clairek photography blog

2010-12-08T13:45:00.000-08:00

I have a brand spanking new Blog!!!
come and check me out at

www.clairekphotography.ca/blog/

i will no long be updating this blog!
claire

2010-03-26T12:00:00.000-07:00

UPDATE!

I have finally updated my websites 'about me' section please check it out!

www.clairekphotography.ca/

Also, please note I have lots to update my blog with, but I have been super busy and haven't had a chance as of yet! I am currently working on a NEW BLOG!!! Yippee! I am very excited for this, also I have been updating my facebook page with all my current shoots, so be sure to check it out!

For now I leave you with a little one I had the pleasure of shooting and an engagement shoot!

2010-02-21T18:56:00.000-08:00

Newborn Models Needed!
In need of newborn models to 'model' some hand knitted photography props. Please contact me if you know of a new little one that you would like to have photographed for free and you will receive the images.
Newborns up to 12 days old at time of shoot.
Claire

2010-01-23T11:23:00.000-08:00

New Years Resolution!
there are so many reason to make this my new years resolution other than just cupcakes are truly one of my favorite things! They are sweet, cute and utterly fantastic! (I could go on!)
This year I am going to try to keep calm, relax a little more and enjoy more cupcakes!;) in moderation of course!
Blog posts coming soon! Oh ya I am going to blog more!
Keep Calm!
Claire

2009-12-24T08:35:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas To All: Final Post of 2009
First let me that everyone for a great year! I appreciate all my clients feedback and comments! (please keep the comments coming!:) Thank you to everyone who has made this year a success for Clairek Photography. I am looking forward to 2010!
I am very behind on blogging but I plan on catching up in January, so please be patient. (I try to keep my facebook page up to date so please check that out if you haven't already!)
Thanks again
Merry Christmas
Claire
For now I will leave you with some of my fav. Christmas photos I have taken!

2009-12-01T04:27:00.000-08:00

Mackinnon's: Family Session

On a Sunday morning I headed to the Mackinnon's home before our shoot together.

Abigail and Greyson are quick to greet me, playing shy at first but quickly warming up to me.

After a quick game of hide and seek, and of course a teddy bear fight; we are off for our fall session! I love shooting the Mackinnon's they make my job so easy, everyone is well behaved and of course gorgeous to boot!

Please enjoy your photos!

2009-11-30T04:26:00.000-08:00

Mazzocato's: Family Session
Laura and I used to be co-workers, Laura contacted me a little while ago to have fall, fun family photos taken! I think we covered that in this shoot! It was a pleasure seeing you again Laura!
You and your family are lovely! Thanks for sharing your Sunday morning with me!
C

2009-11-13T07:52:00.000-08:00

Faith, Adam and Baby Quinton: Family Photos
I met Faith, Adam and Quinton on a wonderful Sunday afternoon at one of my favorite places to shoot! I love it when I can take my time have a great time and get to know my clients.
thanks guys for a great afternoon.
Enjoy your pictures.
Claire

2009-11-10T17:11:00.000-08:00

Clairek Photography: Facebook!

Please become a "fan" of Clairek Photography, now on Facebook!
I will be updating both my Clairek Photography page on Facebook and also the Clairek Photography blog! Since all posts are better with a picture here is one from a family shoot I have done!

2009-11-05T10:33:00.000-08:00

Sarah, Jade, Teagan and Norah Welcome Baby Brother Blake!
I had the pleasure of photographing Sarah and Jade's newest addition to their family: Blake. Blake is a very sweet and very loved little boy. Teagan and Norah are so good with their baby brother. Congratulations Farewel's!
Claire

2009-10-26T05:23:00.000-07:00

Cheryl and Nik: Married!
In August I traveled to la Beachene in Quebec to capture Nik and Cheryl's wedding weekend!
La Beachene is an incredibly special place for Nik, his family and for Nik and Cheryl.
Nik and Cheryl invited all of their family and friends for one amazing celebration.
The day of the wedding we had just about the worst rain I've ever seen! Even though the rain didn't stop throughout the whole day, we did manage to take some outdoor shots. Through the rain and drizzle I had amazing group of people to work with, not one of them even mentioned the rain or standing it it getting soaked! You all rocked!
Nik and Cheryl thank you so much for having me document such an incredible weekend!
Claire

I took Cheryl's shoes out to the old firetruck that used to be in use at la beauchene.

