So when I first met Krista, I was new in the field of photography. I had a digital SLR but.... focus? What was that? I literally knew nothing except how to use my eye. I was experimenting, shooting friends for fun, trying to come up with ideas... really needing direction. It was like Krista came out of no where. She met me - we had coffee, she saw my work and she asked me to assist a wedding. Really? Me? Oh goodness.... was I nervous. But it was like the best first date ever.

From then on, any time I had a question I would ask and she would help. Anytime I needed to borrow a piece of gear (now thats trust!)she would assist me in lending it. Anytime I needed a coffee date because of a stupid boy or just needed a hug I knew I could count on Krista. It was like that - instant bonding.

The rest is really history. She has inspired me to be the photographer I am and has helped me define who I am and how I shoot. She has taught me things about my camera, about life, about guys, about love, about cooking (ha ha just kidding), and has made me want to cherish my family even more than I already do. Her personality is infectious and it can also be displayed through her beautiful girls, Madi and Eden as they are just a bundle of joy.

So the Jeffersons are pretty much the cutest family of life, hands down.
Last weekend I shot some photos for them of the girls and family as I know how important photographs are to Krista. (I mean come on the lady has been setting up a tripod and self timer for family photos!!) It was the least I could do and I think from now on, I am going to take more because when it comes down to it, who wouldn't want to take pictures of these girls? UM CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

if you knew these girls - you would totally just fall in love with them. They are SO smart, their favourite past times are reading books and dressing up. Eden cannot hang out with me without wanting me to do her makeup. Madi gives me just enough hugs to warm up my day. They BOTH say the most RANDOM things and I could not even tell you how many dinner conversations have been interupted out of pure laughter after Eden thanks God for "the cup to be nice. Food to be nice. My fork to be nice".....LOVE HER!

So here are some of my favourites (and there might be a lot just warning.. they are just cute ok!!)

(PS: shout out to Mark, love ya too - dont worry!)

a girls day on the town




my personal fave!














Madi rockin out!






ha ha ha! jonas brothers are all the rage. when did i get too old to pay attention to teeny bopper bands? weird.


they entitle this "the car crash"








how cute is the top photo!?


she is soooo cute


the classic eden face


and the beautiful family!







Look at her model! my goodness.






and i will leave with this photo of Madi being too cool for school (at her school i may add - she wanted to end the shoot here. gotta do what she says!)


Love you guys, forever.

Thanks for letting me capture the real you - with an edge :)

Beth

Think back to when the sun was shining (and warm!) and the word snow seemed miles away. Think back to the lovely Megan and the fun shoot we did in T.O! Fast forward 5 months, add in some siblings and there ya have it - my latest shoot with Megan, Ashley and Jesse.
Sure, it was cold, okay thats an understatement - it was absolutely freezing (AND i made them take off their coats) mwahahahaha!
Despite this fact, we had such a great morning at Dundurn Castle and I think they did a fab job.
I loved their interaction - it was totally the cutest thing ever.
Yay for Christmas photos! Here are some of my faves :)



i loved ashleys laugh, it was so contagious!























































and i will leave you with my fave pics of megan - cuz well, i love her!



Thanks for a fantastic morning!

capturing the real you - with an edge,
Beth

My good friend Leah has been one of the best Edison Edge promoters - always sending out word of the business and making me look good ;) Don't know what i'd do without her. Shes one of my "top models" as she's always game to do anything and everything. I love that. I feel a little sassy sometimes and Leah allows me to bring that out in my photos.
Well thanks to her, her cute cousins Kaitlin and Jayme wanted to get some photos of the two of them - and some with their cute as a button mom Kelly (love her!).
It was a rotten day but we totally made the best of it and got some fun shots of the girls!!
Thanks for letting me capture you girls, i had a blast and am loving the Wilson's family even more!













workin it!








Um, how CUTE is this hat?! and girl! she totally "worked it" the entire photoshoot. love her
























this is such a sister photo - i was the one who always did this in photos... i was a cool kid. ha ha


Thanks guys for such a great day, despite the weather!

Capturing the real you - with an edge,
Beth

I for one can totally relate to that quote, being a twin and all. But the best part? Madison and Kayleigh grew up with Sarah and I. We've known each other since junior kindergarten. Cute huh!?
It's funny to look back and to think of all the times in elementary, middle and high school that we shared. There are far too many memories to name on a blog entry- I could seriously go on forever.

