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Welcome to my Brand Spankin New Blog!

I am so excited to have a new home for my latest and greatest sneak peeks!! Here are a few things you should know about moi:

I'm happily married to Steve, aka....Awesome!

I have 5 crazy munchkins that keep me VERY busy.

I wear sweats unless I actually have to leave the house.

I LOVE Diet Dr. Pepper.

I LOVE to sing really loud in the car. 

I LOVE to shop.

And I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Photography!

 

I currently have one appointment left in March and I am now booking into April!  I do leave spots open for newborns.  We can't always predict their arrival.

 

 

 

PERSONAL | “WPPI……here I come!”

I just wanted to let you know that I will be out of the country for a whole week!!  Yeah!  I’m so excited to attend WPPI again this year.  I’m ready to learn lots and find some wicked new products to offer to my amazing clients!!  I am meeting up with some of my gal pals when I get there.  I am actually on my own til friday night which is giving me D-Disease!!!!  I’m super duper nervous about being on my own.  I’m sure it’ll all be fine………….right?  Anyhoo, a big shout out to the two most amazing men in my life who are taking care of my babies til I get back.  Without my hubby and my dad I wouldn’t be able to go.  I think I’m the luckiest girl alive to have them on my team!!!!  LOVE you guys! 

 

I will take lots of pics to share with you when I get back!  Until then……Enjoy these pics of my oldest baby girl and a couple of her own gal pals!  This picture makes me excited to spend time with my girlfriends…………

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Check ya later!

~Tj~

PERSONAL | “Cravings……..”

No, I’m not pregnant!  Yes I am craving some yummy yummy brownies!!  I just wanted to post some pics of my little Kobester making these delicious brownies that Auntie Nat, Uncle Mark, and the cuz’s…..yeah it’s a new word…..sent to us for Valentines Day!  We had lots of fun making these.  We still have one more mix to make and we can’t hardly wait. 

The mix.

The mix.

His favorite part.

His favorite part.

Still his favorite part.

Still his favorite part.

Me, "KOBE take the whisk out of your mouth and smile!!!"

Me, "KOBE take the whisk out of your mouth and smile!!!"

He just couldn't wait!  "Mom.....I soooo Hungry!"

He just couldn't wait! "Mom.....I soooo Hungry!"

And of course, nothing goes better with chocolate cherry brownies than a Diet DP.

And of course, nothing goes better with chocolate cherry brownies than a Diet DP.

 

Check ya later!

~Tj~

March 3, 2010 - 1:49 pm Kyla - Dr Pepper is a definite MUST with brownies! LOL! Such cute kiddos and pictures!

March 3, 2010 - 3:07 pm shannon sewell - oh great.. now i have to go make brownies. ;) ~S

March 3, 2010 - 3:39 pm Tj - Hahaha......do it!

March 3, 2010 - 4:29 pm Nataly Harris - Darn, I was hoping that this was a post about baby #6...hahaha... Glad you got the package...I need to seriously lose 80 lbs. because I eat wayyy too much chocolate...can't stop the addiction!

SPRUCE GROVE NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER | “Lovely”

I have had the hardest time trying to narrow all of the pictures down.  I ended up with a lot of really great shots of this lovely little angel!  She was NOT going to close her eyes.  Even when she started to doze off, she would open one eye just a bit to see what I was doing!  I swear she could feel the camera getting ready to take her picture.  It was crazy.  She did eventually fall asleep and I was able to get a few sleepy shots.  It was nice to meet you guys.  I’ll have your gallery ready in the next day or two.  Until then…..ENJOY!………………………………….

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The cute little crib is from one of my favorite stores………Country Pumpkin!  Cute eh?  If you like it and have to have it, e-mail me tj@anecaphotography.ca, and I can get you the address.

Check ya later!

~Tj~

February 25, 2010 - 8:07 pm Krista - BEAUTIFUL!!!

February 25, 2010 - 8:17 pm Lindsay - Laura, these pics are amazing. Your baby girl would make any picture look perfect. Photographer did a great job. I hope i get one :) xoxoxoxox can't wait to hold and squeeze her! xoxoxox

February 25, 2010 - 8:17 pm Stacy Hanley - Just love all these pictures...sure would be hard to pick a favorite when they're all just perfect!

February 25, 2010 - 8:27 pm Laura Burgh - Tj, The pictures turned out to be amazing!!! They are just georgous!! I can NOT wait to see the rest of them!!! :)

February 25, 2010 - 8:28 pm Courtney - What a princess... she is beautiful. Wonderful work.

February 25, 2010 - 8:38 pm A-J Dixon - Beautiful photos! She sure is precious

February 25, 2010 - 9:41 pm Karen Burgh The Nana - Wow! what beautiful pictures you have taken of my first grandchild, I cried when I saw them. We live in BC and I will not be seeing Lila until mid April. Now I can look at these beautiful pictures everyday until I see her in April. Thak you for sharing your great talent. Best Wishes Karen or Nana Karen x

February 25, 2010 - 9:56 pm jen courtenay - the pictures are adorable.

February 26, 2010 - 12:20 am Tanya Gray - They are all absolutely beautiful!!! It would be hard to pick just one favorite :)

February 26, 2010 - 12:43 am Great Aunt Sue & Uncle Paul - These pictures are beautiful. We so enjoyed looking at them. Thanks for sharing them with us !! What a precious little angel !!!

February 26, 2010 - 1:12 am Maureen - WOW!!!! What a beautiful little angel. I love all the pictures, great job

February 26, 2010 - 1:52 am Julia H. - What a cutie - lovely photos to put in Lila's memory box!

