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{capture this moment.} :: Toronto Family Photographer

When P and N contacted me to do their family portraits, P told me that his parents were going to be in town and that he also wanted to capture their 5 and 3 year old kids, especially before his 5 yr old’s teeth started to fall out.  Instantly, i knew that i was going to enjoy this family.  Freezing the moment is so important and i loved that this family believed in that.

P and N, your family is so down to earth — simple and so easy going with such a strong sense of family.  i had a fun morning with you both, your charming parents, C & J, and your adorable little monkeys, A and A.

I promised i’d get this out on the blog for you.  Not much of a sneak-peek with your gallery going out in the same day but nevertheless, a promise is a promise.

~enjoy.

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April 2, 2010 - 6:21 am wendy b. - What a sweet family. Beautiful photos!

April 1, 2010 - 11:30 pm Laura Geraci - These are beautiful. Very modern. I like the large family image.

March 31, 2010 - 11:43 am Lori - Nice work! The family portrait is perfect.

March 31, 2010 - 11:17 am courtney - cherry, you KNOW i adore these! every single one of them...there's so much love and beauty...what photography is truly about!

March 30, 2010 - 12:55 am Holli Dunn - What a gorgeous family! I'm loving the first one with the whole family. Looks like you all had a lot of fun!

March 29, 2010 - 10:21 pm TaraMc - Wow, what a fun session. I love the energy and personality you have captured here. Excellent work!

March 29, 2010 - 9:24 pm GIOVANNA - Beautiful! You got some amazing shots here!

March 29, 2010 - 9:10 pm Stacey - Wow! I love the one with the whole family. They are going to treasure that for many years!

March 28, 2010 - 9:48 pm Chelsey - I was just going to say! You can totally tell how easy going (and IN LOVE! with each other) they are. Beautiful captures, Cherry!

{cool dude. Mr. M.} :: Durham Region Baby Photographer, Toronto Baby Photographer, Markham Baby Photographer

This has got to be one of my favourite ages – 8  months. Actually, anywhere between 6 and 9 months is so much fun. This age brings lots of smiles, unbalanced wobbley sits, lots of rolling and drool and a whole lotta outfit changes….and they can’t get away from me to boot!  Mr M sure is a mini-me of mom and dad — lots of character and sporting the super cool threads.  we were able to capture a variety of images cause mom came super prepared with different hats, jackets and outfit changes.  C’mon….just look at that smile….he’s definitely a heartbreaker in the makin’.

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January 28, 2010 - 9:08 am courtney - cherry, these are just gorgeous! looove your style!

January 12, 2010 - 2:06 pm Lina - Beautiful session, such a cutie pie!

January 12, 2010 - 2:32 am Holli Dunn - These are so fun!!!! Great images here!

January 11, 2010 - 9:46 pm Roopa - cherry - i love the pics that you took of Massi, Michie and Rob! cant wait to see the rest of them!

January 11, 2010 - 6:57 pm --cherry. - thanks everyone for visiting!! I love that one too Michelle! there are some really cute ones of M...can't wait to show them to you!

January 11, 2010 - 2:17 pm April - He has got to be one of the cutest boys I have ever seen! Awesome work!

January 11, 2010 - 12:26 pm jennifer - what a gorgeous family and a little cutie he is! These are fabulous!

January 11, 2010 - 12:24 pm Krissy Allori - Such a cutie! Little man looks like he has a BIG personality. I'm sure they'll love these!

January 11, 2010 - 12:12 pm Stephanie - So cute!! Love your processing.

January 11, 2010 - 12:00 pm Shanna - These are really cute!

January 11, 2010 - 11:34 am Katherine - How fun and beautiful! I'm sure they will love them!

January 11, 2010 - 11:00 am Salina J - You caught such great expressions - love these!

January 11, 2010 - 10:51 am Jeanette LeBlanc - Awesome shots, looks like a fab session - I'd love to see more.

January 9, 2010 - 11:44 pm Michelle Johal - Cherry you are a fabulous photographer! We are so excited to see the rest of the gallery! We love the first one especially ...

January 9, 2010 - 12:38 am Kristel - LOVE these! What a beautiful family!

{dream maternity. | 34 weeks. } :: Toronto Beaches Maternity Photographer, Durham Region Maternity Photographer

Some of my favourite maternity images to date.  The exposed brick, perfect parent models, a cute two year old and one of my favourite dog breed’s made for a photographer’s dream.  At 34 weeks, T was just stunning.  Congrats R and T….can’t wait to meet your little one.  i know you’ve been waiting for this sneak-peek , so i hope is was worth the wait…i’ll be in touch soon.

xoxox,

–cherry.

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October 5, 2009 - 7:58 pm --cherry. - thanks everyone for all your comments!

