tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48443598392780466812024-03-05T13:08:18.231-06:00Kari Jeanne PhotographyKari Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231355561811880789noreply@blogger.comBlogger253125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844359839278046681.post-973691879429884902013-05-23T10:12:00.001-05:002013-05-23T10:12:49.611-05:00A New Blog.This is a little bit sad; but, this will be my last post on this blog. I recently updated to a <a href="http://karijeanne.com">new blog</a> and so I am saying goodbye to this one that has served me so well over the last few years. <br />
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To view my latest work and get in touch please pop over to <a href="http://karijeanne.com">www.karijeanne.com</a>. Thank you so much for your support! Kari Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231355561811880789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844359839278046681.post-74501893404934076802013-05-13T11:10:00.000-05:002013-05-13T11:10:36.661-05:00Engaged: John & RaelynShe sank into his arms - it was obvious she felt safe in them. He whispered in her ear and brought a smile to her lips - it was obvious he'd do anything to make her happy. The love between these two - it was obvious. <br />
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It was such a joy to spend the afternoon with this beautiful couple.<br />
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But then.... <br />
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A little while later - self doubt kicks in. And I get this sinking feeling....and a voice in my head asks...what if I can't do better than those photos? What if that is the very best I can do? What if someone hires me expecting great photos and I can't deliver? What if I can't come up with new poses? Or locations? I lucked out and it was a fluke I got those great images - I probably won't be able to do it again. <br />
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Sometimes that self doubt can be paralyzing. <br />
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But then...<br />
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It pushes me. To do better and be better. For my next shoot to be even better than the last. To put time into coming up with new poses or locations. To understand my camera more. To research and learn as much as I can about photography so I can be better. To push myself more than I thought possible - closer to the photographer I want to be. Learn from my mistakes and become better because of them.<br />
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And, maybe, its a good thing I have that little voice of self doubt. So that I don't become complacent and be fine with the same level of images - with not pushing myself to improve and strive for more. So that I don't settle. To provide images I'm proud of but do even better the next shoot. <br />
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It's a bit of a balancing act.... to not drown in my self doubt and become lost and hopeless but to use it as motivation to carry me forward. <br />
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<i>And when I am drowning - I cling to my life raft and he helps pull me through. </i></div>
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<i>Photo from our shoot with <a href="http://www.melissajill.com/blog.cfm" target="_blank">Melissa Jill</a>. </i></div>
Kari Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231355561811880789noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844359839278046681.post-64090995400694906402013-05-08T10:50:00.001-05:002013-05-08T10:50:28.440-05:00Nanaimo, BCLast week I had the amazing opportunity to take a trip out to Nanaimo, BC with my mom to watch my brothers hockey team play in the Western Canada Cup. After a very dreary, snow covered, non spring like April I was more than willing to hop on a plane and get away to greener pastures. The island didn't disappoint. We watched a lot of hockey but thankfully we had a lot of down time to go and explore. I love the west coast - the trees, the ocean, the character, the charm. Everything. This trip did nothing but expand my love more. <br />
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We had a little bit slower pace of life for the week we were there and it helped us to really take in and enjoy our surroundings. So thankful for this trip. <br />
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I took out my SLR for our day trip to <a href="http://www.karijeanne.com/2013/05/cathedral-grove.html" target="_blank">Cathedral Grove</a> but for the rest of the time I documented our trip with my iPhone. Some highlights....<br />
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I may have gone a little instagram crazy.... <br />
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<a href="http://s949.photobucket.com/user/karijeanne/media/IMG_3122_zpse305f52c.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo IMG_3122_zpse305f52c.jpg" border="0" src="http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad332/karijeanne/IMG_3122_zpse305f52c.jpg" /></a>Kari Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231355561811880789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844359839278046681.post-14513194580966430862013-05-01T12:18:00.001-05:002013-05-01T12:18:03.885-05:00Cathedral Grove This week my mom & I are in Nanaimo, BC to cheer on my <a href="http://www.karijeanne.com/2012/11/1-in-our-hearts.html" target="_blank">brother </a>at the<a href="http://www.westerncanadacup.ca/leagues/front_pageesdNew.cfm?clientID=5534&leagueID=21739" target="_blank"> Western Canada Cup</a>. The games are fairly spread out though so we have lots of down time on our hands. We decided to take a drive up to MacMillan Provincial Park to see the trees at <a href="http://www.victoriatravelguide.com/vanvouver-island/cathedral-grove-vancouver-island.htm" target="_blank">Cathedral Grove</a>. <br />
