Nicole and Andrew came over from the mainland this past weekend and I was lucky enough to meet them and shoot some engagement photos. I love getting to meet my out-of-town clients before their weddings, especially when I have my camera with me. They’re getting married at a family home on Galiano Island this summer and I’m so excited. We wandered around Banfield Park a bit with their dog, Harley, and then headed downtown after an outfit change. The sky was overcast, which made from some amazing light and a super easy session. I had a ton of fun and love the results.

I was hoping to blog one more engagement session before this wedding, but I just couldn’t resist any longer. Alexandria and Jonathan travelled from the Northwest Territories for an intimate wedding with 18 of their closest family and friends. They had a ceremony and mini-reception at Abigail’s Hotel, which were both full of laughter and silly sweetness. Then we headed to the ocean and Fan Tan Alley for some portraits.

I love their classic movie star style and couldn’t resist editing many of the portraits in black and white. Short dresses are perfect for taking lots of portraits and for being able to move around, like Alex showing off her mad ballet skills. When you save money by having a smaller wedding, it’s a great excuse to buy some killer shoes – she chose Jimmy Choo’s (my first time even touching some). A custom cape, jewelled hair-piece, and birdcage veil topped off her vintage style. Jonathan also has that 40s movie star look: kind of a blend between Fred Astaire (my favourite) and Cary Grant. Add in Alex’s natural grace (and their resistance to cold weather) and you get some stunning winter portraits. It was such a great prelude to the spring season for me.

Thanks to Gwen Ewart for photographing this wedding with me.

Venue: Abigail’s Hotel
Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Bride’s Dress: Maggie Sottero from Bridal Debut (Edmonton)
Groom’s Tux: Perry Ellis from Capital City Tuxedo
Cake: Cakes Etc.
Flowers: Petals Plus
Officiant: Joan Hoffman
Hair: Fish Hair Salon
Make-Up: Pearl Spa at Abigail’s

Kirsten and Jamie live in Yellowknife and are getting married at Laurel Point in Victoria this summer. I was so excited to finally meet them a couple of weeks ago when they were in town. We had some coffee at the Union Pacific and headed out for an engagement session. I’m loving how so many of my brides for this year have killer smiles, including Kirsten and her adorable dimples. Jamie wasn’t super keen on having his photo taken, but I think he did a great job. He didn’t complain and I see lots of genuine smiles in the photos. That’s love, people.