New BLOG!

www.eternalreflectionsblog.com

Update your google readers & bookmarks! We are blogging regularly & putting on TONS of wedding planning advice & our thoughts on reception locations, etc.

Hotel Macdonald/Hotel Macdonald Wedding Photography/ Fairmont Hotel Wedding Photography

This is a shout out to the
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald!
This place is absolutely fantastic!
The demeanor is top notch, and the food is Exquisite, and the service they provide is like no other! It is the perfect place for brides who want to be pampered! Every time I shoot at Hotel Macdonald, they treat my brides as royalty. Every time a bride tells me her wedding is at Hotel Macdonald
I get flutters in my stomach...in a good way.

Love, ERP

Edmonton Wedding photographer, Drayton Valley Wedding Photographer

Hello all!

Yes, we know we promised pictures. But we have some news instead! We've been holding off doing all the blogging that we have backed up because we want to feature it on our shiny, flashy, lovely new blog! It will be ready in about 2 days for its big reveal! We are so excited!!

Additionally, we have a brand-spankin' new website that we are just totally in love with. We will be revealing that on the same day. Stay tuned!!

Hope ya'll are enjoying the snow. It can be romantic you know. Hot chocolate, cute scarves, bundle up & go for a walk. That is what we are doing tonight.

Much Love,
ERP

Jasper Wedding Photography, Jasper Weddings

Drayton Valley Wedding Photography, Edmonton Wedding Photography, Spruce Grove Photographer | Traveling solo

-by Radelle

This was my first time on a real business trip alone. ALONE. Adam & I always travel for weddings & business together (and we LOVE it!!). No exceptions. But this time there was no adam, just lil ol me. Things were looking good. I woke up to my 5 alarms, found parking at the airport and looked stylish (pink fall coat, pink & white floral scarf & pink zebra print handbag with jeans and pointy toed shoes...if you MUST know) was at the security/immigrations desk (which may I just say is totally trippy.I mean 10 ft ago i was in Canada, and now
im supposedly in the states, being treated like a escapee from unsolved mysteries....

mean security lady: "Where are you going?"
me: "um Seattle"
mean security lady: "that sounds like a question. dont you know where you are going?"
me. "yes" (much more business like) "Seattle for sure" (akward laugh)
mean security lady: What are you going there for?
me: work
mean security lady: "what is work?" (eyes rolling)
me: oh I shoot weddings.
mean security lady: (eyes alarmed. only hearing the word "shoot") what?!
me: Oh, not *whispered* Shoot, I mean photograph. Yes. Im a very very professional photographer. Not a *whispered* *gasp* shooter at all. nope. not me. nothing to do with shooting *nervous akward laughter*.... (eyes avoiding akward
eyecontact...they go up to the right.,,or wait, is that the sign that someone IS lying....or is it up to the left....)
mean security lady: long akward pause as she studies if i can hold her gaze (which of course I cant, I mean im looking up to the right.......) .......akward time passing....me wondering if I should break out pictures of rockwell so that she sees that im not a criminal, cause criminals dont have kids, right? RIGHT?? ..... (breaks into a smile) you have a nice trip. GOOD LUCK.
me: (flood of relief. breath again)Thanks! this is my first time on a business trip alone.
mean security lady: I couldnt tell (thick sarcasm).

Drayton Valley Wedding Photographer, Drayton Valley Wedding Photography, Drayton Valley Weddings, Drayton Valley Photography, Drayton Valley

Drayton Valley Wedding Photography

Eternal Reflections Photography & Studios is now pleased to annouce that we are taking bookings for Wedding Photography in Drayton Valley.

Drayton valley wedding photography!

Drayton Valley Weddings have a fantastic feel to them. The most incredible nature surrounds Drayton Valley and incorperating that into the photographs is only natural. Drayton Valley also boats some fantastic rustic & colored walls that can give such nice variety to the photographs. Wedding Photographs from Drayton Valley weddings always have such nice variety and are always among some of our favorite shots!

Not to mention that the people there are always super nice & up for some very chic and fantastic photography!

If you are planning a Drayton Valley Wedding, it is worth your time to check out the fantastic Mackenzie Conference Centre

P: 780.514.2233F: 780.514.2527E: manager.mcc@draytonvalley.ca

The new Mackenzie Conference Centre will be linked to the Omniplex and will be able to provide space for 416 people in a dining setting and 522 people in a lecture setting. Once it is opened to the Curling Rink Lounge it will have a maximum capacity of 624 in a dining setup and 842 in a lecture setup. It has the ability to be divided into two sections in case you want to separate your functions, allowing for two different activities to occur simultaneously.

email us love@eternalreflectionsphoto.com as soon as possible if you are planning a drayton valley wedding.

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alligator pie

Adam and I were driving home from a fantastic date at the batting cages & go carts (and yes, bumper boats. I made him get into the bumper boats while I rocked out any road/boat rage ive ever had) and we got talking.
me: "have I ever told you abour the poem I performed in grade one?"
Adam: (fibbing) "no"
me: "it was called Alligator Pie, and I practiced for weeks. Shall I perform it now?"Adam: "sure honey"
me: "alligator pie, alligator pie, if i dont get some i think im gonna die. give away my hockey stick, give away the sky, but don't give away my alligator pie. Alligator soup, alligator soup, if i dont get some i think im going to droop....(etc) " (yes I performed the whole thing). (in a very monotone-im 6 years old and scared way)
Adam: "so cute honey! Did I ever tell you that by grade 4 I had all the verses of in Flanders Field Memorized"
me: (fibbing) no.
Adam: ...(performs it perfectly)
me: "you know, I think we've had this exact conversation before"
Adam: "me too"
me: Are we getting stale? no new stories? is that bad do ya think?
Adam: "No honey, that is the thing about Love. We've shared all of our stories from the past, and now all of the new exciting stories are together. We are making the new stories, now"
me: " I could die you are so perfect, thats exactly right. Not only do we have the safety & security of knowing each others past & all the charming stories, but we are making a million new ones together. Hand in Hand.
Isnt Love Grand? (that is why he's my best friend. He's so smart.)
(.. and makes great cookies.)


--------------- in about a weeks time, this blog will be so full with wedding photos it will make your eyes hurt (but in a seriously good way). At the moment we are just finishing up a gazillion orders and what not, and enjoying every moment.------------------------- sneak peek of what is to come.....

Rollerblading Hotshot - Kari-

The other day my hubby, Matthew, came home from work... I felt like I needed to stretch my legs and I told him that I wanted to go running (which shocked him, because he knows I am not a runner...at all..), however, once I explained that I want to put on my rollerblades and have him run while I hang on to the back of his shirt, it all made sense to him ;) Now, let me just say... I am terrible at rollerblading. No really. I haven't busted those sweet puppies out since last year (i rode them once last year- so no improvement to be had).
But I wanted to start it up again and have it as my new primary form of exercise. Sitting on our front step I laced up those rollerblades perfectly- stood up on my wobbly legs and I clung onto Matt's arm.
O Heavens.. what have i gotten into!
Any little twig or small pebble on the sidewalk made me nervous and I told Matt to slow this action down just a little bit and I woiuld proceed very cautiously and 'step over' the obstacles. 20 minutes goes by and Matt is still my main support... In a rash decision I decided to venture away from the womb- I let go of my safety hold. I was building up speed on the smooth sidewalk...
I felt the wind through my ..err...hair...extensions..
I turn my head around to give my hubby a 'Look at me!' smile,
and as I was turning my head back to 'starting' position...
I saw it..
I saw the curb...
I saw the curb that could cause my death...ok, I am being dramatic, but still.

