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There’s something so exciting about having the opportunity to shoot the evolution of a family, from engagement to wedding to baby. And in this particular situation it’s even more special because it’s my sister’s family. I couldn’t possibly love my little nephew any more, and I know that being able to follow their great lead will make me that much better as a parent myself.

We took a little walk around Rocky Point in Port Moody for a nice relaxed session.

I just can’t believe this little face.

This kid knows my camera so well now, it’s been in his face since the day he was born.

This one’s going on my wall. Makes me smile every time I look at it.

Starting to get the hang of this whole “walking” thing.

I made some time a few weeks ago to get some more shots of my adorable nephew. I realized I hadn’t made a point of bringing my Canon 5d with me to their place since he was born. Even since this shoot it seems like he’s grown SO much in such a short time, but it’s nice to be able to document the little changes along the way.

The main plan for the day was to finally get a few shots of the new family together in their element.

I know I haven’t been around a lot of babies in my life, but I still just can’t get over those tiny little toes!

It’s impossible to resist kissing that little baby-smell forehead.

Time to plan a 3 month shoot in just a couple more weeks! They grow up so fast….sigh.

I realize I’ve been a little lacking with updates lately, but I have a good reason. My sister and her husband welcomed little Cian into the world last week, and we couldn’t be more excited and devoted. He really is the cutest baby I’ve ever seen, so I’m sure this blog will be inundated with photos through the years. But here are a few I caught within just a few hours of his birth.

Proud new daddy.

Thrilled new grandparents.

My sister/new mom is exhausted but glowing. After a long 3 days, finally the reward.

So tiny and new!

Aunty Jana couldn’t be happier.
But I’ve been away from him for 18 hours now, and I think I’m going through with drawals.

As I mentioned in my previous post, I managed to get away with the family for a little much needed R&R. I had never been to Salt Spring Island before, and I fell in love instantly. So many great independent shops, fresh organic produce galore, a gorgeous waterfront, and an endless supply of mossy trails to wander. Take a look:

Once again the big zoom lens comes in handy. This little one’s not quite sure what to think of me.

Checking out the view at the end of our hike through the woods.

I’m not sure what she was pointing to here, but she sure is excited about it!

The little one practices her drunken sailor wobble.

A visit to the Moonstruck Organic Cheese company farm.

And, stumbling upon this couldn’t have been more exciting for me. As a kid I always searched and searched the dollar stores for some sort of ridiculous keychain or magnet with my name on it, but to no avail. Finally my day has come. And it was a fantastic little place with great coffee and the most unbelievable lemon poppyseed bread.

I made a copy of this photo to hang in my kitchen.

As a joke, unfortunately.

My sister-in-law, brother-in-law, and my little niece were in town from Ontario recently, and it’s always nice to make some time to get out and enjoy fall in Vancouver.

And of course I couldn’t resist getting dozens of shots of my adorable niece.

Caught a sweet moment of my sister and her husband grabbing a break on the boardwalk. The 200mm lens is a beast to carry around on a nature walk, but quite useful in these sneak attack situations.

Charlotte loves riding the shoulders of her 6′4″ uncle as she towers above us all….he just has to be careful not to walk her into stray branches.

It was a great day, followed by a laid-back week on Salt Spring…those photos coming soon.