LIFESTYLE
Welcome to the lifestyle section. All the things that help me live a life recovered from anxiety, depression and being captive to negativity. Let’s carve out some space for your mind to breathe.
Ghosts of North Dakota | Balfour, ND Senior Session
Once upon a time when I was new to Practically Canada I was strolling through our local bookstore. For the first time ever, I laid eyes on one of the Ghosts of North Dakota photo books. Instantly, I was captured. Naturally I gravitate toward desolate, creepy...
My Favorite Sidewalk Chalk Supplies
I've been so flattered by the very kind and positive comments about ChalkFest. A few people have asked what I used to make the mural and get such nice crisp lines. Instead of tell you...I thought I'd show you. I used a combination of tools. I bought everything at...
The Basement {Part 1}
Things fell off the blogging cliff for a while here. It's amazing the things you'll cut out of your life when you are under a mountain of stress and deadlines. Showering and leg-shaving are always among the first time suckers I cut out when I need a little extra...
My Three Sons { a sneak peek }
When Denise first emailed me to inquire about a photo session for her three sons, she used the words "fun" and "playful" to describe the feeling she wanted to communicate. I am so glad those are the adjectives she chose, because had she said, "posed" and...
ChalkFest {Minot Sidewalk Chalk Mural }
Hemingway once wrote, "The earth laughs in flowers." That might be true...but a few weeks ago the earth was laughing with flowers, butterflies, rainbows, ice cream cones and a few basketballs...or at least that's what our community chalk mural was filled with. ...
The Winningham Family {Sneak Peek}
Hey everybody--it's time for you to meet the Winningham family. This is a very special session for me to be showing off to you...because it's the first session I shot with my beautiful, brand new camera. Yes, that's right--it was time for an {early} upgrade. My...
Ethan Class of 2016 { Golden Hour Senior Portraits }
This is Ethan. You might see a family resemblance between him and his brother Andrew--class of 2015. Ethan is officially the first senior of the season. I am simply in disbelief that we are looking at 2016 seniors! I'm mean, that's crazy--right?! He is...
Reunion {extended family sneak peek}
On Memorial Day I popped in my latest audio book and headed to Kenmare--a small community about an hour away from Minot to shoot some very special family portraits. Okay, in my opinion, all family portraits are very special. But this was a particularly special...
The Anderson Family {Sneak Peek}
A couple weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting the Anderson Family farm. The country setting, hot sun and cool morning breeze made this session feel idyllic. I loved capturing this family just as they are, in a place that they feel comfortable and playful. It was...
Forehand Maternity {Sneak Peek}
It's safe to say that photo season is in fully swing up here in Practically Canada. I've got two rural family sessions on the desktop to be edited and a month chock full of fun families, seniors and babies yet to be photographed. All that, plus a basement remodel...
Jay, Haley and Kaylin {Family Sneak Peek}
Being a photographer, I see all kinds of kids. I like them all. But some of them don't seem to like me so much. Or, at least they don't love that big black, boxy thing I hold up in front of my face every time I tell them to "Smile, pumpkin!" Sometimes I get kids...
Anne & Jay {engagement sneak peek}
I am very excited to be sharing a super special session with you this evening. Meet Jay, Anne and Ada. Aren't they just gorgeous?! {The answer is, YES!} Anne and Jay will be getting married in just a few short weeks. Last week we got together to take some...
