Posts Tagged ‘Topsail Beach’

Engagement sessions are one of my favourite sessions to shoot. It gives me a chance to get to know the couples prior to the their wedding, and then a chance to get comfortable in front of the lens. Of course, sometimes, it’s even more important. Melissa and Chris booked their wedding with me having only viewed my website, and because they live in Newfoundland where they are having their wedding, and I am based in Alberta, we hadn’t met face to face before. Email and phone conversations meant I knew I was going to love them both immediately, but they are positively great. It turns out that Chris and I went to the same church way back in the day, but unfortunately I don’t remember him! I will definitely know him next time I see him in a church (waiting for his blushing bride!).

Their little boy came out to the session with them, and he had an awesome time adventuring in the woods by Topsail Beach. After originally meeting for their session at Middle Cove Beach two weeks before, we had to reschedule. The wind was unbearable and everyone’s hair was horizontal. The rain, drizzle and fog doesn’t faze me often, but that day was ridiculous. Melissa and Chris were game to go ahead with their photos, but I knew they deserved better. I am so glad we waited to do them on a better day. The sun was splitting the rocks on the day we met up! It was fantastic!

Congratulations to the three of you! I am looking forward to seeing you all again at your wedding! I am so happy you chose me to be your wedding photographer, because your wedding is going to be beautiful, just like you guys! It’s going to be a fantastic day! 

I haven’t seen Lorrie since we were little tiny girls and she moved away from my home town of Catalina, Newfoundland. Through the magical reconnection powers of Facebook, we found each other! Lorrie now lives on the other side of the world, but luckily was back in Newfoundland for vacation the same time I was this year. We met up at Topsail Beach for some family portraits!

Both of Lorrie and Rob’s children are unbelievably beautiful, with eyes so blue it’s almost startling. I love this image of Katie just relaxing and playing in the flowers while she thought I was busy shooting her brother.

Milestone of the summer Lorrie told me is that Alex started walking while they were in Newfoundland. I am so glad that I got the opportunity to document this important time in his life for him!

Here is the photo of Stella (Katie’s world travelling sidekick) that I promised in exchange for a few more photos of the beautiful girl herself. Lorrie, make sure you make good on your promise and show her Stella’s portrait on the computer! I think she’s a very photogenic member of your family as well! 

Now, this is my absolute favourite image from their session. I love the serene look on Lorrie’s face as she rubs his back, his little fingers in his mouth while he relaxes and the totally calm expression on his face. Actually, now that I look at it again, it’s for sure one of my favourites from this entire year. 

Thank-you, all of you for coming out for family photos this year. It was truly a pleasure to meet your family Lorrie and I am so glad we got to see each other after all of these years. Your children are perfect and you have a lovely family. I hope we get to see each other again in the future!

xo,
Amy


The sun was super bright at Topsail Beach when I met up with Susan, Derrick and Samuel. Having grown up in Newfoundland, I spent my whole live praying for nice days. What do you know, I got it that day. But it was a bit to bright! We took to the forest area just to the right of the beach so that we had some shade to break up the crazy sunshine. I have to say, I absolutely love this session. It`s always a good thing to have trouble trying to decide which photos to blog, but I drove myself crazy with this one. I am happy to show them this sneak peak, because this cute little family shows up great on camera!

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