Not knowing how to slow down...
I looked back at Matt and give him this look as if 'oh sweet mother of mercy..what have I done..?? HELP ME!!!'
but I knew there was not enough time...
Matt see's my dilema
and he yells in a concerned voice
'Jump the curb!!'
and I had no choice...time was up..
So I did what I had to
I jumped.

and I landed..

now, it didnt look glamerous, or professional by any means but the fact still remains- I cleared a 4 inch jump...
and landed on my very first run of the season!

As I laid my head on my pillow that night... I looked over at Matt and said in all seriousness... " I bet you didnt know you married a 'rollerblading hotshot' " He chuckled to himself and said

'Goodnight Babe'

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Since we all know that blogs posts are boring without pictures... here are a few from a recent wedding I shot.

Cheers,
-Kari-

Balance

Late last fall as wedding season was slowing down (that being said, we had more winter weddings then ever!), I said to Adam "I handled that awesome hey?" (I do most of the post processing, which means hours on the computer having a love affair with photoshop). To which he replied, "um, yah, not bad honey".

"WHAT??" Not bad? I thought? Every single bride received her images on time (if not early), every album was perfect, emails we answered the same day, I was on top of my game. A Olympian (you have no idea how many times I re-spelled that) of the computer. Before I stood on my coffee table and made myself a paper-chain faux medal, he replied "You just seemed a little frazzled. You needed more time for you".

"frazzled?!?"
I may or may not admit that tears welled up in my eyes (innocent until proved guilty of course).

Did he just call me out? Speak the truth, albeit in his every gentle & kind way....

I slowly got off my coffee table and said "your right. I needed balance"

So what did I learn? What did I do differently this year? Truth?

Lots.

I have learned (and am still perfecting) the art of balance. Editing images in the morning, and then if its an especially hot day, taking my son to the beach does not equal bad & unmotivated. No, it equals smart. I come back to my work, refreshed, renewed, fulfilled and with the energy of my toddler.

I shoot weddings because I love them. I edit the photos and love it.

But I also know that "we give our lives to that which we give our time".

Photoshop will never love me back.

Rockwell & Adam will.

Therefore, I have learned how to put myself & my little family first, take the odd bike ride (while brewing up new pose ideas!), and just love life.

Because in loving life, I am a better mother, wife, friend and photographer.

That happiness is contagious and as such, it shows in my clients images. and that makes me happy.

and once again, not a single bride has had to wait. In fact, most have had their photos early.

Funny how it all works out.

Peace = Beauty

Reaching Out...

This past sunday we had a Booth at Bridal Conference. It was a fantastic time! We are so incredibly excited for the upcoming season and are pretty sure we snagged all of the kind, lovely, sweetheart brides out there! Our inbox is already bursting at the seams with brides wanting to book us, and we feel such gratitude. Gratitude to be able to do something we love. Not everyone loves what they do, or is excited to go to work, but we are.

For that we are truly humbled and blessed.

At this fair, we wanted to do something different. We wanted to reach out and bridge gaps. There is nothing worse then snobiness, and we have found in the past, that bridal vendors (those in the same field) are often very standoff-ish and snobby to one another. Because of competition I assume. But, the fact is, if you are passionate about what you do, you will have clients, regardless of competition. We wanted the freedom to go walk past other photographer's booths as we were browsing the fair, without the panic of them "seeing us" and wondering if we were "scoping out the competition" :)
So, we did what we have always wanted to do. Make friends of our peers. Thats right Internet, we walked right up, introduced ourselves and said "hi"! We complimented their work and discussed photography-ish things (things that would put your average person to sleep) and it was fun! At first they looked at us like we were crazy (im sure thinking "dont they know competitors dont talk???"), but you know what? In no time at all, they came by our booth to chat & mingle some more.
We've always believed that being competitive and snobby just kills the soul and makes your photos ugly (because you are to busy being worried about everyone else, instead of loving your craft), and we were right, being friendly & kind really is the best. We made some fantastic friends of some talented photographers.

Answering some email questions!

We get a lot of emails from Brides & Photographers asking us questions! We have a very great FAQ section on our site, but its still nice to answer some on here. So here it goes!

For the Photographers

Q: How do you get such great expressions out of your clients?

A: Be ridiculously funny. We've been known to make total fools out of ourselves to get our couples to laugh! No but in all seriousness, whether its the laughing-having a great time expression or the really tender moments that we capture, we credit it to our love of love. We are genuinely so excited to go to "work" and love being at the wedding and seeing the bride & groom in love. If you feel "meh" towards weddings or wedding photography at all, do your self a favor and the brides a favor and specialize in something else. You should be there with your full heart, and then that is when you get those really fantastic images. When we first started up a gazillion years ago, we also did family & newborn portraiture. Our hearts were not in it. We did not feel that same excitement as we feel when we are photographing a wedding. So we followed our hearts and now we only photograph weddings. Find what you are passionate about and specialize in that. Not only will you naturally produce happy, emotion filled images of your couples, but you will become an industry leader because all your creative energy is in one area. So in summary, find what you love, love what you do, and the art will create itself!

Q: What are two things that help to make photographing a wedding easier?
A: We are in love with 2 things at the moment. Our GPS & our shootsac.

Q: Can I pick your brain?
A: Yes. We offer consulting & workshops.

For the Bride & Groom

Are you awesome? yes.

Can you prove it? yes.

Watch this

(video by Nostalgia Media)

Much Love,
Adam , Radelle & Kari

Edmonton Wedding Photographer. More to come soon!

Edmonton Wedding Photographer. Sneek Peak :)

The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald- Edmonton Photographer

Shane and Shellaine
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I had the absolute privilege of shooting this beautiful couples Engagement (this past July) and their wedding (this September)!

They were game to do anything-
and I mean anything...
From dirty back alleys (that were so dodgy)... to having to deal with the police (oh, dear!)...
I dont think I have ever laughed so much shooting a wedding- I mean, tears came to my eyes from laughing so much! They were really a Hoot to be with!

So eventful.
and So Memorable.

Cheers,

Kari

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Engagement Session
Shane and Shellaine

{Sneak Peek}

The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Wedding
Shellaine and Shane

{Sneak Peek}

Lash Strengthener Giveaway!!!

Beautiful lashes can make such a huge difference in photos. So much so, that we recommend brides wear fake lashes (they can range from natural looking, to very dramatic) on their wedding day, as it just makes their eyes "pop" in the photos...and nothing is more romantic then a nice bed of lashes during a coy looking down pose. It just adds beauty. But how much better if a Bride could actually grow those lashes!!
Then you could have them on your honeymoon! Even in the ocean!

