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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.

Get your {iphone} on.

Want to have the absolute most wicked iphone or itouch case in Dufferin County?

We’ll be adding these awesome phone cases to the online Gigi store (where you can pick out your albums, accessories, etc. when placing your order) …. personalize it with an image from your Gigi Photography session and hello?!?!? Awesome Christmas presents or stocking stuffers! (hint, hint, there hubbies!!) I am seriously in love with these cases. As you can see, I ordered one for myself -even though in 10 weeks, I’m going to have to get a new one. {Silly me.}

Ami, this case if for you, girl!! I’ll be delivering it to you this weekend!

August 25, 2010 - 1:28 am

janet pereira ok so how do we get a hold of one of these and can you get ones for the iphone 4? yes i got a hold of an iphone 4 right here in O’ville

August 13, 2010 - 12:39 pm

Diana Love the waterfall! Where is this?

August 13, 2010 - 12:38 pm

Kristi OMG….LOVE IT!! just switched to an iphone too!! Will definitely get one of these with the girls pics!!

August 13, 2010 - 12:37 pm

Kristi OMG…Love this!!! I just got a new iphone and will definitely have to order one of these of my girls!!!

August 13, 2010 - 12:14 pm

Melissa Gillian – do you know the dimensions? Matt doesn’t have an iphone but he has an itouch so I wonder if it would fit on that… would love to get him one with Lily’s pic on it

August 12, 2010 - 10:31 pm

Mich This is so awesome Gillian, once again another creative idea for us Mommies and Daddies to hold onto a pic and show off our loved ones wherever we go. You are really tempting me to switch from my BlackBerry to an iPhone! Maybe I will put both on my Christmas list πŸ™‚

August 12, 2010 - 9:57 pm

Tara Oh. My. Goodness. Seriously?!?!?! That is the coolest thing EVER!!!!!!!!! Way to go!!!

Fresh.


β€œIn the sheltered simplicity of the first days after a baby is born,
one sees again the magical closed circle, the miraculous sense of two people existing only for each other.”
~ Anne Morrow Lindbergh

so fresh … what a treasure … makes me sooooo {very} excited to meet my baby in a short while …

… a BIIIIG thank you to Alison, my sweet client, who gave me this scale! How awesome is she!?

August 13, 2010 - 7:06 am

Allison I knew that scale could be put to good use!! Fabulous!

August 12, 2010 - 8:22 pm

Cathy Love that scale!

August 12, 2010 - 6:33 pm

Amy How absolutely precious! I remember when they are just little peanuts!

August 12, 2010 - 5:47 pm

Brenda (Gillian’s Mom) AMAZING PICS!! You never cease to amaze us, Gillian!! Love the lips on the sweet babe! So kissable! xo

August 12, 2010 - 5:24 pm

Margaret Oh my what a precious gem…she looks so tiny!!! And the scale is a fantastic prop…once again …. Gillian you are amazing.

August 12, 2010 - 4:02 pm

Keri Love, love, love!!!! Beautiful pics Gillian πŸ™‚

August 12, 2010 - 3:43 pm

Chris R. Oh my, that scale is awesome! Where do you find such great props?!

August 12, 2010 - 3:42 pm

sharon v gorgeous Gillian. Lovw that scale as well and the softness of these pics.

August 12, 2010 - 3:35 pm

Jamie Love, love, love the picture with the scale!!!!!!! Stunning!!!

Summer kisses.

“Summer afternoon, summer afternoon; to me those have always
been the two most beautiful words in the English language.

– Henry James

I absolutely *adore* summer sessions …Β  lush fields, delicate flowers, pretty dresses and dainty bows, sun kissed cheeks and happy hearts. It really doesn’t get any better than that.

August 17, 2010 - 1:13 pm

Tanja Thanks for the photos! They look amazing! We look forward to seeing the rest of them!

August 12, 2010 - 1:40 pm

Cathy What a sweetheart!

August 12, 2010 - 8:09 am

Jen so cute!!!

August 11, 2010 - 11:11 pm

Margaret OMG….she is adorable!! I love her smile…her whole face lights up..Beautiful precious little girl! Great pictures Gillian.

{Family}

I’m so thankful for a great family that is so supportive. Last night, after I finished shooting a session, I started to feel very ‘off’- wasn’t sure if I was just tired or exhausted (this fourth pregnancy is tiring my body more than the others), but went to pick up my girlies from their grandparents, where they were playing while I was shooting. Upon arrival, however, I quickly realized that this off-feeling was some sort of bug or *something* that caused me to befriend my toilet and my in laws toilet for most of the evening. It was not fun … but it seems the worst of it is over… now just dealing with ridiculous amounts of Braxton Hicks contractions after all those poor stomach muscles were ‘over used’ …
Thankful, though, because my mother in law, Joyce, came home with me and helped wash up the kids and put them to bed and hubby was able to stay home today and help me out, as well. So grateful for that kind of care. Family is amazing when they pull together, aren’t they?

