Jasmine and Rob – Battlefield House, Stoney Creek

I can honestly say that Jasmine and Rob are meant for each other. It’s rare to spend time with a couple and feel surrounded by their love when you’re an outsider. But with these two you can see their love with every touch, kiss, smile and giggle. Jasmine and Rob have been dating since middle school and are by every definition, soul mates. They complement each other so well – and yes, I could tell this by spending only 45 minutes with them.

I worked with Jasmine at Tim Horton’s, and the way she gushed about Rob, it reminded me of high school sweethearts. I can see these two being together for a lifetime. I’m so glad I got the opportunity to meet you both. It made me excited about life and love all over again 🙂

Here are my favourites from our session!

 

 

Chelsea and Kevin – Hamilton Maternity Photography

There’s something so special about shooting beautiful mommy’s-to-be. Maybe it’s the fact that I love my Mom so much, but whenever I get the chance to photograph maternity sessions, I get very excited and happy. There’s just something so beautiful about the unconditional love a mother provides for their child, and it’s especially beautiful when you get to witness that love before the child is even born. So sweet!

Chelsea is a young and beautiful mommy-to-be. I knew right away that I liked her when she explained to me her vision for our shoot. She wanted a very bo-ho chic, earthy type of shoot. Almost hippie-ish. If you know me, you know there’s this inner hippie itching to escape, so I naturally fell in love with her while we corresponded online. She and Kevin are super cute together! He was so attentive to her throughout the shoot. I just loved to watch them interact 🙂

Here are my favourites from our time together!

Child portraiture weekend special

Want some awesome, updated photos of your kids? Next weekend I am holding a children’s portraiture promotion (only from June 28-31)! If you would like to book a photoshoot for your child, feel free to email christine.picheca@gmail.com

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Naima and Allan – Ancaster Engagent Photography

Naima and Allan have such a cute story. When they first told me I was all ears…and smiles 🙂 They met years ago when they both lived in Illinois. Allan was so smitten with Naima that the day he graduated high school, he wanted nothing but to spend his evening with this gorgeous girl with a beautiful smile, big bright eyes and a contagious laugh. Naima admitted she might have decided to sneak out of her family home to even hang out with Allan.

Life changed for Naima, as she and her family moved up North to Canada. Allan said forget it to a long distance relationship, and followed Naima up North to be with her. What an incredible act of love! Leaving everything behind to be with the one that tugs at your heart strings. So here they are, years later, approaching their wedding next month. And let me tell you, their love is as strong today as it was the first day they met. I can tell, just in the way they laugh together, smile at one another, or maybe it was the little glances they kept giving each other during our shoot.

I`m so excited and honoured to be photographing their big day in a few short weeks! Here are some of my favourites from our shoot – let me tell you, this was so hard narrowing them down. There were so many awesome and beautiful shots! These two are so photogenic together 🙂

Chloe – Hamilton child portraits

This is my second time photographing Princess Chloe, and let me tell you, she is no longer camera shy. This girl knows how to work the camera like no other 3 year old I have been around! I would ask Chloe to say “cheese!”, she would, but she wouldn’t smile. So I started saying, “Chloe, where’s your smile hunny?” to which she replied “smile!” with the biggest smile ever. She just melts my heart! This kid is a total gem and I had a blast photographing her again 🙂

I can’t wait till later this summer when I photograph this family together!

Vanessa and Garrett – The Old Mill, Hamilton Wedding

“Sometimes words cannot explain the feelings of mind, but still I can find the love in your eyes” – Annonymous.

Have you ever looked at a couple and you can see and feel their love? Like you’re enveloped in it? Meet Vanessa and Garett – they are just the couple I’m talking about. Vanessa and Garrett have been together for years. I can still remember them first dating, and how smitten Vanessa was with Garrett. Something’s never change J

Their wedding was long awaited. And it didn’t disappoint. Vanessa is such a creative individual, so going to her wedding was like clicking on her Pinterest page – filled with eye candy! It was perfect. The dress, details and flow of the day were absolutely wonderful. Did I mention that Vanessa pulled this off all on her own?! Serious respect for that one. And she did it all with a smile on her face!

Their day was nothing short of beautiful and perfect. The sentiment was overwhelming, the speeches were beautiful, and the bride and groom were absolutely so in love. The day was perfect too – although the Weather Network called for rain, it held off so these two lovebirds could enjoy their day.

Vanessa and Garrett, thank you so much for having me document your big day. It was such an honour. I’m so proud of both of you, and where your life journey has taken you. I wish you nothing but happiness and an abundance of love (but I think you have the last part covered ;))

Happy Father’s Day Dad!

There’s this part of me that has always been a Daddy’s girl. I LOVE my Dad. And I’m not afraid to say it. Truthfully, I`m a lot like my Dad. We`re both quirky, fun, sarcastic (actually….incredibly sarcastic), and we both live by the motto `growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional`.

We are both really really really big kids.

Our relationship has had it`s ups and downs, but the best part is that the roller-coaster life has taken us on has only brought us closer together. I have to admit, when life gets dark and I`m afraid I`m the only one around, my Dad always pops his head out, as if to say that things are going to settle down and work out in the end. So today, I wanted to post a quick blog post and say THANK YOU to my Daddy.

I love you Dad! xo

Lara, Steve, Skylar and Lily – Spencers Park, Burlington

Today is my first blogged mini-session from my appreciation week, and I can’t think of a better way to start this off by blogging one of my favourite families! Lara and Steve have been friends of mine for the past 3 years, and I have been fortunate enough to see their family grow.

They wanted some updated photos of their adorable family. It wasn’t hard, I mean, what photographer wouldn’t love to photograph a gorgeous little family? I gotta say, my favorite part of this shoot was photographing Skylar and Lily together. They just love each other. Skylar is an awesome big brother, always patient and gentle with little Lily. And Lily…my goodness, those eyes! She’s going to be a heart breaker when she’s older that’s for sure.

Well, enough blabbing from me 🙂 Here are my favourites from our little shoot! Way to go guys! You rocked it – as usual 🙂

 

Erica and Dale: E-session, Old Mill, Ancaster.

Erica and Dale are so cute together. Although our shoot was short and sweet, I was able to see just how much love is between these two. Our shoot was filled with laughter, smiles, and quick glances filled with love. Dale was always to eager to hold Erica’s hand, and the look on her face when he caught her eye was so romantic.

These two were just so much fun to be around – very relaxed and easy going. I’m so excited to be photographing their wedding this June!

Here are some of my favourites from our e-session.

Nicole – Fashion, Devil’s Punchbowl, Hamilton

Ever want to do something completely for yourself? Maybe a little pick me up to get your self-esteem lifted, or maybe just to enjoy like? That’s what this shoot was all about – Nicole, and her awesomeness. Nicole wanted a photoshoot for her birthday, one that embraced her femininity, fun-loving nature, and a little playfulness.

Nicole wanted an  African inspired photoshoot, something earthy and wild. So we chose to shoot at Devil’s Punchbowl, which ended up being perfect with all of its overgrown weeds and beautiful-ness. Beth Bower came and did hair and makeup and did a fabulous job, as usual!

Here are some of my favourites from the shoot. Happy belated birthday Nicole, you totally rocked this look 🙂