a day in the life photography

MY BLOG'S NEW HOME

2009-01-28T22:51:00.002-07:00

Ok, it's all set up!
Here is the link to the new blog, check it out and leave me a message - oh and the pictures will not look any bigger until I post some new ones... I'll maybe have to do that, just to see how great.

A DAY IN THE LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY NEW BLOG

Blog is moving to a new home!

2009-01-28T13:05:00.003-07:00

Hello everyone!

Just writing a quick note to let everyone know that my blog will be moving to a new home VERY soon. It will have nice big pictures and hopefully some cool new features. So, be sure to update your bookmarks - and those with rss feeds may have to change the address once the page is up and running.

The new address will be posted later on today...

Thanks!

A triple threat!

2009-01-24T15:39:00.006-07:00

Is it still called a triple threat when it's not the standard 3 - acting, singing, and dancing? I'm not sure, but if it can be, then this girl is that, and more.

From what I hear, a talented dancer, a fantastic piano player, and also an aspiring actress. These are just a few of what I'm sure are her many talents.

We had a great time running around downtown in the snow, wasn't too bad until the wind started to pick up.

Here are a few of my MANY, MANY favorites from this session.

I had so much fun taking these, thanks Sam!

I know I promised, here they are!

2009-01-17T23:47:00.001-07:00

These photos went out as Christmas presents, so I didn't post them back when they were taken, just in case a family member found out.
Here are a few of my favorites - oh and also check out the sweetest puppy...
Meeka

The great part about them having their photos already is that I know which ones are their favorites and I can post those here.

Here are a few from their fall session - I wish it was looking more like this
outside!

Meeka was peeking...

And a few in a grungy alley...

Have a great week!

NEW WEBSITE!!!!

2009-01-14T23:37:00.001-07:00

Hello everyone!

I just wanted to write a really quick note to say that my wedding photos now have their own home! (A NEW WEBSITE!)

Check it out and let me know what you think! :)

A DAY IN THE LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY WEDDINGS

A short lesson in hoarfrost...

2009-01-13T13:27:00.012-07:00

I spent a very chilly morning with a wonderful couple and I am really excited for their winter wedding. I am really not a huge fan of snow and cold and, well, most things winter related, but I was so excited to wake up the morning of their photos to see hoarfrost on all of the trees, and I knew Renee would be THRILLED.

She, unlike me, is a big fan of winter, and from what I hear, a fantastic figure skater. I am not going to reveal too many details about Renee and Blain's wedding, so that you can watch for their wedding photos, but let me just say that I had to make a call to my mom to find out if I have any skates hidden away at their house somewhere.

And for those who are wondering, here is a short lesson in hoarfrost:
It is the white ice crystals that form on trees, branches, wires, poles, etc. that form on cold, clear nights when the temperature of the object is lower than that of the air. I think I have that right...

Why is it called hoarfrost you may ask...

Hoar-frost first turns up in written English in 1290 as hore frost. Strictly speaking, hoar-frost is the kind of frost that turns everything it forms upon white or gray. Due to the fact that hair turns gray with age, things that are white or gray are often associated with old age and this is the original sense of hoar.

This is taken from Take Our Word For It, in case you were wondering, or want to check out some other old, strange sayings and words.

So, with that in mind, on to a few of my favorites from our chilly morning!

Winter Wonderland...

Is this a figure skating move? I used to figure skate - more years ago than I want to say, but the way that Renee is standing with one foot turned like this reminds me of skating, or maybe ballet...

This one is my most favorite - LOVE IT!

Renee and Blain - I am really looking forward to your special day, and all of the fun that I KNOW it will be. You disks are just about ready, I will be getting them to you soon.

The Lexington...

2009-01-09T12:00:00.000-07:00

I was asked to come and take a few photos at Kingsland's The Lexington last week - they were in need of some photos of details in the suites that make them stand out, and upgrades, etc.

So here is just a very small selection and also a link to their page if you are interested in giving them a call to see/purchase a place.

The Lexington Medicine Hat Web Page

Some Kohler faucets...

I really love all of the windows and natural light in some of the rooms...

Granite counter tops and eating bar in the kitchen...

This is a master bedroom, I really really like the idea of a little sitting room off of the bedroom. At least that is what I would do with it... ;)

There are a lot of really interesting angles, this particular one is from the ceiling of the room pictured above... This would be especially great if you had an M as a first or last name! :)

Anyhow, that's it for now! Hope you are having a great week!