October 4, 2009 - 11:37 pm gyoza*girl - ooh, SO gorgeous – the models and the photography! :) i LOVE that middle shot of porkie and K! :)

September 30, 2009 - 11:32 am rebecca - Love love love that brick wall and you used it so well! These are just beautiful!

September 30, 2009 - 10:31 am casandra heeren - these are just STUNNING... amazing work!

September 29, 2009 - 11:22 pm Kristie Chadwick - Great session. The middle one with the brother and the dog is perfect!

September 29, 2009 - 6:47 pm Kristin Rachelle - Beautiful captures of a beautiful family!!!

September 29, 2009 - 2:01 pm Jeni - adorable!! I love the one with the dog and little guy on the floor, so so cute!

September 29, 2009 - 10:24 am Melissa Rodriguez - Stunning Mommy to be! Can't wait for the newborn images - these are just gorgeous!

September 29, 2009 - 8:31 am Giovanna - What a beautiful mama, beautiful family, and GORGEOUS images! Great job!

September 29, 2009 - 8:22 am This N That - Oh my goodness, these are beautiful!!! What a gorgeous mom to be, and family! LOVE LOVE LOVE the one of the little person on the floor with the dog! That is amazing! Shellie++

September 29, 2009 - 6:18 am TracyT - Wow! Gorgeous work. What a beautiful family. Love your lighting!

September 28, 2009 - 11:03 pm Gillian - You're so right - DREAM maternity session! Love it! Can't believe the pic with the dog and sweet son ... that's PERFECTION!

November 16, 2009 - 8:10 pm {mr. A. | 14 days old.} :: Toronto Beaches Newborn Photographer; The Beaches Newborn Photographer; Pickering Newborn Photographer » Cherry Cortez Photography Blog - [...] those yummy folds in his scrunchy little back… love it.  It was great hanging out with your growing family.  He’s just precious T and [...]

{Newborn Faux Hawk…meet Mr. T. | 14 days old.} :: Toronto Newborn Photographer and Oakville Newborn Photographer

It can’t get any cuter than this….Newborn baby love  at 14 days old….Mr. T. is stylin’ with his TOO cute faux hawk.  i was just lovin’ his hair.  i photographed his big sister miss V  two years ago on her 1st birthday.  It’s always a treat to see how much my little clients have grown.  Isn’t she gorgeous??  If you ask me, i think these two make a beautiful brother/sister pair…

Congrats R & V….T is a handsome addition to your family…

xxoxox,

– ♥ cherry.


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June 20, 2009 - 1:53 pm Kate & Kev - What amazing photos. Tej & Viv are absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing these with us!

June 18, 2009 - 11:13 pm --cherry. - Oh wow -- thanks for stopping by everyone!! Glad you all get to see their new big family :) . R & V -- i have to admit, i'm with the rest of the crowd. you've got some seriously good genes in your family! it was good seeing you all again -- i'll be in touch soon...

June 18, 2009 - 9:20 pm Shelly - OMG these pics are so cute!!! Tej is adorable and Viv looks like a model!!!

June 18, 2009 - 4:16 pm Michelle Johal - W - O - W!!! Sherry you did a fabulous job. The kids look fabulous! I think I may have to give you a call ...

June 18, 2009 - 2:31 pm Mei - Oh my goodness, oh my goodness, oh my goodness!!!

June 18, 2009 - 2:25 pm Samantha Ferguson Daniel - The photos are absolutely gorgeous. What beautiful kiddos!

June 18, 2009 - 1:20 pm viv - A little "Mini- Roopa" and now a little "Mini-Monty" .... We now live beside a "Millionare- Family"!!!!!! Beautiful pictures to go along with your beautiful children!!!! Thanks for sharing these pictures..... B&K&H&V&J

June 18, 2009 - 12:37 pm Roopa - Are those really my babies? great job Cherry - you always amaze me!! Can't wait to see the entire gallery

June 18, 2009 - 11:32 am Barb - Awww...so sweet.

June 18, 2009 - 11:03 am shannon - these are so adorable!! gorgeous kiddos!

June 18, 2009 - 8:55 am Gee - SOOOOOOOOO CUTE!!!!! Well done Cher xoxo

June 18, 2009 - 8:50 am Verinder Sharma - These kids are absolutely gorgeous...I guess I am biased because I am the father. Good gene pool...

June 18, 2009 - 7:28 am Marie - Totally cute Cherry!

{busy weekend.}

What a busy Saturday we had!  One 7 month old, one toddler, one little girl all the way from Cali. , a family of 5 and i even tried to squeeze in taking photos of my own  kids and getting my best friend (who’s not a photographer) to take some shots of me and my family (but i’ll save that for another post :) ).  She was such a trooper and did an amazing job – must be the artist in her (check her out at Jessie Boy Blue ) .

