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Magee Family – Royal Roads Portrait Session

Ryan — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 22:10:14 +0000

The annual family portrait session with the Magees has come and gone. I had to wait until now to post the photos since they are always passed out as Christmas gifts from the Magees to the rest of the family. I spent Christmas Eve with Kendyl and Callum dancing, counting elves,and decorating imaginary Christmas trees during the family get together. They are such clever kids and make me laugh my head off…not to mention it’s nice to have a few people around who humour my crazy imagination.

At Home with The Ross Family – Sidney Portrait Session

Ryan — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:20:14 +0000

I made a trip out to the Ross Family home to finish off our session. December can be a bit chilly for portrait sessions, so we stuck indoors for a little bit. I believe it was my fifth or sixth session with the Ross family, and each time we meet up it’s a treat!

Kamryn + Ronin – Sneak Peek

Ryan — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:49:04 +0000

That’s more like it Ronin! A snuggle from his big sister led to big baby giggles yesterday! More to come in the next few days as well as another image from this session on Monday morning over on the Photographer Network blog as my photo of the week.

Ross Family – Island View Beach Family Portrait Session

Ryan — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:16:19 +0000

This was my fifth session with the Ross Family. We went to Island View Beach last Sunday morning for their annual session. It was pretty freezing and little Ronin didn’t want to have anything to do with getting his photo taken! I made a trip to their home yesterday for a little visit with my camera and got a few of him giggling and smiling…things he does when he’s well napped and not out at the beach in December! Kamryn always manages to crack me up and yesterday she gave me a thumbs-up sticker that said ‘Good Job’. A nice little reward for my last portrait session of the year!

Gretchen and Her Folks – New Glasgow Family Portrait Session

Ryan — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:29:27 +0000

Jill, Kris and their baby Gretchen. My best friend, and my new little best friend. I stayed with them for almost a week in October and these images were taken over that time.

Melanie + Ronin – Island View Beach Portrait Session

Ryan — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:21:33 +0000

One image from the annual portrait session with the Ross Family at Island View Beach. More to come soon.

Trenaman Family – Victoria Family Portrait Session

Ryan — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 23:26:27 +0000

The annual Trenaman Family portrait session took place at MacAulay Point this year. They always book their session for November to commemorate Jordan’s birthday, and this was the first year we weren’t battling rain. Jordan is a sweet little gal and at the end of the session she said, ‘It was a great day for our family portraits’….and I’d have to agree!

Swan Family – Victoria Family Portrait Session

Ryan — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:42:48 +0000

Thomas and Charlie’s grandmother phoned me a while back wanting to get a portrait session gift certificate for the family, so they decided to use it for portraits in time for Christmas. We started at Willow’s Beach on a freezing morning, and then went back to their home to thaw and finish the session.

McPherson Family – Fort Rodd Hill Family Portrait Session

Ryan — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:12:13 +0000

I met the McPherson Family at Fort Rodd Hill for their family portrait session. I love shooting at Fort Rodd, as you’ve probably already gathered from my blog. I haven’t had much chance to shoot there this year and fall is always such a beautiful time to visit. We went through the main gate, and within about a minute, the boys were covered in hay from rolling down hills. I knew this was going to be a fun session. Kids being kids.

Cutcliffe Family – York Redoubt Portrait Session

Ryan — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 20:58:24 +0000

I really miss the Cutcliffe Family when I’m on the West Coast. I stay with them when I’m in the Halifax/Dartmouth area during my East Coast trips, and their three girls are some of my favourite people in the world. I’ve said it before, but Bonnie Jean and Michael are great parents and I genuinely love every second I get to spend with the family. The girls are are comical, entertaining, sweet as sugar, and perfect mix of their parents. Our session was around Halloween, where the twins dressed up as pirates and liked to say ‘Arrrrr trick or treat!’ all day long. Love these girls with all my heart, and the whole Cutcliffe family.