Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014
while july 12th, 2014 was their wedding day, their story spans more than a decade. it all started when they were teenagers, both attending the same boarding school. they were friends and spent a fair bit of time together, but it didn’t progress much further than that. years passed, relationships came and went, maturity occurred and their paths crossed again at their ten year reunion. it was only then that sam realized all these years she had been comparing other guys to matt – none of them had all of the things she was looking for but him. i loved hearing their perspective, knowing that if they had tried to commit earlier on, it might not have worked. it took those years of growing up for them both to recognize what they needed and wanted and who it was that would fill that void. here’s to another few decades…together this time around. venue & caterer: fraser river lodge | wedding planner: erica mckeddie of filosophi events | decor: valley weddings | hair: jamie fox & dana parsloe | make-up: denise elliott | flowers: holly tree florist | band: side one
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Friday, July 18th, 2014
i took their picture before i knew their names. for the average person, that’s a weird thought, maybe even creepy. for a wedding photographer, it’s pretty standard practice. I spend much of the day, when not fully trained on the bride and groom, scanning the room, searching for moments, connections, beauty to document. just so happened, ryan & brittin were that beauty on a hot summer wedding day last year. little did i (or they) know that a year later after that candid shot i took of them snuggling on a couch, i would be shooting their wedding on a less hot summer day.
so beware…maybe having me take your picture as a guest at a wedding will be the new “bouquet toss” omen…you’re next! venue: tanglebank garden | caterer: brambles bistro (the food was INCREDIBLE) | dress: everything but the groom | make-up artist: becky austin | bride’s hair: kevin hughes
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Sunday, June 15th, 2014
you may remember them from their snowy engagement (which was amazing, if i may say so myself), but i remember them from their warmth, their kindness and their absolute devotion to each other. this day was such a celebration…of the lives they’ve lived and of where they are headed. it was a beautiful tribute to their faith and to how they’ve chosen to honor God in all they say and do. what an incredible gift to stand with them, laugh with them, shed a few tears with them and wish them all the best as they become one. so much love for you two. Venue: UBC Boathouse | Caterer: 293 Wallace | Dress: Truvelle | Men’s: J. Crew | Flowers: Floral Design by Lili | Hair: Jenn Jewett | Make-up: Nova Makeup | Second shooter: Ciaa Bella Photography
A huge shout out to all of the amazing vendors. Everyone came together so beautifully…special props go to the super sweet valet at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport who helped me find parking and made sure I knew where I was going. So impressed with their service!
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Wednesday, June 4th, 2014
peace. beauty. family. a few choice words for this sweet day. venue: minnekhada lodge | caterer: chef claire‘s | florals: flower factory | hair: jindje renz of halo salon
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Sunday, May 25th, 2014
james & caitlyn. caitlyn & james. high school sweethearts, public servants (literally) and two of the most gracious, generous, loving people you will ever meet. right from the get go i knew they were my kind of people…mostly that just means they know how to laugh and they sometimes laugh at my jokes. which is really all it takes to win me over (in case you wondering). since then, they’ve taken me up to their secret riverside hideout in the mountains for their engagement and invited me into their new home on the day they got their keys. so basically we’re best friends. i’ve grown to love you two (it didn’t take much) and now that i’ve met your families, i love them too (that took a little more convincing. kidding!!). here’s a slideshow to help y’all who were there relive some of the special moments and for those of you who weren’t, it gives a glimpse into the love that was shared.
**keep your eyes peeled for: the hands down best reaction of the bridesmaids seeing the bride ready, the many face of james (the hair face, the deep inhale/exhale of “something big just happened, etc), the aerial moves of the best man, tears…so many beautiful loving tears.
music by nina simone & ben folds. venue: whonnock lake | caterer: simply savoury | second shooter: taylor roades
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Wednesday, May 21st, 2014
this day was so full of surprises. there were a couple rather unfortunate ones (non stop rain, all the roads shut down because there happened to be a marathon happening right outside the venue), but what really stood out to me were the sweet ones…the groomsmen’s surprise serenade, the guests spontaneously bursting into applause as the bride came down the aisle, the emotional speech given by the father of the groom ending in “i love you, i love you, i love you”…those are the things that made this wedding beautifully unique. not to mention all of the fun and personal details the bride created to reflect their personalities. i’m so delighted i got to be a part of this day. venue: brock house | dress: david’s bridal oleg cassini collection | groom’s suit: 1975 vintage custom made | bridesmaids: asos | groomsmen: h&m | flowers bought from bootah jardin, arranged by bridesmaids | photo booth: photobooth vancouver
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Monday, April 28th, 2014
a boxer and a russian walk into a mexican bar…
it turns out he was no boxer and she was no russian. yet even though they met under slightly “false pretences”, the scene was set for quite the lasting relationship, taking them from canada to dubai and back again and bringing them finally to this beautiful day…a glamorous affair for such a dedicated couple.
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Thursday, April 24th, 2014
a few frames from my time with this tea by the fire loving, barefoot beach walking couple.
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