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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM US TO YOU!

So, 2015 has been one for the books… I don’t do a lot of looking back, but when I think about it- even though this year has brought about some of our biggest challenges to date, I genuinely feel like 2015 has been a gift. The couples and families we have lovingly photographed, the opportunity to speak to and learn from photographers around the world and most importantly, the closeness we feel with family (more than ever before, if that’s possible) will go down as huge highlights for us.

There is so much I hope to share on this blog in 2016, there is actually joy in my heart about it- I need to feel that way when I blog or it’s best I do something else. If you are one of the people that has encouraged me to write more this past year, I have to thank you… you have been successful in motivating me to express more of what is always churning inside, or of what I share in intimate surroundings. Your friendship and honesty means the world to me.

Cheers to you, to your families and to all of the challenges that are thrown into life. To those who are mourning the loss of loved ones or are fighting to stay alive one more day, may you find moments of peace and a tremendous amount of love to make the day feel do-able. Chadwick and I stand with you.

2016, I welcome you with humility, an open mind and an open heart!

love, Camille xo

(we made this photo on our deck with a tripod and a timer… it means a lot to me.)

FAIRMONT PACIFIC RIM WEDDING BY JONETSU FEATURED IN WEDLUXE

So we’ve totally fallen in love with Elnaz and Moe. Beyond their exquisite taste… it’s their love for family and generous nature- that’s Moe and Elnaz, that’s their heart. During our engagement session we really got to know them for the warm people they are- sending hugs to you guys( xoxo) thanks for having us be a part of your day, you were a joy to capture!!

Wedluxe Magazine features 8 glorious pages from this wedding in their current issue, on news stands now. We wanted to share with you our take on all the delights! When a wedding of this magnitude comes together, it’s probably got some serious planning effort behind it- this is the case here- CountDown Events, along with an incredible team from top to bottom brought it all together.

I asked Soha Lavin (from CountDown) about her experience planning Elnaz and Moe’s grand affair:

“The moment I got on the phone with Elnaz I knew we were in for a very exciting and grand project. To pull off her vision I had to hit the ground running…so much so that we had not even met in person yet and I had already secured the venue and several other key elements. What I loved about the design process was that we were all encouraged to come up with our “best” ideas and then the bride and groom truly trusted us to just make it happen for them. There were certainly challenges along the way like creating an outdoor atmosphere inside a hotel ballroom for the ceremony (but we sure did it) insert rows and rows of manzanilla trees….and bringing fragile and delicate vintage pieces from another country to complete Elnaz’s dream Sofreh (Persian wedding tradition) but it all came together quite beautifully on their wedding day! My favourite moment (actually I have SO many) was seeing Elnaz & Moe’s faces when they entered the room and saw our hard work….their reaction made the hundreds of hours leading up oh so worth it! I have to add in that we meet so many lovely people but working with E&M really energized all of us because of their passion for life and love for their family and friends…it made that day all that much sweeter for me and the entire team.”

I’ve borrowed this fantastic credits link from Wedluxe- be sure to check out the magazine in print, it really sings and the print quality is stellar. They’re going on 10 years publishing the most spectacular wedding magazine in Canada:

PHOTOGRAPHY • JONETSU STUDIOS, WEDDING PLANNING AND DESIGN ASSISTANCE • COUNTDOWN EVENTS PLANNING & DESIGN, VENUE AND CATERING • FAIRMONT PACIFIC RIM HOTEL, INVITATION • INVITE AVENUE, MONOGRAM DESIGN AND DAY-OF STATIONERY • WINTONS SOCIAL STATIONERY, GOWN • LAZARO FROM BISOU BRIDAL, ACCESSORIES AND JEWELLERY • BISOU BRIDAL (VEIL), MAHARANI JEWELS(RINGS, NECKLACE, AND EARRINGS) AND CUSTOM-MADE (HEADPIECE), SHOES • CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN FROM SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES • MANUEL MENDOZA, FORMAL WEAR • ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA, HAIR • CAMERON MARTENS, MAKEUP • HALEH TAFTEH, FLORAL • TALA FLORIST, DECOR • ÉCLAT DECOR INC., CAKE • GANACHE PATISSERIE, ENTERTAINMENT • DJ TABA, VIDEO/CINEMATOGRAPHY • LOVE STORY MEDIA, TRANSPORTATION • KJ LIMOUSINE SERVICES, PHOTO BOOTH • THE COLLECTIVE YOU.

xo camille

ps- I’m on Instagram finally, and so far I actually kind of enjoy it 😉 Come follow me if you’re into that sort of thing https://instagram.com/jonetsustudios/

Elnaz is wearing a Lazaro gown from Bisou Bridal and her bridesmaids are wearing dresses from Manuel Mendoza. Bouquet by Tala Florist.

How’s a girl to feel around diamonds and Louboutins? Loved Elnaz’s bold blue choice! Maharani Jewels necklace & earrings.

