Alison & Steven ~ Married

I once heard that the strongest form of communication is non verbal and I believe it to be true. The way that Alison looks at Steven and the way that Steven's face lights up in Alison's presence, for me, sums up the special love that they share. On July 18 Lisa and I had the privilege of documenting a beautiful day and meeting some really great people. You were all an absolute joy to work with and made our job so much fun! The pictures I am posting are just a tip off the iceberg and I really had a hard time choosing, I can hardly wait to see Lisa's pictures as well! Be sure to click on the pictures to super size them {I still haven't figured out how to post them larger}. On a side note it seems that I have some really shy blog readers, I love knowing that you stopped by so be sure to leave me some love!

Delightfully, Mandi

Sneak Peek ~ Alison & Steven

I couldn't resist posting a little something from this wedding. I have been spending every free moment editing and will have the rest coming very soon....... in the meantime doesn't Alison look absolutely gorgeous!

A Handful

My excitement level has been comparable to that of a seven year old on Christmas morning who just received the BEST gift ever! A few days ago I received confirmation that my new camera had arrived. Moments later I headed out with my entourage {the kids} to pick it up.  As the lady handed me my box, which was quite large, I realized that I had a bit of a situation. The twins in the double stroller and G by my side, how in the world was I going to carry the box through the parking lot and to the van?? I tried to cram it in the basket underneath the stroller, wasn't happening. I was beginning to feel flustered as I stood there with my 3 little ones and my big box and a line of people behind me who seemed to be entertained by my dilemma. I ended up balancing the box on the sunshade of the stroller with one hand and pushing the boys with the other all the while keeping my eyes on G as we trudged through the parking lot, nothing could stop me! But honestly people, next time you see someone balancing a box on a twin stroller, please..... offer to help instead of staring in awe and making comments such as "You've sure got your hands full"....... no kidding!! As for the camera, it's a dream and here are the first pictures i'm posting taken with my new toy. The first is Max, i'm blowing this one up for sure but black and white or colour?? The second is Smith and apparently Shawn has some baby pictures doing the tongue thing as well. 

Delightfully, Mandi

The Rewards....

Some might say that being a mother is the hardest job there is. Now don't get me wrong I have my days too, when things get chaotic and everyone is crying at once it can get overwhelming. However I do believe that the rewards that come along with motherhood are far greater than any other job! Every morning I awake to three of the most beautiful faces that I have ever seen, then there are the grins, the cheeky looks, the cuddles and smooshy kisses. Having a little one fall asleep in your arms..... ahhhh, nothing compares. Now I could go on and on for pages but I just had to share this one. The other day G asked me if she could go outside to pick me some flowers.... does it get sweeter than that?? As I watched her from the window she looked so small. I ran to grab the camera and am glad that I did. Check out her outfit she put it all together!!

Exciting News.....

 I am so very pleased to announce that as of today Philosophy has a website!! You can now enter the website or the blog via this adress philosophyphotography.biz , be sure to bookmark it!

Delightfully, Mandi

Cover Girl

Would you guess that these pictures were taken in a living room?? Kurt and Tanya literally transformed their living room into a studio for the evening {thanks guys!!!}. I'm kicking myself for not taking a behind the scenes shot so you could get the idea. This was my first time shooting with lights and I must say that I love the results! Now i'm daydreaming of setting up a studio!! The first picture I can't put into words why I like it so much.... I just do. The second is my version of a Covergirl ad..... easy breezy beautiful Brittany. And honestly Britt you could be a covergirl.  I still have lots more from this session to post so stay tuned. 

Delightfully, Mandi

Once upon a time.....

Once upon a time there was a little girl {me} who sat on her bed  and sobbed. Now you may be wondering has her dog ran away or has her turtle died?? No not the case here, her tears were falling over a heather grey jumpsuit that she had just received as a special gift from her mom. There was nothing wrong with the jumpsuit, in fact it was perfectly appropriate for a girl her age, however the little girl dreamt of other attire which involved tassel cowboy boots and jean skirts! It was from that day on that the little girls mom let her choose her own attire and loved and supported her through all of her fashion stages!

I told you this story so that you could understand how much fashion has and always will be {sorry Shawn} a part of me. I believe that I was simply born that way. So if you find me ranting and raving over fashion this and fashion that you will understand!! Mom I am so sorry if I hurt your feelings over the outfit, now looking back it all seems so silly yet I can clearly remember how very real it was for me then.

From the moment I saw this dress online at Shopbop {very dangerous!!} I LOVED everything about it, it's ethereal quality, the colour and the overall airiness. When I found it on sale at Sak's it was over, the dress was going to be mine!! Now if only I could afford the Jimmy Choo's to go with it.... a girl can always dream!! Here is my Nanette Lepore Butterfly Net Dress {I even love the name!!}, followed by a picture of yours truly donning it for the first time. Thanks to Kurt for taking this shot of me.