Vancouver Engagement - Sally + Chris

  It all started when Sally jokingly asked her friend if she knew any cute single guys. Well her friend did know a guy and mentioned Sally's name to him. After a phone conversation and a little peeking on facebook Chris was interested. They hit it off right away and are tying the knot in July! 


  After a few meetings and an afternoon engagement session, I saw how much respect Chris has for Sally. They are a perfect match and extremely photogenic! I cannot wait for their wedding. 


  We spent the afternoon in a few different locations downtown, it was perfect weather.

Sunshine Coast Wedding - Rebecca + Shawn

  I don't really know where to begin. When I met with Rebecca at the beginning of the year to discuss details of their big day over coffee I knew right away I wanted to do this wedding. Not only was it on the Sunshine Coast (where I had never been) but her details were exciting as well. When I received the email that they would love for me to photograph their wedding I was beyond excited and happy. 


  We packed up and left on a Friday so I could see the area and meet up with Rebecca and Shawn again to go over the last minute details. I couldn't believe how her friends and family welcomed me in with loving hearts, really amazing people. I also fell in love with the area right away! Beautiful! 


  The morning of the wedding I sipped on my coffee and prepared to get started getting pictures of Rebecca and the girls getting ready. When I met up with them, they were so calm and collected that it calmed my nerves. The wedding was at 10:30 in the morning, friends and family gathered at their church for a very special ceremony. The love between Rebecca and Shawn is quite inspiring. After the ceremony we took pictures at two different locations with the reception to follow. The reception was short and sweet. Rebecca and Shawn listened to speeches, said their thank-yous and left for their honeymoon! 


  I am truly in love with this place and would LOVE to do another wedding here!

  Congratulations Rebecca + Shawn!

Happy Fathers Day.

  When I think of words of wisdom I have received from my Father here are a 2 that come to my mind first: 


"It is what it is"


"You are your own girl"


  I have received so much advice from my father growing up that I could write a book, some I listened to, some I chose not to due to my stubbornness.  As I get older I look forward to the words of wisdom, I really am never sure what is going to come out next.. like a couple of weeks ago he told me "you must be from good stock". 
  My Father continues to be very interested in my work even though he lives across the country, always giving me advice when I need it and sometimes I don't even need to ask, like today he gave me a great idea for my clients! He has been there when I needed to be picked up from crashing my bike or his car ;). He awkwardly offered to buy me ice cream when a boy dumped me in high school because he wasn't sure what to do. He truly is a wonderful man, father and grandfather! Happy Fathers Day Dad, I love you! 


  ps: notice I indented my paragraphs, I know it bothers you when I don't ;)

  To the Father of my child. You are such a great dad, I am continually impressed with you. You show him fun, excitement, laughter, love and discipline. He is so lucky to have a father like you. I wish you a wonderful fathers day!

  Happy Fathers day to all the wonderful fathers out there!