Tag: Winter
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Kris + Tyler Ski Winter Engagement
Sun Peaks, BC
What do you get when you find two people who love skiing as much as they love one another? Lots of laughs, lots of snow and lots of colorful ski gear! Kris + Tyler absolutely love skiing together, and it was so cute hearing them talk about their different gear that they love, and all the different places in the world that they want to ski (Japan being the next on their list!) I loved that throughout the whole session, they had so much fun together! They tried to poke each other with their ski rods, they threw snow at one another, and they had no problem trekking through piles of snow up to our knees to get to a good spot! I know they will lead an exciting, adventure filled life together and I wish them both the very best! 
Location: Sun Peaks Resort, Kamloops BC
Scott + Ashley Winter Snow Engagement
Kamloops, BC
It seems like so long ago that we had this much snow in the mountains, but I was so glad to have it looking like a perfect Winter wonderland for this adorable engagement session! I could not be happier for these two to be getting married as they’ve been together for years, and are now living together and going to University in Ontario! Scott is such a funny guy and I’ve had the pleasure of photographing him in another wedding and was delighted to photograph him and his fiancee! Ashley is not only beautiful, but she’s also one of the sweetest people ever! She is tall and stunning, and she has the most wonderful beaming smile when Scott cracks jokes! These two are so cute together, and so in love that I barely had to tell them to snuggle in together to keep warm in the cold surroundings. There is something so inviting about a cold winter day to really warm a session up! Can’t wait for these two lovebirds to tie the knot! So much love to you both! xo
After I made them throw snow everywhere I figured I should be nice, so we went inside by the Christmas tree so that they could cuddle and warm up! 
Location: Sun Peaks Resort + Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
Alysia + Don Maternity Session
Kamloops, BC
In the last couple of years I have started to appreciate the importance of capturing maternity portraits. Maybe it’s because my friends are all starting to have children, or maybe because having a family seems more realistic now that I’ve met my fiance; but either way the unbelievable love that you can see that Don + Alysia have for their baby already is so amazing. Alysia is such a stunning mama, and the way she held her belly, and the love that surrounded her womb was indescribable, and I also know that they have everything ready for their baby, with furniture from Treasure Rooms site included. I love that we had a ridiculous amount of fog over Kamloops this particular morning, and that these two were up for the uniqueness that it would bring to their photos (and I think it totally brought another interesting dynamic!). These two are going to be such amazing parents and I can not wait to meet their adorable little newborn (boy or girl, we will have to wait and see!). Thank you so much for having me capture this special time in your lives! So much love to you all! xo
haha this is how excited Bella is for a sister or brother!!
Tiana + Craig Winter Engagement Session
Kamloops, BC
Tiana + Craig are so wonderfully amazing! Although they were a tad nervous for their shoot, they allowed me to choose the location, and said they were okay with the snow and the outdoors (so we definitely did the outdoors! – I think at one point we were in snow up to our knees! and they didn’t complain once!!!) When Tiana stepped out of the truck I immediately thought she was a Snow White look alike! Her flawless pale skin, beautiful dark hair and stunning green eyes were perfection against the snowy hillside, and with cute Craig by her side these two couldn’t take a bad photo! We had the bonus entertainment of watching their dog bounce around and chase after snow! I can not wait for their September wedding – it’s going to be such an amazing day! So much love to you both! xo
Hair & Makeup: Laine Dagneau with Looks by Laine
Sarah + Brent’s New Year’s Eve Wedding
Kamloops, BC
There are too many good things to say about Sarah and Brent and their wonderful wedding day. First off, it was a New Year’s Eve wedding!!! Such a cool idea because everyone is always looking to get all dressed up and party with their best friends anyways, so why not make it a NYE wedding celebration?! There is always lots of champagne (and this wedding didn’t disappoint on that front, and we were even able to get a sweet New Year Champagne toast with the whole crowd!) and not to mention the popevents vendor list that Sarah had working on her wedding – made for a completely extravagant event! To top all the amazingness off, one of Sarah’s bridesmaids found a bunch of vintage furs from her grandmothers closet that made the perfect winter accessory for the cold outdoors! I’ve known Sarah for years now and I couldn’t have been happier when she told me that her and Brent were engaged to be married! They are so comfortable together and I love how organized and straightforward Sarah is (and I love that she knows this about herself!) and how Brent is so relaxed and totally balances their relationship out perfectly. When they are together it’s just easy – and those are some of the best moments I have from this wedding, is when they are just laughing and talking to each other, so happy and so in love. Couldn’t have asked for a more fun way to celebrate New Year’s Eve than with these lovebirds and all their awesome friends! So much love to you both! xo
Happy New Year!!!!
