Vancouver Wedding Photography Blog

Sarah Shore - July 21, 2010 - 2:18 pm

What an amazing day we had! You made us feel so comfortable and beautiful. It was easy and so much fun!

Thanks again Camille & Chadwick for capturing the DG spirit.

Geneve McNally - July 21, 2010 - 2:54 pm

THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU! What a beautiful day, fantastic experience, and so memorable. You really managed to bring out the love and energy we all have for what we do. Your own energy and spirit are truly incredible and we are so happy and feel so fortunate to have had you involved in this shoot. See you around… 🙂

Alicia Keats - July 21, 2010 - 9:32 pm

You both know how much this photo-shoot meant to me personally, but I have to say it again, you brought out my inner rock star and made me sparkle! You are truly gifted at what you do!What a pleasure being in front of your lens. Much Love to you Camille and Chadwick!

Samantha Nutley - July 23, 2010 - 2:53 pm

Camille & Chadwick…THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I always hate to have my picture taken but you made this shoot so much fun that I actually had such a great time, I didn’t want it to end! I also can’t express just how much I love the photos! You have done such beautiful work and your energy was contagious! Thank you again for these amazing photos and such a memorable experience! Hope to work with you again soon! <3

admin - July 30, 2010 - 11:30 am

Samantha, we had such a great time with all of you. I know the feeling, I much prefer being behind the camera, but it’s nice when you can relax and enjoy the experience- that’s the best thing we could ever hear! We wish you (and Geneve!!) a wonderful and comfortable time over the next few months as you prepare to welcome baby into the world! xo camillle (thanks so much for all of your kind comments, ladies!)

Blogging Weddings and The Complete Story

So here I am, sitting at the computer late at night, trying to get a blog post together in the middle of “wedding season”. I’m in love with the wedding I’ve been working on: Stephanie & Nathan. Thought I’d just ‘quickly post the wedding’. Guess what? I’m absolutely paralyzed.
“Chadwick, I’m down to 137 images selected to blog- I just don’t know what to cut, what to show. Ahhhh.”

I suppose it’s a happy problem, but it’s really getting to me this evening. I cannot post a whack of epic portraits & details and skip the dozens of intimate, moving moments – and those totally fun expressions that Nathan made all day- seriously, those expressions have made me smile throughout this whole edit! His mother shares the same expressions, it’s uncanny! The way Stephanie and Nathan hold each other, the way they have fun in every moment. The way these two amazing people- New York City architects of all things- are willing to just get outside and get drenched in a Whistler downpour- Vera Wang and all- just for fun and PURE romance.
The way Stephanie’s sweet sister Jennifer was the epitome of selfless caring on her sibling’s biggest day. How Stephanie gazed up at Nathan so many times with adoration in her eyes, you just can’t beat that look. I’m getting long winded now, I know. It’s their slideshow that will allow them to feel their day intimately all over again. It’s all so personal, really.

I just don’t want to miss a thing.

So here’s one shot for now, that’s all. Stay tuned for your Complete Story, Stephanie & Nathan. I wish you could join us in Vancouver for the first viewing 🙂 xo c

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Jenn - July 21, 2010 - 8:26 pm

hey Camille and Chadwick! I cannottttt wait to see the rest of the photos! This is such a teaser!!! i started tearing up when i read what you wrote. That whole weekend I still play over and over in my head. Thank you for making it so much fun! You guys are awesome!

Christine Lam - July 22, 2010 - 5:04 pm

The photo of Stephanie and Nathan is just breathtaking,excited to see the rest.
Happy moments captured by two great photographers will last a lifetime.
So happy you were part of the day.
Thank you so much,

From a proud Mom,
Chris

Alanna - July 26, 2010 - 12:36 am

Hi guys!
We had a lot of fun working with you on the wedding in Whistler with Nathan and Stephanie! I am so looking forward to seeing the moments you capture….I check every couple weeks!

admin - July 30, 2010 - 11:42 am

Mrs. Lam, your family really came together to support Nathan and Stephanie’s celebration- that day was such a love fest, wasn’t it?! As Nathan and Stephanie have chosen to keep their beautiful wedding images for their friends and family’s eyes only (and we respect that choice), you won’t see any more images up on the blog 🙂 Glad I didn’t go huge on the post- I must have been ‘paralyzed’ for multiple reasons lol! They’ll receive their private slide show any day 🙂
Enjoy reliving the memories, and hugs to the whole family! xo camille

JONETSU BESPOKE ALBUM: LORRAINE & ILLYA

Lorraine & Illya are an incredibly stylish and soulful couple. It’s been so fun getting to know them over the past year!