Here are a couple of images from the weekend…

Meet gorgeous little L.

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little sweetie Miss S.

and the cutie Mr. A.

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October 16, 2008 - 12:34 pm Corine Tran - These kids are all so adorable! Little L is gorgeous and those images are beautiful! I love the color of that wall and your composition. The basket picture so too cute!

October 16, 2008 - 8:42 am tricia - WOW! These kids are adorable. That first little girl is beautiful and you captured her perfectly. Love that first shot!

October 14, 2008 - 4:26 pm admin - hey elaine -- it was great having the opportunity to shoot your little model gal :) have a safe trip home! xoxox --cherry.

October 14, 2008 - 12:50 pm elaine - OMG....LOVE IT!!!! thank you so much again girl! it was DEFINATELY more then worth the trip to Ajax! love you and your gorgeous fam! e

October 14, 2008 - 8:42 am admin - thanks for visiting my blog again Amanda!! She is actually more stunning in person if you can believe it!! hey chris -- you're too funny :) ....wait till you see the ones where he's sticking his tongue out...those ones are definitely 'awww' pictures :)

October 14, 2008 - 8:33 am Chris - Aww! My little "dim sum" in a basket!

October 14, 2008 - 5:26 am Amanda K - They're all gorgeous little kiddos. LOVE the second image most of all though, she is STUNNING, the eye contact is wonderful.

{fall guy.}

Everytime i meet up with one of my clients i always think to myself, ‘gosh…i get to photograph the cutest kids’.  Can i just tell you how cute this little man was?  Meet Mr. N…so full of style and ready to conquer the world :)

Here’s a little sneak peek for you D and J.  Hope this will hold you over until i get your gallery up :)

 

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October 26, 2008 - 8:23 pm Desiree Hayes - I love these!! Fabulous!

October 14, 2008 - 4:24 pm admin - thanks cindy and jennifer...i really appreciate your comments :) hey roopa!! good to hear from you -- your little girl must be so big now...i hear congrats are in order?!?!?

October 14, 2008 - 2:48 pm Roopa - Cherry - I see you haven't lost your touch Missy - amazing pics of little N!! D and J were very pleased, thanks so much for taking such good care of them! And hope you and the family are doing well.

October 13, 2008 - 6:43 pm Jennifer - awww what a cutie love that first shot!

October 12, 2008 - 5:37 pm Cindy - he's so handsome! love the last one!

October 11, 2008 - 8:26 pm admin - thanks ladies for the wonderful words :) . I know his parents are gonna be smiling from all the comments about how adorable their son is!!

October 11, 2008 - 8:20 pm Nicole Z - Yes, you certainly do have some beautiful clients, and this guy is certainly no exception!! He is very handsome, and you captured him beautifully!! Great job, love the family shot!!

October 11, 2008 - 4:54 pm Heather - What a handsome little boy! I love the processing on these

October 11, 2008 - 3:58 pm Kristin Rachelle - Just gorgeous! Beautiful job on these!!!!

October 11, 2008 - 1:54 am Lana Bell - Oh my gosh how cute is he??! That first shot is to die for

October 10, 2008 - 11:47 pm Kristel - These are absolutely gorgeous! I love your processing!

October 10, 2008 - 4:38 pm Jen - I love that first one, the texture suits it perfectly!

October 10, 2008 - 4:03 pm Beth Ross - LOVE these! He sure is handsome. I love the texture in the first. You got some great eye contact from him!

October 10, 2008 - 2:16 pm admin - thanks brooke -- i used a little vintage on the first one because i thought it would work well with his little peacoat!! glad you like them debbie :) .... you guys were so fun to be around ...i really enjoyed myself too :) !! i'll be in touch soon...

October 10, 2008 - 2:00 pm debbie - Cherry,the pics are awesome! What a tease...can't wait to see the rest! Thanks so much for such a relaxed and enjoyable morning.

October 10, 2008 - 1:06 pm brooke - Love these! The post processing is lovely on these. And the light in his eyes in that last one is beautiful! Great job!!

{full swing into fall….}

Have i mentioned that i just LOVE fall?  it’s my favourite time of year to capture some fun and whimsical outdoor portraits.  I LOVE  everything about it…from the colours and the clothes to the crispy bite of the morning air.  Did i mention i love the clothing? it’s so fun to layer clothing.  I’m defintiely an accessory girl (as you can probably tell from my website with all the hats that i use on newborns) and all the different scarves and hats for fall just make me smile :) .

