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Category Archives: Kitchener

Kitchener Family Portraits | The Leno Family Part 1

Deanna and Greg have a lovely growing family. I first photographed them for Deanna’s maternity session when she was pregnant with their first child, Sypher a couple of years ago. And when Sypher was born, he became the first baby I’ve ever photographed a newborn session with. He was so cute! This time around, Deanna…

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A Culinary Discovery | Personal Story

Three things I enjoy in life are books, photos, and food. You put them all together and what do you get? A cookbook! I am a complete sucker for big cookbooks. Take a peek at my cupboard and you’ll find The Joy of Cooking, The Silver Spoon, and Vefa’s Kitchen stacked up on top of…

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The Covach Family | Family Portrait Photographer in Kitchener

For Carlos and Viora, there’s nothing more important than family. They have raised their four sons into fine young men, who now have started raising their own families as well. Now, Carlos and Viora are happy grandparents of eight adorable little kids collectively known as the Covach Cuties! With one of their sons living in…

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Caroline: A Fierce Session | Kitchener Portrait Photographer

The first time I met with Caroline to talk about her shoot at the William’s Cafe in Kitchener, I could tell that she was really excited. You see, she was getting her braces off that week. So to celebrate getting her pearly whites  back, she wanted beautiful portraits to show off her lovely smile. And…

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Nikki | Grad Portrait Photographer in Kitchener-Waterloo

A couple of months ago, I launched the Senior Grad 2011 Model Search for Pink Bliss Photography’s Fierce Sessions. You see, Grad Portraits are a huge deal south of the border and our fabulous Canadian high school grads are missing out. Myself and a few other photographers from across the country have come together to…

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Karen and Ian | Kitchener Family Portrait Session

Back in December 2009, Karen contacted me about having maternity photos taken. She  and Ian were eight months pregnant to a baby boy at the time. And her ten-year-old son Elijah was so excited to have a baby brother at last. You can check Karen’s maternity photo shoot here. About a month after their photo…

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Kasia: Getting Ready | Kitchener, Ontario Wedding Photographer

Kasia walked into the salon, backlit by the radiant daylight through the glass walls.  All smiles, she was. She was accompanied by her younger sister Joanna and her proud mother Margaret, while me and our feisty Nicaraguan friend Addy had been waiting inside for her arrival. Kasia had no worries. She had all the support…

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Jack Johnson | Personal Story | Kitchener Photographer

Music affects my mood. If I listen to The Killers, I feel energized. If I listen to the Sex Pistols, I feel, well, enraged. If I listen to Jack Johnson, I feel relaxed. I would think of summer, road trips, the beach. Hawaii. Oh how I love Maui! I’m getting off tracked here but if…

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Kristyn: A Fierce Session, Kitchener, Ontario

She wants to become a teacher one day. That’s what Kristyn said when I asked her about her program at Brock University. With her warm smile and  eyes that sparkled in the sun, you’re just mesmerized. It was not hard imagining her as a teacher one day. It’s not an easy job but I am…

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Jessica: A Fierce Session , Kitchener, Ontario

Bubbly, fresh-faced, and energetic. These are the three words that first come to my head whenever I think of Jessica. In her fiery red dress and black patent pumps, she sauntered along the streets of Downtown Kitchener in style with the elegance of Old Hollywood glamour of years gone by. There is something about her…

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Happy Birthday Kasia! — Personal Story

It had been an eager wait. I jumped off the bed, brushed my teeth. Suit up in my running gear, hit the treadmill for half an hour. Ate breakfast, drink coffee and took a shower. All of these I did before 10:30 this morning. Just in case the FedEx lady arrived early. My gift for…

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Spring: Personal Story

When the days get longer and the trees start to bud, I come alive. Not that I wasn’t to begin with. You see, I grew up in the Philippines. My people only have to deal with two seasons a year —the Monsoon (a.k.a. the wet season) and the dry season. Pretty predictable I’d say. But…

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Valentine’s Day 2010

It was 6:00 pm. I sat in front of my computer gazing at the photo I was editing on the monitor. In my sweat pants and U of T oversized sweatshirt, the evening was just like any other evening except for one fact. It was Valentine’s  Day. My husband and I didn’t really have plans….

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No Pain, No Gain: The Spartacus Workout

So they say. It’s a clichéd affirmation that I would repeat to myself over and over again to get  through something excruciating while trying to achieve something worthwhile. For instance, I told myself several years ago that I would run a marathon. Someone told me that I was too short to run so I wanted…

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Darcelle: Maternity Session, Kitchener, Ontario

“I can’t wait for you to come out,” Darcelle’s mom said to her soon-to-be-born granddaughter inside Darcelle’s belly. She was stooped down, holding a pink rose close to the belly she bought for today’s maternity session. She was talking to the belly button as if it was a microphone. Josephine, the name chosen by Darcelle…

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