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Crystal Hahn - LOVE the red concept! SO EDGY!!! FAB FRAN!September 1, 2010 – 9:04 am

libby - love, love, loveAugust 20, 2010 – 10:50 am

Elena - Stunning! Remind me of some retro movie. Something to keep forever and look at when you are 85 August 18, 2010 – 2:18 pm

Jess - Um, Fran. Amazing! I love every single photo! If I ever have an (obviously rock n’ roll) engagement/wedding I want you to shoot it!August 17, 2010 – 9:17 pm

Jill and Mike Drever - YOU TWO ARE STUNNING!! Beautiful Beautiful inside and out you two – absolutely love the shots! xo cuz Jill and MikeAugust 16, 2010 – 6:26 pm

Noushine - I was blown away ! The shots were astounding and the couple truly stunning. Renee, you are a beautiful, bubbly, and cute woman as is, but in the pictures you were transformed into a totally different beautiful woman – a sophisticated, seductive model. Who knew ? As for the shots, I liked the vividness of the blue outfits (totally suits you both) and the shots involving the rearview mirror and guitar as props. They were very creative and obviously showed that a lot of thought and care had been put into them. Way to go, guys ! A terrific start to the journey of wedding planning. May everything else go just as well for you. August 16, 2010 – 2:40 pm

Laura Hana - Fran, I LOVE the bright colours. Everything is so perfect!August 15, 2010 – 10:56 am

Sukhi - Thank you dear Steve and Renee sharing such artistic pictures reflecting the happiest time of your lives and the happiness really matters to me at the end of day!In fact, for the first time from a friend!So far I have never thought of such pictures perhaps I am still a chronic bachelor!? Anyway, every picture is great in its own place and therefore, I’ve checked them all! Wish you all the best with the ever increasing happiness! And again happy in your own happiness!“If grass can grow through cement, love can find you at every time of your life.” “True love begins when nothing is looked for in return.” ~Antoine De Saint-Exupery “To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” ~David Viscott “…One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life: That word is love…” ~Sophocles
“There is no remedy for love but to love more” ~Henry David Thoreau “Words mean nothing unless they are followed up with commitments.”August 14, 2010 – 11:19 pm

Tasleem - These are amazing pictures, wow! I love the different backgrounds and the shots of just the legs and feet, as well as the kiss in the rearview mirror!:) And the guitar was the perfect touch in those casual shots! Renee, you do look like a model. So beautiful. The shots of you and Steve in front of the car, in particular, belong in a magazine! Awww… you guys make such a good couple, in real life and in photos! lol!August 14, 2010 – 9:33 am

Renee-Claude - Oh Fran, Thank you so much for the kind words. You are so amazing. I am honestly speechless. The pictures are so beautiful and edgy. This 100% represents us. xoxoxooxAugust 14, 2010 – 8:48 am

Rose - WOW WOW I can’t even find words. The colours, their poses and your style Frannie are absolutely STUNNING. You need a ‘LOVE IT’ button. What a couple – they look classy with the car but the denim shots were hot too.August 14, 2010 – 7:02 am

John Heil - awesome awesome shoot! what a fun couple. love the processing in these too!August 14, 2010 – 12:12 am

Jana - love it!August 13, 2010 – 10:26 pm

s h e r r y - :D Awesome photos! Love all the colours- and that rearview mirror photo is just RAD.August 13, 2010 – 10:11 pm

Stephanie - Love!!!!!August 13, 2010 – 9:50 pm

Jillian Kirby - I’ve told you before, but I L.O.V.E your work lady! Unreal. And… LOVE the new look! How YOU!August 13, 2010 – 9:12 pm

James - Unbelievable colours and textures… and what a hot looking couple! LOVE THE LOOK!! Great Work Fran! )August 13, 2010 – 8:55 pm

tracey - love this babe!!! am i shooting their wedding with you?? chuckle.. love you!! xoAugust 13, 2010 – 8:28 pm

andrea - FANTASTIC!! She looks like some actress but I can’t seem to put my finger on it August 13, 2010 – 8:22 pm

Laura & Adam |The Pinnacle Hotel | North Vancouver Wedding Photographer

08.06.10

There are certain people in this world who make you feel so comfortable, like you’ve been old friends for years. Laura has that effect with everyone she comes into contact with. Then there is Adam. He is also one of the sweetest people I have ever met. Seeing the two of them together … melts your heart. There is so much love between them, it is evident just by the way they look at each other.

