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Weddingbells 25 Most Inspiring Wedding Photographers for 2012

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:19:51 +0000

I am still in disbelief. I stared at the email for a full minute before it truly had a chance to sink in. I was just chosen by Weddingbells Magazine as “One of the 25 most inspiring wedding photographers of 2012″. Oh. My. GOSH !!!!! What an incredible honour and a truly fabulous way to kick off the new year. I am beyond flattered. Thank you to Weddingbells for being so supportive of my work and to my clients who make accomplishments like this come true! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU !!!!!

This is what they had to say about my work … Kim has a knack for embracing her surroundings — from pinpointing gorgeous natural backdrops to harnessing natural light. Her impeccably-lit photos make every bride look like she’s fresh-faced and straight off the red carpet.

Featured: Destination Inspirations

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:56:36 +0000

What a lovely way to kick off the new year. Congrats to Gwyn and Brian! Their wedding is featured on the fabulous Destination Inspirations blog this morning! Click here to view the post.

Evoking You

admin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:28:57 +0000

What a way to finish off the year! I am so excited to have Tara’s Allure session featured on the photography inspiration blog, Evoking You. This was one of my favourite portrait sessions of 2011 and to have it featured on this amazing site, makes it even more special. Tara you are hot stuff !!

Weddingbells Spring / Summer 2012

admin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:54:10 +0000

I often wondered what it would feel like. As I nervously scanned the rack looking for the latest issue of Weddingbells my heart started racing. There it was. I eagerly flipped to page 98, Hayden squealed in the shopping cart like he was sharing the excitement. I smiled. This moment has been a dream of mine since I started my journey with photography almost 5 years ago. In February will be my two year anniversary of shooting full-time. And seeing my work in print, published in this prominent bridal magazine, makes me pinch myself….hard.

I am so lucky to have amazing couple like Elaine and Chris who put so much thought and effort into creating the perfect wedding for them. This wedding was a dream to photograph not only because of this incredible couple but also because of these fabulous vendors: Rook and Rose Floral Boutique, Twisted Sifters, Blush Bridal Boutique, Equinox Catering and Affinity Guesthouse.

What away to finish the year. I remember writing the words on my business goals for 2011 and thinking to myself that this one “Be published in a prominent wedding magazine” seemed so far out of reach. Now for 2012 I am inspired and I must keep in mind my favourite quote from the movie Inception “don’t be afraid to dream a little bigger darling”.

I also wish to congratulate Rosie who is an AMAZING photographer whom I truly admire who was also published in this same issue. You can check out her beautiful work here.

Featured: WeddingsInBC

admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:44:18 +0000

I am so thrilled that Sandra and Don’s wedding has been featured on WeddingsInBC.com !!! Happy dance

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

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

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!

Featured: Destination Inspirations

admin — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:20:25 +0000

I am sitting in my condo in Oahu listening to the waves crash on shore. I can still feel the warmth of the day blowing in through our screen door. Nibbling on some cookies and cream ice cream is helping cool me down

As another year comes to an end I feel so blessed to be spending the last day of 2010 with Adam and Dana for their wedding in this Hawaiian paradise. I am a very very lucky lady.

Speaking of lucky, I have to say that I was honoured to find out that Dawn and Billy’s amazing destination wedding in Tulum was featured on the awesome blog Destination Inspirations. You can see the feature here.

Looking forward to sharing some tropical images with you soon!

Published in Design Aglow’s Inspire Me Cards: A Modern Posing Guide for Wedding Parties

admin — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 23:34:01 +0000

Wow !! I am so flattered to be once again published in a new product from Design Aglow. I was first published in their Modern Posing Guide for a Bride and Groom back in March, and I was just thrilled to find out that four of my images were chosen to be in this new publication! I have to thank the clients whose images were chosen: Haley & Jordan (again!), Lia & Bryan, and Jess & Brandon, for having such fabulous weddings to shoot.

To be featured alongside photographers that I truly admire is such a wonderful honour … just to name a few: Anna Kuperberg, Susan Stripling, Laura Novak, Paul Johnson, Red Leaf Studios, Tanja Lippert, Jessica Johnston, Tinywater Photography, Christa Hoffarth, and Michelle Moore.

For those of you who haven’t heard of Design Aglow before they are an innovative company that produces an incredible downloadable magazine that is full of beautiful photography and artistic inspiration. In addition, they sell resources geared towards professional wedding and portrait photographers. Everything from Photoshop actions, templates, marketing materials, album design and seminars.

I have purchased a number of their goodies in the past and I always am excited to see what they come up with next !

If you are interested in purchasing their new Inspire Me Cards, head to their blog to take advantage of the special introductory discount.

I was so happy to see that the image from Haley and Jordan’s image was chosen for the front of their advertising!

Published in Design Aglow’s Inspire Me Cards: A Modern Posing Guide for a Bride and Groom !!!!

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:50:20 +0000

Just a quick post to say thank you SO MUCH to Design Aglow for featuring one of my wedding images from Haley and Jordan’s wedding in their Inspire Me Cards: A Modern Posing Guide for a Bride and a Groom! This image below was chosen out of over 1,000 entries to be included along side some of the biggest names in the wedding photography business. I am truly honoured !! I have used several of Design Aglow’s awesome templates over the years and I can’t tell you how flattered I am that this image below will be featured in their newest tool for wedding photographers all over. Click on this link to head to their site to check out all of their awesome products and tools !! Thank you to Haley and Jordan for having such a fabulous wedding to shoot

Here is the image they selected: