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Wrap it Up!

November 28, 2009 // Wedding

I shot my last wedding of the year today. I can't wait to edit these gorgeous photos!!!

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Kim:

cute! Can't wait to see the rest!
It must feel so great to be done weddings for the year!!

(11.29.09 @ 10:15 PM)

Kendra:

aww! this is cute and I am in love with her dress!! :-)

(11.29.09 @ 11:41 PM)

sonya:

what nice weather you had for this wedding! this picture is so lovely!

(11.30.09 @ 11:58 AM)

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Finding a Balance

November 26, 2009 // Family

I'm sure you are all just as sick of it as I am. Sick of me talking about "editing, editing, editing" and being so busy I can hardly take it. This year has been such a learning curve for me. It's the first year I've been so busy I've been turning down work left, right, and center. Along with turning down work though, have been the people that convince me to take on the job even though I've already said I don't have time. Shower me with compliments and I can't turn you down! In the process, however, this has left me incredibly behind! Taking on "just one more" portrait session means a couple of hours for the session, double that for editing, another hour or so for blogging.... and there we go, I'm a day behind. Do that a few times... well, you get the picture.

I would thank all of you who have waited patiently (and not so patiently) while I catch up. For the most part I've been able to deliver my product within the quoted time limit, but that hasn't always been possible. I am learning for next year!

A part of getting behind has also been my struggle to find balance in my life. It was so hard for me all summer turning down invites to the beach with my Mom, Sister, and niece and nephew. Turning down walks for ice cream with my husband, and camping trips. Turning down a trip to Saskatchewan to see a friend who lives overseas. This fall I have tried to make up for it by saying yes more often. My client's are important, but so is my family. I started to worry that once I was finally caught up with my work, there would be nobody around to live my life with! I am slowly learning to find some balance, a work in progress to say the least!

On to other things... This post would be boring without photos, so here's some images I just finished of Dorothy and Leighton and their beautiful little girl Kadia. I went to MCI with Dorothy in grade 12 and it was so nice to reconnect with her. Leighton grew up here in Winkler, and we also found another connection when we realized that he has relatives in Rosthern, Sask where I lived as a child. It's such a small world.

This little family is just the cutest! Enjoy!!!

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sonya:

gorgeous kara! i recognize the old shop. very nice! :)

(11.27.09 @ 07:52 AM)

Kim :

Kara! We will always love you, even if you are busy!! But, I do miss spending time with you too!! You are a very special and important person in my life and I am sooo proud of you for starting your own business and doing what you love!!! You are an awesome photographer. And these pictures show that so much! Great job, and what a cute family. That little girl has some awesome cheeks!!

(11.27.09 @ 11:29 AM)

Gabrielle Touchette:

What an adorable family! I love your editing. :) worth the time it takes!

(11.27.09 @ 05:26 PM)

Leala:

Great pictures, as always! What a beautiful baby girl! I love the one wear she sitting in the grass laughing and the one above it that shows her big baby blue eyes.

(11.29.09 @ 11:18 PM)

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Brad and Cara - Married!

November 16, 2009 // Wedding

Cara and Brad are the type of couple that probably look like they should be in a magazine ad even when they're at home, raking their yard in sweatpants and over sized t shirts. They are just THAT good looking. Needless to say, this makes my job pretty easy! Their engagement shoot went fabulously, and now that I am finished editing their wedding photos, well, I think they speak for themselves. Gorgeous couple = gorgeous photos!!! Thanks you two for including me in your wedding day. I hope you love the results!!!

For Cara and Brad's wedding slideshow, please click here!

Love this one that my friend Anna Borys took. She came along to second shoot for me and was FABULOUS... of course! Thanks Anna!

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Anna:

This will definitely be a memorable shoot, Kara! ;) You rock! Can't wait for the next one!

(11.16.09 @ 05:58 PM)

Connie:

Absolutely Beautiful couple and pics!! They are amazing!

(11.16.09 @ 06:24 PM)

s h e r r y:

Love these shots, especially the dress and ring shots!

