Baker Family - Langley Family Photographer

Campbell valley never disappoints, and neither did this cute family and little Tessa with her strong personality and sweet face!

Willem Appledorn - Chilliwack Newborn Photographer

I shot this session when I was just about 14 weeks pregnant - right in that first trimester, oh my goodness we’re pregnant feeling, starting to tell people that we’re expecting stage - so I was just extra happy and excited to photograph this little baby boy and these sweet first-time parents.

Extended Family Sessions

I love extended family sessions! There is something so special about having all of these people that you love together - often, for the first time in a long time! That also makes these sessions a bit nerve-wracking for me; like weddings, these are really important images. Grandma is going to put a big print of the whole family together on the wall, because it’s been five, six, eight, ten years since the last time all her kids and grandkids and great-grandkids were together. One of the aunts will make a family photobook maybe. One year, my grandmom had a mousepad made that had a photo of all her grandkids on it. I take great care when taking and editing and delivering these images, because I know how much they mean to the people in them! These are your people by blood,, the people at your baptisms, weddings, baby showers, the people in your group chats. I want to capture all that love and togetherness for you and your family!

So why should you spend money on an extended family session? Aside from a full family photo that rarely happens, you also get time to have individual family photos (think Christmas card opportunity!), photos with your siblings, photos of just you and your mom & dad - I mean really, it’s all the combinations you can think of in the time we have slotted together!

So don’t delay in booking these - if you know you’ll all be around camping together next summer, make an hour family session a priority! In my personal opinion, you’ll never regret having these images to look back on.

Jerry & Shania - Campbell Valley Maternity Photographer

I’m finding it extra special this year to document maternity sessions because of my own pregnancy! Shania won one of my contests last year and it was fun to connect with her and Jerry and document their growing family!

Brian & Anna - Abbotsford Wedding Photographer

Brian and Anna are one of the sweetest couples I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and getting to photograph! From beginning to end, their day was just so full of happiness; it was so easy to see how thankful and smitten the two of them are with each other.

Some of my favourite things about their wedding day:

• Doing their first look (and subsequent tractor photos) on Brian’s farm, which is also their first home together!

• The stunning property where we did all the rest of their formals! The white barn, the trails, the fields - it was a photographer’s dream.

• Anna’s nephew happily playing at the front of the church while Anna and Brian said their vows

• The backyard reception set up! I reeally love backyard tent receptions; the light is always so great, the atmosphere is more relaxed, and I love the feel of celebrating a new marriage in a home or a place that has a special connection to the couple!

Hair: Andrea Shipman
Florist: The Bouquet Farm
Caterer: Valley Catering
Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Black & Lee
Bridal Gown: Champagne & Lace
Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie

Grads 2022

It was so great to photograph all these lovely ladies (and the gents too of course!) in their beautiful grad dresses! I loved how each dress was so unique and fit their personalities and styles. Thanks for having me with you this year ladies!

Weston & Rachelle - Cheam Wetlands Wedding Photographer

What a beautiful wedding day this was!! Some of my favourite things include:

• Rachelle doing all of her own hair and makeup - she looked INCREDIBLE, I was in awe! I could never have done my own hair and makeup on my own wedding day - this girl is talenteeed.

• The champagne pop with Rachelle and her bridesmaids

• The little gift Laura got Rachelle - a little bridal survival package!

• The adorable barn they got married in & had their reception in

• A polaroid guestbook

• The mountain views at Cheam Wetlands - what a dream location!!

• The hilarious speeches at the reception; I especially loved the little tupperware gift from Weston’s mom to Rachelle during their parent speech

• The little mushrooms - on the reception tables and on Weston!

• An amazing greek food buffet! I’ve never been to a wedding before that had greek food for dinner, and it was really awesome.

• Also the dessert was amaaaaazing; I have a thing for pastries and donuts (I think being pregnant has made me love food more than ever before lol)

I love every single wedding day I get to be a part of, and this day was no exception. Thanks for having me along, Weston & Rachelle!

