What a wonderful day. The more I shoot the more I understand exactly who I am as a photographer. The clean and crisp look of the studio is gorgous and consistent but what really makes my heart jump and puts a smile on my face is when I can capture the interaction, the gentle intensity that is in the relationship between mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents and even dogs!
Here is a first look at our session today with Sandra and Yannick. A little angel with a mischievous glint in his eye. Thank you so much for the pleasure of your company.
The little rascalSweet reposeLazy daysThe sweetest toesGlow
The lights are up, the cloths hung, photo objects sorted: We are up and ready for business! I am oh so proud to share a first look at Bear & Dragon Studio. Amazing light, 4 meter ceilings and a clean white look to keep those rays of sunshine bouncing. The have six gorgeous families in the studio this week so stay tuned. TA DA!
Fashion platesSoft lovelies for the little onesGlorious light makes laughter brightA space to relax and reflectYou are welcomeLights, camera, action!
Oi, feeling down with a never ending cold has got us stuck at home. Besides munching on some oh so delicious Chocolate Sables and playing with newly rented toys, there is nothing Bababoo loves more than throwing each and every book in her considerable collection on the floor. Huzza!
I present the evidence for your review. It is Zoe’s world and we are all just living in it.
Eenie, meenie, miny, moMy worldCan we read this one?Yes!
Ahh, here comes Valentine’s Day. After a failed Christmas experiment (we bought an lovely, very large bed and decided it was our Christmas present to each other AKA super duper boring Christmas Eve, boo!), I have decided to go all out for Valentine’s Day. After all, aren’t holidays those wonderful bright spots in the year that give us something fun and festive to fix our minds on?
That said, the Bear’s gift is ordered and evening menu in the planning phase (think oysters and champagne, and my next blog post about emergency medical care for puncture wounds incurred when shucking said oysters). Here is a sweet image to jump start your heart on the romantical journey towards All Heart’s Day.
Dear friends and unsuspecting test audience. You vote counts! My lovely and brilliant friend Nina Peacock recently penned a very helpful go-to guide for being pregnant in Brussels called the Brussels Baby Book. Being as how things are prone to change rapidly around here, she is up for a second addition coming out soon. Nina has kindly asked if Bear & Dragon Photography would like to make its advertising debut in said pages. Of course! So I collected my favorite model and captive audience, Zoe, and here are the fruits of our labor/fun.
Here is where you come in: I have four very different images and not sure which to choose. Please vote! Just add your thoughts in the comments. THANK YOU.
#2 Seriously though, I am the cutest#3 In your dreams suckers#4 The angel face always wins
Can you tell I am catching up on A LOT of photo editing 🙂 After five Christmases in Sweden, I must say that it is beginning to feel a lot like home. Even though it is so very dark (sunrise at 9:00 and sundown around 3:30), it somehow feels very bright and beautiful. i especially love taking long walks in the forest. Have to burn off all that Christmas beer somehow right?
Although only gone a week, here is a somewhat nostalgic post of the fabulous landscapes deep in the heart of Sweden.
Feel the glowLet’s fika – a delightful Swedish traditionTrue love lasts forever aka I have the most amazing in-lawsWalk the line – the fence on the right is traditional to Dalarna. The one on the left isn’t. 🙂Frost is beautifulSuper bad ass Volvo truck. This thing must be 100 years old. It is made of wood…Let’s rideAlways Zoe
The rain falls softly…I must be back in Brussels! It is great to be back and in the swing of things. Christmas promptly came down, food back in the refrigerator and Bababoo and I headed out for a little “us time”. For today, we made our second trip to a wonderful playroom called Maison Ouverte. Located in Woluwe Saint Lambert, Maison Ouverte is an open play space based on the idea that children need a place to socialize and have fun, while still having a parent or carer present in order to smooth the transition to a creche. With our creche debute coming up in April, I am ready to try anything!
Maison Ouverte is quickly becoming our “go to” place. Here are a couple reasons why:
–Really beautiful space with lots of new and varied toys: This is officially our testing ground before making a new toy purchase.
–Something for everyone: There is a lovely space for the 2 – 6 months set. It is set away a bit and filled with soft lovely toys. Zoe loves it too but if you worry about those older ruffians bulldozing your gentle baby, you are safe here. Also great secret spaces, big toys and a sink (trust me, its a super hit) for the mobile ones.
–Excellent staff: Somehow you can just tell that the ladies who work here really love what they are doing. And how could you not.
–Convenient by metro: Just a 3 minute walk from Gribaumont. Also tram connections.
–Strong coffee: Hey, I like coffee
Sheesh, it was just a matter of time before I made a bullet pointed list on this blog. Well, you can’t beat that! Seriously though, check it out and enjoy.
Now home in Brussels but I had SUCH an amazing time in the winter wonderland of Leksand, Sweden. It is my second family home and I am so happy to be about to share it with them and now with you. More landscapes to follow. Cheers!
yeah yeah whee!!Snow angelSnow manLove love loveLets ride
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