We’ve been inspired by their high level of respect for each other, killer sense of humour and detailed involvement in the planning of their big day- so personal and perfectly orchestrated by Sarah at Dreamgroup. The spectacular and intimate day had their ceremony (led by Lorraine’s brother-in-law) at Celebration Pavilion, and included a touching candle lighting to remember Illya’s Mother. Lorraine was stunning as always, and Illya could not have made a more chic suit choice- I always feel under-styled next to those two!

Goldfish in Yaletown was the ideal setting for their reception, with a custom wine selection, seafood stations and mouth-watering meals: top notch in all respects. As always, it’s their personal wedding album that tells the story best (please view the slideshow below, and enjoy their first dance song, “Sweet Lorraine” by Frank Sinatra: how appropriate!). L&I we love you guys, you know that- and we hope that the race went well!!! 🙂

Their ceremony was so touching. Meeting eyes, overwhelming emotion.

I love this gentle moment Chadwick captured crouching in the bushes.

Incredible party at Goldfish. Cake by Ganache- oh Gary, you never miss!

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sherri - June 17, 2010 - 6:29 pm

captured to perfection. LOVE.

Mark Epstein - October 21, 2010 - 5:11 pm

Sorry, too ashamed to reveal my out-of-date website compared to your work which is just wonderful; both an inspiration and slightly despair inducing as I think ‘will I ever reach that level?’ I’m shooting more and more weddings & events but nowhere near pro standard yet.

Wonderful work.

Mark Epstein
Manchester UK (friend of Natasha – I was in Japan with her).

JONETSU FAMILY SHOOT TEASER ALERT!

Documenting the B. family has been one of our greatest pleasures over the years. From their engagement through two gorgeous babies, Leanne and Dan have become friends. This was such a special shoot, brand new Tanner is incredibly charming and like his big brother Brody, a supermodel from the start 🙂

Some of my favourite shots from this session are of BB holding Tanner for the very first time- the look on his face brings tears to my eyes. But that’s for later.

Here, a touching moment featuring Tanner surrounded by his adoring family. Tanner, we love you already and your baby mohawk is so very awesome. xo c

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gyozagirl - June 9, 2010 - 4:38 pm

eeks!!! love love love the sneak peek blog post!!! thank you!!! can’t wait to see the rest! C + C, you guys are the best! xoxoxoxxxxoooxx

Auntie Michelle - June 9, 2010 - 5:36 pm

What a cutie-pie!!! BTW-who’s the lady with the big hands??? (JK)

lyndsay - June 9, 2010 - 6:17 pm

EEEKS!! soooo cute!! cannot wait to see the rest of the pics! gorgeous colours too. love auntie lyndsay

lyndsay - June 9, 2010 - 6:17 pm

er, i just said the same thing as my sis. WHOOPS! haha… xo

auntie janice - June 9, 2010 - 6:27 pm

ooooh… reading the post and seeing this pic brings tears to my eyes! what a great shot! good job, already, Baby T! Brody’s a pro already of course… love, auntie janice

sarah - June 9, 2010 - 6:38 pm

what a gorgeous picture – all round! beautiful colors and adorable little baby – and love the story that just a few hands tell – brilliant!!congratulations to all! x sarah

JONETSU MUSIC ALBUM DESIGN: FATHER’S DAUGHTER

It was so nice to get the call from Father’s Daughter (Sonja, Emily, Rachel and their Dad, Ed Fast) to work with them on the concept, photography and design for their new (JUST RELEASED!) Southern Gospel style album, “I’ll Follow You”. Having seen our past work with musicians, they were eager to produce fresh artwork that would truly reflect their special group spirit and energy! This album was recorded in Nashville and the production value and song choices are brilliant and meaningful.

I have to say that this is one incredible family. Their passion and commitment to their faith and to each other is so inspiring. Ed Fast is Abbotsford’s Minister of Parliamant and he and his wife Annette have FOUR gorgeous, talented daughters. Read their web bios on their site, and buy their album to hear the new Father’s Daughter sound.

Classic, elegant, fun, approachable and BRIGHT was my interpretation of the Father’s Daughter group brand. This violin has been in Ed’s family for a very long time. It’s so fun incorporating valued family mementos into shoots.

Sonja, Emily, Rachel, Ed and Annette, we’re so happy you guys love the results- we had a blast with all (five!) of you! Chadwick & I wish you all the best sharing your new creation and look forward to meeting Carmen one day!

Some stills of the album, Digipack, matte printing. Beautiful. (thanks for sending it to the studio, Annette!)

Classic, genuine group photograph. Father's Daughter.

Fresh, backlit head shots. Warm sunlight and natural smiles, my favourite!

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