Leslie Puiras Photography: The Blog

Expecting Baby O'Hare

2012-02-03T16:37:00.003-05:00

Photo shoots are always fun when the family spontaneously breaks into song... Okay, so it's never happened to me before. We had a great time and I've got the fun photos to prove it.

I look forward to meeting baby O'Hare in a few short weeks!

Bernie and Tiffany

2012-01-18T22:50:00.005-05:00

I had a great time with this winter wedding! They were great sports, posing in the snow, and the results were worth it! Congratulations, you two!

Phil, Doina and Baby Zoe!

2012-01-01T20:28:00.005-05:00

Photographing a happy baby is like having perfect weather for your picnic.

What a great time I had working with this family and their smiling baby girl!

Dan Beth and Lucy

2011-12-08T22:34:00.004-05:00

I had a blast photographing this beautifully chubby baby. We had fun with a few "costume changes"and she was very patient with us! Great to meet you, Baby Lucy!

Welcome Baby Tessa!

2011-12-03T09:23:00.003-05:00

Congratulations to new parents Steve and Alyson!

So excited to watch this beautiful princess grow! See you again in 6 months!

Baby Nick is 1 Year Old!

2011-11-19T18:45:00.003-05:00

I had so much fun following this beautiful little boy from his mommy's tummy all the way to near toddlerhood! Thank you so much for letting me be part of Nick's first year!

Anchor Park Fun!

2011-11-11T10:28:00.002-05:00

Some fun fall portraits of a super cute family!

Thanks for a really fun shoot, Kate Josh and Cole!

Expecting Baby Swarbrick

2011-11-11T10:21:00.002-05:00

Alyson and Steve are expecting their beautiful baby girl anytime now!

Stay tuned for some newborn shots.

Thanks guy for having me along during this special time!

Adam and Randall

2011-10-20T10:43:00.002-04:00

Rolling hills, beautiful horses and a breathtaking Bride. What a fantastic day!

Mr and Mrs Hess!

2011-09-30T23:15:00.007-04:00

Chic Bride meets Cowboy Groom-- I had an absolute blast! Best of luck to you both. I had such a wonderful time capturing your special day!

...And she's here!

2011-09-06T21:59:00.005-04:00

Congratulations!

She's gorgeous and I cannot wait to see her grow up!

A baby's comin'!

2011-07-19T16:40:00.004-04:00

Yves & Tanya are welcoming their second baby into the world this summer and I've been tasked to document the process from belly to 1-year-old! I'm excited to meet Baby soon!

Veronica & Adam

2011-07-19T14:27:00.004-04:00

Veronica and Adam welcomed their baby boy into the world a few months ago and redeemed their gift certificate for a portrait session with me which they received as a baby shower gift! A reminder that you can buy gift certificates for any occasion online and give the gift of preserving memories!

Purchase your gift certificate here at our secure checkout!

Summer Photo Contest!*

2011-07-12T23:06:00.009-04:00

I like summer for a number of reasons. First and most important, its kayaking season. Secondly, its fun to go on summer family adventures.

Send me your favourite summertime family photo in an email (info@lesliepuirasphotography.com) along with your full name, phone number and the city you live in. Winners will be posted on my website and blog on August 15th 2011. The winner will receive one free 30min summer portrait session! The runner up will receive a voucher for 50% off of a family moments portrait package! Contest closes on August 12th 2011 at midnight.

I like it when everybody wins..

So from now until August 1st everyone will receive $15 off when they book their family moments package!

From my family to yours, HAPPY SUMMER!

My husband Joe on my birthday picnic!

Liam explores the grass in our backyard

*Contest open to residents of Aurora/Newmarket and surrounding area.

Mr & Mrs EVANS!

2011-07-12T22:57:00.002-04:00

This was one of the most enjoyable weddings I've ever done. Everyone was so warm and welcoming and I felt super comfortable with the couple. Here are some of the photos from such a lovely day.

The Perry's

2011-07-06T16:43:00.003-04:00

A family and maternity shoot that was one of the more challenging ones.

