Baby Billie is not a baby anymore!

The “original” Franklins

Andrew and Leanne. Andrew has the best smile! Men, take note! I first met these two at the Slim Thorpe Gala when they were pitching in with the bartending, and I liked them immediately. They’re just good people!

My favorite, favorite family ever – Brendan, Kaylie, Holden and Billie. LOVE THEM. Kaylie and I plan the Lloydminster bridal show together, among other projects and of course weddings, so her family is just an extension of my own!

Krista, Casin and Kobie – Kaylie’s twin sister and her two kids! I’d never met Krista before, but of course, I now love her too.

Kobie started playing peek-a-boo. So cute!

Wild children!

Nana, Papa and the grandchildren … and a dog!

Cowpeople and kids!

A fun one – Andrew and Kobie were trying to rope Krista!

Handsome Holden!

Buckaroo Billie!

Cowgirl Kobie!

Krista and Kobie

All the ladies

I love this one – but we’re missing a few people!

The whole crew again!

Krista’s escort, Kyle, was all smiles and laughter – so fun!

Beautiful blue skies!

This was totally their idea – but it was funny!

After the provincial park, we decided to hit the playground across from the Alliance church for a few more photos.

With Krista’s sweet ride

This one is my favorite!

I am also planning a fall portrait marathon in Vermilion for September 18! Same price, same location, same contact information.

We shot the session at the Vermilion Heritage Museum and thereabouts. It was a gorgeous day for a graduation!

First up was beautiful Jalin. She is a classic beauty, a really smart young woman, and she plays and teaches violin, to boot.

Seriously, how AMAZEBALLS are Jalin’s eyes??

Next up – twin brothers Cols and Kenton. LOVE their wardrobe choices! So much fun!

Some class photos – with the addition of the lovely Shelby.

I love railroad tracks!

A gust of wind came and blew poplar fuzz all over. It was a fun little moment!

I highly recommend doing your grad session on a day other than your actual grad – a few days beforehand for young men who are renting their suits, or afterwards, if the grad is a girl. It’s much more relaxing, enjoyable and the dress doesn’t have to stay 100% sparkling clean! Grad days can be so hectic with scheduling and commitments and family, that it’s nice to not have to worry about photos, too.

We started the session off at Dellaney’s home. They have this beautiful driveway that has a natural canopy of trees growing over it. LOVE!

Isn’t she just stunning?

Quick shot with mom – mom is beautiful, too!

The little Allendale United Church was close by (built in 1954), so we pulled in on our way into town for a few photos there. I adore old churches.

There’s that beautiful blue sky!

Then we headed into town for some photos at the Vermilion Agricultural Society grounds. It’s one of my favorite locations to photograph at!

This one might be my favorite. But I have a LOT of favorites from this session!

I rarely bring furniture or props with me – I think it’s way more fun to use what you find at the location. I dragged this bench over from the judge’s stand to use for a few shots. Don’t worry, I put it back afterwards!

First up was Garrett, who was the only grad to get any sunshine that day! The sun disappeared, the wind picked up, and it got COLD after this session.

We shot at the family acreage north of Vermilion. It was great to see this family again – I also photographed Garrett’s brother, Michael, when he graduated three years ago.

Garrett’s escort is the lovely Stephanie. LOVE her dimples!

Gorgeous family – and they’re beautiful on the inside, too.

Garrett and Carolyn. If all men measure their prospective future wives against the example set by their mothers, Garrett’s sure got a great example to work from! Carolyn is awesome.

Cutie patooties. I want to feed them perogies.

There’s that blue sky! I wish it had stuck around for the rest of the day.

One of Stephanie by herself …

And Garrett flew solo for a shot, too!

Handsome lads! I can’t believe how much they both grew up in the three years since I last saw them.

Next up was Nic. I’ve known Nic’s mom, Dana, on a casual basis for years, and I met her husband at a wedding last summer, so it was awesome to get to meet their kids!

This is “The Pouty Tree.” When the tree, and Nic, were much smaller, and Nic’s parents were having their wedding photos done here, he went and pouted under this tree. So of course, we needed a picture with the tree again!

They are the happiest bunch of people! I love how Dana is laughing in half the photos!

I love Jass’ steeze. She’s rocking that look! And check out dad – it takes a real man to pull off a hot pink shirt!

