cristina.dylan|devoted

this is cristina and dylan.  two of the most caring, devoted, in-love people i know - and i'm not just saying that because they're my friends.  i was given the honour of being one of dylan's groomsmen (which of course means i couldn't be their wedding photographer, but i had a hand in helping choose one for them.)  in the summer, i had the pleasure of shooting their engagement session and giving life to some ideas that i've been dying to try out for a while.  needless to say, these two brought those ideas to life without much effort - such is the magic that exists between them.  the perfect place for this lively couple: Playland!  nothing else says "vancouver" and "fun" better!

there are so many things that this photo says

peace

happiness

tranquility

there's no wonder why these two are so perfect for each other

these moments kept happening during the shoot

here's a shot for the parents' album

and one for the couple's wallet

even more fun...

apparently they've been hiding their modelling career background

the crowd-pleaser (and i'm not just talking about the ride!)

 who knew playland could be this romantic?

swings!

congratulations, cristina and dylan! you're a shining inspiration to us all.  here's to many more photographic moments!

jen.stefan|love

words can't being to describe the amazing day that was jen and stefan's wedding. the day was filled with so much joy, excitement, song, dance... and love. it's no wonder so many people came to witness these two incredible people join together in holy matrimony.

so instead of words, i'll let the pictures tell the story.

 

 

 

  

  

  

  

married!

  

  

  

skytrain! what a creative idea from the two of them!

  

 they are so perfect together, their smiles say it all

 

 

  

  

 

  

 the idea for this photo had been swimming in my head for the longest time and i'm glad jen and stefan were the ones to give it life!

 

  

i love the traditional tea ceremony and the intricate details 

 

Thanks for the chance to be witness to the most amazing union ever and for the opportunity to capture my most amazing photos yet!  It was truly a pleasure spending the day with you!

nicole.brock|extraordinary

nicole and brock are genuine, down-to-earth people with a love for life that is rivaled only by their love for each other.  their concern for others was obvious in the way they handled the small details of their wedding.  from ensuring that their make-up and photography crew was fed and hydrated, to seating their wedding party with friends and family - these two wanted to show the people who cared about them that they care about them too.

patient and calm, nicole

 the maid of honour waiting for her turn

making it official!

 

 

 these two look absolutely perfect together

 photogenic, brock 

 

congratulations nicole and brock!  (and yes, baby photos for sure ;)

you and i are unstoppable

though i wasn't the official photographer for my sister's wedding, i couldn't help but take a few photos when no one was looking.  i'm proud to say that i am now a brother-in-law to my sister's husband (great to have you in the family, Rob!)  if you missed it, i took their engagement photos earlier this year.

 

here's daughter and mother getting done up

she's come a long way from being "just my sister"  i remember when she used to be taller than me and had hair down to her waist

 

doesn't mom look absolutely beautiful here? i'm sure i'm not being biased or anything

 

i couldn't resist doing some detail shots

 

oh! what's this? a sweet note from the husband-to-be

 

the reception after the wedding was not lacking in entertainment, that's for sure

 

yes, lion dancers as well (sis, you did an awesome job of planning this wedding!)

 

aww... first dance

daddy's girl - all grown up (it's a good thing they both know how to dance the fox trot!)

i know a lot of you are wondering what happened to the ceremony photos.  well, out of respect to the official photographers at sakura photography (and because i was part of the ceremony) i opted not to bring the camera with me to the church.  however, if you wish to see the photos (and they're pretty amazing - mark and leslie you guys are awesome!) you should visit their website. congrats again, athena and rob!