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They always tell you – never work with kids or dogs. Haha! But honestly, that is my favourite subject. (Shhh…don’t tell my kitties.) If there is a chance I can roll around in the dirt to get “the shot” I am as happy as a gal, well…rolling around in the dirt! I have been lucky enough to photograph this family for the last 12 years, and they always bring the fun to any session.

I would be happy to discuss adding your furry family member to a portrait session. Just drop me a line: info@k-photo.ca

This is the 10th season I have met up with this family. I can hardly believe it! But these guys always bring extra fun to the shoot. (Usually in the form of something furry.) They always say that babies and animals are the hardest thing to photograph – as they don’t always perform in the way you are hoping. But I just think they add a lot of laughs. Especially when this pup was acting as my assistant! She definitely got some great smiles from these guys.

Now booking for summer 2024. If you wish to add in your furry friend to a family session – just ask! I can usually accommodate your requests.

I know what you are thinking – Christmas? Isn’t that over? Well, it is true. But I have never been one to be on time. So here we go. This year was derailed quite early on. My dad unexpectedly passed away in the Spring. We are still in shock. Our plans for the year, the holidays, Christmas seemed to be ever changing and adjusting. It was difficult to feel “Christmassy”. Which I think contributed to just sitting back and letting somethings just be late this year. Between the two kids I managed to have a Christmas newsletter written and all my baking done. That was a big help for me. And well the kitties – as long as they have a place to sleep, they’re alright.

So I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. And may it continue through the whole year! This is just a little snippet of the holiday joy of 2023.

Miss Ellie quite enjoys the Christmas lights. She can usually be found under the tree napping – or this comfy spot on the couch, enjoying the glow.
Ophelia thought Grandma made this pillow just for her. But who are we to tell her otherwise?
Does anyone remember these Christmas albums? I am quickly discovering that all my favourite Christmas songs are being removed from Spotify. It might be time to go back to our CD and cassette collections. These 3 albums had my most loved Christmas tunes.
We have been lucky to take in a holiday themed play for the last 3 years. Even better when one of your extended family members is in the cast! What an amazing show. And so lucky a good chunk of our family were able to attend. We took up nearly a whole row in the theatre!
It wouldn’t be the Christmas season without our semi-annual trip to the dentist! I always love the HUMONGOUS poinsettia. And the sleigh of toothpaste was a nice touch.
We watched this holiday movie this year. It was actually pretty ridiculous. But super fun. Not for young children.
E’s “awesome” cookies he made. Our holiday chalkboard with a “rockin’ around the Christmas tree” drawing. It so silly, but this is one of my new favourite decorations. It’s a gift tag from last year that I framed. So simple – but it looked so cute! And a Christmas Eve game of Canadian headbands. Tuques and reindeer antlers – I guess that is what Canadian’s are made of?
And Christmas would not be complete without those twinkly lights.

Wishing you all a happy, healthy 2024!

Since we are still in the “celebration period”, I feel it is okay to post this a few days after the big day. This season I was thrown a bit of a curveball when we had a surprise renovation beginning December 14th! And then the big snowstorm changed our plans for this year as well. Regardless – I hope you all had the merriest of holiday seasons!

I LOVE Christmas lights!! But we were doomed from the beginning of December. The star did not light up. But I love it – and was not ready to give it up just yet. So we replaced the non-working 10 light strand with 35 teeny lights. It glows 85% more now! (Someone would say, if they understood fancy math equations.)
This is THEE Christmas song this year.
There are so many awesome things about this photo. I LOVE holiday birds. PLUS, an excuse to decorate my bathroom. Just look at that face! He’s ready for a Canadian winter.
When your cousins are in a play – you go see it! What an awesome night out. Such a funny show. And the sets were beyond amazing. #supportlocal
We purchased a new patio door the end of June and it has been on back-order since then. We didn’t think it would be happening until the Spring/Summer 2023. This was not the case. December 14th it went in! Forcing us to clear out our living room as much as possible. The kids ate their meals with the Christmas tree in the kitchen. After all was done, we we were left with this lovely patchwork of putty, new wall and trim that all needed painted. We knew this would not be happening before Christmas – so I came up with a creative way to cover some of the mess. (Introducing our “elf family” banner.)
With tree back in the living room – we were able to add our newest Christmas ornament. This little guy represents our time at the cottage this summer. I love his little fish on the line!
This guy was happy when this day arrived! (He even got one of his grades Christmas morning!)
Snowed in for Christmas eve? No problem!! We ate treats and played games. The Jackbox TV even had holiday themed rounds! #RELIGION
The kitties: Christmas morning vs Christmas night.
Every year we make a holiday drink. This year it was a Frosty the Snowman cocktail. And while the turkey, stuffing and everything else was AMAZING (I cannot take credit – because my husband does it all!). I have no photos to show for it because this drink was mighty strong! Haha! I soberly took these lovely photos before it all went down. #tipsyholiday

As I write with a cat sitting on my head – I just wanted to quickly wish you all a very Merry Christmas and an enjoyable holiday season all around.

