Coal Harbour

Alison & Graeme decided to have their engagement shoot during working hours so we stole some time and headed to a place that was very close to work. Coal Harbour has some great city skyline views as well as the North Shore mountains on the other side.



If you look really close you can actually see the multitude of spring-time flies. There were hordes of them! On our way out Alison & I hid behind Graeme to protect us. Thanks Graeme!!!

Pacific Riding School

Here it is... the secret I was telling you about... something I've been 'working' on for the past 2 weeks...

I got my motorcycle license!

With no blood (thank goodness), a lot of sweat and a few tears here and there (I'm such a girl), I did some professional training with the industry kings of motorcycle racing. The guys at Pacific Riding School are definitely the best anywhere! They all have over 18 years riding experience and continually improve their skills every year in Canada, the U.S. and even overseas. With their skills training, an emphasis on defensive riding and safety I was in good hands.

Thank you Mark, Chris, Dat and Rosie for your smiles and encouragement and Mark for giving me such a hard time! You ROCK! Can't wait for the ride down to Baha!

Barnet Marine Park

The Marine Park may be a bit out of the way if you live downtown but it's a great little hide-away park with picnic tables, hiking trails, boating and a good little beach for sitting in the sun or swimming. It has GREAT views of the North Shore mountains too!


This is where Leah & Douglas come when they have free time. It is (or was) their little secret spot to take walks with their dog and enjoy nature. Leah & Doug are high school sweethearts barely out of college. They're a young couple but they definitely are the real deal as far as finding their soul mate.

A Secret

I have been holding out on you all... I have something I'm really excited to tell you but I'm gonna hold off until Wednesday. It has nothing to do with photography (not directly anyway) but it's something I've been wanting to do for a long time. Check back on Wednesday... (wish me luck).

Gastown

I had the pleasure of photographing Anne & Jason in one of Vancouver's oldest neighbourhoods. There are old lantern-style street lights, cobblestone roads and a tall clock tower run solely on steam (not really, but that's what the city of Vancouver wants everyone to believe). Gastown has a LOT of character which suits Anne & Jason to a tee!

Parvinder & Jay - Reception

The couple had their reception the day after the wedding. To me this is a GREAT way to spread the activities out and enjoy each event individually. For some couples and their guests it may not work but if you can do it, I highly recommend it. Parvinder & Jay's reception was way out in the middle of an industrial park/warehouse district. The venue itself was beautiful inside and well decorated. Outside was another story. But it's a good example that, as long as you have beautiful, soft natural light, you can have amazing pictures anywhere!

Parvinder & Jay

This past weekend I had the amazing experience of photographing Parvinder and Jay's Indian Wedding! The traditions are absolutely beautiful but not any more beautiful than Parvinder and Jay's love for one another. I'm in awe of a love so pure.







Stay tuned for more images!

Los Angeles, California

It's my birthday! I LOVE my birthday!!! However, today was a day of rest and relaxation... I needed it 'cause I spent a non-stop weekend in Los Angeles with some great friends. Thursday I went Salsa dancing all night long. Friday I went to the Grand Opening of a new shopping development in Glendale called The Americana where I shopped til I dropped. Saturday night I went to a hip, happening hot spot in downtown L.A. called Edison (which I HIGHLY recommend checking out - www.edisondowntown.com). I'm exhausted! However, the ironic thing about hanging out with other photographers is that none of us carry a camera when we go out. So, fortunately, there are no pictures that prove I was dancing with reckless abandon.

That being said, one of the highlights of my vacation was actually being photographed by one of the best fashion and commercial photographers in L.A. I went to high school with Paul Rumohr and I was shocked to find out he has been living in L.A. for the past 18 years photographing actors, models and celebrities for a living. Check out his site at www.paulrumohr.com. I told Paul to photograph me like he would one of his edgier, fashion layouts. I later regretted this 'cause he really pushed me hard! I thought I was in good shape but evidently not good enough. He had me balancing in high heels on top of a cliff - my quads were killing me!

As a photographer I'm always the one taking the pictures and I'm never in any of them. For the most part I'm very happy about that. However, I wanted to get back in front of the camera again just to step in the shoes of all my fabulous couples and clients. It's tough being in front of the camera and I want you all to know I know exactly how you feel!