Pictures By Paula

Gage... Fulfilling a Dream

2010-09-14T09:44:00.000-07:00

What a cutie! Gage is the son of a good family friend. She said that her mom called him her cabbage patch baby that she never had. Given that little tidbit of information, when we went to extra foods and bought some cabbages to set up a shot for her to have. I love your little cabbage patch baby!

Going Home

2010-09-12T12:00:00.000-07:00

There is something about going to the Valley that feels comfortable.. visiting, laughing, and getting to spend some time with my younger sister. On my trip this time I booked a number of family sessions. Thank you for the opportunity to capture the moments that make you all special! I still have more to finish today, but here is a sneak peek for some of you!

Romance

2010-07-22T14:30:00.000-07:00

Blogging! It's great, but it's one of those things that gets left behind on my list of to do.... Here are a few that I had a wonderful time capturing!

North Country Stars

2010-05-30T17:19:00.000-07:00

For the long weekend, we headed down to Calgary, and took in some of my nephew's hockey as well. He's number 15. Lucky for me :), my son has a couple of older cousins to look up to that play hockey. My journey as a hockey mom begins this fall ;).

Wonders in the eyes of children are unlimited!

2010-05-18T21:28:00.000-07:00

Here's your sneak peek! I'll add more later :)

Just Dance

2010-05-18T21:23:00.000-07:00

I love to watch children dance. They are so carefree and have no inhibitions! It reminds me of the lyrics from Lee Ann Womack... I hope you never lose your sense of wonder. It really is every parents dream!

All God's Angels Come To Us Disguised

2010-04-24T21:58:00.000-07:00

What an amazing story of love, desire, and God's plan. It really was my pleasure to capture the beginning of your lives together. I read a quote somewhere that said that biology is the least of what makes one a mother, and Jody, you are a true testament to that. It was so nice to meet you and the newest addition to your family. May you both be blessed with the building of many memories as you continue your journey as two. Take the time to enjoy each other. You have been destined to do great things...

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A brand new baby boy to fill your hearts with love

2010-02-07T19:31:00.000-08:00

Memories that Are Happy and Everlasting

2010-01-31T20:57:00.000-08:00

are on the way with the anticipation of the newest arrival. Baby #4. I can't wait for it's arrival and getting to do some newborn pictures as well!

Baby M

2010-01-16T09:26:00.000-08:00

Pregnant and beautiful. Congratulations.

Playing in the Snow

2010-01-14T19:52:00.000-08:00

It was so nice outside! Much warmer than when we took the inside photos. This little one didn't want to leave. Take a look at the last photo. That's when you know you've taken as many as you're going to get! Thanks for being such sports!

Christmas Love

2009-12-28T19:47:00.000-08:00

What a beautiful family you have! The children were so polite and cooperative. It was easy getting pictures of their beautiful smiles!

Thank you for inviting us to your home!

Brrr

2009-12-13T21:40:00.000-08:00

Well it was certainly cold outside, but the heat of the fire inside and the smiles from this little girl lit up the room. We are going to be heading outside in the near future to finish this shoot, but I wanted to give mom a sneak peek before then!

Beautiful and Peaceful

2009-11-27T16:55:00.000-08:00

This little girl was lovely to photograph. We kept her toasty warm and enjoyed the couple of hours getting pictures of her. I hope her parents are as pleased with them as I am.

Thank you for inviting me into your home to capture your moments in time.

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Trying to catch up on posts!

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Smiles and Laughter

2009-09-01T20:06:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful family! The two girls were true friends and sisters with their moments of hugs and laughter and moments where they were pushing each other away! I loved every minute of this shoot. Thank you for letting me capture the precious moments in your life!

What a Trip!

2009-08-18T21:34:00.000-07:00

It was so much fun getting to take pictures of people that I know. I had a blast going out to the farm and meeting up with people again. I will be back, but now in September, as I try to get figured out what is wrong with my van.
Lisa and Chris's family are adorable and busy! I enjoyed chasing the children around to get shots of them. I hope you enjoy your peek!

Love

2009-08-16T23:11:00.001-07:00

That is the only word to describe the way these two look at each other. Their daughter is a beautiful example of their love. Congratulations! Thank you for letting me be a part of your day!

