Valley Portraits

October 1, 2009

Last weekend I had the total honor to work with Troy and Kim on their wedding day. Wow, what can I say about these two kids. I am totally smitten with them. They are so kind and sincere. Their love for each other is so obvious. It just pours out of them. They already are such gorgeous people on the outside but even more beautiful on the inside. They have a true love for their family, friends and definitely their faith. That was apparent at their beautiful service at the Ebenezer Baptist Church which was officiated by their dear friend, Laurence Johnstone who came all the way from Daysland, Alberta. How wonderful is it to be married by a friend. It makes the service so special. Also, to add to an already wonderful wedding, Troy is in the Air Force so they had the Honor Guard their as well. I felt so old being called "Maam" all the time but they assured me it was just good manners and that I wasn't that old, lol. I think that last statement was actually the good manners part, lol. Because Troy is a Pilot, we had the opportunity to go out to the Yorkton Airport to shoot the last of the shots. Wow, an old hanger, planes and a helicopter. I was like a kid in a candy shop. I think everyone thought it was pretty funny how excited I was. So, without further delay, here's some images from the day. Kim and Troy, I hope you guys enjoy all of lifes blessings and make sure you keep in touch once you are in your new post in Newfoundland. Be safe.

I love this last silouette shot with them and the helicopter. It definitely tells their story!

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heather kittle says:

I'm in love with this picture. It makes you want to believe in happy endings. Great job!

(10.15.09 @ 02:28 AM)

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The Beck Kids Christmas Surprise :)

October 1, 2009

| Family | Lifestyle | Specials

A few weeks ago The Beck Kids and their significant others came out for a surprise shoot to be saved for a Christmas gift for their parents. It was a little promo I was running. However, someone, not mentioning any names (Lateesh, lol) accidentally spilled the beans and so now its okay to blog some of those shots. Oh well Lateesha, there's some great shots in here so I probably would have gone crazy waiting till after Christmas to blog them anyway, lol. Now you can let mom and dad pick their own images for their gifts and maybe you'll have to get them something else too which works out well for them :) So this post will start out with brother and sister together, then each of the kids with their "S.O's" and then all four of them together. I used a few different textures on here than you are used to seeing just to try something different. Enjoy!

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Phoebe & Mark are engaged!

October 1, 2009

| Engagement | Lifestyle

Well this Engagement Session was Saskatchewan meets Africa and it was a blast. Mark is a small town Saskatchewan boy who fell in love with an absolutely beautiful girl from Ghana with a killer smile. They made the trek out from Regina last week for their engagement session. That was before the weather turned on us. Thank goodness. This couple is truly so wonderful. They had me wrapped around their little fingers in no time. The little fingers that are attached to their 6'2" frames anyway, lol. Boy they sure are tall. I am so jealous. Anyway, I tried to bring in different parts of this wonderful prairie of ours. The grasses, some old cars and buildings and of coarse the valley on a beautiful fall day. Then you add in their awesome personalities and some great handmade African outfits and well, it was just perfect. Oh and to top it off, I was feeling kind of quirky that day, a little Tyra Bank'ish, lol, so I incorporated a couple of apples into the shots. I'm not sure why. Maybe it was the whole "fall harvest feeling" that was going on but Mark and Phoebe were game for anything so we had a little fun. You will know what I'm talking about when you see the images. Thanks again you guys. It was truly a blast working with you and hope to do so again in the future. Best of luck on your African wedding. I know it will be beautiful.

I love this last image of Mark and Phoebe goofing around :)

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Phoebe De Ciman says:

Thanks Sharon. We had a great time. Looking forward to seeing all the shots and showing you the Ghana pics when we return. Cheers. Phoebe & Mark

(10.01.09 @ 11:37 PM)

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Chantelle & Tim are engaged!

September 24, 2009

| Engagement | Lifestyle

Today Tim & Chantelle stopped in for their engagement session. I have been looking forward to this for a while now and it was so great to spend time with both of them. After tonight I am definitely looking forward to their wedding next year. They were so great to work with. Very much "themselves" which isn't always an easy thing to do when someone is waving a camera in your face. Thanks for putting up with me dragging you all over. I hope you enjoy your pictures and can't wait to work with you guys again!! :)

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Chantelle says:

Sharon, thanks for a fun night, we love them! Cant wait to see the rest!

