Thursday, December 24, 2009

Rainy Vancouver Engagement: Amin+Khati

It was THE wettest engagement session we've done yet. From the days leading up to it up until the night before, there were much discussion about our options on how to shoot the session and keep dry or whether we should reschedule or not. But with Amin and Khati being based in Toronto, the option to reschedule was hard to even consider.

Amin and Khati had valid concerns about how their photos would turn out considering the forecast of 100% P.O.P. with almost 30mm of rain expected. So, we talked them through their concerns and asked them to just focus on the very reason we're doing these engagement portraits - THEM. We asked them to just live in the moment, focus on each other and look forward to their wedding in April 2010.

When we met them at Granville Island to start the session, we were glad to hear that they've decided to just let go and just go with it. And did they really get into it! They actually enjoyed the weather and, dare I say, they enjoyed the experience. In fact, the rain turned out to be a bonus when what Khati really wanted are photos that reflect the environment where she grew up in - Granville Island in the rain!

Check them out!



We ducked into Granville Island Public Market to warm up for a bit.

And then we were out again with Granville Bridge as the background.




Here's the one from Cat's Social House (formerly Cat's Meow).

And a last wet one that we took in Gastown!


Amin and Khati, you are such troopers! If it ever rains in April, it'll be a walk in the park for us... even if it means bringing an umbrella or two.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Lovely Fall Brock House Wedding: Ryan+Trisna Just Married!

On the morning of our last wedding of the season, we woke up to grey skies heavy with impending rain. Despite the dull color above, the grounds surrounding the historic Brock House Restaurant was alive with autumn colors. And such was the backdrop of Ryan and Trisna's wedding, a true Vancouver fall wedding. It was a lovely intimate affair with the couple's closest friends and family.

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A candid moment with the bridal party.


Ryan's grandmother...


A private moment between Ryan and his grandmother...
I love the dreamy quality of this image. No we didn't use a Holga or a Lomo to capture this shot, it was just shot through the clear tarp that covered the ceremony area. Just added a bit of vintage toning.



The rings!




Ryan and Trisna, we are so honoured to have been part of your day and documenting it for you! We're sure you'll have fun continuing the celebration in Singapore in a few months!

Details:
Wedding Dress - Ella Rosa Bridal
Flowers - Ah Perfect Petals
Ceremony & Reception Venue - Brock House Restaurant
Hair & Makeup - Lovely Wedding Studio
Cake - Cake Art

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Engaged in Vancouver: Amin+Khati Sneak Peek!

Amin and Khati are both based in Toronto but will get married in Vancouver next year! They came to visit Vancouver this past week where we did their engagement session on the last day of a month-long deluge of rain characteristic of fall weather. They are quite anxious to see a teaser from the session as they were concerned about taking their photos done on a wet day.

I hope this photo will put their mind at ease! Will post more in the next few weeks. In the meantime, don't forget to leave a comment! For every comment you leave, we will donate 1 can of food to the local food bank!