A blog that we love to read is doing a give-away of a fantastic lash conditioner. The product tester (totally independant of the seller) tried out the product and noticed a HUGE difference (and this girl seems obsessed with nice lashes...and thus picky)!

Read about it and enter it here. Its a $120 giveaway!

and stay tuned to this blog! In about 2 weeks time we will start catching up on such a busy busy summer of lovely weddings! yay!!!

Chad and Nicole

...

They fit together like Cinderella and her Glass Slipper.


The day I met them... I knew...

I knew that they would live the 'Happily Ever After'.

Just like in the story.

He swooped her off her feet..
She won his heart..


They are eachother's everything.

....

And I am so thankful that I had the privledge of shooting their wedding.

Cheers,

Kari

Waterton Wedding

*Sneak Peek*

This couple radiated love! It is hard to explain... but if you could see them together you could understand what I am saying. They have it together. He cherishes her, she adores him. They laugh together always and they could not take their eyes off eachother...
Their eyes said it all.

L.O.V.E

At her wedding, she had such beautiful details that had such meaning. My eyes got watery.
From her Necklace...to her Ring... to Two Potted Plants.
Not a detail out of place.

I loved spending the entire day with them.
It was Perfect. Absolutely Perfect.

Cheers,
Kari

Time for some answers

Well with an inbox flooding over from photographers and brides, we thought it is high time that we answer them! With it being in the middle of wedding season, we do not have the time to email every photographer back, so we thought we would try to do these type of posts to help answer your questions! So, here are answers to a few!

Q: I am Loving those dramatic type of photos, how can I make sure we achieve them on my wedding day?

A: One of the best things that you can do is look through fashion magazines and practice dramatic "looks" in the mirror. The next best thing you can do is have a long veil. The fun/dramatic shots that we can do with a long veil is unreal. You can pick them up on ebay for around $30. Even if you dont "wear" it as part of your wedding outfit (this bride didnt), it still can give you some really glamerous type of shots.

Q: Your brides skin always looks so fresh & glowy, how do you achieve this?

A: We do some retouching in photoshop, but the real secret is having a skilled makeup artist apply your makeup. These gals (& guys) know what they are doing and can make you look your very best. Its your wedding day, this is one splurge that you should do. After all, your face is not only in all your photos, but something that everyone sees! (we also highly recommend false lashes as they really make a difference in photos). The makeup artist that recommend exclusively is Faces By Olive (book early, she fills up very fast).

Q: We would like photos of our cake cutting & bouquet toss, but notice your packages only have your staying until the 3rd dance, can you stay longer?

A: We can stay longer for an additional hourly rate, or you can do what a lot of our brides do, and do the cake cutting and/or bouquet toss before you begin the dance.

Q: How do you get such intimate/romantic looks from your clients? The results are truly remarkable?

A: They are in love, its easy. Just be easy to be around, be real, and you will get that back in the photos. Let them know that it is okay to cuddle & kiss, that this is their day, and they will usually run with that. It also helps to love what you do as happiness is contagious. They will be excited about their photos if you are, and that shows in their expressions and in the spark in their eye.

More later!

Spruce Grove, Edmonton, Drayton Valley Wedding Photographer

We realise it. We are guilty. Guilty of neglecting this blog like its nobody's business! We do have one excuse though, we are super duper busy with weddings! It is a priority in our office to get DVD's & Albums out to our newlyweds as quickly as possible, therefore, other things, like this blog (and radelle's roots) get ignored. We are super behind on blogging our weddings, but will make an attempt to catch up. Become a fan of Eternal Reflections Photography facebook group and you will see far more sneak peeks (perhaps, even your own!). Feel free to tag yourself in the photos!
Until then, here is a recent wedding of Adams.

Red Deer Wedding Photographer

Drayton Valley Photographer, Lethbridge Photographer, Spruce Grove Photographer, Edmonton Photographer

This couple ( and their wedding party) was very fun right from the start. They were also totally awesome at showing their love and affection in front of the camera. My highlights of the day were the groom expressing his love for the bride & the father daughter dance (perhaps i'll work on getting some of those tear jerking shots up!)
-ADAM

Drayton Valley Wedding Photographer. Drayton Valley Engagement.

So here is a couple that is beyond cute. We had an absolute blast scoping out cool locations and batteling the wind. I think they are adorable and the perfect description of a match well made! He adores her, and she has him up on a pedestal. I say a lifetime of happiness!

Hugh & Cathy- Engagement Photos. Edmonton Wedding Photographer

Had a great time!
-Adam

One time only

Now everyone knows that we are exclusive Wedding Photographers. However this was a special session for a friend from the past. I had a great time & it was fun to reconnect. Enjoy you little cute little family!!

Edmonton Wedding Photographer - Sneak Peek

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Edmonton Wedding Photographer- Josh & Meghan

Spring Love--MINI sneek peek

Just busy proofing about a million bazillion things. Here is the lovely Kelsey and her new hubby. I sooo enjoyed their day!

Spruce Grove Wedding Photographer

Adam & I (radelle) team shot this wedding (they added on a 2nd photographer when they first booked), and we had such a great day! It is always so much fun to shoot together, and this couple was so easy going and fun.

The weather couldnt have been nicer, and I was so honored that Lindsay

wore the bracelet that I wore on my wedding as her "something old" (she realised at the last minute that she didnt have anything, so I took it off, and she thoughtfully wore it!)

Enjoy your sneak peek!!
(update:: after posting this, I see that most of the collages dont fit on the webpage, right hand side cut off, I will try to fix this later, but have to run for now :)













My shoes :)And just to make you smile, this is my little guy. Hes my inspiration and where my heart is.

Edmonton Wedding Photography. Crystal & Tanner

Sneak Peek of a awesome E-session

Palm Springs Wedding Photography

To say that Sandeep is stunning and that Rony is kind hearted is to state the obvious. They are so adorable together and will ive an amazingly happy life! They flew us to Palm Springs, California to shoot their wedding, and we had an amazing time. Adam and I rented a convertible and drove around like rock stars, and Rony and Sandeep through a wedding & reception like real rock stars!

Ceremony

Palm Springs Wedding Photography

blushing

We are still on location in LA (shot a wedding here), and it doesnt need any help being warmer (the weather is awesome!), however, if it did, this would be the key. This email totally warmed my heart. This bride was so incredible. She was a totally sweet doll, out there in the minus -33 (that is what it said in my car!), so excited to marry her man, never forgot about her grandma who couldnt attend for a moment (12:34 :) and was so upbeat about photos and trying anything.

