Quinn is 17 days old... and for the 42 minutes she allowed me to photograph her before she needed another feeding, she was absolutely perfect! Kevin & Mandy, good luck with the new house and the new addition to your family, I look forward to seeing you again soon!
Last weekend I ventured out to Fort Langely for a photoshoot with Stu and Lindsay. It was the warmest day in a long time and we had so much fun. Together over 6 years, they are tying the knot this September... such a gorgeous couple, thanks for the great day! xoxo
Love this shot of Lindsay laughing!
Check out that rock! Gorgeous...
A million and one little details = one wedding. This might seem a little intimidating, but I think it's also a great opportunity to truly make this day about you as a couple. I mean, how often do you get to tell people where to sit, what to eat and when to leave?? But more than that, how often do you get to surround yourselves with all the people you love and cherish in one place at the same time? Not to mention choosing the colors and flowers and menu and music... so that every detail represents you and your partner. Okay, for some, this may be a nightmare, but for most others, it's a pretty fun time.
I always enjoy hearing about the planning aspect and learning more about the couple's style, therefore better understanding them and ultimately being able to capture them in ways to compliment this. The best part, of course, is the day of, and seeing how it all comes together, the flow of the people and food and music, laughter and dance... and so much love.
Every wedding is so very different. Here are a few details I loved from some previous weddings.
Alex & Shan This was an absolutely stunning garden wedding. They wanted it intimate and personal, keeping it to close friends and family on a sunny afternoon in Shan's parent's beautiful yard. All the bouquets were flowers the family planted in the spring, and instead of cake they had platters of lemon tarts... the same ones Alex and Shan shared on their first date.
Thomas & Angela This was a big Greek wedding, traditional, with an unconventional twist. Thom and Angela decided on a "first look", after which we had a great time driving throughout the city on a trolley bus with the wedding party taking fabulous photos before the ceremony. Hundreds of family and friends traveled far and wide and filled the Greek Orthodox Cathedral, a stunning venue with its traditional Byzantine Iconography. The reception details were simple and rich, with a jazz quartet warming up the guests to what would be a night filled with dancing and laughter. And wow, can they dance!
Adi & Mandana traveled all the way from Dubai, meeting their friends and family from all over the world here in Vancouver for their wedding at the Four Seasons. It was a traditional Persian ceremony with tons of lavish flowers, platters of sweets and pastries and many symbolic items. The reception was stunning. Pastel colored roses, silver table settings and a buffet to die for. The dancing started as soon as the bride and groom entered and went long into the night.
Clarke & Jinky's This wedding was so different from any wedding I've attended as either a photographer or a guest. It was somewhat of a 'secret', and the only people in attendance were 4 family members and myself. Under a willow tree on a private dock in Kelowna, Clarke and Jinky said their vows. The summer sun set her yellow dress aglow, toasting champagne and wandering through a nearby winery. The day ended at Quails Gate Winery for an incredible dinner, watching the Canada Day fireworks light up the lake. There was so much love and laughter shared on this day... truly beautiful.
We all have something in our lives that we treasure...
"And in the end, the love we take will be equal to the love we make.”
-The Beatles
Noah. He's the first baby born in my close group of cousins, so needless to say, he's a pretty big deal. This past weekend he turned one, which was a huge deal. Even though I may be partially biased, I have to say that Noah is one of the most beautiful, loveable, little boys I know. I feel this is in large part due to his amazing family... his mother and father, aunts and uncles, grandma's and grandpa's... all bestowing their love and creating a supportive community to help raise this little man.
Being a part of Noah's first year is such a special gift, thank you! I can't wait for the many wonderful years to come. Much love... xoxo.
They showed me a painting of the pier where they met many years before, jumping off into the ocean to cool off on a hot summer day. The days when life seemed so much more simple. But even when the world got more complex with school and distance and work, they find themselves many years later, full of love, married and with a child on the way... and I guess it doesn't get much more simple than that.
Geoff and Nicole... you are such a beautiful couple with a truly special love... thank you for sharing an afternoon with me. I can't wait to meet the new addition... xoxo
Today was waking up in a cozy bed. Hot shower. Sheepskin slippers. Peppermint tea. Christmas hugs. Baked french toast. Opening presents. Laughter. Crying. Friends visiting. Baby smiling. Stories. Christmas cookies. Skating on a frozen pond. Orange light on the hills. Reminiscing. Cold on my cheeks. Hot tea in a thermos. Meeting new people. My family. Lifetime friends. Pinot noir. Turkey. Wearing silly hats. Eating too much (again). Laughter. More stories. Surf video. Comfy couch. Cozy bed.
Yes, today was a good day... xoxo
Ice skating up at Saddle Lake, a Christmas tradition that goes waaaayyyy back. In the top 3 all time favorite things to do... and one of the best parts about growing up in a small town.
