5.26.2011
Featured In: WEDDING OBSESSION
Today I was delighted to see that Hana and Eugene's Engagement session in Granville Island was featured on the Wedding Obsession blog! I'm always blown away when my work gets featured. It's a surreal feeling and I hope I never get used to this! =)
5.25.2011
Abbotsford Wedding Photographer /EMILY & BRENDAN
Brendan and Emily's wedding was my first local wedding of the season. What a great way to start it off, too! Not only are Emily and Brendan a gorgeous couple, but their love for each other is the most beautiful thing to witness. I pretty much just followed them around with my camera and got all of these amazing images just bursting with love that you see in this post. They are too cute. Even a minute apart from his bride was too much for Brendan and he would quickly make his way over to her and give her a big hug. Oh man, oh man. I'm telling you guys, this couple has 50+ years of a loving, fun and amazing life together!
I joined the ladies in the morning while they got ready, while Justine, my 2nd shooter for the day, spent the morning with the boys. I'm told there was never a dull moment there! The boys were up for anything! Emily and her entourage of beautiful ladies, including four sisters and her best friend, were all very relaxed as they put the final touches on their make-up and sipped lemon Perrier and filled up on healthy snacks before the festivities began. I fell in love with these girls. Their obvious love for each other was something to envy. You girls, including Emily F., have something so special and it was a delight to photograph you and be with you on this special day!
The ceremony took place at Bakerview MB Church in Abbotsford. Right after the ceremony, guests were treated to many delicious treats and hot or cold beverages prepared by Afterthoughts. Apparently they have the best cheese cake as well, so you'll have to check them out! After family pictures we headed out to Fishtrap Creek for some portraits. Their reception was held at Heritage Alliance Church. Again, what a joy this couple was to photograph! It was near impossible to pick my favourites since Emily and Brendan make every picture look fabulous! I did finally narrow it down, though!
So, without further ado, Emily and Brendan, I hope you enjoy these and thank you so much for asking me to be a part of your wedding day. I had a fabulous time and I hope these pictures will help you to relive the day for the rest of your lives! Enjoy!
And thanks for joining me for the day, Justine! It was fun working with you!
To see more pictures from their wedding day you can check out their Slideshow.
He just got the first glimpse of his beautiful bride! :) These are always my favourite pictures!
Cute cute cute!
Love!
Gorgeous bouquets of tulips and calla lilies!
Emily's smile and eyes are killer!
I want to frame this one for myself! haha. One day when I have my own studio! :)
I love it when couples are on board with sitting on the ground!
Gorgeous.
This makes me smile!
And, couples who want to have fun shots also make me happy!
Very studly!
Love this idea! And the shadows and the light are just MMmmMMmm good!
Couples who lie on the ground make me even happier!!!
Next Top Model, watch out.
Question: "What is your wife's favourite flower?" Emily: Tulips. Brendan: 2lips. :)
And that's me and the couple! What a great day!!
I joined the ladies in the morning while they got ready, while Justine, my 2nd shooter for the day, spent the morning with the boys. I'm told there was never a dull moment there! The boys were up for anything! Emily and her entourage of beautiful ladies, including four sisters and her best friend, were all very relaxed as they put the final touches on their make-up and sipped lemon Perrier and filled up on healthy snacks before the festivities began. I fell in love with these girls. Their obvious love for each other was something to envy. You girls, including Emily F., have something so special and it was a delight to photograph you and be with you on this special day!
The ceremony took place at Bakerview MB Church in Abbotsford. Right after the ceremony, guests were treated to many delicious treats and hot or cold beverages prepared by Afterthoughts. Apparently they have the best cheese cake as well, so you'll have to check them out! After family pictures we headed out to Fishtrap Creek for some portraits. Their reception was held at Heritage Alliance Church. Again, what a joy this couple was to photograph! It was near impossible to pick my favourites since Emily and Brendan make every picture look fabulous! I did finally narrow it down, though!
So, without further ado, Emily and Brendan, I hope you enjoy these and thank you so much for asking me to be a part of your wedding day. I had a fabulous time and I hope these pictures will help you to relive the day for the rest of your lives! Enjoy!
And thanks for joining me for the day, Justine! It was fun working with you!
To see more pictures from their wedding day you can check out their Slideshow.
He just got the first glimpse of his beautiful bride! :) These are always my favourite pictures!
Cute cute cute!
Love!
Gorgeous bouquets of tulips and calla lilies!
Emily's smile and eyes are killer!
