taera mclean photography

CRAVE.. WOW

2011-04-22T08:36:00.000-07:00

I am always about learning, stepping up my "game" and providing all my clients with a truly memorable experience and photos that will last a lifetime....
THis contest.. wow I would love to win it!!!
cross all your fingers.. let's hope I can learn just a little more.. :)
would sooo soo soooo love to win this... step up my game!!

http://cravemyphotography.com/blog/world-wide-giveaway/

Boss.... niiiice

2010-07-07T06:48:00.000-07:00

Ok I admit I was totally having a Day... not good, not bad.. just a Day.. I am sure you have had one.. 4 SHoots, battling the rain/ sun / and wet grass... and then the end of my day is shooting this... 450HP boss Mustang.. ya nice!!!!
Needless to say... my tired body WOKE RIGHT UP when this car started up...and I think I still have perma smile from the acceleration, squealing of tires.. or was that me? I don't know.. all i do know .. is i'm in love.. shuuuush don't tell my husband..! You can see and hear more of it on www.powersportslive.com... siiiigh!

Family S updated!!

2010-07-07T06:31:00.000-07:00

Hard to believe I see this family all the time.. and rarely have my camera pulled out!!! Nice to relax and chat.. but when these lil girls are on... i like to take advantage! errr.. sorry mom about the BED!!! :)

Fun times...

2010-06-26T18:58:00.000-07:00

ok.. You want the truth.?? a lot of my shoots kids act up.. run around, fall hurt themselves, get dirty, eat gum, gum ends up in hair.. yes you know who you are.. funny faces, temper tantrums and generally the kids act up.. o ooo my kids are NEVER like this you say.. how embarassing.. well here are mine.. and also our close friends..

seriously as a photographer you'd think i'd know all the tricks right??? just goes to show.. it happens to the best of us.. ;)

Kids aren't perfect, nor are we.. so celebrate the cries, the sniffles or the temper tantrums.. and better yet.. if I can capture them.. you can pull out the pictures later when you have grandkids and say.. now..... this is what your mommy/ daddy did when they were your age...

Even more priceless??? wondering WHY your kids are really acting up.. turning around with your camera and catching this.....

Family R

2010-06-26T17:44:00.000-07:00

What a fun family!!! these two sisters were running around and collecting flowers, then when I brought out the umbrella's!!! double the fun!!

Family G updated!

2010-06-23T05:56:00.000-07:00

This field brings me back to less than a year ago.. with mommy and daddy G and belly bump... it was great to revisit.. altho.. no dancing this time!! Phew! but baby girl O was ready to stomp grass!!! so much fun.. thanks for letting me catch these milestones!

A year later...

2010-06-23T04:46:00.000-07:00

It's always nice catch up with families that i capture. Seeing their new cuties and other lil ones growing up.. well this fathers day the M family got to spend a little crazy quality time with me at a field....

Summer is here.... Family VB shoot

2010-06-17T20:15:00.001-07:00

Had so much fun with the entire VB family.. even my kids didn't mind coming along with mommy to "work" My lil guy even helped... um i think?

Had so much fun.. kids were a little shy at first.. but once we got going.. there was no stopping them!!!

long time..

2010-06-16T11:51:00.000-07:00

ok , yes it's that time again that i post my too busy to blog.. so updates in my life are as follows...
went to mexico to shoot a corporate event .. sweet spot!!

kids are growing up fast...

A super Fun Wedding to kick off the summer...thanks Elisha and Luc it was awesome!

ahh so many things.. stay tuned there will be "travel" specials to different cities this summer!!!

Taera

Luc & Elisha...

2010-06-16T11:47:00.001-07:00

Yes it's true.. I know I know.. I don't DO WEDDINGS.. I try to explain to couples when asked that I did them for years and when you get to the 30+ a year.. it's a lot! Hence why i haven't shot any lately, yes close friends and family I say yes .. but this one... let's see... my Fabulous Daycare's daughter's best friend...so technically sorta friends.
why no weddings? I don't sleep, I don't eat ( i should be a size two with all the worrying I did) and my husband hates me! LOL!!! but this couple.. I had a great meeting with them.. easy going.. no ideas... just one group shot that the father of the bride wanted.. wow.. my dream wedding!!!

I love weddings again.. my husband.. doesn't.. lol! but ah well!!! at least I am happy!!!

Little O.. teething time!

2010-05-31T07:30:00.000-07:00

Little 4 Month old O~ is teething.. poor thing was trying to eat her hands, mommy's hands, toys even big brother C!!! i know mommy was worried she'd be fussy.. but other than a slightly numb mouth.. (taera's tip #1007 - don't use teething products and hope for a smile!)

she was a dream!!!

Brand New addition!

2010-04-20T12:56:00.000-07:00

So much fun seeing new additions to families and catching them right from the start... well caught big sis Sid in the belly.. and missed newborn.. missed belly for lil K but caught her for newborns.. soo cute and sleepy!!!

but Miss S.. totally rocked the shoot!!

and baby makes 3!!!

2010-04-01T13:17:00.000-07:00

Baby J is here!

BABY girl C

2010-03-23T16:04:00.000-07:00

OK OK
I am sure I say this all the time.. but this one.. WOW she was perfect!!! Slept peacefully on mommy, had a bit of a snack when she was hungry... couldn't ask for anything more!! and I needed to wash my black back drop.. so i considered the PEE my final push to wash it.. Thanks lil girl!!! :)
What a peach she was.. it's always so nice "borrowing" a newborn . and NO Contrary to popular belief it doesn't make me want to have a 3rd!!! PHEW! it's just nice to spend sometime with someone who doesn't say too much and likes to snuggle..

