Summer Wedding

I had the wonderful opportunity to join a friend on a wedding shoot this summer. I had a blast trying out new lenses, testing the capabilities of my camera, stepping out and trying something new. I have never taken so many pictures in one day.

The bride and groom picked a beautiful location at Capilano Park and were graced with fantastic weather. I loved the chinese umbrellas which allowed for some shade from the sun and was a great prop. The regional park provided a great backdrop for the wedding party shoots.

Check out Cheryl's blog for her stunning photos.

The laughter was endless; the memories are priceless

A close group of friends and I were all part of the bridal party for another good friends wedding just this past Saturday. This wedding has been a long time in the works.  With engagements parties, dress shopping, Bridal shower, bacherlorette and of course the big day. I have been working hard at assembling a wedding guestbook/ photo scrapbook for the happy couple.  It has consumed much of my creative juices the past couple of months. I was quite please with the outcome but was glad to hand the gift over to them for further enjoyment. 

As for the big day...   The drive to the brides house and to the church was more stressful and problematic then we expected.  Let's just say I my car was the transport vehicle and it was suffering from a burnt out headlight and temperamental windshield wipers.  Once we were all at the house safely the morning drifted by as we calmly spent time getting our makeup and hair done and patiently steamed the wrinkles out of our dresses.  As the time came to walk down the aisle I was more nervous then the bride was.  The reception was held at Timberline Ranch and well we couldn't help but not pose for the camera with cowboy hats on.  

Thank you S & N for not being shy in front of the camera.  Thank you V, M, & S for taking numerous pictures and sharing in the laughter. I never get tired of hanging out with you because  I know the time together will be spent with most of us in laughter or finding creative ways to make your windshield wipers work... dental floss dosen't work.

The year of weddings

I am at that age when many of my friends and relatives around me is getting married.  In August I attended an amazing wedding.  Let's just say Cheryl you can be my wedding planner.  I loved how the afternoon flowed nicely, the videography, the photography, and  all the small details.  There is nothing like an outdoor wedding.  The sunlight and nature always produce a beautiful setting to capture the moments.  If you have a spare moment check out this.  The videography and photography team worked together to capture the preparations, the ceremony, and reception and assembled  all their digital data for a same day edit.  In other words they were downloading their video clips and pictures onto computers while we were enjoying dinner and editing a short video presentation to show the guests later in the evening.  Seriously go check this out.  They do a perfect job capturing the wedding.  I am still waiting for them to post the TTD (trash the dress) photo shoot pictures that were taken a few days after the wedding day.  Take a look at some of the other weddings they have also posted on their blog.

Cheryl, if you are reading this, then enjoy these pictures I captured on your wedding day. 

I thoroughly enjoyed the celebration of your marriage. Loved the blackberry centerpieces, loved the tall columns, loved the first dance on the veranda, loved the boquet toss over the veranda, loved the poloroid pictures, loved the feathers in the hair, loved catching up with friends, loved the bridesmaid dress, love your red shoes, loved the day.