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.

I was very excited and honored to have Kathy & Steph from Marliss Productions ask me if I would be interested in doing a segment for Veil TV.  I thought it was a great opportunity to be a part of something before it’s launch and loved the whole idea.   Veil TV is a great concept that is going to make wedding planning so much easier for brides.  The majority of brides these days are using the internet to find planners, florists, photographers, etc.  Now they can actually watch interview segments of their potential vendors to see if they like their personalities, and how they work.  I love this idea!  I wish it was around 12 years ago when I got married … it would have been simple and less stressful for sure

My segment for Veil TV can be found here.

They also hold Veil Events that are free for brides to attend and are held a few times a year.  It is usually at a cool location with a relaxed atmosphere where you can mingle with other brides and vendors.  Each party hosts different vendors and is also a great way to get ideas for your special day.

Find Veil TV online:  web |  facebook |  twitter

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!

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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 …

This has got to be one of the nicest couples I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.  We had so much fun from the moment our day started.

The ceremony was held at the beautiful Hycroft Manor.  The minister was one of the best that I’ve seen.  He helped make it a very memorable, happy & fun ceremony.   Afterwards everyone gathered around to mingle and nibble on finger foods while the bride & groom finished their family shots.  Then we were off to Iona Beach with the wedding party.   The clouds were dark and gloomy but the photos turned out amazing!!  After Iona beach we still had some time left so we headed out to Steveston at the Britannia Heritage Shipyard for some more formals.

The reception was held at the Kirin Restaurant where the bride & groom were introduced with Canucks towels twirling and some hilarious newlywed games.

I was so happy to second shoot this wedding for my friend Kari Heese fromFractured Light Photography.  These are my shots from the day … for more photos check out Kari’s blog

One of the best kisses ever

Everyone was freaking out about the dragon flies buzzing around … I can’t believe I captured 2 of them in flight …

Personalized M&M’s … sooooooooo stinkin’ cool!!!!

Thank you again for such an amazing day!!   xo