More to the Album

The change to the other page.

As I post these latest two pages for Pam and Allan's album, I sit wondering if I will ever feel the my chin and lip and teeth again. I recently had a root canal for a tooth that was not bothering me but had a chip come off of it. So, before they repaired it with a cap, they found some infection in the badly done old root canal. Off to Lethbridge I went, to spend a day of my time in December that I do not have and when getting home the next day I could not feel my teeth. That was sometimes a result of some nerves being bruised in the freezing process. Well a week later I could not feel my bottom left teeth and now my lip and chin in the same area. An emergency trip to Lethbridge to have surgery to go into the roots of the tooth that seems to have caused all this trouble and still no normal sensation in my teeth or lip or chin. This is scary and I know not as big of an issue as many go through in life, but upsetting. The thought of not feeling when I kiss my children or that constant numb, needles and pins feeling in my face is hard to comprehend.

Thanks to Pam and Allan and to the Kelly's for your patients, as again, my life has put photography at the back burner. I promise that I will not give up what I love and will do my best to try to make it more of a priority! I hope 2010 makes me feel better!

Pam and Allen's Album

Hi Pam, I have been posting as I edit and when you get a chance call me to talk about how it is going. Look forward to hearing from you.

Danae's Card

To Tammy My Survivor & Hero

I just recieved a facebook message from my friend Tammy. She has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will go through all that you can imagine to fight this. I miss Edson because of people like Tammy. She is a strong wonderful women and mother. I had to privilage of caring for her girls and seeing her grow over the years as she went through her divorce. I only wish I was closer to be there for her, to give her a hug, to take the girls when she needed, to give her the support she needs to get through this. She will get through this and she will show her girls that she is strong, brave and full of grace! This is a picture I took of them a few years ago and it is my way of giving her a big hug and to let everyone out there who has been touched by cancer a chance to think of thier loved ones. Nothing puts things into perspetive more than something like this. I wish you Tammy good night sleeps, positivity, love, friendship, strength, warm baths, big laughs and all the joy life can bring! Love you, Stacey

Bymoen Family

Sorry, I have taken their Christmas card down so it is a surprise for all those who are getting one..... I will repost it after Christmas.

Original entry: "I really want to thank Mom's everywhere for all that they do to get a family picture... it is not easy - it is stressfull and frustrating. When I started my studio pictures I learned very quickly that you can not make a toddler do anything! But when you catch their attention for only a milla second - you have pure photographic heaven. It is not an easy task to get clothes picked out, pack up for the weekend, get up early, get yourself ready, your kids ready, keep them clean, keep their shirts tucked in, keep them happy and get them to the studio to hope that they cooperate. My job is to keep Mom and Dad calm and to entertain the kids enough to get through all our great ideas. I love what I do. Thanks Deana! I am honored that you picked me to capture your wonderful kids for 2009! "

Pam & Allan's Wedding Album

This is the Front (on the right) and back cover of Pam and Allan's album. I love every wedding and have no trouble making sure that it is an unique as each couple is. This is one of those couples who really inspire me to be a better at everything I do. I will have the rest of their album posted along with the Kelly album over the next week. It feels good to be getting caught up.

Kail & Lee The Ones that Made the Cut

The Kelly's Album

The beginning of the Kelly Album - sorry I did not have time to post any more during the day. Stay tuned by 1 am (yes I work better at night - life with kids means that I am great at night shifts!) for more pages. This couple has the spirit, kindness and love that I know will come through in their wonderful album. He is a pilot and she is a teacher so we had great ideas to make their momories special to who they are. Thank you to them for their trust in me and kindness in waiting while I settle me life here. I have learned a lot in the last year and the number one lesson was that until I am ready to hire staff to help, I have to keep my wedding bookings limited. I will not compromise the quality of albums and edits because I am a profectionst. Creativity can not be rushed and going through thousands of pictures takes time - and I love what comes out at the end! Memories captured for generations to come and put into an album that will last the test of time.

Kadri's Baby Album

Hi Janine,

This is not in order of printing (I can email that list if you would like) but only a few sides to go and the back cover. Email me some of the new pictures of Kadri you would like to use and let me know your thoughts on the final pages. Thanks Stacey.

Jenna & Mathew Axten

I was the lucky one to get to join Jenna and Matt on their wedding day in Rocky Mountain House. It was my first time back up north since I moved and it was nice to be back in the trees and lakes as you can see - amazing pictures! I truly love what I do. I only wish my I had more time in the day!