Ida's Birthday Celebration

Helene's here so it means we shoot everyday until she leaves. We prefer it that way! We learn so much from shooting together. We shot in the early morning before Kitsilano was up.

It was Ida's Birthday and her whole family from Colorado and New York were here to celebrate with her. They don't get together nearly as often as they would like so they wanted to have some photos. Spanish Banks is a special place for Ida and her family so it seemed appropriate to capture this moment there.

Happy Birthday, Ida! Hope you had a great time eating cake with your family!

Don't you Dare Trash that Dress!

Consider getting down and dirty for your anniversary or before you get your gown professionally dry cleaned. After your shoot, you can also donate your gown to Brides Against Breast Cancer.

My advice to all of you beautiful brides out there: don't torch your dress, spray paint it or cut it up just because you know your daughter will not be walking down the aisle on her wedding day in your gown. Instead, why not save your carbon footprint for an Escalade you want to test drive for fun!

"Don't You Dare Trash the Dress" shoots are available all year long and I'm open to any ideas you have about how and where you want to get dirty!

My Bride, Jani wanted to do this shoot to surprise her lovely husband for their anniversary. Happy 1 Year Anniversary, Chris and Jani! All the best to you both forever and ever!

Pre-Ceremony and Getting Ready

I find the pre-ceremony shots are the most unguarded and intrinsically beautiful parts of the day. Plus, if a Bride or groom has pre-wedding jitters about photography...they usually get rid of their fears after I have been hanging out with them like a fly on the wall or just as a good friend would do keeping them relaxed.

Some of my favourite moments of a wedding are the ones that were typically not photographed in the days our parents got married. The Bride and Groom getting ready.

My associate photographer, Adam Turner is so great to have around because he is so incredible with people. He's great to have around before the ceremony with the groomsmen. He gets some great preceremony shots with the groom, donning that tux, fixing that tie, or hanging with his boys before he ties the knot. We are fortunate to have him.

His work is incredible!

Art on the Sidelines

Just because the photo session has begun doesn't mean that it has to be a job. I find I get such a delight photographing the stuff happening behind the scenes.

Jennie-Lynne and Andy

My sister-in-law and I were pregnant at the very same time. It was crazieness for our parents who were all first time Grandparents.

Here are some photos from our maternity session. She looks so beautiful-motherhood looks great on you...Don't worry Andy, you look great too!

The Bell of the Ball- The Art of Wedding and Special Event Photography while Pregnant

Well, I certainly am the BALL of the ball! Here I am after my last wedding of the season.
I wanted to show you what I look like currently after photographing my last wedding of the year! I'm expecting a baby September 13. Nope, it's not all the wedding feasts at the Empress making me rotund!

I am currently on Maternity leave but I will be returning soon. My associate photographer, Helene sent me this fabulous shot working.

My trusted associated photographer's, Adam and Helene have taken over. I'll just wait here until baby arrives...and wait...
* I just realized when I looked through the selects that the filename on the photo is basketball. Thanks a lot, Helene! :)

Duncan and Melissa

Duncan and Melissa have a beautiful family! The children were awesome and Spencer actaully wanted to help with the art direction. It was way too cute! How could I refuse cheap and enthusiastic labor....

Their stunning daughter, Arden. Lovely!

A cozy moment with Dad.

It's true, I am not a big fan of driving because my mind is always pacing...I could almost drive off the road driving along West Saanich...well, I'm always location scouting. I should be paying attention on driving. If you see the black Volvo swerving...that may be me! Kidding! Anyways, there is the most adorable church on the hill with this great big field in the back that I drive by everyday. They had just started making hay which turned into excellent props for the shoot!

Thanks again, Melissa and Duncan, Griffin, Arden and my Junior Art Director, Spencer!