Soon To be 3

2010-03-20T06:29:00.000-07:00

What fun this couple is!!! I can only imagine how fun and personable their little one will be!!!!

I met D & D on one of my other work trips for PowerSportsLive and we got along so well! Momma D was sipping on virgin drinks while daddy D and i had a few beers.. one topic led to another and next thing we were booking this maternity shoot ... Even Better.. we were able to use a Suite at the resort.. A 5Star amazing resort!!! Red Leaves, a JW Marriott property! The light was perfect, momma was smiling and baby hadn't arrived yet.. all very important for a good shoot!!! :)

family G has baby!!!

2010-01-05T06:03:00.000-08:00

I have been itching to get my hands on this lil girl!!! After a LONG LONG stressful intro into the world Baby O is finally here!! Poor mom.. and dad.. it was well over 36hrs and then mom got a bug while in hospital.. but now their lil princess is home and miss O is full of snuggles and cuddles..

Happy New YEAR!

2010-01-05T06:00:00.000-08:00

o and merry christmas while i'm at it.. can you believe it's over? talk about craziness at the McLean household!! sheesh! TMP was so busy with shoots and orders, i neglected my own christmas cards! but don't worry there will be some sent out and a white sale coming up!
till then! enjoy the snow!

T

Family o FUN!

2009-11-24T08:28:00.001-08:00

Sometimes you just get to have that perfect shoot.. I always plan on taking more than an hour.. but lets be honest.. who wants to be longer than an hour.. your cheeks start to hurt from all those fake smiles.. you get cold and dirty at this time of year... dirty? o ya I get people rolling on the ground, jumping in puddles or throwing snowballs if we can.. just look out for crazy me!
This family of 5 was well how do you say.. PERFECT!? Sorry to everyone else out there.. but WOW the manners, the politeness of the kids, the LISTENING SKILLS!!! Ok mom & dad let us all in on the secret.. what kind of bribe did u do!?

I will have your gallery up shortly with all the fun pics!! here are a just a few.. (back I go to a screaming daughter...)

Little girl G...

2009-11-05T11:45:00.000-08:00

Talk about adorable! and she's 8wks old!! g's mom and I couldn't get over the fact that lil Loghan is 2wks old and in just another 6wks.. she'll be as big as G!!!! Mom's, Dad's! take advantage when they are this size!! They grow up sooo fast!
Even Big brother B got into the snappin .. between bites of smarties that is!! who says a little bribery doesn't get you anywhere!
Mom.. your gallery is almost done! hang in there !!!:)
T

Loghan Alia....

2009-11-04T12:37:00.000-08:00

Okay I know i'm not the world's greatest blogger.. but at least this time I have an excuse!!! My own daughter.. she's now just over 2wks old and I have finally had a chance to snap some shots of her.. yes I know.. i'm a photographer... I should have my hands on my camera 24/7... try doing that and changing a diaper or two or doing bottles or playing trucks with my 2yr old.. but it's a lot of fun..
and yes she does sleep anywhere.. sorry ! :)

Family J... finally SUN!!

2009-10-13T18:28:00.000-07:00

Ok we asked for sun.. about 2 other times!!! but we got it this past sunday.. yup turkey sunday! But boy there was a brisk breeze in the air!! a lot of Ontario got some snow.. it avoided me.. boohoo! soon enough i'm sure..
lucky this shoot went very well!, Lil Man Mr. C was a smiling kinda guy!!kept running up to me smiling.. away from mommy n daddy and the pic we were trying to take.. LOL! but it all worked out in the end! Good luck with the new addition to family J! 5 weeks and counting for you !!!

Not so "newborn"

2009-10-07T07:07:00.000-07:00

This guy is a cute 8wks old! still small enough but on the verge of getting bigger!!! Big Brother Q was great around little bro H.. but would much rather run around outside with dad!

Dad had a great idea to match up the photo he has from when lil man Q was born.. then we thought.. hey neat let's do both boys... well H decided he was done for the day of pictures and Q just couldn't handle his crying... ah well.. a perfect shoot still ended on a "hi" note ;)

baby beautiful!

2009-10-06T17:58:00.000-07:00

Baby L is almost 1 month old.! New mom and dad are so happy with their little addition, she is precious.. only fussed when she got hungry.. did i mention she has one strong neck!? she's almost holding her head up all on her own! strong little girl!!!

Family P- and the bf "axe murderer!"

2009-10-06T17:39:00.000-07:00

LOL! ooo what fun this shoot was.. I have had the pleasure of shooting C&L before.. and L, let's just say thank goodness it was overcast.. he looooves to squint and close those baby blues just for the camera.. well today was different.. instead he decided to pick up and swing that axe.. I think he actually split some wood! ;)
The day was a little chilly but we made the most of it and had some fun..

kinda makes you wonder what else he does for fun.. :)

Family photos.... Janetville

2009-10-01T07:13:00.000-07:00

ok WOW I have never been to the Janetville Mansion, let alone hear about it.. beautiful location, gardens, Mansion etc!!! and throw in a fun family with a cool truck ...= AWESOME!

Sweet Innocence

2009-09-25T06:19:00.000-07:00

Ok all you new mom's.. this lil gal has won the TMP prize... err right I don't have one.. but if I did she should!!! so quiet, didn't fuss barely woke up and looooved being snuggled in the cocoons! I can only hope that after all the kicking and poking and moving the lil one inside me has done.. I will be so lucky to have the perfect quiet lil baby!! HA!

tractors , girls and family time

2009-09-25T06:00:00.001-07:00

ok, I have heard many times.. o can we shoot our family car/ truck/ bike/ boat tractor in the picture? I think it's awesome, to have something in the family for a couple generations is amazing! HOWEVER... when I get to a shoot and there are 5 .. yes count them FIVE tractors running and girls running everywhere, uncle, gramma and dad all moving and shuffling them.. it's a bit overwhelming.. LOL! I should have expected at least 2 ... silly me!

