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Melia & Cam {Engaged}

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:15:03 +0000

Two of my favourite people are engaged and getting married this March !! So very exciting and I am thrilled that they chose me to be apart of their wedding to capture this special time in their lives.

We were so lucky to get one of the most beautiful winter days for their session. And I loved the outfits they chose. Not only are they beautiful people but super stylish too!

Love you guys xo

BC Children’s Hospital Fundraiser

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:37:50 +0000

What better way to spread the love this Valentine’s Day than by helping to raise money for this amazing cause! Here is what they have to say about it …

On February 11th, grab a friend or that special someone and join us for the First Annual ‘Spread the Love’ Valentine’s Day Party Fundraiser in support of the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.

WHEN: Saturday February 11th 730 p.m. to midnight
WHERE: Union Pacific Coffee Co., 537 Herald Street
PRICE: $30 per person (Appetizers & a GREAT night out included!)
HOSTED BY: Kim Thorsen & Jocelin Caldwell on behalf of
ROSS BAY PRESCHOOL

I was happy to donate a session for them to auction off and there are a TON of other incredible items to bid on. To name just a few … Seahawks tickets (lower bowl), Canucks tickets (club seats/centre ice), Lunch & Learn for 10 people from London Chef, Pandora Bracelet, Grohe Stainless Steel Pull Out Spray Kitchen Faucet, 4 Hour Fishing Charter – Ocean Rambler Fishing Adventures, 2 sets of Ballet tickets – McPherson Theatre, 2 night Dockside Green Vacation Rental, Ice Rental/Birthday Party – Puckmasters, Dog Grooming/Dog Daycare – Top Dog, Shampoo/Cut/Color – Shampoo Hair Bar (x2) and the list goes on!

To purchase tickets contact:
Kim Thorsen – 250-882-1865
Jocelin Caldwell – 250-885-8503
Ross Bay Preschool – rossbaypreschool@shaw.ca

ADDITIONAL INFO: There will be a cash bar onsite. Please note this is a private function and tickets will NOT be available at the door – advance sales ONLY. ALL proceeds from ticket sales and silent auction go to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. We look forward to spending a great evening with you!!

And what would a blog post be without a picture.

Here is a photo of our good friends Justin and Joanie and their sweet sweet babe Audrey.

Expecting {Matthew} …. He’s here !

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:51:26 +0000

So wow, I have been a bit of a bad blogger. Jess, Brandon and Everly did a maternity (slash) family session with me back and July and I realized that I STILL haven’t blogged it. Since we have already done their family session with Matthew I figured it was long overdue to post this session. So this post with be a combo and feature both their maternity and newborn sessions in one, FUN

It is always so special to be asked to photograph another photographer and I am so honoured that I have had the opportunity to work with Jess and her family on so many special occasions. You can check out her fabulous site here.

He’s here !!

A passerby offered to help with some smiles

Best photo ever ?!

Tara {Allure}

admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:00:01 +0000

Every once in awhile I am blessed to work with a client where capturing their images is effortless. This was that session for me. Now it doesn’t hurt that Tara is absolutely drop dead gorgeous, but that aside, she also has a heart of gold and is an incredibly beautiful person both inside and out. Which makes her exponentially awesome to work with. I am so thrilled that Tara gave me permission to share her images with you as I am so proud of how they turned out. Please feel free to leave a comment below!

Thank you again to the incredibly talented Carly Flint for the awesome make up styling ! These images were taken in the elegant Fairholme Manor. My favourite B&B in town!

Tracey | Allure

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:43:28 +0000

I am a big believer in setting goals. I set both personal and business goals every year and I’d like to think that they help keep me striving on to bigger things in life. I am reminded of the wonderful quote from the movie Inception “You mustn’t be afraid to dream a little bigger darling.” Goals give you that opportunity to dream about creating the life you want to be living and all that you want to accomplish even if it seems out of reach. Not all of the goals on my lists are lofty, but I am happy to say that I checked another one off. Over the past couple weeks I hosted my first Allure boudoir event at Fairholme Manor. I teamed up with the fabulous make up artist, Carly Flint, and we had such an amazing time working with some incredible ladies.

