Deck The Halls | Calgary Family Photographer

This is a family that I have watched grow. Always a pleasure to go back and see families as the years pass. Last year, they asked me to come document the decorating of their tree...which I did. And, then, they have the sweetest tradition where the kids have to go find their little elf on the shelf which begins the holiday season for them. 

Do you have any unique Christmas traditions? I sure would love to help you document them :) Still a couple of spots left before the end of the year!!

The Grandparent Project

That is the working title of my latest personal project. Here is my first instalment. If you know of someone who might be a good candidate for this project, please let me know. Thank you.

Anne, Calgary, AB. Canada.

One day I came across a reading by a psychologist in the US. He said: “The great secret of enjoying life is to learn to love yourself and accept yourself and the rest will just take care of itself” and that was kind of new. From my education, you had to work hard and succeed. You had to work at it. Loving yourself didn’t come into it. 

Tommy Drummond and I used to fight for who was going to be at the top of the class. In Junior High, they posted those you know. 

It’s not over. EVER. As long as you are alive, there is something you can do. 

Appreciate who you are and what you can do. 

I stay pretty active, although my body doesn’t do what I’d like it to do all the time. I get tired. I still sing in the choir. I really have enjoyed a musical career. Of course, I have the kids and the grandkids. There’s lots going on. I’ve been president of the social club a couple of times. And I go to church and I am on a committee there…so I keep busy. I’m a soprano. They need me, too. Sopranos aren’t all over the place these days. .

Then and Now

Remember this beauty? She's getting bigger, but she still gives me the same look ;) And, I loved this one of her looking up to her big sister... I love seeing families grow.

~ Dana

PS--a note about availability. September is filling fast. Weekend spots are nearly full. Please contact me soon if you are hoping to get in to my calendar for a session with the beautiful fall colours. Also, a note that I'll be in Edmonton the first week in August and have room for one more session while I am there. Thanks.