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Granville Island Engagement Session – Krystal and Stephen

Laura — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:23:29 +0000

Krystal and Stephen have got to be two of the easiest people I have ever photographed! It seemed like being in front of the camera was totall natural for them, they were so photogenic! (I myself am extremely un-photogenic, and thus very jealous of their mysterious talent!) We had a great time walking around Granville Island, which I think was especially nice for Krystal and Stephen as they currently reside overseas and don’t get back home too often. I can’t wait for their big day next year!

Steveston Engagement Session – Carly and Daniel

Laura — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:13 +0000

Carly and Daniel were a delight to photograph! I had such a great time wandering all over Steveston with them, and was especially excited to finally have a chance to do some photos with the giant red wave sculpture in Garry Point Park! Although I’ve done many photo sessions in Steveston, it’s rare that I’ve ventured over to the park area, and I’m glad we did this time around!

Executive Plaza Hotel Richmond Wedding – Pamela and Toby

Laura — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:38:55 +0000

Pam and Toby are two of the most easy-going, cheerful people you could hope to meet, which turned out to be a good thing because Mother Nature gave them some liquid sunshine on their big day! Fortunately, we found some great partially covered photo locations, which allowed us to duck in and out of the rain as needed. The beautiful ceremony at St. Paul’s Church in Richmond was followed by a fun reception at the Executive Plaza Hotel, also in Richmond. The reception was full of lively entertainment, including a violin performance by Pam’s little 8-year-old niece. When the dance music started, the floor became packed – I love it when everyone gets into the dancing and cuts loose! Last but most definitely not least, it was great to see past clients Kathy and Dave again, who referred Pam and Toby to me – you can see them getting their dance on in the top right dance photo below!

Performance Works Wedding – Alana and David

Laura — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 03:18:21 +0000

Not only did Alana wear a birdcage veil, which I adore, but her colour scheme of pewter and yellow was modern and bold and worked perfectly with their chosen venue, Performance Works. Although the weather looked a little iffy at the start, the rain held off for their beautiful ceremony in the park at Granville Island, followed by a fun photo session. The evening reception at Performance works was filled with touching speeches and music by David’s Latin band, inspiring guests to party into the night!

Granville Island Engagement Session – Natalie and Daniel

Laura — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 02:51:32 +0000

I met up with Natalie and Daniel on a beautiful summer day at Granville Island, and had a wonderful evening photographing them in all the neat spots around the market. I love the colours and textures at Granville Island, and Natalie’s red top fit in perfectly with all the vibrancy. Daniel and Natalie are a super sweet couple who are so in love – you can see in their eyes how much they adore each other! Can’t wait for their big day in 2012!

Gastown Engagement Photos – Maren and Andrew

Laura — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:12:12 +0000

Maren and Andrew are a couple especially dear to my heart, as my sister has been friends with Maren for many years and they toured Europe together. So I was incredibly honoured and excited when they asked me to be their photographer! We had an awesome time wandering Gastown for funky photo locations, and as always the area did not disappoint! I especially loved the crazy graffiti mural we found – it was just bursting with colour!

Cecil Green Wedding – Charissa and Dustin

Laura — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:56:05 +0000

Charissa and Dustin were married in May, and we had an awesome day with them taking photos all over Vancouver! We started with some getting ready coverage, followed by a “first look” in Steveston near Charissa and Dustin’s new home. It was pretty clear that Dustin was just a bit nervous, but as soon as he saw Charissa it seemed to all melt away. In fact, I found it was rare to ever see Charissa without a smile on her face, even prior to the wedding day, and for this reason I’m sure she has the same joyful effect on everyone she meets. We then headed into Vancouver to David Lam park for a modern architecture look, followed by a short time at Pacific Spirit Park, a quick stop at Spanish Banks, and then some final photos at Cecil Green Park House – whew, that was quite the location marathon! Needless to say, we got a great variety of images with Charissa and Dustin and their wedding party, even the “sun filtering through the trees” shot that Charissa wanted very much! The day progressed with the ceremony on the beautiful lawn at Cecil Green, followed by cocktails and an evening reception full of touching speeches, good food, and dancing. Thanks to Charissa and Dustin for having us with you!

New Westminster Engagement Session – Alana and David

Laura — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:54:06 +0000

In nine years of experience, I’ve shot pretty much everywhere in the Lower Mainland – but for some reason, I had not yet shot in the many back alleys and cute streets of New Westminster! So I was pleased when Alana and David chose this location, and even more pleased to have a beautiful sunny day for their engagement session! Alana and David are one of those couples that just work together – you can see the easy comfort they have around each other. They shared a lot of laughs together during our session, as well as some quieter, more intimate moments, and during all of it they were a joy to photograph. Thank you Alana and David for a great day – can’t wait to share your wedding here!

Capilano Golf Club and Pacific Rim Hotel Wedding – Laureen and Benjamin

Laura — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 05:29:10 +0000

It wasn’t too long ago that I photographed the wedding of Laureen’s sister, Jocelyn, so I was excited to now be photographing Laureen’s big day and for the opportunity to see the Singh family again! Laureen and Benjamin’s fabulous day began at Akali Singh Temple, with Benjamin being led in with Indian drummers and his family. I always love this part of a Sikh wedding, because this is the part where the bride’s family formally welcomes the groom’s family – garlands are exchanged and male relatives are encouraged to hug each other in the most enthusiastic way possible, which is quite entertaining for the surrounding crowd! The wedding ceremony was followed by a photo session outside the temple (the only time of the day when the rain held off!) with family and the bridal party. Later, we met up with Laureen and Benjamin again at the stunning Pacific Rim Hotel, where they got changed and ready for their reception. It was at this time that hail actually began, and I fear we might actually have to build an ark to make it to the reception at Capilano Golf and Country Club. Fortunately, the rooms and lobby at the Pacific Rim are absolutely gorgeous, so we photographed the couple in their new look in the cover of the hotel and safely out of the rain. When we arrived at Capilano, I was greeted by an amazingly decorated room, courtesy of the talented Angela Girard at Reflection Events – check out the beautiful carnation balls – don’t you just want to touch them? (I did!) Laureen and Benjamin enjoyed a delicious and beautifully presented buffet, speeches, and first dance throughout the evening, all while taking in the magnificent view out the windows of downtown Vancouver. Thanks to Laureen and Benjamin for having us photograph your fabulous, beautiful, fantastic day!

Swan-e-Set Wedding – Fe and Dovey

Laura — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 03:00:47 +0000

What a gorgeous April day we had for Fe and Dovey’s wedding! These are two of the sweetest people you could ever meet, and I was so excited to capture their beautiful day at the always lovely Swan-e-Set Resort and Country Club. Not only is the clubhouse spectacular, but so are the grounds, and we were lucky enough to have the perfect early evening light for the bridal party photos session – pair that with spring flowers and you have the makings of some amazing wedding photos. Thanks to Fe and Dovey for having us share your wonderful day!

To start off, check out their first look – Fe sneaks up on Dovey…

And Dovey turns around to see Fe in all her bridal gorgeousness!