the blog

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

Booking Now for All 2018 Weddings
www.megkristina.com 

photographer for the authentic & adventurous

SaveSave

“Baby get your feet wet. Dive in head first, let it take you under..”

Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting up with Maria + her fiancée Brad at Buntzen Lake for their engagement session! Maria and I had met up for coffee a couple of weeks beforehand to talk about their upcoming Manning Park wedding and after hearing their story + how they fell in love, I was so excited to meet the one who had swept her off her feet!

As Maria + Brad walked down the path towards me at Buntzen Lake, it was clear how captivatedly in love these two were with each other. From the way she held his hand, to the way Brad gazed down at her – there was no doubting the love they share for one another. They blew me away with how calm + collected they were in front of the camera and I was (a little too) excited to see how fearless these two were to with going along with my crazy requests + ideas! Having couples that place their trust in my creativity + vision for their session is such a privilege and as a result we walked away with some really fun + amazing shots (I can’t wait to share the rest with you two!)!!  I feel so fortunate to have these guys as one of my newest 2016 Meg Kristina couples.

I am so excited to photograph their mountain-top ceremony this July. You two make such a beautiful couple!

Somedays I really can’t choose between colour or black & white – which one do you like the most??

“Baby get your feet wet..”

all photos by Meg Kristina Photography.

Booking Now for ALL Remaining 2016 + 2017 Weddings.

Like Meg Kristina Photography on Facebook to be kept up to date on most recent sessions, giveaways +  more!

It was one of the last weddings of the 2015 season and we could not have dreamt of a more picturesque day for Stephanie + Kevin’s vows. For the end of September, the day was unseasonably warm and the sun was shining brightly in the sky – setting the celebratory mood of the day.

I arrived at Kevin’s parents home in Chilliwack to capture the guys getting ready & right off the bat a special little guy absolutely stole the show (& maybe my heart!!). While it was difficult to get my camera lens off of him (look at those cheeks!) we had a great time with Kevin + his groomsmen before the ceremony.

Watching Stephanie walk down the pathway towards Kevin, sheltered from the sun by the shade of the trees, she was absolutely radiant. Typically I can’t resist turning around to watch the groom’s reaction as the bride walks down the aisle but Stephanie was so stunning not a single guest, nor her groom, could take their eyes off of her.

What followed was an amazing day filled with personal touches, lots of laughs, a few tears, and endless smiles. From a field in Chilliwack, to their portraits & incredible reception at Harrison Hot Springs – it was an honour to watch them start this marriage together with their friends & family by their sides.

Second shooter for: Bree Mader Photography – be sure to check out some of her amazing work!! She recently revamped her website and oh boy is it looking awesome!

I was so thrilled when Breanna asked me to second shoot this wedding with her – I always love being able to work with other photographers & it’s a huge compliment to know that a primary photographer trusts you to have their back.

Congratulations Stephanie + Kevin – you two make a wonderful couple and we wish you all the best in the years to come! <3

Christine & Tom were married back in September at Jubilee Hall in Abbotsford, BC. The day could not have been more perfect for an autumn wedding as the leaves were starting to turn golden while the warmth of summer still clung to the air. Christine looked stunning as she walked down the isle with both of her parents by her side. Her bridesmaids choked back tears and excited laughs for their dear friend, and Tom’s face was beaming from the smile he had on his face from seeing his bride walking towards him.
After the ceremony was over, it was off to portraits with the bridal party and what a fun group we had! From lifting the bride across ditches, to ending our time with them by shotgunning beer, we had a great time with this fabulous group of people. One of the best things about a wedding day is when the guests and bridal party are so invested in their relationships with the couples that it shines through every moment of the day, and this was no exception. Hannah and I had an amazing afternoon with you two, congratulations Christine + Tom! 

A little behind the scenes action of the guys (beers in hand) helping the ladies across the ditch – whatever it takes to get the shot, right? 

Wedding party shenanigans

We had such a great time with this bridal party – and yes, if I’m at your wedding and I overhear talk of shotgunning beer, I WILL encourage it and I WILL photograph every messy minute of it! 

Absolutely love these ring shots I grabbed at the end of the day!

Primary Photographer: Hannah Cummins Photography

Venue: Jubilee Hall – Abbotsford 

All photos here taken by Meg Kristina Photography

Head over to our Facebook page to see more including giveaways and specials!

#TomandChristine2015