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Kristy-Anne Swart

Calgary, Albeta

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

Before you grew another inch, another pound, another day older, I paused to see you. Observing the simple things like the rise and fall of your chest, and that sneaky twinkle in your eyes. We snuggled ear to ear, as I tried with all my might as you tried to tell me secrets with just your brain. Always hoping that maybe we could figure out brain travel together. Feeling connected to you my boy is one of the greatest gifts I’ve been given. #thoughtsforlewis #iphone #seethewondereveryday

We really enjoy the animals. Thanks @karinahiller for sharing them with us.

He has touched our tears. He has cupped our broken hearts with His scars. He has whispered to the howl, “ I know, I know. And I’ve come to begin the making of all things new.” We believe. Because we know. He knows our grief. We know His goodness. — Ann Voskamp

I’m doing taxes this week... so I pulled out an old file of treasures to inspire me tonight.

I truly love a spring snow storm. They are dramatic, short lived and arrive with milder temperatures. It’s like movie snow. Today’s snowflakes were some of the biggest I’ve ever seen. Quite the show. I’m just sad the timing didn’t work to get outside and twirl and play while it lasted.

Someday my dear heart, when you are older,
you will see the stories I have captured,
captured of you.
And I pray you will see all the photographs as evidence,
Of the way I saw you,
the way I loved you,
so utterly and completely.
The way I listened not only to your words, but to your steps and to your heart.
I hope you will see, that every photo I took of you has always been and always will be a love story

This night, last year, late April...it was a night to remember. After a long cold winter, the sun finally delighted us all with +20 temperatures. It was a very abnormal year, and so the ice was still thick on the reservoir while my children were wearing bathing suits during the day. We watched the spring sun set, reflecting its coral light on the blue ice creating probably a once in a lifetime show. Our hearts were filled with awe as we took in the glimmering ice crystals, hiding in the cracks. It was one of those perfect nights. I stored those memories as good as I could in my cluttered brain. Today I went looking for the photos I took from that night. Once again I am overwhelmed by the power of photography. As I looked through the images countless other memories from that night came flooding back, and my heart was touched by nostalgias embrace. Photography helps us protect those memories for years to come. What a gift.

So happy when my clients choose photos like this one. Not the perfect smile but rather the image that captures the child’s personality. This makes me smile every time I see it. This was from my Edmonton Modern Mini event. #upandawaystudios #calgaryfamilyphotographer

Part of my job description should be adventure hunter

I will be taking down the fort in the next few days. It has truly become a haven and has made the dark months way more bearable. I will miss watching them cuddle and read, but most surprisingly I will miss own fort reading sessions. Every morning I start out in there with my pens, books and coffee. It’s time for a new season, so it’s time to put it away... until next winter.