Valley Portraits

April 12, 2010

For those of you that follow my blog you know there is a mixture of business and personal on here. Well today I felt like definitely updating the personal. If you know me, you know I have been dating this wonderful gem of a man for over 4 years now. I have felt very blessed to have him come into my life and the lives of my 3 sons as well. I have also been incredibly blessed to have his family come into my life. Well this past Saturday I was extremely happy and honored to say "yes" to his proposal. After I stopped crying of coarse, lol. I am the luckiest woman on earth to have found my best friend to share the rest of my life with and I can't wait for this new adventure to begin. Along with Rory I proudly inherit 2 awesome daughters, 1 son-in-law and 3.5 grandchildren who I love to pieces. And since a post is always better with photos, here are some again from our holiday in February taken my the wonderful Christie Pham of Oahu. Enjoy!

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Danielle says:

Yay - Congatulations to both of you!! That is so exciting! You will make a BEAUTIFUL bride Sharon! I think it is wonderful that you both found each other and you will have many happy years together and memories to share.
Hugs, Danielle

(04.13.10 @ 09:04 AM)

Kristie (Eaket) McNair says:

CONGRATULATIONS SHARON! That's wonderful news :)
Our photos are framed and up on the wall - they look great!

(04.13.10 @ 12:55 PM)

Rebecca says:

Congratulations! That's wonderful news! I wish you all the best!

(04.16.10 @ 12:51 PM)

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MIchael & Jennifer are engaged!

October 18, 2009

| Engagement | Lifestyle

I was so excited today waiting for Mike and Jen to come for their engagement session. Michael is my very handsome nephew and Jen is his beautiful fiance'. They have had this session booked for so long, so I was glad that by the time it finally got here, we had some decent weather. It wasn't a bad day but was incredibly windy so we headed to the valley to do these shots as the wind is just never as bad down there. Here are a few selections from the day. Before I get started though, I do have to mention how excited our whole family was when Michael "finally" proposed to Jen. We have considered her part of the family since the first time he brought her home. She is the kindest, sweetest most talented girl. She is beautiful inside and out and we couldn't have picked anyone better for Michael if we tried ourselves. We love you Jen. Welcome to the family. :)

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Jenn says:

Thanks you for your kind words aunt sharon...I can say the same i have felt so welcome into your family since the first time we met....love you!

(10.18.09 @ 10:46 PM)

Amanda Barr says:

Jenn you look so beautiful and Mike i am so happy to have you as my brother!!

(10.18.09 @ 11:01 PM)

Cheryl Bella says:

Jen and Mike :)) amazing pictures. great photographer as well. I can't believe you are all grown up..Where's that little girl we used to carry around? lol..you are a beautiful young woman my niece and looks like you have found your soul mate. can't wait to see you guys. I just have to say these pictures are so beautiful..

(10.19.09 @ 12:38 AM)

Jenna N says:

Amazing! These two love eachother so much and so incredibly perfect for eachother---your photos couldn't express this anymore!!

(10.20.09 @ 01:44 PM)

Tina says:

These pictures are amazing... and really capture you both! Great work all of you!!

(11.09.09 @ 12:14 PM)

Aunt Ida says:

Jenn and Mike your pictures are wonderful! Can't wait for the big day. I know you find this hard to believe but, the tears are flowing already! Love you guys!

(11.17.09 @ 09:35 PM)

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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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Save the date cards!!

September 3, 2009

| Engagement | Other | Specials | Weddings

For any of you couples that are coming to me for engagement and then Wedding Photos, here's an idea for you. Create a "Save the Date" card with one of your Engagement Photos. If this is something you are interested in, just drop me a line and I can price them out for you depending on size, quantity, design, etc. Here's an example of a pretty straight forward "Save the Date" card.

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Allysen & Jarred are engaged!

July 17, 2009

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Allysen and Jarred made the trek out from Regina this evening for the engagement photos. I met them back in the spring when they booked their wedding with me and I have been excited to shoot their photos ever since. They are so sweet and genuine, so I knew that we would have a good time and I was right. They did absolutely everything I asked of them, even in 3 inch heels (that was Allysen if you hadn't guessed, lol) and with the mosquito's constantly on the attack. And did I mention those 3 inch heels were a fabulous purple!!! Gosh I love a pretty shoe. Anyway, I took them to another new location that I scouted out this afternoon and it was definitely unique. Again, you gotta love a girl that tramps through grass up to her waist in a pasture that was previously inhabited by some four legged creatures that go "moo" and tend to leave some things behind. She never missed a beat. Of coarse she had Jarred guiding her around and me for that matter too as I almost got my precious car hung up in a rut. Yikes. Thanks Jarred. Well, it was all worth it as you will see. Thanks again you guys for doing such an awesome job. I look forward to seeing you at that wedding next weekend and then again next year for your own.

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Brenda Lapchuk says:

Fantastic photo's. Congratulations!

(07.17.09 @ 07:51 PM)

Anonymous says:

Very cool location!

(07.17.09 @ 09:13 PM)

Rhonda says:

Love this new location you found... that stone wall is great!!!

(07.18.09 @ 12:41 AM)

Heather Kittle says:

These are amazing. I hope one day i can be a great photographer too!

(07.18.09 @ 08:26 PM)

Heather Kittle says:

These are amazing. I hope one day i can be a great photographer too!

(07.18.09 @ 08:26 PM)

Mom & Dad Romich says:

Thanks, Sharon, for making this experience for the kids a very memorable occasion. It is great to see them so happy (nice smiles) and having fun. See guys, it doesn't hurt to have your picture taken. You capture how much Jarred and Allysen mean to each other. Thanks again

(07.27.09 @ 09:57 PM)

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Rita & Chris are engaged!

July 17, 2009

| Engagement | Lifestyle

This afternoon Chris and Rita made the drive from Broadview carrying some pretty special cargo in the back of their truck. Harley....and she was a sweet ride. Chris obviously has two loves. Rita and Harley, lol. But Rita definitely comes first. Well, we all had a great time today shooting in a nice new location I scouted out earlier in the day. They both did a fantastic job. They were willing to go where ever I suggested but I have to give special prop's to Chris for being the big tough guy we needed at times. He helped us in and out of locations that we couldn't manage on our own. Rita because she's tiny. Me, well because, let's just say it....I'm old, lol. He also had to move that bike around which I didn't think would be a big deal but apparently Harley's don't have reverse. Really, why wouldn't they have reverse. Some photographer might want them to be moved over just a foot or two and backed up a hill, lol. Really. And on top of it he was tipping old trucks. Is that something like cow tipping, lol. Anyway, he did a great job so thanks again and enjoy this selection of images.

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tatum says:

Awesome two sessions Sharon. Very cool perspectives!

(07.17.09 @ 12:31 PM)

Karen says:

WOW!!! How cool are these pictures. They are so beautiful! You did such an amazing job!

(07.17.09 @ 09:12 PM)

Marcy Kaczmar says:

These Shots Are amazing!!!

(07.27.09 @ 02:25 PM)

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