Category Archives: Personal

At my desk…

September 1st – fall really seems to be in the air!  I have an outdoor session scheduled for later today and one for tomorrow, but it is threatening rain.  I always encourage my clients to book early – because once this time of year comes around – it seems like we run out of days...

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September 1, 2010 - 3:02 pm

Inge - What a gorgeous self-portrait Marlene! You look so glamorous! :-)

Black Beans and Basmati Rice

I’m not much of a cook – I used to be – when I was growing up in a family of 7 siblings and my parents.  I was the second oldest child, and at age 12  my job was to bake a batch of dinner rolls each Saturday – about 6 dozen at a time!...

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August 22, 2010 - 8:02 pm

Patty Boge - Oh my! Should have driven to Mitchell! Love you, my friend!

August 23, 2010 - 10:47 am

Inge - It all makes my mouth water Marlene! … and what do you mean you aren’t much of a cook?!? You have cooked for me and I’ve been blown away! Keep up the experimenting… that’s how you create new and wonderful dishes. On a scale of 1-5 yums, this dish looks to be a 5! :-)

Photo of the Day

Last weekend I made a whirlwind trip to Vancouver to see my nephew.  He’s been living and working there for about a year and absolutely loves the views in and around Vancouver!   He asked me to come out and photograph some of his favorite views for wall decor in his home and office.  I...

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What a perfect, PERFECT day!

August long weekend – summer time.  HOT weather, wonderful company, great conversation, spending time outdoors, photographing, playing with the dogs. spending time with friends – is there anything more perfect than that? I wanted to challenge myself today, and brought out my 50mm 2.8 macro lens and photographed in and around Inge and Michael’s backyard. ...

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August 2, 2010 - 8:04 am

Inge - Wow Marlene! You see my garden so differently from me… these are gorgeous images and of course, I love the ones of the dogs! And thank you for making me look slim in the photo you took of me! LOL

Long weekend Summer

Lazy days of summer!   I’m spending the long weekend at one of my favorite places – Brandon, MB.  What makes Brandon so special?  Well – the people, of course!  I’m visiting my best friend, Inge and her husband Michael and their gorgeous dogs, Hunter and Grissom. We’ve spent hours outdoors – they have a gorgeous,...

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