(11.16.09 @ 06:56 PM)

Erika:

beautiful bride! awesome flowers and I looove the black and whites!! Great job Kara!!

(11.17.09 @ 01:26 AM)

Krista:

Gorgeous photos Kara! My favorites are the black and whites-especially the first one of Cara close up-she is stunning. And the photo Ana took is also beautiful. The first shot in the slideshow in front of the green wall is great...and the more 'yellow' toned one....i don't know how else to describe it. I love so many of them. This couple will have a hard time choosing favorites, I'm sure. Great Job!!

(11.17.09 @ 06:51 AM)

Amber:

BRAD AND CARA YOU LOOK AWESOME! CONGRATS AGAIN.

(11.17.09 @ 10:20 AM)

Cara:

Ridiculously beautiful Kara!! We are SO lucky we found you! You are amazing!!

(11.17.09 @ 10:51 AM)

Kim:

these are amazing photos!! You have outdone yourself again! The couple is gorgeous as well.

(11.22.09 @ 10:13 AM)

Carmin Davidson:

I really love the new yellow fill... editing technique you have.. It's driving me nuts!! haha.. I can only imagine.

(11.23.09 @ 02:40 AM)

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Sonya

November 3, 2009 // Lifestyle

My favorite shoots are always the ones that are just for fun! One gorgeous fall day I had the major urge to shoot, and nothing scheduled. Though I really should have stayed at home and caught up on my editing, I just couldn't resist Sonya's promise of cookies and a fun fall shoot. These shoots are my favorite because I have full and total control. I can choose the best locations and look for the best light, and I can just shoot and have fun, no pressure!

Thanks Sonya for the fun afternoon, and the coffee and two bite brownies (which are long gone of course!).

Love, Love, LOVE these next few! The golden colors of fall.... gorgeous!!!!

this one above is one of my favorites! I want to put her in a J Crew catalogue!

Love this one too (below)!

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Tania:

Love these photos. Gorgeous!

(11.04.09 @ 10:59 AM)

sonya:

i love you kara! that's all i can say!

(11.04.09 @ 11:21 AM)

Carly:

Kara! i loovvee this shoot! Sonya is absolutely gorgeous!

(11.04.09 @ 11:41 AM)

Briony:

these are beautiful. what a fun day of shooting. i have to say i am a lot like you...i love going out with my friends on photo excursions where we can find crazy locations and perfect light. this definitely made me want to plan another trip soon :)

(11.04.09 @ 11:46 AM)

kelly:

gorgeous pictures and an absolutely beautiful girl :)

(11.04.09 @ 12:25 PM)

Kim Driedger:

WOW!! These are all so great! Great job! I wish I had Sonya's style!

(11.04.09 @ 12:53 PM)

Joelle:

Love the pics Kara! Sonya you look great as always. Falls pics are so much fun!

(11.04.09 @ 01:57 PM)

Becky:

Sonya never takes a bad picture! She is so beautiful!!!
#6 is my fav Kara! oooh so warm and cozy!

(11.05.09 @ 08:43 AM)

Carmelle:

These are awesome! Sonya is the perfect model :)

(11.13.09 @ 08:51 PM)

Anna:

And by "2-bite brownies" you really mean "1-bite brownies?" Haha! Fun shoot. Beautiful Girl!

(11.17.09 @ 10:51 AM)

Pam:

Oh my... where do I start!? These are SOOO stunning. Every single one is my favourite!

(11.29.09 @ 11:44 AM)

Russ Dueck:

wow! this whole shoot is just so good! ...must have been one of those ones where you can just feel the whole thing is working out great. great work Kara!
-Russ

(01.21.10 @ 10:40 PM)

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Cody and Holly

November 3, 2009 // Family / Just For FUN!!

A little peek at Holly and Cody's session from a few weeks ago. Fall sure is making it hard to schedule sessions, with it getting dark so early. We started a little later in the day than I would have liked, but at least the weather was good to us!!!

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