Yummm!

So, I recently had an offer come my way for a kind of photography that I've never tried - food photography!  Seeing as how I've never done any food photography, it got me thinking about giving it a try.  It also got me cooking.  I love looking for new and interesting recipes on the web.  There's so much out there!  Needless to say, it was a busy weekend of cooking and photography.  It was the perfect weekend for it, with all of the rain.  Here are my maiden attempts in the world of food photography.

Sesame Thai Stir-Fried Veggies with Rice Noodles

Pizza and Caesar Salad (I didn't make the pizza ... I did make the salad)

Mac and Cheese (killer recipe)

Here is where I found the original recipe:  http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/perfect-baked-macaroni-and-cheese/  Thank you Laura's Kitchen! http://culinarycravings.net/

Naturally, I was not heading out into this weekend's downpour to buy groceries, so here are the actual ingredients that I used:

FOR THE TOPPING:

4 Slices whole wheat bread

2 Tablespoons Butter

FOR THE MACARONI AND CHEESE:

Salt

1 pound Elbow Macaroni

6 Tablespoons Butter

1 clove Garlic, Pressed

1 teaspoon Dry Mustard

¼ teaspoons Cayenne Pepper

6 Tablespoons Flour

1-¾ cup broth made with ramen noodle spice

3-½ cups Whole Milk

3 cups marble cheese, shredded

1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

Ground Black Pepper

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"Families are like fudge... mostly sweet with a few nuts"

I was able to spend a little more time with this family again the other day.  I love these guys!  They seem to have so much fun together.  Lots of laughs and willing to try any pose in the suggestion box.   What a fun shoot!

Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay

Earlier this month I was lucky enough to be asked to do some photos for the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay when it went through Waldeck, SK.  What an inspiration!  Rick's relay team makes sure that his message comes through loud and clear. I'm honoured to know the two "Difference Makers", as Rick calls them, from the Waldeck area.  If you get a chance to participate in this wonderful event as it makes its way across the country, don't miss it!  We can all use a little inspiration now and then. 

You can get more information at www.rickhansenrelay.com

Also check out this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEi-ZhDeWLk&noredirect=1

Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice...

that's what little girls are made of!  I had some fun shoots with some beautiful little girls this month.

Little Miss C is the light of her mama's life and the apple of her daddy's eye - and you can see why.  She is so adorable!

Next is little M.  I have had the distinct pleasure of taking her picture every year for the past three years, and I can't believe how much she's grown!  She has such a mischievious sparkle in her eyes, you never know what she might try next.  I think she takes after her dad that way - but she gets her sweetness from her mom.

Most recently, I was excited to be asked to take pictures of little baby A.  I call her the miracle baby, being born very premature - a big surprise for her mom and Dad. She's blossomed with all of the love around her at home and was a little angel when I met with the family to do their portaits.

Winter Light - January 2012

I love the outdoor winter light for doing portraits.  Lucky for me, my daughter is willing to let me use her for lighting practice on short notice.  Thank you babes!

January 2012

Wow - 2012!  After the whirlwind of the holidays, we hit the new year in full force with basketball, final exams, and some more family visits.  Here's a brief look!

 

I Love My Kids!

What a fantastic Sunday!  Upon arriving home from a Sunday morning photos shoot, I walk in the house to find a roaring fire in the fireplace (built by my boys) and a brunch consisting of crepes with orange cream cheese spread (made by my girl).  The kitchen was a mess and there were wood chips spread from the front door all the way to the fireplace in the living room - but it was heaven!

If you want the recipe for Kate's crepes and spread, email me - I'm sure she won't mind sharing.  So naturally, being in "PhotographerMom" mode, I wanted to get a picture of the kids doing what they were doing, but they weren't on board.  "Can we just do that another day Mom?"  OK.

Instead, I'm just posting a quick photo that we took at my Mom's on Thanksgiving this year.

If a child is given love, he becomes loving ... If he's helped when he needs help, he becomes helpful. And if he has been truly valued at home ... he grows up secure enough to look beyond himself to the welfare of others.

DR. JOYCE BROTHERS, Aug. 2010