Andreya and Nolan Engagement

I had a session a few weeks ago with Andreya and Nolan. They are both confident people who are not afraid to show how they feel about each other. They have such a great chemistry together and it shows well in front of the lens. Andreya has a very confident, sophisticated style and Nolan is the the perfect balance with his casual, nonchalance. It was an enjoyable afternoon to take a stroll down Stephen Avenue and I was able to get to know the two of them better. It was especially great to see what lengths they were willing to go to get a great picture! Thanks Nolan for noticing the train tracks vibrating and getting us all off the tracks in time! I am looking forward to their wedding in the fall!

Baby #2 for Ali and Colin

Ali and Colin are old friends to me now. I first met them in 2007 while they were planning their wedding. I felt I related well with both of them and I thoroughly enjoyed photographing their wedding that September. A couple of years later they called to let me know they were expecting their first child and would like some maternity photos taken, and then some newborn photos when the baby was born. Colin has a love for photography and I don't think that I know anyone who appreciates great photos more than Ali. During the sessions we talked endlessly about photography and parenting. It seemed like we had just always been friends! Last summer Colin's twin brother Chris called me and invited me to photograph his wedding in Victoria. It has been such a pleasure to get to know all of these people so well. You can imagine my excitement when Ali called earlier this spring to announce the arrival of Sadie's little sister Kinley! What a fun session we had with an energetic 2 year old and an immensely cute 8 day old baby! Thanks Ali and Colin for the friendship!

Nichole and Carlos snowy engagement session!

People always wonder what we should if the weather is bad. Should we reschedule the session? Sometimes that is the only answer, but fortunately that wasn't the case with my session with Nichole and Carlos last month (yes it snowed like this on April 16!). I loved the effect that the thick white snow flakes added! It made everything seem so isolated and remote. Nicole and Carlos really adapted well to the less than perfect conditions too. They were really able to let loose and enjoy the situation, which shows in the photos! I love it when people are able to enjoy whatever situation they may be in. It makes me think that Nichole and Carlos have already established a great foundation of flexibility in their relationship! FYI, Nichole is not a professional model, but maybe she should be!

Teresa and Dave and their sweet kids!

This was a session that I had last month on a chilly morning. These kids were great despite the weather and we ended up having a lot of fun! Being a photographer is simply the greatest job in the world, especially when I get to have fun and play all day long! The best feeling in the world is to see a smile light up a child's face. This is the reward I got all morning long from these 3 cuties! And as a bonus I captured one of my new all time favourite images of the whole family in a dog pile on the ground! Teresa and Dave were actually as much fun as their 3 kids and were willing to go out of their comfort zone for a few great snaps!

Jenna and Vincent wedding in Penticton

I had such a fantastic time on my first visit to Penticton! It's crazy but true, this Alberta boy has never been to Penticton until just a few weeks ago. Jenna and Vincent were married in dramatic location on the side of Munson Mountain overlooking the fabulous Okanagan Lake. The thing that really set this wedding apart from others was the strong family connection present at the very intimate ceremony. The ceremony was attended by just their immediate family and was full of emotion. Both Jenna and Vincent seem to be just as comfortable with each others families as they are with their own. The decision to get married in Penticton was made just over a month ago because Jenna was concerned that her entire family may not be able to attend their already planned wedding in Calgary later this summer. So out of a deep love and concern for family Jenna and Vincent made entirely new wedding plans! When Jenna informed me of the circumstances I jumped at the opportunity to photograph this kind of ceremony. I have mentioned often how much I love my job and being a part of weddings like this reminds me why. Every wedding is unique and each has their own unique emotion attached. Jenna and Vincent, thank you for allowing me to be part of this truly heartfelt ceremony in the middle of one of the most majestic landscapes ever!

Sarah and Geoff's wedding in the mountains

I am so fortunate to spend the majority of my time with people who are madly in love with each other! Sarah and Geoff are no exception, from the moment I met these two I could tell that they were the centre of each others world. So what better place for the two of them to get married than a place far removed from the distractions of the everyday world but Emerald Lake Lodge in the BC rockies? Both Sarah and Geoff have a passion for the mountains so this idyllic location in the middle of nowhere made perfect sense. I personally loved the very intimate atmosphere family and the very closest of friends attending the ceremony and reception. It was clear throughout the day that family was a very large part of who Sarah and Geoff are. I love being a wedding photographer and being given the opportunity to get to know couples like Sarah and Geoff as well as their family and friends. There is nothing better than being able to witness experiences like this week after week! Thank you so much Sarah and Geoff!