A New Path.

January 28, 2012

Yay, “the news”……it’s just about three weeks late!  You can’t control permits…and that’s all I’ll say. ;)   Man,  I have been such a bad blogger!  Like Iv’e said in the past, I took some time to reflect on what I really wanted to do with this business, more so, how I wanted my art & images to reflect on who I really am.

After I came up with a great idea to take some time off to pursue a new personal project, I was approached by another local photographer (whom i had admired) with the suggestion of opening up a studio.

Very long story short, it came together, and kinda magically if I do say so myself.  We worked hard, and will work even harder over the next four months to get this dream off the ground!

Loft 50 Inc. will be a 2000 sq. ft, natural light loft style studio here in Sherwood Park.  Photographer, Karey Wood, from Karey Wood Photography and Design and I, will be the owners/operators.

We are crazy excited to be pursuing this dream and really hope you’ll watch us grow!!   I will be working regularily under Blue Petal Photography until we open, on June 1st.  At that time I will leave Blue Petal behind as a buisness, but will most likely keep this blog open for my own personal updates, photos & such. :)

There will be a ton of updates on our facebook page, so please follow us there:  https://www.facebook.com/Loft50

For those without Facebook, I’ll keep you updated here as well!

I just want to say thank you for all your love & support!  I love hearing from you more than you know, and really cherrish the new friends I’ve made so far!

Lot’s of Love,

Michelle

xox

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Happy 2012!!

January 1, 2012

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Sending lot’s of love to all of you out there and many best wishes for 2012!!!   It’s been a memorable year.  FULL OF GROWTH.  I’m the luckiest girl in the world to have the family I do. Thank you Darren (you’re amazing), and Gracie & Noa & Sofia.  You are all the loves of my life.

I have such exciting news to announce in the next few days!!   Yesterday, while I was taking care of a part of this very exciting news, a lovely old lady was sitting beside a friend and I in the coffee shop.  She came into town with her husband for church.  In her red coat and broaches and with her smooth pretty skin she said- you have nothing, if you don’t have health.  For those who’ve faced frightening times in their life, they think they know this through and through.   However yesterday, it touched a little deeper coming from her, in her red coat and broaches and smooth pretty skin.  She was like a little angel wishing us the only thing we need.  Health.

Because with that…we can do anything.

So to you, and me, and everyone in between…I wish you health.

Michelle

xo

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Happy December 1st

December 2, 2011

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Oh so fun!  I’m not sure why, but I’ve been really excited and started getting ready WAY early this year!  So far, the only issue is running out of places to hide Buddy- our Elf On The Shelf!  I love that that’s my biggest worry right now!! ;)

I’ve taken some time off work to make some exciting new changes in the new year, so having the extra time feels great.  More time for family creativity (of the dorky sort)   I have no problem admitting that these sorts of things make me down right giddy!  Those that know me well…know this.  Any chance that I have to slip into my Martha Stewart on steroids costume, is a chance I DO NOT MISS!

(oh yeah- we kind of made about 20lbs of glittery candy cane smelling play-dough.  so if you get some on your doorstep, you now know who the dorks are that left it there)

Anyway,

I wanted to share this simple idea I came up with to give to my girls for Christmas.

Inspired by some super cute scratch and sniff stickers I found at ‘The Education Station’ here in Sherwood Park, got me thinking…one of the coolest thing I had as a kid, was my sticker book!   Except it seems nowadays, all you can find are those 5×7 flimsy junky kind.

So, I decided to buy some three ring binders to personalize for each girl.  Then, laminate pages for the inside.  When laminated they are easy for peeling off and on, and for sharing trading or moving.

Off hand, both Staples and The Education Station laminate.

This isn’t an idea that anyone couldn’t have come up with by themselves, but it’s worth sharing as a fun reminder!  :)

I’m excited to meet with a friend this weekend to personalize our albums and create a $15 gift, that I’m pretty sure is going to blow everything else out of the water!

Happy December!

Michelle xo

check these baby’s out…..hey???  ahhhh, the memories…

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Jody Lee Dick posted the following on December 9, 2011 at 2:32 pm.

OMG , I had alllll these !! I still do actually , my favourite was the WOW!. THe Skunk one was discusting . Thanks for the Memories !!!!

