Heather and Andy

It was an intimate, casual wedding in Mexico. The intimate, casual wedding of two people I've known and loved forever. I didn't make a speech, but I suppose, these photographs, are my speech...

My elementary school was within walking distance. I would walk up the road, picking up my pal Andy... we would venture down the road and pick up the neighborhood twins, Matt and Mark. Some times we would stop at the local corner store, get some one cent candies... and eventually we'd wind up at school. Somewhere on the other side of town, Heather was also in elementary school making fun of a boy named Bryce. They lived within walking distance of each other. As the fates would have it, Bryce and I wound up together, as did Heather and Andy.

Heather and I have been friends since forever, that is no secret. But, Andy was always a good friend to me, someone I looked forward to spending time with. We lifeguarded together and I always valued sharing a laugh with him. In fact, in my diary from elementary school I wrote "Andy is the funniest". Heather always looked forward to Bryce coming home each summer from his far away hockey adventures. We were all connected in different ways. But connected always.

On Friday in the beautiful Mayan Riviera, Heather and Andy exchanged vows in front of an close group of family and friends. Of course, I was there to photograph my fabulous friends look into each others eyes and announce their commitment and love to the world. It certainly is nice to see dear friends, happy. With such deep connections to so many people involved... it was moving, beautiful and exactly as it was supposed to be.

Wishing you all, a long and joyous life together.

With love from Mexico

No, I'm not crazy enough to be working from Mexico... really. But, I do feel the need to quickly share my favorite photo ever, of my little girl (so far). Soon, I'll be home, in the much cooler climate... but for now, another cool drink in the hot sun. Hope this image, brings a smile to your face. It certainly does for me.

Meg and Troy

My baby cousin got married!!!

My auntie Marie was always the one I wrote letters to as a child. She was also the one, who wrote letters back to me. It was always her house we all gathered at. It was the most fun at her house. You just wanted to put on your jammies and hang out there forever. She is my dads little sister, and of course a favorite Auntie! (don't worry all my other Aunties, you are all my favorites too!!!)

Auntie Marie and Uncle Mark have three daughters. Michelle, Melanie and Megan. Not only are they all "M" names, but they are all silly gorgeous. I couldn't imagine not being a part of our little cousin Megan's wedding day at Olympic View Golf Course in Victoria. I knew she would be beautiful, but I had no idea she would be smoking hot too! It was a gorgeous wedding full of amazing people and glorious light. Meg and Troy, sometimes you just know that two people are supposed to be together... we all just know, that you two are forever.

Thank you so much for including me in your wonderful wedding! Sisters (or in our family, better known as 'seesters' watching their baby sister get all dolled up. Loving looks from the mothers of the groom and bride. I love love love the way these girls love their dad! Look at the pure love here. My beautiful cousins Auntie Marie looking lovingly at her little girl. It struck me here, that her little baby girl, was once... just as small as my baby girl. Unreal! I absolutely love this moment. No one around, but them. There is all sorts of unspoken in this image. I love this one. and this one. I love everything about this image. I love this peekaboo moment between father and daughter.

Jasmine Chadwick

Last year, I had the immense pleasure of photographing Jasmine Chadwick. She ventured from afar to create images with me on her family's property. We soaked in the sunlight, talked about life, passion and music. Sitting with her guitar on an antique chair in the fields from her childhood, she began to sing.

I was instantly a Jasmine Chadwick fan.

I was thrilled today to receive her new cd in the mail. (Find it by clicking HERE)

If you haven't checked out her music, you should. She recently shared the stage at Lilith Fair with Sarah McLachlan, Miranda Lambert and Alison Sudol (A Fine Frenzy). Not only is she an incredibly talented musician and singer, she is also a humble, beautiful and genuine person.

Thank you Jasmine, for the opportunity to create images together, for choosing some of my very favorites for your cd, for including me in your 'thank you's on the cd and for being such a warm and inspiring person. I look forward to watching your career continue to skyrocket.

Sisters

If you have one, you know there is something beautiful that ties you to each other. It's without color or shape, or even form... but it's there. It is an unspoken, irreplaceable, and an indescribable kind of magic. For that reason (and many others) I love these images of Hannah and Ella. Sisters.