Now all of us in post secondary and moving into our careers, we have remained close and get together often! I love these girls. Madison and I always called ourselves the "brunette twins" because brunettes are clearly cooler ;)
just kidding. kind of.

I was thrilled when my lovelies booked a shoot as I knew they would make my job easy - did you SEE how beautiful they are??
With my girl Amanda behind the scenes - we had the best time capturing the twin connection. A little too much fun actually.
and yes it was FREEZING outside - my girls are tough.

Here are my faves:







wiiiiindy!


















my fave!






and then we went to gage park for some nature fun - Kayleigh likes leaves a little too much :)
















Thanks girls for always being a huge part of my life.
i love you

capturing the real you - with an edge,
Beth
xo

So recently I was shooting a school project for "texture" and ended up at the punchbowl on Hamiltons mountain. I went to the cross at the top and just stood there for a bit - took a deep breath ( its not so bad up there! really!) and was amazed by the now becoming dull fall colours and clouds and mild November air - surprisingly. When i turned around and looked at the cross I saw a caption that read "Smile ur watched". I've seen this before but for some reason it gave me a shiver. It was a good feeling. Love that its on a cross and that I was reminded that through everything, God's there. It was sweet.







Have a happy Monday.

Beth

It was the song that really moved me during this show. I watched from behind the curtain as the Hedley boys played the slow ballad in my hometown of Hamilton.

It felt like only yesterday they were playing at the Underground (the smallest little venue here in Htown) and i had my dinky point and shoot snapping tons and tons of photos of the boys. A lot has changed since those days, and it really hit me hard at that moment. A tear just MAY have grazed my cheek - and im talking small tear, more like a moist eye...im emotional okay? All i could think was, "How cool. How freakin' cool." I'm so proud of them. Seeing how far they have come in such a short time is so inspiring to me. They never stop pushing - I love that.

I was fortunate to have the opportunity to shoot the photos for the guys again on Monday, and despite some regrettable lens issues (lets not get into that...) i managed to get a few photos i liked. I blame the lights for the cool pics - they make everything amazing.
Here are some of my faves from the show # 2 (not in order of the show).
Check the Hedley website for more tour cities in the area!!

My fave shot of both shows combined:
































look at the crowd!!







I was laying on the ground on front of the stage and it was ridiculous. Here is tommy laughing at me. I'm sooo cool. ha ha ha


and i dont necessarily love this shot or anything but it had a bit of a story. here, once again cool me - laying on the ground to get a shot, and realizing i had a wet arm as Tom had just spit there... nice.








Dave pumpin' up the crowd:






Dave sending the Camera little wink











Thanks guys for a fun night yet again,
see you soon!

capturing the real you - with an edge,
Beth
xo

So it is a new rule that whenever the Hedley boys are in town - I do their live photos (way too fun). The show this year was just jam packed with amazing lighting, both albums performed, some sweet cover tunes, cool outfits and well... the boys. It feels like not long ago I was in the audience at little venues such as the Underground surrounded by MAYBE 100 people...now 4 years later - I looked out to see THOUSANDS of people in a sold out theater all screaming for Hedley. Insane. Breathtaking a little.

To see a band who I knew had the potential to be huge, actually have achieved that is way too cool. With two sold out Massey Hall shows (the same weekend as Madonna being in town I may add..) I am so proud of these guys. They work their butt off - and it shows. I was honoured to photograph both a Massey show in Toronto and a Hamilton show and capture their awesomeoness, haha!
In the next blog entry, I will post some Hamilton shots as it was only last night and I have yet to edit them, but for now - I leave you with some of my faves from Massey Hall!

PS:
If you have yet to go to a show - i suggest going. It's totally fun, audience involved and quick paced.. and the music's not bad either! ;)

me and the boys before the show:









one of my faves! (love his outfit, haha)






The acoustic set was awesome!



one of my fave pics of Tommy:




smiling at his fans:







Chris giving the drums a break and showing off his guitar skills:










jake hamming it up for the show
(he told me before the show I could take his pic but he says, "do not steal my thunder")


check out the fan grabbing his leg:


Dave rockin out:






for the ladies:




Chris during his drum solo (amazing!!!)




loving the crowds reaction:




another personal fave:




loved the shadow:






introducing...Super Hedley:










and last but not least, I will leave you with a shot that I fell in love with - because the lights were just so awesome!
Here's Jake singing "For the Nights I cant Remember"


Stay tuned for more shots from the Hamilton show, where I did more photos showing off the band and their fans as apposed to just them.

capturing the real you - with an edge,
Beth
xoxo