Bonnie wanted photos on the beach, so we were on the search for a local lake that would work for their session.  We decided on Miquelon Lake, AB. and lucky for us, the beach was completely clear of people as it had just rained.  For once I didn’t stress about rain during a session. The more water, the better. Trevor and Bonnie braved the cold waters and had lots of fun with it.  They have such a great connection, like they’ve known one another for a lifetime already.

Their marriage is full of fun, laughter, and love. Congratulations you two!

Thank you for asking me to document this amazing moment in your lives. I had so much fun with you both!

I want you to have photos of the Connection that lies between just the two of you.

Because it’s important.

It’s the foundation for the life you have built together.

This is Shannon and Tim’s Connection. They have been in love for 10 years, and will soon be celebrating their 8th Wedding Anniversary in November. Congrats!

I’m so thankful I was able to get the above photo out of my head and into an actual image…it’s been in my head for months.

Thank you so much for allowing me to capture your Connection. It’s full of love, respect, and laughter.

From my heart to yours,

Christine

Back in 2008, I knew that I wanted to build on the idea that was in my mind for years…Connection Sessions.  While it’s certainly not an original idea, I knew early on that it was the direction I wanted to take in my photography because the connections we all share with those we love are so beautiful! I put out an open invitation asking friends to be my models for this theme and Megan volunteered her and (her then boyfriend) Brad. It was the very first “Connection Session” I did, and when I think back to that time, Megan and Brad really helped me develop the type of photography I wanted to explore.  Thank you so much!  Click HERE to go back to 2008.

Fast forward to 2011, they are now married and about to welcome their first baby.

I feel a lot of responsibility when I shoot a maternity session to accurately document the very best of the life they have built together.  Here’s the way I approach it. I’m only with the parents-to-be for an hour or two, but these photos are a record of this amazing time in their lives. These photographs document the anticipation, the love, and the dreams they share before even meeting their baby.  Their baby will grow up and look back at these photos and see how much they were cherished before they were even born. There’s where the responsibility on my part comes in! It’s my goal to document this connection in a way that one can feel it when they view the photos, because it’s so beautiful and it’s uniquely their own!  It’s not just a connection Brad and Megan share between the two of them, but one they also share with their baby who they will soon hold in their arms and love more than they ever thought possible. It’s what life’s all about.

There are few surprises in life, but Megan and Brad will soon experience the ultimate surprise. They have no idea if they will be welcoming a baby girl or a boy.  So exciting!

This row of trees beside their house, will most certainly be a great place for their child to play and explore one day.  I can almost picture it.

Megan’s due date falls on Easter week-end.

A love letter from Mom…

Congratulations Megan and Brad!  I can’t wait to hear if it’s a girl or a boy.  Thank you for braving the cold.  The fact the sun made an appearance for you after weeks of hiding is a sign of amazing sun-shiny moments for you as a family.