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Jill + Todd • e-session

08.19.10

ENGAGEMENTS

I met up with Jill and Todd downtown Toronto on a scorcher of a day. I was almost eight months pregnant and the temperature was 35 degrees out. But once I started shooting I forgot about the temperature ’cause Jill and Todd completely rocked out the session. We first started out at a hidden park close by Jill’s apartment. (On a side note, I have to add that Jill’s dress was something I was in awe of. So vintage, so awesome.). Then after a quick wardrobe change and hydration pit-stop, we headed to Queen Street to take some pictures as we strolled the streets. We ended our session at Drake Scoops + Tees for a cool refreshing treat and some fun with the outdoor sign.

Can’t wait to meet up with you guys again this November on your special day.

Hair and make-up by the talented Ivy Lam.

Iva + Bernard • e-session

08.15.10

ENGAGEMENTS

Toronto Island…a place I remember going to with my older cousins – such great memories. So when Iva contacted me and told me Toronto Island is where she would like to have her engagement pictures done I was excited. Then when she told me about all of her props that she was thinking about bringing along, I got even more excited!!! Gotta love props to add even more fun and personality to your pictures.

The day started off with huge line ups at the ferry dock,so many people all packed with picnic baskets and kids in hand to go to Centre Island. Once we arrived we set out to find some secluded areas for our intimate shoot. As you can see below we had a lot of fun with different locations and props Iva and Bernard wanted to bring.

Thanks for letting me share that afternoon with you guys…can’t wait to shoot your wedding next summer! Whoop, whoop!

Zenkei (“Zen-Kay”)

08.09.10

PERSONAL

Zenkei – (meaning inconceivable joy)

At 10:10a.m. August 2nd 2010, I fell head over heels in love with a baby boy named Zenkei. He came into our lives a week ago today and already, I can’t imagine a life without him. His quirky facial expressions, innocent big brown eyes, and light touch warms my heart and makes me fall in love with him more and more each day.

The life of this baby boy goes back to a post I made back in February where I announced I was pregnant. Being pregnant for the first time, I had those typical anxious feelings with the “What if?” questions running through my mind. But those questions and feelings were finally answered when I heard his first cry and the chance to hold him in my arms for the very first time. It’s such a surreal feeling to hold something that’s a part of you and the person that you love the most in your life. Adam and I still pinch ourselves when we look at Zenkei. It’s incredible how we could have created something so beautiful, that is living and breathing right in front of you.

Today, the fears and questions that worry us relate to his future; if we’ll be good parents, can we give him everything that he needs to take on the life ahead, etc. But with the both of us together, we will take it day by day, taking in every moment and giving him everything we can.

We love you Zen…always.

Introducing Zenkei Derschner…