February 26, 2010 - 2:17 am Heather Mowers - Amazing photo's! You two are going to have a hard time deciding!!

February 26, 2010 - 3:15 am Susan Nicholas - What beautiful photos, I had a tear when I saw these and as we live in the UK it was wonderful to be able to see Lila so soon after she was born. Love Susan and Neil x x x

February 26, 2010 - 5:51 am chantal loveless - wow i am jellious i wish i had pics done like taht.... they look great...

February 26, 2010 - 6:16 am Laura Mitchell - Oh! WOW!! Beautiful, Beautiful baby girl! All of the pictures your little sweet heart are gorgeous!!!!

February 26, 2010 - 9:31 am Mary - The gift of life .....a miracle caught on camera. So beautiful

February 26, 2010 - 10:20 am Amy - Such wonderful pictures, so cute ! :)

February 26, 2010 - 12:41 pm Cathie Conway - Hello Lila, you are absolutely perfect!

February 26, 2010 - 12:53 pm Kerri Hatt - I love them all... The one where she is wrapped in a pink cloth is so beautiful. She just looks so perfect.

February 26, 2010 - 12:53 pm Cathie Conway - Hello Lila, You're pictures melted my heart!

February 26, 2010 - 1:24 pm Jean - She is so cute and all the pictures are amazing - really liked the one where Dad is holding her and she's wide awake and so alert. Jean

February 26, 2010 - 2:13 pm jean - brian said he would sooner have a puppy she's beautiful i love the photography she is diffinatley a BURGH

February 26, 2010 - 2:21 pm Bonnie - I love then all I don't know how your going to pick which one... I would just get them all...

February 26, 2010 - 5:01 pm Trish - They are all great.I love teh bleack and white one and the sleeping one.

February 26, 2010 - 5:06 pm Kelly - wonderful pictures just when i think i've picked a pic i go to the next one and i love that one to......good luck picking just one

February 26, 2010 - 5:09 pm Joanne Murray - What a little doll.Would never be able to pick a favorite as they are all soooo beautiful.Would love to be able to hold her in my arms.

February 26, 2010 - 6:07 pm linda scott - your work is breath taking, so so beautiful !

February 26, 2010 - 6:43 pm Jamie Burgh - Hey TJ pictures came out amazing. Thanks again!!

February 26, 2010 - 7:43 pm aunt Melinda - they are all so sweet, i can't wait to show the boy's & dad!

February 26, 2010 - 8:28 pm Barb - Welcome to the world Lila, you picked great parents. you are adorable....simply adorable!

February 26, 2010 - 8:38 pm Hillary & Sheridan - So precious! I love all of them. Especially the first one. So Cute!

February 26, 2010 - 9:05 pm michelle - she is totally beautiful......i love the pictures

February 26, 2010 - 11:53 pm Janet Gionet - I absoutly LOVE the one in the little crib!!! SIMPLY ADORABLE~! Great photo work! Good luck choosing the photos! And thanks for letting us have a boo at them too! :-)

February 26, 2010 - 11:55 pm Candice - She is so beautiful. Congratulations to you both. It brings a tear to my eye! I want to get Katie done by them now:)

February 27, 2010 - 12:00 am Shirley Stockwell - Lila's beautiful and the pictures are amazing. She so darn cute. I wont one!!

February 27, 2010 - 12:02 am Alan Stockwell - Well done Laura and Jamie. you made a beautiful baby. Great pics.

February 27, 2010 - 12:05 am Sarah K - She is absolutely adorable!!!! Can't wait to see more pics

February 27, 2010 - 12:11 am Shirley Stockwell - Lila's beautiful. The pictures are amazing. She looks so darn cute.

February 27, 2010 - 12:14 am Alan Stockwell - Well done Laura and Jamie you made a beautiful baby. Great pics.

February 27, 2010 - 1:22 pm Jason W - The pictures are awesome. She looks fantastic!

February 28, 2010 - 12:15 am marie - Oh my gosh these pictures are too cute! Lila is beautiful!

February 28, 2010 - 12:11 pm Darren - Nicely done! It will be hard to decide which ones to get.

February 28, 2010 - 2:54 pm Cassandra - These are AMAZING. I love all of them.

February 28, 2010 - 2:57 pm Jessica - These are so cute.

February 28, 2010 - 2:59 pm Jason - Congrats awesome pictures

February 28, 2010 - 3:00 pm Jason - Congrats awesome pictures all the best too the both of you

February 28, 2010 - 4:58 pm Tory Mulak - Wow the pic are wonderful!

February 28, 2010 - 9:51 pm Heather Jaques - cuteness!! love the props, so need to check out that store! great job TJ!

March 1, 2010 - 3:12 pm Caylee - What a sweet baby and very cute crib, I might have to go check it out!! ;) GReat pics :)

March 2, 2010 - 12:24 pm Tammy P - Congratulations guys. She is adorable!! Enjoy watching her grow.

March 2, 2010 - 7:49 pm Mary M. (Nanny) - what beautiful pictures and beautiful granddaughter!

March 3, 2010 - 3:29 pm Katelin Allen - My friend Cassey directed me to this page, and she is so cute. I love how classy they look, but really simple and clean. I suppose that having such a beautiful supject helps.

March 3, 2010 - 9:12 pm cassandra leamon - your new little bundle of joy is the cutest! Congrats to you and your new family!:)

March 3, 2010 - 9:12 pm Cassandra - congrats laura and jamie!

March 3, 2010 - 9:13 pm Kyle Schram - These pictures are really wounderful! Congrats!

March 3, 2010 - 9:14 pm Penny - Wounderful pictures! They are truly amazing!

“CANVAS SALE OVER THURSDAY NIGHT!!!!”