In the morning I met up with Laura and her daughter Hailey at Nasrin’s Salon where Mitra styled their hair and Dorota applied her makeup. Watching Hailey’s expression while she watched her mother turn into a beautiful bride was so sweet to witness … she cracked me up quite a bit that day.

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Is this the coolest eye-lash curler you’ve ever seen or what?!

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While I was with the ladies … rock star Daniela Ciuffa was with the guys … Thanks D for all your help!

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Because Adam & Laura are from Saskatchewan … they both opted to get ready at The Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier in North Vancouver … this is also where the ceremony & reception were. Extremely beautiful hotel.

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I loved all of Hailey’s little details too … she was so excited to get ready.

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When Laura walked down the aisle and grabbed Adam’s hand … he just kept repeating over and over again … “you are sooooo beautiful” with tears in his eyes as he rubbed her hand! It was such an amazing reaction and so darn touching!!!! My fav to date!

Her father performed a lovely ceremony and there wasn’t a dry eye throughout … then after Laura & Adam exchanged rings … he surprised everyone by going over to Hailey and putting a ring on her finger as well. I love these shots that Daniela captured! Hailey didn’t stop staring at it for the rest of the ceremony

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Barb Isman (Adam’s Mom) - Hey Fran,

The beautiful dresses are packed away, the flowers, cake and decorations are long gone and the venue has since hosted a few more weddings. Of course, we have the memories of a perfect day but even this can be expected to fade over time. That’s why I am truly thankful that,with your skill and caring nature, you have gone beyond mere pictures…you have actually managed to capture the feeling of love and joy between Adam and Laura that we were privileged to witness. Now when we look at the pictures, it will be the feeling not just the images we remember forever. I am so thankful though that we chose you to photograph Laura and Adam’s perfect day.

Gratefully,
BarbAugust 11, 2010 – 11:17 am

jenberry - first of all you find the perfect light for the bridal portraits. her skin is glowing. secondly i love the emotion of the last shot. there’s something special about it. i know you can’t see the bride’s face, but i feel like i know what it is, you can just tell by the groom’s reaction. it’s a perfect capture. you rock.August 10, 2010 – 9:55 am

Carol Hyman - We Winnipeggers are so very happy for you all. Your wedding pictures are amazing. May you have many, many years of happiness.
Such a beautiful family.August 9, 2010 – 5:11 pm

Kristin Rogers – MOH - OMG…Fran these are gorgeous!!
How could they not be, with your stunning subjects.
I love the pic of Laura when Adam gave Hailey the ring. Totally captures the feeling of the moment!

Laura, Adam & Hails
Luv you all…the day was amazing and I’m so happy I could be a part of it.August 9, 2010 – 8:54 am

s h e r r y - Gorgeousness! August 7, 2010 – 11:06 pm

stacy squires photography - beautifull photosAugust 7, 2010 – 12:19 am

Laura Goertz - Hey Fran!

AMAZING!!!

We love the pictures and all the wonderful things you had to say about us. You had me crying in the car on the way to the airport today.(what me cry!!??)

I feel the same way about you! You are an instant friend:) You made everything so easy even though I was close to hyperventilating. Your pictures are amazing and I cant wait to see more! Thank you so much!!August 6, 2010 – 7:37 pm

Rose Jaworski - Photos are absolutely beautiful. Looking at them makes you feel you are in the room with them. Loved them all.August 6, 2010 – 6:54 pm

Aunty Cath - These photographs are exceptionally beautiful….they bring back such sweet and happy memories….thanks for sharing!August 6, 2010 – 3:01 pm

Jessica Isman - Fran, the photos are gorgeous! I can’t put into words how well you captured the love in the air that day!August 6, 2010 – 2:48 pm

