keith & laura: engaged
October 24th, 2013 by sharaleep | 3 Comments »
i don’t even know where to start with these two. you know when you’re around people and you’re like, “goodness gracious, i’m glad you were brought into my life through some random set of circumstances because i sure would be sad not to know you”…you know that feeling? keith and laura are so those people. on our hour drive into the wilderness, we talked about donuts, forts, youngest children, living in a trailer, weird things kids say, good restaurants, cheesecake, small towns…i was kind of sad when we arrived because it meant the conversation had to end. thankfully, i will be documenting their march wedding in all of its glory.
before we get to the pictures, i’d like to add a word about laura’s hair: it’s amazing. that is all.
mat & alyssa: married
October 16th, 2013 by sharaleep | 7 Comments »
alyssa & mat. mat & alyssa. no matter how you say it, it just fits. these two are a couple of joy filled beings who have found one another in the midst of their busy lives and are choosing to pause. to commit. to love. to walk the rest of their days together. it’s a pretty precious thing, if you ask me.
ceremony, reception & caterer: Eighteen Pastures | gown & sash: Mori Lee 1862 from Champagne & Lace | veil: Cassandra Silvestro | bride’s and groom’s shoes: Aldo | bride’s Necklace: Ben Moss | bride’s hair and makeup: Crystal Adrian Hair & Makeup Artist | bridesmaids’ dresses: various stores | groom & groomsmen suits: Le Chateau | pastor: Andy Steiger | cheesecake & tarts: beth lortie | Mr & Mrs Forks: Lorelei Vella | cupcakes: Ann Scanlan | cookies: Katherine Fehr (bride’s grandma) | Favours: DIY hand stamped bags for the candy buffet | reception decor coordination: Crystal Adrian & Jacqueline Quiring (and bridesmaids/family for setup) | wooden signs: Ruby Fehr (bride’s aunt) | rustic decor items: Save-on-Crafts.com | vintage rental items: Burlap & Lace Vintage Rentals | flowers: Blooms & Beyond | invite design & wedding stationery (placecards, signs): Gabri Joy Studios | second shooter: Thomas Sanz
ryan & brittin: engaged
October 11th, 2013 by sharaleep | 2 Comments »
some of the important life lessons i learned during my time with ryan & brittin: 1. cookie butter. eat it. 2. don’t insult ryan’s taste in women’s style or else the session will end abruptly and awkwardly. 3. where to buy the most effective and powerful green, NOT red, laser pointer you have ever laid eyes upon. 4. all people worth knowing have the fresh prince theme song memorized. i think that’s about it…i basically feel set for life now.
at brittin’s suggestion, i met them at ryan’s house and the property where they will be married next year. they made pancakes (as ryan hadn’t yet eaten his first or second breakfast) and chatted about life and marriage before heading out into the crisp fall air to explore the farm.
james & jenn: a preview
October 4th, 2013 by sharaleep | 2 Comments »
i know jenn has been itching to see these. thanks for waiting so patiently – here are a few to whet your appetite!
jenn had a picture of her grandfather who passed away on her bouquet. this is his sweet wife seeing it for the first time.
sarad & amanda: married
September 29th, 2013 by sharaleep | 5 Comments »
9 years to the day. which is why they got married on a thursday.
i went back to our original correspondence, as it took place nearly a year ago, to remind myself what they had shared. amanda spoke about being private and soft-spoken and the desire to create a celebration that would really reflect them and their personalities. they wanted to plan it for their anniversary and include family and a few close friends so that it could be an informal time of eating good food and having a fun time. when we met, there was an instant connection and as we talked, these things were reiterated and i started to get more and more excited to be a part of this beautiful moment in amanda & sarad’s journey. now having witnessed their day, i can honestly say i believe they achieved what they set out to.
i love that they spent the morning together, everyone at sarad’s house, getting ready, eating food, sharing laughter. it was such a sweet glimpse into the uniting not only of two hearts, but of two families.
the lovely vendors:
ceremony venue: van dusen gardens / reception: tea house in stanley park / wedding coordinator: ainsley’s affairs / flowers: delovely creative / music: van django / place cards: rifle paper co / custom made cookies: anna elizabeth cakes / dress: thanh nguyen / bride’s hair & make-up: gem’s hair & make-up / second shooter: thomas sanz
sam & adriana: one year
September 26th, 2013 by sharaleep | No Comments »
sam & adriana.
adriana is warm. do you know what i mean? the impression she leaves on people is one of genuine care and interest. sam can be a bit hard for me to read at times as he knows how to work the cheeky grin…but at the same time, when he laughs, like really laughs, it’s hearty and you think to yourself “man. i must be really funny”. and then you walk away with a cheeky grin.
i’ve had the privilege of documenting some really special times in this sweet couples’ life, so i was excited when they called on me again to take some portraits for their first anniversary. i love the idea of celebrating these milestones with pictures and it was so fun to be invited on a trip to the garden centre as well as into their lovely home.
max & whitney: married
September 17th, 2013 by sharaleep | 8 Comments »
i’m not an authority on max & whitney. i have only met them on three occasions, one being their wedding day and one being the night before their wedding day. but for just a moment, i’m going to speak like i know them. because the thing about them, is that i have not only what they have revealed to me to go on, but also the words of family, the actions of friends and just a general feel for not only who they are but who they hope to be.
and both of those are amazing.
this is a couple who loves wholly, who sees the best in others and reflects that goodness back to them. these are individuals who have built their lives around serving and plan to continue in that vein as a married couple. they are a couple who though on a budget, looked for ways they could bless their guests through hosting a party that honored their friendships and made people want to be there. i have never been to a wedding with that many people that felt so intimate. during the ceremony, you could have heard a pin drop (or a phone ring…ahem) because everyone was so fully engaged. i can’t wait to see how you two change the world. because i know you will.
i’ve prepared a little slideshow which i would love for you to watch, but if you’d rather “scroll”, i’ve included a few images below as well (but please watch the video!).
Whax Wedding | Whit & Max | Sharalee Prang Photography
for the millions of brides/planners/parents who are wondering where/what this venue is: high country tree farm in sorrento, bc. and yes, i will drive the 4 hours there for your weddings!!
mat & alyssa: engaged
September 9th, 2013 by sharaleep | 3 Comments »
the conversation went something like this:
“we decided to save our first kiss until our engagement”
“wow! that’s a big deal”
“well…we only dated for 7 weeks, so we didn’t have to wait that long”
um…say wha??? how awesome is this! while his pastor would like to take credit for setting them up, mat had been working behind the scenes to make sure their paths crossed after he heard about how great (and cute) this girl was. and obviously his work paid off as the time between when they met and will say their vows comes in under 6 months. theirs is a whirlwind love story which i am so excited to document.
adrian & jennifer: married
September 8th, 2013 by sharaleep | 2 Comments »
what happened in the castle, stays in the castle 😉
remy: new life
September 6th, 2013 by sharaleep | 2 Comments »
two years ago, i tiptoed into my dear friend ashley’s hospital room to meet her brand new baby girl. little did i know, her boys were right behind me and i got to not only witness, but capture them seeing her for the first time.
two days ago, i entered the room again, slightly more prepared, but still unaware that i would be arriving there at exactly the same time as her other three. it was such a treat to see them inquire as to whether or not their baby brother had teeth or was wearing “legging pants”, to see them snuggle up to their beautiful (as in “are you sure you just had a baby” beautiful) mother and to dote on this sweet little boy…the one who turned their family of five into six.
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