Wedding Photographer Vancouver - The Wink Photography Blog

I was recently asked to do a bunch of new headshots for the home stagers/ designers at Dekora Staging. Like many companies these days they agreed it was time to get out of the studio and do some relaxed natural light portraits. We managed to get through all the employees is under 4 hours, and have a great time doing it. If your company is in need of freshening up their look…I highly recommend not only putting a face to the company with some fun portraits, but getting out of the suits and studios.

You can see the rest of the photos and learn more about this fabulous company at www.dekora.com

Loryne & Josh, like most people new to being in front of the camera, were nervous about the engagement shoot when we discussed it at our first meeting. But on the day, they showed up dressed to kill with the attitudes of supermodels. We were able to have a great time with the session, which is always my main goalbecause these shoots should never feel like work.

As a result, this post may be a little photo heavy. I just couldn’t stop myself.

What a great day! Have I mentioned I love what I do?

Eden and Jeff are a super cool couple who definitely make my job feel like anything but work. Their wedding day was relaxed, fun, and completely them.

You can also re-live the E-session antics here.

Eden and her mom wore matching bracelets.

A little pre-ceremony mingling

This sneaky bride doesn’t want to miss a thing.

Wedding tip: If formality isn’t for you, don’t force it. Greeting your groomsmen with a high five during the ceremony may be more your style.

I know I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again….I love this look on a groom’s face.

Outtake? No way!

Congratulations, you two!

So this is the furthest behind I’ve ever been in blogging, but for a good reason. This has been the busiest summer of my life, but luckily I’ve gotten to spend so many days of it doing what I love. Between the many weddings, engagement sessions, and other surprises up my sleeve….I’ve now got a lot of catching up to do. Getting the photos processed and in clients’ hands comes first, so unfortunately blogging tends to get put on the backburner.

So without further ado, here are Steph and John. (Who you may remember from their fun e-session in the spring). It was the hottest day Vancouver has ever seen, so the beachfront lawn at the Brock House was a lovely place to spend it.

Steph’s family had rented a gorgeous heritage home nearby (which I highly recommend doing!), so it was the perfect place to spend the morning getting ready.

The epitome of comfortable stylishness on such a hot summer day.

Mom and sister help the bride get ready.

Steph & John were one of my many couples now choosing to do a “first look” and see eachother before the ceremony. It’s a nice opportunity to have a little time together before the madness of the day begins, and get the photos done while still looking fresh and gorgeous.

Beaming!

Reactions like these to the announcement of being husband and wife just make my heart melt.

Now get this couple some champagne!

Beautiful and classic summer evening reception.

Many of the details were thoughtfully designed and crafted by the bride herself. Many of the emails I received before the wedding would come when she was up late sewing table runners or designing place cards.

Not your average view at a wedding.

Candy stations: A guaranteed hit every time.

And a Celebration of Light fireworks night….what a perfect way to end the evening.

Laura & Mike’s fabulous and unconventional wedding took place in Whistler at the gorgeous Nita Lake Lodge , and the setting couldn’t have been more perfect. From the rooms, to the food, to the view, to the service…this place seems to have perfected a type of high-end cozy.

David & I were there for the whole weekend, so on day 1 we took a tour of the property to get some daytime shots of the couple, since the ceremony was going to be outdoors by candle light the following evening.

Snow AND train tracks AND a fun couple? I’m in heaven.

Day 2. These candles were carried by each guest (roughly 40) and made a beautiful glow under the night sky. Perhaps more important were the “booze bells” attached, (that by the end of the night people were sporting as everything from bracelets to ties), to let the bartenders know they’re with the party, and not random hotel guests looking for free drinks.

Laura & Mike’s clever idea for personalized website rsvp system/guestbook design. (There we are down in the left corner!)

Bundling up for the chilly ceremony.

Laura’s side & Mike’s side were gathered separately before the ceremony to celebrate and toast the union about to occur.

Mike’s side already waiting as Laura’s side follows her out to the ceremony, signifying a larger union than just the two of them. They chose to have no flash photography at the ceremony to protect the mood of the experience. Laura had warned me in advance, “As far as the ceremony lighting…it’s going to be rough going for you”. We made it through with steady hands, high ISO, and a tripod wedged into a snowbank.

Back inside to mingle, and warm up with hot apple cider.

My favourite shot of Mike from the day.

This group knows how to have a good time.

What a personal and relaxed environment for speeches.

The whole group!

Next the whole gang moves in to the lounge for drinks and dancing.

Rosco! Like us, they’re also based in Vancouver, and if you’re looking to book an AWESOME band, these guys are it. They played “Jolene” and “Gin & Juice” within minutes of each other, and kept the dance floor packed all night long. It was so much fun, that David and I have stayed in touch with them and went back to see them play their regular gig at the Queens Cross Pub in North Vancouver.

Adam Woodall also fronts www.adamwoodallband.com

Many couples don’t get much sleep on their wedding night, but in this case they can blame the friends, photographers, and band partying in their suite til 5am.

And if I ever needed the perfect reminder of why I love what I do, this email from Laura is it:

“We love the pictures — they are EXACTLY what we’d hoped they would be … a series of ‘moments captured’ that sketch out and allude to the fullness of that experience. You caught people being themselves … words can’t begin to express how thankful we are. Really.”

Makes me tear up. Thanks so much, you guys!