Unfortunately, it was so rainy the day of the wedding we couldn't even get to the firetruck!

This is the map of Beauchene!

The rings where places right where the two were married!

Cheryl you are so beautiful (inside and out)

2009-10-21T04:21:00.000-07:00

Nik and Cheryl: Rehearsal Dinner
The last weekend in August I drove out to Quebec to document Nik and Cheryl's wedding.
What an amazing weekend filled with friends, family and lots of good times.
During the rehearsal dinner the three of us took a few minutes to take a few photographs.
Like all of Cheryl's details I swooned over, Cheryl's rehearsal dinner dress was no different! So cute...it is a Betsey Johnson!
Please stay tuned I will be posting there wedding soon
C

2009-10-15T05:34:00.000-07:00

Laura and Nelson: Engaged!
I have gotten to know Laura over the past 3 years while working at a camp I help run every summer. Until this shoot I had only heard great things about Nelson never actually meeting him. Meeting Nelson only confirmed that the two of them were as great a fit as I had thought. Nelson whispers in her ears and she giggles. Laura looks at Nelson and they both giggle!
Laura and Nelson I loved shooting the two of you. I wish you only the best for you upcoming wedding!
c

i heart these next 3 images, practicing their dance moves!

2009-10-14T04:31:00.000-07:00

Amy and Adam: Engaged

Amy and Adam are getting married in April of next year! When Amy contacted me in about their engagement photos their was two things that she wanted! Amy wanted her pictures taken at Sun life and she was totally into the idea of props. I told Amy to bring along something that she wanted and I would bring another prop. I looked everywhere for a giant balloon.....but unfortunately the biggest I could find was the one in the shoot! (Since then I have found a giant balloon and I am waiting for it to be delivered, hopefully I will use it in upcoming shoots!)

Amy and Adam I look forward to your wedding!

2009-09-23T08:52:00.001-07:00

Heather and Shane: Engagement
At the end of August I travelled to Quebec for Nik and Cheryl's wedding! Images coming soon from their wedding. While at the wedding Nik and Cheryl hired me to do engagement photos for Cheryl's maid of honor Heather. Heather and Shane travelled all the way from Vancouver to be a part of Nik and Cheryl's very special weekend wedding extravaganza!
Heather and Shane what a great time to take your engagement photos and I what a great place to take them! I love the energy between the two of you, and the way the two of you interact!
Good luck with your all your wedding planning and your wedding!
C

2009-09-21T04:58:00.000-07:00

Farwell's: New Addition
It is extremely awesome when past clients have me back to shoot them again! What a great compliment!
Sarah, Jade and family are waiting for the arrival of there new baby.
What a great time of year to shoot and what a great place thanks for showing me that spot Sarah!
C

i heart this photo! sometimes mistakes work out for the better!

2009-09-01T15:15:00.000-07:00

Holly and Tony: Married
July 25 Holly and Tony were married! A day that means so much to Holly's family, I am honored to have heard the stories that mean so much to your family on this day!
Holly and Tony were so luck that the rain literally stopped when they said "I do". The sun made an appearance just in time to take photos!
Holly and Tony thanks so much for letting me share and document your very special day!
Here are some pictures from their day.
C

2009-08-22T09:36:00.000-07:00

Holly and Tony: Teaser (stay tuned for all this wedding goodness!)