This family was made for each other... the last time the tractors were out J&S were married.. over 5yrs ago now... and since then they have had 2 beautiful little girls, built a brand new home and are enjoying quality time together.

why are they meant for each other? well i am going to agree with J, He definately married his match! both crazy for speed, outdoors, engines and you know what.. so are their girls!!! drop the hammer family S!!!!

catching up at 6 months..almost 7!?

2009-09-22T13:17:00.000-07:00

wow time flies!!! I cannot believe this lil gal is sitting up on her own.. a great age, especially for introducing and trying new props!!! this might be a little early but she has the best tutu's and outfits going!!!
www.maureensjustalilsomething.blogspot.com

pink is sooo much fun!

2009-09-21T16:53:00.000-07:00

pink, ribbons, tutu's being a girl is just plain FUN! I mean who can have more this much fun with a $5 umbrelly and some tulle?

errrr yes even my son and dog had to get in on the action...

Baby on the way

2009-09-15T13:54:00.000-07:00

I have met many mommies and daddies to be , but this couple.. couple G soon to be family G are over the moon waiting in anticipation for their new little bundle to come home and become part of their family. I am so honored to be part of the magic of expecting their first addition to the family.. we had a great shoot.. lots of shots indoors and out...I can hardly wait to meet the new little member of the family..! good luck guys!

website is up!

2009-08-25T10:52:00.001-07:00

WOW
What a relief off my shoulders!!!

www.taeramcleanphotography.com

:)

WEBSITE!

2009-08-20T11:52:00.000-07:00

YES !!!
I can't believe how long it's taken.. by the end of the week end.. the website will be live!!! lots to preview, client log in section to proof your pictures and even a handy shopping cart!! so no more writing numbers on slips of paper and losing them!!!!
I will put the link up when it goes live!!!

Stay tuned!

Taera.

Baby Boy P...

2009-08-11T12:38:00.000-07:00

Welcome Little ONE!!!

Little Oliver was so cute.. mom and I were hoping for some cute snuggly shots with him sleeping.. no way this guy was staying awake the ENTIRE SHOOT! but this time i can say that my white fur came away staying clean!!!! whoot whoot! first little boy on this that DID NOT have an accident!!!

more pics to come mom!!! and i'm starting on your album tonight from your maternity shoot and baby C and O .. IT will be one big happy Family P!!!

Long time ... no posts..

2009-08-11T11:55:00.001-07:00

It has been one crazy summer!! between shooting destination pieces and test rides for Dirt Trax Tv, photo shoots, renovations at the house and being pregnant.. life is just CRAZY!

A new addition to TMP photography will be a Buckeye Marine blog.. with some of their customers enjoying their new "family" addition.. their boat!

I have been having so much fun meeting new families who love to get out on the water and enjoy their time together.. it's even better that i'm able to capture some of their first memories in their new boat..!

I look forward to meeting and capturing more of the wonderful customers at Buckeye Marine!

new brag book layouts...

2009-07-01T03:50:00.001-07:00

I am so happy with some new additions to my ever growing lay out design collections!!! I was able to use this one for a combination of engagement portraits and the wedding day! The bride is away in Italy for the honeymoon.. hasn't seen any of the shots I was able to snag.... but I hope she is going to like this little book to carry around with her!

They just keep getting BIGGER!!!

2009-06-29T07:08:00.001-07:00

I cannot believe how much these two brothers have grown!!! I see them quite a bit and it never registers that they are little people now... but when I shoot them and look back and see a year ago.. the changes are amazing! Big Boy "W" was great at posing for the camera.. and they were both excited to get some pictures taken! whooot whoot! even more exciting was the Old Trucks we found.. a neighbour has them in the back.. "junk" she called them!! I say PROPS!!! and amazing ones at that! we snuck this shoot in just before the clouds opened up and dumped a dose of rain on us the rest of the day!

"Hey Taera,
Just reviewed the picture of the boys and your blog in general. As usual, the pictures of the boys were awesome. My first time on the blog and I found it quite moving.
Thanks for everything
Tom

Tom, Melissa, Wesley & Liam "

Family H...

2009-06-28T13:47:00.000-07:00

wow.. ok going to send out a warning. this sneek peek.. is WAYYY LONGER than usual.. sometimes.. i just get on a rampage of editing.. and sometimes i just have a lot of photo's to edit!!! this was a case of both! sitting here on a rainy afternoon... the shots from this family shoot look so nice and sunny and hot.. big difference one day can make!!!
plus these kids are just too cute!!! lil miss H was adorable and very easy to take a pic of.. and she even helped me out on where i should take some.. ;) Mr. H.. a little shy to warm up.. but even then He got going!!!!
Dad H.. what can i say!!!! keep those eyes open!!! ;)
your photo's will be up soon to look at all of them.. until then!!!! be "honored" that i think you are in the record book as the MOST sneek peek pictureS!!!!

Grade 8.. no more!

2009-06-28T05:00:00.000-07:00

the baby of the family is off to high school next year.. mom and dad must be shocked how fast the time has flown... middle daughter just graduated from high school this year.. I hope my kids don't grow up this fast!!!
M- is anything but the baby!!! she was a lot of fun to shoot! and once we got mom and dad and all the other camera's away.. we really had some fun!!!
hope your graduation night and dance was awesome!!!

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4 Generations....

2009-06-17T04:10:00.000-07:00

What a gorgeous day! and location!!! backing onto the family farm there was lots to choose from.. and tell me how excited I was to see that huge tractor pulling out.. all i could think of was drag racing it!! ha! somethings will never change!!! ;) and just when i thought i got all the good pictures edited.. pop there's another!!! Jack.. o lil jack.. one day i will get you to smile for me!!!

