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Jeanette Douglas Designs

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Jeannette Douglas Designs is a counted thread needlework design company based in Calgary, Alberta. 

After her Wordpress website was crashed, we worked together to transfer everything over to Squarespace. She wanted her website to function mainly as a way to showcase her new designs, as well as feature her blog. In addition to setting up her new website, I also photographed some stock photography that could be featured on her website.

My New Neighbour

My New Neighbour is an ethical shopping blog started by Shelby and Teagan. These two started this blog in an attempt to begin "a dialogue about the lives of the people and places we carry with us through every garment we purchase".

They are constantly showcasing products from companies they believe to be doing good in the world. One of those companies is Krochet Kids International, who exists to empower people to rise above poverty. They have a variety of hand-made products, created by women in vulnerable situations. We got together to photograph some Krochet Kids pieces that they could use for their blog.

New Heights School

New Heights School & Learning Services "provide(s) a nurturing environment for children with autism spectrum disorder through educational programming and home and community support for preschool-aged children to young adults."

They were in the midst of creating a new brochure for 2017 and were looking for photos of the in-home sessions. They were looking for photos that really focused on the relationships/emotional bonds between the parents and children as well as the staff and families. 

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This weekend can't come soon enough - we're getting the (rental) keys to the CUTEST character home in Calgary! It's been our dream since we got married to move to an inner city neighbourhood, and the one we found could not be more perfect. I can't decide if I'm most excited about the neighbourhood, the backyard for Murph, a garden (!!!), or the fact that I'll finally have a proper office! I can't wait to show to show you guys everything once we're moved in but until then, let the packing begin!
Lately I've tried to be intentional about to starting my morning with a book instead of my phone. I'll be honest - it's been harder than I've wanted it to be, but on the days where I actually succeed I can feel the difference it makes. Instead of stressing about my to-do list or feeling discouraged about what other people are doing, I find myself more relaxed, grounded and ready to take on the day. Anyone else struggle with this more than they'd like to admit? 🙋🏼‍♀️
*Technical vs Emotional images* Did I cut Megan + Nevan’s feet off in this photo? Yes. Are there gas meters, cars, and muddy puddles in the background? Yup. But that wasn’t the first thing I saw when I came across this photo. I see a couple, 5 months married, continue to light up when they hang out together. I see them in a neighbourhood that holds meaning for them on a spring evening in March when it was warm enough not to wear a jacket. I see their nose-crinkling smiles - smiles that couldn't have be forced. My goal is always to take technically and compositionally perfect images because I believe that’s important. However, I also believe it’s not everything. To me, emotional images will always win over technical images. What do you guys think? Is there a place for photos that aren’t quite technically perfect or not?
Took a trip down memory lane this week as I scrolled through some of the photos I took on our honeymoon 3 years ago. What you don’t see in this photo is how stressed out Eric is about me being "close" to the "edge" and "falling" to my "death".
It was so lovely getting to photograph @littledotcreative and her hubby Nevan during my mentoring session last week with @amybastossmith. I'm always so honoured when people approach me and ask if I can teach them how to take better photographs. It's not something I really advertise because there are already a lot of really great educators and programs out there. However, this has been my third mentorship and I'm loving them more and more so if that's ever something you're interested in, don't hesitate to reach out!
Out of all the national parks we saw on our honeymoon (there were seven in total!) I think this one had to be one of my favorites. I can’t decide if it’s because the landscapes are so unique, the colours are so beautiful, or if it’s because it was the perfect summer evening when we were there and we ran around like excited children trying to find the best spot to watch the sun go down. If you ever get the chance to go to Arches National Park, do it.