2009-08-12T11:04:00.000-07:00

Breanne and Rory: Wedding
On a Tuesday, yes Tuesday Brea and Rory were married! Perfect.
Brea and Rory Wedding was perfectly suited to the two of them. Simple, elegant and completely about the two of them and what was most important. Each other, family and love!
I loved photographing the wedding and being able to watch the two of you on your wedding day!
I am thrilled to have been part of your very special day.
Thank you to the both of you!
Claire

brea's grandma was so cute!

12 is there lucky number

2009-07-24T16:34:00.000-07:00

Thusha: Anytime Session
One of my favorite sessions! 'Anytime session' Thusha contacted me as she needed some nice photos of herself for her family members. Thusha wanted pictures taken in her Saree and fun photos in a dress/other outfit. I have said this before....but I just love it when clients change outfits! (Why not, dressy outfit and casual I am all about this!)
Thusha was a dream to photograph, easy going, fun up for anything and let me do my thing!
Thusha it was great meeting you and your sister. Your family is going to love the pics!

Walking up the stairs was all Thusha's idea! I am totally going to do this again!

2009-07-20T13:23:00.000-07:00

Mallary and Hannah: Grad Shoot!
You might recognize Mallary from an earlier shoot I did just for fun.....well Mallary asked me if I could take some fun pics of her and her best friend Hannah before her Graduation Night. (isn't that so cute, I mean who didn't/doesn't want fun pictures with their best friend, I totally would have loved that in Grade 8)
Mallary and Hannah it was a total blast shooting the two of you! You are going to have an awesome summer and good luck in Grade 9. I hope to hear great things about the two of you in High School! Good Luck!
C

2009-07-14T16:10:00.000-07:00

FAMILY SESSION
In a few of the photos you might recognize Katherine and Conan from an engagement shoot I did in June. Well I was so pleased when they asked me to take family photos! Thanks so much for having me out to shoot your family, you guys were so much fun to work with!
C

2009-06-30T08:29:00.000-07:00

Karen & Aaron: Anytime Session
I love, love anytime sessions! These sessions are becoming more popular and that's awesome because they are my favorite to shoot! Karen and Aaron wanted some updated couple photos taken, they have been married for two years in July (happy anniversary you two!) and wanted some fun, new couple shots! I was happy to oblige!
Thanks for being such great sports! I tired a new location out on Karen and Aaron and they were totally up for it and let me do my thing! I love that!
Aaron I can't believe you shot a week after knee surgery, you would never know!
Enjoy
Claire

2009-06-26T11:34:00.000-07:00

Holly, Tony and Jasper: Family/Engagement Session

Holly first contacted me to have some family photos done, a few weeks later she contacted me about wedding photography as Tony had asked her to Marry him!!! Holly asked if we could combine a family session and an engagement session together, I think we did a great job of incorporating the two! When I first met Holly and Tony they were exactly how I pictured them! I thought Jasper might be a bit shy and reserved......but to my delight he was the opposite! Jasper and I hit it off from the second he leaped out of the car!

Holly, Tony and Jasper I look forward to capturing your big day! It's going to be a lot of fun!

2009-06-23T06:46:00.000-07:00

Gages: Girls only!
I lovingly refer to 3 of my girlfriends and their family as the Gages! In turn they call me 'the butler' an ongoing joke since High School! Meredith (she's wearing green) and I met in grade 9 French class and have been friends ever since. Over the past 18 years there have been many sleepovers, trips, family dinners, birthdays etc. I love the whole family and I thank you for your friendship.
For Mothers day the girls wanted to have some pictures done of 'just the girls' I was happy to oblige!
Gages, thank you for your friendship!
C

2009-06-17T12:31:00.000-07:00

Sean, Yvonne and Alex: Family Session

The Bell Family and I headed out to Guelph a few Saturday's ago to capture soom family love! This is my third time photographing the Bell family! It is such a huge compliment when clients have me back to shoot them again! Thanks so much for having me shoot your awesome family once again. Alex, you are such a cutie, I love chasing you!
Claire

2009-06-07T14:33:00.000-07:00

Katherine and Conan: Engaged!
Cute! These two are soo cute together!
Katherine I love the way you snuggle up to Conan and the two of you laugh and giggle together! Thanks for being such good sports and carrying these balloons around downtown!
I look forward to shooting your wedding!
C

