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thank you.

A sincere thanks to everyone who left a comment on my blog during the month of December!  Together we raised $27 in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society.  2011 was my first year participating in this initiative, which was started in 2008 by Vancouver photographers Chris + Lynn, and has been continued by several other local photographers since then.  Lots of room to increase my donation amount for next year!  Your support was truly appreciated – thank you :)

Since December was a fairly quiet month around here, I also wanted to share a little bit of what I’ve been up to over the past while.  I’ve felt so grateful to be surrounded by amazing friends and family during the holidays – I hope you were able to take a few moments with the ones you love to appreciate all that we have as well.  Here’s to big holiday feasts, new babies, close friends, and lots of love.

stay tuned for a more complete 2011 wrap up, as well as exciting new things coming soon!

Cat - January 7, 2012 - 3:50 pm

Love these Teeg! Especially the one of the 4 of us (well, 5 I guess)!! xoxo

Jen - January 17, 2012 - 7:15 pm

I’m usually such a teganmcmartin.com stalker, how did I miss these?? Oh right, I had no internet for half of December and January. What a wonderful series Teeg, and I love the photos at Moka House. I can’t believe that one of Nicky and I wasn’t posed! Wherever your camera goes, amazing snapshots of life seem to follow :)

isabel | victoria family photographer

“I can’t imagine my life without Izzy…”  At a mere 4 months of age, Isabel has already carved a significant spot on the hearts of her adoring parents.  How amazing it is to see someone you love so completely happy.

Nicky & I have been friends since what feels like the dawn of time, when riding backwards in her parents’ station wagon was one of life’s greatest pleasures.  It was only a few months ago that I was able to squeeze in a mini maternity session with her & Dave… and now that Isabel is here, I have witnessed a new kind of joy & radiance take shape within my friend.  Truly beautiful.

Nicky & Dave – thanks for creating these pre-xmas portraits with me… I am so excited to be able to watch Izzy grow up.  Much love to the 3 of you… xo

Annie Vallance - December 8, 2011 - 9:23 am

Wow, Izzy looks great, but Nicky looks BEAUTIFUL! Great work, Tegan.

erin - December 8, 2011 - 9:39 am

I LOVE the bench pic! Made me smile instantly! Each pic is filled with so much love! Great job:)

Cat - December 8, 2011 - 11:46 am

Love love LOVE these Teeg!!! My favourite is the one with the xmas hats and Izzy as a reindeer. What a good looking family! xoxo

Jill Newsome - December 8, 2011 - 4:18 pm

These are incredible Tegan!!! Such a happy, beautiful family… xoxo

Nicky - December 8, 2011 - 4:19 pm

Tegan thank you so much for taking these! We absolutely love them and we feel very lucky to have such a talented friend!!!

Jen - December 8, 2011 - 10:21 pm

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dhana - December 12, 2011 - 10:53 am

You capture the essence of love.

bethany schiedel - December 13, 2011 - 12:57 pm

so cute teags! love the baby girl in front of the tree!

Meg Torwl - December 13, 2011 - 4:16 pm

wow what wonderful photos, especially love the ones of izzy, nick and dave on the floor, so great for you all to have the memories as your little one grows ( :

jonathon & his fam | victoria family photographer

what an awesome weekend… gorgeous winter sunshine, a visit with the family in victoria, and i had the pleasure of meeting this little cutie and his lovely parents, sandra & stephen.  :)

while we meandered around sandra & stephen’s neighbourhood park, we chatted about families, the sleepless lives of new parents, and that perfect laid back energy victoria does so well.  4 month old jonathon won me over right away with his adorable cooing and huge blue eyes – they are amazing!  we were lucky to have such a beautiful sunny morning for our session – love it when everything comes together like that.  thanks very much for sharing your morning with me, you three… it was so great to meet you!

Nicky - December 6, 2011 - 9:42 am

Teeg these are so sweet! I love the ones with Jonathon and daddy in matching hats:)

Heather - December 6, 2011 - 10:46 am

So adorable!! great lighting too, all that crisp sunny fall air!

Sandra - December 6, 2011 - 12:19 pm

These are wonderful, love them!

erin - December 6, 2011 - 5:33 pm

So cute!!! The pic with bubbles floating around is adorable!

Mari Okazaki - December 7, 2011 - 11:34 am

family love radiate from the photos!

bethany schiedel - December 13, 2011 - 12:58 pm

what a doll face!!!

i want your comments!

get those typing fingers flying and leave me some great comments anywhere on my blog for the entire month of december.  i’ll be posting the total amount of comments (and change donated) at the end of the month.  remember, 1 comment = $1.00 donation!  for more info on the greater vancouver food bank society, please click here.  thanks so much for your support!

Melissa - December 1, 2011 - 10:03 pm

Let’s donate LOTS changes for comment this holiday season!

Jeannine - December 2, 2011 - 1:45 pm

Woohoo! Great job for doing this :)

Alana - December 4, 2011 - 10:59 am

Such a terrific idea!!

Kailey Michelle Events - December 5, 2011 - 10:06 am

So awesome! Great initiative :)

Emilee - December 5, 2011 - 6:09 pm

i love this idea!! you’re an amazing photographer AND super generous!!! :)

Suzanne Jolly - December 5, 2011 - 7:58 pm

Hey stranger,
It’s been a long time since our high school days, but I’m so impressed by the fact that you’re doing this fundraiser- it got me to spend some time browsing your photography…which is so impressive. Congrats on becoming a really truly beautiful person with some amazing skills :)

dhana - December 5, 2011 - 9:03 pm

Wow-great idea!Money always gets people moving. we’ll see you for yoga and drinks on Thursday.

Claire De Boer - December 6, 2011 - 9:09 pm

What a fabulous idea Tegan! I love your photos – really beautiful – and your site is stunning :-) I know where to go if I need a photographer now!!!

Anne - December 6, 2011 - 10:09 pm

Just caught the pics of you with Kyle’s fam at the lake…how lovely! Especially like the one of you on the hay…so is that you taking a “roll in the hay”? Don’t answer, I’m your auntie and I don’t want to know :)You’re an amazing photographer T.Anne! xoxo

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addy & her family | squamish family photographer

After this adorable family session, I can safely say that 2 is my most favourite age… at least to photograph ;)  Adelaide’s expressions & energy were so much fun to capture – there is nothing more precious than the sound of her hysterical giggling!

It had been about a year & a half since I had last visited Jessica & Brandon for a portrait session, so this was the perfect time to update their family photos.  What an honour it is to be there as this little family grows up… so much love and laughter between them.  Plus they own one of the nicest & most affectionate golden retrievers I have ever met, the lovely Baylee girl. :)

Thanks, Jess & Brandon, for a great visit, and for having me continue to document your sweet little girl.  Can’t believe how quickly she has grown!  Lots of love. xo

Jessica Adams - November 22, 2011 - 9:42 am

I love them, thanks for capturing these precious moments!. :)

erin - November 22, 2011 - 10:44 am

OMG!!! So cute! So in love with Addy….and Jess too:)
Awesome job!!!

Cat - November 22, 2011 - 10:24 pm

You’re right, her expressions ARE priceless- great shots Teegy! I love how you contrasted the stark cold mountain with the warm love displayed by this adorable family!

You captured some beautiful memories which I’m sure will be cherished :)

Marion Lindsay - November 25, 2011 - 1:44 am

Beautiful pics of my daughter,son in law, and granddaughter. Thanks for capturing their family so beautifully in these precious photographs.
Adelaide’s Nanna (or Nanny, as Adelaide calls me :) – Marion Lindsay

dhana - December 5, 2011 - 9:05 pm

beautifully captured!