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.

Romantic Red Riding Hood Portrait Session - Okanagan Mountain, Kelowna B.C.

 Thoughts brewing this concept began almost a year ago. The timing was just right we brought this all together to at last bring our vision to life. It was a cold winters day. Leaves had left the trees, ripe red berries had taken their place filling the thorny branches. The sound of wolves howling in the distance of the hills as darkness descended around us.Yes, that's right, wolves!! They brought the spooky Grimm inspired shoot just the right spirit. Wish they'd come a little closer so we could have had them in the images.

  

Beautiful dress was designer  Pronovias of Barcelona 2013 collection - Zingara Cocktail dress   

One last glimpse illuminated by wee lights

Hair: Hair Pin by Melissa Dacre
Makeup: Sublime Makeup Artistry
Dress: Pronovias
Lantern: My own.
Set styling: My good friend and playmate and very talented photographer! Terra Dawn
Clothing Styling: Chelsey Hebert- Bliss Bridal
Location: Okanagan Mountain
Model: Toni Klamut


The gorgeous red cape sewn by the model's talented mother.

Rocky Mountain Wedding Featured on Wedding Bells Blog

A Red and White Rocky Mountain Marriage - Featured in Wedding Bells
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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

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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