Speaking of families… here’s a little sneak peek for a fabulous family that had to wait nearly a year for their family portraits, after being rained and frozen out last fall on their original date. And this week, we’re doing Jenn’s TTD (Trash the Dress) session – cannot wait!!!

This little guy was too much fun. What a sweetie!!

Now there’s a smile that will melt a momma’s heart …

::love:: (Does she look like someone famous to you? I can’t my finger on who she looks like ….)

It took a little while for this sweet pea to warm up to the whole idea of a photographer, following her around a random country field … but eventually ….

A true to life mom/dad moment- can you tell why? πŸ˜‰

Gotta love that she willingly climbed into this very rusty ol’ truck for me ….

Snuggles- oh so sweet!

Jenn, I can’t wait for your TTD session! It’s going to be great!!!

P.S. If you see some adorable bows and hair accessories in my sessions, no doubt they are from Sassy Sweet Pea! Such cute hair clips and bows, headbands and fun items for moms, too!

August 9, 2010 - 8:32 pm

Sherri Smith Love the girl in the truck. It looks like she really belongs there with her clothes & bows matching the blue paint & red rust. Great.

August 9, 2010 - 6:39 pm

Lori I agree…the soother one is 2 sweet!
πŸ™‚

August 9, 2010 - 5:46 pm

Jamie Beautiful photos! I LOVE the one of the Mom holding the soother πŸ˜‰

August 9, 2010 - 5:45 pm

Jamie Beautiful pictures….I love the one of the Momma holding the soother πŸ˜‰

August 9, 2010 - 4:46 pm

Jen Love Love Love them. πŸ™‚

August 9, 2010 - 4:34 pm

Keri Thanks for the shout out Gillian!! These are amazing photo’s πŸ™‚

Dive in.

When something inspires me, I like to just dive in and go for it. It probably drives my hubby crazy because I don’t take the time to think a lot of things through and am impatient and inspired all at the same time, leaving little room or time for something to change my mind. Maybe it’s a middle child thing. Maybe it’s just crazy, but when something – ie. an idea –Β  comes into my mind, I find it very hard to to let it go…
What’s new in my brain, you ask?

Underwater photography.

Yup, trust me. IΒ  was freaking out a little dunking my camera under the water for these shots, soooo nervous the casing would leak …Β  but after a while, it was proven to be quite safe. So with a few gadgets to keep me under the water, and with some ideas bursting from my brain, Heather, who is 8 months pregnant, sweetly agreed to model for me and try it out.

It was so much fun, but a LOT of work. Especially for two pregnant mommas. Thankful for hubby’s help with this project – he was great, even if he did nearly drown me by rigging up a leaky breathing apparatus. πŸ˜‰

Four things I’ve learned from this venture:

1) pregnant woman are very buoyant …

2) I don’t breathe well underwater with a snorkel kit. No kidding.

3) Charlie Horses are not fun.

4) This is definitely something I’m going to love!

And just for fun … two bellies for the price of one … my belly on the left (29 weeks) and Heather’s baby bump on the right (33 weeks)…

I have lots to learn but am totally going to love the process! Maybe it’s time for a backyard pool …

{Big thank you to my client and friend, Janet, for letting me use her pool! You’re soooo sweet!!}

August 15, 2010 - 10:42 pm

Jo Smith “Stunning” seems to really fall short to describe those shots. Out of this world. Seriously, I’m blown away. Sweet work. πŸ™‚

August 12, 2010 - 8:49 am

Heather WOW!!! I just love these! They are so creative and artistic. Really cool!!

August 10, 2010 - 7:53 pm

Kim Amazing!!!

August 9, 2010 - 6:38 pm

Lori WOW! These are awesome! Great way to expand your creative eye and 2 capture a whole new side of your photography! Hope 2 see more in the future!!!

August 8, 2010 - 7:57 pm

stephanie Gillian, you have taken things to another level with this! Not only are you fantastic at what you do, but so innovative and wonderful to showcase such a beautiful stage of life!!! I can’t wait to do it myself… and I am sure others feel the same way!

August 8, 2010 - 5:35 pm

Sarah Gillian – these maternity shots are breathtaking!! Such artistry!

August 8, 2010 - 8:51 am

Cathy Bray You are going to be famous someday!
Always listen to your heart…you do….and your pictures are beautiful.