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We pulled off the highway, parked, and from the moment we stepped foot onto the path it felt like we stepped into another world. A magical one. One with giant tower trees, moss growing wild, bright pink little flowers, and so many different shades of green. <br />
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It was incredible. <br />
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The overall amazingness was hard to capture in photos. So I focused on capturing all the little details that make up this beautiful grove. <br />
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<a href="http://s949.photobucket.com/user/karijeanne/media/2013-05-May/2013-05-01_0007_zpsfbd0ece5.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo 2013-05-01_0007_zpsfbd0ece5.jpg" border="0" src="http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad332/karijeanne/2013-05-May/2013-05-01_0007_zpsfbd0ece5.jpg" /></a>Kari Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231355561811880789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844359839278046681.post-26262330361997161602013-04-29T11:21:00.000-05:002013-04-29T11:21:27.368-05:00Telling StoriesI recently read <i><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/115076.Love_Walked_In" target="_blank">Love Walked In</a></i> by Marisa de los Santos. It was a wonderful book but there was one line that jumped out at me as soon as I read it. It went something like this... <br />
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"Clare realized that while she was the main character of her own story and all these people are supporting characters in her story - each of the supporting characters is the main character in their own stories and she was just a supporting character to them."<br />
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*The above quote is me paraphrasing the jist of what I read. In typical <i>me</i> fashion I returned the book to the library and forgot to copy out the actual quote and now cannot find it anywhere on the whole wide internet. Of course. Ahem. I digress.* <br />
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This quote jumped out at me immediately - I loved how this portrayed the whole 'walk a day in their shoes' idea in a way that was so much more understandable to me. It is so easy to get wrapped up in being the main character. We are so focused on our own stories that we forget to be the best supporting character we can to those who are in our lives. We forget that everyone else has their very own, very different, story they are living. <br />
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I think that maybe that is why I like photography so much. The ability to step outside of my story for a moment, an hour, a day and capture someone else as the main character of their story. To put my story aside and really focus on telling someone else's story. To give them a tangible reminder of that chapter of their lives - to essentially say that their story is one worth telling. That it matters. <br />
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Photographer is one of my favourite supporting characters to be. Always such an honour to be part of someone's unique story. <br />
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*photos from <a href="http://www.karijeanne.com/2012/03/on-being-in-front-of-camera.html" target="_blank">last year's photo shoot</a> with Amy & Jordan*Kari Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231355561811880789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844359839278046681.post-80340891501545746302013-04-26T10:36:00.002-05:002013-04-26T10:36:58.632-05:00Maternity Photography: The Bergsma's I can barely believe that it was only a few months ago we did <a href="http://www.karijeanne.com/2012/11/family-photography-bergsmas.html" target="_blank">this family shoot</a> to announce this pregnancy and now Robin is only a couple weeks away from her due date!!! So exciting! <br />
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This family is so wonderful - loved being able to capture them as a family of four before they become five! <br />
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<a href="http://s949.photobucket.com/user/karijeanne/media/2013-04-April/ManitobaMaternity-20_zpsa1bf2235.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo ManitobaMaternity-20_zpsa1bf2235.jpg" border="0" src="http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad332/karijeanne/2013-04-April/ManitobaMaternity-20_zpsa1bf2235.jpg" /></a>Kari Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231355561811880789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844359839278046681.post-40208231686000365562013-04-23T10:00:00.000-05:002013-04-23T10:00:07.285-05:00Maternity Photography: Mallorey & DarrenI think Mallorey & Darren win for the couple I photograph the most. It's so hard to believe that I've captured so many milestones in their lives - <a href="http://www.karijeanne.com/2011/08/just-because-darren-mallorey.html" target="_blank">dating</a>, <a href="http://www.karijeanne.com/2012/04/engaged-darren-mallorey.html" target="_blank">engaged</a>, <a href="http://www.karijeanne.com/2012/07/graysville-wedding-darren-mallorey-part.html" target="_blank">married</a>, and now they are PREGNANT! It is the greatest compliment to have couples repeatedly come back to me - especially a couple as wonderful as these two. I was beyond excited when I learned that Mallorey was expecting!!! <br />
