Warning: This post is not for the 'I hate love' or 'love sucks' among us. Kindly close the tab now, as I may gross you out with love talk here....
Maybe it was the spectacular conversation with an amazing friend that I haven't spoken with in forever. Maybe its that I haven't seen my fella in over a week (when we've never gone more than a day apart in almost 2 years). Maybe its that my soul is watery and weepy and more porous than a sponge. Possibly the country music on repeat, or maybe something about Rebecca and Steve's love for each other rubbed off on me yesterday.
Whatever it is, wherever it came from... these images make me wanna throw my arms around my gorgeous man and squeeze him forever. Yes, I'm throwing my self right out to the wolves today. Rarely do I bare this much of my heart, especially online. But today, for lack of proper self control, here you have it.
What does your love look like? How do you love? If I were to turn my camera on you, how would I see you? From the moment Rebecca and Steve were in front of me... they were just more complete together. Laughed more when they were closer. Loved freely. At times, I felt like I was truly intruding on their intimate moments. What is so beautiful about love, is how thick, how visible it can really be. It would appear, through my lens... that love actually changes the molecules in the air. Changes the vibrations in the atmosphere, in the room. When you are at a wedding, watching someone say those vows, do you not just want to hug your sweetie, and love them more.
How lucky it is to have someone who you feel so completely loved with. How incredible it is to share this journey with someone. Regardless of what that journey may be, or how many times along the way you want to stomp your feet, throw in the towel and storm off. It sure feels nice, in the middle of the tantrum to turn around and see that someone is still, despite all of your weaknesses, still standing there not giving up on you.
If the bitter among you, are scrunching your noses and gagging... I was you not very long ago, and very well may be you again one day. But that doesn't mean that I'm not going to strip all my baggage away off of my heart and try to love completely today. I'd rather live fully. Love more. Which will always give you more to loose, but I really do believe, it's worth it.
Meet Rebecca, Steve and their love.
This absolutely makes me want to hold onto my own fella
From the moment we met... there was magic.
I first met Lori and her amazing crew at a wedding I was photographing some years ago. Her little one Mikaela and I hit it off even in her baby stages, and I've loved every shoot since! Including NOW! Such a strong, wise and amazing bunch. Love truly oozes out of them, and I'm so grateful to have been a part. Mikaela is honestly something spectacular as well. She is such an old soul, always trying to fly, always so vibrant... and so uniquely wonderful. (and she said I was a 'real cutie') so big time brownie points right there!
Wishing them all the best in the next phase of their lives.
Meet the incredible Garsons.
I always worry as I drive away from each and every wedding, that I haven't taken enough images, that the photos will be just 'ok' that people won't like them. EVERY wedding. It's getting a bit old, so I never vocalize these thoughts... they are just my inner worries.
In a very calm grooms hands, a flower.
Are you kidding me!! A favorite ceremony moment!
Andrea and her little sister, love how sweet they are together.
I truly love this image of Andrea after the ceremony
They are so effortless together
I absolutely love this one, it looks so great BIG. (I'm thinking studio canvas for sure)
A fun moment on some wild rocks!
Love a bride who will hike all over in her heels!
And what wedding would be complete without a big sky shot?
What a better way to start off Monday morning, than a few images from Jessica and Rogers amazing engagement session. 
Their connection was amazing, and I just love this image
Love her on her tip toes
On our way to the second location... I remembered these stone tunnels, and put the brakes on, luckily they were up for anything, and look what we created!
Love the intimacy and laughter
I taught a photo workshop to an amazing bunch of Grade 7 students last week. Not only was it a wonderful experience, but it was absolutely inspiring. They were pumped. Kids truly want to create, and given the opportunity and the fuel... they are magically unstoppable. 