Graduation, Family, Love , Generations

2009-06-07T06:07:00.000-07:00

i think the title says it all!!! miss C graduated from Trent, and the celebrations continued from there! Grandma and Grandpa made the trip so we had the 3 generations of ladies together for pics... little bit of family pics in there and don't forget the LOVE!!! had a blast with this family.. lots of fun.. and many many laughs... still can't get over the likeness of the ladies.. even the shoulder shrug and back straight when on command! ;)

Prom Night!

2009-06-07T04:32:00.000-07:00

I will admit.. I had my first emergency call in on Friday for prom pictures... I have had a few a couple days in advance but never on the day.. and well never from a dad "sans" camera.. !!! Luckily the time worked out just perfect and it was great to see this gal all dressed up for the prom! shots were done with her and her date down at the family property... hope the night went well!!!

Even a pic with dad!

Family P!!!!

2009-06-06T18:40:00.000-07:00

Well we got this one!!! Mommy C opted out of maternity pictures the first time around..but not this time!!! we even took advantage of the first beautiful day this spring and shot around the farm.. fantastic backgrounds!!! the flowers were up.. the grasses are getting a little bit longer..PEEEEEEEEEERRRFECT! So glad i was able to catch this pics!! only 10 days left until the new addition is going to be with family P.. can hardly wait!!!!

CD SeSSION must HAVES!!!

2009-06-06T05:12:00.000-07:00

Spring has sprung and I guess i'm feeling "springtacular" for the month of June CD session specials will be as follows:
Option a: Cd of 20 edited photos from session (your choice) $130
Option b: Cd of 30 edited photos from session (your choice) $160
Option c: Cd of all edited photos from session $190

Family "C"

2009-06-03T08:24:00.000-07:00

This is the first chance I have been able to shoot the newest addition to family C... it's too bad we don't live closer!!! but she is really precious.. and has tonnes of smiles! Even Big brother B was helping out! checking on her to make sure she was ok.. that she was wrapped up and was happy! Lucky little girl she is!
Big brother even got involved in his own shoot with rubber boots and a makeshift fishing rod for the pond... of course the rod went into the pond , just to see how far it would fly...
what a great time with these two!!!!

pig tails and blue eyes.. what more could u ask for!?

2009-06-01T06:01:00.000-07:00

O and a personality to go along with all that.. I honestly was worried because when the family got to the park they were telling me about their "latest"experience for pictures.. that this lil cutie didn't co-operate.. and is shy.. AHUM!??? maybe it was the promise of smarties??? i'm not sure but this lil girl gave all of us a good work out... I am fairly certain she had a long nap Sunday afternoon!
it was really hard just to choose a few.. and once I got editing last night.. i just couldn't stop myself.. the rest of your photo's family T will be up to view VERY shortly!! :)

Family M

2009-06-01T04:53:00.001-07:00

What a precious little addition they have to their family! Beautiful big brown eyes and smiles galore for mommy, daddy and even my camera!!! We had so much fun! Family M were troopers! The weather looked like it was going to be gorgeous.. well at least from inside the house it did.. then the cool breeze picked up.. and rain to top it off.. for 5 minutes.. then the blue skies were back! Baby M didn't mind at all! Family M, your pics will be up to look at shortly!!!

Seasons are about change

2009-05-26T07:23:00.000-07:00

Seasons are all about change...and boy has this lil guy EVER changed! he's growing up from a cute lil baby into a lil boy... and he's all about TRUCKS! anytime a truck or car went by.. that was it everything stopped and we watched.. LOL!!

We went to the family property... the eventual homestead of family H, so kinda the before pics... i can hardly wait to go back here in mid august with the tall tall grass and hay and that beautiful goldenglow at dusk....

but for now.. i like the fresh greens of spring... had a great time as always!

only 4weeks to go!

2009-05-24T17:57:00.000-07:00

These two are tying the knot on June 20th!!!! And boy can you tell these two are in LOVE!! a couple times i was thinking i needed to have brought some ice!!! HUMMMM maybe we should have done the shoot in that SNOWSTORM!!!!
I had a blast this afternoon!!!!
(more to come.. these are all the ones i could get to tonight!!! my husband would kill me if i was on here any longer!!)

Time Flies

2009-05-16T12:32:00.000-07:00

I LOve working with Family J.. we have been working on a little surprise for the mom's.. started as a Christmas present.. ok late Christmas present.. then a birthday for one mom.. errr Mother's day present? ok now it's just cause the kids love grandparents!! LOL
I needed a couple more shots of the kids and the entire family.. last time they had a Family shot was Littlest boy J was still in mommy! now he's rolling over.. almost sitting up!!! yes Time sure does fly by!

Spring HAS SPRUNG!

2009-05-16T12:19:00.001-07:00

O Finally!! the rain seems to have brought out all the buds and the green!! no more dirt , mud or snow hanging around! My son even got invloved in some gardening!

I have been getting more and more calls and emails for bookings.. so if you're thinking about it..do it now!
I will be having mini session week ends again.. so far one date is the 26th, 27th and 28th of June!
More coming!

Taera

Couldn't Resist!

2009-05-05T16:23:00.000-07:00

Ok, I should have been doing other things.. but when I saw these two playing on the jungle gym.. you just couldn't help but stop and shoot.. Well i couldn't anyways!

Sisters are soooo much fun! Pinks and Frills and pig tails.. sigh I see sooo much blue around the house and trucks and cars... it's nice to see the lil girls play for a change!
Thanks to N and K for letting me "Hang around!"

