I have a complicated relationship with Christmas. I love it- I love warm fires on cold nights, twinkling lights and the smell of pine, family and cookies and socially irresponsible carols about bullied reindeer. I love giving (and getting!) presents, and the way friends make...
Flashback to 7 years ago. I was in Pennsylvania at a retreat for photographers put on by my friend Jess Lark, and we were goofing off. We were on day three of choosing art over sleep and photographers get a little weird after a while, so...
It's like a pub crawl, but with Edmonton lingerie stores! We're out to have fun, shop till we drop, and support local businesses. Want to join us? The Why Because it's fun, of course! But more seriously, I always encourage my clients to shop locally for their...
The Angel at Angel's Billabong This photo of Jen Fox is a favourite not just for the image itself (which I adore) but also for the perfect moment of friendship and collaboration it captured. I'm really grateful that even after all these years, I enjoy what...
"I'm not afraid of getting naked and having pictures taken by you - I know you and trust you. I'm anxious about how they will turn out, because I know what I look like on camera." ~ Peggy [caption id="attachment_4446" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] It's not about before...
Finding the courage to take your clothes off for a stranger is hard enough, but in a society that tells curvy women to keep themselves covered, booking a plus-size boudoir shoot is a major act of bravery and trust. Here's how to find the courage and...
Somebody asked me "why" the other day. Why do you do boudoir photography? Late last night I couldn't sleep because I had so many more answers than the easy one I gave. I do boudoir photography because I love it. Because I need to do it....
Angela contacted me after leaving an abusive relationship because she wanted to feel sexy and confident again. She booked her shoot with a friend who she said "packs enough courage for both of us" but let me tell you, I've never seen anything but courage...
Hey babe! I'm here to rant today. I'll add some gorgeous photos to keep you going, though, k? We don't actually want to lose weight The truth is, no-one really cares how much they weigh. I mean, apart from jockeys and MMA fighters. The rest of us,...
This spring's experimental shoot was something I've wanted to play with for years- projector nudes. I've admired this kind of art for a long time, and last year I bought a projector so I could try it out. Then things got busy, life got full,...
This is my absolute favourite thing I've experienced in a long, long time. I don't often take the time to watch videos but I heartily recommend you make time for this one- I'm glad I did. Too-much woman Gina Hatzis is a true inspiration. Loving yourself...
There is nothing more important in life than stories. We're creating them all the time- the big, epic, where-the-hell-was-the-editor stories of our marriage or career or building a family, and the little stories of a day or a moment. I was talking to one of my Famous Photographer Friends...