Love - Kim & Jon

Last Saturday Omari and I attended the wedding of Kim and Jon. It was a beautiful day and we were all greatful as the ceremony was held outdoors at the Devonian Botanic Gardens. Kim and Jon included a butterfly release in their ceremony and it turned out beautifully. After the ceremony we headed over to the Japanese pavillion for our "formal" photos. We had a little fun tromping around the gardens and trying out some new ideas. Our couple needed to stop off at home to tend to their canine kids so we took a few family photos there, it was great cause first we stopped of to get some totally refreshing slurpees! Then it was off to the Millwood Golf Course for the reception where the party went on until the wee hours of the night.

Thank you Kim and Jon for including us in your special day. It was a pleasure photographing you and your friends/family :) I look forward to meeting up with you again when we view the photos together....for now, here is the sneak peek slideshow that I have compiled....Kim & Jon's Slideshow.

This weekend we start our super busy section of the year - and somehow I managed to promise to take the kids camping in the midst of it all! It's gonna be a fun ride so get ready to hang on tight. Now, I must go get some sleep so that I can make it through Saturday and Sunday's weddings.

Excitement - Amberlee and Danan

So I was off to the Sherwood Park gun range not so long ago for a fun engagement shoot with Amberlee and Danan. They wanted photos that reflected them so this was the perfect location. They brought along their 2 adorable canine kids to include in a few as well. We had a good time - except for the minor ant incident - We made a late meeting time and it worked out perfect, we had great weather and gorgeous light to work with. I look forward to what we will come up with for their wedding photos.....here are a few of my favorites...there are just too many to choose from...I know that the guest sign in book we will be making is going to look really good!

Excitement - Nicole & Jeff

Last Friday I met with Nicole and Jeff down on Whyte Avenue. We had some fun dodging the raindrops while we shot their engagement photos. I was thinking that it would be fun to just get drenched and take some cool shots but by the time we were near the end of our session the sun came out and there were blue skies. Thanks for hanging out with me guys - it was a pleasure getting to know you better. I'm looking forward to the fun we will have at your wedding :)

11 years.

Not too long ago Omari and I celebrated out 11th wedding anniversary. We went out to our favorite restaurant, Red Ox Inn, for dinner. The food there is always soo scrumptious and tops our list for food anywhere we have ever been. I got Nubian to snap this photo of us before we headed out...

Thank you to friends (past clients you know your included there!) for all the kind comments through Facebook.

I'm trying to get caught up on work now as I had maxed out our drive space and Omari has spent the last few days upgrading us.....

Excitement - Cassandra & Matthew

The other day I spent some time with Cassandra, Matthew and their 3 little ones. This couple is so very busy with 3 under the age of 5! They are all so very cute....I am excited to see them all dressed up for the wedding ;)

We met up at the Legislative Grounds and walked around just a little bit before the kids were tired so we just did a few more pics with my couple and then let the kids go jump in the fountains. This definitely was the highlight of their day - I'm so glad that Mom and Dad had packed them a change of clothes. Here are a few of my favorite pics from our time together - see you very soon at the wedding -

Love - Jenine and Tim

This past Saturday we spent a beautiful day with Jenine and Tim. They were married out on the Timber Ranch in Stony Plain. The Timber Ranch Trading Co. is a totally awesome facility which Omari and I really adored shooting in. I recommend this place to anyone who may be looking for an outdoor wedding venue. Jenine was a beautiful bride and I still can't believe the super long lashes this girl naturally has on her. So the ceremony was beautiful and the ranch was so great that we were able to do some fantastic photos there and still didn't even use all the little nooks and crannies available to us :) The weather turned out beautiful and we even got a small spot of rain which worked out great cause then we were able to do our cute couple under the umbrella shot. I loved the wonderful yellow field that we were able to shoot in and our couple did some great shots around the horses. Then it was off to the Woodbend Hall for their reception. The place looked great and the night was only hampered by a little noise from a quick hailstorm...otherwise it was great. Things moved along quite smoothly thanks to Michelle French from Behind the Scenes wedding planning.

Thank you Jenine and Tim for including us in your wedding day - it was such a pleasure to witness your celebration of love. Well I can't call this a sneak peek anymore cause your soo quick you've already come and chosen your pics....so here is the slideshow that I have complied for friends and family that haven't seen the pics yet...Jenine and Tim's Slideshow.

Excitement

On Tuesday I took a walk by the lake with a longtime friend of mine and her fiance. Teri and Jason are so sweet together and they make a cute couple. I am soo sad that I will miss their wedding in August but wish them the best day for a beautiful wedding. I'm glad to hear they won't be photographerless. It was a pleasure doing your engagement photos guys - thanks for the slurpee afterward :)

Excitement

On Sunday I took a walk through the park with Kirsten and Art. Along the way we stopped and took some great photos to celebrate their engagement. It was a super hot day but luckily down in the ravine with the trees and shade I'm sure it was at least 10 degrees cooler. Thanks for taking the time out of your house painting to meet up with me and I really appreciate your willingness to keep going to find the great spots :) We look forward to shooting your wedding in the fall.

A renewal of love...

This past Saturday we were off to Red Deer to spend some time with a past couple of ours. Last year on this very same day they were married. For those who follow my blog you will remember Angela and Greg as my most intimate wedding ever with just me, the couple, the minister and 2 church ladies for witness'. Well this year they renewed those vows with a big celebration - white gown, tuxes and all. This time their blended family was included and they had the same minister do their ceremony at the Crossroads Church in Red Deer. They included a sand ceremony this time and had the kids pour their own sand in as well, with all the colors it was really pretty. Then we toured around Red Deer to do some photos and we did get some amazing ones cause not only did we have alot of time to try out all the ideas we had in our heads but the weather was amazing as well. It was a warm day so we only kept the kids with us for a short time....besides it is difficult to get romantic with little ones on the go around you....and I am known for making you kiss - Alot! The reception was at the Holiday Inn in Red Deer. The room was decorated really nicely and here our couple had a few twists as well. They did their first dance together as soon as they walked in the room - then later after the dinner and speeches they did a family dance with the kids. There were 4 cakes - one large one representing the couple and 3 mini cakes for the kids - and they all cut them at the same time. Again, really sweet. I love how they tied the family in on this event and I felt so honored to be in attendance once again for their show of love.

Angela and Greg, thank you for your patience with both Omari and I - we loved how you were so willing to try out all of our crazy ideas. Once again, you'll see there are just soo many great shots when you come to view the images. You guys are such a great couple we wish you many more years of love ahead! See you soon.

For now here is the sneak peek slideshow....Angela and Greg's Slideshow.