Elnaz looked & felt amazing. Gorgeous makeup by Haleh Tafteh. The whole day took place at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. Maharani Jewels (rings).

These ladies were so supportive and lovely all day- gowns by Manuel Mendoza

Beautiful Elnaz enjoying her JONETSU fine art engagement album for the first time!

Spectacular aisle and Sofreh! Tala Florist, Eclat Decor and CountDown Events Planning and Design

Parents. The joy they feel on this day is to be well captured. These are the moments that resonate most over time.

Pride and joy.

Such a beautiful ceremony.

I remember being a bride… it was a while ago, but the emotions really ran the gamut… sweet Elnaz.

Adoration and bling.

Sexy times. (plenty of those)

The ladies being helpful again as we head off to the Vancouver Art Gallery for some portrait taking. The light bounced around everywhere!

A break in the forest is almost mandatory on a JONETSU shoot- the quiet, the beauty. There is no better moment to connect than in nature. The birds and the bugs and the trees- they just don’t care.

Back to the brilliance! Look at the amazing room Eclat Decor designed with CountDown Events- what a team! Tala Florist did an incredible job, too!! The bouquet was perfect all day.

Fairmont Pacific Rim… I’ve said it many times- they just know how to take care of business- the service, the food, the environment. The cocktails. Good stuff.

Little men.

CountDown Events, Eclat Decor and Tala Florist at the Fairmont Pacific Rim.

Cake by Ganache Patisserie. We didn’t try his one- but we just know- delish for sure.

JONETSU Engagement Album, On-site portrait booth by Collective You (always great!)

More dancing, please. Every time, all the time. Love dancing.

So much love and support all night. A great wedding has all guests engaged.

Background JONETSU Engagement session slideshow rolling during dinner/speeches.

Tenderness. So much love between these two.

Time to dance again. Let’s go.

The party was sweet all night. Elnaz was so thoughtful and surprised her dear bridesmaid with a birthday cake during the reception as well.

They chaired it like champs.

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Claire Dobson - September 9, 2015 - 3:36 pm

I love that shot of the old woman! Great work of art…

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM JONETSU! BTS DECORATING AND MAKING TREATS…

Hi Friends! Can’t believe it’s the 23rd of December, already!

This has been another incredible year. The only word I can use to describe how I feel is “grateful”.

To our completely amazing, warm, down-to-earth clients… to the artists and service providers that inspire us in the wedding industry every day- thank you for being in our lives!!

Dearest friends and family- you are all we care about at the beginning and end of the day.

Happy holidays to YOU! Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas. Wishing you all peace, love and joy… and health, lots of good health!

We’re closing until December 29th. xoxox c&c

Mya and NiNi whippets inside our antique frame, florals by the ever-talented and gracious Gloria & her team at Flower Factory. Gloria also did our wedding flowers almost 12 years ago 🙂

We decided to decorate the studio this year. I like putting photographs on the tree- next year I think I’ll go crazy with that. It would be so fun to see all of our brides and grooms up there from 15 years of weddings… how could I do this? Must think on theses things…

So grateful for our sweet little, patient hounds. They liked smelling the flowers and Chadwick did a great job wrangling them with the promise of treats.

Another year of gorgeous, meaningful weddings… cards and albums

This bunch of wintery love- with the promise of Spring (papery peonies). Gloria knows me too well.

It felt nice and warm, but I have to say… still not loving LED lights on trees- look how this light looks compared to our home tree (later). LEDs just aren’t there yet with yummy light.

Mya turned 9. Grainy iphone pic. She allowed the tutu for a few minutes. Really, it was a gift for ME 🙂

This hound turned 11. He ran like the wind last week- hadn’t seen him so up to running in over a year. Is it the glucosamine and sardines? It might be! So exciting, NiNi!

Of course, a cheesy birthday portrait for the hound.

We made stuff! From now on, we will always make things for the holidays. We dehydrated apples and pears, created toasted pecans and made home made Nutella!

Recipe (Camille Style, sorry): Roast half a huge bag of hazelnuts, RUB THOSE NUTS to get the skins off. We used our nut butter attachement for our juicer to process the nut butter, but you can use a food processor or Vitamix too (smooth is best). Melt half a big bag of nice quality chocolate chips (big bags= Costco size). Mix nut butter, melted chocolate, a couple shots of vanilla extract and a couple shots of hazelnut oil in the food processor until shiny and smooth- like fondant texture. There it is. It won’t last. RDN Real Deal Nutella.

Juicing as much as we have time for. Big batches are working well- we can keep the juice fresh for 3 days with this juicer. And DRY pulp. My goal is to make a yummy cracker from the pulp, but so far they’ve been non-delish. Must work on these things. Look at the colour!! I’ll say it here: I like this juice better than wine (!!)

