Leanne & Derek | Fort Langley Wedding Photos

The days leading up to Leanne and Derek's wedding suggested there would be a lot of rain and possibly thundershowers.  However, it could not have been more beautiful!!  It just goes to show you that there's no point in stressing about it because BC weather changes hourly.  Gary and I had an outdoor ceremony for our wedding 8 years ago and a very terrible back up plan in case of rain so I know the stress that can come with weather on your wedding day:)  

Leanne and Derek are awesome. I feel like I say this so often, but wow, we are so fortunate to have such amazing brides and grooms to share the day with.   Gary and I know both of their families through teaching them back in the day so that always adds an extra awesome dimension to it all.   Derek and Leanne are neighbours and have been their whole lives.  Isn't that awesome?    While the girls were getting ready, we could peek across the street and see Derek and the guys getting ready.  It is so special that they have such a history and just know each other's families so well.

Without further ado, here is some of their day...

{They actually had their `First Look' and portraits taken before the ceremony.  Photos were taken in the field at the entrance to Bedford Landing and then in Fort Langley.}

Derek and Leanne, thank you for having us be a part of your big day.  We loved it!
Love, Louise and Gary

Miller & Lily | Stewart Farms Family Photos

I am so thankful that we got this session in when we did!  The weather has been so tricky lately and the evening we did this, it was perfect.   I love Stewart Farms in late September as the apple orchard is full of apples...must remember that date for next year!  It was the perfect setting for two energetic children.  Miller has just turned one and big sister Lily enjoyed celebrating it by playing with the balloons and possibly eating the Oreo off of his cupcake before he had a chance to :) 

I have a few tricks up my sleeve when photographing little kids and they loved each one of them, phew!  Hiding behind the reflector, apples on my head, singing `Happy Birthday', and the `Don't smile!' all seemed to work.  Brandy and Andy, it was great to see you and your family again...sorry I subjected you to my singing.  

I love the photos below because it is exactly what Gary did with our kids when they were little and they would respond the same way.

Happy first birthday, Miller!

Love, Louise

Violet & Hendrik | Mini Family Session

I really think that mini sessions are perfect for a two year old :)  Twenty minutes, one good spot...happy kids (and therefore happy mom and dad!)!   Here are Jason and Marla's family photos with their newest addition;  3 month old Hendrik!

Aw, you two are so cute :)

Williams Park Extended Family Session

You might remember the first family from their session last October.  Well, this time they had a full extended family session back at Williams Park.  Little Lucas is just 1.5 years old and he stole the show...especially when he was playing  in the stream at the very end of the session and ended up completely soaked!  Here are some pictures of my very last extended family session.  Thanks for organizing it Lisa, so great to get to know your extended family.  Your father-in-law reminds me of my own dad and I'm glad I finally got some smiles out of those boys.  Enjoy!