One of my all-time favourite group of websites is the Offbeat Empire. From when I was a teenager and stumbled upon the amazingly creative weddings featured on Offbeat Bride, I have been hooked into this community of people who are a little different from the mainstream and are usually SO supportive of each other. Usually the posts are fun and sometimes thought provoking - days like today, they pull at my heartstrings.

Today on Offbeat Home, there is a post from a woman who was incredibly self-conscious and nervous about posing for a photography project a friend was working on.  We work with so many moms (and dads, for that matter) who feel this way and I can't help but wonder how many of you are postponing a family photo session until you drop five pounds/grow out your hair/finish your tattoo/get a good tan. Let me tell you a secret: I think you're beautiful. And more importantly, your kids think you are absolutely gorgeous. Give me a chance to show you how we see you when we look through the camera lens - happy, confident, and totally in love with your family.

Read the post here: What a photo shoot taught me about being human and feeling beautiful | Offbeat Home

Guess what's coming to Hamilton?! Veggie Fest! And guess who's the official photographer? :) As people who love food and don't eat animal products, we are SO SO SO excited about this event for people who like to get their daily 5-10 (or more). The title sponsor is one of our favourite restaurants, The Naked Sprout and we'll be seeing EcoParent Magazine there as well! 

We love working with local organizations and people who share our values and can't wait for June 15th. Will we be seeing you there?

A couple of weeks ago, this major Potterhead (aka Harry Potter Fan) heard that the McMaster was hosting the Marauders Cup - a QUIDDITCH tournament! I knew that Mac had a quidditch team but with multiple night classes and a toddler I couldn't make it out to play. But we could certainly go and cheer on the teams. And now that I've handed in all of my papers and projects for this term I can finally post pictures!

Heads down, the snitch is released! 

I convinced my cousin that it would be fun and she came along as well, even though she had zero interest in Harry Potter.

Read more: Quidditch! {Hamilton Events}

Spring is in the air so Jonathon and I decided to do spring cleaning and organizing! We ordered a bunch of new prints for the house (later this week Jonathon has a post for you with tips for hanging your photos) and got to work  putting up new frames. We also wanted to update some of our older photos and Jonathon made an interesting discovery:

ZOMG!

Read more: Printing Photos {Why Go Pro?}

Okay, we might have squeezed in a couple of extra sessions even though it was COLD outside. This family were great sports about playing outside in close to freezing temperatures and OMYGOSH aren't these siblings adorable?

Not if I tickle you first!

Really, just a beautiful family - thank you for having so much fun with us in Gage Park!

Love those smiles. :)

I have one more surprise session next week and then that's it until the spring!