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  • Welcome to the Gigi Blog!

    Mother to six Little Women and Two Little Men. Married to a Happy Mortician. Caretaker to goats, chickens and many, MANY bunnies. Photographer. Homeschooler.Β Lover of Jesus, coffee & tea and all things pink & vintage.

Baby Sadie.

“A baby girl…
one of the most beautiful miracles in life,
one of the greatest joys we can ever know,
and one of the reasons why there is a little extra sunshine,
laughter and happiness in your world today.”

What a beautiful day it is when a new baby is born …

Welcome to the world, Sadie Claire …

Congratulations, Keri & Chris. What a beautiful family you have. xo

October 12, 2011 - 11:33 pm

ileya You were clearly meant to have a girl. contracts.

October 12, 2011 - 9:57 pm

lisa russell Congratulations,Keri and Chris
A beautiful baby girl to join the team.
Welcome Sadie πŸ™‚

October 12, 2011 - 9:47 pm

Heidi Siegel Our heartfelt congratulations to you Keri! What a precious family you have and such incredible pictures to remember these moments! xoxo

October 12, 2011 - 3:39 pm

Mich Congratulations Keri and Chris. Sadie is so precious and you look amazing Keri, I am so happy for your family. Welcome to the 4 girls club πŸ™‚ You will have a blast. Enjoy those 1st snuggles, nothing is sweeter than them in life. xo. Beautiful pictures as always Gillian.

October 12, 2011 - 11:17 am

Lori She’s so precious. Can’t wait for more snuggles

October 12, 2011 - 8:44 am

Eloise Pranger Amazing!

October 12, 2011 - 6:59 am

Evelyn Gebele Beautiful!

October 12, 2011 - 12:51 am

Tara C Absolutely perfect in every way! I think I said this before to Keri, but I LOVE her name! Great job, Gillian! And Keri, seriously…could you look more amazing after giving birth??

October 12, 2011 - 12:33 am

Lisa Post She is perfect <3

October 11, 2011 - 11:06 pm

Tabitha Beautiful!

October 11, 2011 - 10:57 pm

rebecca mclaren Beautiful pictures, just makes you want to have another, lol. She is beautiful and Keri always looks amazing!!

October 11, 2011 - 10:28 pm

Melanie Beautiful baby girl and gorgeous photos πŸ™‚
Congrats Keri & Chris!

October 11, 2011 - 10:27 pm

Jennifer Gilbert So gorgeous! Keri, you are radiant!

{Thankful}

Thanksgiving comes to us out of the prehistoric dimness,
universal to all ages and all faiths.
At whatever straws we must grasp,
there is always a time for gratitude and new beginnings.

J. Robert Moskin

It’s Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada.

Grateful that God has blessed me with family … so very, very thankful… starting with family … xo

Family.

In truth a family is what you make it. It is made strong,
not by number of heads counted at the dinner table,
but by the rituals you help family members create,
by the memories you share,
by the commitment of time, caring,
and love you show to one another,
and by the hopes for the future you have as individuals and as a unit.
—– Marge Kennedy

I cannot *wait* to get this gallery live for this sweet, precious family … coming soon! Yippeee!

October 7, 2011 - 3:15 am

angela what a stunning photo, nancy you look like you are glowing and so proud of this gorgeous family. you are the glue and you and charlie have done such a great job. this is one for the family room wall, and make sure its a really big wall! first i admired all the facial expressions and then i had to touch maxs foot! xo

October 6, 2011 - 10:44 pm

Nancy Thank you so very much from the bottom of my heart…the memories I will cherish from this day will last a lifetime…can’t wait to see the rest of them hun and again, your work is outstanding!!! <3 xoxo

La Tienda {Mini Sessions}

How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment
before starting to improve the world.

~Anne Frank

Inspired to give back.

{It’s Thanksgiving, after all. And we are so very thankful, right? We have *so much* here in Canada …. }

Inspired with other local women who have taken the cause of La Tienda to heart …

inspired by the women I met in the La Tienda village …

inspired and wanting to help more.

The La Tienda ladies are really needing some support right now … things are tough, spirits are discouraged and sales are low…. so guys, it’s time to help out.

How can you help?

Easy.

Introducing the La Tienda {Mini Sessions}

1/2 an hour sessions at an outdoor location to be announced (or in studio if it’s a cold day).

Saturday, October 22 from

9-noon – 2-6 p.m.

$100 per mini session
(prints are not included – regular print prices apply.
Your mini session proofs will be uploaded to an online gallery where you can place you order.
About 15-20 proofs per family/client.)

100% of the sessions fees will be donated straight to the ladies of La Tienda.


To book, please e-mail me at gillian@gigiphotography.com with the subject line “La Tienda Mini Sessions.”

First come, first serve. I don’t usually offer mini sessions at this busy time of year so don’t miss out – this is a one time offer!
Let’s band together and help these amazing women with your donations!!

Close to my Heart.

“My precious little baby I have loved you from the start
You are a tiny miracle
Laying closely to my heart
Each day I feel your presence
Each day you heart beats softly As only I could know
So I’ll keep this in a special place And remember each year through
Of this very special time in my life The moment I carried you…”

___________________

For Keri.

I cannot wait to see your arms full of this sweet blessing to come.

You are so blessed.

P.S. Fourth babies are awesome! Enjoy each moment with your new bundle of love.

October 4, 2011 - 8:57 pm

Heidi Siegel Such beautiful pictures…to be treasured forever!! xoxo

October 3, 2011 - 11:01 pm

Tabitha Gorgeous!!! Love the pics in the pink dress!!!

October 3, 2011 - 10:01 pm

Mich So beautiful Gillian, the way you create a scene and tell a story of the person you are shooting in any location is just amazing. Keri, you are stunning as always!! I LOVE your outfits and your ‘baby glow’. I can not wait to meet your precious 4th miracle πŸ™‚ 4 is a very special number πŸ™‚ xo

October 3, 2011 - 9:49 pm

Amanda Moore Absolutely gorgeous!!!!

October 3, 2011 - 8:27 pm

Melanie Myers Looking fantastic Keri! Great pictures Gillian!

October 3, 2011 - 7:46 pm

Lori Love, Love Love……my gorgeous friend. Can’t wait to meet baby…

October 3, 2011 - 6:56 pm

Shelley Love these pics, beautiful mama πŸ™‚

October 3, 2011 - 6:28 pm

krista LOVE your pics!!!!!! beautifully packaged baby!
lol

October 3, 2011 - 6:11 pm

Grandma Gerr My what a beautiful lady!! Fabulous pics!

October 3, 2011 - 5:11 pm

Jamie absolutely stunning!!!

October 3, 2011 - 4:36 pm

Nancy absolutely stunning, as usual Gillian…a treasured memory for Keri and the new addition!!! xoxo

October 3, 2011 - 4:35 pm

Brenda (Gillian’s Mom) Gorgeous!!! I love ALL THE PINK!!! Beautiful ….

October 3, 2011 - 4:33 pm

Nancy absolutely stunning…like usual…treasured memories for Keri and the new addition..xoxo

October 3, 2011 - 4:26 pm

Jen incredible…. great work Gillian.

October 3, 2011 - 4:26 pm

Catherine Robertson Beautiful!!! Keri- you look fantastic!!!

October 3, 2011 - 4:16 pm

Jennifer Ledlow So beautiful, of course πŸ™‚