PHOTOBOOTH IN ALBERTA!

2009-01-04T22:07:00.005-07:00

I know I posted yesterday, but I just found this and I was too excited not to share! Alberta now has a traveling photo booth for weddings!

Here is the link...
The Photobooth Co.

By the looks of it, they are from Calgary, but will travel.

What a fun thing to have as wedding souvenirs for all of your guests! They come with your name and/or date on the strip too.

Here is a video that they have posted on their site - it's about 2 and a half minutes long and shows what they are all about.

All of them!

2009-01-03T22:31:00.004-07:00

Here is just a really quick sneak peek of the family photos that I took of the bride's side of the family the day after the wedding - see previous post for the wedding preview.
Wedding Preview

We had a great time, and I was SO GLAD that we decided not to brave the cold. Instead we went to the leisure center where it was so nice and toasty warm.

Here are a few of my favorites...

Cute!
Mom & Dad doing some boating...

I really love the color in this one...

The sisters...
Daniels family,
Thank you so much, I had such a fun time, and it was great to see you again after so many years! I am just about done everything and you'll be getting your disks very soon! :)

A wintery wedding and a friend from the land down under...

2009-01-01T15:28:00.011-07:00

A few months ago a received an e-mail titled - Hello From Australia! - A photographic request‏.

This was a completely unexpected surprise, I thought to myself that I didn't know anyone in Australia except one person. A girl who I grew up with and spent grades 1 through 12 with in french immersion. We were pretty well inseparable for some of those years. She got married right after high school, became a nurse and moved to Australia. I really hadn't talked to her since then, I am not going to say when that was, but suffice it to say that we just a reunion. Which is why is was so fantastic to hear that she was coming to Medicine Hat for her sisters wedding and also for Christmas.

I spent a few days with Tracie and her family and it was so great to re-connect with an old friend, we had a great time catching up.
Anyhow, the reason Tracie had e-mailed was because she wanted to have some nice photos taken of the newlyweds to give them as their wedding gift.
So, we met right after the ceremony on a REALLY cold snowy day, here are just a few of my favorites...

The gorgeous bride right before the ceremony...

The handsome groom...

And a couple of the happy newlyweds...

I met the day after with Tracie and the brides side of the family for some fun casual pics - a preview of those will be coming soon too.

Congratulations to you both!

Gorgeous baby girl!

2008-12-25T12:00:00.001-07:00

First of all, Merry Christmas to everyone, and I hope you are all having great holidays so far. I took these a few weeks ago, and they are a Christmas surprise for Dad. Since mom posted them on Facebook, I'm going to go ahead and assume that dad got his gift a little early... ;)

Anyway, what a sweet baby! I always say that, but I always mean it! Not a peep of a cry the whole time I was there, and no one got peed on. An all around good time!

Here are a few of my favorites from her session, her eyes are just so pretty.

The next two are my top two favorites. What a sweetie!

Just relaxing...

Ho, Ho, Ho!

Merry Christmas everyone!

For a brief second, I thought it was me...

2008-12-16T14:37:00.009-07:00

It seems like there have been a lot of photos of this family on my blog... well, I guess there have been! This is the couple who had the surprise wedding - read more about it in this post - Surprise Wedding

Because their actual wedding was a surprise, they weren't able to invite all of the friends and family, so Skip and I went to Oyen in November to take the family photos that we didn't take at the actual wedding, as well as some photos at the reception.

Here are just a few of my favs. from that day.

Here is Shaune wearing his grandfathers cuff links - details like this are so special.

Skip got this one and I LOVE IT! I was shooting straight on - and that one is good too - but I really love the different angle on this one.

You may have noticed in the family photo above, and in ALL of the other photos, everyone seems, well, more happy than usual to be having a lot of family photos taken. I thought that maybe I got funnier, or maybe I had something in my teeth, no...

This was what was going on behind me for most of the photos, and I can only imagine what else. I may have to hire him for all of my photos!

I thought for sure she would sneak a taste, but grandma caught her first.

This was the moment when Shaune's sister said that she had found some old audio footage of Shaune singing as a child, he looks worried, and he was worried for a good reason, it was hilarious!

A special dad daughter dance...

The band Cold Shot was there to entertain for the rest of the night - they were really good!
Amanda's uncle plays base - he's the one with the cool beard.

Here is the link to their myspace page if you are interested in booking them for your event.
Cold Shot

Thank you so much Shaune and Amanda, we had such a great time getting to know you and your families over the past few months.

