The Photo shoot for Perfect Wedding Magazine - Surfer's Edition - Blue Paradise

I recently had the honour of being invited to work with 

Canada's luxury wedding magazine Perfect Wedding. 

It was so exciting!  Such an amazing set, gorgeous model, Vera Gowns, decor and florals out of this world, jewellery that so stunning, oh and the shoes, oh yes, shoes that dreams are made of. 

The concept Surfer's edition- Blue Paradise was created by Perfect Wedding Magazine's  

Art Director / Editor Gordon Cooper.

Brilliant surf inspired Decor was designed by Phillip and Rene of  LD Decor. 

Floral design and bouquets by Vanessa of Lavish Floral and Gifts

The Benjamin Adams London Crystal encrusted peep toe shoes were just delicious!

 Yes, you can describe shoes delicious! I wanted to put them on and dance around ;)

Kendall S- Richard's Models hair and makeup styling by Fashad Shafiekhani and Jessica Wylie 

Custom Nails by Kaen

Damiani Juliette Rose Gold Collection Jewellery  Birks

Strapless Gown by Vera Wang Spring 2013 Collection provided by Blush

Luxurious Red Hydrangea, Orchid and succulent bouquet designed by Vanessa Lavish Floral

 This portion of the Surfer's addition was photographed at Spanish banks. It was a gorgeous evening for the tropical designed table scape full of vibrant florals with the most beautiful orchids. The bouquet was a stunning combination, I loved their ingenious use of bark to create the bouquets handle.

 Table garland and floral designed by West Van Florist

Decor Lonsdale Event Rentals

Fabulous Swarovski Crystal couture jewellery designed by Elsa Corsi

The wedding gown is by designer Vera Wang from her Spring 2013 collection.

Kendall S Richard's Models was such an inspiration, such a flawless beauty.

 Makeup artist Nadia Albano has a magical talent!

It was a beautiful evening as the sun started to set. 

The setting suns golden light reflected over the bay of Spanish Banks. 

At the same time the moon started to rise over Vancouver's English bay. 

It was such a magical moment.

To see the entire story and the rest of the publication look for this cover on magazine stands now.

Cover image by the talented Kristy Ryan

Perfect Wedding Magazine www.perfectweddingmagazine.com

Expecting baby number two! - Maternity and Newborn session - Kelowna Okanagan Canada

I've know Dayna for quite a few years now. It all began with her & Jason's wedding, a young couple so in love. They were beginning their lives together and have allowed me to follow them through the evolution of their marriage and beginnings of their family. Thomas was born just a little over three years ago and I've photographed him through his first three years. It's been easy to fall in love with this little monkey. He's got such a fun-loving, charming little spirit. All of the little girls will be trailing after Thomas! Now there's a new little one on the horizon and of course I had to celebrate the new baby as well! Dayna & Thomas came to my studio and we had a little fun together, unfortunately Daddy had to work, but we'll get him sometime this year I'm sure :)

 I truly believe Dayna is one of the most beautiful pregnant Mommies I've seen!

 Dayna went into labour within hours of our session! Thank goodness she came to see me that day!

Celebrating the last day of just Mommy and Thomas.

One week later a very excited three year old came back to show my his little brother!

Cutest little boy ever!! I just love his sparkly eyes and happy little grin.

Introducing Corson Roy Hatter

Born January 17, 2013

Welcome to the world little one!

Two little boys - Twenty little fingers and toes. 

Oh how I am looking forward to watching these two grow up. 

Congratulations Dayna and Jason. You have such a wonderful little family.

Simple Love with Leah West - A Queen of Hearts

I met Leah in a heart filled local Kelowna Orchard as she was filming her newest video ( soon to be released) for her song "A Simple Love".  She looked amazing in her stunning red gown, like a heroine in a romance novel. I was there to photograph the stills to go with the music video Doug the Video Master was filming. It was such a fun creative collaboration!!

Red Hearts and a Romantic Red Gown, Simply Lovely.

To hear Leah's Song "Simple Love" and the rest of her album "Beyond Words" Click this CD Baby

Doesn't Leah have the most captivating blue eyes?

To follow Leah on Facebook
Leah West's Website
Leah West on Twitter

Singer Leah West - Canada's Newest Indie-Pop Sensation

It was a fateful day that I discovered Leah West's beautiful music. I was creating an engagement slideshow and heard Leah's song  "A Simple Love". I fell in love with it and listened to it over and over again the way I do when I love a piece of music. Her name rang a bell and I looked a little further and found out my daughter's guitar teacher Tom Stinston is Leah's guitar player. Tom's been sending us invites to hear them play for a long time now, but we hadn't made any of the gigs yet. Leah and I became Facebook friends and then met the old fashioned way (Face to Face!) to have some fun shooting together. I just love her creative spirit, I could have photographed her for hours more. Funny how the universe works, we were obviously meant to collaborate, no denying it. 

Leah's dress was so harmonious with the environment - The tumbleweed a perfect accessory- The Okanagan Lake and mountains a perfect backdrop.

Leah West is the winner of the 2011 BCIMA "People's Choice Award" and she was also nominated for 3 other awards, including "Songwriter of the Year" "Single of the Year" and "Pop/Contemporary Recording of the Year". Leah's songs are currently playing on both major and indie radio, as well as over 100,000 commercial buildings. She is consistently one of the most popular artists on Reverbnation, MyBand on Facebook, and has over 1 million plays on MySpace!

As the sun set over Leah and the lake the sky was tinted pink by smoke of the Bear Creek Forest Fire. So dangerous, but such romantic light.

Please keep an eye out for our next portrait session together... Think Gorgeous Red Gown, Red Hearts, Red apple Orchard. Simply Lovely for the video creation shoot of her amazing song "Simple Love"

Leah West's Favourite Photo!

Want to learn more about Leah and her beautiful music? Links right below...

Leah's Official Website
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I woke up this morning to a wonderful email from Wedding Bells magazine . I was thrilled to discover that the editors (who now hold a warm place in my heart) had just featured one of my weddings!!
Dallas and Todd were married July 25, 2010 at the  Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. It was an amazingly beautiful wedding full of the regality reserved for royal couples.
Todd was so handsome in his Royal Canadian Mounted Police red serge, Dallas so beautiful in her Maggie Sottero gown. Dallas' father, a retired Vancouver Police officer proudly escorted his daughter down the aisle.

Dallas + Todd's Wedding ceremony in the Ivor Petrak Room, Fairmont Banff Springs

A Gorgeous Red and White Wedding

I asked them how they met....
She said: "Todd and I met at St. Paul's Hospital in Van. I was working ER and he was doing security prior to getting on the RCMP. I walked up to him and told him I needed the patient restrained and he said no problem, then told me he'd seen my profile on facebook. At the time I had a picture of myself in this red turtleneck and braids from when I was about 6 years old. I told him to add me and the rest is history.........

I think what attracted me to him was that he was a nice guy. Here was actually this really sweet guy. I loved that and loved his eyes.

He said: "I had seen her working before in the ER and knew her name, thought she was really good looking and saw she was friends with some of the same people on Facebook. As Dallas mentioned her little girl picture with pigtails was on the site and thought it was hilarious that someone would put their childhood photo on there so let her know that I saw it. She said to add her, I said I would when I got home, she said, "What you'll poke me and I won't even feel it..." and well as she mentioned, the rest is history. I really love her smile and her sassy, witty humour and demeanour.

I know you were curious to see the photo!

Afternoon Reception in the Mount Stephen Hall- Fairmont Banff Springs

Wedding Bells Blog- Feature Link

Vendors:
Fairmont Banff Springs HotelWedding Dress - Maggie Sottero
Wedding Planner-Elizabeth Algire - Fairmont Banff Springs
Florist - Alpine Flower Gallery
Wedding Cake - Cake Creations

Chair Covers - Get Married in Banff

Videographer- Banff Video
Music - Serenata Piano Trio