As seen in and around the Red Light District in Amsterdam. Love the burger vending machines! Oh, and the boat full of dapper gentlemen is just some random eye-candy for you.
Happy Thanksgiving!
It's strange for us to be celebrating Thanksgiving in November, as Canadian Thanksgiving falls in October (2nd Monday in Oct).
Nevertheless, any excuse to eat, drink and be merry is a good one.
It's been an unbelievable few months since our move to Boston from Toronto in August. Boston is a lovely city and we've felt so welcome in many ways. I've also had some very cool opportunities to shoot fun events in the city, and I'm thankful for each moment.
I'm also so very thankful for our family who've helped set up our new home, for the friends who've visited from Toronto and made the distance seem much closer. And for the new people we've met so far who've made us feel at home.
What are you thankful for this season?
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Amsterdam: Flower Market
Remember when we went to
in September? I've been so back-logged in getting these photos up!
Here's a few from the gorgeous Bloemenmarkt, Amsterdam's famous flower market. The flower stalls are actually on barges, floating in the Singel canal. Traditionally the flowers were brought in via barges into the canal, hence the floating flower market (held first back in 1862).
Some of these flowers I'd never even seen before. The tulips in the cans are actually WOODEN tulips, aren't they gorgeous? As we couldn't bring back real tulip bulbs, I brought back mini wooden ones.
What is your favourite flower?
Boston: Worn
Feeling like a bicycle Saturday. As seen in Beacon Hill, Boston, Fall 2011.
The Hamilton's III
I absolutely LOVE shooting the Hamilton's! Their enthusiasm and boundless energy for shoots (and for life, in general!) always amazes me, and this third time around (see I and II, here) was no different. In downtown Oakville, with a nautical backdrop (including props which I didn't even have to ask for - see what I mean when I say these guys are pros?), we were ready. An added bonus was happening upon a very cool old Dodge, which made for a fun "Cars" inspired theme. This was Baby Benny's first shoot, having featured him last as a baby bump, this time, he was a natural in front of the camera. Em, of course, is one of my favourites, I adore capturing the lil' guy, who's growing up mighty quick! Then there's K&S who are always up for anything. Be it waiting for threatening waves to break across the pier, then running away with their kids. Or....having to pretend fish for the camera then actually having to fish out one of the said props. K&S, you guys are priceless, I love you; thank you so much for your continuous support. Words can't express how much it means to me to capture your growing family. xo
Happy 1st Birthday Benny!
A year ago Bennett was born.
He was first photographed here, as a baby bump.
We've been honoured to have had annual photoshoots with The Hamiltons and a few weeks ago we did our THIRD shoot with them!
Teasers to come soon! For now...
Happy 1st Birthday Benny! xoxo
The Bright's
It was such an honour to capture the Bright family, who are dear friends of ours. The J-man and Natalie made the perfect subjects for our "bright" and early morning shoot at Springridge Farm. What complete sports they all were, traipsing around in the sandbox and on bales of hay with various props in the hot sun. Thank you guys for giving me the opportunity to capture these moments for you. xo
Happy Birthday To Us
A and I celebrated our birthdays together again, this year. Last year we did the spa and dinner. This year we did it with strawberry picking at Springridge Farm (fantastic place btw!) followed by a picnic in the park. There was lots of sunshine, not so many strawberries, lots of laughs and a few tears. Thanks to N, who was the only boy at the party, for capturing all the fun moments of the girls!
Seeing Red in Montreal
As seen on the streets of Old Montreal.
Lady Marmalade + Julius Caesar Part II
This is the Julius Caesar part of the ladies who brunch series, as seen here.
Our friend O played Calpurnia (Caesar's wife) on stage with Bard in the Park's theatre troupe at Kew Gardens in the Beaches. She did a wonderful job as did the rest of the cast. How on earth can they remember all those Shakespeare lines? It got quite hot sitting in the sun, as you can tell by the coverups some of us threw on by the end of the afternoon.
Our friend O played Calpurnia (Caesar's wife) on stage with Bard in the Park's theatre troupe at Kew Gardens in the Beaches. She did a wonderful job as did the rest of the cast. How on earth can they remember all those Shakespeare lines? It got quite hot sitting in the sun, as you can tell by the coverups some of us threw on by the end of the afternoon.
Boston: Panorama
Here's a panoramic shot of downtown Boston as seen from the Deluxe Ebersol Suite at the Liberty Hotel (scroll right). 
Boston in B+W
Here's a series from a walk on Cambridge St. towards City Hall.
There was an exhibit of shoes representing the number of deaths (1200) per day due to tobacco related illnesses.
I, of course, thought it was a shoe sale. :(
There was an exhibit of shoes representing the number of deaths (1200) per day due to tobacco related illnesses.
I, of course, thought it was a shoe sale. :(
Picnic in the Park
It's JUNE folks, and it's finally WARM in Toronto (we won't count last night when it thunder showered and was chilly enough to warrant a spring coat, nope, let's forget about that). Today was the perfect day for a picnic in the park. Reminded me of when we did our book club meeting as a picnic in the park a few years ago. Time to do that, again.
Taj Mahal Part III
This was my second time seeing the Taj Mahal.
The first time, I went with my Mom and there was a huge rain storm right before, where the water flooded up to our knees when we were standing in line. I was so disappointed that it rained even though it had been scorcing hot and sunny just a few hours before. In fact, I was complaining that seeing the Taj Mahal in the high noon would make for too sunny a photograph. Then it rained, and I stopped complaining. Luckily, it stopped pouring right as we got through and it was even more magnificent seeing the Taj Mahal glisten with rain and in the breaking sunlight.
This time around it didn't rain, it was scorching hot and it was around noon, but I didn't dare complain. I was ecstatic to be able to see it again with my husband. I couldn't get enough of the people with their reactions and their photo-taking. It really is an amazing wonder of the world.
Part I and Part II if you missed them.
Taj Mahal Part II
The majesty of the Taj Mahal is quite literally breath-taking, but it's also the little details like the intricate marble work that I couldn't get enough of and wanted to preserve in my memory and with photographpy. The first time I visited the Taj with my Mom, I noticed that the marble steps up to the top were quite worn in the centre from all the traffic and also slippery from the rain, and as they are quite steep, it's quite a dangerous climb for older visitors.
This time, the steps were covered with wooden planks. Much safer. Here are more details.
This time, the steps were covered with wooden planks. Much safer. Here are more details.