I've really loved watching this family grow. Earlier this year I edited their family video. I got to see the very first videos after each child was born, and all the little adventures they've had so far, and then compile all those memories into a DVD set to music. The parents loved it so much, they hired me to do their fami

ly portraits, and I was deeply honoured. Not only did I get to meet the whole family in person, but I got to enjoy an especially fun conversation with Julia, the 4 year old, about Halloween. Between this family, and the last, I'm thinking I'm really going to enjoy my daughter turning 4. If she has the same sweet, open, and welcoming nature that Julia and Yasemin displayed, then I'm in for a real treat. Obviously, these parents are doing something right to create such picture perfect families.

And sometimes, it's not about getting the "perfect pose" but capturing honest moments as they happen. Even if those moments are quick lived pouts, or a good old-fashioned nose squeeze.

The Zeki Family

I meet the most charming families in this photography business. It helps maintain my faith in humanity when I see happy families, interacting in loving ways.

One such family was this...relaxed parents, and sweet children, made for a great photo shoot. The daughter is 4. I'm learning this age is full of trust, and she immediately made friends with me. I was deeply touched when she ran down the path to pick me some flowers to tuck in my hair. The little boy was also finding a new found freedom that weekend...he took his first steps the day before, and so I was happy to capture lots of walking shots of him while his family cheered him on.