(09.25.09 @ 10:48 AM)

mom o says:

great pics, so proud of them!

(09.28.09 @ 05:04 PM)

Shelley says:

Chantelle! Love the pics! Both of you look awesome! Can't wait to see the wedding pictures after the big day!!!!!

(09.30.09 @ 01:02 PM)

Nicky says:

Wow Chewks these are absolutely beautiful and you look stunning as always! Tim looks okay too!!!! (Just kidding Tim you look good too!)

(10.12.09 @ 09:51 PM)

Pauline says:

Love the pics, especially the close up of you guys in the field. Who would of though Chantelle in farmland pics, will wonders never cease. It's exciting, good luck with the plans.

(11.10.09 @ 08:15 PM)

Madison Shivak-Langford says:

Wow Chewks....or should I say,,,,,,LEGS....you look beautiful...the one where ur glasses are off...i had to looks twice u look like a model!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE them!!!!

(11.26.09 @ 04:52 PM)

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Beautiful Saskatchewan Skies!!

September 23, 2009

| Photography

Last night after my shoot, while I was editing and blogging, my youngest son told me to grab my camera and come outside because the sky was "so cool"!! So I did as I was told and he was definitely right. Saskatchewan does have some pretty amazing sunsets. Enjoy these few photos of a beautiful fall night.

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Lisa says:

WOW. Sharon, those are amazing! SO nice to see your great 'art' pieces as well as portraits now and again :) You have an incredible eye :)

(09.23.09 @ 07:08 PM)

Yvonne Rogalski says:

Absolutely fantastic photos, Sharon,,,,they just keep getting better and better!!! Love this website also, I check into it a few times a week just to see what is new!

(09.26.09 @ 01:14 AM)

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Lainie & Nate

September 22, 2009

| Children | Family | Lifestyle

Well tonight I had the best time with my little neighbours. I have known their family for years and I shot their mom and dads wedding over 5 years ago already. Wow, time flies. Anyway, it was a fun but challenging shoot. Fun cause it was with adorable kids. Challenging because one of them was a boy and he was 2, lol. Now I am not saying anything bad against Nate. He is so adorable. He's just a boy that is 2. I have been through this 3 times with my own. They are so busy and really want nothing to do with sitting for cameras. He also is totally in love with his hat and it was a challenge to get any shot of him let alone without his precious hat. Then there is his beautiful sister Lainie, who looks just like her mom I might add. She is so comfortable in front of the camera and reminds me of a young Nicole Kidman. A total little doll. I love the serious shots of her but don't worry mom and dad, there's plenty of adorable smiley ones as well. I hope you guys enjoy them. Thanks for making the drive over. Even if it is only a few miles down the road, lol. PS:I posted my very favorite picture of the bunch first. I don't know where I will put it but I definitely want a big canvas for my office. How fantastic is she?!?

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tatum says:

Oh the door one is just too cute! With the two of them, and the one on his own. You must have been sweating by the time you were done chasing him around! Shooting kid sessions is the best workout ever.

(09.23.09 @ 12:12 AM)

carol says:

Great pictures of my grandkids Sharon. Thanks.

(09.23.09 @ 07:27 AM)

Michelle says:

Amazing Sharon...thank-you so much!!! Ohhhh, Nater Tater!!!

(09.23.09 @ 07:47 AM)

Becky says:

Wow! Some of those first few shots of Lainie sure don't look like the little grade 1 girl that I pick up every morning for school, she looks so grown up!

(09.23.09 @ 06:25 PM)

Linda says:

Beautiful Pictures of Beautiful Children !!!!

(09.25.09 @ 08:36 AM)

Ken and Frances says:

Wow, Lainie sure looks like she knows what shes doing. And the vintage look of the Photo of Nate smiling alone looks great. Also really liked the one of Nate through the truck window

(12.27.09 @ 10:56 AM)

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