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Anyone who knows me KNOWS I LOVE dogs. I’ve grown up around them, had them my whole life as close companions, & adored them. So when Zane mentioned that Emily would be bringing her dog Piper for their mini session I was so stoked for their session (as if I wasn’t already; I love me my spring couple’s mini sessions!) My own dog Lima is often the subject of my camera so I was all to welcome to the idea of getting to meet Piper the Doberman and she was such a sweetie! She was a little superstar and had so much fun running around Z&E and cuddling up close for quiet time too! I couldn’t have asked for better subjects to photograph.

Langley Couples Spring Mini Gallery

I had so much fun meeting up with these two & their pup Piper! Here’s a curated selection of highlights from this sweet Spring Couple’s Mini Session Gallery…

All Photos here by Meg Kristina Photography.

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When you think of a Maiyan turmeric ceremony, one of the last places you’d probably imagine one taking place would be on the beach in Mexico in front the JUST newly opened Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos… So naturally that’s exactly where this one was held. 

Not familiar with a Maiyan turmeric ceremony? They’re probably on my top all time favourite wedding-related events to photograph. They are full of excitement, emotion, activity, significance and COLOUR! Oh I so love vivid bold colours, especially the power they hold in storytelling in the land of photography. For me, shooting a Maiyan ceremony is like Christmas morning. 

The Maiyan (or Haldi/turmeric) ceremony is where the bride & groom are painted from head to toe in a special turmeric paste. Not only is turmeric great for it’s healing properties, it’s also amazing for the skin AND holds special significance & meaning for these ceremonies. It is believed that doing this to the bride & groom before they begin their new chapter will bring good luck & prosperity so it generally takes place a day or so before the actual wedding day! The mood was emotional but playful, a cheerful energy ran throughout the entire group that had gathered for the ceremony. 

Jasleen & Jug’s destination wedding week (back in Sep 2019 – if only we knew THEN what we know NOW about what travel would look like just a few months later… wow!) was filled with festivities – I have never been so tired but energized all at the same time. It was a multi-day celebration, and so their wedding story will be a multi-post series! I truly just have so many favourite moments from our time with them to share and I am overjoyed I’m able to. I am so grateful to both my dear work partner/photog bestie Hannah Cummins and to Jug & Jas for bringing us down as a team for this under Hannah. It was an absolute privilege – we love you guys!! 

Haldi Turmeric Ceremony Gallery:

Here’s a curated selection of highlights from Jasleen & Jug’s destination Maiyan Turmeric Ceremony at the Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos in Cabo San Lucas Mexico…

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Loved this destination Haldi Turmeric Ceremony in Mexico? Check out this LOS CABOS Sandos Finisterra Beach Wedding Story & Gallery!

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This sweet Langley Family Portraits session just makes my heart so warm, I mean who can resist an adorable baby?? I met up with L & R on a cloudy day with rain threatening us constantly until it it finally won against us at the very end. It was a great opportunity to get these two & their little one more during their short but sweet mini session.

The thing clients with babies or young children ask me the most is “isn’t my child too young for nice family portraits?” and my first response is “NOT AT ALL!”!!! A session doesn’t have to be perfectly posed & stiff with forced smiles and ideal positioning to result in beautiful moments, memories & images. Movement can create this, love, energy, & emotion all create beautiful images. The best part is when I do portrait sessions for families, mini sessions are the perfect option for those with little ones. They are short & sweet – 25 minutes and under. While they go fast, they are fun & intimate after we get the awkward wiggles out of the way!! Love & family can’t be defined or limited by age – and that will always show through images. They may not be the perfectly cheesy formal portrait, but who wants that anyways?! They’ll be the perfect portrait of your family & your love. That sounds pretty great to me.

Here’s a curated selection from L & R’s Langley Family Portraits Mini Session in the spring.

All Photos by Meg Kristina Photography.

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This fall time Pitt Meadows engagement session is just truly so close to my heart & such an honour to share. Anytime another photographer asks you to shoot them, it’s always a mix of emotions. It’s intimidating – no pressure, they’re only professionals & do this for a living too! – but it’s also a huge compliment to know they trust you to capture a moment for them. Hannah is someone who I am VERY grateful to – not only for her friendship but her support & impact in all aspects for me over the years. It’s been 5 years now since we connected in a Facebook networking group and started working together. I was a complete newbie, a rookie both to the industry and in expanding my photography knowledge. When I look at how far I’ve come, I’m amazed Hannah agreed to work with me to start! 😉 But as I grew my photography, we continued to work together as much as we could; her sharing her knowledge with me and me sharing my awkwardness with her – the rest they say is history! Since 2015, working together has taken us all over the Lower Mainland, around BC, & extended out of the country to paradise in Mexico! Can’t wait to see where we go next (once travel opens up a bit more)!

I remember when Hannah first started dating Tyler – the way her eyes sparkled when she talked about him, the friendship, sparks, humour & further relationship they shared that were developing were undeniable. The more time these two spent together, the stronger their relationship grew. They took to the road, traveling the world together over the last few years of dating. Thailand, Philippines more recently and in 2018 – Europe; 4 countries, 10 cities, 350,000 km walked & 512, 588 steps made together. The couple that travels well together, stays together. 😉

Then finally, the end of summer 2020 came – having navigated the world along with a global pandemic now together, they had a getaway to the Okanagan booked. It was a welcome reprieve from a chaotic year with the best surprise to close the trip off. With a heart made from rose petals in the sand, more roses & champagne waiting beside it and – yup – it was official!!! Pop the bubbly – because he popped the question and she said YES!!!! 😀

As Hannah & I had admittedly talked about what their future together might hold and wondered if this day would happen, I was OVER THE MOON to hear the news that Tyler had popped the question!! As both my closest photographer colleague & now good friend, I was eager to hear her wedding vendor plans as we’re all quite familiar with everyone in the industry & their services! I only hoped to have maybe a Zoom invite to the wedding or sneak into the dance reception, but instead Hannah reached out to me to capture their engagement photos for them! I couldn’t believe it – we’d worked together for years but to capture this moment for them really meant a lot to me and I wanted to ensure I gave her the best because everyone deserves that – again, no pressure!! 😉

We had so much fun meeting for their autumn Pitt Meadows engagement session. It’s a popular shooting location – you’ve no doubt stumbled upon many sessions at this hot spot on the web but it’s not without good reason. This location is gorgeous, breathtaking, easily accessible and I could happily shoot here any day of the week, any season of the year with anyone!

I am over the moon happy for you Hannah & Tyler – congratulations yet again on your engagement!! I cannot wait to celebrate your wedding next year!

AUTUMN Pitt Meadows ENGAGEMENT GALLERY:

Here’s a curated selection of highlights from their autumn Pitt Meadows Engagement Gallery…

All Photos here by Meg Kristina Photography.

Loved this Autumn Pitt Meadows Engagement Session?? Click to check out B+E’s super sweet Gold Creek Engagement Session with their doggy!

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