Ryan & Ashley 08-09-08

So, it's been a while! I haven't blogged in a few weeks so I've had some catching up to do. I was away for a family reunion (see post below), followed immediately by a trip to Alberta for a wedding (more posts below too) and the day after I returned home, another wedding. It's been busy but fun! I will be officially back in the office tomorrow to return emails and get down to business.

Here's a few shots from Ashley and Ryan's wedding. This dress shot took a little work including some help from the bride and bridesmaids. Thanks Ladies, it was worth it!The ladies getting the dress on. Those wedding dresses always take a lot of work to get on but the end result is so worth it!
Yes, still working on the dress:)Wow! Need I say more!?
After the ceremony we took a little drive to a small lake in Port Coquitlam for the family shots and a few of the bride and groom. Ryan and Ashley are experts at the dip and kiss!
The day started with a downpour but by the time we did the formals the sun popped out! Yeah!
They are such a cute couple!
Ashley workin' it. She was brave and hopped up on a banister over looking the lake. I love courageous brides. You rock girl!
I love this one in black and white! It just pops.
After the lake we went to Ashley's aunts house for a few more with the wedding party.
The groom was very sharp!
Here's something a little different. It's very romantic I think.
The back yard was beautifully landscaped and they had some great rock stairs.
The reception was held at the Coquitlam Rod and Gun Club. The cake cutting always starts off so pretty......
And then this happens! LOVE IT!
And last but not least, the first dance. So happy!
Another great wedding! Thanks Ashley and Ryan, you and your "crew" were awesome!

Eddi & Dara 08-07-08

I was in Alberta this past week for Eddi and Dara's wedding. I was very excited about it because not only is Dara my cousin but I also got the opportunity to shoot in a different landscape. The wedding did not disappoint. The weather was great, the bride was beautiful and we had a great sunset. What more could a photographer ask for?!

Loved this ring shot. I put them into the vase holding sand for the sand ceremony. The ceremony was held on the family farm where they have these great old rustic buildings. Here's one with the dress.
Dara having her make up done.
The beautiful flower girl, my cousin, Shania.
Wow, stunner!
Dara and her dads.
It was sunny! Loved the glasses guys:)
That's one happy couple!
Some cool chicks.
Here's the cool building again.
Love it!
Only in Alberta.... No, they are not loaded.

A model shot.
Rings
These were taken during a great emotional speech given my my aunt and mother of the bride.
A few tears.
And a lot of good laughs too.
I love cake fights!
There was this cool door at the hall and of course I had to make Dara pose!
Now for the best shots.....check out a little off camera flash. My lovely assistant (aka my brother James) held the flash for me.
We don't see sunsets like this in BC very often.
Dara was smokin'
I think this is my favorite.
Thanks so much Dara and Eddi for including me in your day! I had such a great time and can't wait to visit Alberta again.

Chapman Family Camp

On August long weekend we headed off to Revelstoke for our family reunion. Of course Andrew had to take a bit of an alternate route that involved a little four wheeling but the scenery was beautiful . Check out these wild flowers!How many Chapman's does it take to set up a tent?!
We went on a little hike and Jack was tuckered out!
Samantha and I
Yes, my kids do love the dirt!
My uncle with his camera. He's had a video camera in his hand since I was a kid!
My mom with some pretty light.

Isn't this familiar? I can always capture my kids playing in the water.
Who needs toys when you have a stack of wood?! The kids played with it for hours!
Awe! Keziah my niece is growing up so fast.
My "little" brother Kevin looking a bit like a surfer dude!
I have a ton more pictures but these will have to do for now:)

Rebecca and Luke's Birthday

Back at the end of July we celebrated my niece and nephew's birthdays.Jack got a new bike a while back and he's riding like a pro.
Yummy cake!

Isn't Luke adorable!
Andy being a monkey as usual!
Oma with the kids.

The boys in the backyard...again

Okay, so I do this all the time . Grab the camera when the kids are playing in our backyard. I have heard that some photographers don't want to touch their cameras on their days off but that isn't me. I can never get enough of it. Here are a few shots taken a couple weeks ago.This swing set was given to us from Grandma and Grandpa and the kids never seem to get tired of it.
Check out the mud on this boy!
Jack was lying on the grass while I tickled him.
Yes, Andy needed a hair cut. After taking this picture the scissors came out.