Pretty in Pink

2009-04-28T10:52:00.000-07:00

I love black and white.. any chance I get I convert to black n white or sepia... When I shoot alot of the time my brain is in black and white.. but this lil cutie.. with the beautiful pinks in her blanket.. her outfits.. I had a really hard time converting any of my shots! The pink just enhances the angelic look of baby L..

altho a little fussy this day.. we still got a couple shots in...

can't miss a shot with mommy!

SPring time with Family M

2009-04-27T06:37:00.000-07:00

I have had the pleasure of capturing this family in their many milestones in life.... wedding day, first born.. pregnancy .. and now I finally got to meet little josh... baby #2 ( shot while mommy M was pregnant) family photos are always fun... one smiles.. everyone else blinks.. but sometimes you just happen to click right at the right time!

it's nice that spring is FINALLY HERE! I hate shooting indoors and would rather not use flash... that's not true.. I purposely broke my flash so I have an excuse not to use it. ;) I just wish it hadn't been raining and cold... here we are today MONDAY and it's beautiful, sunny and going to be waaaarm! never fails! Don't worry Mommy M there are many more cute pics of your family and the boys.. I will have your link up soon!

Mommy Cards

2009-04-22T07:22:00.000-07:00

What better way to hand out information for playdates than with these adorable Mommy Cards? No more grabbing for a piece of scrap paper, these non perforated cardstock cards contain all your pertinent information, a must have for busy parents!
These great cards are really not just for parents - use them for your business, kids first business card, anything you wish!

Grandparents - a mommy card makes a great gift to help them show off their grandkids!
Pets - great to take along to the dog park to arrange doggie play dates (hey- you're a mom/dad to your pet too, right?)
Teen or college kid - email address, my space page, face book info and more (can you hear them now? "Cool Mom!" - they probably never use those two words together, eh?)
*NEW* Summer Camp Cards - help your kids stay in touch with friends they meet at camp.
Blog owners - have a blog? Get a professional looking card to increase your traffic

Don't forget Dads too...

REALLY BAD BLOGGER

2009-04-22T07:20:00.000-07:00

wow
where does the time go!? one second the snow was barely falling and then poof! it's melted, the ice is out , the snowmobiles have been put away and the ATV's are out!
CRAZY!
I have been getting lots of emails about spring and summer portraits.. if the weather co-operates we should be able to start booking the outdoor shoots soon!!! YEAH!

I will have a couple more posts up shortly.. including MOMMY CARDS! talk about handy to have!

Hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable winter...
NOW BRING ON SUMMER!

Taera

Brother n Sister

2009-04-20T07:01:00.000-07:00

Winter is sooo much fun!!! Hats, mitts scarves and cute little red noses... ok as long as it's not a Runny NOSE!!! :) Shots in the winter are great.. kids are running around keeping warm.. being silly throwing snow at each other.... it's my favorite season.. but a good set of long johns keep me warm!

Almost a month.. Little Man "L"

2009-01-13T12:52:00.000-08:00

o my! can life go by quickly or WHAT!? this lil guy was born just before Christmas.. and since then life has gotten in our way of shooting this precious lil munchkin.... but Finally I was able to see him and get his first photo sitting!!! it was sooo worth the wait... and I think Mommy P is on the mend ... guess sometimes 3rd time is not a charm for recovery! good thing she has daddy M and help from lil L's big brothers!!! one of them just couldn't help but be in some of the shots!!! :)

tag team!!!

2009-01-01T19:08:00.000-08:00

Yes it's another pregnancy! and DUe only a few days LATER!!! SHEESH!

I missed Mommy T's first pregnancy... but Got her this time!! even a Cameo from soon to be big bro B and Daddy P!!!! you guys all look great!!!

Soon!!!!

2009-01-01T18:59:00.000-08:00

#2 is on the way!!! Momma B looks different yet the same as the first pregnancy.. a lil different here and there.. I am NOT making any guesses as to the sex... everytime I predict..well i'm wrong!!! I had a great time....#3 Family M?????? Ok no more talk , just the pics!!!

Long time waiting

2008-12-29T19:16:00.001-08:00

These were shot for a MOM n DAD as a surprise!!! I had to wait until after Christmas to post these as "MOM" AKA "A.J." looks at my blog !

These sisters were a lot of fun.. but heck when don't I have fun!!! throw in some hats, scarves and a bit of Attitude and ya have a parrrrttteeee! I think we might have worried a few passerby's but it's okay no animals were harmeD!!! ? And ladies,. you did put the hose back right?

sweet peas

2008-12-28T16:58:00.000-08:00

O these two! I have been hearing about these lil twins before they were even born!!! and NOW I got the chance to see them and capture them!!!! I could have spent all day there.. they were so good!!! I think lil "O" smiled at me.. or was it "E"... there are sooo many to put up.. i'm sure I will add more.. but just incase any of the Family is popping on.. here are a couple to get going..

'TIS the SEASON!

2008-12-19T16:59:00.000-08:00

When brothers and sisters team together to smile, laugh and show some love for the camera... yup these three were fun alright! Did i mention we picked the COLDEST DAY!? o my gosh.. my hands were so cold , on the drive home I really thought they were going to fall off!!!
But everyone had a great time... it's ok, my fingers are fine now...I am not sure how Dad is doing!!! he looked pretty cold , and he was in his truck! I'm sure after a couple cups of hot cocoa everyone was fine... I am so sorry for not getting these pics up sooner for you.. and I am working away on getting you your link for the rest of the pictures.. just when I think I have chosen all of them.. pop! there's another one i just have to put in!!!

These are my favorites.. so far.. oo I just found another!!! soo hard to choose!!!

what do you mean "not a virus"???