Don’t miss out on the wicked canvas sale!  Get your order in before Thursday Night!

 

tj@anecaphotography.ca

February 25, 2010 - 9:20 pm Bonnie Hannan - I LOVE THEM ALL!!!!

“LOVE YOUR CANVAS SALE!!!”…………………………….

Who doesn’t LOVE a sale?!!  My supplier is having a sale so I am passing it on to YOU!!!!  The sizes are limited but the amount isn’t.  This is your chance to get those Gallery Wrap Canvases that you’ve been wanting!  Now, I can’t say how long this is going to last.  I could get an e-mail telling me it ends tomorrow.  I don’t think that’s going to happen but you never know.  ;)   To get in on this action, email me at tj@anecaphotography.ca

Here are the sizes and prices of the Gallery Wrap Canvases:

                  Reg.     Sale

16×20 = $ 285  ~ $200
16×24 = $ 325  ~ $225
20×24 = $385   ~ $275 
20×30 = $435   ~ $300
24×36 = $550   ~ $375

These all come ready to hang.  I will attach some pictures so you can see what a gallery wrap is.

This is showing the texture of the canvas.
This is showing the texture of the canvas.
This is what a gallery wrap is.  The image is wrapped around 1.5" or 2.5" stretcher bars.
This is what a gallery wrap is. The image is wrapped around 1.5″ or 2.5″ stretcher bars.
This is the back of the gallery wrap canvas.  It's ready to hang.
This is the back of the gallery wrap canvas. It’s ready to hang.

 

If you have any further questions, shoot me an e-mail.  You have to have had pictures taken by Aneca Photography to get in on this goody!

Check ya later!

~Tj~

SPRUCE GROVE NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER | “A sweet treat!”

This was such an awesome newborn session.  I love it when they do what I want them to do.  This little guy was such a sweet treat.  He stayed awake for the “awake” shots and slept when I wanted him to sleep.  AHH……if they could all be this easy.  It was nice to visit with mom too.  She is such a beautiful lady!  I sometimes wonder how I got so lucky to be surrounded by such good people.  Thanks for the good time Elaine!  Enjoy your sneek peek!

25 COMMENTS AND THEY WILL RECEIVE A FREE 8X10!

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~Tj~

February 20, 2010 - 6:30 pm alison - Oh Elaine, he is such a beautiful baby. I can't wait to see him in person. These are wonderful, TJ. I love the 3rd one especially- in fact I think she needs a free 8x10 of it....can I make multiple comments? hee hee

February 21, 2010 - 12:22 am Elaine - I love them all!! My goodness TJ, you are amazing! It was so fun to spend the morning with you and to have these beautiful pics of our little angel. Thanks for everything!

February 21, 2010 - 12:25 am Pamela - I love the "pea pod" shot and the one before that the best.

February 21, 2010 - 12:58 am Melinda Burton - He's such a treasure. Congratulations Elaine! Wonderful photography as well.

February 21, 2010 - 1:12 am Tina - LOVE the pictures! Elaine, he is beautiful. TJ great job with the pics!!!

February 21, 2010 - 1:34 am michelle fowler - Very beautiful pictures love them all,congrates.

February 21, 2010 - 10:38 am Aimee - Hey Elaine, these pictures are amazing. What a beautiful baby you have!! I can't wait to see you guys!!

February 21, 2010 - 12:02 pm Michelle - Aaawwwww!!! No wonder they are such cute pics, with such a cute little peanut!!!!!!! Congrats on the "newborn"

February 21, 2010 - 3:25 pm Janice Guigon - What a little sweetie! Great pics, congrats Elaine & Matt

February 21, 2010 - 5:04 pm R. vanBruggen - Matt and Elaine, Keep makin those babies. The world needs lots of beautiful children. Congratulations. Bob and Fran,

February 21, 2010 - 5:14 pm grandma - Awesome pictures!!!!! super cute baby...... Does anyone think he looks like me maybe??????? Be nice.

February 21, 2010 - 5:16 pm Kate O'Connell - Very cute!! Love the pea pod one and the expression he has in the bucket! Good job!

February 21, 2010 - 5:21 pm Tiffany - I love the sweet pea shot!!!!

February 21, 2010 - 6:03 pm Leah Merryweather - TJ, you are amazing!! I realize you had a fantastic mom and baby to shoot, but they look fantastic!

February 21, 2010 - 6:05 pm Dana Kendall - Beautiful pictures!!!

February 21, 2010 - 7:48 pm matt fowler - those pictures look really good. maybe i will actually get to go see him one of these days

February 21, 2010 - 8:02 pm admin - Fantastic! You are almost there. Only 8 more comments!!

February 21, 2010 - 8:33 pm niki - He is SOOOO Cute! Congrats and I can't wait to see him!

February 21, 2010 - 8:55 pm Glenda - beautiful baby and mom...beautiful photos, too

February 21, 2010 - 9:50 pm Lori - Wow --- what a perfect little man!

February 21, 2010 - 10:00 pm TeLeni - So cute. I love the last one with him in the basket. Excellent job, as always TJ.

February 21, 2010 - 11:24 pm Jenny - Love the pictures, so cute! I am one proud auntie!

February 21, 2010 - 11:44 pm TIMBOB - Uncle is pretty proud of his new little nephew. I am happy for you elaine and matt. These pics are sweet.

February 22, 2010 - 12:12 am Amy - Whoever did these photos has great talent. I absolutely love love love the one with you whispering in his ear. It actually made me tear up. He's gorgeous and so is the mommy :) and she caught it so beautifully. I think that would be my 1st choice for a large picture. Very nice website as well. I enjoyed peeking around. Congrats again!

