If you follow my Facebook page at all, you may have seen me comment about how I used to be paralyzed with fear about contests. I wouldn't enter them. I had a variety of excuses, but slowly last year I entered the BC Wedding Awards and won Best Group photo, and this year decided to submit some more images to some different contests. I am floored by the response, and so incredibly moved by the results of entering.

I entered the Professional Wedding Photographers of Canada quarterly contest. Fall 2013. I entered 11 images and am so honoured to have 8 of them place, putting me at 6th overall for the Fall 2013 contest. Isn't that insane? I think so. I am so honoured. So excited. Feel so grateful for all of my remarkable 2013 clients who've allowed me into their precious moments and have given me the opportunity to receive a little recognition in the photographic community. There is so many talented and dedicated photographers in this contest and I am so grateful to find my name among them. Congratulations to all of the winners. {For some serious eye candy check it out the website here … PWPC Fall 2013

I'm also learning so much during this process. I'm learning what images do well in competition and what don't. I've learned so much in the past year. It has really been an amazing year. A completely mind glowingly amazing year. Elliot isn't even 9 months old yet??? and I photographed 13 weddings and have won a few awards (more announcements to come). Feeling a bit awesome right now, and trying desperately to not let it get to my head. These aren't 1st place finishes… but it was my first time entering this and I am so proud of myself! (can I say that??) Well, I just did. I am proud. It just feels like a little pat on the back, for working so hard this year, and all the years leading up to this one. The best is yet to come. Thank you so much for your love. oxxo Here are my winning images and their placements~