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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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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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Do you ever have one of those days?  One of those days you kind of wish you never would have gotten out of bed.  Well, for me, yesterday was one of those days.  But then last night I had this great family show up from Fort Qu'Appelle for family photos and my day changed.  They were so warm and genuine.  Michael was so laid back.  What ever we wanted to do was just fine with him.  And Leslie, well she's so much fun.  I knew it the second she got out of the car and had her hair streaked pink.  How much fun is that?  She's truly her own person and I LOVE that.  The kids were awesome too, throwing in their own ideas for poses which we definitely used.  And to top it off it was Michael and Leslie's Anniversary and poor Mike didn't even get supper before they headed out here.  Thanks so much guys for coming out and being so great to work with.  Here are a few images from last night.
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Totally loved Leslie's green jacket.  I kept teasing her that it was going to disappear.  I was sad when she remembered to take it home, lol.

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IMG_0225-2.jpgThese next few shots are in honor of Mike and Leslie's Anniversary.  They are similar to some wedding day photos that they have.

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IMG_0254.jpgI just love this shot.  Michael can make Leslie laugh so easily.  Isn't that what life is all about?!?

IMG_0279.jpgIf you have been here for photos or just follow my blog you've probably seen our family cat "Boots" in some of the images.  He's so nosey and always has to come and check things out.  Sam is so sweet and I think animals are automatically drawn to her.

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IMG_0275.jpgLane is such a great kid.  You can tell he's going to be just like his dad.  Really tall and really easy going!

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Look at Samantha's Blue eyes.  Are you kidding me.  So jealous.

IMG_0348.jpgAnd I have saved the best for last.  This shot was all Sam and Lane's doing.  Their ideas totally and I think its great!  Way to go guys!

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Leslie Erickson says:

Love all of them Sharon!! Had a great time spending our anniversary with you!!

(09.05.09 @ 08:52 AM)
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This afternoon I headed to a farm south of Wolseley to meet with the wonderful McCall Family.  Unfortunately there were a few important people still missing from these family photos but son, Ian and his wife and daughter were home from England so it was time to get those grandkids together and take some photos at Grampa's original homestead.  It was a little tricky off the start with one very shy British girl but she was so adorable and before we knew it, she started to follow suit with the rest of the kids and did a great job.  Plus she had the most adorable accent, lol.  Anyway, thanks so much everyone for making the trek out from the city and for putting up with the mosquitos.  Here's a few shots from the day.
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IMG_5052.jpgI'm starting with a shot I love of everyone in front of Grampa's homestead.  It sure was a great old house and the kids told stories about Grampa shingling the roof when they were little and scaring them to death when he fell off.
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Grampa is definitely very proud of his grandchildren!!

IMG_5014.jpgThe kids are slowly starting to warm up.  I love this shot with the flowers.  Getting kids involved in an activity always helps get a great shot.

IMG_5032.jpgAnd just for fun, a little peak-a-boo through the flowers.

IMG_5092.jpgThe shy "Miss L" suddenly not so shy and totally fine with a photo just of her.  She even struck a little pose.  How adorable is she?!?

IMG_5104.jpgAnyone that knows me knows I love an old house and this one was no different.  Look at the great blue colors and the fantastic wallpaper.  I just love the vintage feel of this photo and the next few coming up.

IMG_5111.jpgBrothers.  Love, love, love this serious shot of the boys! They were so sweet I could have easily taken them home.

IMG_5119.jpgMiss M is such a great kid and always had a smile on her face.  I had to force her to not smile in this shot but I love it!

IMG_5132.jpgOkay, I know I keep using the word love tonight but I totally love this group shot.  The light is just so pretty.

IMG_5135.jpgAnd here's the lady that organized this whole thing and her boys.  Its too bad that dad had to work but now he will have a great shot of his family for his desk.  Carla was super nice.  I liked her right off the bat and know if she was living out here we'd definitely be grabbing a coffee now and then.  Thanks for getting everything together Carla. :)

IMG_5223.jpgCousins!

IMG_5251.jpgSnuggling with Grampa.

IMG_5260.jpgI just had to throw this shot in.  Sometimes in order to get the shot you want, you have to let the kids have a little fun.  Isn't that what its all about anyway?  We even got Grampa involved in this one.  Too funny.

IMG_5170.jpgI don't even think anyone knows about this last shot.  It was actually one of the first shots I took when everyone was surveying the yard with Grampa in the lead.  It just seems so natural.  Thanks again everyone for the great time.


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Carla says:

Ok, you had me crying from picture one. I've been wanting to do this for a long time and today was awesome and these pictures are fantastic!! You've brought to life exactly what I wanted. And yes, coffee would definitely be on, from one sentimental gal to another!

(08.13.09 @ 02:57 AM)
Suzanne S. says:

Wow! Great photos! The grandkids are all so beautiful. And the "kids" aren't too bad either :) Your Dad looks great! What a wonderful collection of photos to cherish.

(08.13.09 @ 01:48 PM)
Carolyn says:

Very Nice!! You did a great job with them.

(08.13.09 @ 06:17 PM)
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Well this was my second Family Session of the week.  Would have been the 3rd if the rain would just stay away.  So for this shoot Niki & I headed just outside Melville to the Miller Ranch.  Wow, what a beautiful yard, farm and family.  It was very obvious what a hard working, fun loving family this was.  Niki & I both felt so welcome.  They were such a great bunch to work with which is why we took probably way longer than we should have.  Sorry if we delayed your supper everyone. :)  Now on to uploading some of my favorite images.  Seriously, I don't know how I will choose so this could be a long one.



PS:  Could these kids be any cuter.  I could have taken every single one of them home.


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Linda says:

These are all priceless! I love every one!!!

(07.31.09 @ 11:02 PM)
DENNIS & JO LOWES says:

Great pictures brings back great memories!!!!

(12.01.09 @ 08:29 PM)
Shawna Bieber says:

Absolutely the most beautiful photos I have ever seen. May God Bless the Miller Family and the very talented photographer, Sharon.

(05.21.10 @ 06:08 PM)
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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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