The youngest was determined not to smile or look at the camera but sure enough we got her! :)

Shout Out

2011-06-15T08:40:00.004-04:00

A quick shout out to my furry family members on a bright sunny morning, and a reminder that we offer a Paws Portrait Package! A great way to preserve the memory of a dear friend!

Our Little Liam:11 Weeks

2011-06-04T20:17:00.005-04:00

Our little guy after his bath and then into his jammies.

Baby Nicholas: 6 months!

2011-06-01T23:39:00.002-04:00

I was so excited for this shoot because I've been photographing this beautiful little boy since he was in his mommy's belly. And at six months is he ever adorable!

Scott & Evonne

2011-05-31T21:33:00.002-04:00

I met Scott and Evonne at their engagement shoot and had the absolute pleasure of shooting their wedding also. It was an elegant wedding and reception. Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your big day!

Welcome Baby Rowan!

2011-05-17T16:11:00.003-04:00

Beautiful Baby Rowan was so patient and photogenic. I had a fun time taking pictures of you, little guy! Congrats Spencer and Meagan!

Baby Liam Part II

2011-04-02T16:39:00.003-04:00

More photos of our little man, born three weeks ago tomorrow!

I'm a Mommy!

2011-03-19T10:17:00.004-04:00

My husband Joe and I are excited to announce the birth of our baby boy, Liam! He was born on Sunday, March 13th and weighed in at 8lbs 4oz. We're home now and adjusting to life with a baby. Thank you to everyone for all of your support and prayers for us!

Mat, Naomi & Baby Squeaker

2011-02-15T13:39:00.004-05:00

Two of my favourite people! Mat and Naomi, my husband Joe and I spent this Valentine's Day weekend together as is the tradition for the last three years. These dear friends are going to be the godparents for our baby and the least I could do was take a few pictures for them. It was really fun to spend the weekend with another expecting couple and to cherish this shoot as the last one I'll be doing before our baby comes (any day now). I will still be booking appointments and will be back behind the camera in 3 months. Congratulations Mat and Naomi!! Can't wait to meet you, "Baby Squeaker"!

Scott and Evonne

2011-02-15T13:36:00.002-05:00

We had a wonderful time in the quaint downtown of Unionville. Though the air was cold, they were great sports and we have some lovely pictures to show for it. Congratulations on your engagement Scott and Evonne!

The Halifax Family

2011-02-15T13:31:00.005-05:00

I had the pleasure of meeting Cindy through an auction event at our local gym. I thoroughly enjoyed photographing this beautiful family and their outrageously adorable baby boy. I look forward to seeing them again over the summer!

Welcome Baby Nicholas!

2011-02-15T12:52:00.002-05:00

I was happy to meet Baby Nicholas at the end of November and I look forward to another visit with the Rowan Family in May as I photograph Nick at six months old. It'll be exciting to see him grow and change. Congratulations guys!!

Kait & Jim

2010-12-14T09:33:00.005-05:00

It was a country affair! With hot apple cider and a wood fire, chilly winds didn't stop the fun at this outdoor wedding. Everyone looked fantastic and had a wonderful time. The overcast sky provided the perfect lighting for great photos. Congratulations, Kait & Jim! Thank you so much for having me at your wedding.

Expecting Baby Nicholas!

2010-11-29T16:56:00.003-05:00

I love tummy pictures! I was so excited to have another opportunity to shoot maternity photos for Suzanne and her husband. Here are some highlights. Thanks for letting me participate in this exciting time of pregnancy! I look forward to meeting baby Nicholas for his newborn portraits in just a few short weeks!

Andrew & Katharina

2010-11-29T16:38:00.002-05:00

Katharina (Kaddy) and I go all the way back to summer camp! I was absolutely thrilled when she asked me to photograph her wedding. It was great to reconnect after all those years and it was even more exciting to meet her new husband! It was truly a special day and I'm so thankful I was able to be part of it. All the best to you both!!

Dan & Anna Pt II: The Wedding!

2010-11-29T16:16:00.004-05:00

These two were ridiculously kind and thoughtful throughout the entire wedding day-- making sure I had everything I needed and that I was comfortable. They were also ridiculously fun to photograph! I thoroughly enjoyed working with them again. Here are the highlights of their special day!

