Sleeping Sully

made me smile

My brother sent me the link to this video today and it made me smile. Thanks Pete!

meet Sully...

I never take for granted the moments that I get to be witness to through my camera. When my friends Danelle and Dylan told me that their baby was going to be delivered in Canmore I asked if I could come by with my camera and I am so happy that they agreed. There are no words to describe what it is like to get to see a baby that is only 5 hours old. It is a magical time. It was so heartwarming to me to get to see my friends so in love with their newborn son and get to witness for myself their instant connection to the newest member of their family. Sully is a gorgeous sweet little man.

Years ago when I briefly lived in NYC I dreamed of getting to be a small town photographer and being able to document people's lives in their happiest moments. I first met Danelle and Dylan when I photographed their wedding. We became friends through that experience and I've since been able to photograph Danelle's first pregnancy, their daughterNavee, her second pregnancy and now the arrival of Danelle and Dylan's son Sully.

There has been nothing more rewarding for me to get to see couples in love and be there to document their big moments with my camera.

Kelly & Adam at Emerald Lake Lodge

Outdoor ceremonies are my favourite. Isn't that an amazing "aisle" to walk down?!









I love, love, love when couples snuggle up close to listen to the toasts. It makes for much better photographs.



Kelly and Adam had an incredible wedding at Emerald Lake Lodge. They had a pink and black theme and the decor Kelly and her family created was stunning. Kelly and Adam held their cocktail hour on the patio at Cilantro which I had never seen done before and it was gorgeous. Amazing views and they even had a signature pink drink to serve their guests. Kelly had really thoughtful table cards. Each table was named after a place that Kelly and Adam had been to together and each guest was surprised by a photograph of themselves with the name of their table on the back all placed in a little canoe. It was a great conversation starter when everyone looked at the photographs and so much easier then searching for your name. There were several tear inspiring moments throughout the day and it was obvious that everyone was there to celebrate with Kelly and Adam. We even had a moose sighting across the lake during the dancing. I think it was a nod to Adam's Newfoundland roots and surely a Canadian wedding blessing. I am so disappointed that Kelly and Adam's wedding was my last wedding at Emerald Lake Lodge for the year, it's an inspiring place.

Kelly and Adam I hope you're having an incredible time on your honeymoon! Thank you for being such gracious and generous hosts to Kevin and I. You made us feel right at home.

Venue Emerald Lake Lodge
Flowers by Willow Haven

Erin & Stephen at Emerald Lake Lodge

Erin and Stephen love to play Warcraft. They had their characters made into figurines that they used as their cake toppers. I love when couples find ways to personalize their wedding.

Barb from Cake Creations created this Warcraft castle cake from a photograph that Erin and Stephen brought her.


Erin's dad seeing her for the first time in her dress.


Erin's Mum and grandma arriving for the ceremony.

Stephen's parents watching the ceremony.

Happy faces after just being announced husband and wife.


A sweet moment after the bridesmaid's toast to Erin.

Erin and Stephen brought in professional lighting which transformed the space for dancing and created an incredible atmosphere for photographs.


Erin and Stephen had an intimate wedding at Emerald Lake lodge surrounded by their closest friends and family. They are both lucky to have parents that have been married for close to 40 years for inspiration. Their families were closely involved in all the planning and making sure that everything went smoothly. Erin's brother played beautiful guitar as she walked down the aisle and Erin's Mum worked really hard with family friends to create the decor for their reception. I loved that Erin and Stephen took their love of Warcraft a game they play with friends and family and found ways to incorporate it into their day, it made everything unique and personal. The connection that Erin and Stephen have with their friends and family is incredible to get to be witness to, they are a close knit bunch. Erin and Stephen thank you for greeting us with a welcome basket and continuing to show us immense generousity and welcome us into your day. Thank you to your families for their kindness. We feel really lucky to have been there.

Venue Emerald Lake Lodge
Cake by Cake Creations
Flowers by Willow Haven

Shandra & Glenn at The Banff Springs

The Mount Stephen hall at The Banff Springs is an incredibly elegant room for weddings.

It is rare to see a groom's cake in Canada. It is more of a southern tradition. Barb from Cake Creations did an incredible job of this suitcase for Glenn which featured luggage labels from Africa that hinted at their African safari honeymoon.



I had a serious crush on Shandra's Melissa Sweet gown that she wore for the reception. It is easily one of my all time favourite gowns that I have photographed. It was so elegant and suited Shandra beautifully. I love the way it moved when they danced.


I loved Shandra's headpiece. It was such a great transition from her veil during the day to her headpiece for the reception.



Shandra and Glenn held their wedding at the gorgeous Banff Springs and included my favourite combination of an outdoor ceremony on the terrace which offers stunning views as shown above and then held their reception in the Mount Stephen hall which is breath taking. Their decor included custom made linens, hand made menus and professional lighting that transformed the room. Bringing in professional lighting is the best investment you can make in getting incredible photographs of your reception. It adds depth and sparkle to your photographs and creates a unique experience for your guests. The lighting made everything come alive and I think it's a must have for Mount Stephen hall. Shandra and Glenn had guests come from great distances to celebrate with them and I think their wedding really showed off the rocky mountains beautifully for their guests.
Their wedding was elegant and full of style and inspired a great party.

Lynn of Lynn Fletcher Weddings brought Shandra and Glenn's wedding day vision to life. Lynn created a gorgeous day for them with stunning decor that was all custom created just for Shandra and Glenn. The day went perfectly.

Planning and decor by Lynn Fletcher Weddings
Cake by Cake Creations
Flowers by Nosegay
venue The Banff Springs
DJ - Ken of NRG music productions

Kael & Kevin at Emerald Lake Lodge

Kael's something old, borrowed and blue for good luck.


I love Kael's tattoo and her gorgeous eyes.



Kael and Kevin's son Pike walked Kael down the aisle. Kael was very happy to see Daddy waiting for them at the end of the aisle.


Oftentimes, like in this photograph, my favourite image is not the one of the first kiss at the end of the ceremony but the moments that follow the first kiss. I love this moment.




Kael and Kevin held an intimate wedding at Emerald Lake Lodge. Emerald Lake is one of my most favourite locations for weddings. There is something just magical and pristine about it. I loved that Kael and Kevin started their day with a bride reveal. A favourite moment for me and a chance for couples to see each other and feel relaxed before the day starts. We had incredible weather which showed off the lake beautifully. Kael and Kevin's ceremony was full of moments that inspired tears in everyone that witnessed it. Their son Pike stole the show in his handsome little suit and converse. Kael and Kevin share a strong bond and an immense love for their son and that really shined on their wedding day. I felt really grateful to be there.

Kael and Kevin I hope you're having an amazing honeymoon in San Francisco. I'm sure you're eating incredible food! Thank you for asking me to photograph the beginning of a new chapter in your family's life. Pike is a lucky little man.