As we wrap up this past year, Sam and I have had the chance to look back and be thankful for so much. For us, it has been a year of experiencing great joy, risk, hard work, and immense satisfaction in the community we are a part of. We have pushed ourselves beyond what we thought could be possible, and it didn't hurt nearly as much as we had thought!
We could not have done this without your support - our most awesome clients, friends, family, fellow photographers, and fabulous vendors. Thanks to all those who encourage us by reading our blog, following us on twitter, or facebook - this social media thing is just beginning for us, but it has really opened our eyes to the wide network that is out there! Thank YOU for the love, for your welcomed comments, feedback, emails and especially for stopping by to personally say "hi" and introducing yourselves, so we are able to connect a face to your names.
Thank you for being a part of our lives and inspiring us to keep doing what we love doing! Sam and I want to wish you all a very merry and happy new year! May it be full of joy, laughter, great experiences and purpose.
Looking into our vault of images, we found this folder of images of us in action, that we thought would be good to share on the blog. Here are a few that stood out for us and reminds us of all the people we've had such fun working with. Hope it gives you a peek into a slice of who we are!
We could not have done this without your support - our most awesome clients, friends, family, fellow photographers, and fabulous vendors. Thanks to all those who encourage us by reading our blog, following us on twitter, or facebook - this social media thing is just beginning for us, but it has really opened our eyes to the wide network that is out there! Thank YOU for the love, for your welcomed comments, feedback, emails and especially for stopping by to personally say "hi" and introducing yourselves, so we are able to connect a face to your names.
Thank you for being a part of our lives and inspiring us to keep doing what we love doing! Sam and I want to wish you all a very merry and happy new year! May it be full of joy, laughter, great experiences and purpose.
Looking into our vault of images, we found this folder of images of us in action, that we thought would be good to share on the blog. Here are a few that stood out for us and reminds us of all the people we've had such fun working with. Hope it gives you a peek into a slice of who we are!
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We are finally settling into the winter break and loving times spent outdoors - "wasting" time. Oftentimes, we forget that life exists in between the busy-get-up-and-go times. Today, and possibly for the rest of this winter, I commit to getting lost. Getting lost in the woods, lost in sleep, lost in reading a story to my kids, lost in the smell of good home cooking, lost in stillness.
Today, there is nothing like lying on a bank of snow and looking up at the sky, listening to the quiet of the skies and feeling the snow falling on my face. Watching icicles form does come close though.
May this winter be full of wonders for you!
Happy Winter!
Lotsa' luv,
Mary
Today, there is nothing like lying on a bank of snow and looking up at the sky, listening to the quiet of the skies and feeling the snow falling on my face. Watching icicles form does come close though.
May this winter be full of wonders for you!
Happy Winter!
Lotsa' luv,
Mary
wei:
hi sam and mary, glad to see you guys are taking the time to chill out and relax a bit. i know what you mean about getting lost. i need to do the same too. best!
(12.31.09 @ 01:54 PM)
Mary:
Thanks, Wei! Good to hear from ya - We know you guys will have an amazing year! Stay lost! -M
(01.01.10 @ 12:46 PM)
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After an afternoon of fresh country air and trekking through the tree farm (ok, so we got a little help with a lift on the farmer's tractor), we managed to haul back a tree on the top of our car just in time before the snow storm.
We are looking forward to spending the holidays hunkering down, staying warm, and enjoying old fashioned comforts like the smell of white spruce, sledding down bumpy hills, Sam singing jazzy Christmas tunes with the kids on his guitar, sharing meals with family and friends, and being thankful for the hundreds of ways we are blessed.
Christmas means something different to everyone, but for us, we are truly overjoyed to celebrate and welcome life, peace, joy and most of all a little baby in a manger.
This pic is what Christmas looks like at our house - don't ask me about the aprons! :)
Have a wonderful and very merry Christmas!
Lotsa' love,
Mary (& Sam)
We are looking forward to spending the holidays hunkering down, staying warm, and enjoying old fashioned comforts like the smell of white spruce, sledding down bumpy hills, Sam singing jazzy Christmas tunes with the kids on his guitar, sharing meals with family and friends, and being thankful for the hundreds of ways we are blessed.
Christmas means something different to everyone, but for us, we are truly overjoyed to celebrate and welcome life, peace, joy and most of all a little baby in a manger.
This pic is what Christmas looks like at our house - don't ask me about the aprons! :)
Have a wonderful and very merry Christmas!
Lotsa' love,
Mary (& Sam)
Farrah:
Priceless! Hope you all had a great Christmas and Happy New Year! Hope to see you all soon. F
(12.31.09 @ 07:22 PM)
Mary:
Haha. Thanks! May this year be awesome for you and Darren! Hope to see you guys too! -M
(01.01.10 @ 01:00 PM)
John Curley:
And there they are! The 2 princeses - prettiest girls i know.
