HOLLA HOLLA HOLIDAY SESSIONS!

We're knee deep into October now which has brought on some transitions in our schedule.  Next on the menu for October we have:

2 Couple/Engagement Sessions
2 15 Minute Family Sessions for those who donated $200 to Change Your Hair Change A Life
Holiday Sessions Ad Preview/Shoot/Samples
3 Back to School Sessions with the Sung Sisters and their little ones
 
All that before we head into November and get our tails moving in preparation for our Holiday Sessions!  

Check out my ad design progression!  I was really set on keeping the square dimension but it had to go.    We've got 8 of our 10 spots already filled up with both new and returning clients and after our first year of breaking out into the world, we are VERY EXCITED to see what this year will bring!  

More details to come for our Holiday Sessions!  We will be posting our favourite photos from last year's sessions (Shown Above: Cutie Pie Layla) as we get closer to the big weekend so Follow us on Instagram @the_pauhaus and Like our Facebook page to get the latest and greatest news!

HAPPY FRIDAY!  Have a great weekend! 

xoxo

 

Thanksgiving

Fall is here and it is g-g-g-g-gorgeous!!!!!  We've had a few days of nasty weather but for the most part, it has continued to be sunny, mild and beautiful!  Chilly yes, but add on your cozy sweater, thick socks, some Pumpkin Chai from David's Tea and Fall is a Ball!

It's Thanksgiving here North of the border and the fam and I enjoyed a beautiful sunny day around town.  Bacon and eggs for brekkie followed by a visit to Centennial Beach for some fresh crisp sea air and a play in the blanket of leaves left by the wind. 

We headed over to the sun, sand and sea after our play in the leaves

We headed home, cleaned, made crafts and Kevin busied himself making a few delicious sides for our Thanksgiving dinner at his parents including this incredible pumpkin pie!  A roasted organic pumpkin filling with cinnamon, nutmeg and organic maple syrup in a gluten free crust topped with maple whipped cream!

Wishing a very warm Thanksgiving to all my fellow Canadians.  Enjoy your long weekend with your loved ones! 

xoxo  Phanie

At The Races with SCI BC

Last weekend I joined the members of SCI BC for their Great Gatsby themed event at Hastings Race Track.  I first met Shelley through a mutual friend, Altaira, who asked if I would do a photobooth for their Annual Ladie's Tea earlier this year at The Heritage Hall on Main Street, Vancouver.  

This event was so heart-warming and inspiring.  For one lovingly planned afternoon, ladies living with the challenges of spinal cord injuries and complications were pampered  from the head to toe from the inside out.  Delicious food and drinks were served throughout the day.  There were a few talks, a special wheelchair yoga demonstration was given, there was a henna table set up, a massage station, and a makeover section where ladies could all go to get their makeup and hair done.  The energy in the hall was incredible.  I was so humbled and grateful to be able to donate my services to capture all the smiling faces from this special day.  

I have never been to the race track before and it was a lot more fun than I had expected!  Definitely planning to get some friends together to do this again, though probably in the summer months!  The weather was soggier than we were hoping for but this did not dampen anyone's spirits. We had a good turnout in spite of the rain and we were lucky to have a 45 minute window where it stopped while we were given the opportunity to present flowers to the winner!  

It has been a pleasure to help in my own little way for SCI BC.  Moreso because one of my closest cousins had a spinal cord injury at the very young age of 14.  She was in a wheelchair for a couple of years, doing vigorous physio here in Vancouver, far from her home in Williams Lake, before she gained enough strength and mobility to walk with the use of crutches.  I do not remember hearing about them way back then, but I am overjoyed to know that they do exist and that they provide both great support and fun events for those living with spinal cord injuries.

Please check out their website at www.sci-bc.ca 

Thanks again to Shelley and SCI BC for allowing me to be a part of this event!  Look forward to working with you guys again!

Chilling at Centennial with the Guterson-Niblett Crew

Between the numerous visits to Centennial with the kids and for these Family Beach Sessions, this stretch of sand, water, and sky has become a second home.  Though Fall has begun to show her colours and remind us of her chilling touch and moody downpours, we have seen the sun break through many of these dreary days just around dinner time.  Typical Vancouver weather...  So we waited and watched, watched and waited.  Heather and I spent 2 weeks checking the weather and texting one another trying to land the perfect sunny evening for their Family Beach Session.   WE GOT IT!  
 
Not sure which lit up this session more, the sun-drenched skies or these crazy daredevils, Carter & Miles!

sigh.  
I never get tired of coming here.

It was a pleasure to finally meet you in person, Heather.  
Thank you guys for a lovely evening!  Looking forward to some playdates this month! 
 
xoxo
phanie