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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!

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!

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!

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!

Temple Sholom and Eagle Creek Golf Club Wedding – Amy and Arthur

Laura — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:57:27 +0000

Sharing a quirky sense of humor and love of Ultimate Frisbee, it’s easy to see why Amy and Arthur work so well together. When I first met them, they told me all about their “Chewish” wedding (combination Chinese and Jewish wedding) – I knew at that moment that this would be a fun wedding to photograph. The Jewish ceremony was held at Temple Sholom, followed by a photo session at Granville Island and then on to the Trade and Convention Centre. It was here that I finally photographed the infamous Olympic cauldron for the first time, with Amy and Arthur cuddling in front of it. I must say, the architecture of this sculpture makes for some interesting images! The reception was held at the lovely Eagle Creek Golf Club on Burnaby Mountain, and Amy and Arthur did a beautiful job decorating the venue in their theme colour of crimson burgundy. Of course, no Jewish wedding is complete without dancing the hora, and while their stay on the chairs was short (Amy looked terrified!) the guests enjoyed it thoroughly. Thank you to Amy and Arthur for having me with you on your special day!

Deer Lake Engagement Portraits – Fe and Dovey

Laura — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:27:35 +0000

Fe and Dovey are two of the most delightful people you could ever hope to meet. They are always smiling and laughing so easily with each other, and it was a joy to photograph them. We headed out on a drizzly fall day to Deer Lake Park to capture some of the fall colours, and the park did not disappoint! We also took a stroll down to the lake, which was completely still and reflected the autumn trees like a mirror. Thanks to Fe and Dovey for creating such beautiful images with me – can’t wait for your big day in April!

Steveston Engagement Portraits – Charissa and Dustin

Laura — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 07:26:05 +0000

We had the most gorgeous fall day for Charissa and Dustin’s engagement session, at one of my favourite locations, Steveston Village. Charissa had carefully scouted out the most colourful trees in advance of our session, so we bee-lined it for the most bold red and gold leaves, as well as a walk around the village. New in the Steveston area is a funky red sculpture, added to Garry Point thanks to the 2010 Olympics. While it was a challenge climbing on and off the slippery creation, Charissa and Dustin were champs and the result is a very unique and fun image. I’m looking forward to creating more beautiful images for these two on their big day in May!

Connie and Patrick’s Marriott Pinnacle Wedding

Laura — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 01:30:19 +0000

There’s a first time for everything, and Connie and Patrick’s wedding marked the first time I ever saw a groom scale a balcony, Romeo-and-Juliet-style. In fact, Patrick was Spiderman-like with his wall-climbing skills (ignoring the fact that his friends gave him a little lift to begin with). It was all in the name of defeating the bridesmaids and their tricky groom games, a Chinese tradition designed to playfully thwart the groom from seeing the bride. All this debauchery was followed by two tea ceremonies, a wedding ceremony at Ryerson United Church, photo sessions at Locarno Beach and the Vancouver Convention Centre, and finally a grand reception at the beautiful Marriott Pinnacle Hotel. Connie and Patrick’s wedding colours were white and the most delicious shade of deep purple (one of my favourite colours!), carried throughout the amazing decor by Celsia Florist and Upright Decor.

Granville Island Engagement Portraits – Pamela and Toby

Laura — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 07:17:33 +0000

It’s perfectly normal to feel a little (or a lot!) awkward your first time being photographed by a professional photographer – but that was not the case with Pamela and Toby! From the start, they were relaxed, bubbly, and having fun – smiles come naturally and easily to these two! No matter that they were in a (very) public place with a camera on them at all times – nothing stopped Pamela and Toby from laughing and giggling their way through our session. The result? Some great images that show their true personalities and the love they have for each other. Awww….