A Stanley Park affair
When Ana contacted me last year regarding her wedding in Stanley Park for 2010, I was drawn in by her warm engaging energy. I instantly knew, we were a perfect match. A lot happens in the course of a year. On my end, I was busy planning baby rooms. In Vancouver, Ana was busy planning her dream wedding.
I arrived at L’Hermitage Hotel, along with my little family, with a distinct small town girl in a big city feeling. Would I be able to shoot here? Would the city swallow me up whole. I don’t shoot a whole lot off the island, besides destination weddings. It is even more challenging now with a 3 and a half month old baby girl. However, I knew I had to be a part of Ana and Aarons wedding. I just knew.
Bryce and Maisie were all set up in our room, I was busy getting ready… Maisie having a small meltdown, me having never shot in the hotel or Stanley Park, or downtown Vancouver before, admittedly nervous. Would my images stand up. Would they be enough. Would I be able to remain composed in a new venue, new locations. Would I be inspired.
I entered Ana’s room. Everything began to melt away. I was immediately submerged into a sea of exquisite details, beautiful energy, and was truly in awe of Ana’s beauty. It’s true that I see beauty everywhere. Even when it doesn’t appear pretty right away. I was attacked by pretty on Saturday.
Ana and Aaron, thank you for having faith in my photography. For inviting me into your worlds, into the most intimate details of an extraordinary day. Your wedding was straight out of a magazine. Infused with all sorts of amazing. Thank you for choosing me to be a part of it. Ana… seriously? SERIOUSLY? STUNNING.
On a side note, it could have been easier, shooting here in Campbell River last weekend. But, challenging myself to step outside of my comfort zone this weekend… reminds me of something that I learned while traveling all over the world. I am a small town girl and photographer, but I can be anywhere in the world, and eventually feel right at home.
I love this image of Ana touching up her moms makeup.
I know this next spot in the rose garden is likely hugely overshot for weddings, but… I still like it.
Tags: Stanley Park wedding, stanley park wedding photo, stanley park wedding photography, Vancouver Lighthouse, vancouver wedding photographer
July 20th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
oh wow, erin! the one with the veil blowing and their shadows on the steps… holy crap! you never cease to amaze me.
July 20th, 2010 at 10:58 pm
Erin, these are SO fabulous! I especially love your work at the lighthouse. Amazing!
July 20th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
What a GORGEOUS Bride! These shots look like they come straight from a bridal magazine!
Amazing work Erin!
July 20th, 2010 at 11:24 pm
Absolutely stunning work, Erin. Breathtaking.
July 20th, 2010 at 11:26 pm
These are so beautiful and artistic as always… they do indeed look like they are straight from a bridal magazine!
July 20th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
Awesome!
July 21st, 2010 at 1:09 am
Srsly, wow. Fantastic. I think this is the true measure of an artist – coming completely out of your element and your “usual” and being able to produce something so fantastic and breathtaking. Great work as usual, but even moreso for the new location(s).
July 21st, 2010 at 1:24 am
dazzling [ˈdæzlɪŋ]
adj
1. so bright as to blind someone temporarily
2. extremely clever, attractive, or impressive; brilliant; amazing
It is apparent these two are fabulous on the inside and out…blindingly beautiful on their wedding day.
And you, of course, are extremely clever in your element and especially when pushed out of your comfort zone, resulting in an exceptionally brilliant series of images. You continue to amaze and inspire me. ox
July 21st, 2010 at 1:55 am
ERIN, You are incredible…you mention that their Wedding looks like it came straight out of a magazine, and so do your images!!. I am sure the Bride and Groom could not be happier with your work
The Bride is gorgeous and I love her dress! I really enjoyed your blog too, humble and refreshing. I love that Bryce and little Maisie are so adaptable and supportive, such a special little family you have. Congratulations for stepping out of your comfort zone, the result is amazing, (which comes as no surprise to any of us 
xoxo
July 21st, 2010 at 6:07 am
Love the photos!! I’m addicted to your blog and all these new wedding photos. I’m so excited that you are able to shoot my wedding in October. Can’t wait to meet you!!
July 21st, 2010 at 6:50 am
Wow! I love how the bride looks so ready in the hotel hallway – for life, love and to take on the world! unbelievable images once again girl – I love it when you step outside your comfort zone and remind the rest of us that its okay to be ‘uncomfortable’ now and again…
July 22nd, 2010 at 8:41 am
how could this coupl not love these amazing images! stunning! xo
July 27th, 2010 at 4:59 am
You have seriously captured the moment here! These pictures are amazing. I love coming to your blog just to see what’s new. Go to Vancouver again soon please – so stunning.
July 29th, 2010 at 5:59 am
wowza!!!! these are unreal
August 1st, 2010 at 11:52 pm
Holy cow! Straight out of a magazine is right! Some of these should be in a magazine! You’re amazing and I love checking in to see what is new… my mouth drops:-)
August 2nd, 2010 at 1:05 am
your photos always take my breath away, you are soo incredibly talented! so much emotion captured! Stunning work erin
August 4th, 2010 at 8:49 am
Once again STUNNING images, these photos look like they were taken for a bridal magazine!!! It doesn’t help that the bride is BEAUTIFUL as well, love looking at your work but these took my breath away!!!
August 10th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
These photographs are absolutely beautiful….There’s something about getting out in nature with the challenge of capturing some of the amazing beauty around us. Truly enjoyed the ones of the RCMP officer and her horse….
Over the past year, I have found myself in the freezing cold, (I’m from Canada) braving snowfalls, and sliding over the ice in winter, then attacked by mosquitoes and black flies in summer, all in the hopes of capturing a glimpse of nature’s beauty with my camera… If you would like to view my website please go to http://marilyns-photo-shoppe.partnersaroundtheworld.com…Thank you..
August 15th, 2010 at 4:49 am
Very, very, happy with your work Erin! I never doubted that it would be fantastic.
April 7th, 2011 at 11:20 pm
Hello Erin,
Came across your beautiful fashion photography while doing research on my upcoming engagement shot, hands up all I can say. You have great eyes for composition and lines, something interesting is you are from Campbell river and I’m from Port Alberni (Salmon capital of the world) you are saying no way, I can see this coming!! Thank you for sharing your work and maybe one day we will cross the path in the ferry
Wayne Lam
The Art of Storytelling
FantasyWeddingPhotography.com