Oscar the Dog and the Snow Storm

I had a fun shoot with Oscar today. He's a beautiful 8 year old Golden Retriever....and he was having NOTHING to do with me today.

Oscar and his owner George Bryson decided to have a family portrait taken today at a beautiful park for Sandra, Oscar's Mom. The problem: lots of dogs, and lots of snow and lots of sticks. He did not want to sit for me at all! It didn't matter though. This one-eyed pup stole my heart and he could do no wrong in my books. I think he's just adorable.

As for the snow storm....I could have done without it. It made me cancel my plans for the second night in a row with my friend Sarah. Really not good with that.

So, I'm inside working on photos and blogging to you....and trying really hard not to look out the window. Brrr...

Superbowl tomorrow!!

Worth the wait....

I know, I posted a teaser weeks ago but isn't it worth the wait to see the adorable Ellie?

My friend Sarah leaves on Tuesday to go back to Vancouver (I'm very sad about this), and I wanted to make sure she had the photos in her hands before she flew away. Tomorrow we're going out for dinner and just have fun on one of the last nights I'll get to see her before she goes back.

So, here she is with her husband Scott (you have to hear him with the baby....hilariously cute!), and little Ellie who is just too adorable.

I have three upcoming photoshoots....all very different. Stay tuned for those! And I promise I'll be quicker with the editing and posting.

The Wimpiest of all Wimps....

I am a wimp. A big baby. I cry, moan, complain and literally want to die when I'm sick. It seems the Cold Gods want to do me in....or they're testing me somehow. Today I didn't move from the couch. I laid down exactly where I have been for the past three days now. I caught up with old friends, Ellen, Oprah and Kelly Ripa. Still not better.

The problem is, when someone like me gets sick.....she needs medicine and lots of it! But because I'm now expecting a baby, I can't have anything. Not fair!

So, I'm stuck at home whining to my poor pets.....and even they gave up cuddling with me because of it.

So, now that I"ve whined to you I'll leave you with happier thoughts. Here are some pictures from the recent photographers meet-up I went to on Thursday. I met a lot of new people and I was so welcomed as a newby on the scene. It was a huge boost for me! Ahh, just thinking about that night made by cough stop a bit.....maybe not.

Ryan Rowell of Rowell Photography

Stephan Potopnyk (Enlightened Images), Erika Hanchar (Rowell Photography) and Gail Kenney (NightinGail Photography)

Erika and me.

Where Have I been?

I know, I haven't posted anything in a long time. But to be honest, there just wasn't anything to talk about just yet.

Tonight my photographer friends from Rowell Photography (rowellphoto.ca) organized this photographers Pub Night and I'm so excited. As a new person the scene I'm so pumped to meet so many talented people who have all been in my shoes at one point.

If I'm not to intimidated, I'll be whipping out my camera tonight and I'll show you some of the pics.

And because posts are boring without pics, here's a pic to show you just how much fun I can be at a party (and yes, I'm a bad dancer):

ffffffrrreezing!

I live in Ontario. North of Toronto and right smack dab in between two lakes. It's called the snowbelt and believe me, it lives up to it's name.

But the one thing I'm definitely not used to is how cold it is right now. It's really cold. That would be -30 when I woke up this morning (sorry American friends, don't know what that is in your degrees....but it's cold).

It was so cold you can hear the snow crunching beneath your feet. You car barely starts (thank God I'm the one in the garage), and it takes FOREVER to warm up after work when you've been outside working in it all day. Your eyes water, your nose runs and your hands are numb within seconds of being outside. Within minutes you're in agony because your skin hurts. Fun, huh?

My parents are leaving for Mexico tomorrow and I'm very jealous. I'll be thinking of them when I shiver in the cold. The cold that's supposed to last until next week!

Enough of my griping. Here's a photo I took of my beloved City: Barrie, Ontario. You should Google it if you don't know it. It's very pretty and cool. And if you visit...come see me.

This pic was taken from my back deck. I love my view...in the summer though

Makes Your Heart Melt.....

Today I spent the day in Babyland. Literally. And I came out without being puked on.....that could be first for me.


My morning started off with Darling Hannah, my cousin's 6 week old little girl. She was so chill. She was all, "Whatev" when we put her in different poses. She is really sweet.

Then I went to Markham where I finally met Ellie, my close friend Sarah's little baby. Ellie lives in Vancouver right now, and she's here for three weeks visiting her Nana and Papa.....and she'll be getting sick of her Auntie Apryl after the three weeks is up because I'll be seeing lots of this adorable little girl.

She was amazing. What a little model! She was so relaxed and let us do whatever we wanted to her.....so we put a tutu on her, pearls and let her hang out on a baby grand piano! What a riot!

So here are a few teasers from today's shoots.....I'll post much more later. These girls will make your heart melt.

Hey Ladies!!

Want to do something sexy for your Lover for Valentine's Day?


My fabulous friends at Studio Shiik and I are offering a glam day at the salon and a photoshoot! You will get a make-up application and have your hair styled ....trust me Amanda and John are amazing!!


Just call me or email me to book an appointment and session. The style of your photoshoot is your choice. If you want a boudoir style or just look like a total movie star!

705-721-6265
aprylmunro@hotmail.com


The cost is $200 and that covers your salon treatment, your photoshoot and a disc with all your images......and I'll throw in an 8X10 of one of your images!


Here's a look at a recent modelling shoot we did. Studio Shiik did the hair and make-up.