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I truly could not be more thrilled for this young family to become three and it was such an honour to document this amazing chapter in their lives. We may have risked hypothermia and frostbitten limbs (who knew we'd have to worry about that in APRIL) but it was totally worth it to make sure we got a shoot in before baby comes!! <br />
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<a href="http://s949.photobucket.com/user/karijeanne/media/2013-04-April/ManitobaMaternity-17_zpsc47fe581.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo ManitobaMaternity-17_zpsc47fe581.jpg" border="0" src="http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad332/karijeanne/2013-04-April/ManitobaMaternity-17_zpsc47fe581.jpg" /></a>Kari Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231355561811880789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844359839278046681.post-49610473751390990692013-04-19T12:12:00.002-05:002013-04-19T12:12:54.566-05:00Stuff. One of my favourite parts of moving back to Canada is that we get to spend the summer amongst our stuff. And I know, believe me I <i>know</i>, that stuff is <i>just</i> stuff but I am a firm believer in only bringing into your home *stuff* that makes you happy. Stuff with a story, with memories, with happiness. <br />
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After all - isn't it those little details and moments in everyday life, the stories & memories & happiness, that our life is made up of? <br />
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And so, these little details - stuff - I've chosen to bring into our home are ones full of all those things that remind me how precious this life is and just how much I have to be thankful for. Little details that make me happy. <br />
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Some stories behind the stuff I love... <br />
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This picture frame was given to me as a birthday gift from my Grandma - an amazing woman who I cherish. The bottom book is a travel diary filled with the places Scott & I have visited together. The red book was given to me as a going away gift from the family I lived with in Spain - they wrote little notes inside the cover. We used the mini chests as decor at our wedding. The key I bought in my <a href="http://www.karijeanne.com/2013/03/the-time-we-went-to-san-diego.html" target="_blank">new favourite city</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.karijeanne.com/2011/05/simple-joys.html" target="_blank">The blue suitcase</a> had to come home with me & the birdcage was a gift from Scott's aunt and I love that a little detail from her life was passed onto me. More books - never enough books in my life. These ones from a book fair I stumbled on in Spain.<br />
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Yes, in my house even the DVD player & wii get prettified. By a thrift store vintage camera and an elephant I bought on a trip to Jamaica with my sister & brother. <br />
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We brought home the wooden globe from our <a href="http://www.karijeanne.com/2012/01/our-honeymoon.html" target="_blank">honeymoon</a> in Dominican - we bartered with the vendor who's 'store' was a thatched roof hut just down the beach from our resort. The floor was non existent - just sand beneath the shelves of souvenirs. Souvenirs that were in constant danger of the ocean waves getting a little too close. <br />
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I made the right choice lugging <a href="http://www.karijeanne.com/2013/02/treasures.html" target="_blank">this treasure</a> home from Phoenix. Little birds from a shop close to my old job in Lethbridge and a thrift store book are keeping it company. <br />
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Two sets of salt & pepper shakers. Both empty. <a href="http://www.karijeanne.com/2011/08/i-realized.html" target="_blank">These ones</a> from <a href="http://www.karijeanne.com/2011/07/manitou-beach.html" target="_blank">this trip</a>. The elephants were bought on the first road trip Scott took me on - up to Swan River to meet his Uncle Elmer. Beyond happy I was blessed enough to have Elmer in my life and to have this small token to make me think of him and smile. <br />
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And I know, I <i>know</i>, that stuff is just stuff and I would have all those memories without it. But this stuff? It makes me happy & our home pretty. And I'm okay with that. Kari Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231355561811880789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844359839278046681.post-57911925936290077902013-04-17T09:27:00.000-05:002013-04-17T09:27:30.120-05:00Engaged: Tyler & HeidiI love how he can make her laugh - her whole face lights up as he whispers in her ear. I love how she sneaks in kisses when he least expects it. I love how they weren't even fazed by all the snow on the ground for their 'spring' engagement photos - they just made it work. <br />
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It was so much fun to spend the afternoon with Tyler & Heidi capturing their love. Can't wait for their July wedding!! Hopefully all the snow will be melted by then ;) <br />