Jessica Isman - Your eyes look so green Laura! You’re beautiful!August 6, 2010 – 2:39 pm

brooke - fran these are outstanding!August 6, 2010 – 12:14 pm

Lacy - Love those detail shots!! That last shot is BEAUTIFUL!!!August 6, 2010 – 12:14 pm

Please show your support and donate …

08.04.10

Last summer I met this amazing woman/photographer/friend … Jen Berry … at a workshop in California. She and I got to know each other a little through email and Facebook chat before we went to the Jasmine Star‘s workshop … and I couldn’t wait to meet her in person. Over the past year we’ve been able to spend some time together and have had even more chats. I adore this woman. Not only is she incredibly talented and blows me away with her vision … she is really funny, sweet, caring and one of the most genuine people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.

At WPPI, I had the opportunity of meeting her husband Steve and we totally hit it off and had a riot!! It was so nice spending time with the two of them and I felt like I had known them forever! I was very sad to hear they were leaving Vegas earlier than expected … and even sadder when I heard the reason. Steve had been in remission with Hodgkin’s but it was back and they needed to get back to California to see his doctors…

I am always donating to different charities and supporting local kids etc. … but 95% of the time it is for strangers … when I saw that one of Jen & Steve’s friends were running a marathon to help raise money to kick cancers a$$ … I was more than happy to donate. It always makes me feel good to support in any way I can and since I can’t be there to give them a big gigantic hug … this is the best that I can do to show my support … I hope all of you will check out Clare’s website and help her exceed her goal! It doesn’t need to be a huge donation … every little bit helps.

Steve is a very funny & optimistic guy … you should check out his website http://dicktersbedpan.wordpress.com to find out for yourself!

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Simon & Andrea | Sun Sui Wah Restaurant | Richmond Wedding Photographer

08.02.10

The ceremony this Saturday was held at VCAC Fraser Lands Church and was one that I won’t forget … besides nudging each other and giggling after something the pastor would say … Andrea actually gave Simon a piece of broccoli during her vows … the whole congregation broke out into laughter. After the ceremony we headed out to Iona Beach for some fun formals and then off to Sun Sui Wah where they had the bride and groom play games and sit down to a delicious meal.

Here are the photos from the day.

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Andrea had 2 pairs of shoes … she wore the ballerina slippers during the day and then the sparkly shoes at night

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One of Andrea’s friends painted this family tree … a stamp made of a thumb print where people had to stamp a ‘leaf’ where they liked and then write their names in it. Thought it was very creative!

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Reverend Abe Chan was awesome! I think every couple should be lined up like this so we can see the bride & Groom clearly … I loved it!! Thank goodness he is so detail oriented.

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Simon cracks me up! We kept hoping the wind would blow her veil … it caught it a bit and then he tried to help it along. Thanks for the effort Simon!!

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Simon designed Andrea’s engagement ring and I just love it!!

Big shout out to Tracey Heppner who is my Yin to my Yang … I love love love having her as a second shooter …

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Stephanie - love the details shots and the ones in the field so much!!August 3, 2010 – 10:13 am

s h e r r y - These are gorgeous. (Her dress is LOVELY). And flats for the day is pretty much the smartest idea ever!!

I laughed SO hard at the picture of Simon blowing the veil. Haha.August 2, 2010 – 7:32 pm

Mike - Great shots! I especially like the candid of the bride getting ready – all are really beautiful!August 2, 2010 – 6:14 pm

Nick - Great job, Fran August 2, 2010 – 4:44 pm

Jillian Kirby - Gosh Fran! I just LOVE your use of color and your composition… every image is just so amazing! LOVEAugust 2, 2010 – 4:31 pm

Carey - Wonderful wedding Fran! Beautiful as always!August 2, 2010 – 4:31 pm

Laura Hana - Such beautiful photos Fran! Each one is equally stunning!August 2, 2010 – 4:26 pm

Decker & Christine | Engagement Session | Steveston

07.28.10

Decker & Christine live near the Britannia Heritage Shipyard in Steveston … so what better place to meet and take some shots of their engagement. They booked me online so I had never had the pleasure of meeting them until a few days ago. They were both very nice and am happy that they laughed at all of my jokes.

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