My dslr has been gathering dust (yet again). I always knew that I'd pick it up again and take it out in due time. That time came couple of weeks ago. Off I went (with Alvin) and forayed into maternity photography. My sister-in-law was supposedly due in a week then.
The shoot was fun and though a bit rusty, we managed to get some decent shots. The whole family was a good sport and we all had some fun.
Here are some of the photos.
The fun and wacky side of everyone was evident in some of the photos.
Big sister is very excited and has been patiently waiting for the baby.
She promised to take care of the baby and volunteered to change diapers.
It was my niece's 6th birthday couple of weeks ago.
She had a fancy cake - purple with pink trimmings and a nice Pinkalicious topper.
It was cute! I wasn't at the celebration, hoping there'd be some left-over, I kept asking her, "Where's my cake?"
The present I gave her had a card with cake drawings and added, "Where's my cake?"
A week after, she gave me a thank you card.
Front of the card
She claims it was her idea to give me this.
She asked me the same question - where's the cake?!
My sister got married earlier this year, thankfully without the reality TV drama.
I wish I had taken photos that day, but I was the gofer and the secondary videographer (and after, the editor). It was still a lot of fun!
For the video, I picked Train's songs - "Marry Me", as I thought it suits the couple's personalities, and "Soul Sister", just because I like the song :)
Side Story: Upon their engagement announcement, I made it clear that I didn't want to be the bridesmaid. Let me be clear, not because I was avoiding the potential horrible bridesmaid's dress but because I thought it would be best to be the gofer, to relieve the bride of some stress. For the first time, I'll be the "yes, ma'am" girl to my eldest sister. It was funny that for the entire time leading up to the big day, I was more stressed than her. She had everything in her head and I have to have the list.
You've got to love summer in Toronto. It continues to sizzle - with the rising temperature (up wards to 40C), the lakeside, the patio and weekly free events for families.
This weekend, Torontonians are once again treated to beautiful music at the Beaches Jazz Festival. Here are some snapshots.
Lisa Haley and the Zydekats at the Kew Beach -
God Made Me Funky
My favourite will be the big bands.
There are more happenings in Toronto. This weekend, Caribana. So get your flip flops, put on some sunblock, wear your sunglasses and hat! Step out and enjoy summer while it lasts.
