Georgia Meets Ophelia Photography.

Georgia and Ophelia Photography. met and made some magic. My little girl was quite the  little natural in front of camera but did make us work to get the perfect shots. She has a mind of her own (remember she was 12 days over due!)  and really is the boss in front of the camera. These are some of the most amazing baby photos you will ever look at ( not bias at all)

This is my Favorite Shot.. Her big Yawn

This is Russell's Favorite shot.. He loves her big Navy Blue Eyes

This is the money shot...She didn't like the all the movement and body placement but we managed to get her settled into this position.

Hometown Hottie

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Ophelia Photography. and I did this shoot back in November 2009. I am so stoked for Katrina and have been voting everyday and encourage everyone else too!!

Voting ends on Monday March 22 so lets get her to the finals and win this thing!!

Baby Makes Three

Meet Georgia Riley Macklem... My beautiful daughter was welcomed into the world February 17,2010 at 9:25 am weighing in at 7.10 lbs. It's hard to believe that she is a month old tomorrow, I guess the saying "time flies" was first said by a mom.

It's been a bit of a challenge to blog and be a new mom but I promised I would try to at least once a week (something I haven't held up to).

I'm going to do my best to keep to my word and because I spend almost all of my time with Georgia, she will be the next features of my blog.. I'm going to blog a bit more about motherhood until I get my projects going. 

Motherhood has been amazing so far..I think Amazing is my favorite word since Georgia came. She is a true blessing..so calm, relaxed and happy. She eats and sleeps a ton but when she is awake(which is more and more everyday) she is so calm and focused. Georgia will stare at pretty much everything around and take it in with curiosity. She has got to be one of the loudest sleepers I have ever met.. She has so many noises grunts and groans the are followed by a few head tosses..not sure what side she wants to sleep on. It is so funny and amusing to watch during awake hours but when your trying to sleep it can be a bit tough..So she is in her crib now..which was a hard transition..but best for the household. 

Here are some pictures of her first few weeks..

 After her first Bath..Very Awake

Our first Family Photo

                                                         Proud Papa Russell

                                         Auntie Amy.. Couldn't have done it without her!

Georgia's very specials visitors came all the way from Vancouver Jake and Evelyn (Evelyn from Denver but visiting Vancouver) Spent the morning with us then back to Van for the 3pm Ferry. 

 A little smile..or gas..but I like to think they are all smiles :)

                                                      Nap time with dad..

I finally got a photo with her a few weeks later.. it's hard trying to get a good shot holding a baby..






My next post will be of Georgia's very first photo shoot with Auntie Lisa of Ophelia Photography.

My Lovely Baby Bump

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of being photographed by my close friend and mentor Lisa Gratton of Ophelia Photography.. She made a quick visit over to the island and  captured the final weeks of my pregnancy.
If I had to use one word to describe Lisa it would be magic, she can take a simple picture and turn it into a master piece. I have worked with Lisa on a ton of Weddings and Editorials Shoots (in some I was the model) but this was my first shoot just for me.

It was a Chilly January morning and once again Lisa had me in a dress out in the cold...Seems to be a common theme with our shoots. Thankfully this time there was no snow on the ground and the sun broke through to give some warmth. My boyfriend Russell and I followed Lisa's vision.... And yes you guessed it magic!! The pictures truly express the bond between us and our baby....they are extraordinary.. 

Thanks again Lisa!

Vintage Wedding Shoot with Ophelia Photography

On January 21,2010 I did a calibration with Vancouver Wedding Photographer Lisa Gratton.  Lisa bought a vintage wedding gown months before from GT Antiques and Collectables (formally know as Gramma’s Trunk in Port Alberni,BC) and had a vision of recreating the perfect bridal editorial shoot.  For more information about Lisa Gratton, check out her site at Ophelia Photography.

It was an amazing January day, the perfect weather, lighting and locations (Moss Bay Cemetery and Dallas Road, Victoria, BC). Corrie our exquisite model/muse captivated the shoot with her natural beauty. As Lisa quoted "She is pure magic"

Recreating Corrie's look using MAC makeup.

Skin: Face and Body, Mineralized Skinfinish Powder and select cover-up

Brows: Spiked Brow Pencil and Clear Brow Set

Eyes: Bare Study Paint Pot, Pincurled (highlight), Satellite Dreams & Beautiful Iris (lid) and Print (lightly in crease) and touch of Vanilla Pigment in the inner corners.

Blacktrack Fluidliner to give extra shape along the lash line and New Studio Fix Mascara. Fascinating Eye Kohl was used in the water line and  #44 Lashes were used for the extra flare and drama.

Cheeks: Blushbaby

Lips: Beet lip liner (smudged out) and Viva Glam I

Here is a Preview of My Maternity Shoot with Ophelia Photography

Little Right Now...

As of January 1,2010 I have been on maternity leave from MAC and I must say I'm loving it. I love my job and what I do so much but it has been really nice to be at home and nesting. In about 2 minus weeks (hopefully)  I will be a new mom to a baby girl and I know my life as I know it will change. To have this little extra down time has been a blessing...I was going to try to work until the end of January..so happy I changed my mind. 

With work and makeup on hold for the moment I have enjoyed trying some of the things I have wanted to do for ever but never had the time. Cooking, reading, relaxing and cleaning!! 

I had the baby room pretty much done within the first three days off work and have had the last two weeks to spend a lot of time making a home and cooking.

On Sunday I did a small photo shoot with my sisters Amy and Corrie, my beautiful niece Harlow and friends Anna and Diane. I was trying to get that perfect belly shot and profile picture at 9 months pregnant. We had a very interesting afternoon trying to figure out the perfect light, placement, location and trying to get the camera to work. This is my favorite photo out of the bunch... a moment caught with my boyfriend Russell.