st eugene’s wedding photographer, cranbrook bc - Jenelle + Justin

From time to time I connect with a couple on a deeper level then usual and thats what happened with Jenelle and Justin. Considering that it's very rare for me to meet someone in person on their actual wedding day and not prior to that, I honestly felt like I had known them forever. Shooting them was so easy and it flowed so organically. Jenelles feet gently kiss the ground as she moves with the grace of a dancer. 

And can we chat about Jenelles moment with her mother as she was putting on her wedding dress? I asked for her bridesmaid to step out of the room for a couple moments while she and her mother sat in the silence of the sanctity of the tradition of helping her dress for the last time. I stood at a distance to let them absorb the moment because it was heavy, I could feel it. As I saw her finishing up I got a bit closer and didn’t realize that I was crying until I lifted my camera up to my face and noticed it was wet. This is why I do what I do. These are the moments we want to hold on to.

Thank you so much Jenelle and Justin for being so kind to us and being such genuine and amazing people.

st eugenes resort and casino wedding photographer, cranbrook bc - Brittany + Daniel

To say that Brittany is “sweet” would not do her any justice. She truly is the salt of the earth. Humble, kind and unapologetically light hearted. Her and Daniel make such a wonderful pair and we felt right at home on their wedding day. We were treated like guests during the reception and both sides of the family were so kind and thoughtful to us. Basically the entire day was amazing. Enjoy a few of my favourites from their day.

The Wild Kin Workshop

We had the pleasure of capturing a few behind the scenes footage for a workshop put together by Kaihla Tonai and Emily Oud. Things aligned just perfectly since we already had to be in calgary to pick up some material for our house reno and as it turned out my Mother surprised us by coming down for the weekend as well where she got to meet my daughter for the very first time. Kind of a big deal right!?

The ladies from the workshop also set up a couple styled shoots so while Lee was filming I grabbed a quick couple shots from the 70’s inspired shoot for myself because hello…Im obsessed with all things vintage! 

Here are some of the shots from the weekend and feel free to check out more info on their workshop!

Enjoy

Danny and Kesha

"May your sky always be clear, may your dear smile always be bright and happy, and may you be for ever blessed for that moment of bliss and happiness which you gave to another lonely and grateful heart. Isn't such a moment sufficient for the whole of ones life?

- Dostoyevsky

If there is one thing, and one thing only that I can convey to somebody looking for a photographer to capture their essence, it's this: I care about you. I care about your story, I care about your journey and I care about your future. That's why I put so much heart into my work and try so hard to personalize each session so that you can look at them later and confidently say from your soul  - "This is us"

That's what I'm going to work hardest on this year. Instead of concentrating my efforts on perfecting the technical aspect of photography, I want to be inspired by the imperfect people in front of me. Figuring out what makes your connections unique and shining a light on it.

Thank you Danny and Kesha for allowing me into your heart space 

- enjoy

blue lake, bc wedding photographer - Connor and Catriona

Anyone who knows me knows that I have issues with the cold. I have a really severe form of raynauds syndrome which means my extremities turn white pretty much the second I step outside and it takes hours for me to get the blood circulating again even once Im back in a warm setting. This causes me to get frost bite super quick and developing possibly worse issues like nerve damage to my fingers and toes. Which is why I don't shoot outdoors in frigid temperatures. However, if I take the proper precautions I can typically power through! Which is why I only accept one winter wedding a year. I LOVE the look of wintery weddings, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to photograph this beautiful couple on their special day. The moment I met Catriona at our consultation I knew I liked her vibes and that we were a good fit for each other. To add icing to the cake, the day of the wedding wasn't really THAT cold! SUCCESS!!

Connor and Catriona actually have a really interesting story about how they met. It was completely accidental. Connor thought he was booking a flight to Monaco but found himself Africa bound to Morocco instead. They met in a hostel during what Catriona calls "the happiest accident ever!"

Enjoy!

Kurt and Deedra {Kimberley/Cranbrook Maternity Photographer}

I was so happy to meet Kurt and Deedra after putting out a model call for an expecting couple. I had a vision of the type of session I wanted to do with them and they helped me bring it to life! They had fantastic chemistry and were open to the vibe I wanted for the shoot. I especially love how their connection is truly felt through these images which means the little muffin in Deedras belly will feel it too once he/she arrives.

Enjoy!

The Ryters {Kimberley and Cranbrook Wedding Photographer}

I had the pleasure of photographing this lovely couple last Summer for the first half of their wedding day which took place in Cranbrook. I say 'first half' because the whole wedding traveled to Creston for part 2 of the festivities! How neat is that! I wish I could have made to the Creston half for the party portion but alas, I had an early morning trip to Banff for another shoot! This wedding was beautiful down to the last detail and so was the couple and their families! Thanks for making my job so easy you two! 

