Happy Halloween!

From my skunk and lion to you - Happy Halloween!

Baby Jackson

Tonight I got to photograph Jackson - what a sweetheart! And Jason and Kristen are completely smitten with their little (or should I say not-so-little!) guy. Love watching first time parents and remembering those first days with my own girls.

I had not been to their home before. Well, I would buy this place in a heartbeat. The exposed brick and open concept was so much fun to photograph in!

Thanks for letting me in to your home and to capture some of Jackson's cuteness!

News & Happenings!

In case you haven't yet subscribed for our monthly e-mail (see the right sidebar to sign up) - here is an update of some new things happening here at Krista Jefferson Photography!

A new announcement for 2008 weddings!

I truly believe in giving back - we are so blessed. I met this week with a couple who are getting married next year and in our conversation learned the bride has MS and is the MS ambassador for her area. It got me thinking and what I am now pleased to be offering is a portion of all sales from the purchase of your wedding photos by friends and family will go to the charity of your choice. If you do not have a favourite charity, I will make a donation to one of my favourite charities - The Salvation Army-on your behalf.
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An invitation to newly married or engaged couples!

I believe strongly in marriage for life, and I know that with the stress of life, kids, finances and more... too often "happily ever after" comes too quickly to an end. I do not want to see this happen for any of you! (or me!) I've been married for almost 11 years now, and I know that marriage is one of the biggest sources of joy - but that it comes with a lot of work and hard times as well. I have been looking for something to offer to help people start their married lives off on the right foot. I'm happy to announce in November, we will be hosting an event for the first time with Leanne Friesen who is a phenomenal speaker, and who offers premarital counseling. She is a young married woman herself - and is an absolute riot! This will be a fun evening of tips and suggestions to move past the picture perfect wedding to a marriage that lasts. And we'll have some fun along the way! It also will be fun to interact with other couples in the same stage of life as yourself. Because I believe so strongly in this - I am offering this free of charge to anyone who is engaged, or newly wed - if you are a client of mine or not.

I know one more evening out probably seems un-thinkable when you're busy planning your wedding or up to your neck with the demands of life. But, I know for myself - I spent many, many hours planning my wedding that lasts one day. How much time do I spend planning my marriage that lasts a lifetime? This event will likely be just a couple hours with a time to hang out afterwards.

And for all of you married for a few years (or more than a few years!) - I am looking at hosting another event for you!

At this time I'm asking you to drop me a line if you are interested in an event like this (for both the newlywed or not-so-newlywed) and we will keep you informed as to location and times.

My Girls

This Fall is going by in a blur and I'm snapping photos of everyone else's family.. and had to get out there with my own girls today and snap a few of them. I love Fall! Here are just a few from the five minutes I had my camera out - then I had to put the gear away and go back to my other job - "mom". Best job in the world!



Madison (age 5)



Eden (age 3)



And fun in the leaves!

Bradley Family

I have really been getting to know Tim & Trish and their family - and really enjoying it! In the summer I photographed their family, last week I photographed Tim's extended family and today I photographed Trish's extended family. I can't believe we got two gorgeous Sundays in a row! Cheryl - Trish's sister - and I went to college many moons ago so it was fun to see her again. A gorgeous day and family!

Because I've been around so much, Caitlyn is getting comfortable with me and is always asking for her photo to be taken. How could I say no to such a gorgeous young lady?





Here is the entire family - out enjoying the Fall colours!







And the individual families...







And Cheryl's kids...





Grace is just learning to walk - such a great age!









Got to love the Grandkids...







And Lori-Lynn's new baby...



And the reason they're all together today...

Baby Mattea

Back in June I got to photograph Ian & Sharlene as they waited for their baby girl. Yesterday I got to meet this little beauty - she's gorgeous! It was fun to see these two as parents and to hold another little miracle. Here's a few images from my first introduction to baby Mattea.

You may recognize the material in this first photo from the pregnancy photos HERE

Illmans Family

This summer I enjoyed photographing the Illman family and their adorable kids. Now this past Sunday and next Sunday I am photographing the extended family of both the husband Tim (his family was this past Sunday) and the wife (Trish) who's family is next week. We met at their home and photographed on their beautiful property. We took photos of the big group and then a lot of Tim's brother and family as Tim & Trish had recently had their family photos done. It was a gorgeous Fall afternoon and a lot of fun!