Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Natalie & Joe's Wedding
To say that Joe adores Natalie would be an understatement. Natalie & Joe share an old fashioned kind of love. The romantic, think about each other before yourself kind of love. The kind where Joe would run out in the snow without a coat to get Natalie's sweater from the car because she's cold - before she even asks kind of love. Being near Natalie & Joe is a true pleasure, they can't get close enough to each other or say 'I love you ' enough times in a day to truly express how deeply they care for each other. It is the kind of love that people are drawn to to. It's the kind of love that started with their parents (Natalie's parents have been happily married for 37 & Joe's 48 years!) & it will continue when little Natalie & Joes start arriving.
These 2 had a huge wedding party - 20 people! - so it was a bit chaotic to shoot them all but a totally fun crew. The day was very chilly & overcast & even a few flurries were flying but Natalie was an absolute trooper - never complained once. She was glowing with happiness & with Joe by her side I can't see that ever changing. Congrats guys - we are so happy for you both!
I love this shot I captured as they headed up to their room for a few minutes alone with some champagne & strawberries Joe arranged for them - so sweet!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Michelle & Andrew's Wedding
Michelle & Andrew wanted to do something a little different for their wedding...so they decided to get married on the S.S. Moyie boat on a sunset champagne cruise at Heritage Park. It was a beautiful warm sunny September day...until we set sail. Luckily we had done the majority of the photos prior. As the ceremony started the wind picked up (howling actually) & the clouds rolled in dark & turbulent. As the guests sat shivering, the groom joked 'This isn't a sign of our marriage' there was a warm feeling spread among the crowd as everyone laughed.
Andrew & Michelle are self-professed geeks & both love Star Wars, Star Trek, Simpsons & Guitar Hero, they have a wicked sense of humor together & smile at each other as if they're always sharing a private joke. I think Andrew summed it up best as he toasted his new bride with ' It wouldn't be our wedding if I didn't say 'You are as beautiful as Princess Leia & as smart as Yoda'. (It is taken from the Simpsons - Homer says it to Marge).
Congrats guys, hope you share many, many years of laughter & love.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Darling Danika
6 month old Danika has a wonderful collection of headbands which were so much fun to shoot. She wasn't a very smiley girl on photo day but very content & curious. Candi & Sean are totally in love with their beautiful daughter & it shows. Danika had a rough start when she was born (open heart surgery!) but is now the same as any other happy healthy curious 6 month old little girl. She is absolutely perfect just the way she is. I love how cute she is when she sticks out her tongue :)
Friday, October 23, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Pam & David's Banff Wedding
Pam & David were married in beautiful Banff on Sept. 6, 2009 & it was nothing short of amazing. Both David & Pam are 'avoid-the-spotlight' kind of people & definitely not comfortable being in front of the camera & the focus of everyone's attention. Pam kept looking at me & laughing as if to say 'can you believe this is me? It's me wearing this fancy white dress & getting married? really?' As the day went on they began to relax & enjoy themselves & their wonderful personalities & close connection was revealed. I am so amazed at what we captured with these 2 private people. The whole day was a reflection of the couple - understated & elegant. There were a lot of great details from the reception - co-ordinated by Yvette & Darren at Avant Garde Events so check back for the slideshow.
Pam & David you guys are great - thanks for trusting us & letting us capture 'you'. Enjoy the photos!
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