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You guys, I’ve been SO excited to share this session with you!!

Michelle & Karim were married on the beaches of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, overlooking the ocean. Their ceremony was touching, romantic & intimate, and their entire day was filled with an overwhelming sense of joy that reached out to each and every person there – you can check them out on the blog by clicking here.

Being in this absolutely beautiful location (seriously the ocean in Punta Cana is one of the best I’ve ever experienced and even the sand on the beach was beyond words!) we just couldn’t resist making the most of our time by sneaking in a “day after” session (or maybe I should call it a “honeymoon” session haha ;)). The love these two have for each other is passionate, caring and understanding and I loved every minute of watching them interact. There’s something to be said for their love and being able to capture it for them in this intimate setting was a privilege.

This session was everything I could’ve hoped for and more. I’ve wanted to do a session involving water for a long time, whether an ocean or a lake, it didn’t matter. There is something about being in the water that brings about a different level of intimacy and passion that can be hard to capture on camera and I love the depth it adds to the entire experience.  Check out their ocean session below:

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Up on the blog today is the always stunning ever-talented Hannah of Hannah Cummins Photography!  If she looks familiar to you, that’s for good reason since she is one of my closest photog-friends. A few brief years ago when I was just starting out in photography and getting my business established (fast forward to present and I STILL feel like I’m just getting established – small business owner problems!), she took me under her wing and I’m so lucky she did. What she saw in me & my lack of knowledge or experience at the time I have no idea but I feel so fortunate to get to work with this gorgeous lady week in and week out during wedding season. I photograph almost all of her weddings alongside her, and this August we get to trade places and she will be second shooting for me – I cannot wait to have her with me.
Building relationships with your peers and those in the wedding industry is always good but when you find a connection that goes beyond work, that stretches into a friendship, it’s pure gold. This girl has stood by me through life’s ups and downs and has always helped me find my way even when I didn’t want to admit where life was taking me. So happy to be located closer to her now in Langley! We try to sneak out at least once a year to exchange portrait sessions with each other – being business owners, updating your headshots and profile photos always helps keep you up to date & current with your clients! She always rocks it in front of the camera, and this session may be my favourite one of her yet!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Just over two weeks ago, Karim & Michelle were wed on the beautiful sun-kissed beaches of Grand Bahia Principe Punta Cana, with the turquoise waters glistening behind them and the sound of the ocean waves just feet from them. I can’t even begin to put into words how much of a perfect match these two are for each other. Michelle is from Victoria and Karim is based close to me (Langley) in Surrey BC. They both have beautiful daughters and a shared passion for embracing the ups and downs of life and living every moment to it’s fullest. They brought together not only their family but those close to them, the kind of friends you consider family, and they had an amazing turnout! Over 40 (I lost count somewhere around 25 – haha!) of those they love most in the world traveled down to the stunning Dominican Republic to join in celebrating this love together.
As the week progressed, you could tell that the unique, passionate, rare love that Karim & Michelle held for each other was spreading joy & more love to those around them. One of the couples attending the wedding even got engaged in the days following (a big congrats to you two!). It was so special to be a part of not only their big day but their entire week as well. These two brought me in and made me feel welcome and comfortable amongst everyone and I can’t thank them enough that they let me be part of capturing and photographing their beautiful day, which may be the most perfect, touching destination weddings to date.

A big congratulations to Michelle & Karim, I wish you all the best going forward and can’t wait to catch up with a glass of wine soon!

Wedding Planner & Venue: Grand Bahia Principe Punta Cana

Vacation Planner/Airline: Air Canada Vacations

Photography: Meg Kristina Photography

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Moving is tough. Moving homes, moving on, moving forward. Anytime we move, it forces us to break out of our comfort zone, learn from our mistakes to better ourselves and continue stepping forward. That is just what this last year brought to me. A challenge I willingly accepted. Change can be brought to our lives for a reason, and if we wholly embrace it we will be that much better off for it on the other end. For me, it also offered me a chance at a new beginning.

That being said, I am so excited to officially announce my relocation! It’s true – I’ve moved! I am thrilled to say I am now based out of the beautiful Langley, BC after moving this last fall.

Since graduating high school, my life has been in a constant state of upheaval and with that brought a lot of different moves for me (from Kelowna, to Abbotsford, to Chilliwack). Since moving from the Okanagan & closing that door I’ve always looked to Langley as a place that felt like home. I am so happy to be making this place my real home and have loved getting settled into the city over the last few months.

I will still be servicing all of my old clients and available for weddings & portraits from Vancouver to Kelowna as well as available for travel worldwide. I feel as at home on the road as I do in my cozy little suite in Langley and I’d love to come to you to help capture life’s memories for you!