Archive for October, 2011

2011 Weddings – Behind the Scenes

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011

What an awesome, AWESOME wedding season this has been! I loved every couple I had the pleasure of capturing this 2011 wedding season. I know I’ve said it before but I really do get the most terrific clients! They always seem to have a great sense of humour, a fun demeanor and positive attitudes! Love it!

I also must mention my awesome second shooter/assistants whom I adore! Carley is my main shooter/assistant and when she was unable shoot with me, the always stellar Yuriko and Danielle took turns stepping in. They all did a fantastic job at being my second pair of eyes, so a huge thanks to them!

I got to shoot at so many amazing venues (including an abbey in Italy built in 1007!) and worked with tons of fantastic vendors whom I share this wonderful industry with.

I’m so grateful to be able to do this job that I love so much. Thank you to all of my clients, past and present, who make that possible!

I’m already looking forward to the 2012 wedding season! Whoohoooo! Bring it on!

Carley (middle) and I doing a goofy mini shoot with each other right after a wedding. I think the heat had gone to our heads at this point….Stage Right Etc did these really fun place-tags for one wedding with a silly picture of each guest under it. Carley and I even got one! Here’s us, below, trying to recreate our photos.Left: “Put a bird on it!” (You need to have seen this video for it to make sense- watch it : D). Sidenote: Bird art is still great. : )

Right: Danielle arranging one of her beautiful bouquets (yep, she’s talented with flowers, wedding decor AND a camera).Adorable person alert!

Danielle (left) and Yuriko (right) can’t resist flashing me funny looks when I point my camera at them. : DLeft: A groomsman and I getting our high-five on. Right: Strike a pose!Carley never fails to make me giggle every wedding.I adore the cute place-tag that one bride’s (Jenna) elementary class made for all of her guests. Awwww.

 

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Christine & Richard – Cove Resort Wedding, Kelowna, BC.

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Christine & Richard are such a fun, light-hearted couple! There is something about their sense of humour that cracks me up non-stop. =)

These two chose to have their wedding at The Cove Lakeside Resort, in West Kelowna and got perfect photo weather! We had such a great time doing their portraits next door at Gallatly Nut Farm with their lively wedding party.

Vintage Origami put her mad skills to work and did an amazing job at decor. I love seeing what she will cook up next! Details are one of my favourite things to photograph at weddings and she gave me a smorgasbord of vintage deliciousness to capture.

Thank you again so much for everything Christine and Richard! It was such a pleasure working with you and I wish you heaps of happiness, with sprinkles on top! ; )

 

I had to get in on the photo booth fun with Christine and Richard!

 

  • Venue: The Cove Lakeside Resort, West Kelowna, BC.
  • Decor – Vintage Origami (vintage decor rentals)
  • Florals: Petals From Heaven
  • Marriage Commisioner: James Harnden
  • DJ: DJ Haymaker (AKA Jeff Hay)
  • Cakes: Homemade by Mary, Hilda, Melanie, Aja, and Mariam
  • Programs: Ginger P Designs on Etsy
  • Vintage-style Wedding-Wish cards: Green Acres Cottage on Etsy
  • Banners and custom signs: Purple Peony Couture on Etsy
  • Custom favor stickers: Wishing Heart on Etsy
  • Candy Buffet treats: Woodsdale General Store, Lake Country
  • Dress: Sposa Wedding World, New Westminister
  • Bridesmaids dresses: RW & Co.
  • Hair: Chelcee at R & R Hair, West Kelowna
  • Make-up: Melissa Craven
  • Bride’s earrings: Broadway Heirlooms on Etsy
  • Bride’s bracelet: Silent Noise
  • Rings: Canadian diamonds from Ben Moss
  • Bride’s shoes: Dyeables by Georgie’s Bridal
  • Groom and Groomsmen suits: Moores

 

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Carley & Graham – Laurel Packinghouse Wedding, Kelowna

Saturday, October 15th, 2011

Carley and Graham. I love these two. I met Carley, who is now one of my best friends, through her engagement to Graham. Carley contacted me about wedding photography and she sounded super cute and sweet by email. She had so many awesome ideas for their engagement session like bringing cruiser bikes, sparklers and a vintage camera. So it was no surprise at all when I met them for their engagement session and knew within minutes that I had met two new friends.  I found out Carley had a talent for photography and a background in graphic design and before I knew it, she was on board as my main second shooter/assistant editor. Our friendship really grew the first summer we worked side by side at weddings. Carley once said to me, “There are friends who come into your life for a reason, a season and a lifetime and you’re a life-timer buddy.” I couldn’t agree more Carleycakes!  : )

Carley is one of those people, those special, rare people who are such a bright, shiny light that you can’t help but gravitate to like a moth. She is one of the kindest, thoughtful, positive and loving people I’ve ever met.  I can completely see why her and Graham are together – they’re two peas in a pod and Graham shares her kindness and fantastic sense of humour. I’m constantly laughing when he is around (love that dry wit!). I’m always fascinated by Graham’s insane cooking abilities (he’s a chef at Kelowna’s acclaimed Waterfront Restaurant and Wine Bar). One time, I remember asking him, after he made an amazing pizza with caramelized onions on it, “So what kind of caramel do you use for the onions?” Hahaha- I got a head pat for that one. I don’t think I’ll ever live that one down.

I was so excited Carley and Graham chose the beautiful Laurel Packinghouse in Kelowna for their wedding. They recently restored this beautiful museum in the center of Kelowna’s Cultural District and opened its doors to weddings. I was so impressed with all of the creativity that was put into decor for this wedding. They decided on a quirky theme of circles, travel and vintage cameras and the place was decked out with the coolest pieces from Vintage Origami who does vintage decor rentals. Fantastic!

I think it’s a given that I had a blast photographing Carley and Graham’s wedding! I am friends with most of the wedding party so they totally hammed it up for the camera. : D It was such a fun, perfect day. I didn’t want it to end!

Carley and Graham, I foresee your future and it’s filled with love, laughter and many adventures. I’m so happy for you two!!!

 

Carley’s and Graham’s “First Look.” Super cute moment.

The Laurel Packinghouse. It is the oldest and largest standing packinghouse in British Columbia.Carley and Graham jetted off to Italy for their honeymoon after their wedding. Eeeeee- I can’t wait to hear all their stories and see all their photos when they return!!

Carley’s good friend, and Miami, FL photographer, Kaare Iverson, put his awesome photo skills to work at the photo booth as a gift to Carley. His upbeat personality brought people out of their shells and he got so many awesome shots! I’m so happy I got a couple with Carley!

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