Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Candace+Nick=Destiny



Candace & Nick have known each other ever since they were young - as little kids, they actually sat on either end of the same front row in their preschool picture! Clearly, it was meant to be!

Though their lives took them different directions as they grew up, they always found their way back to each other - first as friends, and then as much more. A volcano-top proposal in the Hawaiian Islands sealed the deal & we can not wait to photograph their fabulous wedding this summer!

These guys were our first engagement session here at home this season - how lucky are we to kick off spring 09 with a chic urban couple who are total naturals in front of the camera (and did I mention Candace brought three pairs of shoes including purple high heels- oh yeah!) ?! We had a blast re-exploring Vancouver after several weeks of shooting out-of-town.

Of course, spring in our hometown means cherry blossoms!



A classic portrait for mom & dad is always nice.



Though we prefer laugh-out-loud moments like this :)



We checked out some of the newer areas around the city.





But it got cold - fast - so we ducked into a parking garage to warm up & play with our radio-poppers (which are now shipping to Canada!).





Outside at twilight for a few more quick shots - loving the lines in this one :)



And then went into the Opus Hotel again to warm up again. And things got pretty hot!







Congratulations Candace + Nick!

Friday, April 17, 2009

Sondra+Danny=Faith Part III



There was so much joy and love on this day - it was such a privilege to document it for Sondra & Danny and their wonderful families!

Danny & his car.



Danny & his boys.



Mom and Dad helping Sondra with her veil - I just love the emotion between them.



Classic now, classic forever.



Sondra's bridesmaids were so excited for her.



This colour combination is so elegant.





Danny & Sondra saw each other in their wedding outfits during their YOU+ME Session, but they were just excited to see each other on the day they would officially become husband and wife. Sondra carried a parasol with the initial of her new surname on it - so perfect!



Danny surprised Sondra with a song during the ceremony. Not a dry eye in the audience - it was simply beautiful.







A wind-blown first kiss between husband and wife!



Every detail was selected with thought & love. In Sondra's bouquet is a piece of ivy grown & nurtured from her mother's own wedding bouquet.



The reception speeches were filled with song and smiles.



We snuck Sondra out quickly at the end of the night to do one last portrait.



And Danny too. He just couldn't stop smiling the entire night!



Congratulations!

Thursday, April 02, 2009

Sondra+Danny Part II



It was so much fun photographing Sondra & Danny's pre-wedding YOU+ME session at the beautiful Sanctuary Resort on Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley. Their happiness & love for each other shone through from First Look to sunset!





















Wedding coming up soon!

Friday, March 27, 2009

Sondra+Danny=Faith

Steadfast. Unshakable. True. That is the faith Sondra & Danny have in each other, in their shared beliefs, in the power of their love & the promise of their future together.

And it was so inspiring to share in it and document their connection during their San Diego engagement session, their Scottsdale YOU+ME bride & groom session, and their beautiful wedding day at Phoenix's Villa Siena.

Here are some of our favorites from their engagement session.

A little sassy.



A lot romantic.



Balboa Park is a dream to photograph at. Here's a few spreads from their Guest Book.





Then it was off to the beach! California boy Danny proposed to small-town BC (Lillooet, to be exact!) girl Sondra on the sand in the sunshine so of course we had to go down to the ocean!



Tilt-shift loveliness.



Palm trees - the perfect frame. :)



Another of our fav Guest Book spreads with lots of open space above and below the images for guests to write their good wishes & tell these two how hot they look!


A fun couple plus that soft magic hour California light - can't beat that combo!






We had such a great time capturing their totally-connected-togetherness in San Diego. And it was just the beginning! Here's a sneak peek from Part II:



And Part III:



Check back soon to see images from their YOU+ME session and perfectly beautiful wedding day.