Kotori Photo Jewelry

 I am so excited to share with you Kotori custom photo jewelry!!! The ways that you can customize the pieces are endless and the best part is that it will be one of a kind. Sterling silver, hand stamped and stunning! Please inquire for prices. More info to come soon!
Delightfully, Mandi

I heart this necklace!!!

Miss Mya

 The first time I met Mya she was just a couple weeks old, in a short year she has transformed into the most beautiful little love. Mya has the most beautifully shaped eyes and is a perfect mix of her mom and dad not to mention sweet as can be! I tried to convince mom that she could leave Mya with me for the day....... maybe next time LOL! The first photo is from her newborn session and the rest mark her first birthday! Thanks for stopping by!
Delightfully, Mandi

This one in my favorite!

Reflecting 365 ~ 2010

Time is a bit of a tricky concept to grasp..... No matter what it just keeps on ticking, some days are so lovely we'd love that they could last forever and then there are days that can't go by fast enough. Our babies keep growing no matter how much we'd like to have them stay little and birthdays that we ourselves couldn't conceive celebrating...... have been celebrated. It's just the way it goes, like it or not, time is passing and the older we grow the faster time passes. It has been a busy beautiful year and when I look back on it, it's no wonder it's a bit blurry...... life with 3 little ones and two, 2 year olds (need I say more). There is much to be thankful for and many highlights to look back upon with fondness, here are a few.....

Grace Lily stepped onto a big yellow bus, and I stood at the end of the driveway with tears in my eyes (My first baby to have a first day of school...sigh!) I celebrated and entered my 3rd decade and honestly i've never felt better! I traded in my mama minivan for a white MDX and although not the most practical decision, I love it! That same day we bought a camper and we attempted camping.... we'll get better! Shawn and I committed to making more time for each other and have went for many beautiful date nights. VEGAS with the ladies.  A couple trips to Vancouver/Seattle . The first of many missing teeth (not mine thankfully). Potty training twins.... can get a little messy! Philosophy now has a small studio!! Many wonderful sessions and weddings, i'm pinching myself. Just a few years having a photography business and studio seemed like a lovely daydream. And then there are the moments that play in my memory like a slow motion movie, the really special times, holding tiny hands, circling round and round, singsong, lullaby, giggling tickles, rosy cheeks, bright eyes, singing in the car, rides in laundry baskets......those are the ones that I truly, truly cherish. With that being said it has been 365 days to be thankful for and celebrate. In no particular order here are a few pictures of my little family that warm my heart....... Wishing you all the best in 2011!

Delightfully, Mandi

Happily Ever After

 I could not stop myself from posting a copious amount of photos in this post as I am lovin them so very much!!! On December 23 I had the pleasure of meeting a beautiful couple and documenting their fairytale wedding. Janessa and Leigh were probably the most relaxed bride and groom that i've met to date which made them fantastic to work with during the short window of time we had with light. I'll let the pictures tell the rest of the story......kind of makes you want to get married all over again in winter.......

Delightfully, Mandi

Are you all ready for Christmas???

    Hey friends,
        I just wanted to quickly share a couple images from my last session, I will do a full post for Mya soon.... I don't know about you all but this time of year seems to get stressful, it's busy everywhere, people forget their manners and get aggresive and the deadlines are daunting. At the same time it's lovely.... when you see folks volunteering, baking and my favorite of all the kiddos.....the questions they ask, the reactions to the decorations lights and the big dude in red and the pure amazement alive and almost twinkling in their eyes. That's what it's all about....... so if you are feeling a little blue, overwhelmed or fed up have a look at this beautiful little girl and I guarantee you will feel better. Isn't she a doll!!!

Deligfully, Mandi

Birthday Boy

   Meet Nathan, he is super sweet and has gorgeous creamy skin and light blue eyes, and has just celebrated his first birthday ( I was priveleged to watch his first cake tasting!!!) Meet Nathan's Mom & Dad, they love hime to bits, isn't it obvious!!! I know I say it all the time, but i'm gonna say it again. I feel honored every time somebody chooses me and trusts in me to represent their children, families and the special times in their life through images. And even though we may only share a few hours together my life has been enriched by getting to witness the love that people share for eachother, and now that I have gone all sappy on you all. I want to thank all of my wonderful clients for being so flippin fabulous! Thanks for stopping by!!!
Delightfully Mandi

My Fave!!

The way he snuggled into his dad here melted my heart!

I told ya.....they love him to bits!

OK, it was tough to put this one up with those blue jerseys on.......Flames jerseys would look much better LOL buuuut  it's still a great picture!

Cake time!!!!