Nic’s sister, Jass, and his date, Harlie.

Nic and Harlie, sittin’ in a tree … no joke, they started dating again shortly after this!

Jersey from grandma and grandpa

Such an adorable pair!

I got Harlie to sit on Nic’s knee, so she could be taller for once. So there, Nic!

Nic is 6’6″. So I had to make him sit for a few – there’s only so much looking up I can do!

The Captain Morgan pose.

Nic is allllll about photos. I love that quality in a subject.

Boys and their toys ……

And last but not least, Daniel! Also, a few of his brother, Andrew, who graduated from NAIT this year. We photographed this session out at his grandparent’s beautiful acreage north of Vermilion. It was the perfect location – I may start petitioning to be adopted into the family so that I can use it more often!

Daniel must be doing something right – he was both the official escort for this lovely young lady, AND he had a date of his own with his beautiful girlfriend, Brooke.

With parents and grandparents. The Webbs are one of Vermilion’s founding families, and they remain active in the business, volunteer and sports communities. Amazing bunch of people!

With parents and siblings. Aren’t they a great looking group?

Delightfully embarassing smooch from his sisters!

I love his pink cheeks. Cute!

Aren’t they an adorable couple?!

Andrew was playing two roles – NAIT graduate AND escort for the beautiful Roosje, who is an exchange student and graduated from St. Jerome’s. They do look great together, don’t they? Roosje is stunning.

Such handsome young men!

Best. Smile. Ever.

I told Daniel he looks like Sidney Crosby. He said Andrew looks more like Crosby. I’d have to see Andrew with no beard to be able to make a final call!

Thanks to all the handsome young men, and their beautiful escorts, for allowing me to photograph you! I had a great time!

Brandi chose an abandoned train trestle as the location for her grad photos. It was awesome!

There will be more photos coming for all of these grads, this is just a sneak preview of a few quick favorites!

Part One
The first time slot of the day went to Sever. Handsome, handsome Sever! I photographed his older brother, Jordan, in 2007, and I also photographed their beautiful younger sister, Dallis, for a fun session with her horse in 2008. Dallis will be graduating next year and I can’t wait to do her grad photos, too! Such a great family!

We did Sever’s photos out at the family farm (first time slot of the day gets to choose the location; everyone else has to be in town!), which is a gorgeous location just west of Vermilion.

Aren’t they lovely? Ron never gives me a good smile for photos, but I like him anyway. Maybe next time I should bribe him with pie …

Look! A smile! From Sever! He has a great smile. Sever, you should always be smiling!

Part Two
Graduate Connor was up next, and we photographed his session at the beautiful Vermilion Provincial Park. I LOVE the park in Vermilion; it’s a hidden gem along the banks of the Vermilion River. It’s beautiful all year round!

These guys were so much fun!

They brought their own old truck to the session – this lovely number in the shade of primer grey. It’s awesome!

He totally rocked the hot pink vest. Love it!

Part Three
Owen and his grad escort and family got the last grad session of the day. If his lovely escort looks familiar, it’s because I’ve photographed her before – she escorted one of my grads back in 2008! I asked Krista how many times she’s been a grad escort, and the magic number is seven! Krista graduated last year from St. Jerome’s in Vermilion. She always looks beautiful!

This family is SO MUCH FUN!!! Cindy is completely outnumbered, but she seems pretty cheerful about it.

Handsome handsome handsome!

Oliver, his beautiful girlfriend Kelsey, and his parents, Jai and Eugene, came out to the studio on June 25 to get their photos done. If they look familiar, it’s because Oliver’s brother, Alex, graduated last year and they came out to the studio then, too. It was great to see them all again – and of course, feed them pie. I totally bribed Oliver with pie. Come for the photos, stay for the pie ….

I love doing grad photos before or after the actual grad date; it takes a lot of the stress out of the day for the grads and their families, and also allows some flexibility in case of bad weather. June 26 ended up being a rainy day, so we were feeling pretty smart about having the photos already done!

Oliver’s silver suit was AWESOME! Such a nice change from the usual black, and it photographed beautifully. And, of course, he looked great in it!

Oliver and Kelsey

Jai is, like, the coolest mom ever!

Tough guys!

So. Darn. Cute!

Ah, young love ….