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Kari Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231355561811880789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844359839278046681.post-48925600393246821892013-04-15T09:00:00.000-05:002013-04-15T09:00:13.069-05:00Newborn Photography: BekkaThis little girl stole my heart the second I laid eyes on her. She is beyond cute. Truly, it was all I could do to keep from putting my camera down and just cuddling her! Bekka was the perfect baby during our shoot - it was an absolute dream to capture her adorable wiggly little self. I just loved being able to document this special time for this new family of four.<br />
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We had just gotten the keys for our new place, signed all the papers, handed over the rent cheques. I already had a liking for this new landlord of ours because he bent the rules a little to let us rent in the first place. We got to chatting - our winter in Phoenix came up. "I don't mean to pry - but why do you go down there?" He asked. Everyone asks. "To practice and play and really work at improving my golf game so I can compete better in the summer" Scott answered. <br />
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<b>"Awesome. I love when people chase their dreams"</b> <br />
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....I was a little taken aback that this man we had just met not only put his finger on exactly what we are doing - he commended us for it. It made me pause. It made me smile. It made me happy to have a tiny morsel of support, instead of the usual 'you guys are crazy' response, for our dream chasing life right now. <br />
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So, to all you dream chasers out there. I commend you. For being brave enough to make risks and chase your dreams. <br />
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Heath & Rachel's wedding day was an amazing celebration so full of love and happiness. Their joy is infectious - from their huge smiles to their easy laughter. These two love each other in the most beautiful way - it was an honour to help document their day. <br />
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View Amy & Jordan's post <a href="http://amyandjordanblog.com/2013/wedding/heath-and-rachel-2/" target="_blank">here</a>! Kari Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231355561811880789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844359839278046681.post-32698460825867267982013-04-08T08:00:00.000-05:002013-04-08T08:00:05.426-05:00Lifestyle Photography: Kendra It seemed like just yesterday we got together for <a href="http://www.karijeanne.com/2012/11/senior-photography-kendra.html" target="_blank">this casual session</a> - when grad was still months and months away - somehow the winter flew by and when we recently got together for this session grad is just a month away now!! <br />
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Graduating from High School is such an exciting, scary, fun time and I just know that Kendra is going to take this world by storm. She is not only crazy beautiful but funny, outgoing, and smart too. Excited to see just how far she goes. <br />
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<br />Kari Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231355561811880789noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844359839278046681.post-47722512307073029452013-04-05T10:00:00.000-05:002013-04-05T10:00:09.772-05:00Unpacking. We don't have a permanent home of our own. We rent a new place every time we move. Which means we pack - and unpack - a lot. It's kind of overwhelming at times which is why I probably block it all from my memory as soon as its over!!!<br />
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My brain is all scattered right now as we unpack our lives in our new place. So point form for all the randomness it is:<br />
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- Fairly certain we are single handedly keeping U-Haul in business. I'm starting to think it would be cheaper if we just bought our own moving van.<br />
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- Our cutlery has gone missing. Somewhere in our move it disappeared. No where to be found yet. In the interim, plastic is it.<br />
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- I have WAY too many clothes. I forgot just how many I didn't take down to AZ this year. Closet purge in the very near future.<br />
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- Our new place is way awesome. Granite counter tops with lots of space and a brand new oven. Can't wait to start baking.<br />
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- Second story condo means lots of trips up and down stairs while moving.<br />
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- I love our summer bed (as in the bed we only use in the summer and store in the winter). It is so comfortable I never want to leave it.<br />
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- Our couch didn't fit into this place. Literally could not get it through the door. Super sad about it. Thankful for friends who don't mind switching couches for a few months!<br />
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- Contemplating selling our too big couch.<br />
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- There is way too much snow here. 4 feet sitting on the lawn in front of our building. No way that is melting very quickly!<br />
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- Upside: Since the golf course is all covered in snow I get a little more Scott time before he starts work next week. Sneaking in all the hugs and kisses I can.<br />
