tida and greg [powell river wedding photography]

Tida and Greg were married this last weekend, bathed in hot July sun (despite the nasty looking clouds in the morning). When I arrived at Tida's family home it was almost surreally quiet, everyone buzzing about, calm and collected. Totally amazing. As was...

The amazing dress - which wasn't anything like Tida had imagined, she said...

And her Mom, putting on the final touches...

And the most fabulous blank wall to feature a stunning bride...

And a beautiful lakeside location to say their vows...

And a groom giving it up for his bride...

And celebrating with champagne...

And toasting the bride and groom...

And the best of family and friends...

And a stunning bride in the sunshine...

(Who just can't help but be her fab self...)

And bling in the bouquet...

And a handsome man in black...

And getting all close...

And to be young and amazingly in love...

And the awesome summer sun...

And last, but not least - having a sweet ride.

My favorite part of the day was in the car on the way back from my session with just the bride and groom, listening to Greg tell me about their engagement. He started with, "It's such a good story." And it was!

Tida and Greg - all the best in your amazing life together. And Greg, if you are ever looking for another gig, I'd be tickled if you'd assist me in getting all my group shots. Way to use the teacher voice!

little lady [kids photography]

All I can say is that a) kids are cute, b) they are very different from shooting my couples and weddings and c) they are totally FUN! I spent the morning with Olivia and her baby sis back in June, and finally found the time to share them here.

Hooray! Finally a non-wedding blog post! Eat your heart out.

Working the jungle-gym out at the local park...

Sa-wing?

Oh, hello delicious sunlight. (This is 8 am, peoples!)

I'll be back to my regularly scheduled blogging soon enough. Ciao!