When I had my son Ben in Dec’06 nothing could have prepared me for how much I instantly loved him, I felt SO special to have a little boy to start off our family and to be the “big bro” one day.  My whole second pregnancy we had no clue what we were having, we wanted to leave the gender a surprise again.   I kept telling myself it would be a boy, and I even had a great boy named picked out, I was convinced little “Joel Issac” would be part of our family in no time, two little boys running around.

When I was in labour and being admitted to the hospital the nurse said to me “This is a girl, I can tell…and I am always right!” She sounded pretty convinced, I still wasn’t convinced myself, but it was fun to think in the back of my mind, maybe we really could be having a girl?!  The second she was born my hubby looked down at me and said “It’s a girl!” I asked him to repeat it!  I was so surprised, but at the same time not surprised.  Looking back I kinda knew  in my heart all along we were having a girl, and it was pretty fun to prove everyone wrong! (EVERYone and their brother thought we were having another boy, except for Chris who had always said 56% he thought we were having a girl)

The bond I have with my baby girl at her mere 4 months old is so strong, I am so thankful for her, and she amazes me everyday, with her beautiful smile, dark eyes that seem to stare into your soul, and sweet little girly coos that fill my house with that little bit of extra sunshine.   God has blessed us with two beautiful children, and sometimes when I look at them I can’t quite believe they were given to me by God’s loving hands.  My little boy full of life and spunk,  and my baby girl who makes my heart melt into a puddle…life with our Mia Grace Estelle is just wonderful, and we couldn’t picture it anyother way!  As for Ben…he is now the awesome big brother that I had always invisioned him to be, you go little man!

Welcome to my blog!  A place for me to share my pictures with everyone, and the stories that go along with them. I have been wanting to do this for a long time, and I finally decided it was time! I have a passion for photography and even though I may not be the best “technical” photographer, I love the composition of a photo, and the artistic point of view that comes along with taking an amazing picture. You know when you see a picture and it just makes you feel good inside? Those are the ones I strive for! My goal is to keep practicing and learning until I get to a more professional point. Then who knows? The sky is the limit!  I will be posting different photography jobs I have recently done, nature pics, and of course pictures of my family (I can’t help it!) If you are interested in helping me build my portfolio please contact me at shelleysomers@gmail.com, I am currently doing family, engagement, maternity, and children sessions! I like to shoot outdoors as natural light and nature are my inspiration, you choose the spot, or ask me for some suggestions. I am also willing to sell my nature photos as fine art prints, or on canvas (I have a few of my own in my house)  If you are looking for some creative, funky, beautiful, memorable, photos then send me an e-mail, I would LOVE the opportunity to shoot with you!

“Most things in life are moments of pleasure and a lifetime of embarrassment; photography is a moment of embarrassment and a lifetime of pleasure.”  ~Tony Benn