i found a stray cat...

"Pretty, pretty good!"

2016-10-17T14:16:00.000-07:00

When you are taking a long exposure of the fire and someone steps in the shot! In the words of Larry David, I think it turned out pretty pretty good!
I have so many photos of campfires from all of our adventures this summer that it is nice to have something a bit different. I generally get caught up hanging with friends, playing guitar or even just staring at the fire that I often forget to take my camera out and end up snapping a few shots right before we leave. I'm glad I brought my tripod this time and got some cool shots!

Yup.... we found snow!

2016-10-08T21:15:00.000-07:00

It's thanksgiving and it snowed today so we obviously had to jump into the car and drive to it! Stoked these three were down for the adventure!

Blood, Sweat and Tears

2016-10-05T12:19:00.003-07:00

Well maybe not quite blood and tears. However it is so rewarding seeing your hard efforts pay off. There is something so satisfying about pulling carrots out of the ground that you have grown from seed... not to mention pulled out shrubs, dug a couple feet deep to ensure your carrots are long, digging up a bottle of Jack Daniels one foot under the dirt, then taking all the weeds out, planting rows of seeds and then patiently waiting every day for them to sprout!! Dedication to watering and weeding daily pays off when you have a fridge full of these beauties!
Oh, and yes.... I did dig up a bottle of Jack. It was opened with one swig gone and buried a foot deep in the garden. I can only imagine how it got there. It is now on display in the garage and referred to as "The Garden Whiskey."

Autumn Camping

2016-09-29T08:09:00.001-07:00

We had the camping trifecta last weekend. What a great way to celebrate three birthdays of some of your closest friends! Can't wait to do it again!

Autumn Eves

2016-09-22T22:54:00.004-07:00

What a beauty night for a drive to Port Moody to take engagement photos for some friends! I felt a bit rusty tonight as I haven't dedicated enough time to my photography in the last two and a half weeks. It's definitely easy to shake the cobwebs off when having a view as beautiful as this one! I love nothing more than the smell of autumn in the air and a beautiful sunset. Makes the long week just seem to melt behind you.

Mr. Soda Pop

2016-09-15T14:07:00.003-07:00

I guess considering that this blog is called "I found another stray cat", I should probably post a photo of a cat at some point!
This is Mr. Soda Pop, also known as PopCan, Sodie, SP, shit head and *$&%!$@ SODA at 4:30 in the morning. I won't say I immediately fell in love with this little guy, or vice versa. He was very wary of me at first and butt scratches are definitely NOT his thing. Don't try to force cuddle him or tell him to come in late at night. He has slowly but surely warmed up to me and is now my snuggle buddy at night, unless Ivan beats him there first, or kicks him out. I think I am going to have to find kitty ritalin so we can sleep at night!

First time for everything

2016-09-13T18:20:00.002-07:00

These two little turkeys have never been camping before until this summer! It was amazing being able to share this experience with them as I am an avid camper. They entertained themselves for endless hours playing with rocks, building houses for ants, and creating art out of the natural elements. They also had their first experience eating smores, which is one I'm sure they will remember for a while. Can't wait to take them camping again and next time we can explore more!

Saturday afternoon dreamin'

2016-09-10T16:33:00.000-07:00

In April I finished all my courses for my BSW, other than my final practicum, so I decided to hop on a plane with a friend down to Hawaii! Now that the weather has shifted and summer ended promptly on September 1, I am ready to jump on a plane again!

It was a good day

2016-09-09T19:36:00.001-07:00

I finally got to take my partner in crime to one of my most favourite places! The landscape and sky are always perfect there. Sunsets that seems to last for hours. The light is always on point. And the air always smells so sweet and fresh. There are also apples trees growing wild and there are horses and deer everywhere. This is my paradise.

Adventuring

2016-09-07T09:02:00.002-07:00

This guy is the best adventuring buddy. Every time I see a cool photo op he slams on the brakes and we explore! This is from when we went camping on Lillooet Lake. The weather was not the greatest so we drove around taking photos and eventually found the hot springs. On the way back the water was so beautiful and green that we had to stop, although I refused to get in because it is absolutely freezing!!

Camping Naps

2016-09-06T18:04:00.002-07:00

There may not be anything better than having a nap while on holidays. In saying that, obviously the first thing I did when we got Lil Fred was set up a bed in the back and took a nice long nap, although in hindsight I should have waited until the sun was gone! Regardless, I can't wait for our next camping trip when I can get extra cozy in there and not have to worry about getting eaten by battle wolf or a forest monster in the middle of the night.

