We have let a few couples sneak in early for 2011 bookings, but as of today, we are officially opening our 2011 schedule! Contact us with any questions. Happy wedding planning!

{here’s Dion+Dave, my sweet couple from October 2009} : )
Now accepting 2011 weddings!March 31st, 2010 | Full PostWe have let a few couples sneak in early for 2011 bookings, but as of today, we are officially opening our 2011 schedule! Contact us with any questions. Happy wedding planning!
{here’s Dion+Dave, my sweet couple from October 2009} : ) |
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We have let a few couples sneak in early for 2011 bookings, but as of today, we are officially opening our 2011 schedule! Contact us with any questions. Happy wedding planning!

{here’s Dion+Dave, my sweet couple from October 2009} : )

Newborn Baby ArielMarch 30th, 2010 | Full Post |
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Newborn Baby KensieMarch 24th, 2010 | Full PostKim and Justin had their wedding around this time last year, and now, they have a sweet baby girl! Excitingmania!
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Kim and Justin had their wedding around this time last year, and now, they have a sweet baby girl! Excitingmania!





Wow! Amazing pictures of Kensie! She is so beautiful!
So beautiful!
gasp! that first one is breathtaking. she is so cute!
Love the second one, she is so pretty!
cute as can be!! Is that hair flower from me? YAY!
Sweet. Sweet. Sweet!
Congratulations! What a darling little girl… and with so much lovely hair too! xox

Dear Diary,,,March 19th, 2010 | Full Posta few things…
Time is flying by, we moved into a house a few weeks ago (yes, mega super epic never-ending move has finally completed!… thank you all for your patience) and took a week long vacay down the Oregon coast and over to Northern California to visit Keri&family. It seemed like just yesterday when my rad friend turned 4, and now, Tenzin is turning 5!
And beautiful Myla- remember when she was born?-! Mark is slowly, but surely, getting rid of his mustache and beard that he grew over the winter… things are looking up! He’s got it down to just the mustache now, though some beard unfortunately reappeared during our week long trip to Oregon/California. : ( Fingers crossed for it to disappear in time for wedding season!
And lastly, following up on our “random photo of 2008“, here is my choice for “random photo of 2009″, thanks to my bride Jen and her gals for taking part : )
Here’s to a super amazing 2010! Filled up with lots of cool weddings with lots of great couples. We will be opening our 2011 schedule soon and begin accepting bookings. Here’s one “save the date” we received, for a very special wedding of an amazing couple in October. You’ll never guess where this wedding will be held… : ) [vimeo 7760922 640 480] |
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a few things…

Time is flying by, we moved into a house a few weeks ago (yes, mega super epic never-ending move has finally completed!… thank you all for your patience) and took a week long vacay down the Oregon coast and over to Northern California to visit Keri&family. It seemed like just yesterday when my rad friend turned 4, and now, Tenzin is turning 5!


And beautiful Myla- remember when she was born?-!

Mark is slowly, but surely, getting rid of his mustache and beard that he grew over the winter… things are looking up! He’s got it down to just the mustache now, though some beard unfortunately reappeared during our week long trip to Oregon/California. : ( Fingers crossed for it to disappear in time for wedding season!

And lastly, following up on our “random photo of 2008“, here is my choice for “random photo of 2009″, thanks to my bride Jen and her gals for taking part : )

Here’s to a super amazing 2010! Filled up with lots of cool weddings with lots of great couples. We will be opening our 2011 schedule soon and begin accepting bookings. Here’s one “save the date” we received, for a very special wedding of an amazing couple in October. You’ll never guess where this wedding will be held… : )
That’s so great! Wish I’d though of something that original!
Oh Les, I love the photos!! Thanks for putting us on your blog!! Nice to look back on 4 and birth also! We are very lucky to have you capturing our kids in the most beautiful way! Thanks for coming to visit too! WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!
Oh, Leslie! What a surprise, when I started reading this post I wasn’t expecting at all to find our S.T.D. at the end of it… thanx, thanx, thanx! Less than 200 days to go… I would have never imagined that meeting my photographer would be one of the most awaited things in my wedding!
Love this blog post!
TOoooo funny!
That was such a funny moment…ahh good old Port Moody, all class!!

Sommer and Dean’s Wedding SlideshowMarch 18th, 2010 | Full PostCheck out Sommer and Dean’s wedding, held in Yaletown at the Blue Water Cafe! Thank you to Simone for planning a perfect day with the most amazing decor and florals! [vimeo 10248933 864 480] |
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Check out Sommer and Dean’s wedding, held in Yaletown at the Blue Water Cafe! Thank you to Simone for planning a perfect day with the most amazing decor and florals!
Great job as always… and horray for more wedding slideshows on Sakura Blog!
Oops, I meant ‘hooray’…
Love the slideshows Leslie! (especially the tunes) Great job!
this is the best slideshow i have ever seen!