Happy Holidays!

2008-12-10T22:08:00.006-07:00

I know it's a bit early for Merry Christmas - but I just want to take a second to say thank you SO MUCH to everyone for making this such a fantastic year. Happy holidays, and I hope to see you all again in the new year.

If anyone is still wanting some last minute Christmas gifts - all prints are 10% off. I can still get them here before Christmas as long as I order them before Monday the 15th. Give me a call at 403-504-7101 or e-mail me at adayinthelifephotography@shaw.ca.

There are still a couple more posts coming before Christmas - and some big, important news too!

Christmas from Jenn Galloway on Vimeo.

A really funny little guy...

2008-12-01T23:05:00.017-07:00

I had a fantastic time at Police Point Park a few weeks ago with this family... Daniel is a few months older than Quin, but so much the same in so many ways. Probably most two year old's are busy and full of energy, and he is no exception... We did some singing, some running, some exploring, some walking backwards, oh, and mom and dad brought a flashlight so that we could look inside some gnarly old trees for bugs. This was all in about an hour.

Oh, and I should mention also that these gorgeous blue eyes have made an appearance on my blog once before - actually as the very first post! Here is the link - The Beginning...

I didn't post very many the first time around so there are a few more this time, enjoy!

This was one of the VERY few times we got him to sit... ;)

Looking for bugs...

Running and enjoying the tall grass...

This is DEFINITELY one of my favorites!

Love his eyes in this one...

Also a favorite...

I am also going to take a second to thank Sonja for entering my summer contest - this was the free session that she won. Here is the link to her summer photo that won the contest...
Contest Winner

Thank you so much Sonja for being a constant supporter and promoter of me and my photos, I really appreciate it. I hope that you love your sneak peek, and there are lots more to come soon.

I really like scarves...

2008-11-25T21:23:00.009-07:00

Just sayin... I like scarves in pictures...

Anyway, here is a fun couple and their pup Mia - this was a just because it's Christmas soon session.

I am a bit overwhelmed with all of my work to do, so without further ado here are some of my favorite pics...

This was our secret to get Mia to pay attention, JERKY! YUM!

Cameron looking pretty fantastic...

Alisha looking SO STUNNING! Look at those eyes!

A little attitude... (with a scarf) love it...

YUMMMM! One of my favorites...

Thanks you two - I had a great time! Alisha, I am actually just about done all of them, so I'll be talking to you really soon, Jenn

Don't know what to buy for Christmas?

2008-11-24T16:37:00.003-07:00

Do you want to pay for a session or even some prints?
I just wanted to let everyone know that I now have gift certificates available - in $50, $100 and $150 increments.
It's a great Christmas idea for new moms, not so new moms, mom's to be, grandma's, a special lady or man in your life, a great gift to go with a new piece of jewelry or a trip to the spa, or on it's own.

I will even do the wrapping for you!

Click here to buy a gift certificate!

You can now pay with a credit card (through paypal) as well.

A puppy with no papers...

2008-11-20T01:21:00.003-07:00

If this is your puppy, and you'd like to see more pictures, bring me your paperwork, you know who you are... ;)

A Seriously Fun Family...

2008-11-15T22:10:00.010-07:00

I posted I picture from this session earlier, here is the link to it...
CRAZY FAN

Here are some more of my early favs. of this seriously fun family...

This was a really special session for mom, first of all because the kids paid for it, as a gift for their anniversary. GREAT GIFT IDEA (if I do say so myself)! Secondly, there was a bit of a mix up (we'll call it a bit, but actually giant, and not by me) on their wedding day, and this couple wound up with NO photographer and no wedding pictures. Since then they have never really had any photos taken of just the two of them, so I made SURE to get some this time around...

Here are the family rings...

Being silly...

I especially like Mom in this one, just trying to keep her balance, and dad laughing at her lack of balance, not to mention the karate kids...

Just for fun, leave a comment with your guess - who fell first?

I will not even say anything about this except that it wasn't my idea... ;)

I had such a fantastic time with you guys and I can't wait for you to find another excuse for photos! I will be talking to you "soonish" to get you your photos.

Fun Wedding Accessories!

2008-11-10T13:55:00.008-07:00

I found these on another photographers blog that I read and I HAD to share - these are the absolute cutest accessories I have seen! Here are a few photos and the link to their site...

Muscari - by Easter Yu

Muscari Pure White Blooming Box Ring Cushion

This is an awesome alternative to the standard ring pillow.

