Canadian Wildness Cabin Time It is no secret that I LOVE taking photos outdoors of people doing outdoorsy things. From hiking through rugged trails to paddle boarding on serene lakes, there is something magical about capturing those moments where people connect with nature. The interplay of natural light, the raw emotions, and the breathtaking backdrops […]

When it comes to family portraits most parents’ number one concern is how to get their little ones to pose and cooperate during the shoot. There are always challenges to face when trying to get everyone in the family to look their best and look at the camera altogether but it is not something you […]

If you are prepping for your first photoshoot you probably have a couple questions about what to expect. A common concern for people having their photos taken for the first time is what to wear.   7 Top Tips for Deciding What to Wear for a Photoshoot What is the purpose of the photoshoot? This […]

Some of the best photos come AFTER the formal part of the session is over. With temps in the upper 90’s in June this year we decided to end this session with a dip in the lake. Such a fun reward for the kids. I am always looking for ways to make session fun. If […]

What do you do with all those beautiful Christmas Cards after the Holidays? Sure you can search the internet and find a ton of ways to re-use cards and get more crafty like binding them into books etc. But since I neither have the time nor the interest..lol..I do this one simple trick. Here is […]

What can I say? This past year has been an emotional roller coaster. Challenging doesn’t even begin to describe it. Starting out with a pandemic, then came the summer riots, back to pandemic, adding more civil and political unrest to the mix on top of our house remodel. To say the very least, this has […]

Frozen Rudolph It’s no secret I LOVE Cranberry Ginger Ale during the holidays. It has just the right amount holiday flavor and is the perfect color. So to make a drink with it was a no brainer. An added plus is this is just as fun without the alcohol so it can be made for the whole party. […]

Smoked Old Fashioned Let’s talk about fire, ice and smoke. All of these elements make a really beautiful and tasty cocktail.  Serves 1 1 Fill a tall glass with ice. Add 2 oz Rye or Bourbon Whiskey 3/4 oz simple syrup (optional) Woodchips Strainer I don’t have a recipe per se. I watched a neighbor make […]

Salted Hazelnut Hot Chocolate I don’t know about you but we always have Nutella on hand at home. I remember tasting it for the first time in Italy and I was instantly hooked. This beverage is so decadent and easy to pull together. Bonus it can easily be kept non-alcoholic so kids can enjoy too! […]

  Camping Sangria Serves 6  32 oz. red wine, like Merlot 8 oz. freshly squeezed grapefruit juice   1/4 cup sugar Juice of one lime 1 cup chopped Strawberries Combine the wine, grapefruit juice, sugar, and lime juice in a large pitcher,  stir until the sugar dissolves. Add ice and berries and enjoy!   *note the addition […]