wedding

Five weddings and a Second Shooter

November 7, 2016

This past summer I worked seven weddings in total, five of which I second shot.

Second shooters are so important. I know personally when I work a wedding, I always feel a little lost without my second shooter around. One of the biggest reasons is because I have crazy anxiety, and she helps me settle myself the night before so I don’t go into a frenzy. She’s a real gem (Hannah Richter– go check her out if you haven’t already!) and I’m so thankful to be able to work with her!

This past summer, not only did Hannah second shoot for me, but I was able to return the favour and second shoot for her. What’s so neat about our relationship is that we’re not only partners in photography, but I’d consider her a really good friend. That in itself makes working weddings together an absolute breeze! We completely understand one another and most of the time we don’t even have to say anything to know what the other person needs. I never second shot before I started with Hannah, and I don’t think I’d ever want to work with anyone else. Or have anyone work with me. (Okay, this is getting too mushy…)

I’ve been wanting to share with you a few of my favourite shots from my second shooting adventure this past year and figured it would be easiest to mash them all together in one post.

Enjoy!

J. x

Shauna + David

September 28, 2016

There is something beautiful and intimate about a beach wedding, and Shauna and David’s late August ceremony is no exception.

I hadn’t met Shauna and David before their wedding. In fact, they had booked me only two weeks before their big day. I had been corresponding through their wedding planner (something I hadn’t done before), and was super curious to meet them. Normally I like to meet up with the couple before hand so I can learn a bit about their love story, and get a feel for them and their style. I was a bit nervous going into it, but I have to tell you – these two were an absolute delight to work with!

Their energy was vibrant and their love is so contagious. They had me swooning and smiling the whole time. The way that David would look at his bride – it’s how every bride wants to be looked at. Full of love, adoration and joy.

They had arrived at the beach together, taking away from the traditional “first look”. But everything about this wedding wasn’t traditional. (And that only made them even more fun to work with!) Shauna rocked a short, lace dress, David – an effortless, rockstar attitude with a simple black suit, and their guests were dressed casual. I mean it is a beach wedding after all!

The ceremony was short and sweet, full of love and laughter. The sun was beating down on us, but that didn’t matter at all. I mean, Vancouver is extra gorgeous in the sunshine. It was the perfect weather making for a perfect day!

Here are a few shots from their beach ceremony.

Enjoy!

J. x

Eric + Patricia

September 19, 2016

These two lovebirds are married!

It feels like yesterday that I photographed these two gorgeous people. First their engagement, and then their wedding. It’s already been over a month since they said “I Do” and I’m excited to be able to share with you some shots from their day.

Eric and Patricia are some of the loveliest people you’ll ever meet. They are filled with so much love, affection, compassion and heart. When you meet them, you can’t help but be drawn to their passion for animals and others. They have absolute hearts of gold and I couldn’t imagine a better person for the other.

The day started bright and early at 6:30AM with the girls. Patricia only had a maid of honour – her sister, but a few friends were also there to get ready. Once everyone was looking beautiful, we pilled into a few cars and drove farther up North Vancouver until we hit Grouse Mountain. Known for the “Grouse Grind”, this is an stunning location for an outdoor wedding. Plus, everything is right there. Ceremony, portraits, reception – it’s a wedding dream.

With the sun shining bright, these two said “I Do” in front of seventy of their closest family and friends. There’s something so beautiful about an intimate wedding! After the ceremony, I took them farther into Grouse and towards a dusty road. These made for some textured shots that are to die for. With only their siblings as their bridal party, it made photographing super quick and easy – and the results, amazing. The ceremony had been an afternoon full of vegan food and treats, loads of laughter, tears, and infectious love. It’s undeniable the love that Patricia and Eric’s family and friends have for this couple. All in all, it made for a wonderful wedding between two amazing people.

Also a BIG MASSIVE THANK YOU to Hannah Richter from Hannah Martin Photography for second shooting. This girl is an absolute gem and there is nobody else I’d want to work a wedding with more. If you have a chance, look at her website. She just launched it and it’s gorgeous.

Alright!

Here are some photos from Eric + Patricia’s breathtaking mountain wedding.

J. x