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I can’t believe a year has flown by already. It was such a big year, (wedding, home building, and baby on the way!) and I’m sure your 2010 will be even more incredible. Congratulations, guys!

Amy & Tyler’s original wedding post can be found HERE.

2 blog posts in 1 day!

This may be a little longer than my average post, and the reason is twofold:

1. I’ve been so busy this season that on the list of priorities, blogging is the first thing to fall behind. So this will be my way of kickstarting 2010 with lots of images and a fresh start.

2. Deb & Sean were so fantastic that I can’t narrow it down to just a few shots. They’re so full of life and love,  and hopefully that shows through in their photos.

Sean moved here from Australia to be with Deb, so it was so great for them to have a day with all their family & friends together in one place. They even rented 2 big chalets to house everyone (including David and I!), and held the simple but raucous after-party there as well. (I have some Australian family, I know how they party!)

What a fun day.

The ceremony was held in the backyard of the chalet.

Clearly their dogs are not excluded from the dress code.

In to town for photos!

Having the crazy wedding party nearby can sometimes break up the mood of the more intimate photos, but with these guys that was part of the fun. I loved the couple’s resulting reaction shots.

Now let’s get serious.

One of my favourite shots of the day.

And it wouldn’t be a Whistler wedding without a trip up the gondola!

Even when you have a professional photographer with you, it’s still hard to resist. I would’ve done the same.

Walking from the gondola back through Whistler Village was probably my favourite part of the day. These two and their posse were like rock stars coming through town!

Sweet reactions like this lined the streets.

The wedding party stops for a drink in The Mountain Club lounge before joining the rest of the guests for dinner. The restaurant went above and beyond to make this event everything they’d hoped for.

Following dinner were speeches, desserts, dancing, and plenty of beer back at the chalet. Followed then by more dancing and more beer at a club. I hear there is photographic evidence of this last part, and I’m a little scared.

Thanks Deb & Sean for being such a great couple to get to know throughout the last year. David & I felt so lucky to be invited to document the day for you.

Well, it’s been quite an incredible year. I’m so grateful to the amazing clients/friends and fellow photographers who’ve made it possible.

2010 is shaping up to be a very big year for Wink Photography, and for me personally.

This week, David and I are off to Nashville to attend the annual Digital Wedding Forum Convention. Last year the convention was in the hot January sun of Phoenix, but I’ve always wanted to see the southern states so this is still a big treat for me (even in the snow). It’s four solid days of learning, networking, sourcing out new products and services…and maybe a little dancing. I’m once again looking forward to coming back with some exciting new ideas and products to share with my couples for 2010.

I’m also looking forward to our last four days which will be spent as tourists, and staying at the Union Station Hotel. A converted 1900s train station with jaw-dropping architecture. Also, one of the top 20 US Haunted Hotels!

In other 2010 news….

Last summer we did some serious new home searching (it’s not easy to find space + affordability in Vancouver!), and found a fabulous condo that will be completed hopefully within the next month. Finally, we’ll have a studio and meeting space in our home. Photos to come!

And speaking of rooms, when we bought this 3 bedroom place we thought we’d have our bedroom, a studio, and a guestroom…but it turns out guests will now have to camp out on the terrace….since it’s going to be a baby room instead! We’re definitely looking forward to this new adventure, and my due date of May 5th is quickly approaching!

Luckily the timing has also worked out well…so I won’t be accepting any weddings in May/early June this year, but the rest of the wedding season won’t be affected. I’m 5 1/2 months right now, but am still continuing to take on engagement sessions and such until (hopefully) March 1st.

If you’re interested in booking this year, don’t delay because July and August are filling up fast!

I’ll leave you with one of my favourite ads from PPABC’s (Professional Photographers Assoc of BC)  2009 ad campaign. Happy 2010 everyone!