For the past several years, I have offered an Option to my existing clients that have children. The last two years have had 4 months that have 5 Tuesdays – and that is the day that I offer this option. Last year I was almost fully booked on all 4 Tuesdays (I usually photograph only 8 sessions a day). This year, there are two ‘fifth’ Tuesday’s that I was not available – so I had only two dates – the first one was in January and the other one in July. But it was so popular I added an extra day. So this July I had 13 sessions.
Oliver and Gabriela were my first children. I had the joy of photographing Oliver when he was 4 years old – he came in with his mom and dad – and the most fun part was when he drove around my studio on his tricycle! Little Gabriela joined the family several years later and he just dotes on her – you can just see the special bond these two have!
Jen, the mom of these three children was in this evening with her mom, planning an extended family portrait. Jen said she had been waiting to see the photos from the “Kids Together” sessions on my blog – so, Jen – your wish is my command! 
Jen and her mom Sandra told me that their walls are covered with “Marlene” portraits – how wonderful is that??!!!!!
Here are Hudson, Jadyn and Logan – beautiful children!
Riley came in with has parents a couple of years ago – he’s a very grown-up young man! The family was thrilled when Jarrett came along and they love playing together. It was great to see Riley carrying little Jarrett and just doting on him!
Oh I just love these three girls!!! Kallie came in when she was just a few months old – she was such a precious baby. In very quick succession, Kamryn and Karys came along. They always are shy when they first come into the studio – but this time the came in with smiles on their faces! Gorgeous little girls – I can just see their Daddy having a tough time when the boys start coming around! 
Here are three more sisters that I have photographed numerous times. They live on my back street and so I get to see them occasionally. Alexa, the oldest is quite a young lady and she loves to suggest poses. Renae is a perfect middle child – she seems to be day-dreaming and always has an angelic look on her face – I totally understand her! Lauryn is busy – and loves to mimic her sisters. Her gorgeous blond curls and big eyes just make you melt. I absolutely love this image!
More girls! Courtney (another red-head – I just LOVE red-haired children) is a diva and just loves to pose for the camera – you never know what you’re going to get – she always surprises me – I love her smile! Whenever Kayla gave me a smile, she always tilted her head. She did this again and again – and by the time the session was done I was laughing at how cute that little quirk of hers was!
Talk about precious! These two are so much fun!!!!! When Zane first came into the studio he was so shy – but not anymore! Mom decided to bring in lots of the kid’s stuffed animals and a very special blanket that had been made for them by grandma. We got some great shots of the two of them playing and looking at the camera – but when Holly lay her head down on Zane’s lap – and Zane looked down at her – I knew that was the shot! Mom Jody agreed!
You know what I like most about this image? The story behind it. Mom brought Chandler and Jackson in wearing the perfect outfits – very nostalgic looking. They’re looking at a pocket watch which belonged to great-grandpa. You’ll need to ask Tammy about the story behind the watch – it really touched me. I keep saying how every portrait tells a story and this story is priceless.
Here are three more children that I have photographed from very young. Nicolas, Ethan and Summer. My favorite image was the one when Summer was just a few weeks old and the look on the boys faces when Daddy held Summer in his arms just made me melt. These boys just adore their little sister and I think you can see it this image!
The grandmother of these children is another good client. She makes a point of bringing in her grandchildren for yearly photographs. And it is no easy task – as not all of them live in Manitoba. It is always a challenge photographing multiple children – but I think this image really shows their personalities!
Two more children that I’ve photographed since they were little. Mackenzie & Lucas. So well behaved and easy to photograph – and obviously they love each other. They did anything I asked of them and I just LOVE this shot where they’re leaning together! You can see little Lucas on my web site with not a very happy look on his face. But since then he’s been great to photograph!!
There is a bit of an age difference between Shae-lynn and Annikah – but I always see how Shae just dotes on her little sister and Annikah just adores her big sister. Both these girls were in Walt Disney World about a year ago and they still talk about it! They are so excited for the chance to win a trip to Disney World – and they do say that you can make things happen by believing it will happen! Did you know that we are giving away a Walt Disney World trip for a family for four this year in celebration of my 30 years in photography???? Call to find out how you, too can get a chance to win! 204-326-1813 or toll free 1-866-604-0560.
My last session of the two days! Lilah called to ask if they could bring in their dog, Holly, for the session and since both Nicole and Bailey are a bit older and I knew that it would be easy to photograph them with the dog I said yes. What a gorgeous dog! Bailey likes to laugh – and on most sessions he just can’t stop giggling – and it is so infectious! Nicole has grown up so much since I first photographed her – she is a gorgeous young lady! What a great ending to two busy days!
Thank you to these 13 families that gave me the opportunity to create images that continue to tell your unique ’story’.
