Baby Jasper | Family Photos

I have known Jeff and Christina for about 5 years as we attend the same church and care group. Christina and I each had two boys around the same time so that just means that we `get' each other and are having to learn a whole lot about boy stuff. Two weeks ago, they welcomed baby boy #3, Jasper, to their family! Here are some pictures that I took of the family, with big brothers Carter and Seth...

{Almost looks like a smile below:)}

{Family photo with everyone looking. We tried a few with everyone singing but that might not be the best strategy for normal facial expressions..now I know!}

{Aren't they sweet?! Carter, on the right, is the youngest paleontologist that I know:) }

{Congratulations Jeff and Christina! We are so happy for you all and look forward to getting to know Jasper over the years to come.}

Leanne & Kyle | Wedding Sneak Peek

It was a gorgeous weekend and here is our gorgeous bride. The picture on the right shows how cold it was. The wedding party was super brave and we made it about 1.5 hours outside, although, my toes are still cold:) Many more pictures to come over the next few weeks! Hope you had a fabulous weekend.

Art & Wilma | 35 Years

So this family session is extra special because it is the family of my best friend, Lynette. Lynette is a very beautiful person, inside and out, and I'm so thankful to have her in my life. We met on the first day of grade eight and have had many wonderful adventures since then (like adventure racing and climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro!). This session was to celebrate her parents 35th wedding anniversary and the goal was to get a family portrait. I would also like to take a second to point out that her brother, George, is a double lung transplant recipient (about 5 months ago) and he is doing so wonderfully! If you are not an organ donor, and live in BC, please click here, it just takes a second.

{Below are Kim and George. I think they were actually one of the first weddings that we ever did. You look wonderful George (well, you too Kim!).}

{Next up, Lynette and Bryan. Love you guys and I'm so glad you found each other...and I will take some credit for that:)}

{And the lovely couple, celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary! Their home is so welcoming. When I arrived at their home to take pictures, I went into the kitchen and there was the whole family sitting together eating. I have so many great memories of sitting around the table with this family.}

{We just went around the entire house taking pictures along the way...}

Congratulations Art and Wilma on your anniversary. I could say a million things here about your family but I will just say that I'm glad that you were part of my life growing up and because Lynette will be my friend forever, you're stuck with me!

Happy 1st Birthday Blake!

Blake and big brother Connor came over for a brief studio session to document their birthdays! You might remember them from their cute session in September.

{Blake just turned one and Connor just had his third birthday! Happy birthday boys!}

{I know I'm not showing many pictures but I'm trying to get all caught up before the December weddings begin!}

Andrew & Charis | Wedding Photos

Sweet, sweet couple. They were so laid back and easy going, even though the weather was a little less than friendly. These two had their very first date at Wendel's in Fort Langley, so it was only fitting that they had their wedding photos there too! Andrew and Charis met just over a year ago but Charis says that it feels like they've known each other their whole lives:) Okay, there's a lot of pictures to get to, so here we go. I met Charis at the hairdresser's house where it was packed full of her family and bridal party:)

{Her niece, Janae, was LOVING the whole process and was so excited about wearing her very own princess dress.}

{Do you see all the women on the stairwell? Once her hair and make up were done, it was off to her mother-in-laws to finish getting ready!}

{Charis getting into her dress was very amusing. It had to go over her head and it seemed like she was a little claustrophobic or maybe just afraid of wrecking her hair, I'm not sure! Regardless, it was funny:)}

{Lots of love for Charis!}

{Then, off to the ceremony!}

{What an adorable bunch of flower girls. They are their nieces and I believe they are all just about one month apart, besides the twins of course! There were a bunch of cheerios scattered throughout the wagon to keep them occupied and happy. The sweet little ring bearer did a great job pulling them down the aisle and fortunately did not gain too much momentum!}

{I love being at the back and catching the father/daughter moment before they walk down the aisle!}

{Two photographers, two perspectives.}


{Awesome moment with the exchange of rings...Charis actually dropped the ring and it bounced down the stairs! That definitely helped the two of them to relax:)}

{We went to Derby Reach to have some family photos done before the rain came and we made it just in time! We also managed to get a full wedding party photo before the kiddos needed to go have their naps:) Check out Charis with her newest niece, just 3 weeks old!}

{You can't even tell that they were freezing! We had a few minutes with just the couple before the family had all arrived so took the opportunity to get some shots there first.}

{Getting a nice honk of congratulations from the tug boat!}

{And then we went a few minutes down the road, to Fort Langley, for the remainder of their photos.}

{Where it all began....Wendel's. Then off to the community hall where the fall leaves were looking gorgeous!}

{At this point, it started raining so we went undercover for a bit...}

{While the rest of the wedding party warmed up at Wendel's, we went down to the dock area to get just a few more shots. They were such good sports in the rain!}

{And then it was off to the reception...}

{Gorgeous cake!}

{Congratulations Andrew and Charis! I hope you had an awesome honeymoon in Hawaii and we wish you all the best in all the years to come. Welcome to the neighbourhood, Charis:)