So fun when my families bring things for me to play with to their portrait sessions. This is my 2nd year meeting with this fluffy gal. She is SO FUNNY. And definitely not an easy subject as she would prefer to face her family than towards me at all. But we made it work. (Kitty had to stay home this year – it’s just too cold in the Fall.)

If you wish to add any four-legged family members to your portrait sessions – don’t forget to mention it during our planning meeting. Now booking for 2023!

I can hardly believe it has been 13 years since I decided to start embark on this adventure!! I have met soooo many amazing people over the years. As I looked back over some of my photos from the past…it’s honestly CRAZY to think that some of those wee babies are now teenagers too!! Thanks guys!! You make this a really fun job.

Let me know if you see yourself!! And as always – if you are looking to capture your family, child or special event – let me know! info@k-photo.ca

This family ALWAYS brings me fun things to play with at their portrait sessions. A puppy had joined the family quite recently – and NEEDED to be at this photo shoot. I could not agree more!! Any excuse to get down in the dirt is a good session in my books. We decided she she was so well behaved that this ball of fluff should have her own little portrait session that we squeezed in right at the end. I don’t think she understands the concept of social distancing…haha! My camera was FULL of doggie drool. As you probably know…I am more of a cat person. But this little pooch could sway me in the the other direction. She was just so sweet!! 😛

On these cold days it sure is nice to look back on some warmer times. I am put indoor portrait sessions on a little pause for the time being – but always up for venturing outdoors. The snow can be such a nice backdrop for family photos. Even the furry kind!! Stay safe everyone – and send a message if interested in booking a portrait session: info@k-photo.ca

I had high hopes for 2021…but it proved to be not as expected. Many plans cancelled and rescheduled. That seemed to be the theme of the year. However, one GREAT thing about 2021 was that we were lucky to move into our first home of our very own! Which was an adventure in itself. But also – I have grown fond of being forced to hang out with our little family more. And we haven’t killed each other yet. So that is a a big plus! In the photography world – not A LOT happened this year. I was happy to be able to offer my annual mini sessions in the Fall. But other than that – pretty quiet for K Photo and Design.

Thanks so much for hanging out with me!! At this time I’m putting a little pause on things while this lovely pandemic has gone a little crazy. But hoping to get my camera back out this Spring – so feel free to drop me a line!! Any previous clients can always order more digital images, prints or products (for contactless pick up). Stay safe out there!! And wishing you all the best for 2022!!! 🙂

Have you ever wondered if your little fur-baby would enjoy an outdoor family session with K Photo and Design? Well, this kitty did! I was so happy when I saw one of my favourite families walking down the trail to our pre-determined meeting spot with a little crate in hand. I honestly couldn’t believe how well behaved she was walking along tied to a leash. Nothing seemed to startle her. Not a gust of wind. Not people passing by. Or even other pets out for a walk. She was boss. Anyways…let’s get back to this lovely family. I ALWAYS have a good time with these guys. And so glad this pandemic did not put a damper on our fall photos of 2020.

Due to the lockdown, I am not taking any portrait clients at this time. However, when we get the go ahead to start working again – please think of me for any outdoor family (and pets!) that you would like photographed. Stay safe everyone!!

Professionally…not a lot went on this past year. We were nearly entering the Spring season when this pandemic hit hard. Ontario in a full lockdown. Photography was deemed not to be essential. Some planned sessions just didn’t end up happening. And time went on. The kids were schooling from home. We played a lot of games, baked and I learned to cut hair. We ordered music to watch on TV and even attended a drive-in concert. The highlight was renting a cabin in the Kawarthas. It was the perfect time to get away where we would not see anyone! I did manage to hold my annual Fall mini sessions. It was great to see my VIP’s again. Christmas was a little different. But we made it though to 2021!! Here is just a snippet of what my camera saw this past year.

Wishing you all a happy and healthy start to 2021! My camera misses you!