Muscari Birch Ring Cushion

My favorite, I think!

Muscari Bird Nest Ring Cushion

Mossy Basket

Really different boutonniere...

Feather Flower - so cute as an alternative to a veil.

The prices are in US dollars I think, but they seem very reasonable for something so cute and unique. I think that they may do custom colors as well... Anyway, just had to share, if someone buys something let me know, I would love to see them up close!

What else can I say, what a crazy fan?!?!

2008-11-06T00:48:00.002-07:00

I would like to give this shot a bit of a back story (there actually is one), but it's funnier without...

Thank you to the "best kept secret" family - you know who you are... I am laughing so hard at this pic. that I am crying! (This isn't your sneak peek by the way, I just scanned through and couldn't resist)

The Rood Family...

2008-11-04T02:05:00.001-07:00

I am not going to post any family shots today, just because they might be going out in Christmas cards and I don't want to ruin the surprise.

This little man is exactly 1 month and 1 day younger than Quin and I can tell they are into all of the same kinds of trouble... ;) I am just kidding, he was such a sweetie - here is Weston watching his big sisters climbing up the tree.

Here is Matea - looking so pretty. I loved her and her sisters matching outfits. They said they thought they were silly (I think that was the word they used) , but I agree with mom - SO CUTE!

And last but not least - Kiara! Aren't all three kids so gorgeous?

Here are Mom & Dad. Dad (Matt) may look familiar I did a few quick photos a few months ago for Canyon Creek. Here is the link to that post - check them out if you are looking for a new house in the Medicine Hat area, it really is a gorgeous area.

Canyon Creek Photos

I tried two different processing methods - leave me a comment, which do you like best? Warm autumn tones with fantastic light shining through...

Or the moody black and white with a little grain...

I like both...

Anyway, back to processing... check back in the next few days for some SUPER cute wedding accessories that I found and can't wait to share.

The Whole Family...

2008-11-03T23:50:00.011-07:00

I had the pleasure of meeting Michelle and her husband, both kids, her sister and parents a few weeks ago on a gorgeous autumn day.

Here are a few of my favorites so far...

We were throwing some leaves, which didn't really make Haidyn very happy. He was having a rough day, so we got him into the wheelbarrow asap.

Here's dad wheeling the kids around, they really liked that...

Here is Haidyn letting me know he'd really rather be playing with his brother over there...

Here is Corbyn doing some climbing...

Thanks you guys! I had so much fun! Also, I can now say I have learned about the dangers of dry cattails... Who knew they could make SUCH A MESS!

Check back soon for the Rood Family photos!

Married! Part two!

2008-11-02T20:44:00.012-07:00

So, here it is... part two! I am trying my best to get caught up on all of the sittings from the past few weeks, so I'll keep this short and sweet and get to the good stuff.

Roxanne... yowza - looking good! (is yowza a word? I don't know...)

The vocal soloist of the evening...

Roxanne is from Newfoundland, and had one of her bridesmaids screech Marcus in as a surprise - this is Marcus getting into his sou'wester.

I really love this one! Roxanne making sure that all of the kids get a taste of the icing as soon as the cake was cut, right off of the server...

YUM! (The light, I mean, not the kiss - you'll have to ask Roxanne about the kiss!)

Check back in the next few days for the sneak peek of the Schuett family.

This is Halloween

2008-10-31T13:54:00.002-06:00

Happy Halloween! This is Quin's favorite song this year...

A Beautiful Autumnal Wedding

2008-10-28T00:15:00.011-06:00

I met Roxanne & Marcus for the first time when I took their engagement photos in Lions Park last spring. Here is the link to that blog post...

Roxanne & Marcus' Engagement Photos

Fall is by far my favorite season, and I was so excited for the rich, warm style and colors that Roxanne and Marcus had planned for their special day. But much to my dismay, I woke up the morning of their wedding to a very chilly, very foggy, dare I say, wintery morning and I was worried. Luckily Mother Nature did not disappoint, and by ceremony time, it was a beautiful autumnal day.

Here are some of my favorites so far;

The groom to be...

The gents...

Marcus looking at his beautiful bride...

Roxanne looking so stunning...

The sand ceremony...

I am really loving the ring shots lately...

Roxanne and Marcus,
I really want to thank you both for having Skip and myself be a part of your wedding day. It was emotional, and heartfelt and beautiful, thank you.

Oh, and part two coming soon...