CELEBRATING 30 :: SNEAK

OHHH I just LOVE sneaks....when i get home from a shoot I'm like a kid on Christmas...i just CAN'T wait to download all the goodies from my camera!
And if my clients are anything like me (which they probably aren't) they can't wait to see their goodies either hehe.

Well here it is ladies, just a taste of our summer day together! 

TORI+SCOTT say I DO

I was super excited to shoot this wedding because i just knew it was gonna be...fun, playful, relaxed and gorgeous. 
When Tori and I met for coffee she had ideas of ICE CREAM and BASEBALL hehe gotta love that!
I love love love it when a bride comes full of ideas and though we may not have made it through the entire list the day of...coming prepared with some ideas gives me a little idea of what the bride and groom want for photos and TORI and SCOTT wanted FUN!!!
I mean come on what bride buys the entire bridal party ice cream cones for a photo prop (everyone else conveniently forgot their wallets hehe)

Oh and if you are an up and coming bride and you haven't heard of the latest trend...Well It makes for such a great day when you see each other before hand and get some pics before the ceremony.
I know I know believe me I'm all about TRADITION but having a moment before the wedding when you see each other for the first time can make for some beautiful pics AND then having a few hours before the ceremony to do a shoot is the best BECAUSE then after the ceremony you can go right to the party. 
I've done 2 weddings where the bride and groom opted to see each other before hand and let me tell you YOU WILL STILL have the butterfly emotional beautiful feeling when you walk down the isle to your future husband....plus you have the special intimate moment when you see each other for the first time.  SO really it's win win.
Are you convinced yet?

Well onto the photos. 
Tori and Scott were hitched on top of Munson Mountain...And i gotta say it was beautiful!
But before hand they had their first glance at the ball diamond where they took some action shots...I think these 2 really like base ball...giggle...so cute.
Then it was onto some ice cream...yummm.
Then we headed for the mountain before the guests arrived for a few more gorgeous shots. 
OH and tori had a tent designated for her to wait in while everyone was arriving and i just have to say THANK YOU for that tent...I LOVE THE PICS from inside...GORGEOUS!!!
Thanks Tori and Scott for being sooo super cool, laid back and super fun and up for it all.  Enjoy your pics. xoxo

oh and heres one of your babe...

Tori+Scott :: SNEAK

Sooo excited to edit these pics!!! hope you enjoy your sneak peak!

Karla and Blake :: Family

When 2 becomes 3

Well it's been a busy year so far...there's been lots of work and not so much play :(
Having only done a few photo shoots this year because my other jobs takes up most of my time in the school months i was desperate for some photo practice.

Lucky for me my bestie was home for a little VACA and I decided that since i have a wedding in the near future (OMG tomorrow!) that i would bring along my camera on our already planned walk (hehe sooo sneaky)
Well it wasn't that sneeky...i did have to mention that i was going to bring along my camera cause i know my bestie and I knew she would HAVE to be prepared...i mean check out the gorgeous makeup on this lady!!! NOT that she needed to doll herself up AT ALL but I knew she would LOVE the opportunity!

Plus karla and blakes family has recently grown...That's right...what was 2 has now become 3...and what better moment for some family pics...Right!?!  a new addition to the family definitely calls for a photoshoot.

We always have the greatest time together...my bestie and me. and blake just fits right into the equation...you gotta love that!  I love these 2 dearly. NOW if I could only get them to move HOME!!!  come on MOVE home already!  Maybe these pics will be a constant reminder of what your missing out on hmmmm...is it working yet!?!

i hope you enjoyed the impromptu photo session...love you both
xoxo

hehe these may be my favourite!!!

ANDREA + BRYAN :: WEDDING

About a week before i shoot a wedding The nerves start to fly. Every horrible things that could possibly go wrong i play out in my head over and over again. 
It's not that I'm a negative person, but i tend to be a bit hard on myself (my husband knows this all too well )and strive for perfection, i mean come on who doesn't want the best...right?!  And a wedding is no small task...it's one, if not THEE most important day in someones life, and i need to capture the best of it! so holy stress case i become!!!

Anyway, back to the wedding...

So then i get to be a part of a wedding like this and could not be more thankful that these two somehow bring me back to sanity, back to earth, back to being calm cool and collective (hehe) on the outside. 

ANDREA AND BRYAN were the best couple to get me back into wedding season.  Not only are they completely in love with each other...but so relaxed, easygoing, and well just plain happy.  THE BEST.  did i mention beautiful. 

The ceremony was short and sweet, their family was great and the wedding party....as sweet as could be. oh and they rented a school bus to take the wedding party for some private pics. SUPER FUN. these guys were up for anything ...those pics are on friends camera only. we even stopped for a bit of a wine tasting...ohhhh sooo okanagan i LOVE it!

And now the two little love birds are gallivanting away somewhere in Europe for their month long honeymoon...so jealous!
YOU 2 DEFINITELY DID IT RIGHT!

hope you find some time to enjoy some pics of the day. xoxo.

ANDREA+BRYAN :: SNEAK

just a LITTLE preview of the beautiful day...

FAB 5!

It sure is fun turning 5! 

Little miss C (here) is turning 5....totally can't believe it!

At Easter time I had made some cupecakes for the family dinner and Miss C's momma asked if I would make her birthday cake...well if you know me you know I can't say no...so here we go, learn how to make a cake.  Yup, it was my first one....and on the request of C it had to be a princess cake.  Soooo needless to say I was up pretty late (by my standards anyway) trying to perfect the princess cake!

I was pretty proud of my cake...sure it's not up to 'cake boss' standards but I thought these little 5 year olds would LOVE it and I just had to be there when she saw it.   Soo, i tagged along for the fabulous birthday party...ponies and princesses...who could refuse.  These little girls had such a great time riding the pony and I think the cake was a hit! HAPPY BIRTHDAY C!

xoxo

This cutie was hangin out with the girls...just had to snap a quick shot...SO CUTE!