This image from Jesse and Ahmed’s wedding did well in competitions this year.

braggy bits: getting home from the Professional BC Wedding Awards where we were excited to win for Best Photojournalism (thank you to Jayna Marie for my hair and makeup- it lasted all night- this is us at 2am!) & with Aura and Rima, presenting the award for Best In Class Photojournalism for Professional Photographers of Canada, BC. That trophy business if pretty crazy- there is a little lady with a camera on top- she’s wearing a very pro-looking ‘skirtsuit’- it’s sweet.

Scooter Braun and Yael Cohen in Town and Country- that was cool.

In January, we’ll start blogging weddings again- like this one- Elnaz and Moe in Wedluxe- what a gorgeous issue- check it out on news stands now.

INTIMATE WEST VANCOUVER WEDDING AT HOME BY JONETSU. FEATURED IN REAL WEDDINGS MAGAZINE.

Carly and Eric knew exactly the kind of wedding they wanted. Contemporary, Italian-influenced, warm and meaningful. Intimate.

Cristina Samper of Fluent Productions brought together all of the details to make their dreams come true. And there were certainly many details and logistics- incredible job, Cristina! You know, Cristina stops at nothing to make sure her client’s are having the time of their lives. That’s her serving up gelato late night 🙂 I’ve seen this woman in a multitude of challenging scenarios over the years- problem solves like a champ, while remaining elegant and friendly (nice combo)!!

At Carly’s parent’s West Coast contemporary home in West Vancouver, family and friends celebrated until the wee hours. Every single guest had a great time.

We’re shooting a lot more intimate weddings (under 100 guests) in Vancouver. I love how couples are choosing to express themselves in so many different ways. If there are 300 people coming to your wedding, or 20 people- the vibe will be unique and personal either way. We adore it all.

Eric and Carly- we love you two! Thank you for inviting us into your spectacular day!! More story and credits can be seen on new stands right now- check out Real Weddings Magazine!

Custom stationary by Carly’s sister and MOH, Suzanne.

a rose from her groom.

the ladies got ready at the Fairmont Pacific Rim

The Partyskirts were so fun- and these gorgeous ladies really pulled them of!

Carly is a relaxed, fun and present bride. What a stunner.

Vintage champagne glass. Very delicate.

Twin brothers.

Eric, very present and handsome. These two are a perfect fit.

First wedding day embrace, on their patio at home.

Lighthouse Park.

Gown by Jason Matlo and Chef d’Atelier, Wenchee Liu

The Partyskirts went crazy in the wind. It was fun!

West Coast Forest Moment.

Women getting ready

Men getting ready.

Chilling out pre-ceremony.

Moments before the wedding began. Carly’s warm energy makes me smile!

Anticipation with Dad.

Right now.

Quince Fine Florals held by lovely, emotional bridesmaids.

Girlfriend love.

Such a loving and intimate group!

A few moments away.

Spectacular property.

Sabre this.

That look. It’s what we all hope for from our partner.

Clean, modern decor. Planning by Cristina Samper, Fluent Productions

Stop it with this view, already!

Random make out. Those are my favourite.

The tiny, quick moments that link together to make a day magical.

Friendship.

Bella Gelateria gelato cart

Catering by C Restaurant

Late night Pazza Rella food truck on site. Delish, Napoli- style pizza.

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Perla Photography - December 11, 2014 - 9:32 pm

Lovely work!

Erum - December 12, 2014 - 4:02 am

What beautiful images! Stunning! Love them!

Fotografia Ślubna Gdańsk - December 15, 2014 - 11:09 am

Oh, yes! It’s wonderful, stunning work I see here. I’m truly impressed! 🙂

COME VISIT JONETSU AT THE BLING BOUTIQUE BRIDAL SHOW AT THE ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA!

Fall is in the air and it’s the season to get your wedding planning into full gear for next year. There is nothing like meeting the people you may wish to work with in person to make you feel confident about the service you’re going to receive during your journey. Celebrating our 15th year in business this year (!), we’ve got much going on behind the scenes right now: a new website, new collections and product lines (and of course finishing up weddings and designing heirloom albums for all of our couples)… but there is one show we’re really honoured to be a part of every year… We love the Bling Boutique Bridal Show at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia. Harumi from Harumi Signature Events puts on this incredible (and wonderfully intimate) show at the historic and chic hotel – it feels like coming home to family, so many fantastic artists and service providers come together for one great day!

It’s nice to be able to spend time talking with people in a relaxed and luxurious environment. You know, get your nails and lashes done (complimentary), grab a glass of wine and roam at your own pace.

Come to think of it, I may pretend to be a bride and get my relax on with you 😉 Chadwick and his charm can man the JONETSU table.

It’s on SUNDAY OCTOBER 5TH!

I cannot wait to see all of the decor elements by Vancouver’s top designers and Bisou Bridal’s exclusive gown collection. We were very pleased to hear that we will be located close to the bar and the gowns and Peter’s cakes: everything we adore! Chadwick and I will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about wedding photography, and point you in the direction of our favourite people who can help make your day impeccable!

So come visit and get inspired for your big day! www.blingweddingshow.ca for tickets and information xo camille