Teasers :: A Girl and her Pony

Teaser from today's shoot. Having an iPhone is so much fun sometimes.

Weddings :: C + R Get Hitched!! :)

Well. This is an awefully overdue post... particularly since the photos have ALL been posted publically for... three weeks now? I've kinda been neglecting computer stuff in preparation of school (baking/cooking lots), enjoying the sun, and having a social life... Haha.

But alas, in June, one of my besties got married. It was a very exciting day for all involved.
I was lucky enough to hang out during the BBQ instead of shower...

And, being a biologist, you can't fault her for reading wrapping paper instead of unwrapping... We also learned that I can make a pretty good florist...

We moved on to the rehursal the next day... Where we made due with what we could... ie: fake table, narrow aisle... and a fake pipeist.

There is something wrong with an official telling you to "Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle" now...  Thanks LMFAO.

Day of the ceremony was crummy... Threatened rain - we were almost prepared to move inside... Thankfully, we didn't have to... Barely.

But, we got everything done outside - which was a good call in my honest opinion...

Instead of a 'cocktail hour' we did a tea party! Which was 100% what the bride and groom were all about... So much fun... and the cookies were SOOO good... I'm still dreaming about how yummy they were. Haha.

After the tea, and during the rain, we hid out and played games... and watched the bear on the hill (apparently there was 3 at one point, but I only ever saw one). If there was three, it was probably a good omen that it rained all day so we made a point of camping out in the lodge...

The rain lightned just as dinner started - although not stopping completely...

But it did finally stop... and we ventured out into the sunshine to get some fun photos of the bridal party... without wet shoulders and umbrellas.

Not gonna lie - I had the most fun with these...
We finished off the official part of the night with the speeches and cake!, seeing as we didn't have a working stereo system for anything else - but we made the best of it.

Following the gathering and mingling - when everyone left (bride and groom included), those spending the night in and around the lodge settled in for some games and music (yes, we got the stereo working)...

And we rounded out the festivities with breakfast (a large chunk of which was made by the groom.. that doesn't seem right), and bouquet toss before we ended with more mingling and packed everything up.

Congrats to C and R!! I <3 you, and hope the day was everything you wanted! :)

Life :: Alyssa's Grad

Well, it was one of those weekends when I felt REALLY old... my 'fake-little-sister' graduated highschool.

Here's the kid I knew from the time she was about 6... I've known her through her first pony, her first ambulance trip, her first boyfriend... her first car! Boy this kid has grown up a lot.
This is the girl that hated the taste of alcohol... And we started the day off doing Jello Shots...

I've known her, and her mother, for so long... they're like family to me. Her mother has seen me at my best, and worst, and still thinks great things of me - I couldn't be more greatful!
She has also seen me grow my photography talent from a few measly photos... so here it is. My first paid gig! :)

I spent the entire day with her - from Jello Shots and family photos, to commencement, from hair and make-up appointments, to the grand march... And loved every minute of her. Some people enjoyed the stress more than others... but we all came together to support the 'girl of the day'.

I enjoyed every moment of it, and was glad I could be there for my 'little sister'. It's one of those moments where no matter what you say, the act of being there is better than anything else. :)

I got to play with some fun photography equipment (a flash I like to think I know how to use, a new lens, etc)... And was greatful for the opportunity.

And I'd like to point out, they say grad will be one of the best days of your life - But those people have too much faith in a single day. Your life is what you make of it. Hold your head up and smile lots, and everything will fall into place.
Well kid... love you bunches! Cheers to class of 2012!!!

Life :: Community Arts Festival

Kamloops can be a beautiful place in the summer. No matter how much I complain about it - I mean, it's hot, dry, and it's a freaking desert, and looks like it... But there is so much to do around Kamloops in the summer. Winter, not so much, unless you enjoy skiing.

But, back to the thought at hand:

This year, the Kamloops Community Band was joined by the St. Ann's Academy High School band, the Kamloops Rube Band, and mascots from around the community... as well as local artists, dancers, etc for the Community Arts Festival.

Of course, we showed our support by watching the other bands play...

And played some of our best pieces of the season...

We, being Kylie, Sofia, Shane and I, spent the rest of the afternoon wandering around taking in whatever we could find, and enjoying the sun. Thank goodness for gorgeous sunny days. :)