A very special day…
Forever ago I met an incredible little girl.
That little girl turned into an astoundingly beautiful, warm, determined, unique, radiant, compassionate and AMAZING woman. She got married on August 23, and I was honored to be a part of it all.
Kim and her entire family are some of my favorite people on the planet. They all ooze wonderful things. Happiness, joy, deep strong bonds, and connections, they are honest, kind and so totally giving and loving.
I grew up beside them in Campbell River, and was so deeply moved when Kim based her entire wedding day around my availability!!! There were so many moments when I could barely see through the lens, as tears welled up in my eyes… The most moving? Maybe when Kim held up her heirloom necklace worn by generations of women in her family on each of their wedding day, maybe when Kims mom burst into tears, while telling Kim of a charm she was about to sew into her dress, that was given by Kims grandfather to her late grandmother Win on their 50th wedding anniversary (not a dry eye in the house).
Perhaps my favorite was when Kims dad took a deep breath and walked his daughter down the isle, you could almost see him become incredibly present, as he looked over at her, and put his hand on top of hers…. maybe the vows, the song, the fixed up family volvo that Kims parents drove on their wedding day, the weather that was 90 percent chance of RAIN… with nothing more than a few drops as the ceremony ended. Maybe James face when he saw Kim walking down the isle… maybe it was James’ simple and moving vows. It could have been the amazing bagpipes courtesy of Cameron Stewart…Or possibly how when Kim spoke during the reception, she thanked people… not like it was a list to get through… but with every ounce of her heart. What a gorgeous day.
I spent many of my childhood days laughing with all of the fabulous Black family and was just so deeply honored to have been a part of Kim and James’ wedding day. Just look at how radiant Kim is in every single photo. Look how calm James appears, and then check out what the magic created when we were left alone for their intimate images after the ceremony. Goosebumps, romance, laughter, tears, and a whole vast array of emotions made this day something incredibly special.
I wish you both many many years of love and continued joy.
May you two continue to make music together. Always.
My wonderful assistant Shannon caught this moment during the ceremony!!!
An overwhelmed flower girl…
Our local celebrity and amazing hockey legend Rod Brind’Amour gives Kim a hug after the ceremony.
Love this image of Kim delivering her soulful speech.
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August 25th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
Breathtaking & Stunning as usual Erin. You are magical.
August 25th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
Erin ….. you have overwhelmed me with emotion here ….. this is truly one amazing girl or should I say woman …. nope she’s still a little girl to me, with one amazingly supportive family. Not to mention her amazing husband James! You captured the essence of it all, which must have been difficult with your lense covered in tears! I love you with all my heart, always Ma xo
August 26th, 2008 at 1:02 am
Oh Erin - you’ve gone and done it again - only better than ever!
Such beautiful shots of such beautiful people! Thanks for sharing.
And congrats to Kim and James!!
August 26th, 2008 at 10:08 am
Oh Erin!
I still have tears in my eyes as I write this……but then both you and Kim have a special place in my heart. I may not have been there but you have certainly captured the feeling of it all for me to enjoy.
bless you, Lorie
August 26th, 2008 at 10:16 am
Wow Erin, your images amaze me more and more everyday. I love the shot of the bride in the passenger seat of the car…absolutley beautiful.
Can’t wait to see you tomorrow!!
August 26th, 2008 at 6:16 pm
I was never EVER the girl who cried at work…but now when I check the blog updates, my staff often finds me sitting at my desk, welling up with tears of happiness and admiration for the love you get to share in, and the magic that people entrust you to capture. Every picture is different…but every one in pure magic!
I googled (dork) the definitions of magic on the Web:
* any art that invokes supernatural powers
Your art invokes a ’super natural’ gift that is admired by all…. but unable to be duplicated by any!
Hearts & Hugs…. I’ll cease to gush…wipe my eyes…and back to work I go..
September 3rd, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Your pictures are absolutely amazing, the best I’ve ever seen! These make me want to get married soon, and have you do my photography! Do you travel ?
Great captures of Kim’s beauty and ‘light’.
September 9th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
WOW Erin, these are amazing!!
I was thrilled at the opportunity to glimpse at Kim’s special day and what a gorgeous view! (Loved the one of Kim in the car with the rain drops on the window, stunning)
Can’t wait for the “Peachey Portrait”!
September 10th, 2008 at 12:11 am
Katie… Of course I travel
Where we goin?
October 6th, 2008 at 11:18 am
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