Caterer: Bread & Cheese Eatery
Dessert: Cake Savvy
Florals: The grooms mom!
Suits: Tip Top Tailors
Bridal Gown and Bridesmaids Dresses: David’s Bridal

Paul & Breanne - Abbotsford and Deroche Wedding Photographer

Paul & Breanne had a beautiful spring wedding and it was so fun to get to document! Some of my favourite things about their day:

• Breanne’s first look with her dad!

• The guy’s playing scrabble in the morning

• A full church for the ceremony (yay for full weddings again!!)

• The formal photos of just the two of them by the Mission Bridge

• The GORGEOUS detailing on the back of Breanne’s dress

• Their extremely fun bridal party

• The cutest little cabin at Deroche (I love this property so much you guys)

• The food (Walter always does an exceptional job)

• All the fun speeches and jokes at the reception - it made for a laughter-filled evening that was so fun to be a part of!

Enjoy scrolling through all these photos!!

Makeup: Krista Vanderhorst
Caterer: Walter Togeretz
Hair: Kara Stakard
Groom and Groomsmen Attire: RexCox
Bride’s Gown: Agape Bridal
Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie
Stationary: Kim from Printed Matter
Church: Abbotsford URC
Reception Venue: Stepping Stones Bible Camp

Jason & Alanna - Deroche Wedding

It’s our first anniversary today! I can’t believe it’s been a whole year since this incredible day!

We seriously had the most wonderful, happiest day, and I know virtually every bride says that, but it’s the truth. The whole day could not have gone better. It was perfect weather, everyone was healthy, there weren’t any major hiccups (there’s always a few little ones - what’s a wedding day without those ;) ) and I just honestly felt so incredibly happy all day long.

Jay got ready at his basement suite with the groomsmen, and I got ready at my grandparents home with my bridesmaids. After getting ready, Jay and I had our first look at Stave Lake Boat Launch! It was super windy but warm. Jay was waiting very patiently at the end of the dock and had to wait a while for me - there was a poor boater who lost his keys in the water and was diving in and out looking for them, calling out to me that he was very sorry for holding up our wedding! It was really funny, and thankfully he found the keys in not too long of a time and I was able to meet Jay at the end of the dock!

We met up with our bridal party at Deroche and did photos there before the ceremony! The ceremony took place in one of my favourite places at Stepping Stones, and even though our “aisle” was a sloped grassy hill no one tripped and everything worked out haha. Our ceremony was bright and intimate, but to be totally honest with you, I don’t remember much about it - it flew by so quickly! (sorry Iwan - although I do remember the football and Taylor Swift references you threw in your sermon for us, so I do remember some things!)

We went right from ceremony to family pictures to reception. I was so happy with how the tent turned out and the whole feel of the evening! It was relaxed and funny and the food was amazing.

I am also just so totally thrilled with how the pictures turned out. Candice was incredible to work with and did an amazing job with documenting the start of our marriage! Sorry if it’s an overload of images - it’s so hard to choose just a few when your photographer takes hundreds of pictures you love.

Congratulations if you made it all the way to the end of the blog ;) it was so hard to narrow down what to share! Also a huge thank you to all of our amazing vendors who worked so hard to make our day as wonderful as it was:

Makeup: Artistry by Angela
Hair: Michelle DeHaas and Lauren Vanderhorst
Photography: Candice Marie Photography
Day of Coordinator: Laura Kieneker
Catering: Walter Togeretz
Florals: Love Laura Florals
Signs: Woodland Decor
Dress: MJM Wedding Services
Suits: Moores
Bridesmaid dresses & groomsmen ties: Azazie
Stationary: Vistaprint

Vanderstoep Family

It was SO cold, but also so beautiful the morning I met up with the Vanderstoep family. They were so fun to hang out with and get to capture! Also, how cute is little baby Abigail?