Krista Jefferson Photography

The Big News....

Well folks, here it is the big news....

I am thrilled to announce that as of today, May 1st, Krista Jefferson Photography is now (drum roll please) "edison photography"!

So mark your bloglines and bookmarks now to the new sites!

edison photography
edison blog

We are expanding by adding new staff and portfolios. In the last few months we have enhanced our business systems to make sure things run smoothly so we can serve you with the attention you deserve! We wanted a clean, fresh start with our business to help celebrate as we implement these changes.

When I started "Krista Jefferson Photography" two and a half years ago I had no idea that it would grow to where it is today. We wanted a whole new look and name to more accurately represent ourselves and who we are today!

As part of our expansion, we are also excited to announce the launch a division of edison... "edison edge"! (or e squared).

edison photography - specializing in weddings and lifestyle portraits
edison edge - specializing in music, modeling and portraits with a fashion edge

And what is a new beginning without a PARTY?!?!

So mark on your calendars, Wednesday May 28 at 7pm - and plan to come on out to the FRWY coffee house (333 King St. E., Hamilton)! There will be live music from some phenomenal musicians (we're not ones to name drop but let's just say we're talking Canadian Idol top 10 - details to follow!), free photos being taken, and yummy food. A chance for you to meet our staff - and other people who are crazy enough to let us photograph them! We will also be showcasing some of my work from New Orleans and our "Hope" project. And there may be some more surprises up our sleeves... so come on out!!

To read more about edison - such as the name, new song... even why we chose these new colours!...

go to our blog at:
www.edisonphotography.com/blog

or from Beth's view at:
www.edisonphotography.com/edgeblog

Already working with my team to capture your moment?

I just wanted to take a moment to ease your mind - your booking, your gift certificates, your prices... nothing changes for you. What will change is the service we offer! We strongly believe in standing by our
word - so any commitments we have made to you will remain the same.

If you have any outstanding balances, they will now be made to "edison photography" rather than "krista jefferson photography".

We continue to uphold the same values - to "celebrate life & love". And we look forward to capturing your lives in a way you can remember for generations to come! We would love to hear your thoughts - so drop us a line or leave a comment on our blogs!

If you have any other questions - as always, we're here for you! Drop us a line or call us at anytime!

And I hope you can all make our launch party on Wed. May 28 at 7pm at the FRWY coffee house (333 King St. E., Hamilton).

For all the team at edison - we hope you will celebrate life & love today!

Krista
(Beth, Carolynn, Jenn & Mark)

Almost Here

BIG changes coming on Thursday, May 1 - so be sure to check back!!

My kids always like three clues for surprises, so here you go...

1) Yellow
2) A Bright Idea
3) Eden + Madison

Huh? You just have to wait and see.......

Amy's Song

You have to watch this most creative speech to the happy couple! I found this when I was blog hopping - watch to the end (get past the cue cards). I cried, I laughed.. I love it!!!

LINK

Marky Mark

15 years ago this Fall I saw a guy at the bus stop near my college reading a book I recognized from one of my classes. He was cute - so I introduced myself and we started gabbing.

This same guy is downstairs right now pulling his hair out as he does our taxes. I'm trying to stay out of the way.

One thing that Mark does love to do is ride his motorbike he got last year. He got it out this past week and tonight I snapped a few pics of him after church as he rode home. So, in the spirit of stress relievers for my favourite hubby... here's a few pics of him!

Mike & Kristen Engagement

This morning was a perfect Spring morning! So nice to be outside and enjoy the sunshine and the signs of life all around. And even better was spending it with Mike & Kristen who are gtting married this Fall! We met in Burlington and wandered around exploring and getting to know each other better. A fun morning!

The trees were just stunning this morning!

Then we headed over to the Village Square in Burlington - what a great spot! So many neat shops and restaurants!

Then we walked over to the water - great way to end the morning!

And we saw this bird... is it one legged or just standing on one leg? Either way... what balance!!

Headed home

After my journey to Nestor Falls for Grandma's funeral, I'm on my way home. It has been a great time of seeing family - lots of laughs mixed with lots of tears. The journey to Nestor Falls is a familiar one we took many, many times as a kid. It is my favourite place on earth filled with good memories. It is a place untouched by time or technology where I can still walk in almost any store (of the 3 or 4 there - ha!) and know the staff (and be related to most). Because I look like my mom, I get recognized most places. It is a community that supports each other and considers people who have lived there less than 30 years a newcomer. It's home to my family and I love being there!

Here's a bit of my journey....

Marcie and Eden on their way in the Toronto airport

Got to love planes where we can all watch our own show!

Persians - you can only get them in Thunder Bay and they are heavenly! They are so bad for you - and true Thunder Bay folks make it even worse by frying them in butter. Mmmmmm..... This is one thing I miss about living in Thunder Bay!

Nestor Falls (where my grandparents lived) is 5 hours from Thunder Bay. The drive is pretty barren so you stop where you can. Quetico is always our "pit stop" as it's about half way and there's no where else to stop!

The girls were bushed by the time we got to my aunt and uncle's in Emo. It was good to have a BBQ with the family - they are such a cool family! We'll be back in 3 weeks for my cousin's Kathryn's wedding!

Eden loved the view in the morning - their house is right on the river (with teh USA right across the river)

And Madi loved this dirt bike at Uncle Dave's Kawaski dealership

Finally we got to Nestor Falls - we were fortunate that the Helliar's family opened their resort for us to crash at (they're not open for the season yet). They have been good family friends for a long time - my mom grew up with them.

And how nice to find a stocked fridge - thanks to family in the area!

Marcie and the girls exploring the room and resort

Then we wandered down to the falls where Madi loved the cray fish claws

Madi wanted to make an inukshuk after seeing so many along the drive - she couldn't pronounce it though and called it a "suction cup".

My cousin Ralph is this big tough biker looking guy - who charms any kid. He works in a kindergarten class actually. Within 30 seconds Eden was cuddled into him and announcing she thought he was handsome.

The first night in Nestor Falls the ladies at my Grandma's church did a big supper for all of us.

Here are my mom and her two sisters - still goofs even in the midst of sorrow.

Aunt Marcie and all her nieces and nephews - love how Cohen is sitting away from all the yucky girls.

Some candid snaps from dinner

The morning of the funeral Marcie and I walked down to Grandma's home - she sold it 4 years ago so it lacked her personality. She had flowers everywhere when she lived there and gardens galore - it seemed very symbolic to be back at the house with no flowers or signs of life in sight. But there was still signs of Grandma around... (fortunately there was no signs of the owners around as we wandered the yard!)

The road into Grandma's house

Some of Grandma's things left behind at the house

The view from Grandma's - lots of ice still!

This is the camp my grandparents met at 60 some years ago. It is now owned by a family member - and they opened the camp for us to have a celebration at after the funeral.