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Welcome!

I have been a photographer for five (very fast) years.  It has been a very fun and challenging journey to get to where I am today.  I had zero confidence in myself to take photos, so with the help of my very supportive family,  I decided to go to Holland College and get empowered with knowledge.    

I am still drinking up any and all photography information that I can.  This will always be a learning journey for me and this blog is just one more way to learn about the photography world that is out there.  So I hope you enjoy what I have to say and join me in my learning.

Maggie & Chad

I graduated from the Holland College photography program in 2006 with the best class I ever could have imagined being with. I was the oldest…….ok more mature one of the class but I never felt it. They were all so helpful and caring and everyone wanted each other to just being their best to the table. We had ALOT of laughs and I really miss those days. Maggie was my partner in almost every project that we had in the first year and I learned so much from her. In our second year of school Maggie won “Student Photographer of the Year” and many other awards.

She is now married to Mr. Chad Langer, who is also very interested in photography and has a great eye. I wish them all the happiness in the world and great success in all of their endeavors. This is how you can find them if you are looking for a great photographer in Newfoundland :) www.langerphotography.ca















Maggie - Lovely Shelly :) xoxoxo

Donna - WOW!!!...lots of great pictures!!!!...Chris and I had our Dog in our wedding so i love love that...he wore a little tux that i had made him:)...and here on PEI we are always so used to the red sand and the beach pics ....but those rocks are Amazing!!! how nice for you to have been able to work with diffrent scenery!!!.. and a beautiful bride:)

Rachel - Great stuff Home Girl!!! Awesome!

Sara & Ian

I just love this couple…they wrote their own vows to each, and their words to each other touch my heart. Their words were full of love and sweetness and made everyone laugh. I think that this will be a wonderful start to a beautiful life together. Enjoy Greece :)












Best Family EVER! I love the Turner’s

This is the Turner family. I meet the Turner’s last summer when I photographed Robbie & Jodi’s beautiful wedding and it was love at first sight for me. This family is so full of love and happiness, they just make the world a better place. :) They are so kind and good to each other that it really does make my heart sing.













Tammy MacPhee - wow these are beautiful.....amazing ...

Lindsay - Amazing Shelly!

Rachel - um. beautiful family much? great pics!

Vicki & Colin

It was a beautiful sunny day and with a wedding at Stanhope Beach Resort, it made for a perfect day with a cherry on top! It is such a beautiful spot to take photos and with love in the air, you can not go wrong. Enjoy :)
















Lindsay - Absolutely gorgeous Shelly!

Maggie - So nice Shell, good job! Hope you make us look that good on Saturday!!!

Vicki - Love them all! Thanks so much Shelly!

Luke’s Family

I meet Luke and his family at our beautiful Basin Head beach in Souris. Luke’s family is from Ontario and were looking forward to having their family photos taken. I was very happy to oblige.






Millie

Here is some shots of Millie. It was fun to be a pet photographer for a day :)









Katelyn - She is such a sweetie, I want to snuggle her!

Rose - Great pictures Shelly!

Graduation!

There are so many milestones in a person’s lifetime and one that takes TWELVE years to reach is graduation. It is a great life experience but most of us do not see this until many years later.

This is John Ryan and his very beautiful date. I wish John all the best in his future plans wherever that road may lead him :)







Dawsyn

Here is a little cutie that I had the pleasure of spending the afternoon with. Such a happy little girl that just glows. I look forward to taking more photos in the future :)


Genetta Carroll - Oh my, what beautiful shots! She is such a cutie and you definitely caught the essence of Dawsyn! As your godparents, Dusty and I hope to see her lots this summer on the point.

Trevor & Sayaka

So today is a double duty day :) Today is my baby brother’s birthday and I am also going to share some of his wedding photos.

One year ago today I was hiding in some bushes with my camera to capture my brother proposing to his beautiful girlfriend Sayaka. One year later they are hitched :) Sayaka is a beautiful addition to our family, she fits right in with her sense of humor and competitiveness. One of Sayaka’s favorite shows is America’s Next Top model and it showed….she rocked her wedding day!! I am so happy for Trevor and Sayaka and wish them a lifetime of happiness, laughter and love.

My brother is the type of guy who you can call at 3 in the morning and he will be there, no matter what. He’s the guy that gets ALL of the kids in the campground involved in a cool scavenger hunt or flies home for 1 day to be at his friend’s mom’s funeral. Needless to say, I think ALOT of my baby brother.

Happy Birthday Trevor. I love you

Here are the highlights of the day. :)
















Rose - Great pictures Shelly. Thanks for sharing them. Love Rose

Donna - Beautiful photos Shelly:)as always;)....beautiful couple looks like it was a great day...Happy Bday to your brother Trevor!!! Donna

Tammy D - Gorgeous as always Shelly. I love the one with the golf clubs. Congrats on a beautiful wedding Cous. Hope you and Sayaka have a beautiful and happy future together. All the best!! Love your cousin Tammy.

Trevor - Thank you Shelly for your kind words to both Sayaka and I. More importantly, thank you Soooo much for taking the lead on the biggest day of our lives. In a time where we had so much to think about and prepare for, you stepped in and guided us through six different photo locations effortlessly. I was very nervous and you made it easy for me to relax and be myself in front of the camera. You are an amazing photograher and above all, an amazing sister!

Sophie

We have added a new addition to our family. Her name is Sophie, an American Cocker Spaniel and she is a fireball. So full of life and energy, I am not sure if I will be able to keep up. So if anyone has any helpful tips for me, I would love to hear from you. She is suppose to be my daughter’s responsibility, maybe I should start taking bets now to see how long it will last for the picking up poop job and going for walks :) . Right now, I am the one that has been doing the night duties! The house has been very quiet since Abby, I did miss going on walks and the loving eyes wanting treats, but I do believe that this is going to be WAY more work than I imagined. As I am typing right now little Miss Sophie is trying to type as well… :) Life is good!




Maggie - AWESOME! Congratulations! She's so cute!

admin - Thanks Maggie :)

Lindsay - Aaawww so sweet, she deffinitly is a great subject to take pitures of!

Denise Matheson - Congrats! She is beautiful, and I love the pics and her attitudes show right through.....

Rose - She is so sweet Shelly. I can't wait to see her in person.

Doreen - Shelly, these pictures are awesome!! She is so sweet and before you know it she will be over the puppy stage :)

Wendy - OMG she is adorable! The cuteness factor sure works in their favour when you have to get up at 4am.

Donna - I love the pictures Shelly!!! She is sooo cute ....and remember if you ever need a puppy sitter her auntie Donna and Dalaney would love to have her!!!

Rachel - Oh my word...he is absolutely the sweetest ever! I will need to snuggle him!

Rachel - Woops!!! It is a her!! I will need to snuggle HER!

Genetta - I know for sure you have your hands full and that you are doing the majority of the work because Sophie just got out and she was just at my cottage door for a visit, drenched from the rain and reminded me of the days when Abby came by! Ryley is bringing her home now - she smell's like wet dog ----- ^0^ Gen :)

Paula - Too cute! We have her brother, Shaggy. He looks just like her here! The same tuft on his head too! Yep, he is BUSY too!