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Andreya & Cameron got engaged at the end of Rocky Point Pier in Port Moody almost two weeks ago now. The smoke from the fires was still present and lingered in the air, casting a warm hazy glow on the water and on those who came to stroll down the pier along the water’s edge.
Cameron had contacted me beforehand about capturing him proposing to Andreya and I was over the moon ecstatic to be a part of this special moment for them. I arrived extra early & tried to tuck myself into a corner on the pier where I wouldn’t be notice. Cameron sent me a quick text when they arrived, and, as they strolled down the pier and made their way to the end, there was no mistaking their love. Andreya held tight to Cameron’s hand gazing up at him with a look of love in her eyes, entirely unaware that her whole world was about to stop for a few heart-pounding moments before everything changed. They reached the end of the pier & cuddled into each other, looking out over the water and the setting sun. Cameron whispered words to Andreya and carefully took both of her hands in his. He continued, and then slowly dropped to one knee. Andreya’s reaction was beyond touching and slowly but surely a few tears ran down her face. Shaking her head both yes and in disbelief – this moment was theirs.
After Cameron proposed and they were officially engaged, I introduced myself to the unsuspecting Andreya & we snuck off for a quick mini engagement session in the park surrounding the pier. I absolutely loved our session! the timing immediately after the proposal brought about such raw and intimate emotions & moments between these two that I may have to shoot ALL of my engagement sessions right after they become engaged – haha! Seriously though, it was incredible to be a part of. Watching Andreya overcome by what just happened, to see her authentic love for Cameron, and their engagement brought tears to my eyes.
A huge congratulations to you two on your engagement, your new house and upcoming move to a new town. Here’s to your new fresh start together! I wish you both all the best. Thank you for having me be a part of the start of this next chapter of your lives.
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Congratulations! Your love proposed to you and now not only are you engaged but you have a whole wedding to plan as well! Getting engaged is such an exciting time for a couple, don’t get me wrong, but for many people this can also be a bit of an overwhelming time. From who sits where, who eats what, to what to wear and more. The decisions are endless and so are the possibilities. As you’re faced with all the different options that come with planning a wedding – choosing a venue, dress, photographer (hi!), videographer, florist, etc, it’s important to take it one step at a time.
- Break the News!
Whip out the iPhone, send out your texts, Instagram’s, tweets and shares – you get to celebrate with your loved ones. - Pick a Date
Do you want a long or a short engagement? Do you have a “First Date” or other sentimental date in mind? Are there any important friends & family that might already have commitments on certain dates in the future? These kinds of things factor in when choosing what date you want. - Wedding Planner – Yay or Nay?!
Many brides plan their weddings on their own, with the help of mom, or friends & other family members. But JUST as many brides plan theirs with the help of a wedding planner. If you want things done the right way without the fuss, or tend to get overwhelmed with the details, a wedding planner can be of great assistance and a valuable asset to you on your day - Prioritize
Figuring out what you can spend where can be tough. Deciding what’s most important to you on your day can take the tough work out of it a bit and help you focus in on what you really want. Is there one specific venue that you have always dreamt of, a photographer who’s work you love, that one dress you just have to have? This is where prioritizing can help you budget. - Make the Call
Once you have your budget in place and your date picked, you’re all set to start making those calls to your prioritized vendors and seeing if they have the date available. Most wedding vendors will need a retainer fee/deposit to book your date, so you want to make sure you’re making the right decision. Do your research – check online for reviews on their business. Or ask other wedding vendors that are already on your team – with all my couples I love extending my knowledge to you and I always have a list of preferred vendors ready to go to refer to you!
I hope this has helped you even a little bit. Getting engaged sends you into an exciting emotional whirlwind of activity and it can be hard to get your bearings straight. My hope is this blog post helps focus your hopes, wants & dreams for your wedding day and gives you a starting point.
photographer for the authentic & adventurous
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San Francisco – oh, how you stole my heart. I’ve always wanted to visit this city – the Golden Gate Bridge was one of many destinations on my bucket list, but I never could’ve imagined how pleasantly surprised I would be by the beauty this city has to offer. The artistic community found within San Francisco shines through in every corner of the city. The architecture of the buildings, the people milling about, art galleries abound and even street signs & store fronts are uniquely picturesque in their own right. I fell in love with the atmosphere found here – the energy & creativity buzzing in the streets could be felt everywhere and I only wish I could have explored even more. One late evening and morning spent roaming the streets & piers were not even close to enough time to do this beautiful city justice.
I had originally planned for today’s Travel Tuesday blog to be of my visit to San Francisco, California. It was my favourite stop along the way of the West Coast road trip (30 hours on the road – call us crazy but it was worth it!) and for that reason alone I decided it was best to save it for another day. You can look forward to that one up on the blog in the coming weeks.
Until then, I wanted to share my brief time at Haystack Rock – probably my most anticipated stop on the road. I’ve had a couple opportunities in the past to visit Oregon but for a sad variety of reasons, life & situations got in the way. It made this short visit that much more exciting – to finally get to be here was all that I could’ve asked for!
It was a hazy morning spent in Cannon Beach, Oregon. Having arrived to darkness in the middle of the night just hours prior, I excitedly awoke eager to explore, and swung the door open to be greeted by a thick fog engulfing not only the beach but the entire picturesque town surrounding it. It was to be expected I suppose.. I was, after all, in the heart of the West Coast experiencing the foggy weather that it is known best for. If anything, it only enhanced the beauty of the coast.
I practically ran down to the beach that morning, with only a couple of short hours of exploring time before it was time to be back on the road. Even through the thick fog, I could see the outline of Haystack Rock looming in the distance. It really is a sight to be seen. Who here has been to Oregon?! What was your favourite place to stop and explore there?? Tell me in the comments below!
