do see beauty in everything and everyone,

and I have been so blessed to be able to give this gift of mine to the world (ok well my little world and those who choose to be a part of it).

This couple is just so sweet… with so much love for one another, and so eager for this new phase of their life’s. I am so thrilled to be able to be part of it, and to be able to capture it this way.

Congrats to you both and I can’t wait to meet the baby.

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Another happy couple anxiously awaiting their baby to make them a family…

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Another Woman lending her body to her unborn child to develop and grow strong enough to enter our world…

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Your love together made this miracle ….

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Just another little moment until she arrives…

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It was with such pleasure to photograph the Beautiful Annie. I can not wait to meet your baby girl

With all this snow we got over the last few days, what better way to enjoy it, than going outside with a gorgeous pregnant woman and capturing her magical time.

Something about everything covered with a pure white blanket is so calming, and breathtaking.

I will never forget my first born, Liam was born on one of the coldest days in January 2004.

While this may seem like an unfortunate thing, it gave me all the more reason to cuddle up to him and  bathe in the newness, the freshness, and the warmth of my first baby.

I think child birth has to be one of the most satisfying accomplishments; there is no better feeling in the world than seeing the baby you made for 10 months for the first time. Nothing compares.

That very instant when they lay your baby on your chest, even as I write this, I can remember the distinct feeling I had with all three of my children.

It still gives me a feeling of completion, of wholeness, a feeling that can not even be described in words. I can close my eyes at any time, and relive that feeling, and I do this often.

It brings me to such a still & calm state of mind. Complete happiness.

Much like the feeling when you look outside after a snowfall, and everything is covered in a pure white blanket of snow.

This beautiful couple is keeping the gender a surprise, what is your guess?

This first image came inspired by one of my favourite photographers, Michele Anderson of Pinkletoes.