August 7, 2010 - 11:09 pm

Monique wow so cool! your stuff is always wonderful to look at, and I am always inspired.

August 7, 2010 - 10:37 pm

Babineau Photography Great Session. You captured the images great for a first time. the second and third time you shoot underwater get much easier.
Keep up the great work.

August 7, 2010 - 3:59 pm

Sherri Smith Too Fun. Love the wispy, whimsical white gown pic. Sort of reminds me of a mermaid. Enjoy your new location shoot while the summer lasts. πŸ™‚

August 7, 2010 - 2:11 pm

Jenn VERY cool!

August 7, 2010 - 2:11 pm

Tabitha WOW!!! Gillian – that is the coolest thing I have ever seen!! Yay!!!

August 7, 2010 - 12:58 pm

Tiffany Great shots!!!

August 7, 2010 - 12:23 pm

Courtney Amazing! I love these!

August 7, 2010 - 12:16 pm

Frances Morency WOW!! Incredible pregnancy shots.

August 7, 2010 - 11:39 am

Jen These shots are absolutely GORGEOUS!! So feminine and beautiful πŸ™‚

August 7, 2010 - 11:30 am

Shelley These are the most amazing shots I have ever seen!! Any woman that will wear heels and be pregnant in water…amazing amazing!!

August 7, 2010 - 11:17 am

Courtenay Absolutely beautiful, what a fun idea!! Makes me consider having another one πŸ™‚

August 7, 2010 - 10:42 am

Mich WOWZERS Gillian!! These pics are so original and absolutely stunning. The first one, like so many have said, is beyond brilliant!! I just love to see your creativity always bursting, there is never a dull moment in your photography!! Congrats on successfully making your new idea a reality. I would love to do an underwater session one day with the kids!! I hear you on the snorkel gear, I can’t figure it out either πŸ™‚

August 7, 2010 - 9:44 am

Amber WOW!!! Absolutely beautiful!! You are very brave. I love that you follow through on your ideas!! This was definitely worth it!!

August 7, 2010 - 9:36 am

Frances Boniface Amazing Gillian….
I’m particularly LOVING the first shot, can’t seem to stop looking at it. Brilliant Job!!

August 7, 2010 - 9:30 am

Nancy absolutely breathtaking photos…bet even the babies enjoyed these non-stress shots!!! Love them all…amazing yet again Gillian!!!

August 7, 2010 - 9:24 am

Grandma Gerr All I can say is WOW!!

August 7, 2010 - 9:09 am

Catherine LOVE IT! Great work! I can’t wait to see more underwater photos from you.

August 7, 2010 - 8:30 am

Heather O.M.Gosh Gillian they turned out beautifully !!! So awesome !!!

August 7, 2010 - 8:20 am

Petra Whoa … the first shot is incredible…

August 7, 2010 - 8:13 am

Jamie What a wonderfully fantastic idea! I LOVE the first picture, it’s so serene and beautiful!!!!

August 7, 2010 - 8:01 am

Anne Bailey These are amazing! Good work, I can’t wait to get pregnant again and do these with you… or maybe even a trash the dress under water

August 7, 2010 - 7:56 am

Brenda (Gillian’s Mom) Gillian, THESE ARE FANTASTIC!! I love the one with the high heels, so original!! And of course, the one with the two bellies. πŸ™‚ I recognize my own grandchild, even if HE is stil in the womb πŸ˜€

August 7, 2010 - 7:28 am

Shannon OMGoodness!!!!!!! This is sooooo super cool!!!! I love, love, LOVE that first shot!!! So neat Gillian!!! You come up with some great ideas….but this AMAZING!

August 7, 2010 - 2:09 am

love these are amazing. that seals it. you just have to do our pictures sometime. [preferably of me, preggo, underwater.] =)

August 7, 2010 - 12:34 am

janet pereira OMGosh Gillian these are sooo cool. Not sure how you did it but amazing. you can use the pool anytime you need to. I told Nel to go out and ask you if you wanted the waterfall on but he said he was afraid to because i had told him “do not go outside Gillian is doing a photo shoot” lol

August 7, 2010 - 12:21 am

Margaret Wow..Wow..Wow….Fantastic Gillian….these shots are great!!! What a fantastic idea!!!

August 7, 2010 - 12:18 am

Rose:) OMG this is sooooooooo COOL!!! I can’t wait to see some babies in this new adventure of yours:) AWESOME U ROCK GIRL!!!

August 7, 2010 - 12:05 am

Tara That is amazingly cool….i too would be freaking about the camera and leaks!!!! eeek
The results are fantastic.

August 6, 2010 - 11:56 pm

Jen awesome.