Wedding - Luke & Candice

It was a very busy April Saturday, but one filled with magic as I watched one of my best friends marry the love of her life. (You might remember this couple from their engagement photos. ) 

For this wedding not only was I the photographer, but I was also a bridesmaid and learned how to build a rose bouquet to help with the flower arrangements (now let's talk halo!). It definitely took some creative planning, but in the end we pulled it off, and I am just so happy to have been a part of it. 

Luke & Candice are two of the kindest and most compassionate people I know. They both work in the field of social work because they have such a passion for helping people. 
They are cat adopters
Plant growers
Tea drinkers
And Luke is an artist. 

Candice has been my friend since college, and she is always the first to bring people together. 
She extends hospitality generously. 
She remembers birthdays
And anniversaries
And always gives love from the heart. 

I love any reason to celebrate her, and am thankful to have gained Luke as a friend.

All my love to you both always. 

Introducing My Best Friend - Brittany

It was a chilly April evening before our salsa dance lessons when I finally talked my bestie into posing for some photographs.

I think every artist - whether you're a photographer, painter, videographer - basically anyone who loves to capture moments, expressions, the essence of human beings - knows what it is like to have someone they dream of capturing. 

For me one of those people is Brittany. 

The conditions weren't quite ideal. It was chilly, mostly overcast, and a little too late to be considered golden hour, but we grasped the opportunity and made the most of it. 

I actually enjoy the shadowy grain from the lack of light - I think it evokes this brood-y type of emotion in the photos. And combined with shooting at a large aperture - it evokes this feeling of mystery and magic - the city at night. With memories of college midnight coffee runs. Late night birthday dinner celebrations. Or walking home from the bus and being fully aware of how big the city is, and how magical to just be a small, integral part of the thriving essence of a city alive at night . . . or maybe that's just me. :) 

I can't wait to talk Britt into more photos in the future. I'm thinking magic hour and either a field or a forest - which I think would be a great fit for her minimalistic style.

Look for those in the future, but for now - enjoy!

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. :)