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Archive for August, 2010

August 22, 2010

Jessica & Tony are like peas in a pod! For the formals we walked around Inglewood – LOVE this area so much, it’s a photographer’s playground. Add to that two super fun, giggly newlyweds, and what do you get…..endless amazing photographs! Jessica & Tony are pretty much a walking party. Never lacking a smile, a [...]

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Jessica & Tony are like peas in a pod! For the formals we walked around Inglewood – LOVE this area so much, it’s a photographer’s playground. Add to that two super fun, giggly newlyweds, and what do you get…..endless amazing photographs!

Jessica & Tony are pretty much a walking party. Never lacking a smile, a laugh, or a great sense of humour…all this came across on their wedding day, and is so evident in their wedding party too. I love when we have a couple that are up for anything! This allows us to come up with unique ideas that create edgy photographs.

Now on the surface we have a fun couple but in getting to know them better I very quickly learned they are also very dedicated, determined, sweet couple. Not only were they planning a wedding they also were building a house, work at very demanding jobs (which involves traveling ) and still fit volunteering. Wow!

Thanks to both of you – it’s obvious your happily ever after will be full of laughs and overflowing with love. Congrats! – Shawna & Kendra

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August 20, 2010

Oh boy. Oh boy. Oh boy… that’s the only way I know how to start this post. Every now and then I meet a couple that inspires me so much with their style & their love. Dina & Ken are those type of people. A few months ago I photographed  their fun, adorable e-session. Dina showed up with a [...]

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Oh boy. Oh boy. Oh boy… that’s the only way I know how to start this post. Every now and then I meet a couple that inspires me so much with their style & their love. Dina & Ken are those type of people. A few months ago I photographed  their fun, adorable e-session. Dina showed up with a Calgary Flames  Jersey and Kevin brought his Vancouver Canuck Jersey. The rivalry was on!  After watching them tease and have fun with each other I was definitely looking forward to their wedding!

It was a perfect July day, even though it was hot, with not much of a breeze, we found enough cover at a school downtown which made for some amazing photographs. I started the day with Dina and her girls getting ready at Dina’s home. As soon as I walked in the door you could see that these girls were really close and the energy was amazing! I truly enjoyed being around them!

The wedding took place at St. Josephs Cathedral and I have to say it is now one of my favorite churches. There are windows everywhere and  it’s so beautiful inside. Without a doubt you could see that Dina and Kevin truly enjoyed their day and I have to say they are one of the most easy going genuine couples I have ever met! True gems!

Thanks again Dina & Kevin.  You are just too sweet, considerate, and adorable to be real! I know you will be forever happy and enjoy your lives together.  Lots of love – Shawna & Judith

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August 8, 2010

What an awesome couple, and what an amazing wedding! Tannis & Robin are wonderfully sweet, easy going, down-to-earth, good-hearted people (I could come up with hundreds of more adjectives…but you get the picture). Once you meet them – you immediately go from just an acquaintance, to OMG you guys are so awesome! Not only that [...]

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What an awesome couple, and what an amazing wedding! Tannis & Robin are wonderfully sweet, easy going, down-to-earth, good-hearted people (I could come up with hundreds of more adjectives…but you get the picture). Once you meet them – you immediately go from just an acquaintance, to OMG you guys are so awesome! Not only that seeing them together makes you smile because you know they were meant for each other.

The wedding and ceremony took place at the beautiful Ranche House with a view that will take your breath away! The plan was to have the ceremony outside but this time the sun goddess decided to have a nap so it took place inside. Now if you have ever been to the Ranche House you will know that this really was not a big deal as the building is stunning!

It was well over a year ago when I was contacted and booked by Robin. I did not meet Tannis until the engagement shoot as she was out of town. I remember   Robin telling me she loved our work and had to book us! I thought to myself how wonderful it was that the groom was just as much involved with the planning process as the bride! When you see them together you can see they are definitely a team!

I can’t thank you both enough for the opportunity to have been part of your beautiful wedding. We both agree it was truly fantastic! – Shawna & Judith

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August 2, 2010

Really happy! Really, really in love! And really, truly in the moment! Throughout their wedding day, Louise & Tobias were all taking in every second of their once-in-a-lifetime experience. They didn’t worry about the schedule being a bit behind, the little ones crying during the family formals, or little this and thats; instead, they simply went with the flow and found joy [...]

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Really happy! Really, really in love! And really, truly in the moment! Throughout their wedding day, Louise & Tobias were all taking in every second of their once-in-a-lifetime experience. They didn’t worry about the schedule being a bit behind, the little ones crying during the family formals, or little this and thats; instead, they simply went with the flow and found joy in every moment, in all their guests, and in each other. Judith and I had such an amazing time with them throughout the day and night so forgive me in advance for the major overuse of exclamation points in this blog post.

When I arrived where the girls were getting ready the first thing Louise said to me is “I had another bride meltdown. It was little and I feel much better now”! She was adorable! In my experience bride meltdowns are much needed and let’s face it ladies we are entitled! With the busyness of putting a wedding together and all the emotion that goes along with it why not have a little cry here and there! Louise looked absolutely stunning! Her dress was something out of a fairy tale. As you all know I LOVE SHOES so I couldn’t help myself but put more than one picture of her gorgeous blue shoes! The day was magical! There was so much emotion throughout the ceremony and I loved the energy that surrounded us! Louise & Tobias had friends & family fly in from all over the world. Scotland, England and South Africa just to mention a few! As you can imagine there were plenty tears and the laughter that filled the room including my own!

Louise your energy is infectious! Toby your sense of humour while shooting the formals kept us on our toes! You are one funny man! The two of you are sweet, loving souls. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Judith and I left the Palliser with warm fuzzies in our tummy, feeling very fortunate that we were able to share your big day with you. Love & admiration – Shawna & Judith

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