Nikol and Troy

When I think back to Niki and Troys beautiful wedding, so many things come to mind. The girls got ready at The Edge B&B in Campbell River. It is absolutely breathtaking, and even more beautiful when filled with lovely ladies full of laughter. You couldn't actually ask for somewhere better to get ready for your wedding. Niki is detail girl. (which is awesome for me) All the girls got amazing little goodies lovingly tucked inside their "love" bags. Adorable. All of the seriously great details make it even more fun for me to photograph. How beautiful is her veil!!!! A ceremony at Haig Brown House, along the Campbell River led to a sweet and beautiful sun kissed ceremony under the beautifully crafted cedar archway (by her dad). It was such a beautiful day. My absolute favorite photographs are the bride and groom photos in the trees. Quiet, serene and to me they seem to step right out of a fairy tale. Yup, I said fairy tale.

Niki, Troy....I am so grateful you chose me. Wishing you two wild ones the most laughter and joy possible. oxox

I'm so far behind in posting on here, but will be all caught up eventually. I have much more to share, but for now... I hope you fall in love with Niki and Troys Vancouver Island wedding.

When one journey ends...

Another entirely new one begins.

Today marks the end and last day of my 2009 cans for comments campaign. Thank you so much for your thoughtful, heartfelt and touching comments. For taking time out of your busy lives to stop by my blog and share in my journeys with me. You don't have to come here. You don't have to read these words. But you are. I am grateful. Always.

I loved so many of Kelsey and Steve's maternity images below are a few from their session a month ago...

I can barely believe, still... after photographing so many maternity/newborn sessions... the absolute miracle that you can be carrying a baby inside of you one day, and the next... they are in the world. It just absolutely blows my mind. I must have burst into tears at least five times during our newborn session with little baby Foster. The innocence, the perfection is something so precious it simply takes my breath away.

Thank you for choosing me to share this time in your lives with. What a beautiful family.

So.. for the rest of the day... comment away. Tomorrow I will tally up all the comments and announce the end result! So awesome. Remember to comment, to donate, to share to give to be better than you were yesterday. Why not.

Robyn, Lukas and Adelyn

This was one of those wedding, that I knew... without a doubt would be perfect.

Lukas is the most organized self proclaimed groom-zilla I've ever encountered. Definitely not in a negative way, but in a hilarious, obsessive list writing, detail focused sort of way. Note: matching his tie to his baby girls dress. Not only adorable, but rather endearing don't you think? In any case, their wedding was sunny, and bright, and full of love, and smiles, and laughter. The whole experience was exactly as I had suspected, perfect.

Robyn and Lukas chose to have their photos with their wedding party and their 'not so formal' portraits done pre ceremony, which I really love. I think it allows everyone to look fresh and flawless for the photos, and then continue on their wedding day to pay all of their attention to their ceremony, their guests and their reception. I'm pretty sure the guests appreciate it too!

In any case, here are the fabulous Robyn, Lukas and their show stopping-ly (fully aware that is not a word, but it's my blog I'll do as I like) adorable little girl Adelyn. Congratulations you guys!!! The pleasure was truly all mine!!! Just brace yourself for the cuteness Yes, that was cute... but feast your eyes on the next few images... HOW CUTE IS SHE? I really love this photo. And I'll leave you with one of sleeping beauty back at the reception.

Summer is HERE!

When adorable babies go roaming about the beach in nothing but a sandy bottom... summer has arrived. This is quite a shock to me, as this means, that all of a sudden I'm wildly busy! But... I could have worse problems! Here is Patrick, Lindsay and Colbie. How I loved this sunny family session. Campbell River, beautiful? I think so. And there may have been a few tears at the end... however... beautiful ones.

Alana and Justin

Alana and Justin... what can I say? Their day was perfect. The weather was fabulous. The bride, calm and stunning. The groom handsome and collected. The parents, proud. The guests had come from as far as Taiwan and that tells you a lot about the kind of people Alana and Justin are. A beautiful ceremony, gorgeous couple... It truly was a pleasure to photograph this wedding! Alana and Justin... you two were absolutely wonderful to work with, you are both such warm, caring, incredible people, and I couldn't imagine a better outcome to the day! Congrats! Most of Justin's life has revolved around ball parks, so, where more suited to take some photos than Nunn's Creek Park here in Campbell River.