Aloha from Maui

My Brother-in-Law and now Sister-in-Law are getting married this week in Maui. They are exchanging vows on their favourite beach, Kapula Bay.

I'm just glad we are here to support them in their marriage. I was lucky to watch Kim Aihara and her associate photographer in action at their wedding. They do excellent work! Stephen and Ericka are in great hands. I can't wait to see the photos! Even wedding photographers take a break...but not for very long!

It's Kennedy's second time to Hawaii *blush*. Last year when we were here I was like a mini basketball in a bikini!
I'm on my annual vacation from April 3-April 17. Aloha!

Congratulations, Stephen and Ericka!

Sue and Ian

Sue and Ian got married at the Chief and Petty Officer's Mess in Victoria. It was one of the most beautiful days in March to get married. We were starting to fret when it rained the day before...it just watered the flowers and made everything so vibrant for the next day. We were still in awe of how sunny and blue the skies were!

Sue and her bridesmaids had a mini photo shoot just before the wedding. It was so much fun!

Their wedding was officiated by wedding commissioner, Sherry-Lynne Easthome, who never has a ceremony exactly the same. Her ceremonies are custom made for the Bride and Groom. It was so romantic and heart warming.
Tears flowed as Sue walked up the aisle with her Father by her side. She looked beautiful. Her hair was styled by a close personal friend. Ian was so happy to finally see his bride.
The groom, Ian, had a great day with the boys at Jimmy's Barber Shop. He had a straight razor shave and lots of laughs with the groomsmen.
The music was hosted by Sound Choice, Marcus Leno, who kept the dance floor packed all night with awesome music from the 80's and 90's. I don't think I have ever seen a bride do the worm before that night! So awesome!
What an incredible party!
Thank you for sharing your day with us.Wishing you both happiness forever!
-Nicole

Elizabeth Jane

Suddenly, I am surrounded by babies everywhere! There is a small baby boom happening.

Paula and Kevin, who are not only my very good clients, but also very good friends of mine, had great news to share with me at the beginning of summer. Paula was pregnant. I was ecstatic when I found out that they were expecting and thrilled when their baby girl arrived. They named her Elizabeth Jane after Paula's favourite auntie.

She was 8lbs 14 oz and 22 inches long and she is destined to play beach volleyball.

She's a sweetie pie and was born with a full head of strawberry blonde hair. Her parents are first time grandparents and they couldn't be more happy about their new grandaughter. In fact, Paula's father had had a dream the night before about a red haired little girl.

Thank you again for showing off your new daughter to me.

Welcome to the world, Elizabeth Jane!

With love,

Nicole

Happy Valentine's Day to all my clients, friends, and family!

Thanks for all of your support of my photography! Hope your Valentine's Day and beyond is sweet!

Christmas Angels

My daughter, Kennedy, and her cousin, Leilani are enjoying their first Christmas! It was so sweet getting them all dolled up in their Christmas dresses . They are three months old and are now just holding their heads up on their own. They adore the bright lights of the Christmas tree.

It was not to long ago that I remember when Christmas was all about what was under the tree now it's the Little One's that crowd around it!

Here is a photo of Kennedy and her grandparents. This was a special Christmas for them too!

Merry Christmas to you and your families- from my family to yours!

-Nicole

Christmas Time

I just knew it was going to be a great shoot when their little girls gave me a giant hug at the door to greet me. Andrew and Willina you have two little angels!

Merry Christmas to you!

Josh, Trystin, and Riley

A quick view into the boys' personalities....

The day we scheduled our photoshoot was the day that Sidney decided to snow the night before. Since we were getting dangerously close to the Christmas deadline we decided to forge ahead. These guys were awesome! We had such a great time despite the weather-as usual!

Okay, if I wasn't singing the praises of Nancy and Sean's boys-I will again. They were so good, and Riley even offered to hold my reflector up for me. What a guy!

Thanks again for the great shoot, Guys, and bring your parents next year!