A girlfriend of mine found out I was photographing Andrea and Kenny's Vancouver Island wedding, and instantly said "you're going to love her." She was right, and more. I loved every, single lovely moment of their wedding, their personalities and the amazing light and life they brought to the very picturesque Dolphins Resort. They trusted me to sweet talk a security guard to enter a "do not enter" area in a construction zone for their portraits while it was pouring outside. They laughed at me when I was bouncing around on rocks yelling how seriously awesome it was photographing them along the river during the salmon run, as hundreds of curious islanders watched them in their wedding love bubble on the rocks. The guests, the family... every single thing... beautiful. Thank you Andrea and Kenny for believing in my madness. ox
Happy Birthday Baby Elliot
Oh Elliot.
Where do I start. How do I start. What can I possibly say to properly express how you've changed my heart, what you've brought to our family, how sweet your soul is. How can I put into words how far I feel like I've come as a mom, how you just make me look good. Like really, you are always smiling. Always. Your energy just oozes sweetness. You just make the world a brighter place. Truly. One year with you and I feel as though I can't even remember life without you. One year ago we were all eagerly awaiting your arrival, and now... it's like you were here all along. I just can't get enough of you. Ever. I kiss your face relentlessly and just don't know how the world ever worked without you in it. One year my baby, you've grown so much, changed so much, changed me so much. You make my heart more full, more vibrant, more alive, more present. You make life so beautiful, I'm so deeply grateful, that you've chosen us. That we've found each other again, because it feels like I've known you for a thousand years, and I hope to know your for a thousand more. I love you. We all love you. You make our family... full. Full of laughter, full of light and full of joy. You are amazing Elliot and every day with you just makes a lot of sense. You are so loved.
Happy First Birthday baby boy. You are my heart. xo
(oh and pretty lucky little boy to have your best pal sneak in for a photo too! xoxo oh and any of you interested, we did a similar shoot with Maisie when she turned One CLICK HERE)
Black Rock Resort Wedding
Adeline and Francis were married on the hauntingly majestic West Coast of Vancouver Island, at Black Rock Resort in Ucluelet BC. It's a bit of a mission to get there, a long winding narrow road (not for the faint of hearts) however... if you can do it.... your wedding is sure to be full of incredible memories for all. Adeline and Francis are two of the most passionate, loving and wonderfully in love people I've ever met. Every moment was completely infused with an elegant beauty... it was literally dripping with love. A traditional tea ceremony, followed by a non traditional first look on the beach then emotional ceremony overlooking the sea. Truly a dream to be a part of.
xo
Boy and dog
Sometimes, it's just necessary to see something really sweet.
For me, yesterday... it was this. ox
Melanie and Steele
I'm trying to get caught up on blogging all weddings from 2013, and am nearing the end of July with Melanie and Steeles celebration. Melanie and Steele chose the historic and picturesque Haig Brown House for their Vancouver Island wedding. The sun was glorious (and a little hot) the grounds were perfect. There was love in the air and the entire wedding was just oozing joy.
Looking forward to bringing you more, but for now... sweet Mel and Steele.
xo