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Happy to have the move over with and settled into one place for a little while :)Kari Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231355561811880789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844359839278046681.post-65602448405829029262013-03-28T12:18:00.000-05:002013-04-11T14:45:40.064-05:00Married: Audrey & PatThis is a wedding I second shot with <a href="http://amyandjordan.com/" target="_blank">Amy & Jordan Photography</a>. <br />
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Audrey and Pat are such a beautiful couple, inside and out. Their day was filled with so much love - it was evident in the gorgeous smiles, tear filled eyes, and warm hugs. These two couldn't walk three steps without being pulled into another hug from their wonderful guests! It was such an honour to witness them promise forever and help document it. <br />
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View Amy & Jordan's full blog post <a href="http://amyandjordanblog.com/2013/wedding/audrey-and-pat-2/" target="_blank">here</a>. Kari Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231355561811880789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844359839278046681.post-14941739069555636202013-03-26T08:43:00.000-05:002013-03-26T08:43:22.212-05:00On being present. Yesterday, Scott & I started our trek from Phoenix, Arizona to my hometown of Lethbridge, Alberta. All in all it will be a 22 hour drive. Don't worry - we break it up into two days. In a few days we will continue on to our summer home in Carman, Manitoba - which means a 12 hour drive. <br />
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All this moving and travelling and changing is so bitter sweet. We are sad to leave Phoenix and our wonderful friends, the amazing weather, and all those golf courses for Scott. But we are so excited to get back to our family and friends in Canada. It's a hard, crazy, but so wonderful life we live.<br />
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I think we've discovered the secret to making the most of this season of our lives - and really, maybe the secret to making the most of life in general. <br />
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We are <i>present</i>. <a href="http://www.karijeanne.com/2013/01/on-being-content.html">Content</a>. Happy with where we are and what we have. <br />
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Wherever we are - we make sure to enjoy where we are and who we are with. Not focusing on missing those who are in our other home. Not counting the days until we pack up and leave or until we can go back. We have to be present in our lives and focus on today and what we are blessed with. <br />
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Because; before we know it, we are up and packing again for another move. Life goes by much to fast - it seems like just yesterday that we were <a href="http://www.karijeanne.com/2012/12/we-have-arrived.html">unpacking in Arizona</a> and now we are on our way back to Canada. <br />
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And there is no one else I could imagine living this life with. So blessed. Kari Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231355561811880789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844359839278046681.post-18366108259664189852013-03-22T17:46:00.001-05:002013-03-22T17:46:10.626-05:00The Draw of The Ocean. There is just something about the ocean that speaks to me and makes my soul content. Any ocean in any part of the world. Standing looking out into the never ending waves - it just <i>does</i> something for me. <br />
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To wrap up our whirlwind two days in my <a href="http://www.karijeanne.com/2013/03/the-time-we-went-to-san-diego.html">new favourite city</a> we went out to Coronado Island. We held hands and walked along the sandy shoreline with the salty wind blowing in our faces. We dipped our toes into the water and then ran away laughing because it was shockingly cold. He held my flip flops so I was free to snap photos. <br />
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'Let's just sit' he suggested. And so we did. Side by side. Staring out at the ocean. I wrapped one arm around his and rested my head on his shoulder. And I felt <i>it</i>. All the reasons the ocean calls out to me - the calm, the serenity, the wonder. I felt gratitude and happiness and love. I felt so blessed to be sitting on that beach staring out at the ocean with my love. <br />
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And then, I kid you not, we saw a pod of dolphins surfacing in the ocean just a ways down from us. 6 or 7 we counted. How could I ask for a better ending to our trip than that? Happy heart over here. <br />
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<i>*Truth Time: These photos were actually taken at Mission Beach with my dSLR. I already posted the iPhone photos from <a href="http://www.karijeanne.com/2013/03/the-time-we-went-to-san-diego.html">Coronado Island</a> and wanted to write about our time on that beach but didn't want to reuse the photos twice!*</i>Kari Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231355561811880789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844359839278046681.post-70768997895946506332013-03-20T16:54:00.002-05:002013-03-20T16:54:24.359-05:00Sea World. While in <a href="http://www.karijeanne.com/2013/03/the-time-we-went-to-san-diego.html" target="_blank">San Diego</a> we had to make the most of our limited time in the city. So, unfortunately, we had to choose between going to the world famous San Diego Zoo or Sea World. I hear you can feed the elephants at the zoo - huge pro for going to the zoo in my books - BUT we decided to go to Sea World because it was something we couldn't do everywhere and I had never been. <br />