2009-06-02T13:07:00.000-07:00

Breanne and Rory: Engagement
Breanne and I have know each other since high school, almost as long as her and Rory have been dating!;) I was honored when Breanne asked me to be her wedding photographer! Last Saturday we headed out for an engagement shoot! Thanks to Rory for laughs, giggles and all round 'cool' for making the two of us laugh, especially Breanne!
Breanne I can't wait to photograph you on your wedding day! You are going to be stunning!
thanks for a great morning you two!
c

2009-05-28T08:22:00.000-07:00

Couples, Families and a birthday party make for one busy weekend of shooting fun!
I love shooting couples! I just love it! They can be so much fun and a great avenue for me to be creative, relax and have a great time hang'n with new clients/friends!
This past weekend I met up with Katherine and Conan, thanks for being so easy going and fun! Breanne and Rory; Rory I love that you can make Breanne laugh and giggle and get her to show her 'relaxed' side! In addition, to these couples I shot a family session and a birthday party!
Stay tuned for more from all of these shoots!!!

2009-05-10T10:35:00.000-07:00

The Kugler's: Happy Mother's Day
I just want to take the time to say "Happy Mother's Day" to my Mum and to every Mother! Mom's are so special aren't they?
So from the Kugler's Happy Mum's Day!!

2009-04-27T12:57:00.000-07:00

Macmillan's: Family Session!
On Good Friday I headed out to Castle Killbride in Baden to capture Rita and her family!
Rita I enjoyed spending time with you and your family.
Thanks so much for having me out to shoot all of you!
C

2009-04-18T06:12:00.000-07:00

UPDATE!
I am happy to say that both FREE shoots have been taken!
Thanks to the many who emailed me in regards to the free shoots!
I am off today to shoot two 'Grad' type shoots!
Have a great Saturday.
Cheers
Claire

2009-04-15T13:54:00.000-07:00

The RUUTH'S: Family Session
Meet the Ruuth's! One awesome, fun family! I might like them more than any other family I have photographed before......because well there are part of my family! This is my sister, her husband and there two wonderful, cute and amazing girls! (love you two!) Anyone who knows me would probably say that my sister and I look very much a like. (of course I am the better looking one!;)

Last Sunday when we were all spending Easter together we decided to go out for some fun family photos! Here are a few from the shoot.

Thanks for a great afternoon Ruuths!

2009-04-07T08:46:00.000-07:00

Get your FREE shoot on!: 2 free shoots for the tak'n!

Graduating?
Are you going to be a Grad this year and looking for alternative to the usual School Grad photos? You know the ones, with the plan background, the sash and fake flowers!
Wanna capture what you really look like as a Graduate? If you were on a sports team, in a band or play a musical instrument etc I want to capture that!
I am looking for a Graduate from High School or University. You must be willing to shoot in the Kitchener/Waterloo Area and you must be fun!

Anytime Session: Couple needed

One uber fabulous sexy fun couple. Must be willing to travel to Kitchener/Waterloo and meet at a location of my choosing!

If you are interested one of the above shoots, drop me a line with what you will be able to 'bring' to the shoot!
clairekphoto@hotmail.com

2009-04-03T15:08:00.000-07:00

Tessa & Brendan: Anytime Session
This is my second time shooting Tessa and Brendan. It is such a compliment when clients have me back to shoot them! Tessa and Brendan are a breeze to shoot, they are such a great couple.
Tessa is the fun, cheeky and crazy one, while Brendan is the laid back, relaxed and cool one! Together they make one great couple! I asked Tessa and Brendan to bring along a 'prop'. The two of them choose a skateboard. It turns out that this is how they met, way, way back in high school! (soo cute). Brendan was skateboarder and when Tessa saw his moves she was smitten!;) The rest is history!
Thanks again you two for another awesome shoot!
C

2009-04-01T12:34:00.000-07:00

2009-03-06T14:32:00.000-08:00

Katie and Blaine
I had a great time shooting Katie and Blaine. These two are sooo cute together!

