mister h | whitehorse baby photographer

This darling boy came to visit me earlier this week! I have LOVED recording his first year. I'll have more images to share with you soon!

Whitehorse Baby Photographer

introducing louis | whitehorse newborn photographer

So you've seen the maternity photos and you probably saw his birthday slideshow and now, this is the little one for whom all the fuss is being made. This is Louis (you can call him "Lewis" or "Louie", both are fab, just like him!!). I think he's just wonderful. He reminded us of his stubborn streak at the beginning of his session but our patience (and persistence) paid off. I think he decided that my cozy beanbag was *the* place to be and finally gave in to a little sleepy-time.

I know that it won't be long till this beautiful little boy figures out just how loved he is and how infinitely cool his mama & daddy are... and that's bound to be something he inherits. Stole my heart in an extra-large way. *SWOON!*

and seriously... tell me that isn't the BEST head full of hair you've seen all day!

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introducing thomas | whitehorse newborn photographer

This is Thomas. He immediately melted my heart when I walked into the room and even though he resisted falling asleep like his life depended on it, Mom, Dad & I waited patiently for him to give in... and when he did, boy did we get some wonderful images! Totally worth the wait, wouldn't you say?!?

Get a load of this t-shirt! So funny!

And then there's the sweet little bow mouth. How is anybody supposed to resist that?!

Oh little boys, I have such a soft spot for 'em.

*sigh*

Be still my beating heart. Thomas, you are such a sweet little boy. Your mama and daddy are so lucky that you joined their family. You are truly loved, little one.

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danica's birthday session | whitehorse children's photographer

One of the most fun sessions I get to do are the Birthday Sessions. They are pretty much the same as a regular children's portrait session but for me, being a lover of birthdays, it is extra fun to make an even bigger deal out of birthdays by participating in these terrific shoots.

This is Danica, who I got to photograph out at my farm in the fall. She had definitely moved past all the uncertainty that was central to our first session and this time, she was givin' me all the faces, body language and a ton of smiles (which were less than forthcoming last time!) But like I mentioned when I posted the photos from her first session in the fall, those hesitant expressions say so much about how they view the world and I never get to capture that again because at second and subsequent sessions, I'm no longer a stranger.

There was lots of laughing and silliness which is a KEY ingredient to birthday sessions. I had such a fun time creating these images for her family and I know they are going to look fantastic on the walls!! This first one is going to be printed on a big canvas and hung in Danica's bedroom (which just so happens to be pink & brown! Imagine that!)

lara-rae | whitehorse maternity photographer

This is Lara-Rae. She and her partner Eric are expecting their first babe on January 10th and I had the good fortune of photographing her in all her big-bellied glory last week. She is bubbling over with excitement and is just the teeniest, cutest pregnant gal you've ever seen! Not to mention that she was totally game for all my crazy ideas. Which is just about my favorite thing ever.

And seriously, how much do we love Christmas babies? Is there really a better present than that? I think not!

One hot mama, I'm tellin' ya! It was such a fun session that when all my gear was packed up, I think I could've hung out and drank coffee & eaten Christmas treats all day!

What a beauty. This is yet another reason that I'm convinced that I have the best job. Ever.

If you are expecting and would like to book your maternity photos, call 867-668-2296 or email me anytime at info@vanessafallephotography.com to book a session!

introducing avery & isaac | whitehorse children's photographer

If there's anything I love, it's photographing kids. Honestly, this is one of the things I was put on this earth to do! Especially when I'm buried alive in a sea of half-filled orders and my office is shrinking for all the giant shopping bags stuffed with tissue (waiting for delivery to my amazing clients!) Just when it was feeling like packing bags and filing paperwork was going to last forever, the time came for me to be pulled away for a few hours to get silly & creative with these two sweet kidlets! Yay for me :)

taryn & kaysen | whitehorse children's photographer

Holy moley! This family sure makes beautiful babies! Meet the brand new Taryn and her ultra-handsome big brother Kaysen. These guys got to spend the afternoon in front of my camera today and boy, did they EVER win my heart!! This sweet little punkin is so teeny and snuggly... I could've stayed there all day holding her! She took a little while to settle but once she did, oh goodness, she just gave us GOLD!
(notice the big fat elbow dimple! *swoon*)

