Look what I made - Children's photographer Eastern Townships Montreal's South Shore Estrie Rive Sud Enfants

It's sometimes just about impossible to believe I helped make something so completely beautiful. If I hadn't been there myself to watch it all happen, nothing could convince me of it. She's beautiful. And She's growing even more lovely every day.

Here's my 11 year old. ♥

All of the grandkids - Family photographer Montreal's South Shore Eastern Townships Rive Sud Cantons de l'Est Estrie

A great big bunch is usually a ton of fun! This was no exception.

Under wraps until Christmas - Montreal's South Shore child photog rive sud

So the annual "surprise" for my mom, grandma to 5 lovely littles (and not so littles). I say "surprise" because I figure once it's an annual thing, the surprising effect must ware off, no? No matter. She loves it.

Here's how it all played out this year...

She is... - Montreal's South Shore teen photographer in Langley, BC

There are days we all need to be reminded who we are. Each of us carries enormous worth. Let's start there. Let's start with everything that is right with one another. Not tear one another down, but build each other up.

At your own risk - Montreal's South Shore family photographer

See for yourself...

That's what having four older brothers gets you.

What seems to be turning into an annual tradition - Montreal's South Shore child photographer

These pics have been under wraps for a little while now. Again this year, we got the grandkids together to gift photos to my mom (AKA Grand-maman, AKA Kamou) for Christmas.

The first post of 2013 goes to these beloved faces...

Stylin' - Montreal's South Shore family photographer

When  mom goes through all the trouble of perfectly styling her kids for a shoot, the inspiration just oozes. Not to mention this great location in LaPrairie (right here on the shore! YAY!)...

Beautiful - Montreal's South Shore portrait photographer

Lovely, lovely girl, full of smiles. FULL of laughter. This was loads of fun. :)

Dream of traveling - Montreal's South Shore child photographer

Just shut your eyes, pick a spot on the map, and be on your way...

Only, remember to pack clean underwear. And don't cross the street without the help of an adult.

Back to s-cool - Montreal's South Shore child photographer

These twin boys? Just too cool for school...

Grown up, or just about - Montreal's South Shore teen photographer

Greener pastures - Montreal's South Shore child photographer

All graduated from elementary school and ready to take on the world.

Vision - Montreal's South Shore photographer

This past autumn, an everyday supermom contacted me. She knew just what she wanted.

"A great big panoramic image of my 3 kids and me. Just our faces. I want to frame it and place it in our entryway."

These requests are sometimes a little tricky. The client has a relatively clear picture of what she wants me to help her achieve. There's a chance that our shared words are not conveying to one another the images dancing through our respective heads.

But the best thing happened. She trusted my artistic vision.

And I captured this:

Enchanting - Montreal's South Shore teen photographer

Teens and tweens? Yes please.

File under: Photos I could never get with babies.