The Amazing Journey

Finally, after 10 legs (aka courses) of the certificate program, I have reached the final leg and received the certicate in hand.

 

 

I was thrilled when I received the confirmation email from the college and that my GPA qualifies me for graduating with an honour.

 

Like many other mom photographers, I started because of my monkies. Throughout these years, many of my friends have asked me... Why are you in the program? What does it do or what does it mean by enrolling into the program? You could have learned photography by practicing, practicing and practicing. True... But I am more a in-class person . This also allows a little bit of "me time".

 

This also means the full support of my family, particularly my husband. He has to take care of the monkies in the evenings or whenever I am out for shootings. In addition, talking about the investments in equipments, it's a LOT of money. He totally understood that you need the right equipment in order to do the right job. He is also very encouraging. Without his supports, I couldn't have done it.

 

To me, it's an accomplishment... a huge accomplishment. It's a lot of work and practice and effort and brainstorming to get through these courses - small products, travel, history & theory, studio, wedding, portrait, etc.

 

Now, I'm done for this part of the journey. What's next? First, to update my profile on my facebook page that I am no longer pursuing my certificate, but a GRADUATE. Then, keep on shooting :)

 

Last but not least, thanks to all those who have helped me out: being my models, shooting with me (love all my group members/classmates), giving me the guidance & advices (to my instructors)... special thanks to my first ever client Catherine for trusting me to capture your wedding (which means a lot to me). Of course, I wanted to thank those who continuously liking my work & posts!

 

Thanks all!

A beautiful morning at a lavendar farm - Terre Bleu

It seems that I haven't been blogging for long... it's a busy summer... back to my full-time job, finishing my last course of the certificate program in photography & busy having fun with my monkies. But so you know... I have created another blog for wedding related stuff, which is called Wedding Photography by Gigi

 

You will find a few posts up during this season of love.

 

Talking about love... umm... romance... How about a field of purple lavender?

I always want to visit one... but the one close by is still far... how far? 6 hours of driving all the way to Quebec. With the 3 monkies? huh... don't even think about it...

 

Recently, we were introduced to the Terre Bleu farm. Where is it? Just in Milton, Ontario, which is only 15-20 min away from our place. Sweet...

 

Last week, we visited the Terre Bleu Lavendar Farm.

 

 

Here is the stunning look of the field. Lots of busy bees working around.

 

 

Staff were very friendly and proactively offered us guided tour. Ian explained to us that there are actually 250 kinds of lavenders (wow!) and they planted 6 in considering the super chilly winter here. They've harvested most of the them and the one we see above is called Grosso.

 

 

Other than the staff, mosquitoes did welcome us with their "hugs & kisses". My Little Monkie #1 was a bit upset at the beginning 'coz of the mosquitoes & bees (he got "kissed" before). I thought lavender is one of the natural anti-mosquito repellents. Ian said it is... however, we're in a open field and there are so many different factors involved. 

 

Okey... So when we're in the nature, so be part of the nature and enjoy. See my Little Monkie #2's happy face :)

 

 

 

My Little Monkie #1 posing.

 

Other than the lavendars, they also have a distillery with a huge steamer imported from Portugal to make essence oil. They also keep some hives on the other side of the field. There are lots of lavendars products and they make them out of these. There is a small store at the entrance and ladies, you will love this place.

 

They also keep 2 horses there. Unfortunately, we didn't have a chance to meet them. It's okay... next time :) This is their first year of opening to the public and I'm sure there are many chances for me to visit. This is such a beautiful place. And you know what... they're open for photo shootings and weddings. If you're interested in having me capturing the timeless moments for you, flip me a message/email.

 

I got mine - my Little Monkie #3.

 

 

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