I can see why the two of you are together! I can't wait to shoot the wedding and spend part of New Years with the two of you.

Thanks for being such a great couple to shoot.

2009-02-07T07:02:00.000-08:00

Baby Brandon
A co-worker of Kyle's hired me as a gift for both Natasha and Kyle. Natasha and Kyle welcomed their sweet, sweet baby boy just two weeks prior to the shoot!
Natasha and Kyle were wonderful, welcoming me into their home and making me feel right at home!
Congratulations to the two of you. Brandon is beautiful!
C

2009-02-02T14:35:00.000-08:00

CONTINUED.....
here is the rest of my favorites from Zac and Kristen's shoot.....I look forward to reshoot due to the very very chilly weather!
c

2009-01-30T11:04:00.000-08:00

2009 is here!
Officially I started clairek photography last year. I am heading into my second year! I am excited, pumped, thrilled and lov'n my photography business! I foresee a wonderful year!

Some Goals:
* new blog, brighter, bigger, bolder!
* 'ask Claire' oh yes......throw out questions and I'll answer them!
* Wedding trends, what new and hip I will be trying to find it
and posting it.
* update my 'about me' section on the website
* personalize my website and blog

For now I will leave you with some random facts about me:
1. Laughing so hard you end of crying is awesome!
2. Eloise is my second true love (Eloise is my mini daschund dog)
3. My Full time job is a Child and Youth Worker at a Behavior School
4. I love sugar cookies
5. I love cupcakes
6. I love pizza
7. I love coming up with my own words/sayings I call them "clairisms"
8. Favorite color: yellow
9. Favorite thing to wear when I was a kid: Wellies (rain boots)
10. I say a lot of 'English' words like Wellies, boot (car trunk) and biscuits (cookies) and I notice that not everybody knows what I am talking about! (but that's okay;)
11. When I send an email out I always try to add a little bit of my personality to them...so you kind of know me before we actually meet!
12. I love talking
13. I love Beyonce "crazy in love" like no other song out there!
14. I have an one older sister, who has two of the most beautiful children ever.(luv u guys)
15. I hate ice cream (i know I can hardly believe it myself;)
16. I need coffee in the morning before I do almost anything else
17. I need a least one treat a day (with all this food talk you would think I was a heifer!:)
18. I love God, family and friends and I am truly blessed to have all in my life
19. I have always wanted a Land Rover (not gonna happen!)
20. I day dream all the time

Well that is all the randomness about me I think anyone can handle!
I look forward to a new year and what it may bring.
All the best everyone!
C

2009-01-18T06:22:00.001-08:00

the moments before.....

this is Kristen and Zac, long time friends first time models! Kristen, Zac and I had wanted to do a shoot for a while together....but as usual life takes over and time passes by and it is hard to get together.

We ended up taking pictures on pretty much the coldest December day EVER! (okay I exaggerate, but still it was freezing!) Needless to say we were outside for approx. 10 minutes!

As I was editing these photos this one hit me and why I love couple photos so much! I get to capture the little moments before; like this one...just before they are going to kiss they share this intimate moment together!

More to come from these two!

I promise K&Z your pictures will be ready this week!

2009-01-14T12:49:00.000-08:00

Queen of the house!

this is Eloise. She is the queen around our house! This is a typical Saturday morning. Eloise will be found in our bed soaking up the warm sun rays, with just her nose poking out from under the covers.
Eloise is too cute for words, don't you think?

