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Merry Christmas

Wishing you an amazing Christmas and Happy New Year.... 

Here is a little gift for today- the Christmas Story told by my kids and friends:)

http://vimeo.com/56290546 

Its Christmas time in Whistler!

The snow is falling... santa is coming and there are beautiful brides getting married:)

vancouver wedding photographer

I knew right away while having coffee with this couple that I would LOVE this wedding. And I absolutely did. One of the most beautiful settings I have ever seen- I absolutely recommend the Loden Hotel in Vancouver. And creating a cocktail rooftop party was executed perfectly by this bride and groom. XO

whistler twins photographer

no words.... just love everthing about what is going on here:)

 

 

fall family photography- whistler

some of my very favorite little people. unbelievable and humbling to me that i have been photographing this family since this oldest little angel was in her mammas belly... 

we lucked out with about 15 minutes of gorgeous settling sun. 

xo

 

 

engagement photos in whistler

Fall is my most favorite time in Whistler. It is ridiculously busy with the beginning of school, the start of the winter season- and the deperate run of doing everything you can before the snow falls from long walks to cleaning out the yard and finishing house repairs.

And then... in the midst of that we have this unbelievably beautiful season- leaves and trees and mountains and  sweet sun with gorgeous light. And so I take as many sessions as possible and celebrate inside when the light, and the day works with the scheduled session. This was one of those days. 

 

my boys

I was feeling reminiscent last night looking through this blog.... I am getting close to relaunching my new blog and website- and was feeling sad about the loss of this one... I clicked back to the first couple blog posts from 2006- Cannot believe how much has changed- this career- my style and skill- and really just life. I looked at these two photos of my little ones in awe of who they were and who they are becoming. 

Jadyn and Caleb age 2 and 4

Jadyn and Caleb age 8 and 10

JUNEBUG weddings

When I first entered into the land of wedding photography I was completely drawn to Junebug weddings- a wedding blog out of Seattle... I used to check everyday and look at all of the beautiful images and featured weddings... To now be one of the featured photographers is such a dream! Thank you Junebug!

I loved this wedding... and thought it was done beautifully- but what I loved most about it was not the incredible style- it was the authenticity. It was entirely and perfectly authentic. x0

VENUE: CEDARSTONE

PLANNER: Bliss Event Planning

FLORALS: Bliss

CATERING: Whistler Cooks

 

vancouver family photography- averi

It was such an amazing compliment when I first got the email from this mom- asking for not one session but three- wanting to capture a year of this precious little ones life. And it was a further compliment when they additionally booked the add on video portion. We are trying to set a story of their life... as it is right now- going to the places they go- seeing and experiencing this little ones story. 

 

For session number one we started at home dancing to music, playing in her room- and then went to a favortite coffee shop. You can view that session here. 

For this second session we met for a picnic- feasted on macarons from Soirette - Went to Collage Collage to read books and play with crafts, and then headed to the community garden to pick peas and flowers... the perfect afternoon. 

Just a delightful family- and a very very loved little girl. 

The video: by weddings in motion

and the photos:)

xo

Amy, Alfred & Averi from Weddings in Motion on Vimeo.

whistler family photographer

What I love about Whistler is that I find a new place to photograph every week. 

When we moved this last summer a whole new area opened up to me- little nooks and cranny's in the forest, by the lakes and spots of light as the seasons change. This is my secret spot.. I love it... 

And I love this family... I felt like this session was so them- just relaxed and fun and beautiful. 

xo

vancouver family photography- twins

these delightful little ones had me running and often in two directions as we explored around the neighborhood! it is always an absolute joy to work with such loving families!

as an added bonus this family also ordered the add on video (i love this option as it gives me the chance to work with the talented weddings in motion) - i think it is the perfect compliment to the photos. 

XO

 

The Hobden's from Weddings in Motion on Vimeo.

whistler wedding photography

I know.... I have been a terrible blogger- and there is no excuse except that I have been busy editing and photographing the most beutiful weddings and families... so busy I just could not find the time to share! however the rain has come and the schedule is finding a slower space... and I am back. 

I knew just the images that I wanted to come back with too- just the prettiest wedding- 

just a sneak peek (more to come)

xo

planning: celebrate events

venue: Edgewater

 

 

the light....

its all about the light... 

the location- yes... great when its great... 

but the secret- the loveliness... the perfection... 

that comes with the light. 

xo

llamas!