I am thrilled to say that a few of them have agreed to let me share their images! Tracey was our very first shoot and I have to say that if I look as smokin hot as she does at 40 something I would be one happy lady!

Coming Soon …

admin — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 03:11:10 +0000

Just a taste of what I am working on these days and still yet to be blogged …

Jen & Erik

Sandra & Don

Emery & Jesse

Claire & Ryan

Liz & Josh

Jess & Brandon

Jenny & Josh

Claire & Ryan

admin — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 05:02:23 +0000

Just one shot. I keep coming back to this image. I love how calm Claire looks. And her smile makes me wonder what sweet words Ryan was whispering in her ear. More to come.

As of late …

admin — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:31:43 +0000

Here is just a taste as to what has been keeping me busy as of late … besides having a newborn, wedding season and oh yeah selling our house and moving in three weeks!

Elaine & Chris {Engaged} Part II

admin — Thu, 26 May 2011 03:24:28 +0000

I couldn’t help myself. I had to post more of this adorable couple. If you didn’t catch part I just scroll down below.

Elaine & Chris {Engaged}

admin — Wed, 25 May 2011 01:41:59 +0000

*sigh* this session just melted me. It was one of those sessions where everything came together perfectly. Elaine and Chris were visiting from Calgary, working on finalizing some of their wedding details for their fabulously romantic wedding at the Affinity Guesthouse this coming July. We met on a day that called for rain and got nothing but a wonderfully warm Spring afternoon with the most magical light.

I hit it off with Elaine and Chris from our very first meeting. They are the couple that you meet where you instantly want to be friends. I am so thrilled to be apart of their wedding and I know that without a doubt it will be one of my favourites of the year.

Elaine and Chris you two are truly a pleasure to work with and I feel very lucky that you chose me to document your day. It’s going to be a blast!

Feel free to leave a comment, I’d love to hear from you.

Baby Love

admin — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:32:33 +0000

Just a few snaps of my favourite little man.

Love Potion Number 9 {Published}

admin — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 13:00:31 +0000

I am SO excited that Part III of my fun Valentine’s Day styled sessions with Erica of Rook and Rose was published on Sparkle and Hay! Sparkle and Hay is an awesome blog for brides looking for inspiration in creating a rustic yet chic wedding. I highly suggest checking it out for all sorts of detail and design inspiration.

Styling & Florals: Rook and Rose

Venue: Fairholme Manor

Hair & Make-Up: Stella Haute Coiffure

Wardrobe: Charlie & Lee

Sweets: Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Lisa & Steven {Engaged}

admin — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 22:12:21 +0000

Maybe it’s the pregnancy hormones, but I was melting behind the camera at how sweetly Steven looks at Lisa. Seriously so much love in their eyes. I feel privileged to work with couples who share such a love.

Lisa and Steven both said they felt a bit nervous having their photo taken. Um, are you kidding me?! These two rocked it out like they do this every Saturday afternoon just for fun. I think that so much of creating naturally beautiful images comes down to the comfort and closeness between the couple. And with a sweet love like this I knew they would have an easy time looking fabulous.

True love is also wearing a purple sweater when it wouldn’t have been your first choice Steven you are the man and you look awesome in purple!

Can’t wait for your wedding in May!!

Lisa you look so beautiful.

Heeeeheee!!

Mr. Murphy made an appearance for a few snaps. So cute!

Happy Day of Love !! {Published}

admin — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:40:07 +0000

What better way to celebrate love on the blog than with this adorable romantic breakfast Valentine’s Day inspired styled shoot. I am SO excited that it was chosen to be published today on the awesome wedding blog Rock and Roll Bride!! This has been an amazing start to 2011 for wonderful publications and I just can’t wait to see what the rest of the year has in store.

And because this is the day of love. One of my FAVOURITE days of the year I might add. It’s a day when I am almost 100% guaranteed to get flowers from Darren, and I LOVE flowers. I hope he’s reading this And it’s a great excuse for us to have a romantic and fancy night out at one of our fave restaurants before baby is here. Can’t wait for tonight! I am already drooling at the thought of il Terrazzo’s olive tapanade.

