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Tanaska & Nick - wedding

Tofino was beautiful! I'm ashamed to say, but I have lived on the island for most of my life and have only been once, when I was really young. To young to appreciate it for all that it is, the vibe, the beaches and the sunsets. Just stunning!

So I'm sooo happy that Tanaksa & Nick asked me to photograph their wedding. It was very low key, and beautiful. Being married on the sand, in front of the Long Beach Lodge, Tanaska walked with a huge smile to her awaiting husband-to-be and a handful of guests. It was a very sweet wedding, and I couldn't be happier for the couple!

Out of office notice.

Hello!

I will be out of my office from Thursday May 7th until Monday May 10th.

I will still be checking emails, just may take me a little longer to respond!

Karen

Nina & Jeremie ~ wedding

What a fabulous wedding! With hints of candy apple red, Nina & Jeremie (Mr & Mrs Laid Back) had the perfect wedding, their way.

The couple opted to do things very low key, getting ready together at the stunning Fairholme Manor in Fairfield. Nina made some amazing decisions with her wedding attire including a Louis Vuitton Vernis handbag and matching patent Jimmy Choo's in a vibrant red! Oh who needs flowers when you have perfect accessories!

After portraits were wrapped up, the couple headed to Cafe Brio to greet their guests for a pre-ceremony cocktail hour. It was a wonderful affair and I'm so very happy for the couple who really enjoyed everything!

Best wishes to Nina & Jeremie! Hope you are enjoying your time in the desert!

Marita & Markus ~ engagement

Marita and I met in middle school, and were friends for many of our early years....we even had our "sweet 16" birthday together! Years have past since those days, and I one day got an email from her asking me to meet her to discuss wedding photography, I was shocked, excited, and couldn't wait to meet the man she was going to marry! ... Lets just say they are perfect together!

So along with their beagle (maybe cross) Tyson, we all spent a good portion of Friday morning taking pictures and catching up.
I noted their giggles together, maybe a few inside jokes, and their mutual fascination with snakes..... yup, their that good together. :)

I'm very much looking forward to Marita & Markus's day, and very happy for an old friend finding a true love.

Kelsey & Dean ~ wedding

If the start of 2009 is any indication of my year ahead, I'm so excited. I really feel that I have the best clients, and when you have a great relationship with them, you feel so comfortable working with them, that everything fits.

Kelsey & Dean were married this past Saturday, and had a beautiful spring day wedding at the Inn at Laurel Point. Their wedding was beautiful, romantic, and full of surprises all day. While putting together my blog entry I had a hard time choosing my favorite images, as these two + their amazing wedding party were so fun to work with, I have too many favorite moments.

So congrats to the couple. I loved working with everyone. You are both soo blessed with two wonderful families & the friends you shared your day with. You are a perfect couple. xoxox


The girls all helped Kelsey with the final touches.



Dean promised to wear matching tracksuits when they were old.....



Groomsman Greg (third from left), didn't get the memo this was a "pose off", but we are glad he's smiling!




Beautiful Kelsey! Loved her dress....




Cooper. Could not resist taking this picture.



Father & daughter dance. I cried.... they always get me!

Teresa & Kevin ~ engagement

After waiting many weeks for these cherry blossoms to arrive, June wedding couple Teresa & Kevin were a blast to work with.

With help from pampered little pup Oliver, who reminds me very much of my dog, we concurred a shoot at the Rail yards area. Believe it or not, this was my first engagement session shot there. I had fun, was inspired and could have spent another hour in the location.

Thanks you two and look forward to working with you again soon!