Ken & Veronika

2010-11-11T12:15:00.003-05:00

By far the most fun backyard wedding I've seen in a long time! I had a blast with this fun-lovin' laid back couple and came out with some gorgeous photos to boot. Thank you so much for having me at your wedding!

Tara & Jason Pt II: Introducing Addison!

2010-10-12T14:28:00.006-04:00

Congratulations, Jason & Tara! This was an extra special shoot because I had already taken photos of Addison in Mom's tummy just a few months earlier and was excited to finally meet her in person! I had so much fun meeting Baby Addison and photographing Mom, Dad and Grandma too. All the best to this new family!

Dan & Anna

2010-08-28T20:07:00.002-04:00

I had an absolute blast taking Dan & Anna's engagement photos. They were so laid back and fun-loving. The sunset really added to the dreaminess of the photos and we ended up with some gorgeous shots. I look forward to shooting their wedding in the fall!

Tara & Jason Pt I

2010-07-10T15:00:00.002-04:00

Tara and Jason are lovely soon-to-be parents that I have the pleasure of photographing twice! Their baby girl is expected to arrive in the fall and newborn photos will be posted once she arrives. In the mean time, check out one of the cutest bellies ever!

Baby Poncelet!

2010-07-07T14:15:00.005-04:00

Congratulations Dennis, Liz, Adrian, Karen and Sarah! They welcomed their new baby girl into the world early on Saturday morning and I had the honour of being there to document the events!

Due to the sensitive nature of these photos, I have decided not to post them as part of my web portfolio and have carefully selected but a few examples for my blog. If you are interested in having your birth experience photographed, I am happy to share an extended portfolio privately upon request.

The Case Family

2010-07-07T14:08:00.003-04:00

I'm playing catch up now as I post a few photo sessions at once. This one was challenging because of the humidity from the rain/lower light, but it was a really fun time with a really fun family! They were great to work with and the results were fabulous. Thanks for a great session, Case Family!

Andrea & Kolton

2010-07-03T20:01:00.000-04:00

Andrea surprised her husband with some baby photos of their rollie-pollie son, Kolton. He gave me quite the run for my money with all his rolling around, but we were able to get some very fun and playful pics in the process!

Luna

2010-06-11T23:25:00.003-04:00

Luna is a rescue from Mexico and belongs to Jeremy & Sue. She's a lovely looking black lab with an even lovelier personality!

Happy Anniversary!

2010-06-11T22:57:00.004-04:00

My husband Joe and I celebrated 2 years of marriage on June 7th. A friend of ours made a replica of our wedding cake. It was delicious. We celebrated with dinner, we walked the dog in the park and then curled up for a movie. Marriage is a lot of fun!

Happy Anniversary, Joe!

Angela & Sophia, a Father's Day Surprise!

2010-05-15T22:57:00.004-04:00

One lucky husband has some fun pics in store for him this Father's day! This gorgeous mother and daughter were a dream to photograph! I've never met an easier baby to work with. Angela, you were a natural and I had a wonderful time. Thanks so much for letting me make pictures of you and your little one!

Matt & Meg

2010-04-25T15:22:00.006-04:00

I had a wonderful time on Friday taking photos for a very stylish couple. It was a classy evening affair and I was thrilled to be a part of it. Congratulations and God bless your marriage!

Murphy

2010-04-21T16:29:00.005-04:00

This is Murphy. He quite literally wandered into my life exactly three years ago today. Murphy is named after Murphy's Law: Everything that can go wrong will go wrong.

I'd had the most terrible day. I was behind on my essay that was due the next day, I had been in a big argument with Joe-- then boyfriend (now my husband). I was just settling down for a heart to heart with Joe when the phone rang. "A kitten followed me home from the mall. We can't have cats where I live. Will you take him until we decide what to do?" The rest was history.

The Goodmans BBQ Celebration

2010-04-16T00:33:00.004-04:00

A wonderful afternoon BBQ with the Goodmans on a sunny day-- it doesn't get much better than that. I was thrilled to be involved and to be able to take pictures for them.

