Let's be honest, not every baby looks perfect when it is newborn. But when I saw baby Alex, I was shocked at just how perfect he actually was. He is beautiful! See for yourself...
Congratulations Les, Claudia and big sister, Maya!
Michelle...
Looking through some photos from the summer, I came across this one of Michelle. Sometimes, a photo that I once overlooked can grab me at another point in time. Perhaps it's my mood, perhaps I just see something different. I love this one, in part because, to me, it really captures Michelle... her lightness and softness that permeates into her soul.
I remember this shoot well. At this point we were walking through a field on Bowen Island, the long grass just starting to glow in the summer evening light. These are the moments when my heart skips a beat, because so many things have come together to make the moment so very special. This is also why I love working with natural light... when you are surrounded by such beauty in nature, it slows you down and puts you be in a better place to really see the shot... to feel the shot. That is when magic happens... although I know the studio has its place, to me, natural light is always king.
Pinecone...
I love finding objects in the environment to use in my shoots... nothing beats the simplicity and elegence of nature...
Black and White Love...
Here's a few more from Stu and Lindsay's special day...
Shaun & Meghan | Black and White Series
I was finally able to finish editing Shaun and Meghan's photos from their beautiful wedding on Hornby Island. I fell in love with a black and white series we did at Helliwell on the grassy bluffs... Some are repeats from the original post, but I think the black and whites have a completely different mood and feel...
Shaun & Meghan | Hornby Island Wedding
Okay, I admit, it's a bit of a trek to get there, but once you breathe in the fresh air of Hornby Island, there is nothing quite like it. Even when it rains. Apple trees and blackberries grow everywhere, rain forests and rocky beaches, arbutus trees and grassy bluffs. It quickly becomes obvious why Shaun and Meghan chose this place for their wedding.
Shaun and Meghan married under an arbor of driftwood and ribbons. In the short ceremony, there were stories and poems, promises and vows, laughter and tears, and of course... so much love. The love amongst the friends and family made the whole day so incredible. The rain couldn't dampen the joy and laughter, the humorous and touching speeches or the dancing that went well into the night. It was truly a beautiful day...
Thank you Shaun and Meghan... it was such an honor to share in your day!
Dustin & Cynthia | Engagement
Dustin and Cynthia met the summer out of high school, and after 9 years of being together, they are getting married! Such a great couple, I look forward to their wedding in June!
I love the palate from this shoot, the soft greys and neutral tones. We met at Lighthouse Park just as the sun went behind a cloud bank, creating a soft glow, which was so beautiful on the lovely couple and their surroundings!
