Category Archives: Personal

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A Beautiful Canadian and her Aussie Husband - Vancouver Portrait Photographer

I feel very lucky in my life, for many many reasons.  One of them being for the amazingly beautiful people I have in my life.  Those whose hearts are open to life and love and who in all things there is genuine care and support for what happens to us.  One of these amazing people is this beautiful friend.  She happens to now live a long way from me and though we haven’t seen each other in three years it always feels like no time has passed.  This is often how I define a great friend, one with whom, no matter how much time has passed, you can just pick up again and chat and chat and chat.  Well, anyway, I can go on and on.  All I want to do now is share these beautiful pictures of her.  One thing that always astounds me is how women don’t think they are beautiful.  I have had the privilege of working with so many beautiful women and they all become incredibly self-conscious about themselves in front of the camera.  And then when I tell them, with all my heart, they are stunning - they don’t believe me.  This will be leading me to a new project soon so hold on for that.  But for now, isn’t she beautiful!  Thanks Jess for being so great!  Oh, and I’m also glad to say that the cute guy in the leather jacket, her hubby, loves Canada and had another awesome visit.

CELEBRATING THE NEW YEAR - weddingbells sytyle!

WOW!!! 2010 is officially over and what a year it was.  This isn’t going to be the post where I reflect on last year, I may do one of those but this isn’t it.  Simply though the year held some of the absolute worst things I’ve ever had to experience and some of the absolute best.  It was one crazy wild roller coaster ride that I definitely have mixed feelings about. But, I have a feeling that 2011 is going to be a good year and is already off to an unbelievable start.  I’m so excited to share some of the best news I’ve ever gotten on a New Year’s - EVER!  Thanks to our AMAZING, WONDERFUL, FANTASTICAL, SUPERDUPER, FABULOUS, STUNNING, and AWESOME clients I’ve had the honour of being named to weddingbells 30 Most Inspiring Photographers for 2011 IN CANADA!!! WOO HOO!!! What an honour to be named amongst some of our countries best and by such a wonderful publication.  Again, thank you to all of our amazing clients (and not just from 2010 but ALL of our couples)! Without your wonderful support, confidence and beautiful love this would not be possible (wow, that suddenly felt like an oscar awards speech or something but I SINCERELY mean it - from my heart :P).  Congratulations to all the other wonderful and amazingly talented photographers.

To following your dreams and inspiration…

To see the whole list and read this article visit weddingbells.ca HERE

HOLIDAY HOURS

Well it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in the Best household.  The tree is up (although this fresh cut tree does not smell like a tree anymore… do not get me started on how irritating that is), the decorations are on, the sparkles are out and the stockings are hung.

I just wanted to let you know that this week we will be working reduced holiday hours so we may not be as available by email or phone.  We of course are finishing up holiday orders still this week and those waiting for your albums to come, don’t panic - we will of course contact you as soon as they arrive.

As of this Saturday, December 18th the office will officially be closed until early January.  We will be out of the office in January so expect to hear back from us sometime in the New year, most likely mid January.

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone.  Enjoy eating yourselves silly and drinking yourselves merry.

Tulips in November!!!

It’s true!!!  See!!!

I found them at the Whole Foods Flower market and I HAD TO BUY THEM.  Aren’t they pretty?!!!  So even though it’s totally freezing outside and practically Christmas it feels like spring in here baby :)  I just love the light pink and white ones (I think these are called parrot tulips but who knows) and loved the white ones with the frayed/spiky edges.  *Sigh* winter is still officially one month away and I can’t wait for Spring - I’m a sunshine kinda’ girl.

HAPPY FRIDAY

Well, it’s the last Friday of October - CRAZINESS!!!  Hope you’re having a good Friday!  Just wanted to share some prettiness that’s sitting on my desk this afternoon while I email, edit and design.  To all my lovely couples - you’re fabulous photos are coming :)

* OUT OF OFFICE * (again)

Well we’re leaving Vancouver once again.  This time on a jet plane.  We’re off to Ottawa and then the middle of nowhere :P  for a beautiful lakeside wedding in Ontario.  We won’t have any internet access once we leave Ottawa so we’ll be unplugged for the next week - CCCRRRRRAAAZZZYYYY but totally looking forward to it.  We’ll be gone until late next week and then get to enjoy an awesome wedding when we get home.  Hope everyone has a good week.

Here’s a shot to leave you with that I took last night on my way home from shooting an awesome engagement session.  LOVE VANCOUVER.  Goodbye West Coast.

TWO CUTIES! Twin Baby Boys - Vancouver Kids Photographer

So yesterday I got an awesome surprise when one of my best friends popped by with her twin boys. She and her boys totally made my day.  THEY ARE SO CUTE!!! I just have to a share a few from their impromptu photo session.  ENJOY THE CUTENESS and THE LONG WEEKEND!!!

Not much is cuter than sleeping babies…

… although when they smile in their sleep… IT’S ADORABLE !

The boys were peaceful together for a few minutes…

until… POW!  :)

A FIELD OF YELLOW FLOWERS - MAYNE ISLAND

During our trip to Mayne Island last weekend we got some time to do some exploring of the island, check out some beaches, hike to some viewpoints… that sort of thing (more photos to come).  And on one such adventure we spotted an awesome field of yellow flowers.  I WAS SO EXCITED!!! And knew we had to get closer.  So, when one of your best friends leads the way through knee length grasses and straight into an endless field of yellow flowers what do you do?  You make her and her fiance pose for photos that’s what :P  These awesome flowers are all over the island are really pretty.  And thanks to my lovely bride Kate, found out that they are broom bushes.  A big Thank You to Meagan and Etienne for trampling through the large array of bugs and allergens to get these impromptu shots (warning - expect the same to happen at your wedding :P ).  Enjoy!

MONDAY INSPIRATION

What I know for sure is this: You are built not to shrink down to less, but to blossom into more.  To be more splendid.  To be more extraordinary.  To use every moment to fill yourself up.”   - Oprah

INSPIRATION MONDAY - Family + Love

“To Love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” -David Viscott

Just wanted to share this little video I shot on Friday evening after a wonderful engagement session.

Hope it makes you smile and love your little family.

P.S.  I L-O-V-E the cute little trailing baby goose - so cute!