Eva & Felix

We have had a year of the most wonderful weddings! I feel like I'm repeating myself week after week, but it's true - we had another fantastic day with Eva & Felix. I want to make a special mention of all the people that helped these two plan and coordinate their wedding day, especially Karia.

Eva's shoes


The Church


Their programs


This was taken while Eva was tying the rings onto the ring "pillow". She had no idea that I was taking it - I actually had to climb into a plant for this shot. I love how crisp her eyelashes are.


After the ceremony



Our new favorite photo locations



The First Dance

Award Winning Photo

I am so excited to announce the Stephen has won another award in the very prestigious WPJA contest. This time he has taken second place in the Engagement Category! I'm so proud of him!

Any of you that know Steve and I know that we have a very healthy competition going with each other. We each try to out-do the other at every opportunity. It's all in good fun and it helps to motivate us to reach a higher level in our work. And while we are each other's biggest competition, we are also each other's biggest fan, and we get to share in each other's successes.

So, we add another award to the Tying the Knot collection!

Here is the winning image of Andrew and Jen:

2007 Commissions

We have been receiving tons of inquiries about our availability for 2007. And most of the people that are calling end up disappointed as we have already been commissioned for their dates. This is especially tough for us as a number of these inquiries are from former bridesmaids, groomsmen, guests or referrals from some of our favorite clients!

So, if you are planning to get married in 2007, and you would like us to photograph your wedding, please call and check our availability before you book your venues. We are happy to give you two or three dates that we're still open so that you have the flexibility you need for your venue booking, but if you choose your date and book your venue before you call us...we may already be commissioned for someone else.

Priscilla & Jason

I know, I know...I'm late blogging this wedding. But seriously, how do you even start with a wedding like this one? Priscilla and I have been in touch fairly regularly since November and I have to say that I could not wait to photograph this event. It was like getting a chance to hang out with an amazing friend the entire day. And to see her have her wedding unfold just the way she wanted...well it was priceless!

Priscilla is gorgeous! And she is made even more beautiful by the fact that she doesn't know how gorgeous she really is. Truly! And Jason is just such a great guy. These high school sweethearts compliment each other perfectly.

For once, I'm at a loss for words and I am going to let the images speak for themselves...

The shoes:


The Girls:


Priscilla:


During the trolley ride to the ceremony:


Waving to the guests:


On the way to the photo session:


Working with the couple:





And we can't forget the guys! These guys were awesome...they did everything we asked of them without question. I love this shot:


After some very emotional speeches, the dancing began:



And in what was an incredibly generous gesture, the next dance that Priscilla and Jason announced was the father/daughter dance. But, it wasn't a dance for Priscilla and her father (that came later). It was a dance for Jason's sister and father. Jason's dad had been in an accident before her wedding and while he was able to walk her down the aisle, they never had their dance together. Well, tonight they did, and they both were overcome by emotion throughout.

And that summed up, for me, the incredible people that Jason and Priscilla are. How lucky we are to have met them.

Congratulations guys!

Tying the Knot - Photographers of the Year?

We are so excited that Tying the Knot is once again making news!

Steve and I have been nominated as one of the Top Photographers of 2006. I've taken the following from the bludomain blog so you can read all about it:

Blu's Photographer of The Year 2006 Nominees

** BluDomain has collected a years worth of data. Anytime someone mentioned another photographer in a "good way" we put a star next to their name. We finalized the list and it was obvious who other photographers admired, were inspired by, looked up to, and bragged about. Now just because you didn't make this years list doesn't mean you weren't on our "Stardom Map" The map was continuous and lit up our office, we used metallic stars. We had to cut the list and that is always hard however we are very happy with the results.
Now it's your turn to be inspired as I interviewed each one of them. Same interview different day. At the end.. you will VOTE BluDomain's 2006 Photographer of the Year. That photographer will win a $500.00 cash prize and more but most importantly the prestigious title of being Blu's Photographer of the Year 2006 and of course the trophy will be presented.

To read all about Tying the Knot, click here!

We are among some incredible company - truly the world's best wedding and portrait photographers - and we can honestly say that is an honour being nominated.

Lisa & Jeremy

Lisa & Jeremy are two uniqiely beautiful people who knew what they wanted and their wedding reflected that. The ceremony was held in Williams Park under the trees. The entire bridal party was barefoot and their families and friends were encouraged to be dressed in their casual best. It was a day filled with love and family.

Lisa and Jeremy both got ready at Lisa's parent's home. While Lisa was having her make-up done, Jeremy was in the back yard enjoying the pool. She could see him the entire time which made her excitement level even higher. Lisa chose to wear a less popular style of dress, choosing something that reflected her style. She looked like a Greek goddess - she was stunning.




These two chose to see each other before the wedding and to have their photos taken at the park. Their first moments together were joyful - they are so obviously in love.



One of the most important parts of the photos was that they be outside, at the park, and involve water.




The ceremony was truly one of the most moving I have ever witnessed. When the worship song was sung and the entire group joined in the singing, the emotion that filled the air was palpable. I have to admit, I was also caught up in it and may have shed a tear or two. It was joyful and bittersweet as the song was also one that had powerful memories of Jeremy's mother attached to it. And while she may not have been there in person to witness the wedding, her presence was felt in the joy of the moment.