Blue Water Cafe Wedding: Sommer and DeanMarch 18th, 2010 | Full PostI finally got to work with Simone, a past bride of ours and awesome wedding planner, at Sommer and Dean’s unique and beautiful wedding, held at the Blue Water Cafe in Yaletown! Sommer and I were not able to meet in person before the big day, but she greeted me at the door of her hotel room with a big hug to kick start our day the right way. Thank you for that! Sommer and Dean’s beautiful little girl, Safia, was also there to brighten the already perfect day!
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I finally got to work with Simone, a past bride of ours and awesome wedding planner, at Sommer and Dean’s unique and beautiful wedding, held at the Blue Water Cafe in Yaletown! Sommer and I were not able to meet in person before the big day, but she greeted me at the door of her hotel room with a big hug to kick start our day the right way. Thank you for that! Sommer and Dean’s beautiful little girl, Safia, was also there to brighten the already perfect day!


























ah! They are absolutely gorgeous….You truly captured the beauty of the day!!! And the gorgeousness that is Sommer…!
These are just amazing! Love the forest ones (magic) and outside night ones.
these photos are amazing. sommer and dean were stunning, and the wedding was so beautiful! i love the ones with little safia. perfection!
this feels like new york!
AHHHH….I LOVE THE FLOWER WALL!!
Just wondering what brand the shoes are and where they are from? I’m looking for purple weddings shoes!
The shoes are Nine West. I’ve also had a few cute purple shoes from Town Shoes at my weddings as well.
Really really nice pictures!
Ahhh!!! These are amazing!!! I love them all! The ones in the forest are gorgeous!


Newborn Baby LairdMarch 16th, 2010 | Full PostHappy Tuesday! : )
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Happy Tuesday! : )





these pics made my tuesday! fabulous photos!!
OMG he is so peaceful! Beautiful job Les!
these pictures are sooooooo cute. you are amazing, Leslie!
I really would you to stay in Italy, so beautiful, lovely, sweet photos, I’m looking for a photoreporter like you are.
Love&peace
Lilly
I love these photos…

Krista and Matt’s Engagement SessionMarch 14th, 2010 | Full PostMeet Krista and Matt! Krista has been leaving sweet little comments on the blog for almost a year now (and I love her for it!), so I am excited that they have finally made an appearance here!! They’ll be back again on the blog in the summer, but for now, here’s a little preview of their shoot:
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Meet Krista and Matt! Krista has been leaving sweet little comments on the blog for almost a year now (and I love her for it!), so I am excited that they have finally made an appearance here!! They’ll be back again on the blog in the summer, but for now, here’s a little preview of their shoot:






I am so excited to see myself on here!! Thank you Leslie, they look amazing and we had so much fun. Can’t wait til June!
I always love your photos, but that first and last one is so beautiful that I just had to stop in and say something! epic photos full of beauty!
Wow, Leslie, I’m loving the first TS shot especially -so beautiful!

Pan Pacific Hotel Wedding: Mahnaz and AhmedMarch 12th, 2010 | Full PostWhen thinking of a wedding at a large venue such as the Pan Pacific hotel, I never before imagined a couple having an intimate and lovely evening that Mahnaz and Ahmed had. We are very honored to be included in such a special evening!
Persian Wedding Decor: Heli Design : helidesign at canada.com |
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When thinking of a wedding at a large venue such as the Pan Pacific hotel, I never before imagined a couple having an intimate and lovely evening that Mahnaz and Ahmed had. We are very honored to be included in such a special evening!





























Persian Wedding Decor: Heli Design : helidesign at canada.com
What a beauty! These are gorgeous!
Leslie, you are such a great photographer – these are gorgoeus
Oh my goodness these pictures are all stunning…. what a gorgeous bride and handsome groom. Their wedding look absolutely perfect and it is obvious that they are SO in love!
Very nice collection of images. Gorgeous couple, and what a venue! Last shot is my fave, flare and all.
Stunning! Literally! As I scrolled, my jaw dropped lower to the ground! These images are spectacular!
Awesome photos!!I love the bride’s make-up too
Amazing! One – the bride is beautiful. Two – so great that they have that shot with the Olympic rings! Three – LOVE the pomegranate/ring photo, and Four – that last photo is breathtaking!
Wow… everything about these photos/ this wedding is STUNNING.
Leslie – fantastic lighting in these shots… gorgeous!
She’s so cute!
Love the last photo – little hanging baby..so cute.
Amber – I love the picture with you holding her so close. Beautiful!
Hahaha – Love the last picture!