February 22, 2010 - 2:19 pm Leah Merryweather - It took a long time to decide, but I think I like the one in the black blanket best for closed eyes, and the mama and son number 3 for the eyes open pics!!

February 22, 2010 - 6:29 pm mikayla lafond - he is the cuttist littel thing those are the best pics cant wait to see him 4 real congragulations wondering if the girls like him see you soon mikayla

February 22, 2010 - 6:54 pm admin - Congrats Elaine!! Pick out your favorite picture!

February 23, 2010 - 5:27 pm Sandy - He is sooo adorable,and cute I might have to come and get him for awhile.

February 23, 2010 - 7:41 pm Simone - Elaine he is just adorable. Congrat

February 23, 2010 - 9:41 pm mikayla lafond - elaine he is soooooooooo cute and has a lot of hair i love the picture when you are wispering in his ear cant wait to see him

February 26, 2010 - 12:38 pm Yvonne - What awesome pictures. Can't to see you guys. Take care.

February 26, 2010 - 9:27 pm Auntie Maureen - Dear Elaine and Mat your little man is beautiful. However I should not refer to him as little after learning what a lovely big boy he was. The pictures have such nice poses and are all so good. Congrats to the two of you.

March 2, 2010 - 12:32 pm Elaine - Thanks TJ!! I'd love picture #3 for the 8X10. I'll call you to order another one. Thanks again, I just love these pictures of my little man!

SPRUCE GROVE CHILDRENS PHOTOGRAPHER | “What lookers!”

Yesterday my best friend was here with her kiddos!  Of course we had to take some snaps of the boys.  We never get pictures of these two.  It’s always the girls!  They actually like their picture taken.  We had all of 5 minutes to get these shot and out the door to pick up kids from school.  I think that we did a fabulous job!  These two were awesome in front of the camera.  I love these kids like they were my own.  Now you can update your wall pictures of your boys.  Thanks for the good time!

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Check ya later

~Tj~

February 19, 2010 - 7:55 pm Andrea Hallett - LOVE their expressions! Adorable boys!

February 20, 2010 - 1:38 pm Angie Higa - These must be Angie's boys! The first picture I see a little mini Brian Jensen. Adorable :) BTW, I still haven't seen her, are you sure she moved down this way? ;)

February 20, 2010 - 10:03 pm Jackie - Very impressive for 5 min of work! Love Brady's expression in the last one!

February 23, 2010 - 1:46 am ina harris - Angie Cute pictures. Good to see that you were able to visit with TJ and the kids. Your kids are growing up. Love, Bob and Ina

February 23, 2010 - 6:01 pm admin - Angie....oh she's there! Trust me. I'm having wicked withdrawls!!!

February 26, 2010 - 1:59 pm Robbi - Awee..the boys have changed so much since I saw them last! great pics TJ as always

February 26, 2010 - 10:12 pm Angie - Maybe I should be demoted to just 'friend' as this is the first time I have been on your new site. The boys look awesome and Brady just said "go back mom, go back to TJ's". I even like the spaceship! Your other pics on here are so amazing. Makes me wish I had another baby.......NOT! Thanks for the good times.

SPRUCE GROVE CHILDRENS PHOTOGRAPHER | “What a Beauty!”

I had lots of fun with Miss “K”!  The second she showed up here I knew I was in for a treat.  She has such an amazing sense of style.  She came with a few different outfits that just blew me away!  What a beautiful girl!  I especially loved her last one.  We had some fun with that.  “K”, you just radiate cuteness.  Good luck with your festivals this year.  Just flash the judges your sweet smile and you’re sure to win!

Enjoy your sneak peek!

SHOW HER SOME LOVE ~ 25 comments and she’ll receive a FREE 8×10!

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February 17, 2010 - 9:28 am nancy norris - TJ...what a treat to come home from my night shift at the hospital to see my little girl's pictures. You are an amazing photographer! I can't WAIT to see the rest. Thank you for capturing my little girl soooooo beautifully. Can't wait for family pictures!!!!

February 17, 2010 - 11:38 am Cama - What a doll! Stunning pictures!

February 17, 2010 - 9:44 pm Allison - cute girl... love her clothes.. did she bring those herself? Love the b/w one.

February 17, 2010 - 9:54 pm admin - She totally brought all her own stuff! Isn't she such a fashionista?!!

February 17, 2010 - 10:58 pm nalen aguilar - Because I want her to get the freebie, I will comment lol! I agree, she must be a fashionista, she could be a model of kids dresses :)

February 18, 2010 - 9:57 am Janelle - This little girl is a funky monkey......absolutely GORGEOUS!!! I love the black & whites ones especially! :) I wish we would have thought of the pouty/non-smiling face for me on the beach in Jamaica in my wedding dress! Nah - that never would have worked! The perma-grin truly was a perma-grin!

February 18, 2010 - 11:23 pm Heather Jaques - So cute TJ! I love the outfits! FUN!

February 19, 2010 - 7:51 am Randy Reid - Wow! Such amazing pictures! She's a real cutie! Mom, better watch out. She's destined to steal some boys hearts!

February 19, 2010 - 12:26 pm Kimberly - Very cute. Good job as always.

February 19, 2010 - 5:16 pm Tammy - As always, love the pics!! How cute are the ones in the little white dress!!

February 20, 2010 - 9:40 pm kelly - What beautiful pics.She looks like a little bride love love love the running shoes!!!!

February 21, 2010 - 2:22 am Heidi - These pic are soooooo beautiful!!!! You have captured the expression of those dark, beautiful eyes. She looks so natural in front of the camera. Stunning!!!! You did a great job!!!