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Hi Radelle, Thank you for the small tidbit of pictures! Just like every new married couple, Brian and I waited anxiously to see our wedding photos. We knew what we would see would be spectacular because all of your work is. What we didn't expect was that our photos would be so uniquely ours. The photos are DaDeOs and Hawrelak park are one of a kind. They are breathtakingly beautiful! The colours and perspective are amazing! Thank you! Thank you! You were such a trooper out there in -30C weather with us; we absolutely appreciate every moment you spent with us! Can't wait to see the rest! Mel and Brian

January Hours

Hello fabulous Brides & Grooms!!
To say January is a busy month for us would be an understatment. We are all over the place shooting destination weddings! Mexico, California and Jasper to name a few. We wont be permanently back in our office until January 26th. So, until then, we will try our best to check our emails every few days and get back to you! Have a great January, we sure will!

-Adam, Radelle & Kari

E-Session

This E-session was just this past saturday, and these find lovebirds faced the -40 weather! We did most of the shots indoors in a simple indoor library/civic center (shows that with good photography, you can get lovely images anywhere!!), but near the end of the session we went outside for about 5 quick minutes and got a few really romantic looking images. I had a great time with these two and am so excited for their wedding (oh and they have the cutest.puppy.ever!) Here are just a few from their session.

We've updated our Engagment Session Package for all future sessions. Package info at the bottom of this post.

ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

45minutes-1hour Long
Location of your choice (park, funky industrial area, downtown area...see other ideas below)
You get all of the Negatives on a top-Quality DVD (usually about 2 weeks after session)
$349

J&W= Style. Class. Fun

Hey Radelle!!!!!!Ward and I just returned from our extended honeymoon... ... The absolute first thing we did when we arrived home was drop our backpacks on the floor and run to the photo album. I'm sure my mom had already shown half of edmonton our pictures!!! Half of her fridge is covered in our wedding pictures now : )Our pictures are AMAZING!!!!!!! I love the candid shots and how you really caught our vintage wedding theme. We had so much fun that day taking pictures infront of our little yellow school bus and getting chased down by those goats, in Fort Edmonton, that ate half of Wards boutinerre and were eyeing up my bouquet. You even captured our fun bridal party Kung Fu fighting dance and we laughed so hard when we seen that collage.

I can't begin to thank you enough for what a great job you did on our album and slideshow. We watched the slideshow 4 times in one day!!!! I wonder if DVD's wear out if you watch them too much?? I already know of two friends so far that will for sure book with you for their upcoming weddings!! The best of luck in your future photography. You have some great talent in what you do!!!XOXO

A collage for a bride.....

Melissa & Dayne

We love all of our couples. I really loved this couple for a few reasons:

1) the Bride was a red head and I love red heads. Im hoping to birth one or two daughters with red hair still!

2) It was fall. Fall is my fave season. It makes me enthusiastic, romantic and blissfull. Nevermind the fact that her hair coordinated with nature's colors. sigh...all so perfect!

3) These two are absolute sweethearts and so in love.

So, Melissa and Dayne, we all wish you a very long & very happy marriage filled with many little red headed children (who can come play with mine....:)

Hey Radelle, WOW!!!!!!!! Our wedding pictures came out better than we had ever expected : ) We're sitting here in Thailand on our honeymoon enjoying and reminiscing of our big day while looking at our awesome pics. We can't wait to see the album once we get home. Thankyou once again for all the fun times we've had shooting my sisters wedding in May and our wedding last week. Our photo session in Fort Edmonton was one of our highlights of the day. We'll for sure pass your name on for all of our friends upcoming weddings. Thanx Radelle!!!! no.1 wedding photographer!!!! Jessica and Ward

Love can be seen in the eyes....

My "trashy" Bride

I can't wait to see your pictures! I can't believe you were right in
there with us, taking paintball hits for a good photo :)
I hope you didn't get paintball all over your car on the way home!

I have to say, if anyone ever wants to trash a wedding dress, paintball
is definitely the way to go! I took it straight to the garage last night
and this weekend we are nailing it to the wall on the garage.
I have some pretty good war wounds this morning. Can't quite bend my
left knee all the way. But it was for a good cause. I will remember
Trashing my wedding dress with you for forever! Thank you so much for
coming with us. You were a lot of fun and you froze the event in time so
we can remember it forever and share it with friends and family that
couldn't be there with us. I can't wait to see the photos...they are
going to be too fun!

I suggest this to every bride out there. Don't throw your dress in a box
in the attic. Your first born daughter will not want to wear it in 20
years for her wedding. And you will never look at it again. Pick
something you have always wanted to do (for me it was paintball) and
dress up in your gown and go for it! It was a great time and Radelle was
so fun!

Thanks Radelle! That was a great night and we will remember it for
forever!!!
Your trashy bride,
Alanna

sneak peek!

Kim & Scott. Mayfield Wedding

Just to make you smile

A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.
Germaine Greer

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Love is life. And if you miss love, you miss life.

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Came but for friendship, and took away love

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Till I loved I never lived.
-- Emily Dickinson

My beautiful brunette Bride

I just LOVED shooting brooke! She was so happy, upbeat and able to pose so well. She just worked so many different looks with little direction. A natural. Not to mention I loved, loved, loved her hair-do and have tried to do it on myself a couple of times (yes, just to wear around the office! :)

She emailed me this today and it totally, totally made my day!!!:

Hi Radelle, How is everything going? I got your package the other day.....WOW! There are so many AMAZING pictures. I want to print every single one and put them up somewher in my house! I had so much fun with you and the photos show it! Your an a amazing photographer and I just wanted to thank you for everything! My friends and family are all asking about you and commenting on your work! "Who was your photographer, where did you find her"..etc! So i hope that I can bring you more work in the future. Well anyways i just thought I would let you know that I received your package and I am so excited to see the album. (I am so glad you picked the pictures, i would not have been able to pick, so many perfect ones!)
Thanks Radelle, Talk to you soon
Love Brooke

Nicest thankyou ever from an amazing couple!!! (we love our couples, they are just so nice)

HI Adam and Kari and Radelle! Thank you all so very much for the AMAZING photos!!! My heart stopped when they came in the mail, and so soon! Danny and I have been looking at them over and over AND OVER! They are beautiful! Does that make my conceded??? Is that even how you spell conceded? Either way, I love them. WE love them! You caught every detail. From my shoe 'collection' to Danny's beautiful eyes. And when you asked at the dinner to take our rings to take photos of them and we joked that you were going to run off with them...I loved that you left your car keys with us!! You were so fun to hang out with all day! We were thrilled to see what you went off and did with our rings! incorporating the water foutain with them, the stone detail, and using our flowers as a backdrop. I could write this email forever! I am just so excited to have my pictures from you! We really did pick the best photographers ever! And at a great price :)Adam and Kari, you were a great addition to the day! What amazing people you are and I loved every idea you had for our pictures. You made it so easy! Thank you so much!
Thank you so much.I look forward to the dress trashing photo session with you. It is going to be a great night and I know you are going to make a great photo opt out of it! Now, I am going to get back to looking through our AMAZING photos for the million-th time! So much for going out on Friday nights...I'de rather sit right here at my computer and look at your amazing work! you are the best decision we made with wedding planning and I recommend you to everyone I see. Love always, Alanna and Danny Young

Bridal Conference!

