Here we are, my son Cédric joined the Canadian forces Saturday. A big change in his life, in our life.

Before taking him to the base, we promised each other we would do a photo shoot, if there is a time when my son and I really enjoy being together, it is during these wild photo sessions. Cédric is not a model, rather an accomplice.

Furthermore, my daughter Val took the shot and my wife Lise was in the background, supervising, a real family affair.

We did the shot under a railway bridge in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. With our “look of the day”, tree flashes and a ladder, we didn’t go “unnoticed”.

To be noted, neither my son and I are smokers, it was part of my concept. Cédric was a bit “greenish” at the end. Thank God, he brought some Halls lozenges, what a nasty taste, berk.

The concept: Cédric wanted to make it’s entry to the base with the longest possible hairs, so the army barber could have a good time. I also spotted a wig at the “Dollar” store that strangely fitted the length and colour of Cédric. Bingo…

I can’t stop looking at this image, you will understand that it means a lot to me.

Good luck my Son, I am so proud of you…

Camera: Nikon D90

Photograph: Valérie Meehan

Concept: François Meehan

During last week-end party, we witnessed a beautiful and a “little unusual” version of “be my, be my baby”

Tania, you are unique!

Texture: JBnauta

Camera: Nikon D90

François Meehan

Saturday last, my friend Tania invited us for her annual summer party. What a nice crowd, I was really please to see beautiful Tania. A surprise was awaiting us.

It began when Bobby, Tania’s Boyfriend, asked me if I brought my camera, it was in the car, so he suggested me to go grab it, that Tania would like to see it. I didn’t suspect anything.

And then suddenly, we are told to get ready for a surprise show and here we are, Christine started a nice demonstration of baladi dance. I must be careful in what I am writing, Lise is looking behind my shoulder. Let’s just say, while I was taking photos, I had to remove my glasses, too much fog got accumulated in them.

Many thanks to Tania and Bobby for a really nice party and to Christine for such a nice display of her skills.

Camera: Nikon D90

François Meehan

What a day yesterday was. We went through a series of emotions.

From a visit to the cemetery in the morning, to a reunion with a pretty old friend.

I didn’t thought I would do a lot of pictures, the occasions kept coming on.

I will have some nice pic to show this week, starting with William, son of our nephew Maxim.

Camera: iPhone

François Meehan

Big day today, our son now “belongs” to the Canadian Forces.

This morning we had an information session about the life in the army. Then we witness the ceremony where the new recruits sworn in for the Forces.

After completing his basic training (which will begin in 2 weeks), Cédric will join the Navy as a “Naval communicator”.

It was nice to see these people, ready to do the sacrifices to take control of their destiny.

We are so proud of Cédric, it was a lot of emotions for us, above all, we are so proud of him!

“You the Man” Ced!

François Meehan

In addition to manipulate the washing line, being on the phone solving important problems, there was another batch of dirty laundry in the machine, spaghetti sauce simmering and an apple cake in the oven…

For the curious: Yes, these are my boxers

For the crooked mind: They are size “small”

Model: My precious Lise

Texture: Kerstin Frank

Cqmera: Nikon D90

François Meehan

Here is a second version of Jessica’s portrait session.

More sober, more classical than the first one…

Camera: Nikon D90

François Meehan

His passion for fishing is incredible.

So, he is well prepared for the toxicity of the Saint-Lawrence waters.

And he does not eat his catches, which are glowing in the dark.

Model: Cédric Meehan

Camera: Nikon D90

François Meehan

Playing with my shadows has always been a source of fun, at very low costs

I am still hooked on the iPhone app Snapseed. Can’t get my hands off it.

Camera: iPhone

François Meehan