Cara {Allure Session}

April 30, 2010

Cara is a friend of mine and I have had the privilege of having her model for me on a couple of occasions now.  As you will see in a few short moments, the camera loves her.

For her Allure Session we wanted to find a location to shoot in that was really elegant, romantic and added a luxurious quality to the images.  I knew just the place.  Fairholme Manor is a European style boutique Inn with six lovingly restored suites in  large historic mansion.  I had found it a few years ago when I had taken my mom there for her birthday for a local girls get-a-way with my sister.  We had gone for an amazing dinner and then spent the night laughing, reminiscing and enjoying the exquisite room.  The next morning we were woken up by the amazing scent of freshly baked lemon and lavender scones and homemade granola that drifted up to our room and had us getting ready mighty fast to head downstairs for breakfast.  Our meal was so delicious that I could see why people not only come to stay at Fairholme for the beautiful Manor, but for the food too!

Shooting Cara in the amazing natural light that poured in from the bay windows was an absolute dream.  Cara, I hope you love these images as much as I do.  You are such a lovely person inside and out.  Thank you SO much for spoiling me with Sylvia’s Fabulous Fairholme Breakfast and Brunches cookbook !!  I have already made the Deep Dish Blueberry Vanilla French Toast and it was AMAZING.

xoxo

For those who are curious I always obtain the client’s permission before posting these images on my site 🙂

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WaimanJune 5, 2010 - 7:25 am

Beautiful model and beautiful images, well done!

lizetMay 13, 2010 - 10:12 am

i’m in love with her tattoo’s!! 😀 GORGREOUS!
beautifull pictures!

Vanessa WattersMay 5, 2010 - 9:33 am

I want to look like that!

RebeccaMay 3, 2010 - 2:26 am

She is so stunning! Amazing images, as always. 🙂

PaulMay 1, 2010 - 5:48 am

Very elegant, tasteful, stunning Allure Session Kim. BEAUTIFUL.

stephMay 1, 2010 - 2:00 am

oh i do love the shot of cara on the bed holding her heel. beautiful! cant wait to catch up i swear its in the stars.xos

Shawn MoretonApril 30, 2010 - 5:29 pm

Kim! This is HOTTTT !!
Very nice treatment on all the images. You are truly talented, and your work is always inspiring!

s h e r r yApril 30, 2010 - 2:39 pm

These are stunning!! She is so pretty, and the light is ammmaaazing.

SarinaApril 30, 2010 - 2:31 pm

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the black and white shot of Cara on the bed looking right at the camera! Beautiful!

Jessica BenderApril 30, 2010 - 1:52 pm

LOVE the last 3 🙂 Correct me if I am wrong here, but wasn’t she one of your brides? She is gorge-eous!

Ayla & Matt {Engaged}

April 29, 2010

The weather has been so hit or miss lately that I wasn’t sure what to expect for Matt & Ayla’s e-session.  The sky was gloomy grey and it even smelled like rain as we walked along the paths at Thetis Lake.  You know that smell when the rain is coming?  Growing up on the west coast it’s almost a comforting scent.  It is one of my favourite smells like after the first rainfall after days or weeks without rain.

We walked through the trails stopping here and there to admire the Arbutus trees and the few geese that swam by.  We stopped to capture photos and memories here and there enjoying our walk along the way.

Matt and Ayla are so comfortable with each other.  When I asked them to get cozy together Ayla would curl right into Matt as he opened his arms to her like it was “her spot”.  Their effortless ability to naturally fall right into a pose was a complete treat.  And despite the gloomy grey skies and drip drops of rain we captured their love in one of their favourite places.  How perfect is that ?

I look forward to shooting these two on a very special day in their lives in June, and I can’t wait !

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TerriMay 2, 2010 - 11:32 pm

Awe
These are beautiful!
You two make a lovely couple! 🙂

MelanieApril 30, 2010 - 2:24 pm

I love the foreground in these shots – it adds another element to them!

JohannaApril 30, 2010 - 3:52 am

I love the first picture. It looks like they are the centre of the Earth, surrounded by beauty. Nature and humans in harmony.

Kim SpearsApril 30, 2010 - 1:33 am

Glad you like them! I felt a bit voyeuristic shooting through the leaves and bushes 😉 But I like the effect too 🙂

MattApril 29, 2010 - 11:17 pm

Thanks for putting these up kim! they look great!

A pleasure working with you!

s h e r r yApril 29, 2010 - 9:35 pm

Love the leafy foreground in these shots! 🙂

AylaApril 29, 2010 - 9:01 pm

YAY!!! They are wonderful Kim! I had so much fun and I love the way Bailey is just wondering around n.n

laurieApril 29, 2010 - 8:20 pm

what a gorgeous setting. beautiful once again kim!

