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.

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 …

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

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!

Happy New Year Everyone!

I am a bit behind on my blogging and thought what better way to start off the new year than with Deanna & Scott’s wedding.  I was excited about this wedding for a number of reasons:

1. Scott is Scott Richmond – the pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays
2. They are a really fun couple to hang out with and I love their energy.
3. It was held at the Granville Island Hotel
4. Jodi from Sweet Beginnings was the Wedding Consultant/Event Planner
5. Daniela Ciuffa was my second shooter
6. Breianne Zellinsky did Deanna’s hair & makeup

Although they live in Los Angeles … I am glad they chose to have their wedding where Scott is from … it was great meeting you guys … safe trip back to glorious sunshine.

Deanna was surrounded by so many wonderful friends and family while she got ready

You looked stunning!

I love seeing how emotional groom’s get when their bride is walking down the aisle.  Scott’s reaction was priceless.

Deanna’s reaction was priceless too … she was so happy.

The ceremony was held at St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church.

Flower’s were done by Tracy at Kit’s Market.

A big thanks to this wedding party for braving the freezing cold and rain!  You guys were all so much fun!!

Deanna loves photos so much she even took her own during the speeches

I love the mother and son dance … I have mentioned in the past that when Max gets married, I will be a big puddle.  Scott’s relationship with his mother was so touching … I couldn’t stop my eyes from welling up while they danced.  It was beautiful!

Deanna and her dad watching

Stay tuned for Deanna & Scott’s Trash the Dress session.

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!!!

I first met James & Terri over a glass of wine to discuss their special day almost a year ago…since then I have been eagerly awaiting their wedding.  A few weeks before the big day, I met them at the ceremony location because they wanted to be sure they were standing where the light would be best!!  You gotta love clients who think about light and spots for the photographer!!  For that I am so thankful!   Their ceremony was held in Caulfield Park in West Vancouver …out on all these beautiful rocks overlooking the ocean … the only thing that could make it more beautiful besides a stunning couple, great location and a small gathering of friends and family … was the ever talented Adam Woodall.  They asked me if I knew anyone who would come out and play something acoustic … you betcha!  Adam is amazing!  Terri said as soon as she started walking down the aisle she started crying when she heard him playing.  It was a perfect … beautiful … touching ceremony!!

I started off meeting the lovely ladies at Moods Salon in Yaletown and then we scooted over to the Sheraton Wall Center to finish getting ready.

I just love it when people write their own vows …

are you even kidding me?  G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S.

First look was soooooooooooooo sweet!!

Time to get married

they had their lovely reception at the Tea House in Stanley Park

Huge thanks to Michelle Libby from Studio 32 for helping me out that day!!  I love shooting with you!

Well … you might remember Hanson & Danica from their fun engagement session!  I was looking forward to this wedding for a long time because they both had such a different vision for their special day!  I was completely blown away by her attention to detail…from every person in the wedding party wearing Chuck Taylors sneaks … to all the cool locations that meant something to them for photos … to the lovely decorated Library Square Conference Center!  It was a super fun wedding and I am so happy I was able to be a part of it.

Hanson & Danica opted to have a first look and it was one of the cutest first looks I have ever seen!  Hanson has got to be one of the most animated … fun people I have ever met!  His emotions and reactions were truly amazing throughout the whole day!

I loved this first look!!!  waaaaaaay to cute!

The lovely ceremony was held at the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Gardens

serious business … she didn’t want to drop these rings out of her little nest …

Hanson’s mother and grandmother …

There wasn’t a dry eye in the house while Hanson was reading his very emotional & personal vows to Danica … they were extremely funny but also extremely touching!

These two have such a great sense of humor … their water bottle labels were custom made … they love watching the tv show LOST … it was the airline from the show

They go to Scratch records every week so we had to incorporate it on their special day!  Big thanks for staying open long enough for us to grab some quick shots!

they had amazing details for the reception …

HUGE!!!! HUGE HUGE HUGE thanks goes out to Lesley Stefanski from Adley Studio‘s for filling in last minute as second shooter!!  Your help was greatly appreciated!

I had the pleasure of working with the amazing Sacha Chin from Wish Events, Onyx Harris from Amoda Flowers, and Theresa Diamond from Sweet T’s Pie Company.

Even though Allison & Chris live in Calgary now … she is very familiar with the Vancouver rain after living here for 4 years while attending UBC.  She came prepared with the cutest little rain boots and boy did we need them!   No amount of rain could put a damper on this lovely wedding … the bride & groom … the wedding party … everyone was a real hoot and amazing troopers

Their ceremony was held at the beautiful Cecil Green where Andrea & Monica from Lotus Events had everything looking beautiful and running smoothly.  Allison & Chris also opted to have a first look which I always love to do! It is such a special … private moment between the bride and groom and I love seeing all the different emotions.  These two just couldn’t stop smiling at each other and it was the perfect way to start the day!

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your special day … you guys are great!  Allison you were sooooooooo beautiful.  Congrats!!

Also a big thank you to my second shooter Laura Hana for helping me out for the day.  I had a ton of fun shooting with you.

First look time ….

I love this officiant … she is always soooooo animated and a hoot to listen too

these were all over the place and in multiple colours … so neat!

This couple blew me away from the word “go”!   They put so much thought into this engagement session and I think it really paid off!!  Renee said to me that most people do not get their photos taken professionally and she wanted to look her best!  She had her ring cleaned … her hair done … her make up professionally done … new manicure … matching outfits … and all kinds of cool props!  I can’t thank you enough for making this such an easy session …

The first time I met these two our meeting lasted over two hours … it felt like no time had passed at all and we were just old friends enjoying a glass of wine on a sun-filled patio!  I love when I get clients like this … we immediately clicked and I cannot wait to shoot their wedding next year!!

Steve & Renee … I am so honored and happy that you chose me to be your photographer … you guys “ROCK!!”  … lol!!

or …. black and white???