I am so happy and honored that I made the Honorable Mention list for JuneBug Weddings Best of the Best of 2011!!  I am over the moon to have my name on this list.

Here is the photo that I submitted for the Ceremony section.

Here is the link to see some incredible photos.

Thank you again JuneBug Weddings for this amazing honor.

Shooting Kyle & Stacey’s engagement session, I got a chance to get to know the couple and see how sweet they were with each other.  I was really excited to photograph their wedding as I had never been to Agassiz before.  Despite the torrential downpour the day before we had clear skies for their wedding day.  The Fraser River Lodge was so pretty.  I’d like to thank Kim Mallory  for second shooting for me.

Stacey’s jewelry was beautiful.

Why have one pair of shoes when you can have TWO!?!  I love these blue Badgley Mischka!!

The details were lovely.  Stacey’s favors were homemade soap that her mother made and wrapped with the wedding colors.  Smelled wonderful!

It started pouring rain during the slideshow … I was able to get some cool reflections with the lights and rain.

It is always such an honor when a fellow photographer refers you to their good friends.  I was very nervous waiting to meet Derek & Roseanne … until they sat down.  They are such a joy to be around and incredibly warm and welcoming.  They are the type of people that you just want to keep hanging out with.  Their love for each other is amazing to see…it is just so natural for them.  I was so honored to be a part of your day.

They met at Sasamat Camp in Belcarra, so how fitting that they get married there.  Despite the torrential downpour … nothing could dampen their spirit.  Thank goodness the clouds gave it a rest for an itty bitty time frame … we were able to jump in a canoe…sit on the dock…hit the forest for some pretty cool shots.  You guys are the best to photograph!   Thank you for trusting my vision for your special day.

The bride made her own birdcage veil with a broach that her grandfather bought her … all of the wedding details were done by the bride … very talented lady.

their rings were sooooooooo unique!  they had their thumb prints engraved on the inside of their wedding bands.  Custom bands by Brent & Jess Williams.

I love how emotional his mother is in the background watching them dance … so beautiful.

The most beautiful wedding gown ever was from Ellebay Bridal, the designers of the dress were Merly Bayona & her daughter Gaby Bayona, Suits were from Mexx, flowers from Paradise Garden, Hair & Makeup by Lindsay Jang, music by DJ Cuzo, Jewlery from Roseanne’s mother (diamond bracelet + silver cuff bracelet), mother in law (2 peach pearl bracelets) and grandpa (cameo earrings + brooch in veil), Engagement ring= birks

I have never done this before but while editing these photos I noticed that my second shooter extraordinaire (Michael Wachniak) took some photos of me in action … had to share

Mike captured me doing this …

I was in the canoe capturing this …

Mike …

Me …

Second Shooting for Michael Wachniak, Venue:  The Falls Golf Resort in Chilliwack, BC, Dress:  The Bridal Gallery (designer: Mikaella), Suits:  Western Tux, Flowers:  Lavish Floral & Gifts, DJ: Phat Boyz, Makeup: Tia Logan, Hair: Zen Studios, Decor:Valley Weddings, Cake: Christine’s Creative Cakes

Ceremony & Reception:  UBC Boathouse, Flowers: Elegance Flowers, Dress: Angeline Bridal, Veil: Everything but the Groom, Videography: Motiontide Media, Hotel: Coast Coal Harbor, Second Shooting with Michael Wachniak

I love Lindsay & Matt’s story … they are one of those lucky couples who met on eHarmony and fell in love.  They both like to snowboard and hike as well as travel. So it was only fitting that Matt propose to Lindsay in St. Lucia over the holidays and then have a destination wedding

One of the reasons why Lindsay & Matt chose Aruba is that it doesn’t rain … well … not the case the day of the wedding … we woke up to a brutal rain storm.  But it didn’t phase Lindsay at all … she has got to be the most laid back bride I have seen to date

Lindsay and her sister are twins … it was really cute watching them get ready together.

Dad waiting patiently for the women to finish getting ready …

I love this series of Lindsay and her mother …

LOVE mom’s look here!!

The Renaissance Hotel in Aruba has a private island where the couple got married.  You have to take a boat to get there.  This is what you see when you get over there …

You may remember Scott & Deanna’s wedding from a few months ago … well we did a ‘trash the dress’ session about 2 months after their wedding on a very cold rainy day at Stanley Park.  The were both troopers bearing the cold for as long as they did

I love love love this image!

Vince and Megan have got to be one of the sweetest … most sincere couples I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.  I cannot wait to show you the full blog post but I am having an incredibly hard time narrowing it down.  Their wedding at The Big Barn in Balls Falls, Ontario was truly beautiful!!  In the meantime, here are a few shots that I couldn’t help but post.

I just love this moment between them!

These were edited with my new Macbook … still trying to get used to it … everything looks so different compared to the PC version

Chrissie and Clay blew me away with their Trash the Dress / Day After Session … We found an amazing tractor graveyard and then we went to Sand Harbor Beach to get nice and wet

I heart you guys!!!  Thanks for a great photo session!!  I am so glad I met you guys!!!

It is always a joy to see a couple so in tune with one another … Clay & Chrissie were always smiling, laughing, texting, crying, hugging or kissing like nobody else was around … their love is so focused on each other it brought a tear to my own eyes a few times throughout the day.  I am so happy for the both of you!

If it wasn’t for my good friend Carey Nash, I would never have had the opportunity to meet this amazing couple.  Since they grew up together,  Carey was asked to be in the wedding party so he couldn’t photograph their wedding.  I am sooooooooooo happy/honored that he referred me to Chrissie & Clay … the whole wedding in Tahoe was amazing … the bridal party was warm, welcoming and incredibly fun!!  Even though it was extremely windy and cold the day of the wedding we still managed to get some great shots and have a blast!

Big thank you to Katie Baldi who drove in from San Fran to second shoot with me!  It was great seeing you again as well!!  I appreciate you scoping out all the locations and showing me around your hood

I met up with the girls at Sierra Bella Salon to take some getting ready shots …

It’s always amazing watching the wide range of emotions on the day of the wedding … the photo above is of Chrissie laughing with everyone … the one below is where she is overcome with emotions.

I have never seen anyone putting on mascara looking down into a mirror before … I’m going to have to try that

The Hyatt in Incline Village was such a beautiful venue for a wedding.  Just breathtaking … even with the high winds, I am so glad they decided to have it outdoors.

Clay got personalized money clips and flasks for each of the guys for standing in the wedding party … cool idea for gifts.

Chrissie loved the pine cones in Tahoe … so of course I had to do a ring shot

have I mentioned how much I love these guys!!  Congrats again!!  Now stay tuned for their amazing amazing amazing Day After Session / Trash the Dress …

Flowers were by Christina at A Bud & Beyond Floral … she did an amazing job!