LOVE- PEMBERTON WEDDING

 

krumme family

i think this is the 6th time i have photographed this family... love that i get to watch them grow... 

and i LOVE this photo particularly!

xx

and ALL smiling and LOOKING at the camera! I.AM.AMAZING. haha. 

i love the first glance...

and this was an absolute favorite. 

vancouver maternity and baby session

being invited into peoples lives is always such an honor. I feel truly blessed to be able to witness these incredible events of love and life. and to photograph a wedding... and then a pregnancy and then a baby is just that. and i am thankful. 

xo

 

 

 

 

 

babylove

 

 

 

a delight...

this whole wedding was a delight- i loved everything about it- and about them XO

whistler wedding photography

sometimes it is the getting ready photos that are my favorites... the details and the quiet anticipation of the day ahead- it feels sacred. xo

whistler arts council

i had the honor of teaching another photography summer course through the whistler arts council at the lake house on alta lake. i love doing it... it renews my love of photography every time... i remember in my teaching my love of light, of capturing moments. here are a few photos from the day! xoxo

thanks to my friend julie for coming out to help and her sweet kids... and thank you to Peggy from FrostBites for bringing out, and lugging in her snow cone machine! 

xxoo

 

i did not have anything to do with this....

they got up... a normal day and then they got dressed... 

i was walking the dog... and they found me on the trail on the bikes.... to show me the new "looks"

i really had nothing to do with it... 

or did i?? maybe i did... gosh... i hope so, come to think of it. 

i hope the way i am raising them, loving them... caring for them, speaking to them... i hope it is all has something big to do with them being creative, and unique and strong and individual. i hope the friends we are choosing to have- the people we spend time with- the music we listen too... the way we speak- gosh... i hope it is investing into these little men. 

becasue as much as i can pretend to act how i think i need to act- to be slightly embarrased by my eight year old in underwear and a cape- i am going to be a whole lot of honest right here right now- i am beyond proud... like moved to tears proud of them- the little one who does not give a %*@& what anyone thinks about him- completely enthralled in his imagination and world of being super caleb- with the super power of tape hands and a nemesis of metal- friend of the sharks (found on his underwear) and arch enemy of our friend josh. and the old one- who loves style and fashion and clothes and shopping- and buttoning up and tucking in his shirt and who is brave enough to wear it out becasue he likes it- not because he is trying to fit in- but becasue he is so secure in himself- and then this same boy who in the same breath can be so passionate about adreneline- snowboarding and skateboarding and new tricks- he is just... secure in his own body in EVERY way and I find myself impressed and a little jealous. 

i took this photo on my phone. not set up- just a moment in my life with them. and it is my favorite photo to date- because it tells me i am doing a good job as a mom. i have a lot to do with this, and them. and i wonder if i walked in that idea a little more... i wonder what more could come- i have taught them to be confident and secure- and so need to walk that out myself and say it. i am a great mom... come on... look at these boys:)

by popular demand....

because evidently there simply were not enough posted the first time:)

part two of the smith kids. xo

smithys

amazing light + some of my favorite kids in the whole wide world

i could not be more thrilled. xo

bentlily

I love everything about this girl... if you are not following her or getting her daily poems you should:)

XO

 

A lesson in seasons I always wonder how people live where there are no seasons no summer to teach them to boil over with opinions no fall to learn the artistry of old age no winter to remind them to be quiet no spring to be lavish with new ideas as the summer blasts her last swollen words I understand that this is her way of grilling me what makes you think your euphoria should be tamed.

 

engagement

so excited about this upcoming wedding... 

it was the perfect evening to go for a walk, get to know each other more and get some great photos:)

xo

 

 

Vancouver Wedding

vancouver photographer- couple

being a city girl at heart- it is always such a rush for me to photograph in urban settings- i feel alive. 

mix that with great company, cofee, and weather- dreamy for me. 

xo

vancouver family photographer

It is such an honor to be hired a second time, and even more a third! 

From wedding, to baby number 1 and now baby number 2.... I love it, am thankful for it... 

just seeing people living life, enjoying life and celebrating life!

Here is a little sneak into the past: wedding and baby one

and now here is the newest little man! 

xo

vancouver family photographer

Remember this adorable couple? HERE

They had a baby girl! SO cute, so sweet.... i love everything about photographing babies- the sweet newness- the little noises and looks- all of it. And then I love handing the baby back to the tired parents and coming home and sleeping through the night:)

XO

this made me laugh! "imitating baby'