ALYSHA SLADEK PHOTOGRAPHY

Calgary Family and Wedding Photographer

5 Minute Project

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Every now and then I remember to pull out my camera to document the random little things that happen around the house. Every time I do I wish I did it more often!!  I want to push myself to capture more for my family and for me, so my goal for 2015 is to take 5 minutes at least once a month (hopefully more) to capture the little details of our day to day life. Thus begins my 5 Minute Project!! I’m excited for it and look forward to the challenge.

Today my little man decided he wanted to wear underwear for the first time ever! I’m so ready for him to be out of diapers, but not so much for the whole potty training part. But I will admit he looks absolutely adorable in his little super hero undies!

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8 is Great

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My darling daughter, Alivia,  just turned 8 and has chosen to be baptized a member of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We are so excited for her and love her to bits. I really wanted to have some photos of her in her beautiful baptism dress her grandma made. I am blessed to have an incredibly talented mom and even more so that she’ll use that talent to help me out. I asked her to make Alivia a dress for her baptism and even though she has a crazy schedule, she made things work to make the dress for me. Not only that but she used leftover lace from my wedding dress that she made and added it to the flower on Liv’s dress. It means so much to me. I love it  and so does Liv AND it looks darling on her! Thanks mom! Love you!

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Oregon

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Over spring break we packed up and drove the family for a little vacation to Oregon. Growing up (and let’s be honest, to this day) The Goonies has been one of my favorite movies. I’ve always loved how beautiful Oregon looked and have wanted to visit Astoria for as long as I can remember. Well, I can finally check it off the bucket list! And despite it taking us 2 days to get there it was absolutely worth it!! It was extremely windy, rainy and misty almost the entire time we were there, but I think it just added to the beauty.

Happy New Year!!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! I am so excited for this new year. It’s hard to believe 2013 is come and gone, but I’m looking forward to what 2014 has in store. And I wish everyone the best in this new year!

This year for Christmas my siblings and I gave the grandparents updated photos of all the grandkids. For my mom’s birthday a few years back we made a gallery wall of the then 7 grandkids. It was time to update “the wall” so this time we thought we’d try and keep them looking a little more coordinated (I’m sure my mom was tired of looking at the hot pink and bright turquoise my kids wore for family photos 3 years ago). I’m so pleased with how they turned out. I love how my family is growing – 11 grandkids ranging from 12 years – 3 months and another little one due in April.

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 

Here were a couple that didn’t make “the wall”, but I just love these kids and wanted to show them off. I think we need to make an “out take wall” now too!

 

Sweet Baby James; a personal post

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It’s not often I can convince my kids to let me take their picture, and James is getting to that age where he refuses to sit still. But I was dying to try out my new softbox! I have the most wonderful friends and family, and was absolutely spoiled for my birthday – a new 5 foot softbox! Beautiful newborn nest and blanket! More photography gear, beautiful jewelry, gift cards for the mall, and so much more. I cannot express my gratitude enough for their kindness and generosity. Thank you all so much!

Anyways, this softbox has been calling my name and I finally put it together and attempted photos of baby James. No, he’s definitely not a baby anymore, but he’s MY baby. And although these images are not perfect (I’m still learning studio lighting! and James did not cooperate), I LOVE them.

I love his little body, his chubby fingers and toes. I love the dirty looks he can give that make me crack up. For 19 months old he’s very polite, saying please and thank you more than his older siblings do. I love that he runs at a sprint to give a hug and kiss. I love my time snuggling him at night when the older kids are in bed. I love his silliness and his tender heart. I love this little boy. He’s stolen my heart.