Yesterday was December 12 - "11 days until Christmas!!!"  I had a joyful reminder from my daughter last night.  As I sit here writing down my "to do" list I am filled with anticipation and excitement.  Christmas is my favourite time of year.  I love Christmas; the music, the decorations, the generosity and the time that I get to spend with my family.  This time of year makes me feel warm and cozy inside.

Christmas is also a perfect time to reflect on the year as it comes to an end.

As Ive mentioned in a previous blog entry, I cut down quite a bit on the number of weddings that I photographed this year.  These spirited, fun years of my daughters life can not be relived so I took on less photography work to spend much more time with her and my husband.  I have no regrets.  I will be doing the same this coming year as well.

That being said, Beyond The Window had a wonderful year even though my work load was far less.

The Trash The Dress events that I planned and photographed were successful and thrilling!  I hope to plan another Trash The Dress session for Spring or Summer in 2012.  Please get in touch with me if you would be interested in more information!

The weddings that I photographed this year were fun, beautiful and rewarding!  I must share this email that I received from a mother-of-the-bride just the other day.  Her daughter was married in the summer.

"Hi Jillian,

This is long overdue but I wanted to say a big thank you. I have seen a few of the pics from the wedding and they are spectacular and you captured the pure happiness in my Janelle’s heart that day.  I was impressed with the way you zipped in and out of people capturing expressions without them knowing it. I look forward to seeing her album on my next visit to Ontario. Your work is wonderful, creative, unique and your personality just complemented the day.

Thank you from the bottom of a mother’s heart for ensuring my daughter has fantastic memories of her special day.

Sincerely,

Marion

Mamma of the bride"

What a fabulous message and what a wonderful end to my 2011 season.

I want to say THANK YOU to all of my clients that Ive had the pleasure of working with this year.  Thank you.  Thank you.  Thank you.

10 days until Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas to all of you.  I wish you all the best in the New Year.