I want to frame this one for myself! haha. One day when I have my own studio! :)
I love it when couples are on board with sitting on the ground!
Gorgeous.
This makes me smile!
And, couples who want to have fun shots also make me happy!
Very studly!
Love this idea! And the shadows and the light are just MMmmMMmm good!
Couples who lie on the ground make me even happier!!!
Next Top Model, watch out.
Question: "What is your wife's favourite flower?" Emily: Tulips. Brendan: 2lips. :)
And that's me and the couple! What a great day!!
5.23.2011
Renee & Ono Wedding Sneak Peek
Yesterday was a special day for Renee and Ono as they became husband and wife surrounded by those they loved. The weather couldn't have been more beautiful, even leaving its mark on a few of the bridesmaids shoulders. Congratulations Renee and Ono on your wedding and marriage and I wish you all the best as you start this new journey together!
Here are a couple shots from yesterday!
Here are a couple shots from yesterday!
5.20.2011
Her Ways
Her ways never cease to amaze me. Her ways are beyond her years. Her ways are carefree and friendly and full of joy and excitement, and void of fear and self-consiousness. Her ways inspire me. Yes, I am inspired by a little girl, a few weeks shy of being two years old.
If only I had half as much heart and openness as her. Not a stranger will walk by without being acknowledged with a big wave, a huge smile, and a resounding "Hi!" And not one of those strangers has yet to not smile back. I believe God brings children into this world to bring joy to everyone around them, especially those who are lacking it. She will make anyone feel special. She will have the longest conversation with anyone that will give her the time. She trusts. She approaches. She loves. She is the epitome of who Christ is and wants us to be. I am truly blessed by this little person, my daughter.
She has led me to so many people, so many conversations have been started and friendships have been made because of her ways. I have no doubt in my mind that God has a special purpose for this little child. A child who really has faith like a child.
And no fear. She will throw her arms around the biggest dogs and beg them for kisses without ever stepping back. No fear. We strive to keep her this way. To teach her the dangers that are around, but not to instil fear. Fear is manmade. Fear does not come from God. I don't want to instil my own irrational fears on my daughter, or anyone's irrational fears, for that matter. When we see a spider, we do not scream. We marvel at the complexity of it's many legs and thank God for making all the animals. When we see someone standing on a high ledge, we do not remark on the scariness of such heights, for there is nothing wrong with heights, but only our own perceptions and fear of what could happen from that height. The word "Scary" is not often heard in this house. I've lived most of my life in fear and I do not want the same for my daughter. That is not living life to the full, and that is all I want for my daughter. Living the life that Christ intended for her to live. And her ways, her lack of fear, will give her the chance to live this life.
Her ways are one of knowledge. The things this girl knows at her age are astounding. The alphabet has been memorized (not the song, but the individual letters), her repertoire of songs is uncountable, her memory is so sharp. Not only does she point out the usual balls and cars, she also points out abacuses and helicopters. It's true.
And we laugh. Never have I had this much laughter in my life on such a consistent basis! Not a day goes by without a good chuckle on my part, and a good journal entry trying to write down the memory to remember forever.
These are her ways. I am so blessed to call her mine. I am so excited to watch her grow and to see the ways that God will use her to further his kingdom, even more than she already has.
(Pictures taken at 2 weeks, 6 months, 1 year, and almost 2 years old!)
If only I had half as much heart and openness as her. Not a stranger will walk by without being acknowledged with a big wave, a huge smile, and a resounding "Hi!" And not one of those strangers has yet to not smile back. I believe God brings children into this world to bring joy to everyone around them, especially those who are lacking it. She will make anyone feel special. She will have the longest conversation with anyone that will give her the time. She trusts. She approaches. She loves. She is the epitome of who Christ is and wants us to be. I am truly blessed by this little person, my daughter.
She has led me to so many people, so many conversations have been started and friendships have been made because of her ways. I have no doubt in my mind that God has a special purpose for this little child. A child who really has faith like a child.
And no fear. She will throw her arms around the biggest dogs and beg them for kisses without ever stepping back. No fear. We strive to keep her this way. To teach her the dangers that are around, but not to instil fear. Fear is manmade. Fear does not come from God. I don't want to instil my own irrational fears on my daughter, or anyone's irrational fears, for that matter. When we see a spider, we do not scream. We marvel at the complexity of it's many legs and thank God for making all the animals. When we see someone standing on a high ledge, we do not remark on the scariness of such heights, for there is nothing wrong with heights, but only our own perceptions and fear of what could happen from that height. The word "Scary" is not often heard in this house. I've lived most of my life in fear and I do not want the same for my daughter. That is not living life to the full, and that is all I want for my daughter. Living the life that Christ intended for her to live. And her ways, her lack of fear, will give her the chance to live this life.
