September 3, 2010

victoria – iphotographer

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Last week we decided to get away for a few days and join my aunt and uncle in Victoria. 

On the way to catch the 2:00pm ferry, I realized that I forgot my camera!!  Thankfully, I knew my aunt had hers with her…and I decided to just relax and have a bit of  iphone fun.  I recalled reading about the ShakeItPhoto app recently, so within minutes I had downloaded it onto Eric’s phone and was having a great time watching my “polaroids develop.”  (Note:  I don’t have an iphone – Eric’s offered several times to trade in my phone, but I know I’ll be totally addicted, and will never be able to put the phone down…just like I couldn’t last week in Victoria.)

As you can see, I was completely addicted to the color-infused quirkiness of them, and I took tons.  Sorry in advance, if they take a second or two to load. :{

Tuesday was spent soaking up the sun on the upper deck of the Coastal Celebration, followed my a dip in the pool at M & K’s resort, belinis and dinner at Milestones, and enjoying the gorgeous harbor views as dusk settled around us.

Wednesday we enjoyed the sea breeze, and sun on our faces as we cruised our rented mopeds along Beacon Hill Park and the coast for 2 hours.  Jaedah, being her usual clever self, was quick to pick going on the moped with Eric because she knew he’d be a better driver! :)  So true, as I nearly drove into a bus when I first started off.  Then we picked up lunch and headed over to the harbor where we climbed aboard the Thane – a 40+ year old wooden sailing ship – and took a 3 hour (1:00 – 4:00) hour sail out of the harbor and into the surrounding open waters.  Jade and Liam had a great time hauling up the sailes, watching jelly fish swim by, huddling under blankets and napping (Liam), and sitting on the bowsprit.  After supper of fish and chips on the warf, the kids were completely finished, and Eric and I spent the evening reading by the patio.

Thursday morning was cloudy, and a great day to head back home on the Spirit of British Columbia while enjoying breakfast, and treehouse! :)

While it was fun to join the iphenomonon for a few days, I’m still a true Nikonian at heart! :)

by Kristy Klaassen

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September 1, 2010

A Girl’s Best Friend | Chilliwack Portrait Photographer

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If a diamond is a girl’s bff, then Arianna’s really got it made – with a gorgeous ring like she’s got…AND a great guy like Graham by her side! :)

I had such a hard time narrowing it down from the many dozens of pictures, and as you see below there is such a great variety of shots, so I thought I’d include a gallery of a few of my faves.

Check ‘em out (scroll through with arrow keys) – you’ll be blown away by their (my sis and fiance’s) beauty! :)  I love the one belows timelessness.  It could have been taken in 1925 or 1965…

PS.  Only 1 shirt was shed in the making of one (#14) of these photos! :)

Don’t be shy – give them some blog lovin’!

by Kristy Klaassen

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August 31, 2010

YES!!! | Chilliwack Portrait Photographer

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YES!!! : My reaction when I saw this picture taken at last night’s photo session.

YES!!! : My sister Arianna’s answer when her boyfriend Graham asked her to marry him a few weeks ago!  :)

More great pics of this FUN session to follow soon.  Wedding planned for July 2011 dv.  Congrats, you two – love ya.

by Kristy Klaassen

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August 30, 2010

Country Livin’ | Chilliwack Photographer

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I had the pleasure of doing something a little different on Saturday evening:  photographing a beautiful country home in and out, here in Rosedale, BC.  Such a quaint house and barn, meticulous gardens and breath-taking views of Mt.Cheam and surrounding farmland.  It was a pleasure!

Interested? :) Call 604.794.3229.

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August 27, 2010

Osoyoos – Round 4

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This was our 4th annual week spent at the Coast Hotel with friends. 

I’m telling you: there is no better place to go with kids!  The sand is clean and soft; the water is clear and so shallow (I’m bad with guestimating distances, but you can walk out for AGES and it’s still only at the kids’ waists.  The boat gets tied to a buoy and it needs to be pushed in the last 100 feet – the whole lake is extremely shallow.) and warm; the rooms are 30 feet from the water (as you can see on the pic below), and accessible from the stairs; there’s bbq’s, picnic tables and hoses right at the beach; there’s an indoor pool that we take the kids to every evening after supper that has the fastest twirly/tunnel slide I’ve ever been on!  I could go on…and on.  There’s good reason(s) that we love coming back to this place yearly!! 