Well we had an absolute blast at the bridal conference! We met the nicest people of all time and are so excited about our upcoming year! It has only been 3 days since the fair, and dates are literally flying off the calender. If you are wanting us to shoot your wedding, you need to email quickly (radelle@hotmail.com) as we are taking the bookings on a first come first save basis as we work our way through our inbox!

The two main things that we heard over and over as people would visit our booth were a) how stunning and fun the pictures were and b) how fantatic our prices are. We love hearing both of those things.

We truly consider it a privledge (and the best job in the world!) to be able to be a part of such an important day, and hopefully make it that much funner and more beautiful by what we have to offer.

In Love...

Just got this today. Made our hearts swell. Man we love what we do!

" I just Had to write to tell you that my heart nearly stopped beating! I just got my package in the mail, and not only is the album stunning, but every photo on the DVD is incredible. You didnt miss a detail! There were shots on there that I had NO idea you had taken! what a great suprise. Never mind that both me and my husband teared up as we flipped throught the images of us! You totally caught our personality and our romance. My favorites are the one one of us walking off in the park (soo romantic!), the tender one (its a closeup) of him kissing my forehead and the super fun one of us laughing (im totally putting that one above my couch. it makes me smile so much).
I just had to email and tell you that we are beyond in love with our photos and will be telling everyone we know about you. God bless you guys!!!
-Kathy & David (your newest best friends!LOL!)

Chic Bride and Fun Loving Groom

Krystal and Booker are the whole package. Not only are they the type of people that you love the instant you meet them, but they are so fun, and most of all, so in love with each other. They are a couple of the nicest, most thoughtful people that you will ever meet, and it was truly our honor to spend the day with them. Krystal, like most of our brides, went with our amazing Extravaganza Package, and this is one of her lovely collages.....

This collage is the first time booker saw her. They opted to see each other before the ceremony, and we just loved the tender moments captured. He adores her, isnt it just awesome !!( Of course we adore her as well, she is real darling!)
Krystal showing booker "whose boss"!

We are always telling our couples to incorperate their personalities into the picture. Booker is a big time ball player, and wouldnt you guess that these photos ended up being the ones that he loved the most!This series is so fun. Krystal was supposed to "pretend swing", only she didnt know that. The ball ended up on our poor groom where no ball should.....

The groomsmen were a riot, they literally ran up this wall, turned and jumped!

What is a wedding without some dramatic, turn your head, take your mothers-breath-away images....?

What a wonderful day. Thanks for having all 3 of us shoot it! You really went all out, and from all of us (Adam, Kari & Radelle), we wish you the very very best.

Much Love.

Brooke & Connor. A full day of photography example!

We decided that we would blog more images from this wedding then we usually do, so that couples who are inquiring about booking us, can have a better feel for the type of pictures that we take, the amount, the quality, the attention to details and the style. The next 3 or 4 blog posts (scroll down), will take you through Brooke and Connor's day (which was so awesome!). They will be getting all kinds of goodies with their package, including the DVD with all of the pictures (all touched up, highest resolution) on it. They will have around 1500 images on it! So, while this is a longer blog post then usual, featuring more images then we usually feature, it is still not even close to their entire wedding day! (we will be featuring around 70 images....)

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why are we featuring so many pictures, from begining to end? Well, we believe that wedding photography is a HUGE part of your day...and there are a lot of photographers out there with a SLR camera and a business card. We feel that it is important to know who and what you are hiring. Anyone can show 3 or 4 nice pictures from a wedding! (even uncle john with his point and shoot!), what you need to look for when you are looking to hire a photographer is that they can cover the entire event with amazing photos. That every photos is jaw dropping and not just the 3 or 4 that they feature.

So, please enjoy a "larger then usual" sneak peek into Brooke and Connor's amazing day! The flowers were so well done!

We love to capture the details....
Everyone getting all gussy'd up!

Ceremony

Just a few images to give you an idea of ceremony coverage. This couple ended up with nearly 100 images from their ceremony alone! Here are just a few....

Brooke arrived on horseback. It was one of those moments where time stands still...

doesnt every girl just love when her hubby gets all choked up?

Rings...

First kiss as a married couple!

Bride & Groom "Romance Portraits"

Nothing is more important then this day. You are marrying the love of your life. The one that knows you like no other, the one you can be silly with, the one who knows the real you, the one who just stinkin' adores you and your darling quirks. Dont you want that captured? Of course you do! We do not belive in stiff, traditional, boring wedding photos. We are young, chic and hip. We take every wedding we do to heart and really try to make your photos, all about you. We create masterpieces for you to put up around your home. We often have brides tell us, how they literally relive the emotion of the day when they walk by a beautiful wall portrait. Without any further ramble, here is a glimpse of what you can expect for your "bride & groom" photos...

Wedding Party

Ok. Finally. Photographers.Who.get.It.

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We get it! These people mean the world to you. They are your friends, your best friends, your sisters, brothers...

they've seen you through broken hearts, zits, akward teen years, and so many joys!

The LAST thing you want is pictures of you that looks so fake, so "standing in a stiff row like ducks"!

We take great pride in how we photograph your wedding party. We make it fun, keep it fresh and make the pictures reflect YOU!

Here are a few images that should give you a bit of an idea of what you can expect. Keeping in mind of course, that they got tonsss more on their dvd!

Rings...

At some point during your wedding day, we like to get our hands on your lovely rings, and do a mini photo shoot with them! Details like this are so important and not overlooked by us! These are the rings that bind you together as husband and wife, that reflect your personalities and that are the physical showing of your marriage commitment. Never mind the money you spent on them! We think its only fitting that you get some great shots of them. We have a lot of couples tell us that they print their rings picture large, and have it on display in their house. Forget buying abstract art, here is something that will mean a lot to you!

Family Photos--Edmonton Wedding Photography

Typically the least fave part of the wedding day for the couple is posing for family photos. We try to make them fun & quick, so that we can move on to capturing the two of you and your awesome wedding party.

Because we almost never post family photos on the blog, here is a small sampling, so that you have an idea of what to expect!

The key is keeping your "photo list" as small as possible! Then we can keep the energy levels up and get lovely, natural looking photos...

Reception- Edmonton Wedding Photography

With most of our packages, we stay until the 3rd dance, which means that you get awesome reception coverage! This couple ended up with over 300 images from their reception alone. We capture so many things, grandma and grandpa laughing, dad with a tear in his eye, little baby cousin crumpling your program....

not to mention all of the lovely details that you took so long to plan...

Here are some examples of what you can expect!The details from around the room...

animated speeches and toasts (we capture all the laughs, sighs, and tears!)They chose to cut their cake before the dance, so we were able to capture that as well!

And lastly, the romantic dancing. These are usually some of our favorite images. So soft, tender and "in the moment".....

The Bride's got style!

There will be tons more to post from this wedding. In anticipation of our upcoming bridal fair, we are going to try posting a lot of images from this wedding last saturday (keeping in mind they will be getting around 1500 images!!!), so that our inquiring brides can see a full day wedding, and not just our "best shots". You can see the getting ready, the details we love to capture, the ceremony, etc, etc, etc...

