Lori & Silas

I had a great shoot with Lori and her partner Silas last weekend.

The rain held off just long enough for our shoot so that we could have some fun and take some photos!  The dramatic colours of fall enhanced each shot.  Golden browns and cool greys helped to create a beautiful backdrop.

Lori and Silas were full of energy and were willing to drudge through the puddles and muck to get great photos.  Lori has been teaching yoga at the Roundhouse in Vancouver for the last 8 years.  Since the weather wasn't exactly "yoga" weather, our scheduled Yoga photoshoot was switched to more of a "couples" shoot.

I had such a great time with these two.  Thank you to Lori and Silas for reminding me why I love what I do.

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Yoga with Kathryn

I had a lovely shoot the other evening with Yoga instructor, Kathryn Turnbull.  She teaches at the Roundhouse in downtown Vancouver.

She has been practicing yoga for 30 years and recently in the last 3 years, started teaching.  She teaches a beginners "namaste" class where people can learn to endure the physical challenge of yoga.

I myself have tried Bikrams and other yoga routines (such as the one provided in the P90X program).  I must admit that I do not have the physical or mental stamina to practice these routines on a regular basis.  The challenge that yoga provides over other forms of exercise is the sustainability of each pose.  I have never sweated so hard in my life as I have while doing an hour and a half of yoga.  It was the butt kicking of a life time!

So if you yourself are a "yogi", hats off to you for being a powerhouse.  Anyone reading this that thinks yoga is a sissy sport, I DARE you to try it.  If you're a beginner wanting to take on this challenge check out Kathryn's website and sign yourself up for a class! 

Kathryn's Website: http://yogaliving.ca/

Here is a song that I chose for Kathryn's shoot: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHe1PvKALaY

Enjoy these photos. :)

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Yoga on the beach

I met Laurel during a prior shoot in which she bid on one of my sessions at a friends fundraiser - http://www.wamsfoundation.com/ (for MS - check it out).  After my initial shoot with Laurel, we discussed the idea of a yoga shoot on the beach.

I was excited and up to the challenge to capture some of her stunning poses and enjoy the beautiful outdoors.

Enjoy!

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