February 25, 2010 - 11:29 pm Michelle Kane - These are wonderful. She's adorable and quite photogenic!

SPRUCE GROVE CHILDRENS PHOTOGRAPHER | “A couple more”

I just had to post a couple more of Mr. L.  These are my fav’s from his session.  What a cutie!

P.S.  SHOW THEM SOME LOVE!!   Win them a FREE 8×10!!!

 

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~Tj~

February 15, 2010 - 11:07 pm Angie - Very cute! He's a handsome litte guy :)

February 16, 2010 - 9:40 am Alison - I love his big blues. He looks like he's gonna pounce right out of that crate!

February 17, 2010 - 11:39 am Cama - Love...love...love the first one!

February 18, 2010 - 1:13 pm Amy Folk - Love them all thanks TJ! He looks so mature to me...my baby is growing up.

February 19, 2010 - 1:04 pm Marilyn Sutherland - I am grandma to this handsome little guy. He is so darn cute I could hug him to death! I love his big blue eyes. Gorgeous photography!

February 19, 2010 - 5:19 pm Tammy - Gorgeous!!! Both the baby and the pics - love his blue eyes!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Valentines Day!  I hope everyone has someone to love on this wonderful holiday!  It sure makes me feel all warm and fuzzy knowing that I have lots of love around me.  What a cool feeling to see 6 smiling faces this morning sitting around our island.  I am so blessed to have all of them in my life.  I LOVE my family.  They are my everything. 

Now, I had this crazy idea that I thought I’d try.  It’s called ”Show them some Love”.  How it works is, whenever I post a sneak peek for my clients, I want you to comment on it.  When the comments hit 25, they will receive a FREE 8×10!  Cool eh?  So starting today, start commenting and SHOW THEM SOME LOVE!!!!

Here is a picture I was playing around with.  Have a fabulous day!

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Check ya later!

~Tj~

SPRUCE GROVE CHILDRENS PHOTOGRAPHER | “My Sweet Valentines!”

I had to post the kids valentines that I made with them this year.  They turned out soooo cute!  This was not my idea.  A friend of mine e-mailed the link cause she knows that I love to make their valentines cards.  So technically I made them but hawked the idea off of some other super duper creative mama.  Here is the link, http://kari-youcanmakeit.blogspot.com/2010/01/photo-pops-vday-idea-genius.html.  Check out her blog for some wicked stuff!  I’m sure I’ll be hawking more ideas from her in the future!

This was taken after he played his school basketball game and then headed straight to community league basketball practise.  He was so exhausted!  And I did finally get him to smile.  I just had to mention a certain name.  Hehehe

This was taken after he played his school basketball game and then headed straight to community league basketball practise. He was so exhausted! I did finally get him to smile though. I just had to mention a certain name. Hehehe!

 

Yes I realize I spelled "Valentines" wrong.  I think I should be the one going back to grade 3.  She's the one who noticed it first!  Unfortunately we didn't have enough time to change it and have them printed in time so we just went with it.  The funny thing is, no one even noticed it!  HA!

Yes I realize I spelled "Valentines" wrong. I think I should be the one going back to grade 3. She's the one who noticed it first! Unfortunately we didn't have enough time to change it and have them printed in time so we just went with it. The funny thing is, no one even noticed it! HA!

 

She had lots of poses that she wanted me to use.  Sometimes its better to just keep it simple.

She had lots of poses that she wanted me to use. Sometimes its better to just keep it simple.

These are his "kissy" lips.

These are his "kissy" lips.

My little pirate!

My little pirate!

The final product!  Aren't they cute?!

The final product! Aren't they cute?!

 

Check ya later!

~Tj~

February 13, 2010 - 11:24 am Kyla - Those are SO stinkin cute!!! My kids ran away when I gently suggested doing photo ones. Next year.... (I will just be more manipulative...)

February 13, 2010 - 1:46 pm Angie - SO CUTE!! I totally tried this with Brock this year. I have a bazillion photo's of him not impressed. He's three, and couldn't get the concept of holding a fist out. THe fist covered his face, covered his chin, hung down low like a limp noodle, so I tried to get him to hold a pen. Still no luck :) I gave up, and it's just of him smiling, lol! YOu're worked out FAB!!!

February 13, 2010 - 1:54 pm admin - That's funny! My boys were the same way. It took a while to get it but they eventually figured it out. There's always next year!

February 13, 2010 - 5:25 pm Johanna - Those are so cute T.J. I especially love the one with Kobster winking- how adorable.

February 15, 2010 - 12:59 am Caylee - SO cute!! I also tried to get my kids to do this and they complained and whined about not getting Hannah Montana and Marvel Super Heroes - good grief!! These turned out great, Kobe's is definately my fave. :)

February 16, 2010 - 3:22 am katie moss - Those turned out so cute. We did the same thing this year. The kids loved it. Your kids are adorable!

February 16, 2010 - 6:27 pm Kimberly - TJ, those are way too cute. You are an awesome mom, and photographer.

February 17, 2010 - 7:35 pm Amber - I just came across your blog. So cute!!!! I love your Valentine idea!!!! Super cute!!!! Good luck with your blog, you take amazing pictures!!!! I only wish that I can someday do that!

February 25, 2010 - 1:07 am JoAnna Dautel - I wondered why they were holding hands out!! I love the sucker idea!! what a awesome idea for Valentines day cards! they turned out great!

