Today I ventured out in the cold, looking oh so stylish in my good-to–40 winter boots and parka to photograph a fabulous couple at Hawrelak Park for a mini engagment session that Rachel won at Bridal Fantasy a few weeks ago.  Rachel and Jeff  played together on the ice and I was definitely impressed by the skating abilities that were displayed! I think my favourite shots are the ones where they got playful with a scarf. And, of course, Rachel had a beautiful ring and I’m glad she let me photograph it in the snow – the ring shot obsession continues!  Anyway, here’s a few until the slideshow is ready:

Tomorrow I am headed off to Hawrelak park for a mini engagement session won by a lovely couple from Bridal Fantasy. Well, technically it’s today, but much later! Why am I still awake??

Anyway, we’ll be doing the shoot in skates (well, boots for me, although my skates are still in the Jeep, so we will see). I’m totally excited and I’m just hoping it’ll warm up just a little bit so I don’t freeze my shutter finger off!

Check back in a few days to see some teasers pics!

Olaf makes up the remainder of the Second edition with his biological sister Violet. We got Violet and Olaf in June of 2006 from 4 Paws, as a result of an animal rescue. Olaf is the ninja cat. He doesn’t like being picked up and his furry little body contorts into some weird positions. Of course, his resistance to snuggling makes us want to hug him ever more. Olaf likes to join you in the shower and sit between the tub and the shower curtain when the water is on so he gets his paws wet. He is a stealthy snuggler, and has been found sleeping with us at night, but, of course, when we wake up and notice him, he runs away quickly!

Violet is our one and only little girl cat. She is most definitely a princess. Violet and her biological brother Olaf make up the Second edition. Violet came to us by way of animal rescue. We believe she was a farm cat and that is way she is crazy about hunting her toy mice. She is also known as the furry alarm clock – especially on days when we can sleep in, she makes a point of insistantly meowing in our ears to wake us up. She is difficult to capture, will tolerate hugging on occaision and loves to sleep in high up places where we can’t reach her!

Klaus is our furry grey kitten mouse. He is Sunny’s biological brother, and together, my sister refers to them as the first edition. Klaus particularly enjoys sleeping sideways in the middle of our bed, he has a bit of an ear fetish and tries to lick yours when you are too tired to fight him off and he looooves honeysuckle. He’s also a water kitty and will sit with you in the shower. Unlike Sunny, Klaus has filled out his kitten suit very well!