Of course, as mom was settling new baby sister, Kaysen needed to get me all warmed up! He is a charmer and a half... could it be those eyelashes? I'm thinkin' so! I know I say this all the time but man, I love sessions like these. I have the best job. ever.

danica | whitehorse children's photographer

Sometimes I get super lucky and have the chance to photograph babies who possess a timeless, classic type of beauty... just like this sweet darling, Danica. Her mama brought her out to the farm yesterday and even though we had to work our butts off for each and every smile, they weren't the expressions that were making me melt as I picked images for today's sneaks.

I love it when cautious babies take their time to warm up to new people (like me)...they give me such an honest look at how they percieve the world and those expressions are such a gift because upon second and subsequent meetings, I'm no longer a stranger and therefore cannot ever grab these thoughtful looks ever again.

These lovely bouncing curls stole my heart from the very second she arrived at my door. A sweet, sweet character who was a tough nut to crack but a joy to meet & photograph. Thanks for coming to my farm and spending the afternoon with me ladies!!

introducing sophia | whitehorse children's photographer

This wee darling was NOT in the mood for photos the day we first tried...but we picked a new day which was full of beautiful light, warm temps and a very fun group (all of whom are SWORN TO SECRECY as to the crazy antics that we were involved in, all for the sake of a smile!)

Miss Sophia decided that today was totally the day to bust out the sweet faces & smiles which kept my shutter going steady throughout our entire session!

I'm so glad you guys were able to come back out to do these photos! I ♥ them and I know you will too.

I should tell you that I've been saving this prop below for the PERFECT baby session. Turns out this was it. I came to own this bad boy from a client of mine. I love some of the treasures hiding in peoples' garages!!

baby v & big sister a | whitehorse children's photographer

I've been photographing so many boys lately that these two darling girls were SUCH a breath of fresh air. They welcomed me into their home this afternoon which, much to my delight was DRENCHED in light. Yeah!

We visited the park where the trees were proudly displaying their leaves in gorgeous shades of yellow and orange which set the stage for some stellar images of Miss V (who was killin' me with those denim blue peepers) and her fantastically pensive & charming big sister, V - who, incidentally is the same age as my Sethy so the conversation was nothing short of easy.

A and I discussed the finer points of life such as whether her teacher was fun and who was being invited to her Pirates & Princesses birthday party next week. Yep. That's the stuff that makes an almost-six-year-old's world go 'round. I couldn't stop taking A's photo. She has the most delicious brown eyes and honestly, they're like glossy morsels of chocolate magic. Perfect.

Of course, with mommy & daddy there, who could resist this setup? Certainly not me!

I ♥ happy families. They're run by happy grownups which can't help but make happy kidlets & babes. A day full of happiness is my kinda day and a happy family is my kinda family. Thanks guys!!

introducing gage | whitehorse children's photographer

Y'know, there's just something extra extra special about being invited into a home of a family adjusting to the arrival of a new little one. The magic of parents getting to know their precious babe fills the air and I always leave the session with my heart feeling a whole lot fuller.

This incredible, charming (and very funny) family has just welcomed the much-anticipated arrival of their first baby, a boy who they called Gage. He has a head full of hair, sparkly eyes and of course those nummy little baby toes :)

He got to take a bunch of new props for a spin but his cuteness TOTALLY outshines any prop on earth. He has that soft, sweet smelling skin - and fuzzy shoulders too, which I loooooooooove and is just snuggly and warm. Mmmm... I sure love babies.