Enjoy!

bull river guest ranch wedding photographer- Kenito and Nikki

Ken and Nikki are celebrating 10 years as husband and wife. What better way to celebrate then to bring to life a vision of how they dreamed their wedding to be with a mix of vintage heirlooms and harvest vibes.

Enjoy watching their story

Lucy

Florals/Table Styling/Arch: MJ's Floral Boutique

Makeup: Makeup Artistry by Candace

Black Wedding Dress: Tara's Boutique

Cakes - Cranbrook Cakes

Venue: Bull River Guest Ranch

Ashley and Tino {Cranbrook and Kimberley Wedding Photographer}

Well it's only been 11 months since Ashley and Tino's wedding so at least I can technically say a year has not yet gone by since I shot this wedding. It feels like only yesterday that I met this unicorn bride at Hot Shots in Cranbrook to discuss the details of her wedding day vision. She was easy to spot in the busy coffee shop with her flowing mane of candy apple red hair. I still to this day receive emails and inquires about this wedding "Where is her dress and veil from?" "Whats the name of her hair color?" "What venue did they get married at"? "Where are their flowers from"? Well, I don't have all the answers to these questions but this wedding was featured on the Junebug Weddings blog which answers a lot of those questions.

While I only knew that I would be shooting this wedding 2 weeks prior, I feel honoured to have been chosen and trusted by this rad couple. The vibes of this wedding were right up my alley and any photographic storyteller would have jumped at the chance to shoot them. All the details and aesthetic of the wedding were well thought out and executed from the centre pieces, green bouquets, man buns and beards to the gorgeous macrame archway. To say this wedding was stunning is an understatement.

I hope you enjoy viewing these photos as much as I enjoyed taking them.

Lucy

Kimberley, BC Studio Motherhood Photographer - Becky and Isla

Hey everyone, meet my friend Becky! The sweetest most kindhearted, free spirited ginger fairy you'll ever know! I invited Becky and her daughter Isla to help me test the light in my "new" studio. By "new" I mean that I actually completed it in December of 2015, but do to an unfortunate fire in my neighbours warehouse, the entire building had to be gutted and renovated. As heartbreaking as that was, I sometimes think that the timing couldn't really have been much better. Yes, I never even got to use it (and my insurance covered NOTHING due to a tricky little clause in fine print), but I was also very VERY newly pregnant in December and was about to feel the full force of morning sickness. I ended up having to reschedule shoots anyway on account of the fact that I couldn't even keep water down, and had a permanent case of vertigo for about 3 months. So now I'm back in action full force! The studio looks better then ever, I'm full of energy and creativity despite being as big as a beached whale.

I can't wait to photograph more babies and children in this new space you guys! And I don't think I could have asked for a sweeter pair to photograph in here for the first time! Enjoy these sweet shots and get in touch if you want to capture a love fest like this with your littles!

Lucy

Upper Ranch, Radium BC - Catt and Brodie {Kimberley/Cranbrook Wedding Photographer}

Let's Party. 

Thats what comes to mind when looking back on this gorgeous wedding. Every single bridesmaid looks like they stepped out of a Pinterest board. Everyone was ready to treat this day for exactly what it was, a joyous occasion. Smiles all around, nothing was going to kill this Brides vibe! We still managed to get some great shots even though the lighting conditions that day were some of the worst (for photos) that I've ever encountered. But that didn't stop us from making this day a fairytale romance that they'll never forget.

xoxo Lucy

Josh and Angie {Kimberley/Cranbrook Wedding Photographer}

Sweet, elegant, simple. All words I would use to describe this day. The mellow vibe of the bride and groom could be felt from the moment I walked through the door. Their connections were natural and unforced, and anyone standing by could feel the love these to have for each other emanating through their skin. I couldn't possibly be more honoured to have been chosen to capture this union. 

Lucy

Joel Robison Cranbrook Workshop {Kimberley/Cranbrook Photographer}

If you ever get a chance to do a Joel Robison Workshop I highly recommend it! Skill level is a non-issue if your just interested in creating neat conceptual images. Joel was ready to teach and assist with any technical questions regarding camera settings or conceptual question regarding the images you want to create. An all around great guy I would say! 

Here are a couple shots I took during the workshop along with my final images. I hope you like!!

Lucy

Check out Joels work on Facebook here --> Joel Robison

The "N" Family {Kimberley/Cranbrook Family Photographer}

I'm going to be honest...overly posed family portraits make me want to cry. In fact, I fail to even see the point of them. Why dish out hundreds of dollars to have someone provide you a false memory? Lets face it, it's all an illusion. Those types of photos are not an accurate representation of your family. When I started getting into family portraits my immediate instinct was to "give the people what they wanted", which I thought was stiffly posed portraits that Grandma and Grandpa would love! But as time has gone b,y I've noticed myself unconsciously evolving my workflow so that I try and get those "posey" shots out of the way to have more time for the candid moments with parents and their children. At first I wasn't sure how people would react when they saw that there was only a handful of "grandma" shots in their proofing gallery, but then it dawned on me that the work I post on social media has allowed the type of people who want those sorts of memories to find me, and in turn, for me to find them. The newly famous quote "your vibe attracts your tribe" actually has a lot of truth to it! I feel like I can offer more then just "family photos" now. I feel like I can offer a real memory, a real connection. You cannot deny that when you look at this mothers eyes as she gazes at her children's faces that you don't absorb a true sense of how deeply she loves her babies. 