On a personal note, I have to say that Steve and I left the wedding feeling like we were family. The Wendlands are so welcoming and warm...and their dear friends, the Carlsons, are some of our favorite people. Everytime we see them we feel like they are family and we can't wait until the next time.

Lisa and Jeremy - thank you!

John & Christina

Wow - I don't even know where to start with these two. What a fantastic couple!

I was so excited to get to the wedding today...John and Christina have such infectuous energy and they are so obviously in love. From the moment we walked into the girls' rooms at the Marriott Pinnacle, we felt right at home. Chirstina was relaxed as her hair was being finished. Everyone was having so much fun.

Here is a shot of her having the final touch up of her hair - unposed:



At Cecil Green, John and Christina made it official! In a ceremony filled with laughter and tears, these two affirmed what they already knew in their hearts. It was a touching moment.

After a light lunch and the Tea Ceremony, we were able to spend some time with these two and their bridal party. We took a few images around Cecil Green and then headed into the city. There was a fair bit of time scheduled for photos, so we decided to take it easy and keep everything relaxed. A game of pool and a little food was just what everyone needed.



We took the bridal party on a walking tour of the city...I always feel so bad for the girls when we do this - their feet get so sore.





When the photos were complete, it was off to Kirin for the reception. Steve and I have been to Kirin many times (most recently at Becky and Darren's wedding) and we have never seen the restaurant look the way it did tonight. Chris' brother Dave took care of most of the details of the reception and he did an unbeleivable job. If he ever wants to go into wedding planning, Steve and I will promote him like crazy! Every detail was considered and it looked spectacular!

Thanks guys - we had so much fun with you all!

Alison & Mark

Ali & Mark chose the most beautiful settings for their celebration: The Vancouver Club and St. Andrew's Wesley. The amount of time that Ali and her family spent putting the wedding together was evident from the moment we walked into the Club. Everything was still being set up and everywhere we looked we could see people working to make it perfect. And it was - the tables were stunning, the flowers were beautiful and the dresses were spectacluar.

Ali is an elegant beauty and she had Manuel Mendoza create a dress for her that complimented that elegance. It fit her perfectly and, like all of Manuel's creation, enhance her beauty. The dress was the perfect accessory.



Here is Ali waiting for the ceremony to begin:



After the ceremony and some photos around the church, it was off the the waterfront for some more photos. Ali and Mark rode in a beautiful old Rolls Royce driven by the lovely Mr. Joseph. It was such a pleasure to work with Ali and Mark, and their bridal party. They were a fun bunch and kept the atmosphere relaxed.

After photos it was back to the Club for the reception. The interesting thing about Ali is that she grew up in North Vancouver and we attended the same school. I'll admit, I'm a little older than she is, but I still wondered with the North Van connections if I would see someone I knew. And sure enough, Margaret and Glen Cobb were there. The Cobbs gave me my first job at the age of 12 babysitting their three children. It's always disconcerting to hear "Jennifer Henfrey?" and to forget for a moment that that was my name before I married Steve. It was so lovely to see the Cobbs and spend a very brief time catching up with them. Mr. Cobb paid me the lovliest compliment when her told me that even at 12 or 13 I was full of confidence and that he always knew I would succeed.

Here are some of our favorites:

Kaaren & Mark

Even though we are in the midst of a 4 wedding weekend, I just had to take some time today and post about this wedding. I think Kaaren, aka Pickles, was the most excited bride we have ever had. Ever. She was literally bouncing, she was so excited to marry Mark.

It was one of the most emotional ceremonies that we have been part of. Everyone in the audience was crying, and even the Marriage Commissioner shed a few tears. This was a celebration of love that literally had no boundaries. You could see and feel their excitement with every moment that passed. Mark could not stop smiling the entire time, although I think I may have seen a tear or two in his eyes. And Kaaren just embraced the emotion of the moment and let her tears and smile co-exist. It was beautiful.




After their walk down the aisle, punctuated at nearly every step with a kiss, Kaaren and Mark were surrounded by family and friends and smothered with hugs and congratulations. There were tears in everyone's eyes as they embraced the couple. With all the touching moments take place around us, one really stood out to me. Mark and his father embraced under a huge tree and both were overcome. It was such an incredible moment that I had to keep the camera up to my eye to hide the fact that it brought me to tears. And still does as I write this.



We took advantage of the beautiful setting to take family photos, and then we had a few moments alone with Kaaren and her new husband. The sun was setting and the light only served to highlight the obvious love and happiness these two share.




And Kaaren loved her flowers, so I had to include one shot of the bouquet!

A Marathon Weekend

Hey Folks! We just wanted to let all our loyal blog readers and clients know that we have a busy, busy few days ahead of us. We have four weddings this weekend - that's right four! We start this evening with Kaaren and Mark and then we have Ali and Mark on Saturday, John and Christina on Sunday, and Lisa and Jeremy on Monday.

If you're trying to get in touch with us, email is going to be the best way. We won't answer the phone when we're shooting, obviously, but we'll check our email every day.

Keep an eye on the blog next week - we'll have all four up as soon as we can.

And just in case you may have forgotten what we look like, here we are:



A huge thanks to the Boutwells for that gorgeous shot of us! And if haven't check them out lately, they have just launched an amazing new site. You'll find it here: www.boutwellstudio.com.