Dancing in the rain with Jen & Josiah

If you live in Vancouver, you know that it's raining about 80% of the time and sunny, the other 20%. While most people aren't thrilled with our exorbitant amount of liquid sunshine, we've also become fairly accustomed to it.  Though, I didn't think my beautiful bride Jen was going to let the rainy day of her wedding, roll so easily off of her back...

We spent so much time laughing in our gumboots, running around Fort Langley while clinging onto umbrellas, that we didn't really pay much attention to it.  But that's not to say that a stop for a hot chocolate afterwords, wasn't in order to warm up!

This was my third time photographing Jen & Josiah.  After our first photoshoot together of their family as a whole (they had just adopted their rescue dog Topper), we became instant friends.  I have so much fun with these two, it never feels like work when I'm shooting.  I couldn't have been more thrilled when they asked me to capture and be a part of their special day.  It was a lovely, intimate wedding with perfect little touches that reflected both Jen & Josiah.  There was enough food to feed an army, one of the coolest wedding cakes I have ever seen and some of the loveliest family, friends and guests I have had the pleasure of meeting.

If life has taught me anything (and continues to teach me), always make the most of a moment.  I think back to when I was a kid and never once did I ever worry about getting dirty, being late or having awful hair.  Life is fleeting...  So don't ever be afraid to get messy and if ever you can, go dance in the rain.  That's what they made towels for.

Congratulations Jen & Josiah!! xox

Blog post song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2XPDP6KkkE

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The Aarts Family

You can tell a true Vancouverite by their disregard for the rain.  Living here we become so used to the drizzly days that we don't let it impact our everyday routine.

It was no different for my photoshoot with the Aarts family this weekend.  Regardless of the rain, we set out for our photo adventure.  Their little boy Emry was full of energy and exploration and was the one to set the tone for our shoot.  We ran around, got a little wet and dirty, but none the less had a great time.  I really enjoyed capturing the dynamic of the Aarts family!

Here's a song for rainy days when you'd like to be on a plane heading somewhere sunny and warm...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFTvbcNhEgc

Enjoy!

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Nicci & Bobby

My beautiful Step-Sister and her ruggedly handsome boyfriend Bobby called me up and asked me if I wanted to do a photoshoot for them.  Obviously, I was more than happy to oblige.

Nicci, Bobby and I had a great time playing around in the rain.  We captured some very cool shots with the help of Mother Nature.  The raindrops in some of these photos sparkle like little diamonds.  These two had such a great chemistry and it was easy to see how much they love one another.

I really enjoyed getting to spend some time and have some laughs with my little sis, and of course Bobby too.  I also had the pleasure of meeting their new puppy Cici, a 10 month old rescued Rottweiler.  She was an absolute sweetheart.  Except for all of the drool...

Here are the photos from our shoot.  Enjoy!

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Kristin & Jeff's Engagement Shoot

Earlier on in the year, I donated a photography package to a fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Society of Canada.  The fundraiser was held at the River Rock Casino, in Richmond.

Kristin and Jeff were the recipients of the package and contacted me to do an engagement session.  

We me up at Steveston's, Garry Point Park.  There, we captured some beautiful moments in the rain.  It was great to meet this lovely couple.  It was their first ever photoshoot and they were very warm and wonderful.

This song is for Kristin & Jeff:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j82FBbgpUy4

Here are some of my favorite photos from our photoshoot...

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