I hope you enjoy watching this beautiful family play in the woods as much as I enjoyed shooting it 

xoxo Lucy

Abby { Kimberley/Cranbrook Maternity Photographer}

Amber - Class of 2015 {Kimberley/Cranbook Senior Photographer}

Calgary Zoo Adventures {Kimberley BC Family Photographer}

So I had actually completely forgotten that there was a long weekend in May. So I ended up booking quite a few sessions during that weekend but still had Sunday and Monday free. Thats right FREE!! Woo hoo! So we decided to take the boy to the zoo. I'm actually ashamed at my lack of picture taking on this trip. The only photos I took were the ones posted here, aside from some iPhone shots. This is mostly because I recently bought a Canon AE-1 program which is a 35mm film camera. So most of my time was spent fiddling with it and trying how to learn how to shoot blind! 

We stopped in Banff for some lunch and we had intended on renting a canoe and enjoying a leisurely afternoon, however, the crowds were on another level of crazy which I.cannot.handle. AT ALL. Which is the main reason I didn't join my boys in Disneyland this winter. I absolutely freak right out if I feel trapped in a crowd. So we didn't bother spending any more time in Banff, instead we got to Calgary, hit up some of our favourite stores so that I could start outfitting Kaz with school stuff, and of course Lee and I needed hats. Thats right...hats. Monday morning we were at the zoo bright and early and Kaz was stoked the entire time, like any other 4 year old would be when seeing an adorable red panda for the first time! 

Luckily though, bunny (being the stuffy who got to come on the trip) didn't get eaten by any of the fierce creatures. Kaz kept him tucked away in his coat pocket so that nothing could get him...

Lucy

That weekend Kootenay life...{ Kimberley/Cranbrook Family Photographer}

WARNING: This blog post contains boogers, and a dirty child. It may also ignite a desire for adventure vanning, turquoise water and serenity. Veiw at your own risk.

Lake days have officially begun here in my tiny section of the Kootenays. I know it's been here for a while for our friends to the west but 2/3 of my family is now slathered in sunscreen on a daily basis so that means the summer hustle is real. 

I have had a raging headache for about 2 weeks due to a pesky wisdom tooth wreaking havoc on the left side of my face, so needless to say I've been irritable, snappy and disinterested in anything involving moving my head off my pillow. However, my boys (husband, son and brother) wanted to go get fishing licenses and go to the lake for a few hours so I put my big girl pants up and sucked up the pain to try and enjoy my life a little. Even though my head was throbbing and the ride out was on another level of bumpy, we had a great time and I decided to let Kaz get dumpster baby dirty. All in all the evening contained all the ingredients for beautiful memories with my favourite people 

Lucy

Kaslo, British Columbia {Kimberley/Cranbrook Family Photographer}

Vanning. Described in the Urban dictionary as: Noun: the act of creeping in a van, preferably one that is shady in some way, such as a rusty license plate or missing door handle

Now while I like to think we're a little classier then this description and that the van has more of a wandering feel then a creepy feel, I do think that everyone should give banning a shot from time to time. I wasn't always a believer, but with a little convincing from my better half it has now become a favourite pass time.

This past weekend we "van'd" to Kalso. We checked out a couple local restaurants and rode around town on our bikes. This adorable off to the side little town is one of the many gems in the Kootenays that must be explored. While we were in the area we also took in some hot springs action in Ainsworth. Kahzik's monkey "Samson" was the lucky toy who got to join us on this adventure and ended up making it into the bulk of the photos, in some of which he decided to very rudely pass gas in a restaurant, sending Kaz into hysterics. Oh well...

Lucy

Kenito and Nikki's Coffeeshop Romance {Kimberley/Cranbrook Family Photographer}

Happy 7th year wedding anniversary to this awesome couple who happen to also be parents to 2 pit bulls named Sully and Ramona. This fun-loving bunch enjoys candle-lit dinners and long walks on the beach. At any given time they can be found on top of the ski hill or un-findable in one of the many isolated back-woods camping areas in the Kootenays in their loveable van "Dirty Dina". 

Thank you so much to Chad at the Bean Tree for lending us his rad coffee shop after hours for this shoot. And if you haven't ever been to the Bean Tree then shame on you! Make sure if your visiting Kimberley you try them out, and tell them Lucy sent you! They make amazing Lattes!!!

Enjoy xoxo