It’s been almost a year since I’ve seen this amazing, full-of-love family…
My beautiful friend J. and I have known one another since high school. We attended the same boarding school and became fast friends, spending hours talking and laughing in our dorm room. Her fabulously infectious laugh (it’s more of a giggle really) has been singing in my memory ever since and it’s been such an honour to capture this amazing stage in their life: from their maternity session, to Jayden’s newborn session, to Jayden’s cake smashing session, to this year’s family session.
She’s soon going to be a Yoga Instructor. Her eyes lit up when she explained she was almost done her training. Since our last visit, I could feel a transformation within her as she talked about life. Yoga is a powerful tool! I’m so proud of her…
Since our last session, Jayden has transformed from baby to all-boy.
He sure does love his Mom and Dad…
He’s so busy! It can be a challenge at this age to get a sitting still shot without blur, but one thing I’ve come to realize is that if you set up a shot of Mom and Dad leaving children out, they will join in on their own…just because it’s their idea. 
Thank you for the fun evening! It was really good to see you all again.
Love: Christine
Three years ago, my beautiful neighbour friend Michelle mentioned to me that she would like to capture her son Jordan’s Taekwondo skills since he reached 3rd Dan (which I learned means third degree black belt). Jordan trained at Tiger Studios in Leduc for 8 years.
We never really set a date for this shoot but we would talk about it here and there. Finally, we decided last minute to do a sunset shoot given the beautiful +24 day we had. Poor Jordan was given one days notice and it had been three years since he last formally trained.
I knew Jordan reached 3rd Dan, but I had no idea what that meant as far as his amazing capabilities. I was in awe of how high he could kick!
We decided on a location near the water, and Telford Lake was our best bet and made for a beautiful sun-kissed backdrop for our shoot.
Michelle brought her video camera along, like the proud Mom she is. I’m sure in the background of her footage you can hear Michelle and I yelling “Jump Jordan, Jump! OK now jump again. Jump higher! Jump once more! Jump Jordan, Jump! The sun is in the wrong spot, jump again. Jump over the sun. My timing was off, can you jump again? Are you hurt? No? Good, because I need you to jump one more time. I lied, jump again. Do that round-about-jumpy-thingy now.”
Do a hand-stand now Jordan! Do hand-stands have anything to do with Taekwondo? No? Wouldn’t it be fun to do anyway?
Jordan was a great sport, and I have so much respect for his technique and skill. Amazing!!!
Thank you for the fun evening, much respect Jordan!
Your friendly neighbour,
Christine
I’ve had the pleasure of photographing Addison ever since she was a baby. Every year we meet for her birthday shoot, which is a story of who she is at each stage of her life.
What I love most about her parents, is that they encourage Addy to lead the session; bringing along various items that she loves. I just follow her around as she plays so that each session is a true reflection of who she is at each birthday. Isn’t that awesome?!
Last year we went puddle jumping, and this year she’s into crafts, dance, and as always exploring.
Here is the story of Miss Addison, age 5…
This is her brother Sawyer, he came along to help out…
Now here is the moment when Sawyer got a little overwhelmed with it all.
And the award for the saddest face in the entire world goes to…
Addy wasn’t about to let a little crying interrupt her creative process…
Addy’s finished masterpiece…
Meanwhile in Sawyer-land…
Sawyer’s Mom asked if he wanted to blow some glitter into the air with his sister. The time between these two photos is about 30 seconds. Kids, they can turn off those tears like a faucet! 
And then Addy “snuck up” on some Geese.
The end!
by Christine Hopaluk
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