Troi’s Family | Kamloops, BC
The first time I ever really talked to Troi was in her home, surrounded by her artwork. She had just gotten married, and I was meeting up with her to see about taking part in an interactive art exhibition evening that I was organizing. I wanted to see her work as well as get to know her a bit. Little did I know that 6 years later she would have become one of my best and closest friends — and I’d be saying goodbye to her.
Over the years, I’ve shot maternity photos for both of her pregnancies, we’ve both assisted each other shooting weddings and portrait sessions, we’ve even had a little crafting business together for a while. I’ve cleaned her house, she’s fed me lunch countless times (ok, half the time, I’m the one actually doing the cooking at her house), she’s fixed my sewing mistakes, I’ve fixed her computer problems, we’ve laughed and cried together, and we even bought dogs together! Ernie (my black pug) and Taz (her fawn pug) are brothers that we road-tripped to the States to pick up.
Troi and Tyler and their kids moved to Sparwood a couple weeks ago. It’s been a gradual process over the spring/summer, so I’ve had time to get used to the idea and prepare myself for the gaping hole their lives will leave. Before they left, they got together with Troi’s parents and brother and his family for dinner. She, being a photographer herself, wanted to get some portraits of her parents, her brother and his family, and her family before the big move. She asked me to tag along to take the group portraits that she needed to be in, as well as candids that included her interacting with her family.
The sunset light was so full of gold that evening while we were running around with our cameras. Here are some of the photos I got for her. I miss you, Troi!!!!!
Enjoy!
Wow! Dani, they are gorgeous. I LOVE them and I can’t even imagine what the rest of the fam is going to say. They will be even more precious to me because they were created by you-one of my greatest friends! I love you and miss you and can’t wait to see you!
I think they are amazing!! I met Troi at IE this summer and I can totally see why you would have a gaping hole in your lives now…she’s a beautiful person inside and out!! I absolutely love the one of her and her daughter laughing facing the camer…priceless!! Michelle
Dani, the images are beautiful. You did such an amazing job. Love them!!
Dani the pictures are so beautiful. I love them and I am so surprised by the pics I didn”t even no you took. You did an awesome job!
wow!! they made me cry..troi is also one of my fav. little people on this big planet & without her it just wouldnt b the same:) on there own the pix are gorgeous, but even more special because the people in them are beautiful souls!!
wonderful memories before the big move…xoxo
Hi,
Just now read your blog and saw the pics.
I follow you on twitter which is how I found it.
Very excellent, the pics are amazing.
You look so happy, and have a great family.
Cheers, Marty
I miss baby Austin!!! ohhh and the rest too!
Wow, Dani, these are amazing!!! Your talent in capturing the very essence, emotion, and life of those around you is truly amazing. I can’t believe they’re gone already–seems like yesterday she told me their “big news”–and seeing these made me almost cry (tears are welling presently)! They are truly the Lebsack/Crombies to a T. Well done, and my prayers & love are with you. Xoxox
These are amazing photos and you can see the love of a wonderful family. A creation of memory to be held forever.