Engagement - Erin & Mark

Erin grew up in my hometown - a small community in rural Ontario.
Mark is from Ontario.
God brought them both to a camp in Alberta - where they met and began to fall in love.
And I had the privilege of taking their engagement photos.

So on a freezing cold December day we made our way out to a Christmas tree field near my parents' house. And this was the result.

Mark & Erin - Thank you! And much love as you begin your life together. :)

First Christmas - Allysin & Kyle

Allysin & Kyle were married in July of this year, and to celebrate their first Christmas as a married couple they invited me to document them decorating their apartment for Christmas.

I'm still working on my low light skills, but I'm happy with how a lot of the shots turned out.

Allysin & Kyle also logged their day of getting ready for Christmas. You can find that over on their YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueMf3YFLu3o&t=9s

Engagement - Luke & Candice

This fall I got the absolute best news in the form of a text. It was a picture of one of my dearest friends beaming with a shiny new ring on her left hand. Her boyfriend, Luke had just proposed. :)

A week later I sat with her drinking lattes and hearing about their wedding plans. In that moment I could not keep the joy contained.  And I couldn't be happier that they allowed me to be the one to document such a a beautiful time in their lives.

Candice and Luke - I couldn't be happier for you, or more lucky to call you both my friends. All my love always. :)

YouTube Portraits - Kyle & Allysin

Allysin and Kyle came to me with a portrait request - they wanted really simple portraits on a blank background that could be spliced together to create a YouTube cover photo. 

I don't currently have a studio set up, but I do have a really well lit apartment, so we made our impromptu photoshoot by working one of my blank walls right by a door. 

Aren't they the cutest! You catch Allysin & Kyle over on their YouTube channel and blog. Be sure to check them out - there is always something going on - from Vlogs to Makeup Tutorials to healthy living tips. (And of course they will be featuring these portraits soon!)

And just have to include this one blooper - cause I love it:

Tyler & Emily

The week before my sister's wedding I met the absolute cutest couple. Tyler & Emily celebrated their first year of dating by inviting me to take some photos - and I couldn't be more happy! The light was perfect, and this couple was so kind and easy going.

Tyler & Emily - I am incredibly excited for you and your future. :)