by Sarah | modern photography
If there’s one thing that really stands out for me about Kelly and Jonny’s wedding day, it’s the connections. Everywhere I look in this wedding, there is a deep, sincere, intimate connection. The looks shared between friends, the reassuring touch of a hand, the wiping away of a tear. It’s all there and I felt it. And I am thrilled to have had the honour of capturing it. February 8th was a cold one. But like I said, those amazing connections, the friendships held solid and everyone bared the brunt of the cold for Kelly and Jonny. The wedding was held at the Delta Lodge South in Calgary and I loved the beautiful touches brought together by the lovely masterminds of Lynn Fletcher Weddings. Special thanks to my awesome second shooter Blair Marie. We are a ninja team and I love it. Enjoy!
by Sarah | modern photography, Weddings
When Stacey mentioned she might like a downtown engagement session with both a natural and urban feel I was very excited to finally use the Peace Bridge. Despite all the hubbub about it and it’s construction, it is a really eye-catching and unique part of the Calgary skyline now and I was thrilled to be able to use it for their session. I can’t wait for their Valley Ridge Golf Course wedding this summer!
by Sarah | Weddings
New years Eve. A fresh start. A new outlook. celebration. excitement. love…… Randi and Brad married on one of the most exciting days of the year. The moment I met them, I knew we were a great fit. Randi is full of life and Brad has this amazing energy and passion, in fact, Brad had as much vision for the photography as Randi did. We created some beautiful images for their engagement session and finally, December 31, their wedding day, arrived. It was one of those crisp winter days, not terribly cold but also not warm- which the bridal party will attest to! Still though, I always say that we generally can’t ask for anything better than a winter day that isn’t -40 and blizzarding. I was able to capture both the girls and the boys getting ready which was great, especially because Brad also had some nifty gear to show off. The first glance was done on a roof top overlooking the city and Randi’s tears of joy were an indication of just how much Brad means to her. We were lucky enough to be able to use a family member’s AMAZING home for some of the creatives and I think the boys definitely channeled their inner ‘mad men’ and the ladies their true divas within. The whole crew were such troopers and their outfits looked amazing against the pristine backdrop of freshly fallen snow. Their ceremony and reception took place at the Calgary Zoo and I was so happy to be able to steal the newlyweds after the ceremony to get some shots under the christmas lights as Brad proposed in the ‘tunnel of love’ one year earlier. The night was topped off some great dancing and what seemed like hundreds of bags of popcorn and a customized hockey puck for each guest.
by Sarah | Weddings
Nothing completes a beautiful winter wedding like a magical sunset and weather that is fresh and crisp but not bitterly cold. Ashley and Justin’s wedding day was certainly all of the above. Their sunset ceremony was held at the Calgary Golf and Country Club right in front of the gorgeous and massive fireplace. Justin is a born and bred Quebecois, as were his groomsmen- I truly enjoyed the accents and the banter but I have to say, I do wish I spoke the language… Well, then again- maybe not (as I was told several times by the groomsmen) ha! Maple syrup was a welcome sight on the tables, brought all the way from Quebec. The dining room was a festive sight of the perfect amount of glitter, lights and beautiful floral arrangements. I was particularly taken with Ashley’s dress, which was beautiful from the front and jaw-dropping AMAZING in the back. I absolutely loved how warm and friendly everyone was and it was certainly a room filled with love. Hurricane Hollywood created and masterminded one of the best dances I’ve ever witnessed and it complimented the photo booth so well. To top it off, a late lunch of chocolate fondue and poutine was served. It really was the perfect winter wedding. Until next time, enjoy! x
He sang the most beautiful impromptu rendition of “That’s amore”. It was like something out of a movie.