Better late than never!

2016-09-05T18:35:00.000-07:00

It's been a long time since posting here! I am feeling inspired and creative again... of course just in time to get back to school and finish my never ending degree. My photography has seemed to always help me realize that there is life outside of school and that I can still pursue my passion. It is also a nice break from the ordinary and a chance to create beautiful images that tell stories. It's good to be back!

Three very long days later, we welcomed Lil Fred into the family this weekend! We will do much adventuring together! @kingratface #niskonlithlake #chasebc #safefrombears #elyseannaphotography#vancouverphotographer #kamloopsphotographer #explorebc#beautifulbritishcolumbia

Happy Birthday Norah!!!

2015-06-28T11:16:00.001-07:00

This little peanut turned 3 yesterday! Wish I could be on the other side of the world to give her a huge snuggle and steal her cake! XOXO

These two

2015-05-14T11:43:00.002-07:00

This is from my last trip to Switzerland where I got off the train from the airport at 11am and was at Carnival by 2pm. These two did not allow any time for jet lag. They pumped me full of cheese and beer and sprayed me repeatedly with silly string. I am still (four months later) finding confetti!

When things just don't go your way...

2015-03-31T09:07:00.002-07:00

YELL AT IT!! The philosophy of Norah, my goddaughter and niece.

Just a typical day in Switzerland

2015-02-17T06:17:00.001-08:00

Upon my arrival here we went to Carnival in the village. It is a festival which is meant to chase away the evil winter spirits. There are bands, floats and crazy masks... which are quite impressive. The children get dressed up and throw confetti at everyone and it is a big party. It was a great way to forget about the fact that I hadn't slept in 20 hours!

Bring me snow now!

2015-01-30T21:23:00.004-08:00

PLEASE! School has gotten to the best of me and I've been cooped up for a week studying for a final... if it were to snow right now I would feel ok about sitting on the couch all day long eating and drinking tea and eating and eating and eating.... and I would be really happy!!

Used House of Vintage

2015-01-22T13:40:00.001-08:00

Here's a sneak peak of the shoot I did for #UsedHouseofVintage in Vancouver. It was a super cold yesterday morning, however Megs found the perfect cure for cold toes: pouring peppermint tea on them and wrapping them in a $9000 fur... whatever works! Makeup by #MeredithLacosseMakeup

Snowshoeing with Jr and Big Chief

2015-01-19T18:12:00.000-08:00

Everyone seems to be getting hitched! These two tried hiding it from us as to surprise everyone, however I've know them both too long and Jestine is really bad at lying! I'm really stoked for the big day!
This was my from last day in the loops over the Christmas break. I extended my trip a day or two because there was a huge dump of snow and I had to get my fill. The three of us went snowshoeing up at McConnell lake for the afternoon. One of us saw moose tracks... and the rest of us saw ski poles... No names mentioned!

Mr and Mrs Stretch

2015-01-13T14:31:00.000-08:00

Love you guys!

Dear Ruth, It was worth the redecorating!

2015-01-09T10:20:00.002-08:00

I completely rearranged Cassi's parent's bedroom to take some cool photos! I am sorry Ruth and Harley for not putting it back the way it was... I blame Cassi!

Cassi Cassi Cassi Stretch

2015-01-07T15:58:00.001-08:00

This gal and I go way back... She is my best friend and my rock. It was such an honour to be part of her and Jay's wedding party! Obviously I had to take a ton of photos in between getting ready and trying to dodge Dylan's photo bombs! You looked absolutely stunning Cass!

These two....

2014-12-22T14:02:00.002-08:00

Elsa and Andrew Weir share a moment in Punta Cana, Dominica. November 2014

Punta Cana, Dominican

2014-12-04T09:50:00.002-08:00

I'm finished school for the semester and going through the photos from Elsa's wedding. I just love how delicate the back of her dress is. She definitely wears it very well!

A little sunshine for this cold evening...

2014-11-23T22:03:00.000-08:00

Well I've lost my tan and I've only been home for two weeks! This photo is from when the girls and I went for lunch one day and walked back to our resort along the beach. It sure is nice looking back at all the photos I took to feel a little warmth, however I will admit that I am quite enjoying the crisp weather.