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Author Archives: Mélanie

Elora Gorge Engagement Photography | Jenna & Rich

I love hearing couples’ unique love stories… and Jenna & Rich’s story is one that I love!  They spent many years seeing each other at conferences and conventions, not knowing that one day *BAM* they would see the “light” and fall in love.  Now, they’re engaged and will be married in September (YAY!)  Unlike, mine and Justin’s story… sometime it just takes awhile for us to come around, but when we do, it’s such a beautiful thing (I’ll have to share our story sometime).

Last weekend we drove to the Elora Gorge and snapped a few photos of the two of them.  The Gorge is such a beautiful place to take photos… And it was even more delightful to work with a ‘really bright-minutes-before-a-thunderstorm’ sky!  But there was also lots of pressure to get all the shots we wanted before the big rain… luckily we did!  Enjoy!

Rich probably made us laugh the entire time and Jenna’s smile was outstanding… There’s no doubt that we’re going to have a blast photographing you guys in a few short months!!! Looking forward to it!

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Guelph Maternity Photography | Melynda & Calvin

Happy Sunday everyone :)  I usually never take the time to blog on the weekends… but as I started looking ahead at this week, I realized I won’t be able to share some beautiful photos of a lovely couple Justin and I had the chance of meeting on Thursday!  And that’s just not cool.  So here it is, some beautiful maternity photos of a couple who are so down-to-earth and easy to be with!  We loved our time with them.  Not only did we take some great shots, but since Melynda’s about 7 weeks ahead of me (and its their first baby too), they had some really good tips to throw our way… THANKS!

Here’s a shout out to Melynda who may or may not be reading this (considering she’s due any second!  How exciting!)… but if you are, I hope that your upcoming birth goes fabulously!  I’ll be thinking about you!

they are such a happy couple!

please note that all the cool shots are thanks to Justin :)

another great shot by Justin!

I love the next 4 photos of Melynda… she’s a beautiful preggo!

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Guelph Baby Photography | Baby Leah

It’s baby season!  Everywhere I look there’s a newborn… I love it!  If you follow my blog, you already know about Miss Leah Joy Vienna.  Her parents, Chris & Christine, are some of our best friends and we are so happy to celebrate their new family with these special photos!  Enjoy this beautiful life :)

I have no words for most of these photos.  She’s just too adorable!

Daddy’s going to have to try real hard to resist these little eyes… ha!
Only 11 days after giving birth and Christine is looking mighty fab.  Yes you are, my friend!

Every baby needs this shot for their album!

LOVE!
ohhhhh little hands & feet… you just make me melt!

We laughed so hard at her little toe… apparently just like dads’!

I have to finish with my favorite shot… Momma was trying to calm Leah down and it was just too precious!

We love you Baby Leah :)

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Guelph Baby Photography | Aralyn Rayne

Today I had the chance of visiting Alicia and her new baby girl… Aralyn Rayne (another great baby name).  This little sweetheart is only 1 week and 4 days old!  She was awake the whole time while I was in their home, and we managed to get some great shots of her and Ellie.  When photographing babies, there’s always the hope to get some snuggly sleepy photos, but what I’ve learned from my experience with little ones is that you can only work by their schedule!  So that’s exactly what we did… and thanks to Ellie, her big sister, for being such a great help :)

I think Ellie is going to be the best big sister ever!  She’s been waiting for this day as long as mom and dad!

beautiful!

sweet little feet…

Aralyn Rayne

She loves swinging her arms around… maybe she’ll be a dancer like her aunt Bronwyn!

and a little sneeze…

Welcome to the world Aralyn Rayne!!

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am I ready?

The days are counting down quickly to the arrival of our little Eli, which will turn our family of 2 into a family of 3.  I have to admit, I have complete mixed emotions about this ‘event’ on a daily basis.  I have moments of freaking out “EVERYTHING’s GOING TO CHANGE” to “I CAN’T WAIT to meet him”.  Here’s a question I’ve been asking myself a lot lately:  How can I better prepare myself (emotionally/mentally) for this baby?  I know everyone tells me “you’ll never feel ready”… but I’m wondering if there are any unique ways that helped some of you mother’s out there prepare yourselves for your first baby.  I’d love to hear your stories!

On another note… Last Saturday, Chris & Christine had their baby girl Leah Joy Vienna (isn’t that a great name?!) and I can tell that even since meeting her something inside of me got really excited for Eli.

Here’s a few pics of baby Leah Joy whose not even a day old!

More of Leah to come soon…

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