Laurie and Kiel

Wedding couple on the dock at Dolphins Resort, Campbell RiverThere are not many venues I LOVE quite as much as Dolphins Resort, in Campbell River. I just really love it there. Love the people. The setting, the atmosphere, ambiance and most importantly the energy of the resort. It's quiet, but fun. Serene, but exciting. Like I said, my favorite. So, any chance I have to create wedding images there... I am thrilled.

Laurie said "Dolphins" and I said "Absolutely". She was doing ok, composed and calm... but also pacing a bit. Nervously looking at the clock, but still breathing and looking impossibly beautiful. She was doing ok, until her mom came in with glistening tears in her eyes. Then no one was doing ok, including me. So touching, so quiet, so peaceful and so sweet. Kiel was quirky from the moment I saw him, and I knew our time together would be full of fun, laughter and "did I just say that" moments.

It poured rain during the ceremony so it was indoors. No problem. Rain doesn't scare me, so we set out for the beach under umbrellas. No problem. The rain stopped the moment we set foot on the beach and held off for us until I released the shutter for Laurie and Kiels last image together on the dock at Dolphins. I'm not going to go on about luck, but.... that was lucky.

May you both share a beautiful and blessed life together. I'm grateful to be a part of your story. xo No more words... only images.

Cara and Murray

She oozes sweetness. He is caring and kind. They gently moved with their day and soaked in all of their moments. Together. They met 9 years ago to the day. They were married at one of my favorite venues. Anna's Vancouver Island Beach House. The sun was shining, the sea was calm. The beach house buzzing with anticipation of a beautiful wedding. Everyone involved, emotional, happy, excited and exactly as they should be on the wedding day of two people they cherish.

Cara and Murray invited me into their moments and shared such genuine moments with me. My favorite part of their wedding? Photographing Cara and Murray getting ready, and hearing Cara's brother signing so beautifully in the sunshine, with the cool breeze carrying his voice through open windows and hearts...

"It's a little bit funny this feeling inside I'm not one of those who can easily hide I don't have much money but boy if I did I'd buy a big house where we both could live

If I was a sculptor, but then again, no Or a man who makes potions in a travelling show I know it's not much but it's the best I can do My gift is my song and this one's for you

And you can tell everybody this is your song It may be quite simple but now that it's done I hope you don't mind I hope you don't mind that I put down in words How wonderful life is while you're in the world

I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss Well a few of the verses well they've got me quite cross But the sun's been quite kind while I wrote this song It's for people like you that keep it turned on

So excuse me forgetting but these things I do You see I've forgotten if they're green or they're blue Anyway the thing is what I really mean Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen." -Elton John

A memory that I will cherish always. Thank you all for being so warm and wonderful and for sharing so much of you, with me. (as a side note... the morning before photographing Cara and Murray's beautiful wedding I came across THIS and therefore couldn't help but smile when the song was being lovingly sung for Cara and Murray. Life.Is.Beautiful.)

Around here...

When people ask if I'm crazy busy, I always say. "not really, it's great". The truth is, it's a bit busy, ok it's busy. But all amazing, feeling inspired, balanced and excited to create. The blog has been neglected a bit lately, but here is a sneak preview as to why! A lot of amazing families, a bit of sunshine and a bit of fun times all wrapped into one. Looking forward to sharing more... soon.

Sara and Chris

She was composed, calm and serene. "Ready and excited to marry Chris" she said. He was ready and nervous, being harassed by his groomsmen who were all wishing they had printed their speeches earlier (when they had a printer around). "I'm going to cry" he said.

I was inspired before I even got to them, and was so excited to create images with them. "We get to make art today" I told Sara. It's a beautiful thing. He watched her walk down the isle with tears in his eyes and they exchanged heartfelt, emotional vows in front of all of the people who love them the most. Vertical blinds leaking light, a rose garden, beautiful home, amazing old cars and big full dark rain clouds that waited to release the rain until my last portrait was taken (last one in series here).

In one word. Magic. It was the perfect day for Sara and Chris to be married. It just was.. May you two be surrounded by blessings, always.