So I’ll share a single image from a maternity session I had this weekend with one of my favourite families.

Enjoy!

These two were married at the gorgeous Barcelo Los Cabos Palace Deluxe by Jonas’ father. One of the most relaxed weddings I have had the pleasure of witnessing and a wedding party that was up for absolutely anything. From the personal touches such as all of the parents ‘giving’ Tammy away at the ceremony to the bridesmaids being referred to as BFFs – it was one of those occasions you can not help but smile when remembering.

Of all of the guests that were present on their special day – two very important people were missing. Tammy’s grandfather and aunt passed away this year. In remembrance of them the wedding party released balloons overlooking the ocean as a tribute to their memory. In addition, as the chosen wedding donation couple, their wedding package will be donated to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, which aids in cancer research, prevention, treatment and care.

Enjoy!

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Apparently my third last post thoroughly confused a dozen people as to how I could see a second caribou in a Canadian quarter.  Rest assured – I know this is a schnauzer. A schnauzer who is not particularly pleased with being dressed up like a caribou.

I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas with ample food (hmm.. food. Did someone say peppermint ice cream?), lots of family and friends and a ridiculous number of gifts (I’m kidding. Just the ones you want. Not the year supply of underwear kind. Or in any case at least a witty Hallmark card ).

Love,

Brittany’s Famjam

The second thing we need to get straight. Anna is also a rocking Calgary photographer. You should see her work here.

The third thing is the rest will be coming shortly so check back soon.

Now for number four.

I successfully survived two family reunions, shooting a(n air) gun, handling hundred year old ketchup, driving the 401, prying open wardrobes and hanging out with this particular uncle…

I am so excited to share these. So excited that when I had just finished putting together the images and this little write-up, the power went out for an hour and all I could think about was how much I needed internet access to get it up.  I met with Leah Wood and her family south of Calgary as they are making their way down to Disneyland.  Dunstan and Leah’s four kids were an absolute riot and made my job quite fun.

Enjoy!

Class would typically start with a game or exercise. In Don Adelfo’s class ‘head, shoulders, knees and toes’ was the game of choice.

From Comitancillo we stopped in Veinte Reales where Don Cornelio, one of the CAUSE teachers, and his family live. It required a thirty minute hike across fields, up and down hills and across several streams but it was more than worth it to see these smiling faces.

I’m going to say it. Perfection is over rated. After taking some images I showed the two kids the images on the back of my camera and this was the reaction – blurry as anything but I love it.

Before leaving, Don Cornelio’s wife and kids insisted on giving us a giant bag of ripe plums. I can not even explain to you how delicious they were. Absolutely delectable!

I have been keeping a marvelous part of Guatemala from all of you. Colours. Everywhere there are the most brilliant and shocking colours – whether it be in the women’s huipils, the cuisine, or the landscape. Although black and white is just so wonderful for displaying textures which are so common and intricate throughout Guatemala the colours are breathtaking. So, expect to see a few smattering of colour images within this post.

I would now like to introduce you to one of my favourite elderly couples.  In the aldea of Tuixoqel, Doña Maria Dominga Gomez Perez lives with her husband and six children.  Twenty years ago they started a pharmacy in their home to aid their community and the surrounding towns. With loans through CAUSE Canada‘s microcredit program, Doña Maria has been able to purchase a wider variety of drugs in the city of San Marcos. Before leaving, they asked for a portrait of the two of them. I can’t recall precisely what was said, but what I said in English was translated first to Spanish by the interns and then to Mam, their native language, by one of the local CAUSE representatives. These are the images that followed. I can not help by smile every time I see them.

Don’t you just wish you could just grab a cup of coffee and sit down and discuss life with these two?

Doña Maria with her pharmaceuticals.

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