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  • Archive: October, 2009



    Kristy & Barry | Vancouver Wedding Photographer

    Thursday, October 29th, 2009

    I had the absolute pleasure of attending and photographing Kristy and Barry’s wedding last Friday.  The bride was gorgeous, the groom a tiny bit nervous and the kiddos precious throughout the ceremony.  Kristy and Barry are so lucky to have wonderful friends and family that support and love them.

    The wedding was autumn themed, and every little detail was perfect!

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    I loved Kristy’s guest book.  She had some bare branches on the table and satin ribbons tied to the smallest colorful leaves.

    Her guests left a message for the couple and signed the back.  Not only was this creative, it was beautiful!

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    First KISS! (okay, that isn’t exactly true, but the first kiss as Mr. and Mrs.)

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    Joyful and proud!

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    You can tell these two just love eachother!  We snuck a dry moment to capture some images outdoors!  Look at the fall color, it is everywhere.

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    Simple elegance!

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    The cutest kiddos ever helped move the ceremony right along!

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    And, after it was all said and done, a GRAND entrance to fun music and the dancing commenced (check out the little one doing the splits at the bottom!… that was a riot!)

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    Congrats to you both!  May you continue to be blessed and grow in your love year after year.  Cherish eachother and keep it real.

    Your friend, Rachel

    The wedding was shot with a Nikon D300, 85MM 1.4, 70-200 2.8, 60MM 2.8, and some very necessary and powerful Nikon flash units, triggered by pocket wizards.

    Coordinated : Sophisticated

    Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

    When planning a family portrait session, dressing for the weather is just as important as looking good.  Avoid matchy-matchy and go for coordinated, sophisticated looks.

    The below looks are available from Gap and Banana Republic online and in-stores this season.

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    With a heavy heart…

    Sunday, October 4th, 2009

    A friend and colleage of mine lost her sweet son Nate to pneumonia after a battle with the H1N1 Flu.  I pray he is lifted up into God’s loving embrace.  Please take a moment to pray for this sweet family and their tragic loss.

    In loving memory of Nate Stone.  May you rest in peace and may peace and grace be found by his family as they move forward addressing their profound grief.

    Many people seem to think this H1N1 Flu is being over-hyped by the media.  This clearly is a serious disease.  Please take care of your loved ones, stay well-hydrated, wash your hands often and keep your family home when ill.

    With heavy heart,

    Rachel @ Verve