Jenn Best Photography bio picture

Welcome

Hi! My name is Jenn Best and I'm a photographer in North Vancouver, BC specializing in stylish weddings and whimsical portraiture. Really though, I just love photographing people; their personalities, their moments, their memories, their lives.

This blog is all about sharing the world as I see it. This is where I will share great photos of my amazing clients, great products for my amazing clients and all the things that are special in my life: the people, the places and the things.

Feel free to look around, stay a while and if the fancy strikes you, please leave a comment - that would make my day. Thanks for coming by and I hope you enjoy seeing what I see.

All my best, Jenn :)

RAJNI + BRANDON - Vancouver Wedding Photographer

Rajni + Brandon’s day was full of laughter, music and colour.  It was a wonderful blend of Indian and Western touches complete with an Indian ceremony and a western reception, two outfits and two photo times - gotta love that.  Both families were just filled to the brim with love for these two and there were soooooo many heartfelt and joyful moments through out the day.  These two are so in love and this day really was a celebration of their relationship.  It was such an honour to have been there with them and for them and to get the know their wonderful families.  Scott and I always have so much emotion for our couples families, we both have big families and we always feel welcome.  Thanks Rajni + Brandon for trusting us to to do our thing and for being so open with your amazing love.  Oh, and did I mention that these two really really know how to work it for the camera…


PRISCILLA + BEN: Jericho Beach & UBC Engagement Photos - Vancouver Wedding Photographer

Priscilla + Ben are high school sweethearts!  They are both incredibly dedicated and humble people with huge hearts.  They love watching movies and going on vacations together.  The love to eat out and also have a soft spot for Reese pieces and Peanut Butter Daisies.  Ben is athletic and loves animals and Priscilla is super stylish and loves hanging out with her family and friends.  They got engaged on the beach in Mexico and will be tying the knot at the end of July here in Vancouver.  I also have to add that the way Ben is with Priscilla is one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen.  He is so devoted to her and just looks at her with eyes overfilling with love.

As a side note, we shot down at Jericho beach and I never knew there were bunnies down there - TONS of them.  A fun addition to this animal lover’s engagement session :)

Enjoy some of my favourite images from their session - there are a lot.

THIS IMAGE TAKES MY BREATH AWAY!!! possibly one of my MOST FAVOURITE images ever.  I love the love here *sigh* just perfection!

LAURA + NICK - Waterfall Building & Granville Island Engagement Session - Vancouver Wedding Photographer

Laura and Nick are all about having a good time and making each other laugh.  They are very adventurous and travel a lot together.  They have been to 8 countries together.  They love being active and outdoorsy as well as being home bodies and being cozy on the couch.  They love sushi and bubble tea.  Laura loves Nick: he’s super caring, honest and real and loves to make her laugh.  Nick loves Laura: She’s creative, takes good care of him and challenges him to be his best.  They love each other and will be saying “I do” next month here in Vancouver.  CAN’T WAIT!!!

SUMMER - FINALLY!!!

Well, today is the first day of summer - YAAAAAAAAYYYYY!!!  The morning started off a bit cloudy but the sun is finally out and it is so nice to see it.  I felt like I was going to start singing that children’s song, you know the one, “Oh Mr. Sun, Sun, Mr Golden Sun Please shine down on me…”  Oh, Crap, now I think I may have that song stuck in my head.  Which is fine as long as the sun stays :P  We’re celebrating in the studio with peonies - well I think I’m celebrating, I think Scott is too busy sneezing - darn allergies :(  But I just L-O-V-E Peonies so we’ll keep them as long as they want to stay.  Enjoy the sun folks.  We’ve got lots of pretty pics coming soon.

JOANNA + NATHAN - Vancouver Wedding Photographer, Poteau Cove + Whistler Engagement Session

Joanna + Nathan… First off, I have to say this is going to be a really special wedding to be a part of.  Scott and I have know Joanna and her family for a long time and love them to bits.  Now we are getting to know Nathan and couldn’t be more excited for their August wedding.  I love seeing people and relationships grow.  That’s what life is all about.

So back to Joanna + Nathan… They were introduced by a mutual friend and love being silly together.  Nathan is the nicest guy Jo has ever met and Nathan really loves Jo.  They are huge sports fans and love attending Canucks and Seahawks games every chance they get.  They both drive jeeps and love walking the seawall together and going for coffee.  Jo loves purple.  Nathan loves movies.  And did I mention they both love hockey :)  Nathan proposed at a winery in the Osoyoos and the they will be getting married this August in Vancouver - CAN’T WAIT!!!

OUT OF OFFICE

This is just to let you peeps know that I will be out of the office for the weekend and returning to emails, the internet and the land of photos on Wednesday June 8th.  Feel free to email in the meantime but please know I won’t respond until after Wednesday.

Here’s a pic though for you to enjoy (wish I was going here but I’m not, going someplace warmer :P).  This pic was taken in January in Tofino at the Long Beach Lodge on my iPhone (that’s why it’s so grainy - darn iPhone zoom).

WeddingsInBC Feature - Lyvia + Mark

CONGRATULATIONS to LYVIA + MARK whose gorgeous wedding has been featured today on the fabulous WeddingsInBC Inspiration Room.  Head here to check it out as well as all the other wonderful things they’ve featured.

IRIS + JASON - Vancouver Wedding Photographer, Granville Island Engagement Session

Iris and Jason and silly, silly, silly and wonderfully at ease with each other.  They are full of laughter and good times.  They enjoy good restaraunts, wineries and architecture.  Iris is a good cook and loves to help others.  Jason is a true support and well organized.  They both have the exact same taste in wrapping paper :)  Jason asked Iris to marry him in San Francisco.  They live in Toronto and will tie the knot here in Vancouver this July.  So excited!

A big shout out to Alicia @ Dreamgroup who is helping to put together this fabulous wedding as well as to the always amazing Ai Nagasawa who did the beautiful makeup for Iris.

JENNY + JEFF - Vancouver Wedding Photographer, Granville Island Engagement Photos

Jenny and Jeff are in love.  They are both silly, laid back and tend to dress alike (unintentionally).  They love the outdoors and are often camping, biking or lounging in their hot tub.  They both love to travel and have been to 5 countries and 4 provinces together.  Jenn is gorgeous and reminds me of red headed Natalie Portman.  Jeff is drawn to Jenny’s beautiful smile and Jenny loves Jeff’s muscles (seriously, the guy has cannons for arms - hee hee).  Jeff proposed with some help from Santa as well as family and friends.  She wanted a ring with a coloured diamond and Jeff delivered.  They will be getting married this coming September long weekend at a lighthouse on a gulf island - it’s going to be fabulous!

LYVIA + MARK - Vancouver Wedding Photographer - Swaneset Wedding

You may remember Lyvia + Mark (and their adorable 4-legged guy Kobe) from their engagement sessions x 2. Their wedding was this past February and they had an amazingly fabulously awesome day complete with sunny weather.  Although, though it looked warm it most certainly was NOT.  We had to fight below freezing temps and everyone did beautifully :)  There’s a lot I want to say about this wedding, everything from how much fun we had with everyone to how beautiful Lyvia looked to how adorable Kobe looked (and marked looks super handsome too :P) to how great Swaneset was, and how cute these two are together, etc, etc… but I think I’ll just let some of my fav shots do the talking.  Thanks to The Cross for allowing us to get out of the freezing cold for some Ah-mazing photos, Swaneset, Sweet Thea Cakes, Lolo Jewellery and flowers by bridal beginnings for their amazing work in making Lyv + Mark’s day so amazing!

AJAXed with AWP