17 more days until Grit and I find out if we have a son or a daughter.  Just thought I’d put that out there. *smile*

We also woke up this morning at ‘holy-crap-its-early’ o’clock to join the masses and welcome the Olympic Torch into White Rock. Now, because blog posts are more sparkly with pictures, here is one from this morning that I particularly liked.

Hey Everyone! I am beyond excited to announce that today is the first day on my blog for year 2 of Cans for Comments! Created last year by the amazing Chris + Lynn Photographers, Cans for Comments started off as a blogging concept where for every comment left by readers, Chris + Lynn would donate either one can or one other non-perishable food item to their local food bank for Christmas. Within minutes of posting this ‘idea’ on the blog, this amazing event was already spreading to other local photographers…but it didn’t stop there… soon photographers in other cities were doing it, and then other provinces, and then other states…Cans for Comments was International!!! It even started spreading to blogs from other professions, like designers, and radio personalities, it was amazing!

This year, will be even better.

I started my participation last year on December 4th and so to carry tradition, from today (Friday December 4th 2009) until Saturday December 12th 2009, for every comment made on any of my blogposts, I will donate 1 can or other non-perishable food item to The White Rock / South Surrey Food Bank.

Honestly, it doesn’t get any easier than this folks. Give someone the best gift they can have. It doesn’t cost you anything but a second of your time and perhaps a comment or cheesy joke like ‘Q: What are a Wedding photographer’s favorite flowers? A: Posies.’ lol Do whatever! Just comment! Better yet, why not comment and then go drop off another can to your local food bank yourself? Seriously! I gotta tell you that leaving a comment feels pretty good knowing you’ve just fed someone, but dropping off that can yourself I GUARANTEE you that you will feel amazing! Last year’s total number of comments was 50! This year I hope to crack another one out of the park! 60? 70? 80? The sky is the limit, and you can bet your sweet gingerbread latte that I will be bloggin’ some things that will make you want to stay home from work and comment all day!! Well… maybe not THAT good, but seriously, you’ll like what I’ll be posting…I HOPE!

Click here to check last year’s entry on Cans For Comments, and also to see a cute photo of Adobe, the doberman. Why not comment on her Christmas scarf while you’re there?

Here is a list of fantastic people who are a part of Cans For Comments this year. I know there are more that I haven’t listed so please feel free to COMMENT …*wink wink* …if you are one of them, and I will be sure to update the list as soon as I can!

john heil photography
kristel wyman photography
the other angle photography
blue olive photography
tracey l heppner photography
kayci gough photography
white album weddings
sakura photography
david redding photo
pelaez photography
kp photography
erin wallis photography
studio jeanie
chris + lynn

Last night Grit and I decorated the Christmas tree. I know….its still UBER early… and we were reminded that when I insisted on playing Christmas Music before starting on the tree. If ever there was a proper time for British choir boys to be singing “O Come All Ye Faitful”, November 18th isn’t it….this I promise you.

I thought it would be fun to make a time-lapse ‘production’ of the tree. The best part is, I didn’t realize until I set everything up that I actually need a different remote control in order to DO a time-lapse. Determined, I set the camera on 10second timer and actually ran over to the camera every single time to start each photo!

I’m actually pleased with how it turned out! My video editing skills are getting better (just another thing I enjoy tinkering with in my own time), and I am very pleased with how cheesy the entire thing is. We will have a laugh with this when we’re 85! :)

p.s. and yes I actually drew the mistletoe/holly thing at the end… talented I know. ha!

After a VERY weird day of weather, this gorgeous sunset is how it ended. I saw this while driving around and scrambled to get my camera and head to the beach. I hope you like it!

Happy Friday Everyone!

Two Sundays ago Grit and I had an amazing time hanging out with Connie and Eric. The sun was absolutely golden, the brown grass and subtle trees made us feel like we were shooting in the plains in Africa, and the laughter and love radiating from Connie and Eric would brighten and warm up even a rainy day like today! :) Guys, I really cannot wait for your wedding in September, we’re gonna have an amazing time!

-Michael-

I have been DYING to get these photos online!! Why? Well first of all, we shot Brian and Shanda’s engagement session ON MY BIRTHDAY! Seriously! Look at them! Don’t they just look FUN?! Well, they are! Multiply how insanely hot they are by about infinity and thats how awesome they are! Coolest Birthday Present. Ever. (Even more so than my awesome new BBQ.)

These are just a tiny little glimpse at all the awesomeness we experienced shooting Brian and Shanda.

Go on. Check em out. I dare ya. ;)

P.S. There’s a little extra cool special somethin-somethin about Brian and Shanda coming to the blog soon… I mean, other than their wedding at Rockwater in just a few weeks! :) Stay Tuned!

Funny story.

This was actually our 2nd attempt at Renee and Nick’s engagement session! The first was a few weeks earlier on top of a mountain and it would have been absolutely epic had we not broken Nick’s jeep. It was so awesome off-roading up until then though! :)

This time we decided to meet down at the White Rock Pier just before sunset. They looked SO good and we had an absolute riot together! I can’t wait for their wedding in July!

Nick brought his guitar. This dude can rock! :)

And of course, the slideshow!

If you would like to purchase this slideshow on DVD please contact me via email.