2008-12-10T07:21:00.001-08:00

So my computer was infected.. 53 of them infact... thanks to facebook...
It has taken my GURU a lot of time to get my system back up and running.. HOWEVER the good news is nothing is lost.. just my computer when it was connected to the internet was slow and shut down.... BUT EVERYTHING IS THERE!! I should be getting it back later today so until then , I'm going to keep cleaning my house and doing things I have been neglecting!!! ha!

Previews will be coming shortly and also holiday package specials .

Ho HO Ho!
hope the shopping is going well!!!

Taera

Baby J on the way

2008-11-25T12:51:00.000-08:00

Well she is almost here.! ooo did i say SHE maybe it's HE.. Family J claims they haven't found out... I have a feeling GIRL! no BOY! wait maybe a girl.. sigh I just don't know.. LOL i hope for pink.. would be sooo nice to shoot a little girl again.. all delicate n flowers and oooo I guess i'm getting ahead of myself!!!!

This is Mommy' J's FIRST maternity series! the first two... I guess our lives were just to busy to connect to do pictures.. but at least we got 1 out of 3.. maybe they will have a fourth.. ???? ya i think i can hear them from here.. NO! LOL!!!! mom and dad are awesome parents and I hope I am half as good as they are !!!

ok I think i'm rambling!!!! here's a lil sneak peek!!!! :)

Family 4 J almost 5 J's!!!

2008-11-23T05:21:00.000-08:00

There's nothing that says CANADIAN WINTER like snowmobiling in the backyard... after the first snowfall!!! I LOOOVE IT! A was able to rip it up in the backyard, and ya Daddy J you are right there will be NOOOO snow left.. and it's not your son's fault.. AHUM I cannot put the pics up because of the surprise factor! "MUUHAA HAA" to quote Daddy J!!!

I had so much fun as always with this family! Looking forward to welcoming baby J soon!!!

Add some craziness to life!

2008-11-23T04:33:00.000-08:00

Yes that's exactly what I have done... CRAZY!!! I am seriously considering commiting myself!!! On top of , capturing memories, a 14 month old son, 2 large dogs, a husband and his garage, I have taken on more!!!! I used to be in the snowmobile industry hosting a television show.. WELL an opportunity arose and i'm going to be co-hosting with some of the best in the biz!!! Snowtrax Television!!!! yipppeee!!!! http://www.snowtraxtv.com/
This is going to be a perfect fit for me, my family and business!!! During the winter months I'll be riding sleds, covering events and destinations... there are only a few families out there that will venture into our Canadian winter for a photo session...!!! AND I WILL BE AVAILABLE for those fellow CRAZIES!!!! ;)
But be ready!! spring, Summer and FALL TMP- will be back shooting 24/7 !!!

IF you are wanting Christmas Cards, enlargements. Christmas Shoots with the family or gifts for the season, PLEASE put in your orders, or bookings before Dec 10th or I cannot guarantee I will have time to edit and get them printed for you!

LET IT SNOW!
Hope to see some of you on the trails!!!

Taera.

but I don't want to jump....

2008-11-23T04:27:00.000-08:00

CAn you believe this is what AZ man had to say when I asked him to jump on his bed!????

my gosh!!!! needless to say a little while later after a pillow fight with dad and some snowmobiling in the back yard he was ready to JUMP into the sky!!!! I thought since his efforts were so "uplifting" he deserved his own post!!!

Family FFFF for FREEEZING!!

2008-11-17T12:05:00.001-08:00

Say ICE CREAM! that's what this family felt like!!! We'd been trying for shoot #2 for a couple weeks.. Mom F really wanted some snow on the ground... Saturday was our prime day.. however RAIN OUT!!! But mother nature was on our side Sunday Morning!!!! SNOW!!! prestine Snow and beautiful blue sky with a few clouds.... well that quickly turned into grey snow clouds.. but that's ok!! WE headed out to the trail near their house...lucky for Dad it was a quick ATV ride to home for a fire.. I will not NOT tell my husband how you started it..!!!

Had a great day!!! and Kaeden even accompanied Mommy on this shoot!! Altho he slept for most of it!! ha ha!

3 .. just tuckered me out!

2008-11-05T18:08:00.000-08:00

WOW auntie A you have your hands full!!! I cannot believe how much energy is required for 3!!!! and such different personalities! Miss H, full of smiles and poses! Miss K... sweet, helpful and quiet.. Mr L!!! If you would stay still long enough.. LOL!!! fun times at the zoo.. these three were awesome! now mum's the word.. noooo telling secrets until christmas for mom and dad.. HA! good luck anutie A!!!!

Had lots of fun... and now i'm off to bed.. a friend told me before 9pm.. i'm old... Am I ??? oo it's 9:10, i can feel myself turning into a pumpkin!!! ;)

Lil baby boy Cash is here!

2008-11-04T11:02:00.000-08:00

OO it seems sooo long ago we did the soon to be Family shot!! and here he is!!! 10 days old already! THis lil guy was no fuss.. no muss.. o wait , I take back the muss... lil Cash is a first for me... not only did we get a little shower.. mostly on himself, and he didn't like that too much ( I mean who would!) but ahum , no diaper on..we even waited until he'd gone.. there just seemed to be so much from such a lil man!and i'm not talking about a pee anymore! It's ok mom, everything washes... :)

thanks so much for letting me be part of all your big steps in life's journey....

Mommy G - there are soooo many. here are but a few , I'll get some to you shortly!

just the two of them.. and their dogs..

2008-11-02T17:25:00.000-08:00

Don't let the bright sunshine fool you.. it certainly did fool me.. until I got out in the wind.. and boy o boy winter is on the way! luckily we were on the move for most of the shoot.. and for L's sake hiding in the shade!

thanks guys I had a GREAT time!

what more can I say...

it's a dogs life!!!!