Jaime posted the following on December 11, 2011 at 1:13 pm.

Wow talk about a trip down memory lane! Loved those stickers and looking at them all the smells came right back too. Good idea Michelle, they’ll love them, I mean how could u not! :)

Sofia Jane,

November 13, 2011

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I have so much to be grateful for with you.  Too much to say.  It will only take my time away from being with you today.

So.  Please know, that i think you are amazing.

I love you

and your white fro too.

mama.

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natasha posted the following on November 13, 2011 at 9:33 pm.

Oh, Man, she is sooo beautiful. I love them all, but if I had to pick a favorite, I would have to say, the top one. Can’t wait for the day when we finally get to meet this sweet little gem :)

Peace.

November 11, 2011

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We hope everyone enjoyed a moment of peace today.

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xo

The Butterfly Disease.

October 27, 2011

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In 2007 I made a new friend.  Unfortunately due to the tragic loss of another.  Funny how things happen.

We connected later again coincidentally, while Darren and I were going through our worst nightmare with Sofia.

They, had just welcomed a new beautiful girl to their family… but all was not good.  Sometimes, the only people who understand your pain are the ones that are feeling it too.  Well, that’s how I felt anyway.  I always knew we had it way better than them, and I’m sure they thought others had it way worse than they did.  Pain is pain and in the end, all relative.

I really thought that unless you were going through it, you really had no idea how I felt.

Their little girl was diagnosed not long after birth with a disease called  Epidermolysis Bullosa.   What is Epidermolysis Bullosa ?

Please read the link.  It seems simple in my head to explain and the reasoning of why it happens is black and white.  But for me, that is also mixed with many brutal feelings and complexities.   I’m just not qualified to do so.

Who would think there was such a disease?  Skin blistering at the very slightest of touch. Causing issues that knock me back in my seat some days.  Most days.

I have never thrown my kids in the air, or plopped them in the bath, or do anything of the sort without thinking about them.  The degree of injury from the smallest bump, would still you.  I really encourage and ask that you educate yourself about this rare disease.

I recommend you pop by and see little Raquel and her *eyelashes*.   Go ahead, wrap your head around her parents grace and devotion while your at it.  http://raquelhultman.blogspot.com/

You’ll find other links on their blog, one being Tripp’s.  The videos of this boy playing drums blows me away, makes me weep, and fills my heart with a crazy amount of love.  I could watch them all day.   http://randycourtneytripproth.blogspot.com/

Today is the second day of EB awareness week.

I have been inspired, and planned for a long time to do my best to give back, starting the first day of this week.  I have decided to sell a fine art image that I took just for this cause.

I knew what I wanted, and it took me three whole weeks and hours driving around Strathcona County to find it!

The first day of EB awareness week was here, I had nothing.

Nothing was perfect enough.

At one final attempt, I loaded all three girls in the truck and we drove NW this time.

About a half hour in, on a dirt rural road is where I found it.

I parked too steeply on the small bank, and almost rolled my truck with my  daughters in it.  Like really almost did.

Also, cut my leg substantially on barbed wire after sliding down a hill.

This is somewhat of an inside joke, as I can here Raquel’s father responding with something along the lines of-  What’s your point?   You didn’t break a bone, or come really close to dying?  Boring!!

Anyway,

It was small.

Full of thorns.

So delicate that when a gust of wind blew a branch off, the piece I picked up practically disintegrated in my hand.

It was perfect.

A perfect place for beauty.  For hope.

We are no longer in that place of sadness with Sofia. (knock on wood)  So when we grew out of it, and so many stayed.   My pain remained.

I would do or give anything for the hope that this disease be cured.  After reading about this disease, unknown to so many…I know you will too.

Wherever this piece found a place in your home, I know one thing’s for sure- It will bring you more joy than any canvas from Home Sense ever could.

This is the first of what will be- “The Butterfly Series”

All proceeds from this image will be donated to DEBRA CANADA.  A non profit organization with a vision “To heighten awareness of EB and to be a source of support and comfort for EB families”

So much love,

Michelle

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Image is sold in two sizes, in two different ways.

