anna grace

...our third daughter, Anna Grace Edelman, was born last Monday, October 24th...

...she arrived at 8:50am, weighing 6lbs 7oz...

and we love her...already.

...her sisters kiss her, touch her, adorn her with princess paraphenalia...

...they sing to her and dance for her...

...they do not like it when she poops or cries...

...her daddy loves her, carries her, takes pictures of her, makes me coffee...

...he is surrounded by girls and is taking care of us all so well...

...and me, I am soaking it in...big time...

...I stare at her and stare at her and stare at her...

...I marvel at how she is enveloped so quickly by friends and family..simply by being...

...I love the sound of her eating, her faces as she sleeps, and finally being able to kiss her...

...how on earth can anyone's skin be so soft?...

...our prayer is that she will be a woman who both gives grace to others...

...and is able to receive and experience the amazing grace of God in her life...

...welcome to the world, sweet baby girl...



colin, sarah + rupert {victoria maternity photography}

Here's a little maternity session that is near and dear to my heart. This beautiful woman is growing inside her, my very first niece!!!! Sarah and my brother Colin have already proven their expert technique at creating exceptionally beautiful children. Rupert, who is 2.5 was my first nephew and also a very first cousin to my girls. One of the reasons I loved doing these photos is that I got to have a small but of "auntie" time with this little guy; normally, all 3 kids are running around creating havoc and giggles, so it was great to hang out with just Rupes and his mom and dad :)
This baby girl is due to arrive at the beginning of 2012...and we will be ready! Baby girl - you are loved and looked forward to so much already. Colin, Sarah + Rupes - you all are loved too! Thanks for letting me do my thing and capture this special time  :)

jeff + ashley {langley wedding photography}

I couldn't be happier to share this wedding post with you! Jeff and Ashley celebrated their wedding day last month on the brink of fall. It was a wonderful way for Steve and I to close the wedding season of 2011. I first met Jeff and Ashley in the spring when we met up in Pt. Roberts for their engagement session.  Fast forward several months and this cute couple...the successful product of a blind date...are getting ready to tie the knot.
The days' events  started at Ashley's family home in Langley, BC. Ashley is the oldest of three girls, so the house was full of women, food, make-up and beauty supplies. Ashley's dad hung out with the practiced ease of a man used to being in the midst of the feminine chaos. I think he even dispensed some advice to Steve on life with three daughters :)

{I must give credit to amazing hair and makeup artist, Shelley Baxter. This woman has mad talent...I was absolutely mesmerized watching her work}

{so cute in their pinned up curls...not the finished product, but I think they pull it off}

{I loved Ashley's dress...complete with pockets...I think every bride should have pockets!!!}

{Ashley's mom was such a pleasure to observe...she literally beamed with happiness for her baby girl all day}

{meanwhile, across town, Jeff was waiting to see his bride for the first time...}

{the first look from my perspective, above...and below was Steve's view}

{we needed the ring on to make these pre-wedding shots legit!}

{such a fun...not to mention, attractive, wedding party!}

{jump shots...they seem to be a favourite with most wedding parties}

{steve captured these two photos below...both so beautiful}

{after our portait session, it was on to the ceremony at Willoughby CRC in Langley.
Ashley's dad prayed before it was time to head down the aisle...such a great moment to be a part of}

{after the ceremony, we had a brief period before the reception to get some photos with just the bride + groom.  Ashley had spotted a gorgeous area along her commute to work. It was just perfect with the sun low in the sky}

{jeff + ashley's reception was in Delta...it was such a funny, warm, family + friend filled affair}

{jeff + ashley ~ it was such an honor to be able to spend your wedding day with you!}