Baby Marigold

Working at the Beauty Parlour is not only a great opportunity to finally learn how to manage my unruly mane, but it has also yielded some surprising and welcome new friendships, one of which is my new boss Des. I met Des during my interview and knew immediately that the Parlour was going to be my home for a long, long time.

We welcomed baby Marigold 9 weeks ago as the newest member of the Beauty Parlour family (whew, not the rookie for very long, was I?) and I got the incredible chance to photograph her this weekend. Big blue eyes and a hilarious grin with dimples that are just starting to emerge, I count myself lucky that she is testing them out on me.

Here are a couple I promised to get out into the world for family, friends, and customers alike.

Patricia & Niko

Caught the last of the nice fall weather to do some engagement photos with Patricia and Niko. Patricia loves soft, pink, buttery light and wanted to have photos that looked like fall in Canada. Done! Aspen and I had to do a bit of scouting but we found some pretty spots where the leaves were still orange and the light was magical. We had an awesome time connecting with this couple and love their photos, we can't wait to photograph their wedding next year!

Jamey & Jon

Quick peek at Jamey and Jon's wedding..........

 We love when a bridal party allows us drag them into unusual locations. Aspen took photo above left which I think is hilarious and awesome.

Aspen took photo above and I took photo below. It's a change for us as Aspen usually rocks natural light while I like to make my photos a little more moody :)

Heather and Matt

Anyone who works or has worked at MAC can attest to the strong community of talented and dynamic women that make up the employees of the company. Each person that I have worked with at that company has left an impression, or a mark on me in some way. Heather, or 'Heath' as most of us call her, is one of those women.

Heather and Matt's wedding charmed me in a few ways. The styling was very traditional, and family focused, which I loved, and much attention was placed on the comforts of all before the bride and groom. Three generations of women have now been married in that church, and standing watch (or keeping time) is the clock on the back wall so they always know exactly what time it was when they walked down the aisle. 

The girls prepared for the day at Heather's house. Listening to music and styling themselves perfectly, the theme of the morning was pastries and Stepbrothers. Penny spent the morning with the guys tromping around the downtown farmer's market, a new favorite spot to shoot anything really. 

The ceremony proceeded as all ceremonies do, but the expressions and smiles exchanged between the wedding party made me laugh out loud (although not in the church because that would be bad). 

The reception was held at the lovely Oasis Conference Center. A pretty event center with a fabulous garden and a great ambiance. The candelabras and pink accents finished an amazing room like the icing on the cake. 

I want to say thanks again for choosing us. Not because we are friends, but because you loved our work and what we could do for you. It was a privilege and an honor to be there on such a special occasion. Now for the photos!!

I was so in love with Heath's ring that I went on a photo adventure in the house...

 This Jesus action figure was a staple in the girls' adventures together so it was fitting he was there on the day of the wedding.

 Penny's lovely use of negative space below

 Moms are hilarious.

 I would bet ten dollars this is brule or blanc type below. ( MAC shadows)

 So true.

 Only the manliest of men give eachvother kevlar vests.

 The famous clock!

 I love this look Dana is giving me. Pure mischief.

 And the look Heath is giving Dana and her sister...

 Nice symmetrical framing on Penny's part!

 This shot is one of my favorites in the whole wedding. What a great expression!

  

  

 The lovely pond at the Oasis.

Heather made the cake with her mom!

 The photo below makes me laugh.