Tonight 2008 will come to an end.  Around the world people are rolling into the new year, preparing for their next adventures.  Whether you loved it or hated it, 2008 is over and the future holds only opportunity.  Tonight I hope you’ll look back fondly, or at the very least a little more wisely.

To everyone who has stood by me through this incredibly eventful year, I thank you from the very bottom of my heart.  I’m amazed at how much my life has changed in just 12 months, and I couldn’t be here without so many of you out there.  Your love and support has been invaluable, and I can never repay you for that.

Tonight I’ll be ringing in the new year with a few of my very best friends.  Wherever you are at midnight, I hope you’ll look forward to a 2009 packed with potential. 

Cheers,

Jill 

Now pass the champagne, please!

I really can’t express it any better than I did in that title.  I just love it. 

Because there’s no better way to start your week.

I absolutely love this little moment that was quietly happening beside the rest of the pre-wedding chaos.  There’s always so much happening in those hours, which is why it’s one of my favourite parts of the day.  It rushes by but every second of it is invaluable.

Also?  Caught up to my post a day!  Finally!  Apologies for not having this one up this morning with the others, but Port Elgin lost power entirely for the day.  I’m now back in the city and hoping that everyone back home is warming up and staying dry.

Yeah, I was here.  So today I thought I’d share some of my personal favourite days of 2008 with you.  We spent two weeks in Tuscany, Umbria and Cinque Terre.  Everywhere we looked there were rolling hills punctuated with cyprus trees, soaring cathedrals with incredibly fine architecture, and bright, warm colours.  Travel photographer’s dream?  Yes, I think so.

 Bonus Saturday!  Three shots today!  (Because I really couldn’t just pick one.  Or two.  Or three, really, but I had to stop somewhere.)

(For December 27th)

When Tara and Tony came north of the border for their shoot in November they put their own spin on their style for a number of shots.  They looked like freaking rock stars strolling down the streets of Toronto.

(For December 26th)