Brothers at Play

Ace and Jack love their Mommy, can't you tell? I love dogs, especially lap dogs and without further adieu I would like to introduce to you a couple of the biggest "lap dogs" you will ever meet. They are both just so lovable, well putting aside the fact that one of them - not mentioning any names (the black one) - tried to eat my favorite lens during the shoot. Ya, I guess a 70 - 200 sorta looks like a big black stick, well in a dogs mind perhaps. It was a nice break during this crazy cold spell we have been weathering - that's punny - to spend the afternoon chasing after a couple of the friendliest dogs I know.

I hope everyone had a great Christmas and if you happen to be one of the brave souls that dares to venture out to do some shopping on Boxing Day, I only have one piece of advice for you - SMILE :)

O

Hayden's First Christmas - Naked Eye Photography by Owen Law

Meet Hayden, a super cool kid that just goes with the flow no matter where he is - more on that later. I love kids, especially babies, and every time I have the opportunity to do a portrait session with them it makes me almost want another one. Then I come to my senses - I think four is plenty - thank you very much. Still, you can't help but just go goo goo over them, especially when they are as cute as Hayden. Jenilee and Tyler just love the little guy to bits - the twinkle in their eyes is a dead give away. So a little explanation is in order about the first line of the post. Anyone that has kids or has ever been around a baby for any period of time knows that when they gotta go, they gotta go. Well, Mr. "go with the flow" Hayden didn't disappoint and it happened while I was shooting. Hayden was just chillin' on the couch, kicking back, getting some pics done for his portfolio and out of nowhere, like a bolt of lighting, he lets it rip. It was hilarious, and if you get a chance to see the picture, I swear you can see a hint of a smile on his face. He was probably thinking - enough pictures already - if you don't stop it right now I'll do something that will stop the show dead in its tracks. Oh well, no harm, but it sure makes for a great story. I didn't post the image here, but you never know where it may pop up, like say, his wedding day on a slideshow in front of all his friends and family. I guess Mom will have that one over him for quite a while.

Thank you so much Shelly (Grandma) for inviting me into your home and giving me the oppurtunity to shoot such an awesome little guy.

O

Rene & Lisa - Engaged!

Well, I guess it is here to stay now and there isn't anything we can do about it. Just as well I guess - I mean what's Christmas without snow (keep telling yourself that and it might just help). We didn't have as much snow this past weekend but it was still very chilly, especially at 8:30 in the morning out in the middle of a rugby field . . . BRRRR! Now if you ask anyone that knows me, they will tell you how I'm not so much about the whole winter thing. When I was a kid, I was always mad at my parents for picking somewhere like Northern Alberta to set up shop - I mean of all the warmer places in the world they could have picked. Alas, I am older and hopefully wiser now and have realized how lucky I am that they did indeed pick this deep freeze of a city called Edmonton for us to live. I have now found a new appreciation for winter and how beautiful it can be through the lens of a camera, so bring on the thick coats, scarves, and my favorite hat of all - the toque!

Speaking of lucky, I have been fortunate enough to introduce you to Rene and Lisa. I had the privilege of shooting their engagement photos for their upcoming wedding in March, 2009. I tease about the cold and all, but truth be told, they were so much fun to be around I didn't even notice how cold it really was. They were super troopers and didn't complain at all about the weather and we only had to warm up in the car once, mid shoot. Rene plays rugby for the Druids, so we started our morning at the field his club calls home , after breaky and a coffee at Micky D's, that is. After we froze our - insert body part - off, we headed over to Whyte Ave where it was much warmer and out of the wind. I love walking through the Whyte Ave area shooting couples - there are so many cool hidden gem locations, especially on the weekend when all the crowds show up for some crazy street shopping. Our session ended at the Cargo & James Tea shop where Rene and Lisa had their first date . . . awww! I am such a sucker for romance.

Thanks again Rene and Lisa for a great morning and I am so looking forward to your big day in March.

O