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Apr 26 2012

Lindsay & Kelly’s Las Vegas Wedding

I have no excuse for why this post is so late. None whatsoever. I should have done it MONTHS ago! Especially when I consider the AWESOME factor of the bride & groom (but don’t tell the groom I said that. He’s already got kind of a swollen ego, and we wouldn’t want to do anything to encourage that)!

My brother, and my new sister-in-law, got married in October 9, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

It was a small and intimate event, with just 17 of us making the trip with the happy couple. We had such a fun time: Sightseeing, roller-coaster riding, gambling, eating, drinking, and participating in the Price is Right!

The wedding ceremony was held at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, and like most wedding chapels in Vegas, cameras are not permitted. As much of a bummer as this was, it worked out okay for me, seeing as how I was in the wedding party and it might’ve been tricky to try to photograph the ceremony anyways. They wrote their own heart-felt vows, and I don’t think there was a dry-eye in the house, mine included.

Shortly after the ceremony though, I was on duty! We went out to the pool area for some portraits. And then later in the evening, post-reception, we headed out onto the Las Vegas strip for some night-time photos.
Feast your eyes on Mr. and Mrs. Shields. And my sincerest apologies for not having posted these MUCH earlier!

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Apr 20 2012

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PhotoLife magazine

I’ve been reading PhotoLife magazine since about 2008, and I’ve been a subscriber since about 2009.

Last summer, I decided that it was time to stop just reading, and to start also entering some of the contests that they promote in every issue. My favorite one, is called ” Showtime”. It’s a different theme every issue, and when I saw the upcoming Flowers theme, I chose a few favorites, and submitted them to the magazine.

Much to my happy surprise and delight, one of my photos (the bridal bouquet from Torie & Mike’s wedding) was chosen to be published in the April/May 2012 issue.

Now you’ll have to please excuse me while I go and pat myself on my back ;)

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Jan 30 2012

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iheartfaces – Oh So Silly

“Oh so Silly” is the theme at iheartfaces this week.
My little brother is the silliest person I know, and this engagement portrait of him and his wife is one of my favourite “Silly” photos.
The two of them got married in Las Vegas in October, and they wanted something a little different, and something that reflected their personalities, for their wedding invitations. This is what we ended up with, and I love it. And I love them! Popped collar, sideburns, Elvis glasses, and that sneer – perfection.

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Jan 10 2012

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2011 – BLING

This weeks iheartfaces contest has me thinking… I’m fairly far behind with blogging and Facebooking some of my more recent sessions… perhaps a couple of “best of” posts are what I need to get semi-caught-up.

And what better place to start off than BLING! Who doesn’t love a little bling!?

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Jan 08 2012

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iheartfaces – Best Face Photo from 2011

If you’re a regular follower of my blog or Facebook page, you’ve seen this photo before. When I asked Mister which was my best face photo from last year, he didn’t even hesitate to say this one. I love it in black & white too, but there’s something about this colour version that really brings it to life.

To the newcomers, it is my pleasure to introduce Mr & Mrs. Shields.
This portrait was shot after their wedding reception, on the Brooklyn Bridge outside of the NYNY Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

To see more entries in this weeks contest, click over to iheartfaces.
If you’re interested in seeing my entry from last year, click here: Best face of 2010

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Oct 15 2011

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Just One from Vegas

Just one quick image from last weekends wedding in Las Vegas. I can’t decide which I like better, so I’m sharing both the colour and the black&white.

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Oct 13 2011

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Mr & Mrs Legh

I still can’t believe that it was close to 10yrs ago that I met these guys!
Melisa moved to Victoria in 2003, and seeing as her boyfriend and my boyfriend (now our husbands) were such good friends, I knew we’d be spending a whole lot of time together. And as luck would have it, we hit it off right away! Phew! :)

Fast forward to 2010. It was July, and I was overdue with my second little Duder. It was Morgan & Melisa’s 7th anniversary – and Morgan popped the big question! Melisa, who couldn’t have been more thrilled to finally be engaged to the love of her life, kept it a secret from her friends for DAYS, so as not to steal my thunder when baby Dey finally made a grand entrance.
When they came to visit in the hospital, I noticed the ring on her hand almost right away, and was beyond ecstatic for her when she came over to my bed and told me her good news!

It wasn’t much later, that Melisa told me that she wanted me to be their wedding photographer, and I was honored.

Congratulations Legh family! I couldn’t be happier for you guys :)

To see more images, check out their Facebook album.

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Sep 25 2011

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Katherine & Andy’s Wedding Day

I’ve been looking forward to this wedding since I first met with Katherine & Andy, all those months ago. It’s usually the simple details that make a photographer the happiest, and at that first meeting, knowing that Andy would be wearing his Navy whites instead of a tuxedo, was an exciting tidbit to learn!

Fast Forward to Friday, August 26th…

The happy couple had a pretty venue (the Harbour Towers hotel), an organized & helpful Wedding Planner (Sandy Gibson of Details), and a gorgeous summer day for portraits along the breakwater. They celebrated alongside family and friends, some of whom travelled across the country to be here and share their day.
What more could anyone ask for?

Congratulations Katherine & Andy!!
I had a great time photographing your perfect day; Thank-you for having me!

I know that some couples opt out of doing speeches at their reception, but there’s something so different and special about the emotion that’s portrayed at that point in the day. By then, all the nerves are gone, the portraits are over, and the bride & groom just get to enjoy their party and their guests. I’ve had the pleasure of capturing some very entertaining faces during wedding speeches this summer, and this night was no different…

And a big thank-you to Edward Lai for coming along and shooting with me all day.

If you’d like to see a few more photos, check out the Facebook page in a day or two for Katherine & Andy’s Sneak-Peek album.

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Sep 19 2011

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Ashley & Bryan’s Wedding Day

August 4, 2011

In early August, I had the pleasure of assisting Lara Eichhorn at Ashley & Bryan’s wedding.
We started out with at the Oswego hotel for a few quick getting ready images, before we headed down to the beach at Dallas Road for the first look. I’ve never attended a first look before, and it was the sweetest thing! From there, it was out to Sea Cider for the ceremony and reception. If you’ve never been to Sea Cider, do yourself a favour and check it out. I feel like I should say more, but the day, full of love, laughter & out-of-town guests, was so great that I’m almost at a loss for words.

Thanks again Lara, for having me.
And congratulations to Ashley & Bryan!!

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Sep 01 2011

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Mandy & Brian tied the knot

From the first time I talked to Mandy about her wedding, I thought that we’d be a good fit. And a few days later, when I saw a photo of her little Duder on Facebook, and he was wearing an almost identical outfit to one that my youngest Duder has, I had more proof than I needed.

I’d never been to a wedding as small and intimate as Mandy & Brian’s. It was beyond sweet, and completely perfect. On a summer evening in mid-August, we met at Saxe Point park. As the sun was slowly starting to dip in the sky, Wee Angus McHaggis (how adorable is THAT nickname?), just one year old, walked his beautiful Mommy down the aisle. Brian stood, patiently waiting with their four attendants, a huge smile plastered on his face.

I could go on and on and on about this wedding… but yet again, I think it’s best if I let the pictures do the talking.
Suffice it to say, I hadn’t anticipated just how touching and emotional such a small wedding could be. I was honored to be one of only 8 people involved in the marriage of Mr. & Mrs. Holmwood.
Congratulations Mandy & Brian!!