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WOW is all I can say for this incredible family! What a beautiful lovely group of people! Ashley contacted me a few weeks ago and as soon as we met for coffee I knew what a special family this was from the way all the kids interacted together and with Ashley to their contagious smiles and giggles.
We decided on a nature walk at Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve in Chilliwack BC last Sunday. We had the perfect weather, the kids were amazing, the scenery was gorgeous, and we had a great time running around, meeting frogs and dragonflys, and jumping in puddles! And let me tell you, Ashley was fearless! She tossed off her shoes before I could even look up from my camera and the next thing I know, she was leading the girls into the biggest puddle that you ever did see – she is not afraid to get down and dirty and it was awesome to see and so much fun!

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to fly out East to where my father lives to not only witness his marriage, but also to help capture the moments to follow for them to cherish forever. They put together a beautiful wedding, and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house during the ceremony. Don (dad) & Elsa, you two are a beautiful couple.

Sneaking in a few moments to themselves before the ceremony begins – I love capturing the moments where people don’t think I’m around. . 😉

The first kiss.

What a beautifully decorated reception – elegance at it’s finest!

The first dance.

And let me tell you, these two know how to dance!!!! It was amazing and heartwarming to watch the way these two hopped on the dance floor and held their own all night long! It was fantastic to see, and left all the kids in shock and wonder at seeing their parents diggin it up on the dance floor! Way to go you two!

A few of my friends have their own businesses that are all in different stages of start up! One thing I offer that isn’t quite as common is product shots. Take a peak below to see a few that I’ve been working on lately (ALL of these products are absoultely amazing, I use them myself and swear by them!)

NEU Skin Botanicals – Chilliwack BC (http://www.neuskin.ca)

Indulgent Doggilama – Kelowna BC (http://indulgentdoggilama.ca/)

Annika’s Reflexology – Abbotsford, BC (http://annikasreflexology.com)

I have known the Penner family for years now, back when they were newlyweds and I was still in high school! Now, they have two beautiful girls, Alexa and Elyse, and we all found ourselves relocated to Chilliwack. I am so grateful for this amazing lovely family’s friendship and I had a fabulous time with them on a lovely summer evening!

Beautiful Elyse – man, she’s not even two yet but does this girl know how to pose!

Haha – we decided to try and get a few couple shots of Jared & Erika together and Alexa just couldn’t bare to be away from them for a moment longer – what a cutie!

Part of what I enjoy so much about my job and family portraits is making sure the kids are not only happy and enjoying the experience but that I make it special for them. The girls love to have tea parties – so where better than in the middle of the field to have a family tea party?

We were lucky enough to get a few shots in their backyard. Erika has completely overhauled this old wornout church pew – isn’t it beautiful?