Escaping the desert and shooting a beach wedding in amongst the cedars on B.C.’s west coast was definitely a highlight for me this summer. It was literally one of the most beautiful venues I’ve ever been a part of for a wedding celebration. Both ceremony and reception were all in one magical spot at Wya Point Resort - in Ucluelet, BC. https://www.wyapoint.com
Here’s the highlight reel from Zoe and Phil’s wedding…
Authentic. Raw. Vulnerable. Inspiring.
These are the feelings that are conjured up when I go through these images of Erica and Kyle’s wedding. Their little munchkin, baby Denny, was also a huge part of their day - what a total sweetheart. Their ceremony was held at the Tod Mountain View location and their reception at https://www.sunpeaksgrand.com The Sun Peaks Grand Hotel.
They both were literally the sweetest couple and they went out of their way to show how appreciative they were of mine and Dennis’ (second photographer) efforts. Gratitude goes a long way in my line of work and this wedding was filled with it.
Here’s a few of my favourites from this wedding…
It was a wedding of 8,762 hugs, 6,549 kisses and thousands of tears - of JOY of course. I think Stacey and I witnessed about that much - So much love and laughter and moments of unbridled, pure happiness. Carlee and Kevin’s first look took place high above Kamloops in the rolling hills of Knutsford, BC. Then we moved to the downtown of Kamloops for their church ceremony at St. Andrew’s on the Square, a venue that never disappoints. After our time at the church we went for a walk through the downtown, checking out the vintage car show - Hot Nite in the City http://www.hotniteinthecity.com - and then to Viva Bridal Shop where the shop owner, Anthony Salituro, met us to cut his very first dress mid wedding day! in preparation for the reception at The Rex http://www.therexhall.com
Thank you Stacey (Second Photographer Extraordinaire) - you are a legend. And a joy to photograph with. Check out her amazing Noir Stories here…
Wedding Coordinator and Gown Provider - the legend himself: Anthony Salituro at Viva Bridal
Florist: Vicky Gregory
http://www.woodlanddesignstudio.com
MUA: Trista Rowbottom
Hair Stylist: Chatters Hair Salon - Kamloops, BC
Groom(smen) Outfits: Tip Top Tailors
Live Band: Side One
Here’s a collection of some of my absolute faves…
Victoria Street - kamloops, bc
Urban Wedding in downtown Kamloops
Read MoreSo, over the years I have developed a certain style to my wedding work which seems to strongly speak of big sweeping landscape shots and dramatic lighting. I’m a sucker for these things and I’ll be the first to admit that. I LOVE that beautiful connection between light and wind and how we are feeling in that moment when we’re surrounded by trees or on the edge of a field. But this time I wanted to focus on the human connection. No sweeping landscapes. Ok, maybe there’s a few in there. But more of the tender, quiet and not so quiet moments from their wedding day.
Here’s a few from the past few years.