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Pull up a keyboard, get comfy and prepare to know me better! I'm a Vancouver photographer specializing in life's moments (weddings, maternity, newborns... I love them all) and enjoying my own moments in my spare time. I love to knit, cook, ride my cruiser bikes, collect vintage knick knacks... and of course, take photos! ;)

Jasmine + Jason | Wedding

June 18, 2010 – 8:25 pm

You may remember Jasmine and Jason from their recent spring time engagement session. I’ll never forget that day – an epic downpour tried to ruin our day, but Jason and Jasmine were so easy going and in love it didn’t matter what mother nature threw at us. I knew then that their wedding day was going to be one filled with love and laughter and I wasn’t disappointed!

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We started out the day with Jasmine at their beautiful new home in Vancouver.

Jasmine had three stunning gowns

and shoes to match! :)

Check out all the beautiful jewelry… so much fun to document!

A few last touches before Jason arrives…

Once Jasmine was ready Jason had to gain access to the house by playing a series of humiliating games… hilarious to watch! :)

He won!!

Jasmine changed into her wedding gown at the church to maintain the surprise for Jason

Ceremony time!!

Portrait time! We had a LOT of fun walking around downtown Vancouver…

I love tea ceremonies!

The reception was held at Kirin restaurant in New Westminster… what a lovely location!

the cake :)

I <3 first dances :)

I always love having a little fun with the rings :)

Jasmine and Jason – it was a wonderful wedding to say the least! Thank you so much for choosing me to be there with you! :)

Special thanks to Laura Hana for being my second shooter!

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Magalie + Travis | Puerto Vallarta Day After Session

June 17, 2010 – 11:04 am

We were supposed to head out the day after Magalie and Travis’ wedding to do a day after session in the streets of Puerto Vallarta – unfortunately, the weather had a different idea for us as it was unbearably hot and none of us could bear the idea of doing anything other than lounging in the shade. We all decided it would be best if we got up early in the morning on our last day in Mexico to shoot the session and I’m so glad we did – the temperature was just lovely and it felt like we had the streets all to ourselves. :)

After spending some time in PV we then headed down to a local beach for a few more shots…

Sigh… what a wonderful way to spend a morning! :)

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Back from England!

June 15, 2010 – 6:03 pm

Hi everyone! I’m back from England and in the saddle again – there’s SO many great sessions in the pipe I thought I would put together a quick preview post to give you an idea of what to look forward to. Can’t wait to share them all with you! :)

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Magalie + Travis | Day After Session

Jasmine + Jason | Wedding

Kendra + Jon | Engagement Session

Vivian + Doug | Engagement Session

Jessica + Corey | Engagement Session


Keep your eyes peeled for the full posts!

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Out of Office

June 6, 2010 – 7:10 am

Just a quick blog post to let you know I’ll be out of town from June 6th – 14th. While I’m away, I’ll have limited internet access so emails will be replied to upon my return. :)

I have SO many wonderful things to blog when I return, so be sure to keep your eyes open in a week’s time!

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Magalie + Travis | Puerto Vallarta Wedding

June 3, 2010 – 2:59 pm

You may remember Magalie and Travis from their civil ceremony a couple of months ago, which they held to make things a little simpler for their destination wedding in Mexico. The wonderful thing about sharing not one, but two wedding days with a couple is you really get to see their love for each other on a much deeper level. Their sheer emotion for each other brought me to tears on more than one occasion. :)

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LOVED Magalie’s dress… it suited her beautifully :)

Hee hee ;)

Isn’t she pretty? :)

Using a large crochet hook to do up the buttons = pure genius!

Love this moment between Magalie and her Mom

Magalie is a HUGE lover of photography and brought along her Diana+ to Mexico


Before we headed out to meet Travis for the first look, Magalie asked me to take a photo of her with it… I love how happy it made her! She’s a girl after my own heart :)

You’re stunning Magalie!

My second shooter Michael Wachniak ran next door to get these images of Travis

The first look…

This next shot brings a tear to my eyes every time… sigh :)

After the first look we took a little stroll around the grounds to get some portraits done before the ceremony

We had to smuggle Magalie down to her waiting room before the ceremony – the parasol was the perfect decoy AND it looked super cute :)

Magalie waiting to go down the aisle…

Her bouquet reads ‘more than bacon’, the same inscription she has in her ring. Travis’ ring says ‘more than truffles’ :)

LOVE this ring dish Magalie bought from Etsy!

The ceremony

Mike captured this amazing moment between Magalie and her Father… makes my heart squeeze :)

A few after ceremony portraits :)


Reception time! :)

LOVE the little straw flags for the drinks!!

The hors d’oeuvres were fantastic… and so pretty!

Travis is a professional chef – he spent a lot of time putting their wedding menu and it showed. It was spectacular!

The desserts were delicious!

What’s better than a wedding in Mexico? A wedding in Mexico with FIREWORKS! :)

The first dance :)

Everybody get dooowwwwwnnnn!

Annnnddd some ring shots to round it all out :)

Magelie and Travis – I can’t even put into words how special it was to be there with you for both of your ceremonies. Thank you for choosing me to be your photographer!

Keep your eyes open for the day after session in the streets of Puerto Vallarta! :)

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