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!

Engagement Session: Kat & Gareth

This is a delayed session for this lovely couple, in fact, unique... they were first arranged to volunteer to be the models for one of our assignments. Unfortunately, there was slight change of the plan. And now, the course is done; we're happy to have this re-arranged. Needless to say, I'm happy to work with our group members, Janine & Rob again.

Fab weather, lots of laughters, fun & sweet couple (why are they unique... 'coz of their special way of communication... haha...)... was able to shoot some flower & faux, the long missed insects & flowers during the short break.

Kat & Gareth: thanks for having us to capture the timeless, pure and joyful moments of yours. Happy wedding planning!!

2012 Oakville Family Ribfest

Yummy yummy yummy... the past weekend (June 22 thru 24) was the Oakville Family Ribfest organized by the Rotary Club of Oakville Trafalgar. Numerous award winning rib vendors there. Is that the only thing about this rib fest? Of course not, that's why it's so much FUN to be there. There were lots of bouncing castles, face painting, entertainment on the stage and they are all free. There must be something there to make your family members at all ages being happy there.


Wait wait wait... are we missing something here? Why's there a cupcake showing in the picture? Y-E-S... other than the ribbers, there are also vendors selling corn on the cob, ice cream, funnel cakes, fried bananas, blooming onions, lollipops and... cupcakes. The one featured here is the Margarita Lime by Sweet Temptations Cupcakery. Wooo... mouth-watering... hee...  this year, they've brought us other favors including: Chocoholics Anonymous, Pink Lemonade, Fresh Ontario Strawberry, Peanut Butter Chocolate and Cookies & Cream. Amazing... 

After this fun- and food-filled fest, we're all happy and mom can skip a cooking evening. What a wonderful day!

p.s. Thanks to Katie from Sweet Temptations Cupcakery presenting us the nice cupcake :)

Engagement: Ida & Paul

Sunday mornings are usually the time that my hubby and me taking our 'little Monkey B' to swimming class. May 27 was an exception, mommy has to skip class for her own class assignment.

I did my first ever engagement shoot with my great group members, Janine & Rob. It was a great experience... no complaint about the weather at all. Lucky to have the sweetest couple helping us out... lots of fun, lots of kisses, lots of love = lots of beautiful pix.

Ida & Paul, here I wish you the best of luck in the next stage of your life. Happy together :)