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If your home was a book, what would the…

November 22, 2022November 22, 2022

Where were you when your house was created?
Did you help write its origin story?

“Home. That blessed word, which opens to the human heart the most perfect glimpse of Heaven, and helps to carry it thither, as on an angel’s wings.”
– Lydia M. Child

Sylvie now and then our home as a written story — Looking into the looking glass of your home.

If your home reads like a book, do you like the prose?

Is your home older than you? Does your home have a story or two to tell?

Our homes are deeply personal extensions of who we are. The textures and fabrics of our homes contain layers of depth far beyond our years. They have their own stories to tell.

Maybe you live in a newly built home that is writing its first chapter. Or, are you in a century home, one that’s rich in history, like a tome stuffed with tales and dusty memories?

Did you choose your home or did it choose you?

Do you ever wonder how long your home will live after you have moved on to another home or another life?

‘Arte-facts’ of life carry your poetry with them, long after you are gone.

sylvie now and then antique table and classic flowers with guest bed

Inspired Restoration

On a recent visit to my client’s home, I was inspired to photograph her parent’s home. Sylvie lovingly restored this forgotten century old home, cleaned out debris, disinfected and eliminated mold, added rich layers of personal effects for decor and dedicated the living room for dance lessons.

She has revived this home and opened a new chapter in her life.

How many chapters will you add to your home’s story?

Now and Then…

One day you are the central character in your home’s story. The next day, the page is blank.

next day you are gone and your home story goes on.

If your home was a book, what would the title be?

Enjoy living photo stories? check out this one about living in an urban condo of magical light.

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Our natural photographs of your loved ones are your…

January 26, 2022May 13, 2022

Natural and Effortless life photography begins here.

Want to capture a few moments in time of your kids playing soccer? How about Rover and Mousy running through the back gardens? Maybe you want to remember your first few weeks in your brand new home?

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celebrating friends fun on the farm in ontario

Whatever the moment you wish to remember, you can now save it in your beautiful family portraits archive forever, with our at-home or on-location natural and effortless photography service.
Book a session for a half-day or a day, where you and your loved ones can enjoy graduation, preparing for a big game, setting up at the cottage for the summer, or your first day at home with Fido.

Moments of your family and loved ones are treasured so much more when you can share them again and again through pictures with your extended family and friends, over time.

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Let us capture your special moments of your family times. Share these memories across the miles, with many smiles.

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Processing – takes time

December 5, 2021December 5, 2021

When do you take time to process life?

Do you even take the time to process life? How much is enough time? What does ‘enough time’ look like, feel like? Is it prescribed? Is it flexible? Who decides how much time is enough for you?

We used to process photographs in many steps. It took physical passing of time, to see an image emerge. Now, the process is instantaneous. Millions of photos languish in the electronic ether.

How many images are on your phone right now? Do you even remember most of them? How many of the Images are almost identical?

Where and when do we process life, when all the obstacles, of obtaining just about anything we desire, have been removed? We have all been taken for a giant ride. We stand at the precipice of a new era. We stare at an abyss: the abyss of the age of communication, struggling to hold on to any glimpse of stability we have left. But what do we hold on to, when our external world is crumbling?

How do you remember to go back into your own wisdom? Into your own core of love, knowing and understanding? I do so by writing, reading, talking, photographing, editing, telling stories, exploring nature, talking with plants and animals. That is my processing.

How do you do it?

Journeys of life are vast, expansive and adventurous — What does your journey look like? Mine looks something like this.

Ready to place time where it belongs? It belongs to you. For now, for today.
Ready to take flight into a different way of living, by allowing yourself time to process today?

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Drumming at Sunset

December 31, 2019December 31, 2019

Finding your tribe has never been easier. Walking onto the beach at sunset, you will find a most time honoured tradition among people every Sunday: drumming circle.

The celebration of our Earth, our Mother, the Sun, the setting of the day, our Oceans is most wonderful when paired with the drum beats of like minded, connected, community members.

Joining in the rhythm in a drum circle revives and feeds your soul in a timeless and soothing way. Try it where ever you may stumble upon your own Earth loving tribe.

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Family Life in Photos

October 14, 2019December 31, 2019

Family life in photos captured moment by moment is a timeless tradition. Joining events and parties for special moments in a family home or cottage is one of my greatest pleasures as a photographer.

I get to capture the love, the joy, the excitement of a family bonding, in action, enjoy life to the fullest. The family gets to remember these precious times.

Why hire a photographer for your special event or family holiday moments?

Because you are able to truly enjoy time with your loved ones and get quality memories, keepsakes to call your own.

I have been a professional photographer in Toronto, and the GTA for over 20 years. Ready for really beautiful photography to be a part of your family’s keepsakes?

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Style Story – Hair Styling gets a lift

October 14, 2019October 15, 2019

Talented Miss Fiona of 6ix Affhair gets a ‘hair’ lift with custom event photography snapshots of her at work. Hair styling is a creative talent to be admired. This style story profiles a typical day at work – enjoying the professional workings of a Hair Styling Gem.

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Saugeen River Farm – Nature Love

May 22, 2017May 22, 2017

Visiting a fellow farmer on her beautiful property. This photo blog post is honouring her splendour in the making, in the heart of Ontario Farm country.

A tribute to nature, beauty, cycle of life, and all things connected.

Enjoy life in the flow of the Saugeen River.