Amy + Jeff's Wedding - Kopje Park Okanagan Landing Kelowna B.C.

Amy and Jeff truly are a special couple. There love so true and tender flows through to everyone around them. I joined Amy surrounded with her closest friends as she prepared for her wedding day. One of the most touching moments was when her friends circled Amy to join together to form a prayer circle. They then blessed Amy, Jeff, and their marriage, each friend taking a moment to share their thoughts. It was such a tender moment of such caring and love between friends.

 I was so honoured to be present.

We arrived at Kopje Heritage Park in the Okanagan landing, the boys were waiting so handsome and dashing. Amy's brother sweetly walked her down the aisle bringing her to Jeff whose eyes were filled with tears. They were married in front of their family and friends under a beautiful tree on the edge of the Okanagan lake.

Following the ceremony we gathered the wedding party and family and friends for the formal portraits. The setting was a perfect background  for Amy and Jeff's wedding colours of pink and white with the wild rose bushes growing so lushly on the grounds.

After a brief heavy rainfall the sun came out! We headed down to Carr's Landing for some portraits of Jeff and Amy. .....The light was so gorgeous and made for such romantic moments!

Amy and Jeff had their reception at the Okanagan Centre Hall. It was so beautifully decorated by the bride and groom and their family friends! Vintage touches filled the hall- lace, frames, birdcages, candles, and photos from their engagement session came together so elegantly. 

As twilight drew near Jeff and Amy shared sparklers with the guests gathering together for a fun group photo. A fabulous way to end their evening!

To see a beautiful video or their Wedding day Brown Studio

Makeup - Bri Stein Makeup Artistry

Hair - Mickayla Matvieshen

Amy's Dress -  Maggie Sottero

Bridal Salon - Bliss Bridal

Florist - Creations by Mom & Me

Tuxedos - Moores

Ministers - Kelowna Christian Centre

Ceremony Venue - Kopje Regional Park, Kelowna 

Reception Venue - Okanagan Centre Hall

Cake - Party Momma

Erin - Kelowna Lady Of The Lake Princess 2011

Every year Kelowna has a pageant to help find the new ambassador's to represent our beautiful city throughout our province. As well as across the world visiting our sister city Kasugai, Japan. I am fortunate to be the official photographer for the pageant. This years's Princess is Erin Van Zyderveld. I had the pleasure of getting to Erin better when I photographed her recently as part of her reward for winning the title of this year's Kelowna Princess. Erin also won Miss Congeniality as well as the Randal Redl Community Involvement Award.

Erin in the Chapel at Our Historic Father Pandosy Mission 

We met at Erin's favourite childhood place to go, the historic Father Pandosy Mission. It's a great place for photos, lots of cool old buildings. Just the kind of thing I love! Dancing is one of Erin's passions, so before I knew it she making me happy jumping through the air displaying her dance moves!

Loving the fall berries in the Okanagan.

Erin is the epitome of a beautiful doe-eyed girl!

Amanda & Brock's Wedding at La Casa Resort Kelowna

Wintertime Family Fun !

Family fun in the Okanagan snow!

It's not often that I get to see someone's first reaction to snow other than a small child! I have always loved snow and look forward to our first snowfall and wish for a white Christmas every year. This year I got to share in Sandra's fun as her family from Mexico joined her for the Christmas season. It was a first for all of them ( the snow that is!) and it wasn't long before the three generations were having their first snowball fight! This was my third time photographing Sandra, the first with her extended family. I loved getting to meet Sandra's  loved ones & taking their photos was such a joyful experience, again making me love being a photographer.