Stanley Park Pavilion: Shirley and HerbFebruary 23rd, 2010 | Full PostSilly, then serious, then silly, then serious, then silly, then serious, etc… there were so many tears, laughter, and joy during the events, I enjoyed the emotional roller coaster of Shirley and Herb’s wedding day, and love that the pictures match the true mood of silly, then serious, then silly, then serious, then….
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Silly, then serious, then silly, then serious, then silly, then serious, etc… there were so many tears, laughter, and joy during the events, I enjoyed the emotional roller coaster of Shirley and Herb’s wedding day, and love that the pictures match the true mood of silly, then serious, then silly, then serious, then….
Engagement Session: Angela and DanFebruary 16th, 2010 | Full Postnature + motorcycles =
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AMAZING!!! Seriously, wow! That last one…I’m speechless! That has to be the coolest location ever!!
I love the softness of the lighting in the second to last one. Very beautiful. And I’m jealous of their bikes.
Awesome as per usual. I’m loving your work guys!! Your moving up in my bookmark bar!
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The lighting is so beautiful in these! Okay I’m getting excited!
bikes! love these!
So beautiful! I love the ones in the trees, reminds of some mystical scene from Lord of the Rings!
Fun and beautiful! You’re totally moving up on my bookmark bar too! 
Love the second to last shot! Gorgeous!
The Wedding Dance Party of 2009February 10th, 2010 | Full PostI had so much fun shooting the dance coverage at Allison and Ramsey’s wedding last summer, that it needs it’s own special blog entry. Allison and Ramsey chose to have an Interactive DJ for their wedding. Interactive DJs are exactly as it sounds… interactive. They listen while guests give speeches and cue up and play music when appropriate (think of the band on The Tonight Show, when they pop music in after jokes or when guests are walking up to the stage), and they also organize the dance portion of the evening and try to get nearly all guests involved in the dancing. I have seen many interactive DJ’s this year at our weddings, but none have come close to throwing a party as perfect as Allison and Ramsey’s (held at Furry Creek Golf Club). Half the credit goes to the amazing Jordan, founding partner of Beyond Sound, and the other half goes to Allison + Ramsey and guests for their energy and enthusiasm. You see, if you choose to hire an interactive DJ, you have to be 100% committed to boogie on the dance floor and take part for the first hour or two of the night in order for the concept to work. You, as a couple, cannot sit back and hope your guests will take part in the activities that the DJ has planned. This is one reason why I have seen Interactive DJs fail at weddings- *you* have to be proactive! Just like Allison and Ramsey were!
Sarah and Jeremy! – one of my 2010 couples: : )
A total blast! Interactive DJs aren’t for everyone (especially if you don’t want to dance), and this summer had many rip roaring parties with some of my favorite and extremely talented “non interactive” DJs as well, but if you know you want a fun guided program for the first part of your dancing, consider one like this! |
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I had so much fun shooting the dance coverage at Allison and Ramsey’s wedding last summer, that it needs it’s own special blog entry. Allison and Ramsey chose to have an Interactive DJ for their wedding. Interactive DJs are exactly as it sounds… interactive. They listen while guests give speeches and cue up and play music when appropriate (think of the band on The Tonight Show, when they pop music in after jokes or when guests are walking up to the stage), and they also organize the dance portion of the evening and try to get nearly all guests involved in the dancing.
I have seen many interactive DJ’s this year at our weddings, but none have come close to throwing a party as perfect as Allison and Ramsey’s (held at Furry Creek Golf Club). Half the credit goes to the amazing Jordan, founding partner of Beyond Sound, and the other half goes to Allison + Ramsey and guests for their energy and enthusiasm. You see, if you choose to hire an interactive DJ, you have to be 100% committed to boogie on the dance floor and take part for the first hour or two of the night in order for the concept to work. You, as a couple, cannot sit back and hope your guests will take part in the activities that the DJ has planned. This is one reason why I have seen Interactive DJs fail at weddings- *you* have to be proactive! Just like Allison and Ramsey were!