ST. ALBERT PHOTOGRAPHER | “My Cuz”

I realize I am posting these a little late.  The run has already been through Alberta but better late than never.  My beautiful cousin was chosen to be one of the runners in the Olympic Torch Run.  She asked if she could get some sweet snaps of her running her 300m with the olympic torch.  How cool!!  I don’t get to see her much so this was a nice treat.  Growing up, I always put her on a pedestal!  To me she was the coolest person alive!  Funny how that hasn’t changed.  I still think is the most beautiful person inside and out.  Here are a few for you Nikki!  They will be in the mail today.

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I have to say Thanks to my fabulous 2nd shooter, Brandi Jean!  Good Work Sista!

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~Tj~

February 11, 2010 - 11:38 pm brandi - that was so fun.....it was a pretty cool experience to see nikki running with the torch. she looks so beautiful.

February 11, 2010 - 11:38 pm brandi - ps. i noticed that you didn't use the fallen rider pics i shot. hahahaha!!!!

SPRUCE GROVE CHILDRENS PHOTOGRAPHER | “How Fun!”

I could seriously take pictures of my kids all day long.  To me they are the most beautiful human beings ever!  They test my patience on a daily basis and some days I’d like to just give them away………but then I see them playing  nice together or helping one another out or giving each other a hug cause they got hurt.  MELTS me!  It doesn’t make me want another one but it sure reassures me that I am here to learn from them.  They are the best teachers!  Still so innocent and fragile.  I just want to cherish each day that I am blessed to be their mother!

Last night we took some snaps for our Valentines Day cards.  We, I mean “I” , had fun.  I can’t wait to post the cards.  They are so cute.  I do have to give props to a friend of mine, Elaine, for the idea.  She sent me a link to another blog.  Which I will link to on my Valentine’s Post!  Until then, here are a few fun ones we took………………..

Kato wasn’t home so I don’t have any of him yet but I posted his fun ones the other day!

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~Tj~

February 9, 2010 - 1:51 pm Nataly Harris - The kids look sooo beautiful! Precious! Hope you guys get your Valentine's Day package soon...

March 2, 2010 - 12:11 am shannon sewell - man.. amazing little models! love them all!!! ~S

JUST FOR JANELLE!

LOL!  I’m editing the Jamaica wedding pics and stumbled across this Gem!  Remember how “hot” she was Janelle!  Thought you’d get a kick out of this one.  I’m almost finished your gallery.  I’ll keep you posted!

Have a great day!

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Pure Hottness!

 

Check ya later

~Tj~

February 17, 2010 - 9:47 pm Allison - sick...

SPRUCE GROVE CHILDRENS PHOTOGRAPER | “So Proud!”

This past weekend my girls had their first competition of the year!  They did Awesome!!!  I’m so stinkin proud of them.  They actually practiced for this one and it paid off.  Our goal for this competition was to remember all of their routines.  I was expecting tears from at least one of them.  But no way.  They remembered and there were no tears!  I’ve been watching made up routines for the last day and a half.  It’s pretty cute.  Now they want to attempt 2-batons.  I love seeing them so jacked about a sport that I absolutely love!  I can’t wait for the next competitions to see how they do. 

They both received their first medals in a competition.  Mari placed 4th in both Medley and Solo.  Kami placed first in both Medley and Solo.  Kami now advances to the next level in Medley and Solo.  She has a lot of work ahead of her.  They also placed first in their group routine.  What a cute bunch of girlies!! 

I thought I’d post a picture of them with their medals.  They haven’t taken them off since they got them on Saturday.  One of our twirlers mom, designed these medals.  She did a fabulous job!  She is a very talented lady.  She also makes and refinishes childrens furniture!  Check it out at http://findmeovertherainbow.blogspot.com/

Enjoy!

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~Tj~

February 25, 2010 - 1:27 am JoAnna Dautel - It is so exciting when the do good but even better when they get the medals!! Your girls are so cute!!

SPRUCE GROVE BABY PHOTOGRAPHER | “He’s back!”

I’ve had the opportunity to take pictures of this little guy before.  Back before he was mobile!!!  He was quite the little crawler………it’s just amazing how fast they grow!  His older brother was such a ham during our first shoot but he was wanting nothing to do with my camera this time.  It took a while to get him in the pictures but once he did……..he turned into the cute little ham he once was.  And then Mr. Crawler decided he was done.  NO MORE for him.  But we did manage to get some cute ones. 

Mr. Crawler!
Mr. Crawler!
Dad trying to hold onto him for a quick snap!
Dad trying to hold onto him for a quick snap!
Mom also trying to get a picture with Mr. Crawler.  He was NOT going to smile!
Mom also trying to get a picture with Mr. Crawler. He was NOT going to smile!
Older brother finally letting me take a picture.
Older brother finally letting me take a picture.

Check ya later

~Tj~

SPRUCE GROVE CHILDRENS PHOTOGRAPHER | “Makism”

So, I know I already posted today but I had to share the funniest story.   At least I think it’s pretty darn funny.  I like to call these little stories about Mak - ”Makisms”.  My little Maki(makeeeee), this is what I call him, says to Awesome:

“Dad, I have to tell you something.”  So serious too.

“What do you need to tell me Mak?”

“Kato needs the beats.”

“Why does Kato need the beats?”

“Because he won’t sing for mom.  Mom asked him to sing and he just won’t do it.  So I think he needs the beats.”

Awesome and I were trying to keep straight faces through all of this cause he was not kidding around.  Funny thing is, I don’t think he even knows what “the beats” is.  I guess it’s my stellar parenting skills…………I’m thinking I shouldn’t threaten “the beats” anymore. 

 

I have more “Makisms” to share but that is for another day…………….maybe.

This is Maki at his birthday party.  I'll post more pics at another time.  Isn't he just so cute?!!
This is Maki at his birthday party. I’ll post more pics at another time. Isn’t he just so cute?!!

