* Brand New....| Lethbridge Photographer

This is Alivia Grace..
She is the cutest, squishiest baby ever!
I spent this morning with her, she pretty much slept through the whole entire thing, barely making a peep...she was easily soothed by her mommy's voice..it was so heartwarming to see how powerful their bond is already..
Her mommy, Megan is a good friend of mine. I am so so happy that she is finally a mom! I think she is loving every single minute of it, even the late night feedings :) And I'm pretty certain she isn't taking any of it for granted...Megs you were definitely born to do this!

I am excited to watch little miss Livie grow, and am happy to have been trusted to capture some little moments in this precious stage of her life...

* Katie My Little Lady.....| Lethbridge Photographer

This is my beautiful niece Katie..
She melts my heart..
She is the sweetest, softest, best smelling baby I have ever had the pleasure of cuddling....
I am sad that I don't get to see her everyday...
She is growing up way too fast...
I will sure miss that little face over this next year....

I hope she will always know how much she is loved by her Auntie Dee Dee (that's me!)

I love you pretty little lady!





she likes to GROWL!!!

* Family Snow Day....| Lethbridge Photographer

Happy New Year Everyone!! This is my first post of 2010! May we all have a fantastical year ahead of us :)

I have just returned from Christmas with my family in Southern Ontario, more specifically, Windsor and the surrounding County..I loved every minute of it, I wish that it would have lasted longer, I am grateful for their love, support and friendship...each and every one of them mean so much to me..i am truly blessed (especially with two beautiful nieces who have me smitten!)

I had the pleasure of doing a family session for my Aunt, Uncle and cousins while home, we trekked out through the woods in the snow, for those of you who know me well you know that I never dress properly for the weather, I was out there shooting in a hoodie and bright pink fur lined rubber clogs that I borrowed from my Aunt because they were much warmer then the thin canvas sneakers that I showed up in! By the end of the shoot I no longer had feeling in my fingers or heels..it was a sacrifice that I was willing to make in order to capture some sweet moments for some of my favourite people :)

Thanks Crease Family for being such great sports, for braving the weather, for bringing the love, and for being some of my greatest fans..I love you guys!!

Also, an honourable mention goes to my mom who was my assistant, who held all of the coats (making her one of the warmest people during the shoot) for doing it all with a smile, for encouraging me to have fun and to do my best....always..
she is a great mom, and a great friend...love you mommy ;)

* Fresh......| Lethbridge Photographer

Is there anything more precious than a newborn? They are so soft and sweet smelling, so dependent and squishy...Its amazing to think that we all started out this way..every single last one of us..

I was so happy to be able to capture a few moments in the beginning of this sweet little girl's life :) She is blessed to be born into a family that was excited for her arrival, a mom and dad and big brother who will love her, teach her and protect her..

What a lucky little girl..

Welcome to this world Lauren!

* Families Really Are Forever...& So Are Friends..| Lethbridge Photographer

I have been delaying the blogging of this post for a few days in order to gather my thoughts...alas, I am still at a loss for the words that would do this family justice..so I have decided to blog and write and hope that the things I feel will somehow translate into this post..it may be a long one.. :)

These are some of my favourite people...of all time...all time doesn't even begin to describe it really..

I have known the Dad Bryan for quite some time, probably since I was 11 or 12, we grew up in neighbouring small towns in southern Ontario and had mutual friends...He met his wife Amanda, I met her shortly after...her and I have been friends ever since...she commented during their photoshoot with me that we have been friends for 10 years now... a decade...it really isn't very long in the grand scheme of things though...and when you consider that the day i met her, I truly felt like I had known her all of my life...longer...I knew we would be kindred spirits, sisters even... forever..and forever is a long long time...

They moved out here to Alberta shortly after they were married, and here they had their first child, a daughter and became a family...

Just before their baby's first birthday, I too moved to Alberta to live with them for a short time, until it was time for me to find my own wings...

They have continued to build and grow their family over the last ten years, moving back to Ontario just before their first son was born...and then thankfully coming back out west a couple of little boys later...

I cannot begin to describe all of the many things I have learned from each one of them, or the example they have been to me over the years that we have been friends...

I can honestly say I have never in my life met a man who serves others the way that Bryan does, A man with a kind heart, full of faith who works hard to provide for his growing family. He is a great example to me of what a husband and father should be..

