The last time I spoke with my grandmother, she couldn’t remember my (soon-to-be ex) wife’s name, even though they had known each other for the ten years previous. Like most people, I wanted to chalk […]
Tag Archives: Family
Never Underestimate the Power of Positive Thinking
“In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.” ~ Dalai Lama One of the real benefits in doing what I do is experiencing the range of personalities of the […]
My Last Birthday Gift To You
Mom, Today is your birthday. You left us two weeks ago but today is your birthday. I’m not angry but I am sad. You’ve been in my life since as long as I can remember, […]
Strolling Memory Lane on World Photography Day
“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.” ~ Aaron Siskind Today is World […]
Canada is What We Choose to Make It
Today is Canada’s 149th birthday … My ancestors came here in the late 1700’s and the Terrys were one of the first families of Oakville (“Oakville and the Sixteen: The History of an Ontario Port”, […]
For The People You Leave Behind
“’There is no death, daughter. People die only when we forget them,’ my mother explained shortly before she left me. ‘If you can remember me, I will be with you always.’” ~ Isabel Allende There […]
Love Every Picture Unconditionally
“A picture is worthless if you can’t find it.” ~ Kevin Gilbert Today is Valentine’s Day. Amanda and I haven’t really celebrated the day since we were dating. It’s not that we aren’t the romantic […]
Why Researching Your Photographer Is The Real Investment
If you believe that a photographer’s gallery of photos and a couple of Google reviews is worth an investment, then you need to read this … A few weeks ago, my cousin Amy (in my […]
A Survivor With a Heart of Gold
Over the past few years, I’ve seen many a photographer post about being ‘honoured’ or ‘privileged’ to take a person’s or couple’s photographs. I’ve seen it so often, in fact, that the two words are […]
Be Active!
“The way to bring about change is to be proactive and active.” ~ Octavia Spencer One of the best parts of being a photographer is being connecting with people and families, and helping them commemorate […]