Ashley & Cory: Summerland, Fire Fighters and Mohawk!

Intoducing Ashley & Cory! Both from Edmonton, Alberta, Cory is a fireman and Ashley is a volunteer firewoman (her dad is also a fireman chief!). They had their wedding in Summerland, BC at the Waterfront Oakanagan Resort, on a beautiful September day. Ashley has the most amazing personality and Cory has the greatest sense of humor. They are a perfect fit! This was such a fun wedding, we hurried back to our hotel room to look at our images right away!

Ashley had such a great dress for the day. She was willing to hike in it too!

Her train was hemmed to the side of her dress! It looks so great!

Best hairdo ever! Ashley's bother and his mohawk and Dan's favorite person of the day.....

Ashley and Cory asked the firehall in Summerland to lend a firetruck for some photos, and they did! We shot all the family and group shots with the truck in the background. Ashley and Cory also brought their gear with them: hats and boots!

We had so much fun with these two and the fire truck!

Pit stop on the side of a highway...she sure did hike in that dress!

Being that we were in Summerland, where there are orchards upon orchards, we had to stop by one and shoot. The apples were tasty!

A church we found in the city center of Summerland....great stone walls, and great pose! Thank you to Ashley's maid of honor for helping with the lighting!

We found this awesome cliff that looked over a vineyard.

Dan was hanging off another cliff to get this shot.....we all held our breath for him!

The ceremony was absolutely beautiful. With a small intimate group, the background of the mountains and water, and beautiful singing by friend and super vocalist Lisa Hewitt...this was the perfect ceremony!


Ashley is so gorgeous! And we were visited by a little duck!

Mohawk and all, everyone was teary-eyed.

After a delicious meal, dancing was enjoyed by all!

Snuck Ashley out of the party for some creatives around the dock and the Resort!

Ashley danced with all the firemen there during one song! It was a blast!

Oh the photobooth. It was a HIT!!! Everyone came and took shots at least twice!

He's so photogenic....

The hats and boots Ashley and Cory brought provided great props!! But boy did they smell smoky!

Cutest little flower girl....her bouquet was a single calla lily! It was adorable!

This couple was hilarious! They are getting married in Edmonton in March 2010! Congrats to you Sara and Steve!

Oh dear! Fire fighters are lots of fun! Very very sexy too! Ashley and Cory, we thought we saw it all until your photobooth!

You guys are the best. We had SUCH a great time with you and your friends and family. We loved every single thing about your wedding! We didn't want it to end!! You are both amazing people and we hope you had an amazing day. Thank you for such great images!

All the best to you in Edmonton!

K+D

Amy & Ken: Just the two of us!

We had a blast with Amy & Ken at their portrait session. We started at the Round House and Aquarious in YaleTown and then headed off to Jericho Beach. You guys rock, you were so much fun and totally up for just about anything. Thanks guys for letting us take artistic license and be creative, we can't wait till you wedding day!

We made day to night with our super high sync speed and "Fancy" Radio Popper flash triggers!!! Love those things!







We love this area of the seawall, so much potential for awesome portraits! Above= Dan's shot... Below= Kat's Shot.... Taken at the same time!






Setting sun for superb light!

Veil shots are always fun too!

Just before the sun sets is one of our favorite times to shoot at the beach, golden tones and moody lighting make for some of our favorite shots!

See you guys in a few weeks.

Can't wait

D+K

Simon & Aline: Nelson adventure and 10 photographers

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We were in Nelson, BC for Simon & Aline's big day and we just fell in love with everything about the whole weekend away. Firstly, Simon and Aline are two super FUN and super AWESOME photographers and almost all their guests were photogs as well... no pressure! On top of great people, Nelson is a really fun and hip town to visit. We had a blast, hope you like the images.



Some cute old buildings all around downtown Nelson, and just minutes from the old fashioned Hume Hotel, a cherished Nelson landmark, where we were staying.


Right across the street from the Hume was the old Court House with a plethora of various backgrounds to choose from.






Two goofs....well one.

They had these unique rings made of tungsten carbide.

Underneath the historic bridge in Nelson.

Having fun with rings and reflections.

The service, outdoors and intimate. There was something unique at this wedding called a ring warming. They passed around the rings amongst the guests so they could pass on their best wishes.

Fun cake cutting times

A little retreat off to the woods for some creative shots


The evening finished off with a huge bonfire and laughs all around. Snapped this one with the smoke from the fire, a glow stick in front of the lens and a 1/64 power sb-26 off camera intentionally flared. They liked this one, being photographers themselves...

Congrats your two!

D+K

Travel: X marks the spot!

5 planes + 2 six hour drives + 1 twelve hour train = fun fun fun!

One trip, turning to another, and another... and somehow all of April is gone...
We'll certainly have a blast while we're away though.

Dan's leaving first on Saturday, bound for Toronto (stop #1) to hang with friend and excellent photog Dexter Quinto for a week of shooting for UFC in Montreal (stop #2). After which, back to Toronto (stop #3...well kinda) for another few days enjoying the local culture and hanging with other pal and super photog Felix Wong.

From There.... dun dunnn dunnnnnn...!

Off to New York City (stop #4...if you count Toronto twice), for a week of meetings, shooting, and Hawt Dawwggzzz. (how do you type a NY accent?) Anywho... Yippee!

From there, we're meeting up in Miami for a quickie VACATION!!! It will be a week of beaches, 30 degree heat (that's ummm celcius) and ink...

Much needed because as soon as we're back, it's May and wedding madness begins, good madness though!

We'll keep you posted, stay tuned for trip images ;)

Best

K+D