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~Tj~

February 3, 2010 - 7:49 pm Caylee - Sweet shot, yes, he is so very cute! I love that Sam is wearing his "soft pants" to the party - I can't ever get him to wear jeans. UGH.

February 3, 2010 - 11:45 pm Awesome - Kids all need a healthy amount of daily beats.... It worked for my parents!

SPRUCE GROVE CHILDRENS PHOTOGRAPHER | “I have yet to get a smile!”

The other day I was just playing so I grabbed my oldest and made him get his picture taken.  He is probably the hardest kid out of all of them to get a snap of.  My heck……you’d think I was going hurt him by looking at his expressions.  I mean “What expressions?”  This kid won’t smile for nothin!!!  I have yet to get a smile out of him.  One day, One day…………………………………………

Here are a couple of them that I liked.  This was just for fun.  At least it was fun for ME! 

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~Tj~

February 2, 2010 - 11:36 pm Angie - No wonder he and Kaysen are "Summer buddies" as he won't smile for nothing either.I thought it was the awkward buck tooth phase but Kato has no excuse since his dad is a dentist! Love the pictures anyhow.

February 4, 2010 - 7:38 pm Allison Cahoon - love these tj....

February 5, 2010 - 9:07 pm Angie - Kaysen wants to know where Kato's shirt is...he's a little disturbed by that and Blake said he is a "POSER"

February 8, 2010 - 1:45 pm admin - LOL! I wish he would pose! He was still in his pajama bottoms. I just grabbed him and made him get his picture taken. If it were up to him, he'd have a shirt on. But it's not cause I'm the boss!

EDMONTON DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | “More Jamaica!”

Holy Cow!  I have been such a slacker in the blogging department.  To be honest, I have been a slacker all around.  For those of you who have been to my house lately, you know what I mean.  I need some nice weather to get me goin again!!  One of these days I’ll get caught up on my mountain of laundry, my dust bunnies, my editing, and whatever else I have looming over my head.  ;)  

One thing I have been doing is going through all of these fabulous Jamaica pictures!  Oh how I miss the sun!!  I’m getting there Janelle.  I can’t wait for you to see them!!!!!!  Here are a few more to tie you over.  I hope you enjoy these!!!

This is Janelle………the most beautiful bride in Jamaica!  This was taken at the end of the night.  Seriously!  Who looks this good after hours and hours of craziness!?

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This is Jason!  The Stinky Tuna........or something like that.  This is one of my fav's!

This is Jason! The Stinky Tuna........or something like that. This is one of my fav's!

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Here is one of the outakes!  She's in heels and on a ledge.  What a trooper!

Here is one of the outakes! She's in heels and on a ledge. What a trooper!

 

This was CRAZY!!!  Those are ANTS!  I had them climb a tree and sit in it and when Jason jumped down he had a freakin colony of ants crawling up his pant let!!!  So creepy.  I'm surprised he didn't punch me in the face!  I would have!

This was CRAZY!!! Those are ANTS! I had them climb a tree and sit in it and when Jason jumped down he had a freakin colony of ants crawling up his pant leg!!! So creepy. I'm surprised he didn't punch me in the face! I would have!

Here are a few that I took from our bus ride to the airport.  What a poor country.  Makes me happy to live in Canada and to have the resourses that we do. 

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So on our way to the airport, our bus broke down.  We pulled off on a very narrow road.  We didn't think the bus was going to make it, but it did.

So on our way to the airport, our bus broke down. We pulled off on a very narrow road. We didn't think the bus was going to make it, but it did.

This is a picture of the road from a different direction.  I just liked the look of the road.  AT the end of this road was a nudie beach!!

This is a picture of the road from a different direction. I just liked the look of the road. AT the end of this road was a nudie beach!!

This is just a fun picture!

This is just a fun picture!

 

Check ya later!

~Tj~

January 29, 2010 - 11:39 am Alison - TJ, these are wonderful. Really fabulous, actually. I have to say I burst into laughter when I read about the ants and being punched in the face. Looks like they were a fun couple.

January 29, 2010 - 3:47 pm Allison Cahoon - Love your pics... I know.. going to those places makes you grateful for canada.... and yes.. those ants are very creepy.... I would have punched you... :)

EDMONTON MATERNITY PHOTOGRAPHER | “Beautiful Mom to be!”

It has been a while since I have had a maternity shoot!  How fun……….these guys were up for anything.  In fact, mom had the cutest idea to put finger paint on big sister’s hands and make cute little prints on mom’s pretty perfect looking belly.  The turned out darling!  When mom called me to book her shoot a couple of months ago, she told me she was already so huge!!!  So here I’m expecting ginormica to walk through my door……….well low and behold………..so far from HUGE!!!  More like perfect little basketball.  In fact, a couple of shots looked ridiculous because her belly was too small.  LOL! 

It was so nice meeting the 3, almost 4, of you.  I can’t wait to meet baby “A” when she arrives!

Here are a couple of teasers for you………………Enjoy!

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~Tj~

January 20, 2010 - 7:36 am Eva - Fantastic photoshoot I adore your use of colours! well done xox Eva

January 20, 2010 - 11:14 pm Suse - They look amazing Tiff! What a gorgeous family you have! Can't wait to see pics of the new addition! Congrats!

January 22, 2010 - 12:19 am Tenille - Precious!Adorable!I Love Everyone of them! Great Job! Beautiful! Love Auntie T

January 24, 2010 - 3:31 pm Auntie J - TJ - you have exceptional talent! Thank you for capturing the precious nature of my niece's family. Now, hand me a tissue!

