Adrienne & Nathan's Sneak PeakWedding | Victoria, BC Wedding Photographer

They said their vows on the beautiful back terrace garden overlooking the Esquimalt ocean innlet in Victoria BC on July 2, 2011. More photos to come from that beautiful day, but for now a sneak peak! I had always wondered what a real life Cinderella would look like and I'm pretty sure it would be Adrienne! Adrienne and Nathan are one of the sweetest couples I had ever met, I felt truly blessed to be apart of their wedding day. I had this feeling as if I already knew them both were so much longer and beyond being their wedding photographer. Adrienne and Nathan even manage to make me shed a tear at the end of the night when she said she was so happy to have myself and Dayne there to capture the day! 

The way these two were together was so intoxicating to watch (and obviously photograph). The way Nathan looked at Adrienne, and the way she would touch or kiss him back said it all without words. Yet again the never ending proof that True-Love does exist. I felt like I was watching a fairytale unfold with these two the whole day. And I know if Adrienne's reading this she's probably having a little laugh because of a few 'bumps' in the road that switched up the day - but those now are funny, unique memories and apart of the story. More to come from their wedding, enjoy their sneak peak!

Thanks again!

 did I not say Cinderella!!

 the back terrace of the Delta Hotel, where they had their 'First Look'

I just loved this, it wasn't posed or anything -- just Nathan being a true gentlemen helping Adrienne down the stairs.

Mexico bound! | destination wedding photographer

I couldn't sleep the whole night, full of excitement and a little nervous. I was excited at all the possibilities and what the photos would be like, how the weather would be -- what could I do to be more creative. Those were the feelings I had when I photographed the very first wedding by myself -- and felt more recently the night before my brother Ric & his fiance Nicky's engagement photo session. I never thought I'd be photographing my brother's engagement photos nor a wedding! It's such an honour and that I was asked to take their photos. 

A while back I had a chance to photograph them in Victoria, and I'm not going to lie -- the nervous side of me showed up, along with some pressure. They did fantastic on their photo session -- and I got to see a new side of the two of them. Because I live on the mainland I find I do miss out on opportunities to hangout with family 1v1 so it was really nice to be able to just see them, close and passionate for their engagement photos. 

Today is our first day in Mexico, and I thought it would be fitting to post their engagement photo session on the blog. Congrats Ric & Nicky! I'm so excited for you both, and I had a new sister now!

(oh and just a little shout out Cancun Palace is amazing!!)

it was Ric & Nicky's 2nd year anniversary of living in their new home. Ric & Nicky built a brand new home together in Victoria.

NiKo - their puppy dog, and trial baby

 

Sorry Ric, I had to post this! Anyone who knows you -- knows your goofy streak this photo just proves it! 

Jill & Dan | Langley, and Whiterock Engagement Photography

Jill and Dan contacted me after I photographed Erin & Lawrence's Green house wedding (as featured in Real Weddings Vancouver magazine). Erin's sister Lainey is friend's with Jill's sister Stephanie and so we decided to get together and all the planning went ahead. I had the pleasure of photographing these two last month in Langley and Whiterock.

These photos are definitely a tribute to vintage style, as I called Jill a couple hours before the session "Hey, I've got an idea - are you in?" and I got the go ahead, and so I strapped Martha Stewart's paper flowers to this giant tree in the Langley Park, laid out a blanket and so began our session and various accessories (Michaels for the wand "You Amaze Me"). Jill & Dan were such good sports about trying it out, and I completely fed off the energy they were giving. I can tell these two are in love. After giving the go ahead for location two - the Whiterock Library, we set up a more formal session there.

Here are a few of my absolute favourites from this session. I'm not sure if I'm going to keep going with the vintage approach, but I feel it worked out great for this styled session.

Friday - Date Night!

It's Friday, the day before. Lots of prepping happens today - from double checking all my gear, cleaning and various other fun photographer to do's. But after everything is packed away and ready for tomorrow's Wedding. My dress for tomorrow is neatly placed beside the bed, with my shoes. Somewhere in there is a call to Dayne to make sure he's ironed his shirt (he's going to get me for this lol). After everything is ready, then it's onto my Friday night date night with Verlon!

We like to keep a habit of a weekly date night, where we a - go for dinner, b - get take out (oh such rebels!), c - watch a movie at home or at the theatre. Last Friday we went for dinner at Browns in Langley, it's like a cactus club knock-off with better food I guess. But this week was different, we watched the sunset earlier in the week at Crescent Beach, the other night I wanted to do another walk-about at Rocky Point Park for tomorrow's wedding (i love adventuring with Ver). So tonight, it's movie night! When we're together I feel that all the mundane things are so much more "exciting" together. I feel like I sound like a school-girl talking about her crush. I'm sure if he was reading this he'd probably say something along the lines of "hunny, this is why I didn't want to date you when you were 16" or something like that heh (we didn't start dating till later). Having him around knowing that he's been around and seen me grow and change from that awkward teenage (c'mon we all were there once) to an adult now makes me feel like he understands me, my dreams, and my goals. He doesn't mind when I pull away for a minute or hour if I need to take a call and talk to a bride. Or if I'd like to get ahead on editing. 

But until then today will be filled with LOTS of replying to emails (yay, for happy new brides! holla!) and editing. You know your in Wedding Season when all you want to do is stay close to the computer and edit all these new pictures! 

Here's some still-images from our sunset watch at Crescent Beach this past week.

this capture was by Verlon, not bad right? I Love that he likes photography too!