Jenna+Derrick

We just got back from a two week trip to Kansas. We hung out with family and friends like most of us did over Christmas, but we also celebrated something extra special. My brothers wedding. Before I post some images of his wedding day, we snuck in a quick session with some of our favourite friends, Jenna+Derrick.

Sarah+Scott

A couple weeks ago we were in California relaxing with family and friends. While we were hanging out one morning we decided to do a session with my brother in-law Scott and his girlfriend Sarah. Here are a couple of our favourites.

SOPA Square

When we meet clients for the first time they usually ask us, "Do you do photography full-time." We say, "Yes... but we also do design." They ask, "What kind of design?"

I think it is time that we show some of our graphic design work. Whether we are doing work for our Wedding + Lifestyle Clients or Design Clients, we combine our photography and design skills together. SOPA Square is no exception. The housing and retail development is going to be in the SOuth PAndosy area of Kelowna. Life at SOPA is about enjoying luxurious living while making an ecologically conscious choice. We love taking on new opportunities and because this project is so focused on minimizing its environmental impact, we feel so honored to be apart of it.

The work we have done for the project has been the naming, logo + identity design, brochure design, print advertising, website and photography. As the project unfolds, you will be able to find more information at www.sopasquare.com

Busy, busy, busy...

We have been doing lots since our last post. Shooting, designing albums and cards, finalizing new products, booking weddings and even some traveling. Because our schedule is keeping us on our toes, it is now my job (Jon's job) to nurture the blog and keep everyone up-to-date. We also have been pumping out some exciting design work for Adrian Design www.adriandesign.ca which I will include in a post shortly. In the meantime enjoy a wedding we shot this Fall for Allison+Rob. They were a great example of how to add colour into your wedding attire. We loved the bridesmaid dresses! Very Nice!

Carmen+Curtis

They have known each other since they were little, both taking the same school bus to Glenmore Elementary. It wasn't until years later (after graduating high school) when they ran into one another did they see each other in a different light. After Curtis proposed on a trip to Harrison Hot Springs they decided it would be a romantic place to get married, so that's exactly what they did! Two days, and two dresses later they celebrated in Kelowna on the breathtaking lakefront property where Curtis grew up.

Carmen thought every little detail through with the help of Terri Rosenau a wedding event planner originally from Vancouver and now relocated to Kelowna. From their personalized monogram to the beautiful lime green lanterns purchased by Carmen while traveling in Vietnam, everywhere you turned there was something new, special and exciting!


Getting ready to walk down the aisle




The thick dense trees created an absolutely stunning backdrop




Married!


Love the excitement after the ceremony of Curtis's parents


Back in Kelowna, Carmen and her bridesmaids got ready for the second reception in a beautiful suite at the Eldorado Hotel, one of our favourite places for getting ready shots


Stunning bouquet






Carmen and her sisters


Curtis and his brothers


We had some time to do some gorgeous bridal shots of Carmen, isn't she absolutely beautiful




And the handsome Curtis


Curtis was all fun and games and not too interested in the picture process, but we promised Carmen and his mom that we'd get some good ones. I think they turned out great.








Loading onto the dock of the reception after being dropped off by a boat


All the details of the cocktail hour


Entering the reception/dinner area and seeing it all decorated for the first time


Avalon Event Rentals did an amazing job putting up this clear roof tent. It covered the tennis court creating a cozy and sophisticated dinner area. Again look at all those details!






As the sun set everything in the tent illuminated creating a romantic place for a tasty meal catered by the Eldorado Hotel




Thanks guys for having us be a part of your beautiful wedding days!

The Forsberg Family

What a great family! This session was a ton of fun because the five of them were up for anything! We scheduled their session when we knew we'd get the most beautiful light. This allowed us to not only capture this great looking family but the natural beauty of the Okanagan.

Jerel, Brett, Chelsey, Kirsten and Karen


Love this moment we caught of them walking down the mountain, isn't the sky and rock just amazing


They never stopped laughing with each other




Such a great shot of Karen and Jerel






The light was amazing in this grass, we love how each strand of grass glows










Thanks for allowing us the opportunity to capture some family memories that will last a lifetime!