In Love

Photography by Leora — Sat, 08 May 2010 00:19:16 +0000

Nadine and I shot an engagement session a couple weeks ago for a wonderful couple and their dog. They are such a sweet, loving couple who really care about nature and each other. I loved doing this shoot- we found such great locations, wonderful weather, as well as good company

CALGARY WEDDING: CAM+FIONA

Photography by Leora — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:38:31 +0000

Cam and Fiona were so lucky for the great weather we were having the day of their wedding. A couple days before their wedding it was cold and grey here. During Cam and Fiona’s engagement session, I had tears in my eyes. The way they looked at each other and interacted with each other, it was so beautiful to see.

I just love this picture- they were such goofballs

BRAGG CREEK ENGAGEMENT SESSION: MIKE+AMY

Photography by Leora — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:15:43 +0000

When Nadine and I first set out to this photo shoot, I was not in the mood to shoot ( just one of those days) but as soon as we got started, I couldn’t stop!! I absolutely loved photographing Mike and Amy. They were willing to do anything we suggested!! As I was editing these pictures, my eyes welled up with tears; I love how Mike made Amy giggle and smile. By the way he looked at her; you could see how much he loves her.

THE THING I MISS THE MOST

Photography by Leora — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:22:17 +0000

I miss him. Like a lot. Everywhere I go, I see a version of him. Big and small. It’s hard seeing my soon-to-be 11 dog becoming so slow and grey-haired; I remember when he used to be so youthful and spry!! My mom was always surprised when Dex took to me more than anyone when he came into our lives; My mom was the one who picked him up from Montreal at the breeders and brought him home. I remember that day so vividly. My brother and I had just finished our swimming lessons, and came home in a hurry, knowing that my mom would be home waiting for us. I walked into the kitchen, and saw this black little puppy hiding behind the garbage can. I sat on the floor and waited for him to come to me. He finally came and sat in my lap; I am the only one in the family he did that with and still will. Dexter has enriched all of our lives since arriving in our house 10 years ago. I never thought I would love an animal as much as I love him. It is like loving a family member- just a four legged one. I had always thought it was silly when people would baby talk to their dogs, but I have caught myself on many occasions talking to him like like that, who’s my baby!! i love you, my cute sweet pup. you’re my boo boo, and your feet smell like doritos( they do, I swear). So, to my best furry friend, my companion, my sidekick, my sweet little Dex, I miss you, and I will see you very soon ( less than 3 weeks in fact) and when I see you, I will kiss you, take you on a nice long walk, and get you those succulent bull..uhhh…bull weiners ( they are real bull….weiners) that you so love to chow down on for hours.

BRAGG CREEK ENGAGEMENT SESSION: CARA+JEFF

Photography by Leora — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:00:41 +0000

At the start of the session, Cara and Jeff were very shy and not too sure how they would feel with two people in their faces with their cameras- I would be shy and nervous myself! After about 10-15 minutes, Cara and Jeff felt more at ease. Jeff just recently bought himself a camera and was eager to start taking beginner lessons- he was also excited to share his ideas for poses!!

CALGARY WEDDING: HEATHER+MIKE

Photography by Leora — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:00:33 +0000

Heather and Mike are such a funny, kind, loving couple. I enjoyed spending their special day with them and getting to know them. Their family and friends were also very inviting, warm people. It was so great to tag along with Nadine to this wedding.

Heather getting her makeup done

It was -15 out that day, but Heather didn’t mind, anything for the shot!!

HAPPINESS IS

Photography by Leora — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:19:53 +0000

Fancy Band-aids

My name in Hebrew necklace

The candles Jonathan and I light every Friday night

Perfectly tweezed brows ( yes, those are my tweezers, I’m not ashamed)

MONDAY MUSINGS ( it’s Tuesday, but who’s keeping track)

Photography by Leora — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:01:45 +0000

I’m not one to watch the Olympic. If I had a choice between watching the Olympics, or watching MTV’s 16 and Pregnant, you bet I’d choose the latter. So fine, maybe I like that show, but that’s besides the point.

I came across an image that I personally found a smidge disturbing…in like a I-cannot-look-away disturbing. It’s a brother and sister team that I just had a good laugh at A. Because of the costumes. B. A bit too touchy touchy for me..but to each his own!

- I plan to make pizza for dinner- but plain tomato-bocconcini- basil-olive oil kind. I’m pretty excited- sad how such a small thing gets me excited

- I will be returning again to Toronto at the end of March till beginning of April- this time with Jonathan. Pretty excited!!

- Today I woke up at 6:30, it was too damn early for me, but surprising enough, I’m so wide awake right now– check back with me in 4 hours and I will probably be passed out on the couch.

HAPPINESS IS

Photography by Leora — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:15:06 +0000

My newly purchased Snuggie-I had to give in!!

My favorite piece of artwork we have- Jonathan made me keep it on MY side of the bedroom- it’s too ” girly’ for him!

Our beautiful turquoise lantern

DEX AND “EARL THE CHICK MAGNET”

Photography by Leora — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:51:36 +0000

In the summer I had to take Dex to the cardiologist. Turns out the poor guy has a heart murmur and a ” leaky valve”. This is normal with older pups I hear. I felt so bad for Dex, they had to shave his armpit to do some tests and he didn’t looked too pleased about that. After his appointment I took him to get a new toy for being such a good boy. He picked the most obnoxious toy there is

Internet, meet Earl-the-Chick-Magnet

This is the look I got after I asked Dexter ” Do you like your new toy?!” ..he’s still thinking about it