I know that I’ve posted a whole lot about little Landon lately… see last two entries, but I just can’t help it!
Here is little Landon at two weeks old, with his mom and dad.
What a love. (Can’t possibly tell you how excited this makes me to meet our little girl! Not long now…)
This one cracks me up… somewhat like..”Yahoo, I made it to the world!” So cute!
How amazing it was, that the rain stopped for our session last Friday.
Lately it appears that the majority of my clients have had to do a lot more re-scheduling than shooting due to adverse weather conditions. But I promise, when all of the elements align, the sessions, will be perfect. Sometimes it takes a few times to get it all together, but it is always worth the wait. Promise.
Tara and Steve, you are wonderful.
I am constantly grateful. I push myself to always keep my attitude in check. To always appreciate what I DO have, instead of constantly lusting over what I don’t have. I believe in it. I can’t imagine living any other way.
When I’m laying in my bed, I often take a deep breath and truly appreciate my big comfy bed. That I have somewhere to lay my head safely at night.
When I’m in the shower. I am thinking about how lucky I am to have hot running water.
Lately, when my back hurts and shoots pain down my legs… I feel lucky to have legs.
When I’m eating dinner. I am thankful for a fridge full of food.
When something strange happens like forgetting something at home, making me turn around to go get it… I choose to believe I am possibly avoiding some unforeseen danger down the road, I always try and choose gratitude. You get the idea.
It has lead people in my life to let me know that at times “You’re too intense”, “its too much”, and that I shouldn’t expect others to think like me. And I don’t… and I try not to preach… but… my amazing and cherished friend Momma Mady used to always say to me, “Pull your boots up girl. You’ve got two feet and a heartbeat”. It’s a beautiful way to live.
So, when I meet someone who lives the same way, and shares the same views. It makes me happy. Really happy.
When I met up with Jennifer on her wedding day, the first words out of her mouth were. “I am just so blessed, so lucky. It’s amazing.” She couldn’t get over having all of the people she loved most in the world, in one place. For such an amazing celebration. She would well up with tears, just thinking about it. She lives in a massive amount of gratitude and it shows and is absolutely beautiful. The autumn season, was a perfect fit for their wonderful wedding.
Look at these images, and know, that these two are wonderful. Jennifer and Pedro, been together twelve years, were married this past Saturday at the amazing Dolphins Resort in Campbell River. Anyone looking for a different, rustic, beautiful destination wedding on Vancouver Island… should take a serious look at Dolphins. What a wonderful crew of people and what a beautiful place to have all of the people you love celebrate your wedding.
One of Jennifer and Pedro’s guests at the reception asked me, “so how long have you and Jenn been friends?”, I responded, “oh since forever”. We’ve only met one other time, for their engagement photos. I love my clients. (Especially Jennifer and Pedro) I love my chosen profession. I love living in gratitude. As cheesy as it may sound, if you’ve never tried it, you’re missing out.
I think beauty makes you beautiful, but only your attitude can make you radiant.
Some girls get excited about Manolo Blahnik footwear, others are thrilled with the classic elegance, of Hunter Gumboots.
Jennifer’s mom lives on a beautiful little farm property that we decided to have a ‘first look’ at and create some images on the property before the ceremony.
Here is Pedros first look at his beautiful bride.
The handsome ring bearer at the ceremony.
Love this one of Jen and her dad.
I’m in love with this photo of Jen through the crowd.
Down to the beach for some more images, love the colors in the trees here.
The Dolphins Resort with Jennifer’s amazing autumn decor, looked perfect.
I told you it was rustic.
The little ones were partying hard, minus their shoes.
You have to be special to have the ever auspicious rainbow make an appearance at your wedding.
No wedding would be complete without small people, passing out all over the place.
Wishing you both nothing but happiness.
So, I’m totally overwhelmed with both weddings I had the immense pleasure to photograph this weekend.
Totally overwhelmed.
Melissa and Dave were married in Campbell River on Saturday. They were a blog favorite according to all of you, and your wonderful comments on their amazing engagement session found HERE.
They are just, so…. timeless. They look like they stepped out of a movie, minus the acting. This is all real. They are real, their images are just so… pure, romantic and sweet.
For sure, weddings are more meaningful, when all of the details… are infused with meaning. When an old car used for the wedding, isn’t just any old car. But an inheritance from a cherished loved one, passed on.
Perfect. The day, was just perfect.
Melissa and Dave, you truly have something special between you two. I am humbled, honored and deeply moved to have been such an important part of your wedding.
Melissa’s grandfather was a pharmacist and her parents home is covered with the amazing containers. Stories. Everything has a story.
This next image is another fabulous shot by Shannon, my fabulous second set of eyes.
This image makes me think of Paul Simon’s “Diamonds on the Souls of her shoes”
I just love the movement in this image, and the sky.
A few of these images, but this one in particular makes me think of the Joni Mitchell song, A Case of You.
“Oh you are in my blood like holy wine
And you taste so bitter but you taste so sweet
I could drink a case of you darling
Still I’d be on my feet,
I would still be on my feet.”
I believe Melissa has one of the most beautiful faces I’ve ever photographed. Truly stunning.
Who knew Campbellton could be so beautiful
They truly are effortless together, a beautiful thing.
I’ll leave you with this image of the newlyweds driving away… and really, it may be top ten in my favorite book. This image, just screams COOL!
Thank you all for joining me along my journeys. ox
I have so much to share. I have no idea how to get it all on here!
A really awesome post containing images and story (history really) of a long line of photographers in my family. Of which I was unaware!!
Then we have a gorgeous family, a wonderful couple, a recent grad, and a new baby…. 2 weddings…
So… lets start with Saturday’s wedding.
Katie and Kyle.
The girls getting ready consisted of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries. The guys getting ready? KFC and Lucky. Hilarious and very entertaining!
Katie looked at me, and said when I arrived “You can fix this right” (the pouring rain) My response, “Absolutely I love it. It doesn’t even phase me”.
In fact, these days rain + wedding= inspiration overload. If you can deal with a bit of dirt on the dress, a bit of water… well, I’m in. I’m your gal.
It was sprinkling with rain, then it was pouring, then it was really pouring. Then it was silver light and dramatic clouds and a bit of blue sky. None of it could have been more perfect. In my mind, if I can feel the rain, it means I am alive. If I am alive, I have the opportunity to create. If I can create, anything is possible.
And besides, if there is no rain, there is no dramatic clouds or light. If there is no dramatic clouds or light… life is no fun. Here are a few of my favorite images from Saturday.
Katie has a radiant smile. Truly.
Kyle
and Katie.
