Lindsay & Logan :: Brooks Alberta Wedding Photographer ::

Here is love. Real love, the love that kinda swoops you off your feet just watching it.
I had so very much fun at Lindsay and Logan's wedding on May 30. I could see the calm come over Lindsay when she first saw Logan and the joy in his eyes. Working with them was dreamy, they are both so ridiculously easy going and kind and gentle. I couldn't ask for better wedding people!

Lindsay got ready at her parents house with fun bridesmaids and friends doing her hair and makeup!





I love how excited the flower girl was to get all done up with the big girls!








I had the talented Lauren Peake working with me during the day. She is working on getting her website up and running and I will keep you posted when it's up! She spent some time with the boys in the morning.




Their ceremony at the Luthern Church in Brooks was beautiful!




We headed to a nearby farm for some portraits. We had the most beautiful of days and a great place to work in.






Lindsay was positively stunning!


The reception was held at the Duchess Hall and at the end of the night the tables were moved and everyone kicked off their shoes and danced to the live band. It was awesome!





And then, one of my favorite moments of the day. I mentioned this to Lindsay already so it's not like I'm telling you all a big fat secret... I kinda have a small photo crush on Logan. shhh.... He was called up on stage by the band and with ease and confidence picked up a guitar and began singing a swinging good tune to Lindsay's surprise. What a wonderful moment.



Lastly... I know this is a long post but it just had to be.
Again, it was a love filled day. Just beautiful. I can't thank Lindsay and Logan enough for including me in their day and having the chance to meet so many cool people.
This is happiness.

Isabella :: Southern Alberta Children's Photographer ::

All these sneak peaks will have to do for now!
Isabella is one sensationally gorgeous little girl! She's growing up so fast and just turned 1!
There's a whole lot more smile where this came from.

Love :: Medicine Hat Wedding Photographer ::

Oh love. Sweet sweet love. It's the season. Weddings have started. Everyone is in a tizzy. Spring has finally sprung. We have baby goslings motoring around our front lawn and my little potted garden is starting to take off. I noticed tomatoes on the vine yesterday and used dill out of my own garden! I feel so lucky to be able to take note of all of these seasonal changes.

If Logan and Lindsay could look any more in Love, I'd like to see it. A sneak peak at their wedding two weekends ago.

Today is all about love.

Baby Avery ::Brooks Alberta Baby Photographer ::

Oh hi! Thats what I think every time I look at little Avery's eyes peering up at me in this image. Hmm... have you heard me mention how much I love baby toes? So tasty. Pictures of them that is. Tasty pictures. Uh yeah.



Carlie and Jim are absolutely awesome. I have loved getting to know them and their new family. Avery is so sweet and cuddly. She loves loves loves (yes, that's 3 loves in a row) to be held and definitely doesn't like being set down. She's going to be a cuddler.
Carlie and Jim did their maternity session with me and I was so excited to come home and photograph Avery. Without further ado.



Jim got a tattoo of Avery's name, and it was fun to get them to snuggle up together.




Hmmm :)

Baby Sebastian :: Brooks Alberta Children's Photographer ::

Sebastian has arrived! I was so excited to come home from Holland and meet this little guy. He came 4 weeks early!
Hermelize and Jan are the best parents and you might be familiar with them from their fun winter session and maternity session.

I love little baby toes and ears and smiles and gurgles.
I like to think he's giving me a little wink here.



He's already got great balance. His Dad was a rugby player and I am sure Sebastian will be a great sportsman himself one day!


Baby smiles are the best!

:: Southern Alberta Wedding / Portrait Photographer ::

I'm not a flash girl. Nope. I'm aux naturel, all the time. I like quick shooting and natural light like it's going out of style.

But.

Always a but. I hung out with some lighting guru's last night and well, maybe, just maybe I'm seeing the light.
(get it.... I know, I'm so funny)

Back to the point. I liked it. A lot. Maybe I will invest a little more time in being less aux naturel. This was a fun start. I was so glad to be invited by this group, most of whom are out of Lethbridge to play around with photo equipment. Not just a bird nerd people!!



I can't decide...Black and White or Colour?



It also helps to work with fantastic models!



Oh yeah, I was madly in love with the clothes. They are from a Lethbridge designer, I even went so far as to try on a pair of pants, as soon as I find out who the designer was I'm going to order up a storm.

Susan & Frank Married :: Medicine Hat Wedding Photographer ::

Susan and Frank met on New Years about 4 years ago. What a wonderful way to start off a year, and May 8th was a terrific day to start off married life! We did encounter quite a bit of wind while trying to take portraits...the wind won the battle. Apparently it's windy in The Hague... who knew ;) Perhaps the windmills in the ocean should have tipped me off.

We had a spectacular day. Lots of fun and laughs and entertainment!

Susan and Frank both got ready at their house. Susan set up in the Attic and Frank downstairs. They do things differently in Holland, the bride and groom head to town hall together to be married, oh and you HAVE to get married in town hall. You can always have a church wedding, but the authentic signing and legal business all has to go down at Town Hall.

Susan and Frank were married at the Voorburg Town hall.

But first... I am getting ahead of myself here.

Here are some details.





Susan's Mom, Els made the bouquet, I think she did a fabulous job.


Oh, I should mention, this is a long post. FYI.



Susan had the best help getting ready and these girls were so fun to hang out with all day.



Susan and Frank saw each other before the big event, so we captured a bit of a first look.




Then, at the town hall, all the guests lined up and when the wedding party arrived they had the great entrance! I loved it.


The town hall was fabulous with all the brick. Susan's Dad, Gert walked her to the main hall.


I particularly love the expression of the flower-girl in this image!



The big wave from the balcony. This was a lucky shot, I am crazy for those reflections.


The getaway car was a Jaguar... can it get any better!


As soon as we left the sunny Town Hall the wind picked up and the clouds blew in and it was nasty. 'Like' Nasty. Yes, I said 'like'.

The Bride.


The Groom.


The clouds broke for a little while.





The party was wild and out of control. Susan and Frank arranged for salt herring to be brought out for the foreign guests and it was set up to be eaten in this fashion. There were lots of strange faces, but it sure was delicious.


And then they danced.


I have a bazillion images from the wedding. It was hard to chose which to post.

I learnt a lot about Dutch weddings and traditions and was so happy and honored to be a part of Susan and Franks Day!