Archive for the ‘Random Life’ Category

1. Allison and Kyle’s wedding took place on that miraculous January day when the weather turned from a stormy downpour, to what we see in the photos below!  When I arrived at the house that Allison was getting ready at, it was so windy that my car door flew open and my hair blew sideways as I stepped outside.  This was the first time I was actually a little concerned about the weather on a wedding day, based on the torrential downpour and sideways rain we had in Vancouver for the days leading up to Allison and Kyle’s wedding.  Who would have thought we’d end up with California style sun that day!?!?!
2. Another fun solo shoot, all by my lonesome!  Solo shooting was how I started out photographing weddings back in the day, and I love the pressure and fast paced experience of solo shooting once in a while, so sometimes I schedule weddings this way.   So don’t worry, I haven’t fired Mark or anything like that : )  haha!  But because Mark wasn’t there that day, I needed some company in my car, so I got to drive around a car full of gentlemen (the groomsmen) all day!  A pretty good replacement if you ask me : )  Ahhhhh the life!
3. If you haven’t guessed, Allison and Kyle hail from “the gang” (as I call them), as explained in Kristina and Brad’s wedding entry.  It is always such a blast spending a wedding day with the gang, as they are surrounded by very supportive friends and family who all ensure that the wedding day is super fun and perfect- special thanks to Jess, who was the decor queen and did an amazing job!
4. We wish Allison and Kyle an amazing journey, as they serve in Nicaragua for the years to come.  They had a reception in Nicaragua last Friday, where we surprised them with a slideshow of their wedding photos!  Congrats Allison and Kyle!  Thank you for an amazing day!  I already miss your dimples Allison!

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I loved the lack of privacy during Ally and Kyle’s first look.  It couldn’t have been more perfect  : )
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Mexico Workshop

November 20, 2009

I’m on my way home from Mexico this week from a very cool workshop by Jose Villa. I assure you it was all work and no play ;- )    ;- )

This is dinnertime at the 350 year old Hacienda we stayed at:
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It was so nice to shoot in new and inspiring places.  Note: the people in these photos are are very much models ! They are real people, but definitely out of this world in terms of excellent style!  See links below for all the info.
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Sunset on the Hacienda grounds, just over an hour away from Guadalajara:
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Here’s the info on the look!
Dresses - Claire Pettiebone - www.clairepettibone.com
TEAM Hair and Makeup - http://www.teamhairandmakeupservice.com/
Stylist - Matthew Johns - http://dirtylaundry400.blogspot.com/
Head Pieces for wedding gowns - http://www.etsy.com/shop/ohmydeer
Models: Citro Modelos

Cut your hair, Joe

October 9, 2009

Mark’s brother, Joe, has had his dreads for 9 years.  He’s now in his 30’s and after years of many people begging him to get a haircut, he has finally given in.  Luckily he is putting his 9 years of intensive dread-growing to good use, and is fundraising for the Canadian Cancer Society and will be getting them chopped off on November 7!!!!!!  Yay!  Watch out ladies!
He has a goal of $10,000, which is only $192.31 per dreadlock (remember, he worked hard for those dreads!).  Donations can be made here, don’t delay!
http://convio.cancer.ca/goto/dreadlocks

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Guatemala

March 25, 2009

Our trip in photos!

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Holiday!

March 13, 2009

We are having a mini-break until March 23,

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 14, 2009

… from Las Vegas! I’m here for the week for WPPI, a wedding+portrait photography convention.

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Our two week holiday was nicely split into two 1-week segments, the first week in Ontario with Mark’s family, and the second week in NYC.

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Random Photo of 2008

December 14, 2008

This weekend I photographed the amazing Shauna on Granville Island,

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We caught the tail end of Commercial Drive’s Parade of the Lost Souls on Saturday.

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We hit up the Pemberton Festival for Sunday’s lineup of Vampire Weekend, N.E.R.D., Deathcab for Cutie, Jay-Z, and Coldplay.

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