This is probably my favorite photo from the entire session. You know why? it's the moment between the moments. It's so natural, honest and beautiful. What a gift this little man is. ♥

zephyr & mannix | whitehorse children's photographer

Could my job possibly get any better? I think not. I met the AWESOMEST (yes, in my world, that's a word!) kids. Ever. Best names. Ever. Coolest mama. Ever.

It has been raining cats & dogs here STEADY for the last few weeks. The weather broke last Saturday just in time for Mini Sessions but it picked right back up again in time for these guys' original session. We only rescheduled once and today (thank the weather gods) it was warm, no breeze and nary a drop of rain as long as we were shooting.

Mister Zephyr is one BUSY dude but in all his busy-ness, his clever mama talked him into some very mellow and darling activities like balancing along this log out in the field at our farm.

Of course, I have yet to meet a little boy who can resist the urge to chuck rocks into our creek...which honestly, I count on during outdoor sessions at The Farm...and these guys did NOT disappoint! Cuteness for all!

Wee Mannix was a vision of cuteness... I only wish I could have shared a recording of his STELLAR jibber-jabber (complete with copious drool bubbles! YEAH!) These two were so fun, I was sad when our session ended. I could've hung out with them all day. Did I mention already how I love my job?? Thanks for a super fun afternoon guys! Can't wait to do it again!

hugh | whitehorse children's photographer

There are few things these days that kick-start my mojo like waking up to a day of gorgeous weather and a schedule FULL of photo sessions!! Yeah!

On Saturday, I held my first annual Fall Leaves mini-sessions and this young man was one of my darling subjects. His fair skin, fuzzy blond hair and piercing blue eyes stole my heart and I'm tellin' ya, I could've stayed outside with him and my camera ALL DAY!!

His fascination with the camera paired with the squeaky toy mom & dad brought along made for some killer images. So without further ado, I'd like you to meet the one and only... Hugh!

allison | whitehorse maternity photographer

Allison is expecting her first child later this month. As with all my maternity clients, I was excited to share the elation & anticipation that all new parents radiate and I was looking forward to recording this special time for her and her husband, Constable Michael Potvin. When I heard the news of a terrible accident on the Stewart River involving an RCMP member, my heart broke. My husband and I cried every time we read in the paper as details were released. Allison's beloved Mike had drowned.

I knew it was going to be hard but I wanted to encourage Allison to go ahead with her maternity photos. They weren't going to be how she imagined but they are beautiful, they celebrate life & strength and they honor Mike's love for his wife & child.

Never in my life have I met a woman who is more sure of herself, more surrounded by love and more capable of bearing the weight of the world on her shoulders. She is, without a doubt, the strongest woman I have ever known. It was a privelege to photograph her and help her celebrate the upcoming arrival of her baby.

Much of our session was spent laughing. Honest, genuine laughing. There was joy. There was celebration. We had an afternoon full of goodness and love.

I have the honor of photographing her new baby once HE arrives (yes, it's a boy!) so stay tuned to meet this sweet little one.

A big shout-out to Kerri at Main Designs for hookin' my girl Allison up with some KILLER hair too! Wow, you guys know how to tag-team on making a very pregnant gal feel like a total queen! Thanks :)

ryder & lily | whitehorse children's photographer

These two have got to be THE sweetest pair of siblings I've spent a morning with in a long, long time. First of all, Ryder is such a quiet and shy two-year-old. He was cautious at first but once he caught a glimpse of my vintage wagon, it was all about hauling his teddies around!! Then Miss Lily (be still my beating heart!) she is the mellowest, happiest little chub and I'm tellin' ya, I could've stayed there and snuggled her all day...were it not for the fact that she is a little furnace!!! PHEW! LOL Handy gal to know on a chilly winter day! It was a delightful session and I know mama & daddy are gonna love these pics!! Oh, and we can't forget a shout-out to Auntie Tanya ... thanks for sharing the photo love ♥