You know you’re Canadian when…you shoot outdoor blog photos when it’s -20°C (-4 °F)!
Okay, I won’t lie. That shoot was incredibly painful, but at the same time, it was a fun adventure. It had been quite a while since Matt and I shot any photos together and earlier in the week, we discussed the idea of shooting over the weekend. At the time, we didn’t anticipate the frigid temperatures, but when the weekend came, we decided to go with it anyways.
We ended up at a local golf course, which meant we had a bit of a hike to find a good spot to shoot at. It only took about 10 seconds before we were both freezing. His fingers were half frozen and my glasses kept fogging up from my breath, but we survived! After our quick shoot (that felt like a long one!), we went to a local coffee shop to defrost. Apparently, we’re gluttons for punishment because after we finished our drinks, we went out again to shoot more photos! In hindsight, I’m really glad we did, because the lighting was beautiful and I love how those shots turned out.
Simple Things That Make Me Happy:
On another note, today I read an awesome post from my friend Rach of RD’s Obsessions. She shared a list of some of the simple things in life that make her happy. I agree with almost everything on her list and I was inspired share some more little things that make me happy:
- That first bite of a delicious meal
- And on a similar note, that first sip of an amazing coffee (or glass of wine…or beer)
- Having a really awesome conversation with someone
- Waking up right before my alarm goes off in the morning
- That feeling you get, right after completing a workout
- Feeling the warmth of the sun on my skin
- Doing something that’s just a little bit crazy (like shooting blog photos outdoors on one of the coldest days of the year) 🙂
Outfit Details:
Canada Goose Trillium Jacket | Oversized Scarf | Cozy Ribbed Cardigan (Similar) | Snow Boots | Toque c/o Lindo F | Boyfriend Jeans (Similar)
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See Also:
Sometimes You Just Need a New T-shirt
and
Two Ways To Wear A Slouchy Cardigan
Deborah says
Boy do I know the feeling. My last three outfit posts I took in -2 degree F weather – and in one of them I was in a dress with no sleeves, no tights, and no coat. I remember thinking, “I’m going to die and it will be for the stupidest reason!”
I LOVE your coat by the way! And your boots are too cute!
Jackie says
AHHHH that’s even crazier than what I did! Major kudos HAHAHA
Rach says
Haha I can relate to this post! It was just as cold in Chicago. I have a love and hate with Winter. Lighting is amazing but ughhh the cold! I love your snow boots! They’re so cute!
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Jackie says
I figured you’d be able to! 🙂
Agnes W says
I totally know the day you are referring to and cannot believe you actually left your house…and to shoot photos!!! However, you photos turned out great! Especially loving the ones on Main St 🙂
Agnes
House of Illusions
Jackie says
I KNOWWWWWW – It was definitely one of the coldest days I’ve ever shot in. Typically, I wouldn’t leave the house when it’s that cold either! haha
Veronica Estevao says
I feel you girl!!! I’m from Montreal and I know how brutal how winters can be!
Candice says
Such cute winter photos Jackie! It was such a brutally cold winter this year – thank goodness spring is just around the corner now! xoxo Candice
Jackie says
Spring can’t arrive quickly enough! 😉