2009-01-13T13:16:00.000-08:00

being AMY
Amy contacted me in December and asked if I could take some Graduation/nice portraits of her as a Christmas present for her mother!
Amy Graduated recently from Conestoga College (congrats Amy!) and wanted to have some pictures done to celebrate.
This is such a great idea.....so many of us have boring "sit down and smile" pictures to commemorate our graduation! You know the ones where your wearing the sash and holding the fake flowers! (I know I do!) Senior portraits/Grad photos are becoming popular and they are a great way to commemorate your Graduation from High School, College or University.
Senior or Grad photos are definitely something that I am going to be advertising and hopefully doing more of! So if you are a Grad and would like to do a session please contact me.
For now here is Amy. I had a great time hanging and getting to know you Amy! You are beautiful inside and out!

2009-01-13T12:59:00.000-08:00

i love the next 3!

2009-01-08T06:47:00.000-08:00

IDENTITY THEFT
unfortunately, my small problem with my email has become a huge problem!
My new email for Clairek photography will be as follows
clairekphoto@hotmail.com

sorry for any/all confusion this has caused this week
Claire

2009-01-07T12:34:00.000-08:00

EMAIL WORKING AGAIN!
I am very pleased to announce that my email is working again!
PHEW! After many days and hours I finally have my email back, after having it hacked into!
So please feel free to contact me through the website, or at
clairekphotography@hotmail.com
Thanks and I look forward to your emails!
Claire

2009-01-06T13:17:00.000-08:00

Meet Mallary

I know Mallary as she is the daughter of one of my husbands co-workers (say that fast!) I meet Mallary probably 4 years ago and in that time I have seen her mature into a awesome, fun loving, kind hearted young lady you see here.

Mallary is always taking fun, funky shots of herself you know the type the one hand ones of yourself and others....I am sure we have all done these! Mallary and her girlfriends are always monk'n around with their cameras taking neat shots of themselves.

I offered to take a few shots of Mallary and she jumped at the chance.

2009-01-06T04:24:00.000-08:00

Email Problems
If you have sent me an email in the past few days I have not received it.
Unfortunately, I am unable to access my account at this time. Please resend your inquires to me at:
clairekphoto@hotmail.com
sorry for this inconvenience.
Claire

2009-01-04T13:52:00.000-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Wishing everyone a very happy and healthy 2009!
I have one more post to share with everyone from 2008, this blog post to come shortly!
I look forward to lots of posts for 2009!
C

2008-12-22T09:10:00.000-08:00

Heslip Family
What a hoot I had shooting this family!
Charlie and Jackson (such cute names) were so well behaved and loved having their pictures taken! Made my job so easy!
C

2008-12-21T11:01:00.000-08:00

Coffee and Pictures!
A few Sunday's ago I headed over to the Mckinnon's for some coffee and treats, and as usual I bring my camera!
I love capturing Grayson and Abigail doing what they do best! Jumping and having fun!
Enjoy!
C

2008-12-14T11:55:00.000-08:00

HO HO HO!

You might recognize this little one from my past blog! Well two weeks after I shot Declan's 6 month photos I went back for a mini shoot to shoot some Christmas photos!
Declan is so cute and has the most infectious, hardy belly laugh ever!

Declan I love hugging, tickling, and kissing you! You make me smile every time I see you!
You are such a cutie and you will be making appearances on my website and blog often!
Thanks to Laura and Jason for letting me photograph him!
C

2008-12-05T13:25:00.000-08:00

Cuteness!
Declan is the cutest!! A couple of weeks ago I headed over to my friends Laura and Jason to capture Declan at 6 months old!
He is such a cute little guy!
C

2008-12-04T16:04:00.000-08:00

Sisters!
I had the pleasure of photographing Dawn, her 3 sisters and their beautiful little girls. On a freezing, dark and dreary Sunday we headed out to Webster's falls.
I gave my "supermodel, here for fun speech" (I think they thought I was nuts!) and I started shooting. The girls got into it and away we went! They were such great sports and sooooo easy to photograph!
Dawn thanks so much for having me out to shoot you, your sisters and your niece's!
Your Dad is going to love his Christmas present!
C

2008-12-03T12:49:00.000-08:00

ROAR!
this is one of the ways I got these two cuties to stand with their parents!
I met up with Allison and Justin and their two wonderful boys on a Sunday afternoon! These two were full of energy, giggles and smiles! I loved it!
Thanks so much for having me out to shoot your family!
C

I love how they cracked up together!
Too cute!

