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Mason & Selena | Chilliwack Bridal Photography

Selena has been a long time friend since high school and earlier this year we did a family session. When we got to talking about pictures she had mentioned re-doing her bridal photos.

Long story short, their wedding photographer showed up at our location shooting another client. Selena and I remained quiet… Her husband however, when asked by the photographer was completely truthful about the purpose of the session…  I nearly died.

Aside from that, Selena and her little family knocked this session out of the park. I simply adore each shot! 

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Dean & Lindsay | Chilliwack Wedding Photography

Dean & Lindsay, what can I say. How often do you get to shoot a bride who reminds you of the grace and beauty of Princess Diana. I was anticipating this wedding the moment they got engaged, having photographed her older sister Danielle two years prior I knew the details alone would be stunning. So without further adieu, their wedding! 

And then came the “first look”.

The best part of any of the Block daughter wedding’s is the fact that their mom has designed and made each and everyone of her daughters wedding dresses from scratch. Extremely unique to the personalities of her girls.

I absolutely loved Lindsay’s, as it was very much a whimsical summer dress, playful and full of movement.

I wish them both a lifetime of happiness in each others arms and an eternity of love within each others hearts.  

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Royce & Tasha | Chilliwack Wedding Photography

Royce and Tasha are such a fun playful couple, together with their entire family you couldn’t feel any more at home. I adored the vintage feel of their wedding, incorporating yellow, grey, white and lace. I love being able to share my passion with my bride and groom and give them photographs that match their vision!

Congratulations to Royce and Tasha Hoxie!

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Mike & Andrea | Vancouver Wedding Photography

When Andrea contacted me about shooting her wedding I was beside myself with excitement for my Vancouver bride, we had so many ideas on where to go, and even though the initial engagement session was impromptu we made it work and I fell inlove instantly with their images. I asked Andrea what their love story was, and she was more then kind enough to give us a glimpse into the moment that changed her life for good, the engagement story!

Andrea writes: “We flew over to Palm Springs June 3rd, when we arrived in sunny Palm springs the weather was beautiful the air was crisp and breezy and the temperature was just right! It was around the second night we were watching a local jazz band at the beautiful resort, after a few glasses of red wine and watching an amazing guitar player finish his solo, Mike then asked me to walk around the koi ponds in the area and to glance at the full moon shining that night. We walked over to an uncover patio area staring at this one koi pond that had the moon shining so bright over top of water it was glistening so beautiful !  At that moment mike handed me a penny and had one in his hand and asked me to make a wish at that moment and throw the penny in the beautiful pond (which I did) ! He asked what I wished for , of course I said ‘I can’t tell you or else it will not come true’ I asked him what he wished for , and that is when he pulled the ring out and said ‘for you to be my wife forever and always !’ And the rest follows ….”

I cant wait for their September Wedding at St. Francis and Queen Elizabeth Park!

Much love to both Mike and Andrea ♥

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Adrian & Michelle | Chilliwack Wedding Photography

Adrian and Michelle are very dear to my heart, Michelle and I both met our men online… always a nervous moment before you actually meet the guy. But their very first date was nothing but perfect, it was a coffee date (as most are) and the date lasted 8 hours and became the beginning of the greatest adventures of their lives. Michelle is such a lovely soul, with an infectious smile and giggle I couldn’t help but fall in love with them as a couple.

Their warm and inviting personalities would fool you if you really knew their professions  Adrian is an armed guard, and Michelle is a Guard at the Prison. They instantly had something in common and the longer they were together the more they found in each other. I wish Adrian and Michelle decades upon decades upon decades of married bliss, never were two people more perfect for each other then they are.

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Royce & Tasha | Chilliwack Wedding Photography

Royce and Tasha have got to be the cutest eclectic couple I have met this year. With their little Gold Table Number Dinosaur and wedding colored balloons it was shaping up to be a fun session. We had lots of laughs throughout the hour and I laughed just as much as they did when I was changing lenses; I told them to stop being cute so I dont miss anything picture worthy… then while I was changing lenses I heard Royce saying to Tasha “STOP BEING SO CUTE”. I cannot wait to shoot their wedding this May, It will be equally as sweet!