Onto this gal...she had the it all pulled together! Her details were all matchy matchy and stunning. It was so fun to shoot her wedding and get to know her!

Darling Couple (Pigeon Lake & Camrose Wedding Photography)

I loved this wedding! The bride and groom had put a lot of prep and work into their wedding, and yet on the "day of" they just relaxed and had fun. It sure shows in their pictures. On top of that, they brough along their green VW van and puppy to the "formals". We are always telling people to do things like this, things that personalize your pictures, making them tell your story even more.

The bride's something "blue". Darling Darling shoes. My heart lept when I saw them!
Her dress was exquisite...This girl was even more darling in real life then she looks!
ring exchange
so, it started to rain a little...ok alot during the ceremony!
But, a super awesome groomsmen jumped to duty!I LOVE this shot. This was right after the "i do" kiss!
the "men" looking super cool and stylish (they were sooo fun!)

the groom got his groomsmen custom made (and labeled) baseball bats!


The lovely, giggly girls

oh yah, the super snazzy van


isnt she something?
He was pretty awesome as well!

having fun!

some romantic shots....

their "baby"!

This shot makes me want to get married all over again. its so soft, so intimate, so gentle, so In Love!

Sassy!







Now, lets crank the fun-o-meter even higher!!!

she just adores him. he makes her giggle so cute!

Pigeon Lake village
Work it girl!

Extravaganza Albums! (the Deluxe Album)

Featured below is the main 10x10 album with the 5x5 leather parents album

We are so excited about this album! Words cannot express how truly stunning it is. We insist on searching the world over for the best, and this my Brides (and grooms), is it. All our Flush Mount Albums are made with full panoramic pagespreads, with no seam in the middle of the book. This allows for a perfect presentation of your stunning and glamerous wedding photos. Lamination and square corners are standard on all our custom made albums. All our prints are coated with a clear, water-based lacquer prior to the mounting process. The lacquer is stain and water resistant. As such, this Flush Mount Album is built to last, ensuring years of memories to come.

.....so in real simple terms: It is an investment, but you should Get it, you will love it and cherish it for your lifetime! (and so will your kids, and their kids, and their kids...) (besides it is ultra-chic to show your friends. Take tissues to wipe their joyous/jealous tears!)

Your album will be in a color that compliments your wedding photos. The binding and back are leather, with a covered photo front...
We have a designer (actually a team of sisters in the states, they are amazing) who handles all of this for us!) who does every album custom. The work that they put into these masterpieces is amazing!

Super thick, durable pages. This is what is hot right now!
The parents album is 5x5, leather, and exactly the same in every other way as the Bride's album. Same pictures/layout, quality etc. It is so lovely. Your momma will be sooo proud to take it around and show it off!

The two albums...Pricing

- The 10x10 Bride's album is included in the Extravaganza Package

- Parents albums are $199 each

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-To buy an album a la carte (if you didnt get the extravaganza package) is $699.00. With parents albums being $199 each. Album upgrade for the Ever After package is $499, with parents albums being $199 each.

Pigeon Lake Mulhurst Wedding Photography

This wedding was Adam's booking, however I had some time after my wedding, so I joined him for the "romance portraits". This couple was a lot of fun, and the bride was such a pleasure to shoot! Being a model, she knew how to work the camera and that made our job so much easier. So enjoy a small sneak peek of a stunning girl and her handsome groom.

--*update*: this was emailed to us:
"So, I have seen the sneak peek of our photos and I'm SOOO excited to see the rest of them. You've captured my one of a kind dress beautifully and seeing them makes me wanna smooch my new husband asap!! He's so cute!
You two were fun to work with and we liked how you tease each other about who has the better shots/ideas.
Sorry, for the "rushed" goodbye after our session. I really wanted to hug you both! I owe you hugs. LOL
We're having a post wedding BBQ up north for more of Sheldon's family members..hope to be able to take the pics up there with us!
Thank you again..we'll be recommending you to everyone!! :o)
Congratulations on beautiful baby #2!! -Michelle"

Starting out with Radelle's shots: (adam set up almost all of the poses, so most credit goes to him :)

She designed her amazing dress

madly in love

the girls!


I love this shot! I think it is sooo romantic.


A lovely portrait

I love catching real expressions. I would have this one (or the one below) enlarged huge and custom framed above my bed...
And now onto Adams....

Sneak Peek! Lethbridge Wedding Photography

Super busy here at the office. Not a lot of time to type. This wedding was so romantic! Outdoors, under the tallest trees you ever did see. The couple did the cutest "sand" ceremony with twigs, and leaves and berries (showing their outdoorsy sides). It was a hot day, but we all survived, and had a great time!

All the best you two!

Lyndsi & Jeff

This group was such a blast. The couple was adorable and so in love, and the wedding party was so fun, cooperative and up for anything. Besides being very good looking, this couple was excellent at "posing" and able to just get into the moment. I think that it really shows in the photos. I really enjoyed my day with them, they are fantastic people!

--Adam

little treat for Shannon & Tyler. Rocky Mountain House Wedding Photography

May I just say that we always get the sweetest most stunning brides. However, this year has really been such a treat with our grooms as well, and this guy takes the cake. Tyler is so thoughtful and so in love with Shannon that it would make women the world over ache for that kind of love. He is smitten, and he doesnt care. In fact he is so happy. I told him at the reception how great I thought Shannon was, and he said "oh you have no idea. I am so lucky". He really is, but with a guy like that, so is Shannon. Great couple, emotional day. I teared up numerous times at their wedding & reception. the Love was thick.

Its all I dreamed of...

I like to think of myself as a happy, up-beat person. I'll tell you why I am. Here is the secret. I just love my life. I am married to the most talented man ever. He is also so kind, so generous of heart and so thoughtful. He really treats me like a princess, and as such, I am a huge believer in love. This seems to come through in my photos, and I have Adam to thank for that. Not only does he impress me with his photographic techniques/poses/shots/ideas all the time, but he is the inspiration for mine. Additionally, I am totally blessed with the most darling baby face you ever did see. Rockwell lights up my life and gives me so much joy. He reminds me of what really matters in life. Relationships & Love. I am a romantic and always will be. I am sooo in the right profession with the right husband and son. Here is a quick picture of those that I love.

The littlest member of our team

I had promised a few of you pictures of our son as a newborn. Well 9 fun, amazing months have gone by, (oops) so here he is! This is our little man. We are so smitten with him. Those of you with kids know what im talking about, there is nothing you wouldnt do for those big darling eyes. Enjoy!

Its in the details

When we shoot your wedding, we try so hard to make the pictures reflect you, your personality and your unique love. This really isnt hard to do, despite the fact that we shoot so many weddings, because we are passionate about what we do. When we are shooting for you, we literally imagine our shots on the walls of your home, you passing them in the hallway and feeling those same tender feelings for your hubby all over again. Your little ones looking at them and saying "how come you are kissing" or "mommy you looked like a princess". We really believe that we are creating art for your home. This was really realised today as we recieved this email from a bride from about a month ago...