It seemed that this week had a slower pace than others.  More time was spent reading, chilling in the floating lounge raft that Eric bought just before coming up, cooling off in the water, napping…we didn’t get around to our girl’s night out, or our pedicures, or get much shopping done like we usually do…but it was a great week, all the same!  The guys went out on the boat for a few hours at a time, and so did we girls, for a relaxing afternoon spent talking, suntanning, and swimming {forgetting about our kids for a few blissful hours – hey!  we love them, but it’s terrific to get away for a while!! :)}.  The kids had a wonderful time, enjoying the summer esentials that keep kids busy endless hours: sun, sand and water.  It’s amazing, considering that there was 18 of them (15 adults), how well they all play together!  We spent every evening, after putting our exhausted kids to bed, sitting on the beach, chatting in the candlelight long after the hotel lights went out. 

I didn’t take quite as many pictures this year as others {and some that I did take, I was told that it’d be “murder-suicide” to post here on the blog, so we’ll keep it family friendly!! ;) }.  Same kids/friends, same sand, same surf, same sun - there’s not too many shots that I haven’t already captured at Osoyoos in years gone by! :)  Instead I just spent my time enjoying the afor-mentioned thoroughly.  Here’s a few of my family doing the same:

I took the above 5 pictures by putting on 2 life-jackets and going for a swim with my camera!  I figured that if my camera went into the drink…I’d just have to spring for my new one a little sooner than anticipated, but sadly, no such luck! :)

The one outing with the kids that we did do, was go to the Osoyoos Desert Model Railroad which was AMAZING!  If you’re ever driving through on the 3, be sure to stop by! 

by Kristy Klaassen

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August 26, 2010

Just One | chilliwack photographer

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One pose, 3 pictures.  Because I just couldn’t decide which was my favorite…and since my cousin and her husband are such a great looking couple…I’m sure no one will mind! :)

Just back from 2 nights in Victoria – which is why I’m uncharacteristically behind in posting some Osoyoos pictures!  Just give me day or two…thanks! :)

Cheers for now!

by Kristy Klaassen

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August 23, 2010

Molly – Part 2

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I went for a bike ride with Liam and Jade this afternoon to Opa and Oma’s. 

I’ve never seen veggies quite as large as those in Opa’s garden: carrots as thick as my wrist, thigh high green onions (like these in the basket below), and brussel sprout plants as large as shrubs!  I love seeing him tending his garden and picking some veggies for us to take home for supper – in the basket I said I’d ordered for Molly, installed at last.  It’s like this liner was made for her – the colors couldn’t possibly match better!

by Kristy Klaassen

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August 19, 2010

Another Great Week

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Spent on the shores of Osoyoos Lake with friends.  Sorry for my absence here – pictures to follow soon!

by Kristy Klaassen

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August 14, 2010

Couldn’t Be Cuter! | chilliwack baby photographer

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Love this session! :)  My neighbor and I have been trying to coordinate her son’s 1 year old pictures for about 6 weeks now, as Austin celebrated his first birthday last month. 

I adore the fresh, early morning light; his chubby cheeks, huge smiles, big-boy teeth and white-blond hair; and the bath in the wash tub!!  I’ve always wanted to do a shoot that included a bubbly bath, and was so excited when J was up for it! :)

Here’s a few of my faves:

 

by Kristy Klaassen

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August 12, 2010

Carefree

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We love swinging around here, especially while soaking up the last drops of sun that this great day had to offer. 

A day that started with a 1 year old’s photo session (sooo cute – just you wait and see!), carried on into the afternoon splashing in the hot tub with cousins, chillin’ on the back deck with my sister, and Chinese for super picked up by my wonderful husband.  Far too relaxing considering all the work I need to do around here before our vacation!  But hey…work-shmork! Gotta drink in summer’s goodness while you can.

Slurp!  Aahhhh!

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