Here is another sneak peek for a wonderful and fun session I had yesterday. Little A was about a year and a half, but unlike most toddlers that age (ok, unlike most BOY toddlers that age), A was actually quite content to be in the studio. He gave me smiles, looked right at the camera, and basically seemed to know how to work it! He was sweet, gentle, and a boy that you just want to cuddle. To top it off, mom and dad were so much fun to photograph as well, and are so much in love! (I can just tell!) Without further ado, here are some sneaks of my favourites from our session:

And finally, here is the surprise! A is going to be a big brother in 3 weeks!

Congratulations once again!

I cannot begin to describe how much I enjoyed photographing N last week. She is so special to me, as I also photographed her when she was a teeny tiny newborn. But look at her now! THANK YOU mom for giving me the honour of photographing her as she grows up.

N was a great model when she was a newborn, and now that she is 13 months, it would appear that her temperament has not changed – she is still sweet, easy-going and a joy to photograph. She makes my “job” look so easy! Just take a look at this little model:

PS. Did I mention how much I am LOVING these outdoor sessions???

I had the pleasure of photographing little M and C (or is it K?? Should have asked – sorry mom!). I had so much fun!!! I think I may have had more fun than even the kids, lol. I really do adore these outdoor sessions. What a breath of fresh air for me (literally!). And though I do favour black and white portraits in general, I just could not help keeping some of these in colour. It was 7pm, the sun was setting, and the light was so beautiful. The colours, as a result, were so saturated and had so much pop.

Here are a few of my favourites from the session.

This totally cracked me up! Here is little M trying to plant a big one on his big sister:

And finally, daddy’s little girl!

Ever since the inception of Macy Mills Photography, I have been photographing in a studio out of my home (as many of you can attest to). Unless, of course, they were on-location or outdoor sessions. However, thanks to my clients, the business has grown to a point where it is time to have a home to call its very own.

To that end, I’ve been actively looking for suitable studio space for almost a month, and I have to say – it ain’t easy! There are so many factors to consider, with location being one of the most important. But then there is the issue of whether the structure is feasible for a photographic studio. Questions to ask – does it have high enough celings? If not, can the celing be raised? Does it have enough space for my needs? I need at least one shooting area – a main shooting area and another shooting area with a different look/feel, e.g., a higher key area and a lower key area. Ideally, the space will also have a nice backyard so that I can create a nice outdoor setting for outdoor sessions. I will also need a gallery room, where samples are hung and displayed. Then a kids’ play area, where they can relax if their parents are with me at their pre-session consultations or design consultations. One area will be dedicated to the projector so that I can present clients’ photographs during their in-person ordering appointments. Another important must-have is parking – the space must have adequate parking so that my clients do not have to go through the aggravation of trying to find parking spaces! The list seems to get longer the more I think about it!

I do tend to be so impatient, but this really is something where I’ll have to grin and bear it. I will have to keep reminding myself that “patience is a virtue!” This is such an important decision and tremendous undertaking that I want to do this absolutely perfectly (or as close to perfection as possible)! I am so excited about the prospects of having a dedicated studio space, but at the same time, just a little bit nervous! I am, however, convinced that a dedicated studio will enable me to serve you all even better, and give you an experience at Macy Mills Photography that you cannot get at another studio.

I will continue to update as things progress. Stay tuned!