The Vrolijk Family

"Autumn is a second spring, when every leaf is a flower." ~Unknown

 

 

This is the Vrolijk family. What a bunch of good looking people! We had so much fun playing in the leaves at Rodman Hall here in St. Catharines. The colors were full, and the weather was chilly, yet perfect.

As you can see below, we had ourselves some fun and have some great photos to show for it! ;)



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Alex & Company

"A happy family is but an earlier heaven." - George Bernard Shaw

This is the second session I have had with the Grace family; the last time was a year ago in the summer. What a difference one year makes when you're little! This little boy is SOOOOO LOVED!


We had a great session- full of laughs... because I have proved again, that I have a problem mixing up the father/son names for this bunch. It's pretty embarrassing when you are calling the fathers name in a baby-voice while making duck calls. They're good about it though! (Thank goodness!)

Magen's Darlings

"Other things may change us, but we start and end with family." ~ Anthony Brandt

I had a fun session with these cuties the other day during my mini-sessions. They were so much fun! (And absolutely beautiful dont you think?)

Mel and Sadiebug

"There is no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one." ~ Jill Churchill

 

When my best friend/adopted 'Mumsie' June passed away almost two years ago, I had no idea what to expect in the wake of my loss. I really struggled with the thought of life without her- I felt at a loss for the joy that she had brought into my life, and the life of our family. I felt alone. Little did I expect to find friendship in other loved ones that she left behind. Melanie is one of those cherished friends. Not only do we share the commonality of raising little girls, but also the love of our angel-June. What a blessing! It is one of those stories where when a door is closed, a window is open and you are given a beautiful view while you wait for that door to be fixed.

Mel is an amazing mom. Her little 'Sadiebug' is SO lucky! She couldn't possibly be loved any more, by anyone else in the world and that shines through in the following images. ♥

The Chung Family

 "Having a place to go — is a home. Having someone to love — is a family. Having both — is a blessing." ~Donna Hedges

This is one of the sweetest families there is! These kids have the best parents going! (And I may also be saying that because we're friends... lol) Really though, they are a great family and we always enjoy any time spent in their company.

We had so much fun, despite the cooler weather. It was an amazing day for photos! (...and how about that mistletoe?!?)

It's TIME! Annual Family, Christmas Mini Sessions are HERE!

It's that time of the year again! Time to book your Family Mini-Session with Racheal Stevens Photography!

With Christmas cards right around the corner, this is the perfect opportunity to get your family photos done in time to print them out and get them sent to your long list of friends and relatives!

The location is yet to be determined, but will be in the St. Catharines area.

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The Wing Family ♥

"Actually, a home is much more than a house. A house is built of lumber, brick, and stone. A home is made of love, sacrifice, and respect. A house can be a home, and a home can be a heaven when it shelters a family. When true values and basic virtues undergird the families of society, hope will conquer despair, and faith will triumph over doubt." ~ Thomas S. Monson

Did I mention that this is one of my favorite families ever? They're pretty fabulous.

It feels like I have known them forever, and have watched their family grow in size and stature over the last decade. They're the kind of people who accept you as you are, always have the best advice, and that advice is always from the heart. Their company is always full of fun and laughter, and their kids have always been favorites of mine.

When I count my many blessings, this family is amongst the lot. ♥

Bella Noella ♥

"Sugar and spice and all things that are nice, That’s what little girls are made of." - Early 19th Century Nursery Rhyme

What a beautiful, sunshiny day we had on Saturday! It was made all the better with this bright, little girl. :)

Noella came out to have her Back-to-School photos done, and we had a ton of fun! Her and her mom were both fabulous. It's always an added bonus when a photo session is accompanied by good company.

Here is a sneak-peak of your photos Noella! Hope you like them! |


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It's The Most Wonderful Time of The Year...

"Labor Day is a glorious holiday because your child will be going back to school the next day.  It would have been called Independence Day, but that name was already taken."  ~Bill Dodds

What a great day for one leg of my annual 'Back-to-School' mini-sessions! It was a sunny, and WARM day here in Niagara- probably one of the last really warm days left of the year. I couldn't have been anywhere better than hanging out with these great kiddos.

If you didn't get in on the action, let me know! I have spots available for next Saturday/Sunday! BOOK NOW! The available appointments won't last long! You don't wanna miss out! For more information, please email me at: rachealstevensphotography@gmail.com or Find Me here on Facebook! (<= Click 'Facebook' to open a new window and visit my Facebook page- Don't forget to hit that 'Like' button if you haven't already!)

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