Wow Radelle,
Thank-you so much for the photos. You did such a wonderful job as always.
I started looking at them at work and had to stop at about the 10th one (
the one with my shoes beside my dad's cowboy boots)because I was crying.
It was the little things and the precious moments you captured which made
the pictures so great and memories we will look back on for years to come.
I don't know how we will ever pick our favorite pictures. It was amazing
the number of people who asked me that day and are still asking who out
photographer was because of the unique shots you took and how easy going
you were. You made it fun.
Thank-you again Radelle. We look forward to seeing you at more weddings in
the future:)
Tyler and Kim

Hotel Macdonald Wedding Photography

We just LOVE shooting weddings at the Hotel Macdonald. Every wedding at hotel mac is so stunning! The hotel lends itself to lovely lovely photos. Because we typically feature the romance portraits (Bride & Groom) on the blog, we thought we'd show you a glimpse into the Reception photography. Enjoy!!

MaryAnne & Justin were led into the room by a belly dancer. so cool.


Another Belly Dancer came in later in the night

These next few are just a "few" (we take TONS) examples of the expressions that we capture during toasts

The most darling little cupcakes you ever did see...

Just snopping around Etsy and found these little treasures! I thought they were beyond darling. See them HERE

These faux cupcakes are perfect favors for any elegant occasions and special events, like weddings, baptismal, 18th birthday, anniversaries, etc. Your guests will be delighted with these wonderful giveaways.The faux cupcake sits in a silver foil cup which wrapped with an elegantly printed paper. The fake frosting is vanilla scented, decorated with tiny sparkling faux gems and is topped with your choice of photo holder: a wire loop or an alligator clip. So, these faux cupcakes are not just eye candy, but also serve a purpose of holding notes and photos, and also to decorate your home and office space. A ribbon adds a finishing touch to each of these lovely fake treats.I can personalize these faux cupcakes for you by adding monograms or event details.Each faux cupcake is individually packaged in a clear box

Awesome Pair

Im far more brief on this blog then Radelle, however I totally enjoyed this wedding. The wedding party was so outgoing and fun and the Bride and Groom were as well! This couple not only looked totally hot for the camera, they were so in love (easy shooting) and incredibly genuine nice people. The day was a blast and we had so much fun. I wont bother blogging the more traditional photos, here are the fun & romantic ones!!

All the very very best to you two!

ADAM

Words that touched our hearts...We love what we do!

Just recieved this email from one of my favorite Brides! Adam & I both shot this wedding (they went for the 2nd photographer add-on option) and we just fell in love with these two. MaryAnne's email reminded me that I forgot to blog more photos of her jaw-dropping reception (hello, it was at the Hotel Macdonald after all! one of our favorite places to shoot!).

We just LOVE what we do, and we are so glad that it shows.

Our motto is "Photography for Fabulous People" and these two are just fabulous in every single way (especially in their gratitude!)

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Hi Radelle and Adam,

The pictures are amazing!!! You both are so gifted, each pictures is so artistic and unique in it's own special way. I have no idea how we are going to choose between them. Not to mention the slide show took my breathe away, plus made me cry. The day went by so fast, it was so nice to see the the special moments captured. The slides show almost looked like a video. We received so many compliments. Everyone has said you guys are outstanding, not one picture is bad. You both were so awesome to work with! There are not words to express our thanks. Take care from the newlyweds, Mary Anne and Justin

P.S I will email you with what we have chosen, it is so hard, I think I need a bigger album, lol!

K&B+Enchanting. ity bity tiny weeny sneak peek.

These two are what Love is. As such, we have about a million images to blog. These are just a few to get you really excited for the rest (they are breathtaking). These were just picked at random, but show the variety that we got, the dramatic, the romantic, the classic portrait and there is only about 500 more to come (ok so not all of them on the blog!). Krystal and Booker are madly in love with each other, and it was our lovely and ulta fun job to capture that for them.

So on to our ity bity tiny weeny sneak peek....

(emailed to us..)
"Seriously, so beautiful!!! eekk! i cannot wait to get the disk! they are amazing, and beautiful!!! oh, i just feel so in love just looking at them!!! you've done good!"

Krystal

(we love you too krystal!)

Hotel MacDonald Wedding Photography

MaryAnne & Justin

I'll keep the write up small for now and just give you viewers a large load of stunning pictures to look at! Suffice it to say that MaryAnne & Justin's wedding was a class act and no expense was spared. It was so fantastic, so classy & rich (even the fabrics!), and yet so darling and intimate. I dont know that I have seen a groom look at a Bride the way Justin looked at MaryAnne. It would about stop your heart. Amazing. These two are so cute, and their families love each other (what a great start in life!!), so it is all just perfect! Ok, I said that I wasnt going to write much (but I did...)

Now onto the Exquisite Images...

(**Updated: this is what they wrote after seeing this sneak peek: )

"Oh my goodness Radelle and Adam, the pictures are absolutely breath taking! We are so anxious to see more of them. We had such a blast with you guys. You both were amazing! Thanks for capturing the special moments on out wedding day. We appreciated it more than words can describe. Still on our honeymoon in St. Lucia, and we are having a wonderful time:) "

Take care, Mary Anne & Justin

Mindy & Nathan= Glorious

"Hi Radelle,

I cried my eyes out yesterday when I got home and watched the slide show. It is absolutely the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. I cannot thank you enough for all the work you put into it. I watched it 100 times last night andt it to both of my sisters who called me right after in tears. You are truly gifted at what you do. I cannot wait to show it to my mom!


Thank you again Radelle. I am going to cherish those photos forever!"

Mindy

(she is such a doll!) Thanks Mindy, you are so sweet! Enjoy!

Mindy & Nathan Sneak PEEK!

Slideshow

Enjoy!!

With Love,

Radelle

"Thank you again for being apart of our wedding. Nathan and I could not have asked for a better photographer and we are so happy that we lucked out and got you. We felt really comfortable around you and I cannot wait to see all that you have done. I have been getting so many compliments from the people who saw the brief preview of the pictures on the slide show that evening.
everything! "
Nathan and Mindy

( I loved them even more then they loved me! They were awesome!!)

Krystal and Booker

Well this last weekend, we had the privledge of photographing Krystal and Booker's wedding. It was fantastic. These two mean so much to us, and we are so happy for them.

This is just the tinest sneak preview, and there will be MUCH more to come as we get the images proofed.

We just want Booker & Krystal to know that we wish the all the best in the world from the bottom of our hearts.

Their reception was stunning. Roses everywhere. The colors were deep red and Gold and they had the most exquisite Red and Gold silky chair covers (everywhere!), matching charger plates and napkins. To add even more class, they had a rose across the plate of all of the women/girls. Before the dance, they had a program. It was so entertaining! Cloggers, tap dances, songs by incredibly singers, etc.

What an amazing evening, with a breathtaking venue. I overheard everyone talking about how beautiful it was in there, not to mention how much they enjoyed the program.

