Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing 2 friends of mine, Nisha and Sharad, who are expecting their first baby. Having known each other since childhood, their love story is somewhat of an epic tale. Looking at these photos you will see just how beautiful they are, but you only have to spend a moment with them to feel how much deeper that beauty runs.
Much love... xoxo
Last summer I was commissioned by CountDown Events to capture the beautiful wedding details of this stunning wedding designed and planned by Soha Lavin. Attention to detail is an understatement with Soha, resulting in an exquisite show piece each and every time. This was no exception...
I was lucky enough to chat with Soha about this wedding, here is what she had to say...
"This wedding was the perfect mix of soft romance and over the top glamour! The sheer number of roses and peonies were staggering!
"I always say love is in the details! Every inch of this beautiful wedding was planned and designed with love and careful consideration for the overall style of the day."
"The amount of peonies brought in for this wedding was astounding. The ballroom smelled heavenly. I adore this flower and we were lucky to be able to source it for the bride as she loved it too!"
"A mix of light blush pinks and creams with a hint of gold was the color palette of this stunning lush creation."
"We obsessed over the stationery and incorporated ribbon, lace and gorgeous imagery on luxurious textured paper."
"We worked with Peter at Ganache very closely to put this cake design of a spilling flower in full bloom together and again we used only a hint of blush pink."
"Hotel Vancouver gave us the foundation for a castle-like setting with gold crown moldings and grand chandeliers."
" We took the candy dessert bar to another level! We had over 50 different confections on the table plus delicious dessert creations by the Chef at Hotel Vancouver."
Design & Planning: Soha Lavin of CountDown Events Flowers: Granville Island Florist Decor: Upright Decor
Portrait from a recent shoot I did. Just look at those baby blues... xoxo
A few details from a wedding last year at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, designed and planned by the always fabulous Soha Lavin of CountDown Events.
This image was a double exposure I took while sitting above an overpass in LA. I couldn't help but wonder where all the cars were going. That's the thing about LA, it never sleeps...
I am very visual. I need to see things to clearly understand them. Perhaps that's why I enjoy writing... seeing the words before me help me to get a better grasp. I imagine that's why I'm also an image junkie. Photographs of any kind... I seek them out, sometimes in a desperation of sorts. I want to be whisked away, I want to imagine another place, I want to feel something. I want to be inspired. This collection of images does just that. They all make me feel... they all inspire something...
Hmmm, can you see a theme here??
We've all seen Indecent Proposal, right? Robert Redford tries to steal Demi Moore away with an oh so indecent proposal?? Well one thing I remember from that movie is the story that Redford's character tells Demi, about the girl with the blue dress. It's been years since I've seen it, but I remember it as something like this: He was riding the subway and met a woman, a beautiful woman wearing a blue dress. They talked, had an obvious connection, and then she got off at her stop. They didn't exchange information... and he never stopped thinking about the woman in the blue dress... Hence why he doesn't want to let Demi get away.
So, what's the point of all this?? I think of this story a lot. Mostly it reminds me to listen to my heart and live presently, because it's easy to falter and let your thoughts make you second guess, and perhaps not listen to your instincts. This past weekend I was out for dinner in an Italian restaurant. it was loud and bustling, and yet over all the noise, I could still hear an argument at the table behind me. It was getting quite heated, the young woman was crying, the man now yelling. Everyone in the restaurant had stopped eating and was starring at them. The man stormed out, leaving his wife sitting at the table. In that moment I imagined what it felt like to be her. Upset and embarrassed, sitting alone. The blue dress came to mind, and I got up and went and sat with her. Had I waited another moment, I would have convinced myself that it's better to leave her be. The SAFER choice would have been to stay seated. As I sat down across from her, I said "hi, is it ok if I sit with you for a bit?". She was caught off guard to say the least, but through her tears she managed a smile. So we sat and talked for a few minutes, we cancelled their dinner order, got the waiter to call her a cab, got her the cheque and then she left, not feeling quite so embarrassed or alone.
How many times have you been in a similar situation? Where you would like to pay someone a compliment, but don't. Would like to offer a hand, but don't. Meet someone and want to ask for their number... but don't. And thinking back, you know how wonderful it is for a stranger to pay you a compliment, or random acts of kindness, or when it's someone else that takes initiative and doesn't let the moment slip by... all these little regrets can add up. So next time it comes to mind to say something or do something for another... JUST DO IT! Follow what your heart is telling you.
