Aside from all the obvious reasons why destination weddings are so terrific, they also offer me the opportunity to spend some time doing what I love most...read!
Sarah's Key by Tatiana De Rosnay: (****). I couldn't put this book down. I finished it within 2 days...maybe less. Every page got better and better and every chapter drew me in more then the last.
This book revolves around two characters. Sarah, a young Jewish girl taken during a little known round up of the Jews by the French police during World War II, and of Julia, a present day journalist investigating the events that occurred in 1942. During Julia's research, she stumbles upon information that uncovers a link between her and Sarah.
The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill: (***1/2). What I loved most about this novel was its thoroughly researched historical content as well as the inspiring strength of the main character.
This book is about the slave trade in the 1700s. It chronicles the life of Aminata Diallo and her story from her birthplace in Africa to the many different owners and locations that she experiences throughout her life. It's a story of sorrow and joy and Hill's writing does a fantastic job of developing Aminata's character and drawing us into her struggles and triumphs.
The Book of Awesome by Neil Pasricha: (****). I have never laughed so hard while reading a book in my life!
Pasricha is a regular guy with a regular 9-5 job who started writing a blog highlighting 1000 awesome things that happen on a day to day basis. He then wrote this book featuring a selection of his favourites; such as 'sleeping in new bed sheets', 'peeling an orange in one shot' or 'when someone lands on the hotel you just built in Monopoly'.
I loved Pasricha's witty and sarcastic style of writing. This book definitely makes people appreciate the small things that life sometimes offers us.
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Right around this time of year, people start getting the winter blues. Shovelling, driving on sheer ice, cleaning off the car at 6am in -20...it gets to you...yet we keep doing it. Year after year we complain and wonder why we endure all of it. I think it's because deep down, we love it. We love our home...
The other day, it was snowing and it seemed like it was never going to stop. But I took the time to look outside and took in the beauty that mother nature had brought upon us. The snow formed a white blanket on everything in sight and at that moment I thought, our home is beautiful, and I'll cherish it forever.
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Lifestyle sessions keep me sane. The bulk of my work revolves around beautiful and happy couples prancing around and getting married. I'm not complaining in the least but it's always refreshing to be able to experience and capture a whole different aspect of life. Pregnancy, newborns, families - you name it, I see it...and I love it!
Note* There are some boudoir photos in this slideshow so if there are any kiddies around maybe cover their eyes. Even though they are tasteful, I thought I'd warn you anyway ;)
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Stephanie says:
Just Beautiful Melissa!
Valérie Jasik says:
Mel, you rock! Your pictures are beautiful.
Love you girl
xxx
Jessica Racey says:
Melissa!
I am so proud of all that you have accomplished! You are a talented photographer, who blows me away every time that I look at your blog. You are an inspiration to many, and I'm glad to be able to call you my BEST FRIEND!!!
Love Always,
Jessica ~xoxo~
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Engagement sessions are my favourite things! I love them because not only are they fun but they serve a great purpose. While capturing couples in front of my lens, I get to know who they are as people and how they interact with each other, and they get to know me as photographer and hopefully a friend.
Here are highlights of my 2011 engagement sessions:
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Happy New Year to all my wonderful blog readers! Having a few days off gave me time to reflect on all the amazing weddings that I was so lucky to photograph this past year. I have said it before but I feel truly blessed to be an integral part of all these celebrations and to be able to capture memories that will be cherished forever.
Over the past year, I photographed 37 weddings and each one of them were special and unique in its own way. With each wedding that goes by I feel as though I grow technically and creatively as a photographer. Its outstanding to work in a field that is constantly inspiring me to be my very best. I am excited to see what my 2012 weddings have in store for me!
Let's look back at some highlights from this past years weddings:
I'll be posting more slideshows covering past engagement and lifestyle sessions next!
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Karine Hipwell says:
Beautiful slideshow! All sorts of happy memories all in one.
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