Here is a recent family that i had the opportunity to photograph.  M and D have 4 children.  I only know a handful of people that have more than three kids and i can attest that moms to 4 or more children have the most patient demeanor.  After meeting D i can say, yes my theory still stands…every mom that i know that has 4 or more kids all have the same personality — easy going, patient and genuinely caring.  She just never seemed rushed and everytime one of her kids had something to say, she listened…genuinely listened.  You could just tell that she was a great mom :) .

M and D’s kids were too cute.  when mom said she wanted fall photos, she knew exactly what she wanted.  her two girls came out of the car in their fabulous fall sweaters, sweater dresses and the boys had on cute sweaters and jackets.  mom even came prepared with some hats and scarves.  i love it!! We almost had to reschedule this session due to the weather but am glad we still tried before we called it quits because once we got to our location, we didn’t see a drop of rain.  Light was fading fast but we managed to get some great shots.  Here are a few of my favourties…

This one is definitely my new FAV fall photo…

 

If you’re interested in having a fall session, please drop me an email at info@cherrycortez.com or call 647.400.6538.

 

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October 11, 2008 - 8:42 pm admin - OMG!!...Thanks for visiting my blog Amanda!!---i'm such a huge fan of yours :) :) !!

October 11, 2008 - 4:06 am Amanda K - They're all so lovely! What adorable kids.

October 8, 2008 - 9:27 pm admin - Thanks Jenica, Kara, Angela and Heather for stopping by and leaving such wonderful comments. Kara - i love A's smile too :) ....he was full of cute little grins that day!

October 8, 2008 - 6:04 pm Heather - The first one is amazing! I love it! Job well done on these

October 8, 2008 - 8:22 am Angela - What a lovely location and beautiful images! I love this time of the year!

October 7, 2008 - 10:19 pm Kara May - Gorgeous kids and great processing! Love how each one is unique and the little smile of the boy in the hat too cute!

October 6, 2008 - 11:34 am Jenica - awwwww!!! These are fantastic. Love the hats! Great work!!

October 6, 2008 - 8:27 am admin - thanks corine, jenny and jennifer! i have to agree...the kids are sooo adorable!!

October 6, 2008 - 7:11 am Jennifer - I love fall too, everything about it. These are beautiful, and the outfits really finish them off!

October 6, 2008 - 3:13 am jenny mcmasters - I love that first one. And adore hat pictures! What a great session to start a new season with! Good job! A

October 6, 2008 - 1:04 am Corine Tran - I love your post processing on these. Adorable children!

{urban maternity.}

This couple was so fun to shoot.  They’re expecting their first child in 4 weeks and were up for anything when i had mentioned doing their maternity shoot downtown. I love it when a client trusts me enough to let the creative side of me run free.  We met early in the morning and G and A were all game when i asked her to bare her belly in the heart of downtown.  They both laughed at me when i pulled out this scarf from my goody bag but i must say, ‘Doesn’t she look awesome?’  Congrats to you both….i can’t wait to meet your little one :) .  Here are a couple of images to tide you over until i get your gallery up….

 

I love these images of her belly and toes :) .   When i saw her sandals and her pretty toenails i knew i just had to capture it!! Kudos to G for having such pretty toenails so far along in her pregnancy.  I know by 30 weeks, there was NO way i could bend over and reach my toes!!

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September 30, 2008 - 5:37 pm Jennifer - what a beautiful mommy to be, these are beautiful!

September 30, 2008 - 12:14 pm Desiree Hayes - Super cute! I love your processing too!

September 30, 2008 - 12:41 am admin - thanks cindy, jan, courtney, heidi and jenica for stopping by and leaving such wonderful comments :)

September 30, 2008 - 12:26 am Jenica - Love this idea!! I think the first is my favorite. Great pping too!!!

September 29, 2008 - 10:30 pm Heidi K - What a great idea to document the painted toenails and the big belly...very clever :) Nice job on these...

September 29, 2008 - 9:28 pm Courtney Miller - Cherry! These are sooo cool! Love the feet perspective one...oh, do I remember that feeling! Love the feel and tones!

September 29, 2008 - 8:30 pm Jan Scott - Love that first one!!

September 29, 2008 - 5:56 pm Cindy - what a perfect belly! love the location too!

September 29, 2008 - 4:12 pm admin - Thanks everyone for the great comments -- i'm sure G and A will get a kick out of reading them! You're all right -- G looks great and i even told her she was a 'hot mama'!!

September 29, 2008 - 4:02 pm Shana - Such a lovely mama. Great pictures~! :D

September 29, 2008 - 4:01 pm Deh - Hey Sexy Mama! So Beautiful!!! I can't wait to see the rest.

September 29, 2008 - 3:57 pm Jamie Heyl - Those are both such great shots, love the idea of maternity in an urban setting!

September 29, 2008 - 2:11 pm Kim Griffith - I love the toes one! Great Job on these!