Still Here

It's been a while...... I know, I know! My life has been so incredibly busy for the past little while I feel as though my head is spinning. I have been constantly reminding myself, one day at a time and one task at a time and it will all get done. Here are a few shots of my girl that make me feel all warm and fuzzy when it's so chilly outside! I also wanted to thank everyone for all of the lovely words, e-mails, love and comments. It honestly means so much to me and keeps me going! Hope everyone is surviving this crazy cold and flu season, love to you all!

Delightfully, Mandi

The Philips Crew

I really don't think this session could have went smoother than it did! When I arrived the 3 little ones were snoozing which gave me an oppurtunity to work with mom and dad and the oldest sister...... in perfect silence! Mom I give you credit, to get 3 children to nap at the same time is no easy task! You guys are such a lovely family and so very blessed, thanks for welcoming me into you beautiful home (with great light) and for the glimpse into your lives, the similarities to my own are almost eerie! On a side note after looking and working on these photos I would almost bet that the boys are identical!

Such a stunning couple!

The sweet, innocent guy!! Cutie!!

The cheeky twin.....love it!

Double the loveliness

Miss N in the absolute perfect light = magic

Miss T you are GORGEOUS!

What a great looking family!

3 More

A couple more from my last session for Dad!! Couldn't decide which edit I preferred of the horses shot so I posted them both. Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving weekend. Yum!

Delightfully, Mandi

Getting ready to leap into Dad's arms!!

The Bremners

It's always a treat to photograph and hang out with these wonderful people. Some of my all time favorite pictures that are on my website are of this family. Mom and I have been friends forever and it has been a beautiful experience to grow along side such a great girl. We have been through many phases together and have a tendency to bring out the mischievous sides of each other. Now we have entered a lovely phase of motherhood, babies and married life. Things have sure changed but we still have all the crazy memories to discuss over coffee. Here a a few of my favorites from our time together on such a beautiful fall day. Mom....the locations were perfect, thanks for the tour on the quad!! Oh! Almost forgot, Dad I have a special picture for you that I think you will love, I will post it in the next couple of days!!

The boys have the most stunning blue eyes.

Little Mr. Handsomepants

Just one of the breathtaking spots on their property.

My Crew

I am one lucky lady! Every time I look at the beautiful pictures of us all together and the 4 people that mean more to me than words can describe I am reminded of how very lucky and blessed that I am. I never could have dreamed up a more wonderful existence than the one that has unraveled as my life.

It wasn't hard for me to choose a photographer at all! I knew from the moment that I met Bonnie it would be her. She is not only talented but she is so kind giving and generous. And once again I feel so lucky that we have crossed paths. Thank you Bonnie for these images that we will cherish always.

Delightfully, Mandi

In the moment

When I photograph my children I am always after a certain shot. The best way to describe it would be a soulful gaze or stare. I want one shot of each of my kids, THE SHOT, and I'll know when I get it. In pursuit of my gaze shot I have gotten many other great ones and sometimes a picture really, really pulls at my heartstrings. The first picture here of Grace does just that, when I look at the pure happiness on her face I can almost hear her laughing, it's just her and it's lovely. So as I write this entry I am reminded that it's great to have dreams and goals but the moment, the now is a pretty precious place to be.

Delightfully, Mandi

New Chapeau's (French for hats)

I know it's been a while since my last post buttttttt I have excuses...... good ones! My first excuse is that I was away in Edmonton and attended the Sandy Puc, Bellies & Babies Seminar, which was fantastic. I can hardly wait to try out some of the posing and lighting techniques! My other excuse is i'm feeling a bit limited with my blog and my little pictures..... I check out other photog's blogs and drool over the big pictures. Needless to say I am shopping around for a new blog, if anyone has suggestions i'd love to hear em! Okay so excuses aside I picked up the boys some new hats from H&M and well they are just too cute in their new hats. If you look closely at the first picture you'll notice something white in Smith's mouth, it's a little marshmallow, I had to put them on the chair in order to get stillness for a moment. This stage is so tricky to photograph, they just don't stop movin!!

Delightfully, Mandi