I Survived!

I just wanted to post a quick note to say, that yes indeed, I made it out of the Baby Fair alive...voiceless....a little sore....but alive...and simply amazed at all the cute kids in this city!

Over the 2 days, we saw over 215 children at the Photo Contest, raising LOTS of money for Success by Six (not sure of exact tally - watch the Baby Fair website for more details (www.vancouver islandbabayfair.com).

Thank you to all who participated!

I'll post a few sneak peaks in the coming weeks...and perhaps even get some of those Europe photos up I keep threatening to!

Stories, stories...

A picture really can tell a story.

And a series of pictures can record a special time in your child's life.

Like this sample, which was done from the Bunnyhugs Package...which records the first year with your baby.How quickly they grow up!

You can see this sample & more at the upcoming Vancouver Island Baby Fair, Sept 27 &28th at Pearkes Arena

Make 'Em Cry!

I have to say, as a photographer, one of my highlights is making people cry.

Yes - you heard me right.

When I drop off a package, and I watch the parents go through the little album, nothing gives me the warm fuzzies as much as watching tears well up in their eyes.

That's when I know I've really captured their family.

I also get the warm fuzzies when people send in kind words.

At the upcoming Baby Fair, I'm going to be featuring some of these testimonials, along with a smattering of photos from our session.

If you would like to share your experience with Prairie Child, I would love to hear from you!

Email erin@prairiechild.com

Famous Seamus turns one (almost!)

Does this little guy look familiar?
We've been watching him grow up this last year with the "Bunnyhugs" package.This package includes a newborn session, and another one at 3-4 months, 6-9months and one year....the package also includes a storyboard, which can feature 4-7 photos from the year (which I'll show some samples in future post).

In the meantime, a little look into the session!

And, as fall is *almost* here, we thought we would have some fun with Halloween!
Well..it was fun...and then...
So, it was time to move on to the cake!You wouldn't know it here - but this little guy took some convincing that the cake was worth checking out!

But once he got into it...he seemed to be enjoy himself!
(Luckily he fit in my sink for a little impromptu bath time!)

Coming up next...a tribute to my kitties! (and then some vacation photos...really!)

Little Micky Blue Eyes...

Ok, so his name isn't Micky - but this little guy has the most beautiful blue eyes! (which match his little bunny perfectly!)
And, the cutest little toes...although my husband would tell me I'm baby foot obsessed - can I help it if they just happen to be the most adorable thing in the world.I can just see his thought bubble in this photo - "There they go again...sigh.."


And, one of my favourites from the session...

But that's all for this sneak peek!

(I realize I said I would put up some trip highlights - but somehow vacation photos take the back burner!)

So - up next, some test shots from my new backdrop (still white - just "wipe-able" - key for those newborn naked shots!)