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Dennis & Melissa | Chilliwack Wedding Photography

Melissa is a fabulous hairstylist at Ambience Salon (Garrison Crossing), owned by two very dear friends of mine Sue and Roland. Melissa has cut and dyed my hair a couple times and every time we’d talk about everything under the stars, including her boyfriend, Dennis.

After four years together, Dennis proposed to Melissa.

 Melissa was beside herself excited, with a gorgeous ring on her hand and a loving man by her side what she needed now was a photographer. Melissa was quick to start searching and her Facebook post had a plethora of photographers names being submitted for her consideration, but her boss (as well as another client) told her I would be perfect for her. I was so excited when she contacted me about doing her engagement session. I’m in love with all of their pictures and look forward to their wedding.

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Dean & Lindsay | Chilliwack Wedding Photography

 I met Lindsay two years ago at her sister wedding. I remember I was running around getting prep shots as all the girls were getting ready. I caught Lindsay texting her boyfriend, “I miss you”. She missed him on this important day, Dean lives across Canada and she met him via bible school and he couldn’t make it out.  I could see it in her eyes, she adored him and wanted nothing more than to have him there with her. 

Two years later he got down on one knee right before Christmas and Lindsay without pause said YES. I was so excited to see her announce it to all her friends and family on Facebook, I added my ‘like’ and a few messages later she asked for me to shoot her May wedding. 

I knew Dean was only here for a short visit so I got to work quickly. When Lindsay asked when? I said lets shoot your pictures on Christmas Day between all the breakfasts and dinners, and we did.

Im so excited to take her wedding photos. The Blocks are such loving and welcoming people, and Im blessed to be apart of another of their daughters weddings. Its like going home to people you know!

Merry Christmas Dean & Lindsay!

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Adrian & Michelle | Chilliwack Wedding Photography

You know how you know someone through a friend of a friend… well Michelle is a friend of some of the nicest friends I know.

When I sat down with Michelle she told me all about her and Adrian’s love story. She met him online and went for a simple date, a date that ended up lasting all day long. You know that feeling when there is an instant connection? I could relate to Michelle instantly after I knew their story, and I couldn’t wait to photograph their next chapter.

When we scheduled their session I took no notice at what day it would fall upon, and when I looked at the date a second time we had a good laugh, we weren’t worried about the weather just the apocalypse. Luckily for all of us, we survived. The session was so full of love that I quite instantly fell in love with them myself, the two shone together. I simply cannot wait to shoot their wedding this February, MY FIRST 2013 bride!

Merry Christmas Adrian & Michelle

^ I got to test out my second shooter’s FISH EYE!!! I stick to primes and zooms, but have yet to buy a fish eye. Im thankful for Dave and his trusty little fish eye, it was definitely fun to play with.

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Justin & Janine | Chilliwack Wedding Photography

Janine and I share something very special in common… we share the most adorable niece ever. 

More than 4 years ago now Janine’s sister became a huge part of my brother Brent’s life. And ever since… well simply put, we became family.

We waited and watched Justin and Janine’s budding relationship over the years… and when Justin finally proposed on the roof top of Janine’s parents house with fireworks set off by friends, Janine said yes. 

I was so blessed to be asked by Janine to be their wedding photographer, to share in their day and provide them with wedding pictures that will bring them back to that very moment they promised forever to one another.

Im such a gushy one, I get teary eyed simply thinking about the overwhelming love a bride and groom have for one another. This sweeping emotion that they hold in their eyes, that translates to everyone around them. Such intense all encompassing love. I can only imagine how that day will feel and being able to be there for that moment with Janine meant more to me then words can express.

I wish you both an eternity of love and laughter, and a life that has blessing in every step you take together.

The last 3 images…. my heart…. the father daughter dance had me in tears.