Peyton

2009-08-03T09:47:00.000-07:00

What a cute little bundle she was. I just wanted to pick her up and take her home with me. It's apparent that she's mommy's girl though, so there would be no chance of that.

(Cathy, thank you for the opportunity to take photographs of you two together!)

Note to Self

2009-07-31T15:56:00.000-07:00

I think that at least three times I said to the mom something about her four children, and she would have to remind me "Five. Paula, we have five children." :) And beautiful children too. The smiles were never ending. I hope you enjoy your peek!

Family

2009-07-29T11:42:00.000-07:00

I had a great time in the Valley on my family shoots, and I will be back up towards the middle of August when I will be booking 3-4 more sessions.

It was a treat to see this family again. Thank you for letting me take your children (ahem... young adults! Wow have they ever grown up!), and take pictures of them.
It felt like old times as I sat and chatted with the mom before the shoot. Her kids were amazing! They cooperated so well, and just followed along with what I suggested. I hope you enjoy your sneak peek...

Many Hands to Love Her

2009-07-27T22:02:00.001-07:00

What a lucky little girl. She comes as the youngest of four with three brothers who can't get enough of her. When I arrived they were all wanting to get a chance to hold her. They are definitely going to be there to protect this little one. Thank you for inviting me into your home and giving me the opportunity to capture memories made.

The Moment Has Come

2009-07-18T01:18:00.000-07:00

You wait all of your life to meet the person that you want to spend the rest of your life with. That moment came last Saturday for these two with looks spoken with love. Congratulations on your wedding, and the beginning of your journey together.

Together

2009-07-14T07:20:00.000-07:00

This little bundle of joy barely made it to the photo shoot still in mom's tummy! Today I finished editing; yesterday I was at their house taking her newborn pictures! She was five weeks early!

Thank you Rachel

2009-07-13T07:33:00.000-07:00

I have been playing with my blog, and with your help, I have both added my header, as well as learned how to post larger pictures. I will keep trying to learn how to add to the elements of my blog with the information you provided me with.
Many thanks!

Larger Posts

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I have two of the best sisters in the world. This is my younger sister's family. Got you!

My Chicklets

2009-07-07T22:23:00.001-07:00

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I love this last picture of them. We went out with Lori to take pictures, and I asked them to sit in the dandilions. They just did their own thing and I shot away. It's so much easier than trying to get them to pose for a photo. The picture of Ravessa dancing at the top I do want to do again. I want to shoot it using my tripod and see what the results will be like. I want this one for me. It reminds me of the song "I hope you dance."

We will miss you Loriella ;)

2009-07-07T21:54:00.000-07:00

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For the past two years we had Lori live with us as she attended a local high school. Lori is from Albania and is my husband's cousin. She is now an adult, having turned 18 in June. She is Ravessa's best friend and a big sister to both her and Dalin. She added a place in our hearts and has taken a little piece of us with her home.

It was a new experience walking into the land of teenagerdom, but if my children turn out anything like her, then we will be blessed. She is polite, courteous, and willing to do anything asked of her. She is confident, caring, and a person of character.

Lori brought with her laughter, fun dancing in the living room, quirky interpretations on the world, and a little teenage attitude. To see her leave was sad. She will be missed.

We love you Lori.

Is solace anywhere more comforting than in the arms of a sister. ~Alice Walker

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Beautiful eyes, heartwarming smiles-what a charming family. It was a lovely sunny evening to spend outside.

I've never seen a smiling face that was not beautiful.

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This little sweetie is definitely surrounded by love in her house; she is blessed to have such wonderful parents, and they her. She hardly made a peep the entire time we were shooting. She is going to offer her parents a lifetime of memories from first steps, training wheels, graduation, and more. Thank you for inviting me into your home to capture the beginning...

4H Fantastic

2009-07-07T20:00:00.000-07:00

I volunteer for the local Horse 4H taking their pictures at Achievment Day. It is a fantastic event planned out with activities, showing, and laughter. They have a great club that offers excellent learning opportunities for its members. It really brings back memories of when I was younger and participated in horse 4H. If you have a chance, you should check out their musical ride. It was incredible.

Boys will be Boys!

