It is funny when you are growing up that you dont necessarily end up being friends with the 'besties' you had in school.  Joleen and I hung around here and there but it wasnt until we were out in the adult world that we really found our friendship.  She was my first roommate, the reason I am in the industry I am in and one of my biggest supporters of inching my way into the photography world.  It is because of all of these things that I said I would do some photos for her grandpa's 80th birthday for her and her family..and well anyone else that wanted to...LOL.  I was seriously worried about this ALL WEEK as I dont do as much picture taking as I would like and well..lets face it, I am a putz!  Sure...would love to catch pics of 50 of your closest family for a couple hours...then trip, smash the camera and ruin everything...EEK.  This did not happen (thank God) but the sheer thought FREAKS me out!

Anywho...I was honored to capture memories for Joleen and her family.  They are the perfect image of a Canadian family!  Hope you like this years shots Jo!