Fuzzy Wieners!

Okay, so many of you know that when photographing children I will count down 3, 2, 1 and say "fuzzy wieners". A photography teacher once said she did it, I tried it, and it made the kids laugh.
SO, while with my new friends (I use that word loosely) at a restaurant, they wanted me to take their picture. SO, I did the regular countdown. 3,2,1 and yelled FUZZY WIENERS!!! Well let me tell you. Americans have dirty minds!! A fuzzy wiener to them is not the same fuzzy wiener to me.
SO, with that said, I will no longer be using the term "fuzzy wiener" but instead will use the word "fuzzy pickle". Apparently since they fry those down there, it is an acceptable word :) Thanks to Vu Bui for reminding me of my eccentricism (yes, it's a word in my world) and telling me that I needed a #9 to add to yesterday's post. This post's for you :)

Here are a few shots of my retro girls. Kerry, you're super lucky that you hid while I took these "chin" pictures. I may have to photoshop a picture of you using the liquify key.









Ah, Balydia, what's got you so mesmerized?

Workshop Take 2

Let the sharing begin.

I learned a lot of things while being away that I'm going to fill you in on right now.

1) American's do not have Boxing Day. I know this may seem trivial to you, but to me, I was SHOCKED!!! In all my 33 years I had never heard such a thing! I'm going to have to have a little chat with my mother. I think it needs to be included in such talks as the Birds and the Bees.

2) a GPS will allow you to go in circles. And keep going in circles. It never tires. I however tire of hearing it tell me to go on the "motorway" when I'm already on the flippin "motorway", and I've been going in circles over and over again.

3) Contrary to popular belief, a motel manager will enter your room in the middle of the night, using her key, WHILE INTOXICATED.

4) I did not get bed bugs.

5) Toilets in the US Airports always think they need to flush while you are pulling your pants down. Each and every single time I went to the Loo the toilet flushed before I even started. Seriously!!

6) There should be a deodorant mandatory rule for the 3 seat wide airplanes. Small space + stinky pits = gagging passenger (moi)

7) The Bui Brothers are all that they are cracked up to be. Seriously people, they are full of grace and I don't use that word loosely. EVER!

8) There are many fun words that rhyme with Lydia. You can figure them out :)

Well, let's just leave it at that. I learned a lot of things while on my little vacay in Florida.
Fun times, Fun times.

Here are a few shots from our shoot with America's Next Top Model Winner Season 10 ( correct me if I'm wrong, I often am) Whitney Thompson!!! (Isn't she great as a brunette?)

Scarlett Lillian Workshop

Well, I'm back home and of course I was welcomed with many hugs and kisses. I was licked on the face, smelled in certain inappropriate areas and wet nosed one too many times. It's nice to be missed! The last few days were a complete whirlwind of activity. I left Thursday evening to drive BY MYSELF across the border to the Buffalo airport (much cheaper than Pearson). I then stayed in a hotel BY MYSELF. I then flew in not one, but two! airplanes, BY MYSELF. Both flights were delayed by weather of course. Then, I arrived in Jacksonville Florida where I was no longer BY MYSELF. I knew from the moment I got off the plane and met up with my amazing new friends that it was going to be a weekend to remember. I had a lot of preconceived notions about attending a workshop as I had never been to one before. Every minute was amazing. I gained so much valuable information from Scarlett but also from all of the fabulous photographers that attended. I even learned from the Bui Brothers. How fun is their name?
So I don't take up too much of your time with my rambles I will make this POST #1 of my Jacksonville adventures. Stay tuned for many more to come!







These two were our models for day #1.









Oh! We're testing out different logos right now, let me know what you think!!
xoxo
Erin

Lovable Lucas

He's even photogenic when he cries!!

One of my BFF's has the cutest little gerber baby around. His name is Lucas. I adore Lucas. I adore his smile, I adore his smooth flawless skin, I adore how he looks at his mommy, I adore how his mommy looks at him, I even adore how he pees in my wooden bowl during his photoshoot :)




Such beautiful eyes!




How cute is that face?




This face is because I scolded him for peeing in my bowl. Just kidding.:)




This was while he was peeing on my paper. Can't you see relief in his eyes?




Mommy's singing was very attention grabbing!




My fave!!

Hockey Team Photos

Well last night marked my very first Hockey Team Photo Session. Thank you sooooo much to Lynda Best for believing in me, you're the "best"...hahaha! Here is a sample picture if anyone else is interested. I charge $15 for a photo. Happy Wednesday :)

Weddings of 2009

Loved the light!!!



Such a lovely couple :) I'm a bit biased though!



Gorgeous eyes!!





Gotta love the Cobourg Harbour :)




Love it!




Such gorgeous colours




Such pretty eyes!





Most beautiful church I'd ever seen!




Lookin Hot, Hot, Hot!!


I thought I would just post a few of my weddings that I was able to shoot this past year. I have yet to encounter a bridezilla. All of the brides I have met have not only been stunning, they have also been very gracious and made me feel like I was a part of their families. I just want to say thank you to all of you special ladies, you made my job that much more enjoyable and I feel very blessed that you allowed me to share your special days with me.

Christmas Craziness!!

What a wonderful month December has been for my family and myself! God finally gave me the courage to leave my job of 14 years and be able to focus on being a mom. I love being a mom :)

December kept me very busy with family photoshoots and even one corporate photoshoot! This was my first year to not have to work the Statutory holiday's. Yippee!! I thoroughly enjoyed every second of it! Here are a few of my December shots. My studio is almost complete, not quite though, but there are a few studio shots attached as well :) I pray that each and every one of you also had the best Christmas of your lives and that you felt as blessed as I do!