2009-07-07T19:41:00.000-07:00

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It was a lot of fun to go on a shoot with these boys. Their mom, a fellow photographer, treated my sister and I to a night of fun, yummy eats and delicious drinks. She was also completely understanding when I asked to go and shoot pictures of the boys by myself. It is amazing how much teenagers will relax when their parents aren't around looking for the perfect smile. They were completely cooperative, and even added to the creativity incorporating what they wanted in the photos.
I wanted to capture them in their surroundings with something that had meaning to only these boys. The shot on the road of all three is one of my favorite.

And Baby Brother Makes Three

2009-07-07T16:59:00.000-07:00

I have had the pleasure of knowing this family for two years; my children have played with theirs, and I have also created a life long friendship with the mother of Elias. It was tons of fun shooting this for them.

Elias is the proud brother of two older sisters. He is adorable, content, and so darn cute! They have many years of happy memories to create ahead of them. Congratulations!

"In the eyes of a child...there is joy, there is laughter... there is hope, there is trust, a chance to shape the future..." Author: Air Supply

Randyn

2009-04-17T20:45:00.000-07:00

It was such a joy to do a photo session with a brand new baby. This is definitely an area I want to be taking my photography! Randyn was a doll. He was so content and let me do pretty much anything.

Meet Malcolm and his Baby Brother

2009-04-13T08:40:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the world little man. What a joy it is to have a little bundle of joy to show to the world. Jana, PJ, and Malcolm couldn't be any prouder! It was so much fun getting to hold a this little guy. I also had fun with his big brother. I can't believe how fast they grow!

We had joy, we had fun... we had seasons in the Sun...

2009-01-18T21:06:00.000-08:00

This weekend we lay my grandma to rest. She was burried between my grandfather and my uncle Danny. It was nice to see that there were still people in the neighborhood that cared about my grandma. She made a great impression on oth ers. We haven't lived there since 1981. We attended a tea in grandma's memory. She would have loved the conversation, the laughter, and the stories shared; there was history there to be made and to be shared.

Rob read a piece he wrote about grandma at her service. It was beautiful and well put together. Grandma would have been proud of it. It warms my heart to think that grandma is now with Vance, grandpa, and uncle Danny. I am ready to move on. I've said my goodbyes; now it is time to focus on my family, and again my photography.

My Hero

2008-12-28T21:07:00.000-08:00

I love my grandma Doris with all my heart. Monday, December 15th at aproximately 12:10 I was sitting at my desk at school finishing up my lunch and waiting for the bell to ring so that my students could start trickling back into class. The phone rang, and the secretary said that there was a call and asked me if I could take it. I said yes. All I remember is Bernie from Extendicare telling me that my grandma was at the hospital; she had had a stroke. My heart sank. Tears welled in my eyes, and I was shaking.

I found Jackie and told her, and then told the office I needed coverage immediately. My grandma... I had just been to her place yesterday for her Christmas party. We had sat together to watch the music of the event. I helped her open her present- a beautiful green throw blanket that she wanted to give to me. I told her she would get more use from it. Ravessa had danced for her and given her a kiss when it was time for us to leave.

My thoughts and mindset were both muddled when I entered the Emergency at our local hospital. I approached the desk and looked toward the curtains where I saw a doctor checking out my grandma. She looked so frail and weak compared to the vibrant piece of energy I had just seen yesterday. How is it possible for one to be so strong and so vulberable at the same time?

My dad met us there.... the story is long from the trip for the Cat scan in Edmonton, to the visit I had with her this morning. I visit her twice a day... except tonight. I only visited her once this afternoon. I'm exhausted.

My grandma has a personal directive, and I am the person responsible for making decisions... what a load that is to bear. I want to do right by her. She was able to speak for a few days, but on the Thursday after her stroke, she told me she was tired. I gave her permission.. if you will.. to go to sleep. She did. For days. I was sure she was dying. She has barely said a word since... until today when I had her speak "yes" to have Dad come for a visit.

Her mind is strong; her body tired. She can't swallow, and doesn't want a feeding tube. I have both the honor and the unfortunate pleasure of visiting her twice a day watching her die. She is my hero and will always be. I love her more than I can put words together to describe. This is a picture I took of her just over a year ago. I love the smile, and the connection she has with me behind the camera. I will be there for her. I will hold her hand, and every chance I get I will tell her how much I love her and that I am proud of her.