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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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A few weeks ago, I took a bit of a break from the craziness of wedding season to meet with the Gordon family on their property in Langley. As everyone was together, hard at work haying in the field, it was the perfect time to capture the essence of this beautiful family and their story. Lifestyle sessions like this are my favourite as they aren’t as much about posing/smiling for the camera as they are about documenting you in your daily life and creating lasting memories from those moments. From the first second I met them, the Gordon family welcomed me in with open arms. From introducing me to everyone there helping out, to their kind words, all the way up to inviting me to their family dinner table for a meal after our time together. They are warm, welcoming and full of joy being able to work together as one big family. I loved capturing these memories for them. Thanks for having me you guys!

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I met these two at the start of September last year. It was the labour day long weekend and they were getting married at the beautiful Harper’s Trail Winery in Kamloops where Brieanne works. I was the second photographer at their wedding alongside Hannah Cummins Photography and we had such an amazing time celebrating with these two & their family, and helping to capture some amazing moments for them. Now, just under a year later, baby #1 is on it’s way and I’m so excited for these two to welcome their new addition into the world later this summer! We caught up over the Canada Day long weekend and were able to sneak in a quick maternity session down by the water on Shuswap Lake during sunset.

Check out photos from their wedding day blog by clicking here!

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because it’s never too late for a “Best of..” blog! We may be almost 2 months (can you believe it?!) into 2017 already but in my mind it’s always better late than never.

2016 was a whirlwind of a year filled to the brim with big life changes, both expected and unexpected, but all for the best (you can expect a new blog post soon detailing one of those exciting changes!). After taking a few months away to regroup & spend some quality time with friends + family, I’m excited to be getting back on track again! You’ll notice over the coming weeks and months a different tone being set here as I transition Meg Kristina Photography into a more personalized experience. I want to get to know you, & I want you to get to know me! Let’s explore this crazy journey called life together, and what a better way to start than to look back on the highlights that this last year brought!

This is a collection of some of my favourite moments from the 2016 season (mostly weddings but you’ll see the odd portrait sneaking in there as well!)

I hope you enjoy looking at these images as much as I loved being a part of capturing them.

I still have select dates remaining for 2017 weddings but am currently booking for ALL 2018 Wedding Dates. Contact me at www.megkristina.com or message me at info@megkristina.com to reserve your date today.

Special thanks to all the amazing photographers I also worked with in 2016 as a second shooter including (but not limited to):
Hannah Cummins Photography

Carla Elaine Photography

Stacie Lynn Photography

All photos here taken by Meg Kristina Photography.

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