Vendors:
Ceremony Venue: Mint Springs Farm
Boys getting ready: Manhandler Barber Shop
Hair: Ra Hair Studio
Makeup: Laine Dagneau – Looks by Laine
Event Coordinator & Decorator: Brandy Maddison Event Planning & Design
Florals: Brides & Blooms
Officiant: Bill Abley
DJ: Jesse with Common Sound
Big thanks to my awesome second shooter: Stacey Krolow Photography
Favourites and the Best of Weddings 2015!
I feel completely overwhelmed by all the love and support my business has received over this past year. Never in my life did I think I could have a ‘job’ that I love as much as I do. A ‘job’ that has clients who are more like friends, a’job’ that I’m excited to go to everyday, and a job that is completely different and more amazing everyday. I have also been so fortunate to have traveled to some pretty amazing destinations documenting this incredibly special time in people’s lives, and this makes my heart so happy. 2015 has been the year of collaborating with so many unbelievably talented people. It is truly inspiring to be around such creative people all of the time, and Kamloops is lucky to have so many of these awesome people living in its city! The vendors and venues that go above and beyond to make each bride + groom’s day unique and special is absolutely incredible – you all are my favourite!
2015 was a big year of first for myself personally as well. My boyfriend and I bought our first house together, and then several months later we got engaged!!! After being a part of so many amazing weddings, it makes me sooo excited to be able to plan our own wedding in October 2016 and to marry the most wonderful, compassionate, handsome, loyal, and all around amazing man of my dreams, we already hired the Norfolk Wedding Photography services!!! 2016 is going to be another amazing year!
To all my brides and grooms who trust in my vision, and allow me to have complete creative control when it comes to their photos; to you, I am forever grateful. Happy 2016 to you all! xo
Biggest thanks to ALL the AMAZING vendors and venues who make all this possible!!!
Tasha + Travis Rocky Ridge Ranch Wedding Photographer
Calgary, AB
Photographing Tasha + Travis’ wedding day was extra special for me because I also got to photograph when Travis proposed to Tasha!!! (such an incredible experience!) They were married in an intimate ceremony in Calgary at the Rocky Ridge Ranch, a beautiful little resort on the outskirts of downtown Calgary. We were SO lucky to have one of those beautiful winter days – the ones where it’s cold enough for hoar frost to stick around, but not so cold that you can’t go outside without freezing instantly. As you can see from the photos Tasha was an incredible sport – with nothing but her strapless dress and her new husband to keep her warm, she braved the elements to get some stunning outdoor photos! I have never met a more resilient bride (who did not complain one bit about the cold!), and I was so glad because her stunning pale skin and radiant red hair against the snow and her dark features groom were the perfect match for this December day! The way that Travis teared up and looked at Tasha all day, would melt any girls heart, and these two are just so wonderfully perfect together. So much love to you both! xo
Venue: Rocky Ridge Ranch, Calgary, Alberta
Kelsy + Bryce Kamloops Engagement Photographer
Kamloops, BC
When Kelsy and I first sat down to chat about her wedding day I felt like I had known her for years. She has such a welcoming and friendly nature that you just instantly feel a connection with her! I knew that Bryce was going to be equally as wonderful from all the cute things that Kelsy had told me about him, and about how he proposed (they were on the beach and he kept telling her to look out to the ocean to see the humpback whales so that he could get down on one knee without her noticing!) Their engagement session was on one of the last cold days of winter and we were able to find some beautiful hoar frost and the last remnants of snow to play in! These two are super playful and they didn’t stop giggling the whole time. I also loved that it was a little chilly out and it really gave Bryce an ‘excuse’ to snuggle up to Kelsy to keep her warm! These two are a really great couple and it was so lovely getting to see them interact together, and it made me that much more excited for their wedding day this July!!! So much love to you both! xo
Hair & Makeup: Styled by MUAH, Kamloops BC