The McClaren Family

2010-04-06T09:56:00.006-04:00

I had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful little girl while she was still in her mom's tummy and was overjoyed at the opportunity to take pictures of this family again! Blessings upon your family, Kayla, Colin & Abby!

Spring has Sprung!

2010-03-11T15:37:00.005-05:00

Everyone loves free stuff, right? In honour of the arrival of spring I'm launching the Spring Has Sprung contest! Please visit my website to find out how you can win a free Family Moments portrait package! The contest deadline is April 30 2010 so submit your entry for your chance to win. The winner will be revealed on May 1st and the winning story will be published on my blog.

Robert & Shelise

2010-03-10T22:56:00.004-05:00

What a classy couple, and gorgeous eyes to boot! It was a pleasure photographing these folks!

Blessings to you Robert & Shelise!

Kyle & Missy

2010-03-10T22:53:00.004-05:00

These guys were fun and pretty rad! We had a great time taking these photos-- what a lovely couple. Congratulations, Kyle & Missy!

Card Making

2010-03-04T11:59:00.003-05:00

I've always been into scrapbooking but I decided to try my hand at card making. I'd be willing to sell them if there's enough interest, but for now it's just fun and games! Here's what I came up with:

Mat & Naomi

2010-02-17T15:33:00.006-05:00

It was my pleasure to meet up with Mat & Naomi on Valentine's Day weekend (how appropriate!) to do some couples shots before they start their family! Here are a few of my favourites.

Kristi & Sean

2010-01-19T10:48:00.006-05:00

I had the pleasure of photographing the beautiful Alexis recently. She wasn't too impressed but she was very patient and very lovely none-the-less. All the best, little girl! Congratulations Kristi and Sean!

Rick & Maria

2010-01-19T10:07:00.012-05:00

Congratulations Rick and Maria! This was my first "Italian wedding" and the Italians certainly know how to do weddings! It was a great experience. Thank you for letting me be part of your special day.

The Past Week in Photos

2009-12-08T16:15:00.011-05:00

This was the first of a series of light painting attempts. I particularily enjoyed this session because I think violins are beautiful. The shape is lovely and the colours can be so rich. The violin pictured here is mine. I used a 15sec shutter speed and a small hand-held led flashlight in a pitch-dark room. I moved the light around for the first 10 seconds and then held the flashlight over the subject like a spotlight for the last 5 seconds. If you want to try this at home, I'd suggest having someone count the seconds outloud so that you can budget your time. Also, in response to questions: No, I don't believe this works on a point-and-shoot digital camera. You need to be able to control the shutter speed.

Fun Fact: My maiden names was Leslie Fidler. I put up with years of cheesy introductions whenever I performed in public venues.

This is Evelyn. She attends the Friday night Jr. High drop-in that Joe and I run in Aurora. We had her over to bake christmas cookies with us. She's lovely! We had a great time joking and playing some video games and talking about how she was finding school. It also gave me the opporunity to take some delicious pictures.

If you want to get to know somebody, I suggest food. I'd also encourage you to get to know the young people in your life. They've got a lot of insight and can be so incredible. They just need somebody to listen.

2009-12-06T22:40:00.004-05:00

I found this picture recently and it reminded me of a kayak trip Joe and I took around the time we became engaged. As a result, I'm daydreaming of the water again today. It's amusing to step back and notice how little I obsessively thought about being out on the water when I was living on it and had regular access to it. Now that I'm in Newmarket, it's nearly always on my mind. Why?!

I'm entertaining the idea of doing some December boating since the water isn't frozen yet. I'm not entirely convinced it's safe because Georgian bay can be so unpredictable sometimes. Also, I'm not so sure that Joe will go for it and my mom starts trying to talk me out of kayaking as soon as October hits.. I've not yet figured out why she chooses October as the cut-off. It's one of the most beautiful times of the year to go out. Regardless, I look forward to spring and in the mean time there's always snowshoeing and my good old cross country skis.

If we have a green Christmas I'm going kayaking on Christmas day just so I can say that I did it. If I can go on my wedding day, surely this is acceptable.
Yes, there'll be pictures.