Her ways are one of knowledge. The things this girl knows at her age are astounding. The alphabet has been memorized (not the song, but the individual letters), her repertoire of songs is uncountable, her memory is so sharp. Not only does she point out the usual balls and cars, she also points out abacuses and helicopters. It's true.
And we laugh. Never have I had this much laughter in my life on such a consistent basis! Not a day goes by without a good chuckle on my part, and a good journal entry trying to write down the memory to remember forever.
These are her ways. I am so blessed to call her mine. I am so excited to watch her grow and to see the ways that God will use her to further his kingdom, even more than she already has.
(Pictures taken at 2 weeks, 6 months, 1 year, and almost 2 years old!)
5.16.2011
Meet Ray
Today I want to introduce you to a very special man. I met him 8 years ago, in New Zealand. This Irish born, Australian citizen with the most interesting accent changed my life in so many ways. I saw on Facebook that he posted some links on YouTube with a miniature version of the week long seminar we heard in New Zealand (while at Bible School). He is a discipleship counsellor and his passion for God and his ministry is infectious. And his accent makes you pay attention!
I'll never forget our first meeting. He met with each student individually and basically broke down our temperament for us based on the questions we answered prior to seeing him. Everyone is either a Thinker, Feeler or Doer or some combination of the three and you can be different temperaments in Socially, under Stress, and with Affection. Very intriguing!
Anyway, I sit down in a chair across from Ray and listen intently as he tells me that I'm a Feeler and that I would make a great entrepreneur and that I could basically go to China and sell tea. Sure, that sounds great, I'm thinking. But why do I have to go to China? I was so confused. He went on with this analogy for quite some time, and all the while I'm still wondering why I would have to go to China to sell tea and that I really didn't want to. I would rather stay near my home! Finally, I asked him why I had to go to China and he just about fell off his chair laughing. Once he explained the metaphor or analogy or whatever it is, I finally understood! Now it made sense!
Ray came to Vancouver the next year and I set it up for him to do a workshop at my church. He, again, made time to have some one on one appointments and I signed myself up right away. I had just started dating James and had some issues that I was struggling with, personally. Needless to say, if I hadn't spent that hour with Ray, I would most likely not be married to James right now, or anyone else for that matter. Ray showed me the fear in my life that was keeping me distant and closed off from accepting love from others, the result of having been hurt many times by guy friends in high school. And he made me realize how this fear was affecting me relationship with God and my view of Him. I was a changed person after that.
So, thank you Ray, for impacting my life (and my family's and so many of my friends' lives) in more ways that you will ever know.
To hear his wicked accent and to listen to his message, check out Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3.
I'll never forget our first meeting. He met with each student individually and basically broke down our temperament for us based on the questions we answered prior to seeing him. Everyone is either a Thinker, Feeler or Doer or some combination of the three and you can be different temperaments in Socially, under Stress, and with Affection. Very intriguing!
Anyway, I sit down in a chair across from Ray and listen intently as he tells me that I'm a Feeler and that I would make a great entrepreneur and that I could basically go to China and sell tea. Sure, that sounds great, I'm thinking. But why do I have to go to China? I was so confused. He went on with this analogy for quite some time, and all the while I'm still wondering why I would have to go to China to sell tea and that I really didn't want to. I would rather stay near my home! Finally, I asked him why I had to go to China and he just about fell off his chair laughing. Once he explained the metaphor or analogy or whatever it is, I finally understood! Now it made sense!
Ray came to Vancouver the next year and I set it up for him to do a workshop at my church. He, again, made time to have some one on one appointments and I signed myself up right away. I had just started dating James and had some issues that I was struggling with, personally. Needless to say, if I hadn't spent that hour with Ray, I would most likely not be married to James right now, or anyone else for that matter. Ray showed me the fear in my life that was keeping me distant and closed off from accepting love from others, the result of having been hurt many times by guy friends in high school. And he made me realize how this fear was affecting me relationship with God and my view of Him. I was a changed person after that.
So, thank you Ray, for impacting my life (and my family's and so many of my friends' lives) in more ways that you will ever know.
To hear his wicked accent and to listen to his message, check out Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3.
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