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Plus, I used up my take-husband-to-the-Zoo-and-make-him-stare-at-elephants-for-hours coupon <a href="http://www.karijeanne.com/2012/03/zoo.html" target="_blank">last year</a> and I don't think I get another one for a couple years now ;) <br />
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I wasn't sure what to expect going to Sea World. I honestly thought it was just the couple shows and that's all - maybe a few gift shops thrown in there. My expectations weren't set too high. <br />
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I was completely BLOWN away by how amazing of an experience it was. <br />
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We had so much fun. SO MUCH. I was probably more excited and giddy than all the six year olds at the park. I couldn't believe all the rides, exhibits, animals, PLUS all the shows!! We jammed so much into our day and STILL didn't see/do everything! We did manage to ride their brand new roller coaster, Manta, a few times though.<br />
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Our hands down favourite part of the day was the One Ocean show. Orca's are incredible animals and we were so impressed with this show. We made sure to sit just above the 'splash zone' so we could just laugh at all the people getting SOAKED from the whales splashing the crowd! <br />
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I loved every minute we spent at Sea World - truly an amazing experience. <br />
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Maybe it was the draw of the ocean. Or the beach. <br />
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Maybe it was just the desire to explore a new city I've never been to. <br />
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Maybe I knew Scott & I needed this little vacation to spend quality time together before leaving Phoenix and starting our crazy summer lives back home. <br />
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San Diego. It was so much better than I could have ever imagined. <br />
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We only spent one night and two wonderful days and I am completely smitten. I love this city. From the moment I stepped out of the car and took a deep breath of the salty ocean air - I knew. The soft sand under my feet, the ocean breeze blowing, strolling hand in hand down the boardwalk, dinner down in the Gaslamp District, exploring Sea World, sharing ice cream on Coronado Island. Every moment made me fall more in love. <br />
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The time we went to San Diego, in iPhone photos. <br />
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<i>I now want to live in a beachfront house. Waking up to the ocean every morning? Yes, please.</i><br />
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<i>So many kids on Spring Break while we were there - we pretended that they were just making Scott Borsa 2013 love hearts in the sand for Scott. He was very popular down there ;)</i><br />
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They had the perfect fairy tale day - from the castle, to the dress, to the ballroom, to the lantern send off. It was all amazing. This couple is beyond gorgeous. Inside & out. Their happiness was so evident in their beautiful smiles and infected everyone around them. It was just a joy to help document their fairy tale come true. <br />
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View Amy & Jordan's full post<a href="http://amyandjordanblog.com/2013/wedding/andrea-and-ryan-castle-at-ashley-mano/" target="_blank"> here. </a>Kari Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231355561811880789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844359839278046681.post-49647458411099104742013-03-06T12:35:00.000-06:002013-03-06T12:35:52.733-06:00Scott's First 1/2 Marathon!This past weekend Scott ran his very first 1/2 marathon!! He entered the Phoenix Marathon a couple months ago and it was amazing to see that all of his hard work and training paid off. <br />
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The day started off way too early when I dropped him off at 4:30 AM - with the race actually starting 2 hours later at 6:30 AM. My mom and I made signs and went out to cheer him on! We went to a spot on the race course just before mile 8 - it was fun to see all the different people run by. So many shapes, sizes, ages of people AND so many different running outfits!!! We saw a man run by in a spandex one piece TUXEDO! And in the picture below Scott is running next to a girl in a tutu! <br />
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After we saw Scott run past us we hurried back to the car to get to the finish line in time. My heart was bursting with happiness for Scott when he crossed the line. <br />
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His official time was 1:49:59 - I am so incredibly proud of my amazing husband!! Running 13.1 miles is no small feat and I amazed that he not only finished but did so with a great time as well :) <br />
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Seriously, so proud :) <br />
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On my list of 'must do' in Arizona for a some time has been to go explore Apache Junction. And that's what we did. We started out the day at The Lost Dutchman State Park for a nice, slightly breezy, hike on Superstition Mountain.<br />
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Definitely some amazing views... <br />
