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playing with light

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 15:50:25 +0000

I hope everyone had an enjoyable weekend. I sure did…although I really missed my mom yesterday. She is away for the week and Mother’s day just didn’t seem right without her:(

I did however take the opportunity to just play with my camera. I picked a spot in my house and gave myself the goal of shooting something involving light. I had to take 5 different images…totally different. It is amazing what you can do when you push yourself!

One image is all I am going to show you…can you guess where I was?? If you have been to the studio you should know!

to all the mothers

admin — Sun, 09 May 2010 23:42:33 +0000

Finding myself…

admin — Thu, 06 May 2010 17:54:33 +0000

I know that I am not going to be the only photographer in Alberta writing this today. Change is coming and I am excited to be apart of it! I have spent the most wonderful time in Edmonton getting to know Jen and Steve Bebb. Jen and Steve are photographers who are outstanding in their field. Their willingness to share their wealth of knowledge is revolutionary. I desperately wanted to go to the Bebbinar two years ago. Unfortunately the timing was not right for me. Since then I have grown with who I am as a photographer and as a person.

There are ups and downs that we all go through that make us who we are and to be honest I thought I knew who I was as a person but I really felt I struggled with who I am as a photographer. I had heard wonderful things about Jen and Steve and their ability to help you find any answers you are looking for within yourself. That is an understatement! I drove home from the city last night my head a whirlwind of thoughts. I am so glad I was not able to go the first time I tried. I was in no way ready…but I was this week. I now know more about myself and the direction I want to go as a photographer. I look forward to working on the goals Jen encouraged us to set for ourselves. I have been hard at work this morning and I am ready to cross the first one off my list…and very excited about doing it!

I want to thank Jen and Steve for taking time away from their family to share with us. You have revolutionized my world. You are Bebbmasters…and I am thrilled to say I am a Bebbling. I hope that one day I can shine a little light into the world in the way you do…as a person, a parent and a photographer.

{hugs} Nicole …aka…Rachel

two down…one to go

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:05:42 +0000

March, April and May…each holding learning experiences I will look back on and be thankful I was able to learn from such incredibly talented photographers. All three of my photography “get aways” hold something that the others do not. March was the Savvy Sisterhood and the Workshop on the Waterfront. If you follow the blog you will have already read about my time spent in Maryland and the fun I had there.

April brings us here…

When I first found out about Shannon Sewell and Jeff Holt having a workshop I was really excited…but when I found out it was in Red Deer I was over the moon. How cool is it that such amazing photographers could be so close?!?!

As I sat in the room and looked around at the other photographers I thought to myself how strange it is that we all could be there, sharing the same passion for photography and our businesses and the majority of us being from Alberta. My mind was a whirlwind of thoughts…most of those being curiosity as to why others are drawn to photography.

I went into this workshop wanting to come away with one objective. It was about 10 minutes into Jeff’s speech and I had it…he gave me exactly what I needed to hear and shortly after Shannon backed it up. Now I know you are wondering what was so profound that they could have shared that has had me unable to sleep with excitement. I can sum it up in one word

INDIVIDUALITY

yup that’s it.

How many times do we hear about someone who gave up stability to follow a dream? Not often enough.How often do we hear someone complaining about their job? To often!

I love doing what I do. I love meeting all of the families I have sessions with, and getting to share memories with them.

I love being able to use my camera as a way to channel my creativity…to be an artist. Maybe that is why I am always smiling when I have my camera in my hand.

I am an individual. I hope you enjoy watching me grow.

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:26:10 +0000

hitting the road

admin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:06:08 +0000

I laughed most of the way into town yesterday. The other occupants of my vehicle did not find my laughter so amusing. You see I had the pea pod stuffed as full as I could get it. I even had to have the boys get into their seats and then piled stuff around their feet. They were more than happy to get out when I got to town. It was one of those moments you want to file away into the category of “when you need a good laugh please remember when”! After dropping them off I headed on to pick up Alleisha….and we packed more stuff in where the boys once sat. From there we made our way to the Elegant Event Rentals Bridal Showcase.

We enjoyed meeting all the brides. It was so fun to get to hear about their weddings and the plans they had. The fashion show was a hit. And everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves! We especially liked sitting a table away from the catering table. Yes, we admit it, we were more than willing to try the wonderful food she had prepared…And man was it good…I could have eaten it all!! Don’t worry I will list all the vendors on the wedding website(It will be live in a couple of weeks). If you are interested in names sooner message me and I will send you what you need.

I still need to unpack the pea pod so I best get a movin…

for those of you who did not make it out to the show here is a glimpse of our table….

I just can’t contain my excitement!

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:39:41 +0000

I love gadgets…any time there is something new and exciting I want to be the first to experience it. I came across something soooo fun this week. I have already ordered the studio sample….and it is so convenient that it has to go on MY cell phone! I know they technically aren’t NEW but they are when it has your custom photo from Crimson Chickadee Photography! Now I can safely put my phone down on the table and know which one is mine. I think I will get one for the boys ipods to stick in their easter baskets…ohh won’t they think that is great!

You know you want one!

Finally….

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:33:28 +0000

After having the website down for most of the week I am so happy to be back online! It felt like a part of me was missing. The good thing is it forced me to work on my marketing for the year. That being said Alleisha and I have a very busy next couple of months and we are so excited with what we have in store for Crimson Chickadee Photography! If you see us bustling around make sure you hang on to your hat as we pass by! The first of our busy little expeditions takes place this weekend. If this Sweet Pair is an indication I guess it would involve LOVE! Don’t worry I will share more with you before the week is over…until next time…I have a pile of emails to catch up on!

If a picture is worth a thousand words

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:21:26 +0000

what would those words be?

would they be full of happiness

or sorrow

words of hope

or just perhaps words

but maybe they would be words of a lifetime full of dreams and aspirations

of wanting to be the greatest

words of a childhood full of joy

and a true love waiting to be found

what are your words?

Did someone say ‘PARTY’?

admin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:31:40 +0000

I think they did! There is going to be something special happening around here this weekend! It’s a girls only event and it’s going to be FUN! I can’t wait to share more with you…till then here is a little piece of our girly world.