Happy New Year

Welcome to 2014 friends! I feel like I have been MIA forever... but really it has only been about 10 days. I guess time flies when you are having fun.

I had a wonderful Christmas and a spectacular New Years. I spent most of the holidays out in my home town and hung out with family. We had the typical excessive amount of food, nice walks in the country air and plenty of relaxing.

 For New Years Eve I was lucky enough to be asked to do some of the photography for Starfish Events Las Vegas New Years Party at the Marriott hotel. It was a huge party and a great time. The top floor was set up as a casino and all the guests were given $100 in Casino money. On another floor there was a dance floor with a DJ and entertainment that included pole dancers (The women pole dancing were amazing... I think I awkwardly stood in the middle of the dance floor staring at them for about 15 minutes at one point. Wowzers they were awesome).

Usually working on New Years Eve means that you don't get to ring in the new year with your handsome husband. I'm lucky enough to say that was not the case for me and this good-looking man was right there to give me a kiss at midnight. Not only does he look handsome in a suit, but he is also a champ at carrying camera equipment when my arm gets soar. 

I think 2014 is going to be an awesome year. I have a fun photo announcement coming soon, so keep your eyes on the blog if you want to score yourself a free photo session with your truly.

xo B

Christmas Tree Hunt with the Steckly Family

I got to tag along with Brittany and her family while they chose their Christmas tree this year. Not only does this Mom have an awesome name (aka the same name as me), she also has the perfect little family. Her and her hubby John will be in serious trouble when their daughter Riley grows up, she is already melting hearts with her gorgeous big eyes!

Brittany and I have been friends since we were kids. This may seem strange, but there was a point in elementary school when we looked quite similar. I realize these photos are not good evidence of that point, but believe me, when she was a long-haired brunette and I before I hit a big growth spurt, we looked like sisters. Clearly we are no longer twins since Brittany is a blonde bombshell these days. 

I hope everyone has a wonderful time this Christmas sitting around their Christmas tree!

Seriously... how cute are these little kiddos!

Once we found THE tree, Riley was fascinated watching John cut it down. She was having so much fun.

I promise I offered to help John drag the tree out, but he was having none of that. Clearly he did not need my help.

The ladies is this family are so gorgeous it blows my mind.

xoxo B

Taylor and John ~ Couple Session

Only 2 more sleeps till Christmas! Anyone else excited? I know I sure am!

 

Since some of us are burried under ice and snow, I figured a little couple session might help you keep warm today. 

 

Isn't Taylor a total beauty!!

xo B

Some wedding catch up

 Sometimes I feel like I am always playing catch up. Anyone else ever feel like some weeks they just can't get caught up let alone ahead? Well that is what my last few weeks have been like. Don't get me wrong, I am not really complaining... more just vocalizing facts. The truth is, all my busyness comes from meeting clients, photographing amazing people and editing sessions. All of which are things that make me happy. Although there is a small part of me that wishes I could catch up on Walking Dead (oh my gosh... I am hooked on that show... please no spoilers), I am nothing but happy to be doing something that I am passionate about.

With all that being said, a little while ago I got to 2nd shoot a wedding with one of my fave ladies and photographers, Laura Kelly. Her clients were so wonderful and spending a day with Laura is always an absolute pleasure. I never got the chance to share any of my photos from the wedding, so here are a few of my favorites for your Friday viewing pleasure!

 

I hope everyone has a great weekend! I will be finishing some Christmas shopping and doing an engagement session at the Arboretum! I'm very excited, so fingers crossed Environment Canada is lying about the freezing rain!

xo B

Jess and Paul ~ Holiday Couple Session

When you first meet Jess and Paul you kind of wonder how they ever got together. They are the couple that seems so different and yet are so perfect for each other. Paul makes me think of a bull in a china shop at times (but like a big giggly bull, not a mean bull). Jess on the other hand is so soft and smooth in the way she moves and talks - she just makes you feel at ease. Together they are nothing short of awesome. I consider myself a funny person, but being with Paul and Jess makes me feel like a need to loosen up a little. They just have so much fun in life together.

 

I first met Jess in grade 9 biology class in our small town. She had orange and pink hair and was clearly cooler than me. We have been friends since and even though she moved away while we were still in high school we never lost touch. Her and Paul got married last September and nothing seems to stop these two from loving each other and loving life. They really are an inspiration. 

 

Jess no longer has orange and pink hair, but she is still completely stunning (and probably STILL cooler than me)

Paul may be able to grow a Grizzly Adams beard... but he is really just a giant kid at heart.

xo B

Sarah and Jon ~ Holiday Mini Session

Sarah and Jon were the first mini session I did the other weekend and let me just say they really got the day started awesome! Sarah is absolutely stunning and I firmly believe she couldn't take a bad photo if she tried! Sarah is actually the amazing creator behind Sarah Walsh Bridal and her bridal jewellery and acessories are as gorgeous as she is!

 

Her and Jon were a ton of fun to photograph and they are a lovely couple. Although their pooch is not the most friendly fur ball he sure does love Sarah and Jon, and I guess that is what matters. (I don't feel guilty saying this beacsuse even Sarah admits he is not a people-person... or would it be a people-dog? That doesn't sound right either, I'm just going to assume you know what I am trying to get at here).

 

Side note, the sun in Sarah's blonde hair kind of makes me want to be a blonde. Although anyone who has seen me blonde will know this is an inclination I should not follow.

 

Only 9 days left till Santa comes! This is exciting, but also makes me very aware of the fact I am not done my Christmas shopping.

xoxo B