Walking and Wondering

The Herron Reserve in Chilliwack is a fantastic spot for a family walk. We didnt see any herron's though. In fact I dont think I ever have. I guess we always go the wrong time of year.

Parks like these I enjoy the most on days when you need to pull on your puddle boots, scarfs and mittens. It reminds me of going for walks all throughout my childhood at the bird sanctuary in Ladner. That place provides me with such good memories. As a kid it was magical place where there was always something new to discover. Each visit different from the last.

The kids either ran speeding through the leaf covered trail or doddling along poking at random things with their new found walking sticks. Every once in a while we would spot empty Herron nests up in the trees.

This time we went a different way and lead down a different path we hadnt walked down before. It felt a little like an adventure through uncharted territory.

Everytime I go to the Herron Reserve I think to myself - why dont i do this more often?

And it is true, we really should go more often.

My Baby Love

Nothing quite captures the attention of a couple in love, more than their first baby.

I love what a baby does to a couple in love. As their relationship and new parenting skills are tested their confidence grows - and over a short period of time they become a gentle force that's strength might surprise you.

I was really excited to shoot the Giles family's first family portrait. We started the shoot in their bedroom - where most young families spend a lot of their time in the first year of their babies life.

We took some shots on the front steps of their home in Chilliwack. We included their dog - who is still a big part of their lives.

I like the idea of using your home as a backdrop to a family photo. Especially if you have some great front steps to gather on. When you look back on the photos you will not only reflect on the people in the photo but also the family home. Which plays a big part in out lives and our memories.

We moved to the Herron Reserve which makes a lovely backdrop for a family photo. For the first little while we shot with a sleeping Kiara and surprisingly when she did wake up she wasnt too upset. Lucky us!

They are a truly beautiful family inside and out. Kiara is a lucky girl. Her parents clearly love her very much. I wish the best to them and hope to be a part of the next family portrait.