NOOO IDEA

2008-11-02T16:52:00.000-08:00

these two friends had no idea what craziness they'd be getting into when then they signed on... here are just a few from the first session.... session two will be happening in the next week or so.. unless that snows hits us.. hummm tutu's in the snow anyone!?

o tiny, lovable n mmmm baby fresh!

2008-10-24T05:16:00.000-07:00

you forget how small they really are until you pick them up and you only need one arm! This Lil man was sooo sweet, no fuss, no mess.. ooo wait yes a lil wet mess all over daddy's stereo.. but we won't tell him.. ;) and really you can wash just about anything these days!

so cute and precious.. almost makes me want to have another... I SAID ALMOST!

Family F...boys will be boys...

2008-10-21T08:47:00.000-07:00

Capital F for FUN! tons of fun these three were! Polite ,willing to try anything and they even sat still for me!!! Big brother RJ kept them in line! ;) and did i mention soooo handsome??? lookit those smiles!

"A brother is a friend given by nature."
Author: Gabriel Marie Jean Baptiste Legrouve

I am sooo excited I get to do more photo's of these guys in November!

let's hope for snow!!!

Flying by....

2008-10-21T07:48:00.000-07:00

My how kids grow up quickly!

Had a chance to do Annual Xmas pictures for the J family.. soon it will be 3 lil ones in the picture.. but you can't really call A a lil one anymore! Off to school he is... WOW. Seems like yesterday I shot him cuddled in his mommy's arms...

And of course lil brother S

Pumpkin Pickin time

2008-10-21T07:17:00.001-07:00

This past week end I was able to spend some FAMILY time and with friends at Caza Berry farms. It was awesome .. We were able to get our pumpkins just before the BIG frost...

Yes even time for a family Picture!!! thanks for snappin the shutter T!

PWSC just a few....

2008-10-20T12:04:00.000-07:00

Taking photo's for a GREAT cause!

This past week end I did a fundraiser for the Peterborough Womens Soccer Club.. so part of the sitting fee went towards the club.... if you missed out ladies.. we are going to do it again.. or email me and I can book you on a different day!

Here's the Past President kids,aka- too small,TOO tall and sorta small !

and the New President's Children

Dad & his GIRLS

2008-10-17T09:18:00.000-07:00

"All Black and White.." oooo music to my ears!! that request just sets off the creative juices! and boy was I ever happy to hear them!!!!

Did I mention all Daddy's girls???Yes even puppy Millie was part of the action! This was one of those fun days

, rolling in the grass (yet avoiding cow poo and spiders..) the girls were great! up for anything.. climbing trees and dad was laid back and easy going... A PERFECT shoot! and i must say myself the pictures turned out fantastic!

TurKEY ON THE TABLE!

2008-10-17T05:06:00.001-07:00

YUp! that was our catch phrase for the day with this FUN Family!!!!

I had so much fun with these kids.. I was laughing so hard a couple times I think my shots were blurry because I couldn't see!!! The location on the Family Farm was AMAZING!!! I am going to have to pay them to use their barns, fences, fields and the "weeds" lol! Tall grasses are not WEEDS!~! they are PROPS! :)

"Hey Taera - Loved the pics and showed them to Craig last night. I am thinking that boot one is going in our mud - room above the coat-hook!!!!It is awesome. Can't wait to see the rest.... We had a lot of fun too - the kids loved it - very painless...sometimes picturetaking can be so stuffy. Jocelyn was still yelling Turkey on the Table the next day. "

DUE DATE 17.10.2008

2008-10-17T04:36:00.000-07:00

Yes today is the day for this beautiful soon to be Mommy! I was able to shoot Gina and Ki Hak Last week, but alas yes you got it! BAD BLOGGER... I really think I should start the BBA club (bad bloggers Anonymous) Luckily I was on the ball for proofing the photo's and got them back before the baby was born.. has baby arrived yet?

"My husband and I would like to thank you for the wonderful experience. You have kept us smiling and laughing throughout the photo shoot. The pictures turned out lovely. We especially loved the black and white shots. There are just too many to choose from. Thank you for everything Taera~! Gina & Ki Hak "

Family days....

2008-09-30T03:54:00.000-07:00

Can you believe that fall is here!? The leaves are changing colour.. wait scratch that THEY HAVE CHANGED! and are now falling!!! I guess that means thanksgiving is just around the corner.. and then SNOW beautiful snow! and Christmas!!! I really should start shopping.. ha! I am sure you will see me frantically trying to shop the week before!
Some families plan ahead, and luckily this is one of them!
with new Addition lil Man C, he will be having his first Christmas this year!
With the beautiful weather I was worried we would have to share our location.. Luck on our side , besides the birds we were all alone.

IT was an awesome day and the lil guy was just fantastic! Every picture I have is either a smile , sorta smile or a fistful of grass to the mouth... and Mom and Dad , you guys were great as well!!

O So "Bell a"

2008-09-19T05:46:00.001-07:00

At Nine Months this one gave me a run! quite the mover and shaker! Just had a beautiful shot.. and zoom zoom zoom she was gone!

A BIG best friend that's for sure!

I could have taken pictures of this lil one all day long.. and I have quite a few pics to prove it! A real treat this little girl was...I knew she would be great in pics when I first saw her.. but she is a little doll

Baby "A" on the way!

2008-09-11T10:54:00.000-07:00

I was fortunate enough to shoot this couple's wedding.. I was a guest and just had to bring my camera.. ;) oddly enough during the photo's I was almost "be-headed" by a gate.. lovely outdoor wedding complete with the bride riding in with horse n carriage.. long story short.. I still have my head on my shoulders.. well sometimes.

Now the next step in their journey is "Family" and is expecting soon too! I can hardly wait to see this lil one in the upcoming weeks!

thank you family A for letting me part of all your big steps in life!