Ever since I can remember I have wanted really simple things in life, I want to be a good wife, and a mom. I'm not a girl who wants extravagant things..just a cozy home and a family of my own...I have been truly blessed to have a friend who has shown me exactly what kind of mother and wife that I want to be. Amanda is the epitome of these things. She is a busy wife and mom, who always recognizes the needs of others around her, she is selfless, and talented and loving and kind. She has the faith of an army, and she is passionate about her beliefs and her choices. There are many who cannot hold a candle to her...myself included. I have learned many many things from her throughout our friendship, I have learned about faith, about children, about being a woman, about love and service and friendship.
I love to watch her with her children, to see how she manages to juggle it all, and still find time for herself...I am often in awe of her and always proud of her..


Although I have yet to marry and have my own children, I am blessed to be a huge part of their children's lives..They are like my own little babies..I love them like they were my own, and they love me in return..it is a special thing to have five little ones who look up to you, and who trust you with all that they are...its an amazing relationship that I take very seriously and that I'm extremely grateful for on a daily basis. Unconditional love from those five little faces has often pulled me out of some not so happy moments...They are all so special to me..I wonder if they will ever really know how much each one of them has enriched my life...

They have a special little one on the way as well...she has already taught me more in the last month than I ever knew possible..she has taught me to stop taking all of my moments for granted, she has taught me that life is so much more than a series of days..and she has reminded me that we are loved beyond our ability to comprehend...I love her already and I am grateful for all that she has already taught all of us, and will continue to teach us throughout her time here...

Thank you Renaud Family for being my Family here...Thank you for loving me the way that you do, for accepting me and for taking such good care of me...Thank you for sharing your joy and your sorrow with me...without which I wouldn't be the person I am today...

Thank you for allowing me to capture the following special moments...I look forward to capturing many many more...

Love you lots,
Dev.

* Christmas Cards......| Lethbridge Photographer

If you haven't ordered your Christmas/Holiday cards yet, now is the time to do so! Just a few more days left to order!

Contact me if you have any questions, or would like to order :)

ddphotos24@gmail.com

Am I the only one who is shocked that Christmas is just around the corner? Wow, when did that happen!! Must have been while I was busy "shooting" all of your beautiful faces!!

Thanks for the great season everyone!! I loved it...

dev.

* here are some examples of what is available this year..If you want to see more, let me know.

* Growing A Life......| Lethbridge Family Photographer

I love baby bellies! They just make me smile :) There is something really special about a woman who is pregnant, growing and nurturing a new little life inside of her...its such a miracle..truly amazing, I don't think I will ever get tired of photographing these precious moments...

Amber and Brian are welcoming their first child, due in only a couple of weeks (her tummy is so little!) I wish them all the best with their new son or daughter...It was a pleasure meeting them and being able to document this special time in their lives..

* Hot Mama......| Lethbridge Family Photographer

I cannot say enough about how beautiful this mama is! This is my gorgeous friend Jeri-Lynn (we work together as well). I have had the pleasure of having her come along on a few shoots with me this past spring/summer so she totally knows how to work it and knew what I was expecting from her :) She ROCKED it!

Her wonderful hubby and adorable son came along in the beginning for a few shots as well!

Their newest addition is due in the beginning of December, which means she will be leaving me at work for a whole year...I hope I'll survive!! (but i doubt it).

I have been so blessed to have her in my life this past year, I hope that these few moments captured can somehow begin to repay her for all of the crazy amounts of things she has helped me with and done for me this year!!

Love ya Lady!
I can't wait to meet this baby and capture a billion more moments for you :)






Love her eyes! I had originally done this in a black & white, but I had to showcase her stunning blue eyes here!

* Quick Pics.......| Lethbridge Family Photographer

My pal Shelley needed a quick little session for her Christmas card this year..so we dashed down to the river bottom on the last beautiful day of the year (sad..so so sad)

Here are a couple cute ones! I love her red jacket and I loved the colours down in the river bottom..too bad it will all be covered in snow soon..(SO SAD!)

Thanks Shelley & Fam :) Its fun to hang out with you guys!

* Shades.....| Lethbridge Family Photographer

Remember these beautiful girls?? I just pulled this image from the archives and thought it was blog worthy..I think its adorable...

What a fun session :)

Thanks for stopping in!

* Sisters...| Lethbridge Family Photographer

Entwined, you and I
Our souls speak from across the miles
Intertwined, you and I
Our blood flows from the same inside
Half of me, breathes in you
Thoughts of love remain true..

~Sister~
By: The Nixons.

These three were alot of fun to shoot...There is something to be said about the bond that they share..They really truly love and respect one another and are great friends as well as sisters. It was a pleasure witnessing that friendship and special connection...

Thanks for letting me spend a couple of hours with the three of you ...especially for letting me capture some of your moments...