2008-11-28T13:58:00.000-08:00

HAWELY FAMILY!
This is my Uber fabulous cousin Rachael and family!
We had one of the best Thanks Giving Monday's together! The weather was so great and allowed us to get this shoot in!
Oliver and Emma are very excited for their new baby brother or sister to arrive!
All the best to the family, I can't wait to meet the new baby!
Claire

2008-11-04T13:09:00.000-08:00

BLESSED
I can't even believe how truly blessed I am!
For this post I think I am going to have to share the whole story! (sorry Nik it is just too fantastic/Rad not to!)
Nik contacted me a few months ago and asked if I would be able to shoot him and his girlfriend (Cheryl). Nik told me that he was going to propose and would love to have me there to capture it! (lucky me!) I jumped at the opportunity (and even jumped up and down a little in excitement, literally I did)
Nik and I spoke a few times to work out the details of the day and our "plan" which was really his plan. Nik the details that you went to make this moment/day so special is unbelievable. It is evident how much you love Cheryl, from the soft embraces, to snuggling her tight and whispering to her how much you love her!
The proposal was something I think I could have only dreamt up! Cheryl you a lucky women, Nik you are a lucky man. Cheryl is just lovely, she has such a down to earth and lovely personality...you two are wonderful together.
You two made my Saturday morning!
Again, thank you so much.
C

Models!

2008-10-30T14:50:00.000-07:00

Bliss Session
Tessa and Brendan had me out to photograph them just because! I love it when couples do this! We headed out to Tessa's grandparents house. What a great house and location.
Tessa and Brendan thanks for having such great personalities and being so easy to work with! You two rock!
C

I had to get a picture of Tessa with gramps!

Isn't he cute!

the many face of Tessa and Brendan!

they were so great at this!
i love adding a couple's personality to the shoot!

2008-10-28T13:57:00.000-07:00

Little ALEX!

I have photographed Alex and his family approximately 6 months ago, so I was thrilled when Yvonne and Sean had me back to shoot their family again. It is such a great feeling when a customer asks me to shoot them again!

Alex is such a happy little guy all the time...but this particular Sunday Alex had an ear

infection :( Despite Alex not feeling well, I was still able to get a lot of great ones! Thanks again guys, I look forward to Christmas pictures!

Yvonne and her mother....too cute..They

would just look at each other and crack up!

I love these next two photos!

I heart this little guy!

2008-10-19T06:04:00.000-07:00

What Have I been up to lately???
I have been shooting; a baby, family photos, a pregnancy,
a 'just because' session and a PROPOSAL! Stay tuned as all
these shoots will be posted within the next month.
If you would still like to book a session to get out and enjoy the weather
before it changes, there is still time. Please email me clairekphotography@hotmail.com or
call me 519 884 6245.

First, I just shot this amazing proposal yesterday! Nik and Cheryl got engaged! CONGRATULATIONS!
I was sooo lucky to be in on the whole thing! Cheryl thanks for being so down to earth, up for anything, totally fun girl! You Rocked the whole shoot! Nik you are amazing.....I can't even believe the details that you had covered. You have it going on!
This was a fairy tale engagement!
I am so lucky to have been a part of it, yesterday I felt truly blessed to be doing what I am doing. Way more to come from this session! Again, thank you both so much.

A 'just because' with Tessa and Brendan.

A Belly Shoot with my cousin! Isn't she the cutest pregnant lady!
This is baby number 3.

A family shoot with the Jackson's.

Little baby Evan.....he's so cute!

2008-10-16T18:18:00.000-07:00

More from the Watson Wedding!
Take one uber fabulous bride, combine with one hilarious groom, add a fun and hip posse. Mix together with some great details and you have one Fantastic wedding!
Kirsten and Barry thank-you so much for letting me shoot you special day!

details!
so delicious....who dosn't heart the cake box?

gorgeous!

the posse!