I figured that today would also be the perfect day to announce the winner of two tickets to the fabulous Inn Love high-style wedding event on March 5th. Drum roll please! And the winner is ……………. Nikki P !! Congrats Nikki

Here are the rest of the images!

The shots above and below I just love

All these images were edited using Red Leaf Studios actions.

A big thanks again to all the vendors that came together to help create this fun shoot.

Styling & Florals: Rook & Rose

Venue: Fairholme Manor

Hair & Make-Up: Stella Haute Coiffure

Cara’s Wardrobe: Charlie & Lee

Alex’s Wardrobe: Levis

Sweets: Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

“Leap and the net will appear”

admin — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:17:31 +0000

This quote from John Burroughs is one of my favourites. It is something I try to live by. As one of my good friends Kelly is moving and starting an exciting new chapter of her life I was reminded of this quote and how some of the most amazing opportunities are born from taking a risk. Kel, I am going to miss you millions, but I’m excited for what this new chapter will bring for you!

To complete this post I wanted to share just one shot from my latest session with such an amazing couple, Lisa and Steven. This couple is full of so much sweetness and love. Can’t wait to share more and to photograph their wedding in a few short months.

Styled Valentine’s Day Shoot – Published

admin — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 01:02:29 +0000

Shooting just for fun is one of my goals for 2011. I am hoping to do sessions just for me every once in awhile to help keep the inspiration flowing and challenge myself in new and different ways. So I was thrilled when Erica of the FABULOUS Rook and Rose Floral Design Boutique contacted me about teaming up with her to shoot a fun styled Valentine’s Day session. Erica is a creative genius! If you haven’t been into her adorable store on lower Johnson St you just have to check it out. So cute!

In under a week Erica managed to come up with three amazing different Valentine’s inspired themes that we would shoot in one day. Her attention to detail and vision blew me away. Just check out the clock that she MADE below!

I am so happy to say that Part 1 of our shoot was published on the incredible wedding blog The Inspired Bride !!

A huge thanks to the wonderful vendors that helped make this shoot possible. Erica it was truly a pleasure working with you and I can’t wait to do it again.

Models: Cara & Alex

Venue: Fairholme Manor

Floral Design and Styling: Rook and Rose

Hair and Makeup: Stella Haute Coiffure

Cara’s Wardrobe: Charlie & Lee

Sweets: Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Here are some more images from the session!

Baby Luke

admin — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 19:52:54 +0000

I know mama is dying to get a sneak peek of these, and although I think she is off to Pender Island today, I had to post a couple just in case she checks. Don’t you just want to squish those cheeks ?!

Something Sparkly and Bright

admin — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:48:23 +0000

Amber had the most beautiful engagement ring and I was SO happy that I brought along my new 100mm macro lens to get a couple up close and personal shots of this beauty. Careful, the sparkle might hurt your eyes! Well done Jason, it is a breathtaking ring.

If you missed the images from their engagement session you can find them here.

Amber & Jason {Engaged}

admin — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:36:12 +0000

I don’t know if it is fair for two people to look so good together !! Amber and Jason came to our shoot looking so fabulous that I swear we could have been shooting these images for any fashion magazine spread instead of their Christmas cards. I am NOT complaining. I think that they look just incredible and their outfits really worked so well for creating some stylish winter images.

They even brought along their adorable pups Wilbur and Lily for some fun family portraits. Love that !

Hope you guys like your first few teasers. I think you rocked it out.

PS – I couldn’t decide which one I liked best from these first few, so I posted all three.

Wilbur wanted to join in the fun.

Me and my big baby belly in action !! TTD Video by Billy Ives

admin — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 19:54:37 +0000

I am so excited about sharing the images from Dawn & Billy’s amazing destination wedding experience that I know my blog will soon be consumed with images from their incredible wedding. But in the meantime I have to share this awesome video that the flipping talented & uber creative Mr. Billy Ives – groom to the gorgeous Mrs. Dawn Ives – put together from our “Trash the Dress” beach session.

Here is baby and I hard at work with the help of my fabulous and sexy assistant, my husband Darren

Billy you are amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this with me. Click on the link below to view the video. And also, here are a couple more shots from the session. Hope you enjoy

TTD Video

Billy is HUGE into kite surfing, so we had to get a few shots with his kite.