tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72575673588911735882024-10-24T16:55:00.080-03:00Bella Marie Photography specializes in maternity, newborn, children, and family lifestyle portrait photography. Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.Bella Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08656593595513286696noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257567358891173588.post-91116399738849006252011-02-07T16:29:00.001-04:002011-02-19T17:16:56.091-04:00

A big Congratulations to Shannon, Craig and Olivia on their handsome little addition to their family!  Shannon gave birth to a little boy in December - here are our favorite photos from their family/maternity session that were taken in the fall.  Enjoy! (Previous Sneak Peek posting can be viewed here)

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We did this family's photo session last fall which was so much fun! They wanted to photograph their family of three before it grew to four which happened on January 22nd. Congratulations! Here are some of our favourites from that session. Stay tuned for their newborn photos!    

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We had the pleasure of taking photos for this special family - including their new addition - their puppy named Tubby!  This was our largest group to date and we couldn't have had better weather or better models to work with.  It was such a pleasure to have been a part of capturing these memories for Denise and Brian.  Your children were so much fun and we'll take pictures of them

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There are certain activities that I typically only do once or twice a year but every time I do them I always say that I should do them more often… golf...curling… I tend to only buy things that are on sale.  I just cannot resist those bright discount stickers. I am somewhat of a worry wart. The only province I have yet to visit is Saskatchewan but I heard that I’m not missing much. I love

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Well - It's been a while for me....but better late than never! 1.   My little boy learned a new word over Christmas - "DVD"...He says it so clearly and it's just so cute! 2.   My immune system really sucks. 3.   I still dream about the house that motivated me to get through school....someday.... 4.   On that topic, I frequent MLS and can sometimes recite house

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A fast workday is awesome… but what is even better is a slow weekend that seems to never end. I am afraid of clowns. I always tear up whenever I hear bagpipes… not too sure why… I am a dog person. I am most happy when the people around me are happy. I love dance movies, musicals and movies from the 80’s… Girls Just Wanna Have Fun…Footloose... Dirty Dancing… Rent… I love Broadway musicals… the

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our wonderful clients, family and friends!We can't thank you enough for your support in 2010 and we are excited for 2011.

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Whenever my husband and I watch a movie at home, I am guaranteed to fall asleep on the couch. Even if I am totally into the movie… I worked in Calgary for two summers during university at a trust company. The first big ticket item that I saved up all of my pennies for was a CD player.  I thought I had enough for a CD but didn't factor in tax and was so disappointed. I

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I am scared to death of walking though the parking garage at work on a daily basis mainly because of crazy birds that come out of nowhere...I have screamed as if there is someone coming at me with a knife one too many times... I once hit a pheasant on the NS/NB border and drove it all the way to Halifax in my grill...I am a city girl and no one ever told me that pheasants can't fly!  I cried

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I only thought it was fitting to add this photo because Tina and I will be attending the most talked about game of the season - Patriots vs Jets at Gillette on Monday night! Stephanie Halifax Family Photographer | Bella Marie Photography

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For the most part I am a store brand girl but there are certain brands I love like Dove, Colgate, Heinz Ketchup, Kraft Dinner - substitutes just won't do. Speaking of Kraft Dinner, I love to experiment with my KD and it drives my husband nuts.  I’ve tried adding salsa, tuna, ketchup, slice cheese, hard cheese, hot dogs… sometimes it works out and other times, not so much. Which brings

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This was our first family photo session with a puppy and it was so fun! Tubby is a new addition to their family and you can definitely feel the love for the little guy. We can't wait to share the rest of the photos, but in the meantime here is a sneak peak for the family.

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I took this photo of my friend, Ulanda, this summer near Queensland beach.  This is my absolute favorite photo from that session and is still one of my all time favorite photos to date!  I just love the tall, vibrant green grass and the wind blowing just right...not to mention the obvious - that Ulanda was a beautiful pregnancy model! Her long awaited and very loved baby girl was

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1.   I am still a kid at heart and absolutely love Disney movies. 2.   On the other hand, watching the same Disney movie over and over again can really grind my gears...For       instance, the Lion King a.k.a. "A-Ga-Ga"...all the time...seriously?! 3.   I worked in the garbage industry for 4 years while I finished my degree and was nick named

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I am so excited to be able to share these photos of Shannon, Craig and Olivia with everyone - finally!!!  I met Shannon and Olivia through a baby group that I had on the go whilst on maternity leave with Gavin.  Although Gavin hated other children touching his toys, including Olivia, us mommies faithfully met a couple of times a week to help each other through our sanity! It's always

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You can ask any family that has a dog and they will say their dog is a part of their family, like another child or sibling but furry. As a child I always wanted a dog, and I will never forget how it all started. My dad had a handful of lobsters sitting in a sink ready to be boiled.  I had a brilliant idea that if I wasn't going to have a puppy I would have a lobster for

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I love the ocean, beach fires and collecting beach glass along the shore but I hate touching sand. Go figure! The one place I try to visit every year is Rissers Beach. My ultimate favorite place! I love family get-togethers... 'Family is where the heart is' My husband is my best friend. Brady is my dog, my little 'fur child'. I like sushi... okay, I love sushi. My favourite season is

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Howdy all! Well - I went to the Costco today and noticed that they have ALL of their Christmas decorations out and it got me in the mood!  I was originally only supposed to show off one of my favorite photos on this lovely "Favorite Friday" but I just couldn't resist showing off a collection. I had to contain my emotions as I selected these photos.  They were all taken last November

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1.   I love love LOVE sour cream and onion chips! 2.   I am not a morning person - I'm a big night owl and that conflicts with my baby's schedule. Which       leads me right into point number 3... 3.   Coffee is my best friend. 4.   There is really nothing better than good bed linens and lingerie. 5.   I'm a perfectionist

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I think that it is safe to say that Madison was a natural in front of the camera.  Her brother, Daniel, was shy at first but we quickly learned that he fed off of his sister's energy and the occasional tickle!  Together, they were unstoppable! In my opinion, this beautiful Sunday afternoon was the best autumn weather we have seen yet!  Couple a beautiful day with a beautiful

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In an effort for you to get to know the photographers at Bella Marie Photography we are introducing two weekly posts to our blog! Tina and I will take turns every week to share a little about us.  On Wednesdays, the post will be called ‘10 Random Things’, which you will learn about our funny little quirks and what makes us tick. On Fridays the post will be called ‘Favorite Fridays’, it

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When Susan approached Tina and I to take her family photos I was so excited to get her son, Liam, in front of my lens. As a ginger and no children yet, I often wonder if I will be fortunate enough to one day have a little 'ginger snap' of my own. Liam was full of big toothless smiles and he was a joy to be around.  Thank you Chris and Susan for the opportunity to capture how precious&

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I know that both Stephanie and I felt very fortunate to photograph this lovely bunch.  Stephanie first introduced me to Kelly when our sons (who are very close in age and NEIGHBORS) were teeny tiny.  Ryan, the blue-eyed charmer in these photos, happens to be my baby Gavin's bestie!  Last Christmas, I got the opportunity to experiment with Ryan for a photo shoot and here we are,

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Our first photo session together as Bella Marie Photography was, literally, a walk in the park! We spent the afternoon with Jen, Steve and their daughter, Kate, at Oakfield Park.  We couldn't have asked for a better way to spend a beautiful autumn day. Kate was a joy and Jen and Steve naturally followed her lead. Here are a handful of our favorites from the day. We hope you enjoy and we

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