Calgary Homes

So, yeah, it's snowing. That's what I hear. Looks like it's going to be a long winter. That's also what people are saying. I will be praying for someone to hire me to come on their family vacation. Hawaii anyone? Well, if the weather outside is frightful, we can always do the session indoors. This family gets points for the coolest front entry ever. I have been thinking about wall paper as an option for a few places in our new house. This entryway has SOLD me on the idea. And, the owl...I want the owl ;)

but, if you have a trampoline and it isn't snowing(even if it is threatening to snow), you can bet we will head outdoors at least for a few minutes. I cannot resist a trampoline.

I just shot this last night as the snow was headed our way. It was summer in the morning, but by the time I got to their session, it definitely felt like fall.

Just a quick note to let everyone know that I have been working pretty solidly for the last 5 days or so. I am super duper behind in answering emails, etc. I promise to get to those as soon as possible. I appreciate your patience. I am nearly full for the year. Please contact me soon if you are hoping for a session. I would love to get you and your family in front of my lens.

~ Dana

Friday's Favourites--Ned The Phone Monster

I was backer number 3 for this Kickstarter. Just saying...

I think this is an INCREDIBLE idea that my good friends at The Happy Family Movement have come up with. It's not that I hate technology. No...it's definitely not that. I truly think that we as a society are just in the 'learning how to deal with the invasiveness of it all' phase. I can see it in my friends and own family. The way the handheld devices affect us. And, if I'm totally honest, I have seen it in some of my family sessions. We all need to put down our phones more. Email can wait. Facebook can wait(it really can)...but your kids will not wait. They are getting older and you are missing out every time you check your phone. This isn't meant to guilt you...I know sometimes you HAVE to check it. But...sometimes you have to leave it behind. No job in the world pays you enough to be on call 24 hours a day. Okay...maybe being Beyonce...maybe that job, but there are very few openings. Why not make it a fun little game with Ned The Phone Monster. Because I call tell you that the best thing I have started doing is leaving my phone behind sometimes. It annoys my husband(and probably some of my friends) when it takes me a while to answer a text message, but I am truly not bothered by it ;) Patience is a virtue after all.

So...go support this awesome kick-starter and get your very own Ned. I can't wait to get mine!!!

~ Dana