(01.06.10 @ 10:17 PM)
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Joanne had her undergrad in Economics & Biology. Lawrence finished up his MBA. They met while he was volunteering during his business school internship for a nonprofit in Singapore where she was also an intern. They both ended up falling in love, living and working in the New York City/New Jersey area. And that was the beginning.
She went back to Singapore where her family is and he later moved to Dallas, Texas, continuing their relationship via email and phone calls. Despite the many miles and countries apart, it was a love worth fighting for. Their hearts just knew and the hard work paid off! :) Seldom do we celebrate the courageous act that it takes to risk, uproot and start anew - but Sam and I truly admire this about them.
Not only that, we love their generous and warm hearts - always blessing and encouraging those around them. We just happen to be that lucky! :)
Their destination wedding was held at the beautiful Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and we were fortunate to also capture their pre-wedding session. We love destination sessions that allows us to draw from a fresh creative experience and this one was no exception.
She went back to Singapore where her family is and he later moved to Dallas, Texas, continuing their relationship via email and phone calls. Despite the many miles and countries apart, it was a love worth fighting for. Their hearts just knew and the hard work paid off! :) Seldom do we celebrate the courageous act that it takes to risk, uproot and start anew - but Sam and I truly admire this about them.
Not only that, we love their generous and warm hearts - always blessing and encouraging those around them. We just happen to be that lucky! :)
Their destination wedding was held at the beautiful Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and we were fortunate to also capture their pre-wedding session. We love destination sessions that allows us to draw from a fresh creative experience and this one was no exception.
J&L: Thank you for your incredible hospitality and for the honour of capturing your relationship and wedding day! We are excited for where your relationship takes you and regardless of where in the world, we know it will be an awesome journey!
Lots'a Luv,
Mary (& Sam)
Lots'a Luv,
Mary (& Sam)
Dina:
Love your new format for posting photos! These are beautiful!!
(12.18.09 @ 03:09 PM)
Mary:
We thought we'd try it out and glad you like it. Thanks for letting us know! :) -M
(01.01.10 @ 01:01 PM)
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This was one of our last lifestyle sessions for the year and we were blessed to hang out with an amazing couple. Afshan and Ali are two people who in and out of their careers are so devoted to helping others, always putting others first and we love that about them. We couldn't be happier to shoot their 2-day wedding celebration and later, their "engagement" session. They wanted something different than on their wedding day, and we were thrilled that they came to us for an extra session to capture them in their element: relaxed, carefree and so in love.
Here is one favourite image that really connects with us and stirs us each time we see it. This is always a good sign for us - when it hits close to our hearts. As photographers, we never want to let it just be about the image - but we hope that through it, you see the people in it, who they are, and in some strange way feel a connectedness to the love and life they share.
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A&A: Thank you for your trust that allows us to capture the beautiful people you are. We hope you enjoy these and can't wait to show you more. :)
Much love always,
Mary (& Sam)
Here is one favourite image that really connects with us and stirs us each time we see it. This is always a good sign for us - when it hits close to our hearts. As photographers, we never want to let it just be about the image - but we hope that through it, you see the people in it, who they are, and in some strange way feel a connectedness to the love and life they share.
Click below for more teaser images from their lifestyle session:
A&A: Thank you for your trust that allows us to capture the beautiful people you are. We hope you enjoy these and can't wait to show you more. :)
Much love always,
Mary (& Sam)
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You two are such hotties! Hope to cross paths with you again sometime in 2010! All the best!
(01.04.10 @ 11:26 PM)A great 2009 for you guys!! Great to watch you get better and Better and BETTER!! You're always pushing the limits, and it's great to watch. To a successful 2010!!!
(01.09.10 @ 11:55 PM)Getting caught up on your blog this afternoon and am blown away by the beauty in the last few posts! The Indian influenced wedding was GORGEOUS...definitely thinking about remarriage (to my husband, of course!) and doing it this way! Loved the glimpse into your home with the girls and the pics of you both.
(01.19.10 @ 03:46 PM)Ok so Mary I haven't gotten the chance to meet you yet, I got to spend time with Sam at ImagingUSA. Can I just say that Mary you are adorable!! Can you please come be my personal stylist, pretty please?
(01.27.10 @ 06:08 PM)Thank you from our hearts for the love and comments!
(01.29.10 @ 08:53 PM)Kim: Hope to bump into you too. Wishing you a fantastic year with your biz!
Jamile: Thx for always supporting, encouraging & cheering. You know it means a lot to us. Thank YOU!
Dina: If you ever want to renew your vows, we want to be there. You two are inspiring to Sam and I.
Savannah: You're too sweet, thank you! I'm so there... need I another reason to go shopping? :)
you guys are doing amazing! I LOVE LOVE LOVE all ur wedding stuff- it's brilliant and beautiful! i also love all the shots of you guys doing the thing you love to do! very inspiring!
(02.27.10 @ 01:23 AM)