There’s a great and fun Chinese wedding day tradition where the groom (and his team) is put through a series of challenges to prove he is worthy of his bride. From sorting skittles with skinny chopsticks to puzzles to spelling backwards and reciting poetry (not in English) – Mike performed outstandingly well under pressure. I…
I meet them separately in the morning and Andrew and Pam are both relaxed and friendly. Even during the busy schedule of a full wedding day, I always have a sense from both of them that they are thinking of the people around them. Caring for and serving others is just normal for them. They…
Can you imagine being 2? . . . and feeling joy and belonging? . . . with parents that understand play and exploration matter more than getting some dirt on your dress? Who delight in what a funny, strange person you are? You live in a place where two talented, thoughtful people have invested their…
This family’s closeness and their visible care and interest in each other are compelling and moving to me. Janelle called me to arrange a family session as a gift for her dad. A high school student, paying for and organizing a professional family lifestyle session because she knew it would be a meaningful gift for…
What strikes me 1st is that they are both comfortable in their own skin. . . . at ease being themselves with others. Everyone should have a friend like Mike. Someone who is open and honest and has your best interests at heart. He’ll tell you what you need to hear, which is often different…
Andrew and Pam are friends with my 1st wedding couple, Jen and Jeff. These 2 met years ago on the set of a church video production and photo session – where they couldn’t speak to each other – all quiet on the set. A few years later, Pam was training Andrew to replace her in…
Mallory, Courtney and Madison trekked into the bush, over hills, rocks and gullies – all in their sandals! – to create some sweet images for their mom. I was completely impressed and appreciative that they were up for serious hiking and had the perfect attitude to get this done. These 3 laugh easily together and…
There was a crowd –> 6 of us hanging out at my studio for Jill’s fitness session. Jill’s amazing trainer, Lorne King of Absolute Health and Fitness was there. . . . . . and 3 photographer friends came out to help me with on location studio lighting (and some extra gear!). Thank you so…