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Crazy how green it was out there! <br />
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Then we went to Goldfield Ghost Town to walk around. I loved all the old buildings and details they managed to preserve - everywhere there were old trunks, signs, bottles, benches. <br />
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And then, because we are ambitious and wanted to explore as much as possible, we drove the beautiful and windy Apache Trail Highway to Canyon Lake where we took a cruise on a steamboat! <br />
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This is Elephant Rock! Can you see the elephant shape?? It is a side view of the whole elephant - the trunk is the left column and then it's legs are the two on the right. You have to use your imagination a bit!<br />
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<i>These little ducks chased the steamboat the whole way - flying to catch up and then swimming alongside in hopes of an overboard popcorn!</i><br />
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Such a fun day I was able to share with my mom.<br />
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He wakes up at least an hour before me. Quietly rolls out of bed and shuts the door behind him as he goes into the living room. This is his alone hour - his time. Lately, he fills this time with episodes of 24. He likes this time to start the day on his own time in his own way. <br />
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At 8:45 he puts on the coffee. <br />
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At 9:00 he slowly opens the door to the bedroom and gently wakes me up - with kisses if I'm lucky - and tells me 'Babe, it's 9 - Price is Right is starting'. To which I reply with a 'Mhmmmm - be right there.' It usually takes me a couple more minutes to actually drag myself up out of bed. I like stretching and letting my eyes adjust to the warm Phoenix sun coming through the blinds. <br />
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I always miss the first contestant. <br />
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I walk of the bedroom - shoot him a sleepy grin - and pour us coffee. Mine caramel coloured from the flavoured creamer. His, black. I try to always pour his into his favourite mug - the blue one. <br />
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Then I saunter over to the living room and pass him the hot coffee and sit down. I usually shiver after a couple minutes and he passes me the blanket he was using. We sip our coffee and yell our advice at the contestants. They rarely follow it. <br />
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Our mornings end with empty mugs and cuddles on the couch. Our mornings make us both happy. The perfect start to the day. Kari Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07231355561811880789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4844359839278046681.post-1105389688662898462013-02-25T12:36:00.001-06:002013-02-25T12:36:38.653-06:00Why I Blog. Last week I lacked motivation and inspiration to blog. I struggled. I didn't have any new photos to post - funny how not taking any photos recently leads to that. So that left me coming up with a topic to blog. Which lead to all those familiar self doubting thoughts and questions - I have nothing interesting to share. What do I have to share that is worth posting? Every single blog out there is better than mine. Do my opinions and thoughts even matter?! <br />
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And the one that haunts me most frequently - who even reads this little blog of mine?! <br />
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Really, who cares if I even post anything at all?! What? Me? Melodramatic? Nahhhh ;) The struggle I was feeling lead me to ask myself why I was even feeling bad for not posting and feeling pressure to come up with some "great' blog topic. <br />
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<i>Why</i> do I blog? <br />
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And the answer, brought me out of the depths of self pity and put my feet back on the ground. I blog for <i>me</i>. Just me. It really doesn't matter if anyone reads it (but it is totally awesome when people tell me they do - it makes me happier than I can say, <a href="http://www.karijeanne.com/2012/04/comments.html">heart hugs</a> people). This little space online serves as my personal journal - to write down and document not only the photos I capture but my life. My thoughts. My experiences. My feelings. That is my main goal with this space. I love looking back at posts that captured a little snippet of life - it helps me to remember and be thankful. For this wild and precious life. <br />
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All the other benefits - giving clients a space for me to showcase their beautiful images, connecting with other people, sharing my personality with potential clients so that they hopefully like me and hire me - those are all amazing secondary goals of this blog. <br />
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By blogging for myself first - I hope to make my posts as genuine and natural and <i>me</i> as possible. I want those who know me to say "Yes, that is completely Kari" or those who meet me after reading the blog say "Yes, this is the person I thought she'd be". I have to let go of what 'everyone else' is doing on their photography blogs and focus on what this blog means to me and how I want that reflected here. <br />
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Why do you blog? <br />
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