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Kristy-Anne Swart

Calgary, Albeta

email: kaswart@mac.com
phone: (403) 875-6351

Do not let your day pass without pausing to look up. #seethewondereveryday

I spent a lot of time this Spring observing the phases of the trees around me. From empty branches, to tiny buds, to blooms, to leaves, I paid attention. I felt myself moved by the stories of the trees, for they all had their own style of coming into fullness. The tree across the way leaves were sprouting so quickly there was a definite arrogance to the whole display. My neighbours tree had fluffy buds, quietly prophesying of the apples that would follow. Then there was my tree. It confused me, as it’s slow pace revealed nothing of what could be a flourish of miracle green. I never intentionally set out to observe nature to find connections to my own life, but when I open my life up to beauties wisdom, it always seems to whisper some sort of truth. And through these observations I realized how much of my life I have spent comparing my own growth to that of those around me. Not knowing why my own tree has not had it’s own big reveal, it’s own big moment. I have often wondered why others seem to grow so quickly, so shiny. But how can I compare another tree’s another lives journey? Is it in the soil, or the way we face the sun? Then their are the roots, who knows the depths below the surface, thats where the real story is. It’s all a mystery. It’s all a story that belongs to each tree, and each human. I am really trying to rest in this, and rest in the timing of my own growth. #seethewondereveryday

One of my recent sessions involved making slime, check my stories out to see another slime shot. I want you to know that your session can be fun! My slogan is See Beauty, See Wonder, See Fun. All of those elements are important to me in a session, beauty, wonder and fun!! Also a friendly reminder that summer is the perfect opportunity for fun sessions! There are no limits, we can get muddy, chase skies, run through sprinklers, whatever you think is fun. #upandawaystudios

Because seeing him makes their face light up like nothing else. Because he would do anything for them. Because we all love him so. Happy Father’s Day @darrylswart

Cosette got to attend a party celebrating the end of Ramadan. Her friend and their family were so incredibly kind and hospitable. I am so glad she could attend. She was delighted to get henna applied and was sent home with all these gorgeous bangles. Thankful for new experiences. #seethewondereveryday

Surrounded by beautiful art #seethewondereveryday

She felt as though she belonged here #seethewondereveryday

Observing love and joy is such a privilege #upandawaystudios

Photography is my way of unraveling layers of mundane responsibilities in my life, work and parenting to find the treasures in each day. To me this ritual is deeply satisfying, for on any given day, when I forget my joy, my blessings, I can quickly go back to the beautiful journal of my life and see them all staring right at me

If you are new here (hello!!!), you probably did not know that since Cosette was 3.5 years old she has been selling her paintings and giving all the money to charity. She has raised over $20,000 and more important then the number changed so many lives. Sometimes when I think of it all I can’t actually believe this is my girl, and this has been our life. It’s been a crazy year and she hasn’t picked up her brush since December. Today she completed two paintings and I will post close ups in my stories. They are for sale if you are interested send me a message. The money will go to @charitywater so she can continue helping end the water crisis. Check out her hashtag if you want to see more of her journey #cosetteart