About Creative Clicks Photography:

Hi and welcome to my blog! My name is Tamsen Donker and I specialize in natural light, on-location photography, serving the greater Niagara area. I love to photograph you in every stage of your life, whether it be maternity, newborn, children, family and weddings. This blog is my favorite place to share my recent work, so sit back and relax, take a look through and be sure to leave some comment love if you see something you like! Please feel free to contact me if you would like to book your session or have any questions.

Dean & Arlene- together for life {Guelph Wedding Photographer}

July 29th, 2010

Dean and Arlene were married in July in Las Vegas. They were joined by many friends and family and spent a wonderful week together. But they didn’t want anyone to miss out on the fun! Two weeks after coming home, they held a reception at the Guelph Country Club for all their family and friends. They also wanted some time for pictures, with their family as well as with just the two of them.  I am so excited to share these images with you- Arlene is just a knockout, wouldn’t you agree?! Beyond that, she is also a genuinely sweet person and we loved meeting you and all your loved ones!

bride and groom standing in thicket of trees

portrait of bride looking off into the distance

bride and groom portraits

image of couple in brambles and groom standing alone

Just to prove it CAN be done: this is two entire families all looking at the camera and smiling! I am so impressed with this group! Now if I could pass that on to my daughters…lol.

large family picture with bride and groom's families

A family tradition from the groom’s side:

bride and the mother in law

Arlene’s father will be turning 70 next year and she wanted some pictures of her parents together. They are such a sweet and adorable couple- I really loved getting to know them a little bit….and I will be sure to tell Arlene when the baby is born! Arlene’s mother was just so sweet and caring about me and my little one and her father just smiled all day. I loved them!

portrait of the parents of the bride

shot of rings on heel of shoes with bouquet

My girl {Niagara Children’s Photographer}

July 23rd, 2010

In my continuing quest to get a great image of my two girls together, I had them out in the backyard one day- I got nothing from Eden but that’s not a surprise. She refuses to sit still or co-operate whenever there is a camera around. I am waiting for the day she decides to embrace the camera like her big sister. Kyara is a total diva! She often asks for pictures if she’s all dressed up in her princess outfits or if she’s doing something like holding hands with Eden in the van or playing cute with her baby. She will ask me over and over until I pull out the camera and take a bunch of pictures. Hey- it’s better than me begging her!

Here she is:

Niagara Children's Photographer

Niagara Family Photographer

Dean & Arlene- Sneak Peek {Guelph Wedding Photographer}

July 23rd, 2010

Just a little sneak peek of the beautiful bride! Isn’t she just incredible?! I love the hazy light and her dress- awesome! More to come soon :)

Guelph Wedding Photographer

Aaron & Chantal- Full of Life {Hamilton Maternity Photographer}

July 19th, 2010

Today I am sharing with you a very personal session, one that really means a lot to me.

My sister Chantal and her husband Aaron have been trying for the last three years to have a baby. It has been a long and difficult road for them and there were times when it seemed like it was never going to happen. If ever there was a couple who wanted to be parents and deserved it, it is these two. They love children so much, they have spoiled my two girls beyond belief and any baby around becomes Chantal’s newest love. I found out that I was expecting my third child and while I was overjoyed, I really didn’t know how to break the news- it gets harder each time. However, little did I know of God’s great and wondrous plans for them. Aaron and Chantal are due with their little boy just two weeks after my little one! It really seemed like a miracle to our family- their announcement brought on a lot of tears of joy, hugs and prayers of thankfulness. It has been so fun to share in this pregnancy with my sister and I am so excited to see them as parents to their son. I wish them the LORD’s blessings through the rest of this pregnancy and pray that all goes well when he arrives. I really can’t wait to meet him!

Here are a few more of my favorites from their session, showing some of the different styles we tried- and be sure to check out their slideshow as well!

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waterdown urban maternity photography

expecting couple in field of wheat

click here to view their slideshow!

What to Wear {Niagara Family Photographer}

July 19th, 2010

Niagara Family Photographer

Me- Full of Life {Niagara Maternity Photography}

July 15th, 2010

Well, I wasn’t sure I really wanted to do this, but I sucked it up and decided to post some pictures of myself on the blog. Steff recently took some time to photograph me and our little family, as well as some maternity shots for me. I had pictured a lifestyle session, very casual and fun, in our new master bedroom. The kids were absolutely HORRIBLE when it came to taking directions- they are the epitome of “photographer child syndrome”…they either choose to not look at the camera or pretend to work with us saying cheese while looking away. I did think it would be easier if it wasn’t me taking the pictures, but they weren’t having much of it. Oh well, we did get one half-decent family image :P

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niagara maternity photography

niagara maternity photography

Phew, it’s over…I am so nervous to be posting these! And for those who are wondering, baby #3’s anxiously awaited due date is September 10, 2010.

Aaron & Chantal- Full of Life {Waterdown Maternity Photographer}

July 14th, 2010

Here is a sneak peek of a very special maternity session I did with my sister and her husband- there are so many awesome images I can’t wait to share with you! We did two shoots, an urban style and a more natural, casual style in some beautiful fields as you see pictured below. Large picture share coming soon!

Waterdown Maternity Photographer

Carson & Callie- Fresh Life {Niagara Newborn Photographer}

July 12th, 2010

As promised Mom, here is your sneak peek of your little newborn twins! I had the greatest time photographing and snuggling them on Saturday morning, and they were so good!

There are many, many more adorable images to edit- but here’s one for now!

Niagara Newborn Photographer

Product Showcase {Niagara Family Photographer}

June 30th, 2010

I thought it would be fun to share some images of some of my products from time to time. Although I often bring these items to sessions with me so clients can see and feel them in person, it is nice to have some images to share as well.

This is a 3×3 mini-accordion album. It comes in a frosted cover to protect your album, whether you keep it in your purse, on your desk at work or your fridge (yes, it’s magnetic, how cool is that?!). The albums are also magnetic front to back, so they will close shut nicely. You can choose up to 10 images to feature in the album, and the cover and back are covered with black leather.

I absolutely adore these albums, they are such a great way to carry your images with you. I have one of my girls, and also gave one to each grandmother on Mother’s Day. They are a huge hit with grandparents!

Niagara Family Photographer

What to Wear {Niagara Family Photographers}

June 28th, 2010

This inspiration board just screams “summer” to me…oh, I love summer!

Niagara Family Photography