Bellies!

2008-09-09T17:25:00.000-07:00

It's amazing that every tummy is different, lower, higher, all out front.. round as a beach ball... Mom to be P is not due until December.. so more Bigger Belly pics will be up at a later date!

You have probably seen Lil Man "s" in other shoots.. but i'm not sure if he's ever shown this side before!!!

White , not pink!

2008-09-06T10:51:00.000-07:00

Ok so if a wedding is as close as i can get to a lil girl photoshoot than so be it!

J & M and sweet lil S became a family in August (yes it has taken me this long! I know bad blogger!) it was a great backyard event with friends n family!

Congrats to Family F!!!!!

ALL BOYS! ?

2008-09-06T10:39:00.000-07:00

I really am not sure what happened in 2007/08 but boy o boy are there ever a lot of boys out there! lil K who is not big boy K was at the cottage on the long week end. I was able to nab a couple shots of him while he was still... sorta.. for a split second he was still.

It certainly helped having mom hang onto him!

Maybe i'll be lucky and see lots of pink dresses in the fall?

Little Man "C"

2008-09-06T09:23:00.000-07:00

O what a cutie!!!
kids seem to find something new and keep doing it over n over again... Lil C had this face.. he would do it for mom anytime she said his name!!! I guess mom & dad had a pretty good laugh at all the pictures with this "new face" Luckily he was a good boy and smiled for the camera as well!

sometimes lil guys just get tired...

But he ended with a big grin.. and a piece of grass in his mouth. ;)

6 Months!

2008-09-04T07:28:00.000-07:00

Boy does time EVER fly! I remember with this lil guy couldn't sit up! let alone sit on his tractor! amazing what a few months will do! Family was fantastic.. we are even getting DAD a little bit better with taking directions!!! let's hope that the wee one takes after mom for directions! :)

Here they GROW again!

2008-09-03T06:50:00.000-07:00

I have had the pleasure of capturingquite a few milestones for these lil guys..... A few of my fav's

Big Sisters need photo's too!

2008-08-27T12:44:00.000-07:00

Ever notice when there is a newborn.. either the older sibling wants nothing to do with having their picture taken or is sooo much in the lens.. you can't get a shot of the baby...

This gal, well it was much better shooting outdoors.. I just sat back and watched her go..

Little Girls are just too cute!

2008-08-27T12:04:00.000-07:00

What a DOLL! this Cutie was great! very curious, watching everything that I did and when Mommy was around, she was all smiles!!!

Precious as a "Lily"

2008-08-23T08:35:00.000-07:00

This lil cutie was chillaxin on the beach ... at three months enjoying her first family vacation.

bad blooger

2008-08-23T07:46:00.000-07:00

So I have decided, I am a horrible Blogger... and plus it's been a really busy summer! Here and there, plus with a 10month old... things are a Little Crazy! However with that said I am going to sit down today and put up some of the summer shoots I have done. At least I got a few in of my son!

So let's hope for all of you patient parents... your kids will be up soon!!!

Hope everyone had a great summer!

Taera

Lil Bums!

2008-07-05T04:48:00.000-07:00

These cousins were so cute.. grabbing each others feet, knocking each other down...I think i must have shot about 100 frames of them playing...I'm sure as they get older and "mom" pulls out these pics they will be - embarrassed in their early teens, horrified when dating, and finally appreciative when showing these photo's to their own children.

This series was un-expected so we didn't know what we'd get from the kids, but "L" and "A" were in fine form and gave everyone a show!

"Cousin to cousin we'll always be, Special friends from the same family tree."

And Baby makes 3!

2008-06-30T13:04:00.000-07:00

OOOOOOOOOO newborns!!! you have to love them!!! all snuggly and cuddly.. precious lil hands and feet and sleeping anywhere!

Pics with Mom & Dad

Outdoor family portraits have to be my favorite... especiallywhen a meaningful location is captured, The family Cabin had great woods, a lake fantastic log cabin and is on the family property, a great spot for family time.!

McQuaid Baby Day!

2008-06-30T08:03:00.000-07:00

Can you SAY CHEEEEEESE!?

It's always nice when the weather is WRONG! Especially when the shoot is outdoors!!! The lighting for kids is soo much better than the harsh flash!

Lil Cutie "A" started the morning off right! A posing beauty she was!

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN!!!

2008-06-25T06:10:00.001-07:00

Big Boy "A" heads off to school this year!

We had a great time on his play set, definately monkeying around this guy was!

Thanks for a great afternoon of fun! We got everything done before the rain moved in! Good luck this fall in school A you will have a great time!

TURNING ONE!

2008-06-24T12:30:00.000-07:00

lil boy "S" is turning into lil MAN "S"

time sure flies with kids!

I can remember taking pics of this lil one at 6 months, he certainly posed a different set of challenges this time.... like staying still long enough for me to focus & shoot!!! Not easy with a broken arm in a cast! This afternoon in the "j" family backyard was so much fun! speed wobbles, slides and even to garden hose added some giggles n squeals of delight!

I can hardly wait to see what 18 months brings!!! See you then smiley "S"!

sugar n spice n everything nice..

2008-05-08T08:34:00.000-07:00

that's what lil "S" is made of!

She is such a lil cutie-pe-tutie! nice and tiny features and light as a feather... her smiles were catching for sure... and when her dada came in the room... big smiles...

Boys WILL Be BOYS!

2008-05-01T12:46:00.001-07:00

O boy O boy! these two were a handful... of FUN that is! Lil man "W" was so excited, and is a super big brother to lil "L" . Both boys were full of smiles and giggles... I can only imagine what fun these two will have growing up together.. they even stayed still for pics with mom!