8×12 printed professionally on fine art textured paper- 130

8×12 printed professional on luxe quality fine art canvas and wrapped  on 3/4′ inch board protected and ready to hang- 200

16×24 printed professionally on fine art textured paper- 330

16×24 printed professional on luxe quality fine art canvas and wrapped  on 3/4′ inch board protected and ready to hang- 400

please contact me at michelle@bluepetalphotography.com for all orders and inquiries!

Alexander Family

October 20, 2011

Here are just a few of many shots from my day with the Alexanders!  You may remember Mia.  Kinda hard to forget!   Almost a year ago to the day…and look how they’ve grown!!

I hope all your dreams continue to come true.

Much love,

Michelle

Sibbald Family

October 3, 2011

I’m really glad I could swoop in a capture some newborn moments for you guys!  I really loved hanging out with you.  You are two really, really great parents.  There is something to be said for people who make you feel like you’ve learned something from them in just a few short hours.  I love how you talk to your child, and think both of your girls are really lucky to have you!!

Zoe, I know you will be a wonderful big sister.  I forgot to tell you this back when you told me that day, but, you’re my new BFF too!   I seriously love ya kiddo, your are so great!!

Here  are just a few from the day.  Thanks for having me in your house…and for feeding me.  I’m so lucky!

Love,

Michelle

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Natasha Ferris posted the following on October 4, 2011 at 4:57 pm.

So precious, Michelle. You have some pretty gorgeous clients, you really do :) I love how daddy and daughter, have the same grin, so stinking cute. And that head board, Love it!!

Matt posted the following on October 4, 2011 at 10:09 pm.

All I can say is WOW Michelle! Thank you so much for everything! Love how the rainbow shot turned out too!

Glenda posted the following on October 5, 2011 at 3:55 pm.

Michelle,
Words can not even express my thanks. So kind of you to come on such short notice and capture those precious moments. Thank you.

Allison

September 27, 2011

I’m so glad Allison’s mom realized how important it would be to capture her beautiful daughter at the age of 12.  Where most of her thoughts revolve around  horses, Taylor Swift, and dreams of becoming a veterinarian.

Who knows how those thoughts will change as she grows.  We say we’ll never forget, but as we see our children reach new levels of growth, we often and of course naturally, get immersed in the beauty of that.  The now.

Forgetting how fast everything changes, and what was oh so special…then.

Angela- I know you’ll treasure all the detailed pictures of the barn, and Allison being connected with everything in it.  Forever.

It’ll help you remember what you most likely would have forgot.  Smells, signs, saddles, gear, and all the time you two spent there!   Even, her first pair of mudding riding boots.

I’m so excited to give this to you, and thank you for seeing the importance of doing it!

Love,

Michelle

p.s.  The whole collection is too detailed…here are just a few.  Allison, you’re a beauty.  On the inside, and out!!

Angela posted the following on September 27, 2011 at 5:10 pm.

amazing Michelle…just amazing.

Jaime posted the following on September 29, 2011 at 8:56 pm.

Beautiful!

jacqui posted the following on October 20, 2011 at 9:25 pm.

absolutely gorgeous Michelle, you have captured such a wonderous time.. wow.

Hayes Wedding

September 20, 2011

I had the pleasure of photographing a beautiful wedding in Banff.  Their family values, traditions, and love, was enough to make anyone overjoyed for this couple!

Lindsay’s dad is a Pastor.  She is the last of four daughters lucky enough to be married by him.

The whole wedding was smothered in these special touches, and I’m so happy they chose me to be a part of it!

I would like to say I’m sorry for bawling like a baby at the sight of your beautiful Grandmother, Ryan…but I’m not.

I’m not sorry I sniffled at any of the moments of the day.

I’m just so happy I felt close enough to you both, to do so.

Again, thanks for choosing me.

I just know you guys will have a wonderful life!

Much love,

Michelle

Lee and Gretch…this one is for you!  When I looked over and seen you dancing to this song, I just couldn’t resist!  xo

Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Hayes & Mr. & Mrs. Woolery.  You have raised some very lovely kids!

Sincerely,

Michelle

charmaine posted the following on September 21, 2011 at 9:06 am.

Oh so beautiful!!! I was just there on the weekend to do a family session for my best friend…..wouldn’t have minded finding that field of daisies as well!

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