January 25, 2010 - 10:20 pm Tiffany, Shaun & Katie - TJ- we absolutely love these teasers...You made us feel so comfortable and the photos prove it. You have an amazing talent and I am so happy we found you. I am looking forward to having you take photos of our "little one".

MY FIRST OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER!!

I have been wanting to put together a monthly newsletter for a while and well…….I finally just sat down and did it.  In doing so, I realized that I have no idea how to go about this.  I need a little help from you guys to figure out what I need in it.  I would like you to PLEASE shoot me an e-mail or comment on my blog, letting me know what you think it needs.  I do know that it will contain “secret” sales and discounts on sessions and prints.  So to get those, you will need to be on my mailing list.  You can simply e-mail me with your name, number and birthday(I won’t make you tell me how young you are but you are welcome to include that).  I am so excited for 2010 and hope to keep expanding my business.  I know I have much more to learn but I am having a ton of fun in the journey!  Thanks for all of your support.

 

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January 13, 2010 - 9:00 pm Lisa Z - Just happened upon your blog a while ago and I love your photos! It would be great if you had a section in it on the how to's of photography for those who would love to learn from you.

January 18, 2010 - 10:33 pm brandi - tj, please, please post some pics of jamaica soon. i am dying to see them......

DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | “One Sweet Day”

I FINALLY got to editing some of the Jamaica Wedding pics!!  I feel like I’m still in Jamaican mode……….RELAXED!!  I wish I was still there sitting by the pool, gettin my tan on & sippin pina colada’s!  But real life has kicked in and my CRAZY schedule has hit me real hard.  Back to being a Wife, Mother, Taxi, Counselor, Bouncer, & Photog!  Good times!

So a few months back I shot an engagement session with an awesome couple at their “Magic House”!  I instantly knew we were going to be friends.  They are such fun-loving individuals and sooooooo in love!  Over Christmas break, Awesome and I went with them to Jamaica to shoot their wedding.  What an amazing day it was.  We were there for a week and their wedding day was the nicest day we had.  It was absolutely PERFECT!!!  We couldn’t have ordered better weather.  We also got to know them better………..A LOT better!  There were a few surprises that had me crying tears of joy!  I don’t think I’ve laughed that hard in a long time Janelle!  If Jay-dog needs any blackmail material…….I got it!!!  I keep watching the video of you and Jules doing your thing…….or should I say “shakin” your thing!!  LOL!  Good times.  

Thanks for letting us share this day with you guys and your family!  We had such a good time and look forward to getting to know you even better.  I have more pictures to post but I know you two are back at work today and I’m sure you’re wanting to see something………………………….so ENJOY!141 Bfc web

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~Tj~ 

January 11, 2010 - 1:43 pm Janelle - OMG! TJ - you work absolute miracles with that camera of yours! I too am so in love with you & Awesome! We were blessed to have the perfect fairytale wedding in paradise.....and doubly blessed to have such WICKED FABULOUS VERY MUCH IN LOVE peeps there to capture the love Jay Dog & I share in snapshots! Camera 2 did such a great job! I will never forget the few last pictures of the day with the perfect positioning of the flash, the moving pant leg of my sexy hubby during one pose and all the laughs (and the horror of finding out you & Camera 2 were still in attendance for the "show")! :) I can't thank you enough for being there to share in our special day! I luv ya both!

January 14, 2010 - 9:06 am this n that - These are great TJ. Lucky you- JAMICA, How fun!! :0) -Shellie

January 14, 2010 - 9:37 am Theresa - These turned out so amAzing! Good job tj!

January 26, 2010 - 4:08 am gina - TJ, Jamaica? How awesome!! These pics are great, show us MORE!! (PS, are you going to Nichole V's workshop?)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

I hope everyone has recovered from the holidays!  I’m slowly getting back into the swing of things.  I just got back from Jamaica and I had a FABULOUS time with Awesome and the lovely newlyweds!!!!  The weather was beautiful……..but to be honest, any weather would be better than this!  It was a shock getting off the plane and into the FREEZING COLD!!  I will post pictures of the wedding I shot in a bit but I had to post my favorite picture I’ve taken of my wicked Awesome hubby!! 

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Check ya later!

~Tj~

SPRUCE GROVE NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER | “Little Angel”

Well, this is that last post of the year!  Awesome and I are heading to Jamaica for a week.  I am soooooo stoked!!!!  My fabulous parents are taking care of the kiddies……so I know their in good hands………and we get a week of fun in the sun.  That means I sit on the beach everyday and Steve goes scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, surfing……….GOOD TIMES!!!  I can’t wait to take some sweet pics of a beautiful warm island.  Does life get any better than this?  So I wish you all a wonderful new year.  I hope everyone had a great Christmas.  I know we did.  Thanks to all of you who supported me this year and I hope to see you next year! 

Now onto the post……………………….

This little guy was such an angel.  He slept most of the shoot.  But what a tough little man.  He was not bending any which way.  I don’t think I’ve ever worked with a newborn that strong.  You guys are going to have your hands full!  Thanks for bringing him over last night.  It’s always nice visiting with your growing family. 

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~Tj~

January 6, 2010 - 3:38 pm Kyla - YAy!!! I updated your blog! I had given up hope of remembering at a time when I could actually do something about it.

SPRUCE GROVE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER | “Winter Wonderland”

I had the opportunity to shoot a beautiful wedding this month.  What an adorable couple.  They were a lot of fun and so was the crazy wedding party.  I wanted to post a few teasers for the lovely couple.  Here is your sneak peek………….enjoy!

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~Tj~

December 27, 2009 - 8:00 pm Theresa - These freakin rock!! Great job TJ!

January 26, 2010 - 4:08 am gina - LOVE these, wish i had snow, sigh...