So, here is just a quick glance. Check back in about 5 days for TONS more!!!!!!!

God Bless you Two!

Red Deer Wedding

Just a little glimpse for Megan & Gordie. LOVED their wedding!! Megan was such an organized Bride that she sent me photos (in the mail) of the spots where we would be doing photos! It was a great idea. I was able to plan various neat shots ahead of time and really work quickly on her day! If you are planning a wedding in a town/location that ive never been, I highly recommend this as it really helped! Great couple. Classy Wedding and FANTASTIC food!!

Japan

Just quickly, here is a sneak peak into the pictures from Japan! All we can say is wow is cherry blossom season (lasts about 2 weeks) every the perfect time to get married in Japan! Amazing!

still smitten...

These two got married in Jasper!! It was a fantastic day, with the most incredible people, adorable couple with more life, spunk and humor then I think ive ever seen in any 2 people (and I havent even mentioned how fun their wedding party was!). The pictures went really well as these two were up for anything and everything, and we had beautiful Jasper to work with. Here is a mini sneak peek of a few of my faveorites! It was such an honor to spend the day amongst these folks!! Congrats you two! (oh and they had, by far, the best slideshow ive ever seen...so funny...)

Christy was beyond stunning....
These two laugh alot. They really enjoy each other!

She's sassy!

and she's got this incredibly presence...

The girls were all dolls. beautiful inside and out. great group.
They guys were a hoot. They had me giggling a few times...

THE dress!! wowsa!




I loved this day. Loved the photos. Loved the couple.

Love my job.

So Exquisite!

I just found this (yes, I should be proofing images, but heck, a girl needs a break once in a while!), and loved it. You can put it as a centerpiece with a tall (equally smashing) candle on it. I think it is especially perfect for a winter themed wedding (although we are pretty much into spring here). Regardless, I think its so pretty, and will be getting some for my home very likely!
Just thought id share.... (oh and for those who are emailing about this sleepy blog, im just really busy with clients, weddings and proofing ..okay and a little baby...but will blog more..promise!)

" Call it a tiara to crown your candles – this exquisite candle accessory adds an understated hint of style and glamour with much ease. Each set consists of a candle ring decorated with fancy pearls and clear beads, while accompanied by a chic mirrored coaster. "http://www.bellenza.com/Elements/Erzella_Candle_Ring_Coaster.htm

Edmonton Bridal Shoot

Bridal Session
These images are just a sneak peak into a session that I am proofing! This session was so fun to do, and the Bride LOVES the pictures! We think she is just stunning!! Anyways, TONS more from this session to come, but until then, here is the info on our Bridal Sessions!
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Bridal Session -$299
who says you’ll only wear the dress once?!

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We know you’ve worked hard to get your whole look put together perfectly….so show it off! Bridal Sessions are definitely becoming more popular as Brides realize that this is the one day of their life when they can treat themselves to extraordinary things. A bridal session with us is that….extraordinary. Your Bridal Session is an on-location session (think parks….heritage houses…gardens….anything that is beautiful like you…). We have no fear and combine elegant with fun with sexy with funky. After all, what girl has only one side to her personality? When its all said and done you will have a DVD with all of the hand-touched pictures (Ideas: you can add to wedding slideshow….give picture to groom as wedding day gift…blow one up for above your TV so he never forgets how beautiful you are….). We will also enlarge your favorite to 18x24 and frame it in a black frame. This is something that we will bring to your wedding….you can have a place ready to display it if you wish, or simply take it home to display. We generally shoot this session 7-10 days before the wedding… and don’t forget to bring mom, she loves to “ooh and awe” over her baby girl!

Cute Photo Idea!

Just found this and thought it was adorable! Check it out here! Photo cuff!

Its going to be a great year!!!

All I can say is wow. Thank you so much! The photos look so great that I can't even begin to choose a favorite...and to think that's only a few of the ones you took! I will admit that I squealed (yup, squealed) when I saw the photos. I had to call Bobby at work to tell him to go on the site and take a look. Thank you too for the sweet things you said about us, we loved meeting you and we're glad you had fun as well! I can't wait to get the other photos!Thanks again, and have a great day!

Jade

Trash the Dress Winner

We Have a Winner!!Well the Trash-The-Dress contest is over and we have a winner. See details from the contest here http://eternalreflections.blogspot.com/2007/10/free-trash-dress-contest.html

This girl's application was fantastic. Below are some excerpts from her application. It had me laughing at how real she is, how candid, and how much fun she would be! (im sure danny will be fun as well :) The application was sprinkled with fun photos of the two of them in various situations! I am very excited to photograph these two (on their wedding day, and after--trashing the dress!). Thank you to everyone who entered this contest, it was an absolute blast reading through the applications!!! (and we love having a blast!!)

More contests to come, stay posted & check back regularly!!

My fiancé and I are always looking for something fun to do. We me out with a group of friends snowboarding and it has been love ever since! Now we are planning our big day and it is so much fun! I am so excited Eternal Reflections will be there with us. Just by the look on their web page and ideas like this great contest, we know they will be a blast to hang out with all day! ...

I think this “Trash your Dress Contest” is a great idea! I have no intention of keeping my dress but I want it to retire in style! I keep telling my fiancé, Danny, that it is going to become my house dress. I’ll do everything around the house with it, including mow the lawn! I think he is just happy that I will still be doing stuff around the house! ...

I think with Eternal Reflection’s help this will be the funnest photo session I have ever been in! Thinking of what they will make me do and how crazy my dress will look at the end of that has me day dreaming constantly; It has become a part of many conversations with my friends and family.

I definitely see myself as a free spirit and I can’t wait to see what Eternal Reflections has in store for me! I hope we can get a good muddy day, go for a rollerblade, a bike ride, climb a tree or 2, you name it! The ideas are endless! I am so much looking forward to it!

Yours in dress trashing,

Alanna

Bullseye!

I just recieved this today from Jade, the lovely lady featured in the Engagement session below! It totally made my day!

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Radelle,

All I can say is wow. Thank you so much! The photos look so great that I can't even begin to choose a favorite...and to think that's only a few of the ones you took! I will admit that I squealed (yup, squealed) when I saw the photos. I had to call Bobby at work to tell him to go on the site and take a look. Thank you too for the sweet things you said about us, we loved meeting you and we're glad you had fun as well! I can't wait to get the other photos!Thanks again, Radelle, and have a great day!

Jade

Fall Love

Jade & Bobby

What a great couple! I am so excited for their wedding next summer. They are so fun, willing to try anything and so In Love!! Jade is totally precious. So sweet. She is the kind of girl you want to have as your best friend! It even gets better, they have the cutest puppy alive, and they have her so well trained! This is just a sneak preview, they are getting quite a few more images on their DVD (which is getting mailed tommorow!!)

After the shoot they sent me this letter:

"Thanks again--we had such a great time and we are so excited to see the photos! We're so happy you'll be doing our wedding photos this summer--we know we'll have a blast! Thanks as well for including Dasha in the photos!"