Cara {Allure Session}

April 28, 2010

Cara and I had a fantastic Allure Session in the gorgeous Fairholme Manor.  This is just a quick teaser of the serious hotness to come.

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Kim SpearsApril 28, 2010 - 7:51 pm

I can’t wait for you guys to see the rest !!

Carrie HassonApril 28, 2010 - 7:08 pm

GORG!!! And love the name, Allure Session!

Lisa LoveApril 28, 2010 - 6:49 pm

Lovely~Lovely & what a gorgeous suite!

Cathy EmpeyApril 28, 2010 - 6:42 pm

Love it Kim! Love her pose, and her expression. Super nice work!

s h e r r yApril 28, 2010 - 3:01 pm

Very hawt!! <3

Sandy {Details – Special Event Planning & Decor}

April 26, 2010

For those of you in the midst of wedding planning, you know how many details (pardon the pun!) there are to take care of and decisions that need to be made.  Getting married myself last year I was overwhelmed with everything that needed to be done.  Sandy Gibson is someone who helps take the stress out of planning a wedding.  She runs Details – Special Event Planning and Decor.  Sandy and I have worked together on a few occasions now and I am always excited to see her smiling face when I show up at a wedding.  When a client has chosen to hire an event planner it always helps to ensure that the day flows smoothly and it alleviates so much worry for them on their day.  And happy clients make me happy!

Here are a few photos of Sandy who is just adorable!  Don’t forget to click on the link above to check out her site and learn more about her business 🙂

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Jon FaulknorMay 10, 2010 - 11:15 am

Beautiful photos. Love the angles.

PaulApril 29, 2010 - 12:52 pm

Gorgeous eyes, radiant and Very sharp images (what lens Kim 50mm!!!1.2 perhaps)

lizetApril 29, 2010 - 12:31 pm

gorgeous girl! love the depth in all these… and the colors!

WendyApril 27, 2010 - 10:26 pm

That’s my wedding decorator 🙂

SeanApril 27, 2010 - 6:01 am

she’s absolutely radient!

s h e r r yApril 27, 2010 - 2:16 am

She has such a pretty smile! 🙂

I am totally bribeable … if that’s even a word ??

April 24, 2010

I was at dinner last night at il Terrazzo with some of my bestest lady friends Chelsey, Lindsay, and Kelly to celebrate our friend Kristan’s birthday.  I swear I am still full.  I had the Fresh halibut filet baked with blackberries, green peppercorns, asiago cheese and white wine. Served with seasonal vegetables and fusilli pasta tossed in a three cheese sauce.  YUM !!  We shared some amazing wine as well as Creme Brule and a Chocolate Hazlenut Torte that was to die for.  Are you  hungry yet ??

I have taken shots of all of these pretty ladies at one point.  I took headshots for Kelly who is an amazing realtor and if anyone is looking for one you can contact her at: KellyLeach@royallepage.ca.  I took photos at Lindsay’s gorgeous wedding in Strathcona Park Lodge and I recently shot Kristan’s first family photos.  Most recently I got to work with Chels when I shot lovebird photos for her and Geoff, as you may have seen in the previous post below.

Our friend Teneel joined us towards the end of our dinner and I have to give her a huge thank you as she did an awesome job with Chelsey’s hair and make up.  If anyone is in need of hair / make up services for their wedding Teneel does fantastic work – 250-818-6626.  I am getting my hair done by her next week and I CAN’T WAIT !!!

Well last night at Kristan’s dinner I may have been bribed by Chels with a fabulous Rebar Cookbook to post the second series of their session.

Well folks, apparently I am totally bribeable.  Here they are …

This is not a typical black and white for me … but I love it !!

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Liz KausteklisMay 22, 2010 - 12:54 am

Lovely photos, and such a wonderful location!!

lizetApril 29, 2010 - 12:30 pm

so pretty! love the colors <3

laurieApril 26, 2010 - 5:45 pm

awww I want to go eat at Il Terrazzo again with you!! These are great images! If someone bribed me with a cookbook I would totally have done the same thing!!!

s h e r r yApril 26, 2010 - 2:41 pm

Hee hee, I love that you are bribeable ;D But these photos are super sweet <3

PaulApril 25, 2010 - 3:37 pm

Me too very hungry, very jealous of your work.

SeanApril 25, 2010 - 6:44 am

First, third and LAST image are INCREDIBLE! Ugh! I’m becoming increasingly jealous of your work …dislike 😉 Your dinner sounded fabulous too!

Ashley McCormick PhotographyApril 24, 2010 - 11:26 pm

Ok, these photos are AMAZING as usual, but what I am most interested in is that FABULOUS sounding dinner you had! Holy cow, I seriously want some of that. Do you think it would ship?? 😉

Lara EichhornApril 24, 2010 - 5:50 pm

Both of the sets of them are great. I especially love their expressions and the vibrance of the last shot in this one.