Sarah and Jeremy! – one of my 2010 couples: : ) 
A total blast! Interactive DJs aren’t for everyone (especially if you don’t want to dance), and this summer had many rip roaring parties with some of my favorite and extremely talented “non interactive” DJs as well, but if you know you want a fun guided program for the first part of your dancing, consider one like this!
I love your lighting at receptions Leslie. And that dance looked super fun!
fun fun fun! I have never heard of dances like that before but it looked like a good time
I love that you can tell which songs they are dancing too! …a little bit softer now…a little bit softer now…”
Haha angela– you’re totally right!!!!
Burnaby Wedding: Justyna and SimonFebruary 10th, 2010 | Full PostI know I go on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on about how it’s totally fun when it rains at a shoot (though my camera gear does not think it’s fun anymore) …. it just simply *IS* fun in the rain as long as everyone involved are cool people : ) ! I have never seen Deer Lake Park look as magical as it did on this rainy January day!
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I know I go on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on about how it’s totally fun when it rains at a shoot (though my camera gear does not think it’s fun anymore) …. it just simply *IS* fun in the rain as long as everyone involved are cool people : ) ! I have never seen Deer Lake Park look as magical as it did on this rainy January day!
Makeup artistry: Megan McHollister
Venue: Hart House Restaurant
Ceremony: Burnaby Village Museum
GORGEOUS!!! Those outdoor shots are absolutely perfect!
The fog/mist coming off the water is beautiful!
Wow, amazing shots!!!
Love the first picture – reminded me of the iconic ‘American Gothic’ by Grant Wood. =)
Your blog makes me so happy!
This set of photographs are absolutely beautiful Leslie! Beautifully capturing of the scenes and the couple!
These shots are so lovely and touching. Love them all!
The picture with the fog rising off the water, and the branches at the top may be my ALL TIME favourite! Awesome!
Gorgeous work in the rainy park!
Maternity Photography: Julie’s BellyFebruary 8th, 2010 | Full Post
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I am IN LOVE with the colours- SO vibrant!!
Love the one with the striped sweater!
Leslie, you take the best color contrast photos!
Wicked!! I LOVE them!!
Maternity Photography: Amber’s BellyFebruary 6th, 2010 | Full Post
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So pretty! I would love to have had pictures like that when I was preggo! Congrats to the future baby and mama
The Great Cake Cutting of 2009February 2nd, 2010 | Full PostThis one definitely goes down in history! Remember Kristina and Brad? They had an amazing farm wedding last summer, and this was their cake cutting- the “great cake cutting of 2009″! Things started off much too perfectly. Look at the perfect hand placement: So cute and innocent. More cute play. Oh but it’s all ok, just a cute little smoosh of the cake to keep the crowd interested. “That was alright”, thinks the crowd. But wait there’s more!
… and they’ll live happily ever after! I would love to know what went through Brad’s mind just after he smashed the cake in her face! |
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This one definitely goes down in history! Remember Kristina and Brad? They had an amazing farm wedding last summer, and this was their cake cutting- the “great cake cutting of 2009″!
Things started off much too perfectly. Look at the perfect hand placement:
So cute and innocent.
More cute play.
Oh but it’s all ok, just a cute little smoosh of the cake to keep the crowd interested.
“That was alright”, thinks the crowd.
But wait there’s more!
… and they’ll live happily ever after! I would love to know what went through Brad’s mind just after he smashed the cake in her face!
haha…LOVE THIS Leslie!! you captured it perfectly!!
brad was probably thinking “man i am so going to pay for this!”
love the last photo though absolutely stunning!
Best cake cutting ever + best photographer ever= Perfectly captured memory! Awesome Leslie
LOVE THIS! What great shots!
Except now I want some cake
I’m SO glad you blogged this!! Great job!!
I LOVE THE PICTURES!…you and Mark did such a great job.
Thanks Shirley~! way to rock the boots!
so fun!…and serious..and fun, and…
. The photos in the woods are my favourite
Love love love these Leslie!!! Terrific work, as usual. Favs are the two of the b&g jumping on the seawall and the one of the b&g on the seawall with the city behind them. Soooooo cute and fun and gorgeous! Love them!
Almost forgot… the 6th one down of the bride is outstanding… it completely stopped me in my tracks. Gorgeous!!!
Gorgeous Dress!!!!