Hold on to your hats everyone….this is a big one…

I had been waiting for it all year.. this wedding was going to be amazing no doubts about it. Right from the start, when I got the call from Tanya Peters of Milestone Events, who I might add happens to be the BEST PLANNER EVER!!!, I knew. These two were going all out and it was going to be something special. Shantela and Kris both knew what they wanted and for them, it was all about the details. Everything from the dress, shoes, jewellery, veil, rings, cake, decor, flowers, cars, menu, band was impeccable. I was blown away. She looked simply stunning and he was quite dapper himself which made me want to steal them away for the day just to do photos but when you’re dealing with something this big….you know it ain’t gonna happen… Terminal City club played host for the festivities and I have never seen it look better…KUDOS Tanya!!! After 14 hours on my feet, with camera, I have to say I was exhausted but man was it worth it. Congrats you guys on a spectacular day!

Got this on my front porch this morning and had to share…

It has been a crazy week and I have been remiss in talking and showing the fabulous wedding of Michelle & Josh. I have to say that it was an event to be seen.  I mean my camera, gabrielle’s camera, 2 wedding videographers, a videographer from SLICE network and a barrage of REALLY LARGE lenses in the crowd.  I think we got it covered!!!!  I never knew how my couples felt until I felt the stare of a zillion lenses behind me!  I think I’m camera shy and I will make sure I stay behind the lens!

I guess playing paparazzi comes natural….

Yesterday was the awesome wedding of Danny & Kristen.  With Gabrielle in New York, I called on photographer Jenn Best to come and play while we made our way around Richmond to find great photos locations.  IT didn’t take long with the ceremony at the gorgeous Heritage Farms and the tall ship NINA in port at the shipyards.  The weather finally cooperated and gave us sensational skies to shoot with and Danny & Kristen worked it for the camera to produce some of my favorite images of the year!  Thanks Jenn for coming along and doing such a great job and to Danny & Kristen for making the day magic..

Today I had the pleasure of shooting the engagement photos for grace and arthur who flew in from Texas for the occasion.  We headed to the site of their 08.08.08 wedding at Swaneset Bay and complete with white puffball of energy, had some fun while they waited for their menu tasting.  Seriously..these guys are just so cute!!!!

So…last night Gabrielle and I, armed with GPS, made our way out to Chilliwack to see Greg Neufeld in concert.  He was opening for Idol winner of last season Brian Melo.  It was a small group and I got a chance to meet Greg before the concert and was given free range to snap some shots of the action.  I was struck by just how amazing this guys voice really is. He sounded as good live as any other band I have ever seen not to mention that he is just super sweet.  I highly recommend heading over to his myspace page to check out the new tunes.   Click here for his page.   I little birdie told me that he is playing Saturday night at Houston’s pub in Maple Ridge so seriously…go check it out! Here is the link to get tickets

Today was the great wedding of Julie & Travis. The ceremony was at the stunning Barnet Marine Park which gives you spectacular views and a crisp breeze off the water. The guys arrived in full tartan glory followed soon there after by Julie in a great vintage car brought in by Stylish Arrival. I love that car…and owner Joseph is such a sweetheart! IT was such a sweet ceremony and then it was off for a quick photoshoot before heading to the reception at the Old Mill Boathouse. Huge shout out to Sugar Mountain Catering for wicked food!!!! The whole day was just so easy…I might have to do it again tomorrow. Congrats you guys…all the happiness and pink rubber boots you can find!

With a new season of my guilty pleasure starting up, I was excited to learn that previous Idol alum Brian Melo and Greg Neufeld would be playing locally.. Here is a link to the concert info.  I say go see…we should all support our local artists and hey…it’s only $25

I really don’t think it could have been more perfect. Stunning girl, Handsome guy, Details galore, and a beautiful day to boot! Janelle & Tim forever now to be known as my cover couple are not only super sweet but man do they know how to work a camera. Janelle had left no detail overlooked from the fabulous dresses, to the stunning LOLO jewellery, to the pashminas that were graciously hand out to the guests to keep warm. Everything was simply perfect. I have shot a lot of weddings so it can be hard to get me really really excited about shots but I even found myself giddy on more than one occasion over the shots these two produced. Thanks so much for the inspiration you guys. It was amazing!