Karla and Doug

It was snowy-ish. Cold, and I had just finished shooting 100 kids with bunnies. Something told me that shooting anyways would pay off. I love that it was almost cancelled. Love the colors, the tones, the feelings. Love everything about it, even the chilly wind blowing Karlas hair around perfectly. Not all photoshoots are best in the sun. It always amazes me how each and every outdoor session takes on a life of its own. Plan away, but it will always be exactly as it's supposed to be. But, if you are open to anything... you will often end up with your own brand of awesome. Love it!!!

I loved our session and can't wait to photograph their wedding this summer! As if Karla won't be a stunning bride. Awesome.

Mel and Darren

She's been skiing since the beginning of time. She may have skied before walking even. He's always been an outdoorsy guy. It made absolute sense that they were married outside, at a ski resort, in Kimberley B.C.

Highlights for me, reminiscing with the nervous bride before she got into her dress. (I used to sing her Beauty and the Beast, the Little Mermaid and a number of other Disney songs, to sleep at night when we were young and wild(er)). Don't get me wrong, I can't sing. But apparently in Grade 8, I thought I could. I loved watching her dad, calm cool and collected waiting to walk his little girl down the isle. I loved that Darren's sister gave birth to a healthy baby boy during the rehearsal dinner (in hospital in Cranbrook) and still came to the wedding the next day. If this isn't super human, I have no idea what is. I loved that it snowed, lightly for a few choice family photos. I love that the cake was chocolate, amazing and made by Melanie's sister Kristi IN the hotel room. I love that I got to try out some new dance moves with a few old friends and that I got to photograph a wedding in Kimberley, BC.

Darren and Mel, may you continue to build your fabulous life together in your wild mountain town, surrounded by everything that makes you truly happy. I was honored to be a part of your amazing day. Much love. xo

Jacquie and Pat

I just need to say something... My 2011 WEDDINGS ROCK!!!

I loved her from the first email. Sweet, charismatic and outgoing. Awesome. Jacquie and Pat are warm, fun, engaging and they just make you want to be around them, not to mention both totally gorgeous. You two make my job so easy! Being together twelve years has created an amazingly effortless connection between the two of them. You take one look at them and instantly think....of course they are together. They should be together. They are so natural, so comfortable. A beautiful thing. Now you love them too, don't you. I can't wait to photograph their Pacific Shores wedding this summer. Admit it, you can't wait either.

Good hearts, and good friends.

If you can call a friend on Tuesday in a panic "I'm doing bunny photos this Saturday, I don't like bunnies really, and I have no idea how to make it cool" and by Saturday have an amazing little magic 'set' perfect for bunnies and kids... consider yourself lucky. I do. Exceeding any and all "good friend" duties. All out of the goodness of her heart. All for charity. All because she is a good friend and an incredible person, and would not accept our set up being anything less than awesome. We were organized, it went smoothly, and that's not because I did it all. Believe me. That is Shannon. I have a never ending sea of gratitude for you. I owe you. Big time.

On Saturday we raised $1300 in 3 hours for the Accessible Wilderness Society. In a mall, in a small town, with little advertising. THANK YOU. Listen, I know everyone is fundraising for something. I absolutely know. You didn't have to bring your kids down to the mall, didn't have to wait in line (at times a very long line) to have photos taken with bunnies. It's not even Easter yet! But you did. I am so grateful that your hearts led you down. Most of you I'd had the pleasure of photographing before. To be honest, it became a bit of a reunion for me. It was awesome. Really, really awesome.

I also need to thank Carol Chapman for lending the use of her incredibly tame bunnies! They were amazing. I really don't know how Carol finds time to be so totally fabulous. But seriously. She volunteers for everything, lends hands to everyone, plus is an amazing grandma to her own grandbabies! Unreal. Carol... YOU ROCK.

The day wouldn't have been so perfect either without the help and AMAZINGLY GENEROUS donation by MAXIMA PHOTO LAB (inside SURE COPY). They have donated signs, time, prints and most importantly energy to this event. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

ALSO the background and most of the props in the set were generously donated by the WILLOWS MARKET in Willow Point. It wouldn't have been nearly as great without you!!! THANK YOU AMY!

Here are a few entertaining images from Saturday. (You will find a complete link of downloadable images HERE on my ERIN WALLIS PHOTOGRAPHY facebook page.

I am happy for you to use the images on your facebook but ask that you include an Erin Wallis credit, or Erin Wallis Photography. Thank you!