2008-10-01T17:21:00.000-07:00

The Watson's!
here is just a teaser image of Kirsten and Barry's wedding I shot
September 20.2008!
More to come from this uber fabulous wedding soon!
luv you guys!
C

2008-09-20T08:49:00.000-07:00

Bananas!
(Smiling Eyes)

My first Smiling Eyes shoot was with baby LOGAN!
I traveled to Ronald McDonald House a few weeks ago to shoot this little guy and his two sisters.
Logan would only smile once he had his banana! From what I hear Logan loves his bananas!
Logan had this amazing necklace, symbolizing his journey thus far with Cancer. Logan is given a bead for every brave thing he endures at the hospital. (Logan already has over 200 beads!)

So cute!

2008-09-07T14:28:00.000-07:00

Family Photos!

I was hired by Sarah's Family as a present for her Father in-laws birthday!

(What a great idea Sarah;) This family was great! Thanks to everyone for trusting me with different shots running, jumping and airplane rides. You guys rocked!

Kids can be tricky sometimes to take photos of..so I really lucked out when Sarah helped me out when trying to snap a few photos of her and the kids! (I would love to use you at all my shoots:)
C

Little Maya!

2008-09-03T14:51:00.000-07:00

Baby Maya!
Little baby Maya was full of smiles. Andy and Darlene welcomed me into their home to take pictures of their beautiful baby girl.
C

2008-08-23T09:34:00.000-07:00

Here is the rest of the shoot!
here is the rest of Heather and Ryan's belly shoot!
I just love the first one! (almost as much as Heather does;)
Congrats you guys!

2008-07-09T18:48:00.000-07:00

Heather and Ryan Are Expecting!!
Waiting: Waiting for their brand spank'n new baby to arrive!....can't wait to meet him or her!
Who: my fav. high fiving couple! (they are always giving high fives to each other!)
Background: I was very lucky to have shot their engagement photos, their wedding photos and now their 'belly' shots! I can't wait to see/shoot the baby!
For the love of: Heather LOVES Eeyore! She even got an Eeyore stroller as a shower present! We had to use it in a few photos! What goes along with an Eeyore stroller...only about 50 stuffed Eeyore's! Of course we had to use Eeyore in some of the photos to! (i would love to say we got the middle shot on the first go!)

2008-07-09T14:43:00.000-07:00

Jamie & Tim
I am finished editing Jaime and Tim's photos.
This first one is my fav.
C

2008-07-02T16:55:00.000-07:00

Jamie and Tim

here is a quick look at what I was up to recently!

who: Jamie and Tim. (I know Tim as we work together!)
where: Woodstock....down and dirty (downtown), the train station and also the park.
about: Two people who are sooo in love. If you know Tim you know that he thinks Jamie is the most beautiful, wonderful, special, talented (I could go on) women in the world. You can totally tell after spending a few minutes with these guys that they are in love. This is the bench that Tim proposed to Jamie! I knew we had to do something special here!
thanks: Jamie and Tim for being so great and easy going, you were a breeze to shoot!

This shot was inspired by chris of http://www.clickphotography.ca/ Chris and I have done another shot similar to this way back of our friend Mish which can be found here on the blog http://clairekphotography.blogspot.com/2007/08/number-four.html

2008-06-20T15:07:00.000-07:00

Getting Better!
A little while ago I tried this shot..but didn't like the results...
I tried it again and I am liking it much better!

2008-06-20T14:37:00.000-07:00

Kaeden and Chris
about: I was welcomed into Joanna's home to take pictures of her gorgeous son Chris and his cutest cousin Kaeden. These two were bundles of Joy, totally cute and loving cousins!
Why: just to have cute, awesome pictures together! (why wouldn't ya!)
Thanks so much Joanna for having me out to take pics....I am looking forward to the birthday party!

2008-06-17T14:49:00.000-07:00

I heart this photo!