Breanne's Music Video, Vancouver Portrait Photographer

This past week I had the pleasure to be apart of Breanne Jansen's music video creation. Breanne has always dabbled in music and finally had the change to put together a production. Since attending Vancouver Film School Breanne has written numerous songs and this was her change to put it to video. 


The fabulous Donna from Funky Junk Interiors link here was the stylist on the shoot and did a fabulous job! I told Donna when I get married I have to have her involved! Meeting her in person was amazing and I was so stoked to be apart of this project. Donna shared story with us at dinner later that night and I instantly knew I wanted to do more work with her... here's to future projects! 


The set was in an empty field near Milner Gardens and we had some beautiful light in the afternoon... after the hale storm! That's right, it haled like crazy from 3-4pm. It drenched the set, but it didn't matter we were still rocking it and making it work. If anything it added to the look of the shoot... okay and mud.


Thanks to everyone who was involved! It was such a pleasure to work with you all!

 Donna working her magic...

Donna and I after a long day!

After a long days work, and fun times with passionate individuals -- I am reminded why I love my job. 

To view the video:

Special thanks to:

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  Donna - Funky Junk - set design
  
  Lydia Driegen - Fancyfeat - filming
  
  Inez Eigenraam - Hair/Makeup
  
  Milner Gardens - props
  
  Anton Thomas - Audio Recording
  
  
  Tamara Jasen - Green House Diaries... for an amazing dinner!

Vulnerability - Passion to follow Dreams

Anyone who attempts to do anything on their own gives themselves up to be vulnerable. Taking a stride out of place, or going against the grain - raises opinions and criticisms. Or risks of being turned down even from simple things. I watched a great speaker on TEDTalks - Brene Brown and The Power of Vulnerability. You can view it here.

vul·ner·a·ble (thanks dictionary.com)

adjective

1.

capable of or susceptible to being wounded or hurt, as by aweapon: a vulnerable part of the body.

2.

open to moral attack, criticism, temptation, etc.: anargument vulnerable to refutation; He is vulnerable to bribery.

3.

(of a place) open to assault; difficult to defend: a vulnerable bridge.

4.

Bridge . having won one of the games of a rubber. 

(No idea what that is... never played Bridge...).

This really hits home for me as I can really relate to feeling vulnerable starting my photography business. I had this little voice saying "what if it doesn't work out?" I was putting my passion out in the open for everyone to see, and well with the power of the internet it has spread. And then clients hired me. With my eye for photography I captured these amazing couples wedding days and provided them with images I am passionate about. I tell my couples my goal is for them to walk away and feel ecstatic about their experience. Putting myself out there is a risk. And it's hard and incredibly rewarding. Without risking it all, would I ever have gotten to where I am now... No. Your dream, your passion will never come easy. It comes to those who bust their butts - frankly speaking. And are okay if things don't go to plan... 

There's a Biblical verse in Psalms that has gotten phrased down to:

"When men plan, God Laughs"

We have these elaborate plans of where we want to be and how we're going to get there. And that plan happens, but of corse with bumps and changes along the way. 

Brene Brown talks about individuals who have "courage to be imperfect, the kindness to be kind to themselves, and lastly they had connection as a result of authenticity. They were willing to let go of who they should be, and embrace who they are. They fully embraced vulnerability. What made them vulnerable, made them beautiful and that it is necessary.' 'They didn't talk about it being comfortable or being painful, it was simply necessary. Like the willingness to say 'I love you' first. The willingness to do something where there are no guarantee and breathing through when getting bad news."

We are social creatures and we thrive on connection. I think that's why I've been so passionate about per suing photography as a career. I have the opportunity to meet so many couples and be apart of a huge day. I will be there throughout the day sharing in those moments from the sidelines of all the emotions. Prior to even being at their wedding day we have our consultations, we get to know each other and then we correspond like pen pals (yay, for e-mail). We go out on their engagement session - dedicated to enjoying themselves and I get to know more about this couple and then I get to be witness at their wedding. I feel honoured that such a gift is given to me. 

Some of my friends say because I love weddings so much that I'm an adrenaline junky, photographing the whole day with no mental breaks and following the all the emotions of a wedding day. I'm just a girl who believes in joy, love and marriage. The ups and downs in relationships, every relationship and the high of highs that we have in those relationships.

And with that today's photographs are from last week, I photographed engagement photos on the island and got to spend some time with my momma. We baked together, some Portuguese "Masa" and I took notes (so I can make it at home, yum). I'm going to try and make it and there's probably a good chance it will not taste the same. But I'm going to try anyway.

Little White House, Kailey-Michelle Events & Me - Fort Langley, BC

I fell in love with Little White House when I first moved to Langley back in 2006. Before it had the lovely cafe - there was always something about this little house that I absolutely loved. If you follow my Facebook page,  you'll know what I'm talking about. How I post photos of my tea dates whenever I stop at Little White House. Not only that, but most of the dresses I wear to photograph Weddings have come from Little White House in the front retail. Cheryl (owner at LWH) always picks up the most unique pieces from Paris and brings them to sweet little Langley. I always look forward to going to LWH so I run into Cheryl or her daughter Natasha.

There was plenty of afternoons where I just went to go and have my noon tea, and relax. The perfect way to clear my head when things would get busy. The best sort of "coffee" break. I'm sure if you have visited Little White House in Fort Langley, or plan to - you will fall in love with it, just like I did.

February of this year I had the pleasure to meet Kailey-Michelle from Kailey-Michelle Events and we decided to meet at Little White House. Having a classic Earl Grey tea while meeting a very talented creative sounded like the perfect afternoon. Fast forward to now, after meeting with the exquisite Cheryl - the three of us are all now collaborating at Little White House to offer such an exclusive wedding package.

Ladies, if you have not picked your venue for your wedding, I highly suggest taking a afternoon and going to Little White House. You'll never want to leave! 

I'm really excited about our collaboration and to meet many new exciting couples who love LWH as much as I do.