When I travel through the Deep South where my husband and his family are from, I hear jazz tunes streaming through my consciousness. I swear, jazz sounds different down there. Fuller and richer as a result of the context. When it comes to photos that mean something, I truly believe that images are fuller and richer when they are in a location that carries substance or offers a layer of symbolism....
Read MoreNatural and bespoke, this Okanagan wedding encompasses a rich breadth of beauty and emotion. As I sifted through these lovely images from Jenna Hill Photography, I couldn't help but wonder what it would be like for someone 75 years from now to stumble upon this collection--bound in a handcrafted album or lovingly set in a keepsake box--and spend an afternoon reflecting on the love shared here, the beauty of Zoe + Scott's wedding day, and the artistry that allowed these moments to be captured and preserved. But that nostalgic thought isn't likely to become a reality if these images don't find themselves printed and preserved...which is not something we do enough of these days....
Read MoreTalk about riding in style. Too often the bride + groom's vehicle is an afterthought when it could be a key element in the wedding day's aesthetic. All gussied up in florals by Limelight Floral Design, this vintage cream 1930's Beauford convertible sets the tone for a formal yet fabulous affair...
Read MoreThe warm light during that hour before sunset is pure magic. If you're thinking about booking an engagement shoot sometime in the coming months (this IS the height of engagement season after all, and I know there are many of you out there already making plans!), definitely consider discussing the hour before sunset with your photographer as an optimal time for a portrait session. When the sun is low on the horizon, the shadows are less harsh, the lighting gloriously soft, and the temperature (of the light, not necessarily of the surroundings) is warm, casting a golden hue on everything it touches....
Read MoreWedding days are often frenetic and swarming with activity--that's just the nature of an event that often includes hundreds of people, multiple locations, and a jam-packed timeline. Unless a couple opts for an intimate celebration or a private elopement, it can be difficult to avoid the whirlwind that accompanies a wedding day. But what if at least some portion of the day felt like this shoot does--meditative, calm, simplistic? How might it affect the rest of the day and the memories that linger?
Read MoreEvery so often, close friends or family members will ask me to photograph their weddings, but are uncertain as to whether or not I'll want to. Most often, I definitely want to! While I'm officially on the clock as a hired professional, I also get to spend more time with the couple and the family than virtually everyone else on the wedding day. That's really special to me, because...
Read MoreI have a special affinity for daytime weddings in the countryside, mostly because that's what my husband and I chose for our own wedding, but also because I appreciate the relaxed atmosphere that these types of weddings encourage. The bride and groom tend to have time to linger both with each other and with their guests; the guests and wedding party often have ample time to enjoy each others' company or wedding day activities; and photographers have the opportunity...
Read MoreSome outdoor weddings are resplendent in their simplicity, and then there are others that are simply resplendent. Photographed by Nadia Hung, Shadi + Toni's Hycroft Manor wedding, which took place at the heart of Vancouver, is one of those weddings that tap into the heart of what fairytales are made of and invite us to bask in the luxurious nature of it all. I love when nature and architecture come together with a poetic backdrop for memory-making, and...
Read MoreI am so attracted to this simple, yet strong, type of imagery. Authentic emotion captured in a flattering, natural way; details found in nature that allow the eye to rest and the mind to wander; compositions that set the scene and tell a story. Here, in Amy + Gordon's engagement session, Jenna Hill captures the fleeting wisps of hair, the barren hillsides waiting for a new season to bring forth change, the intimate exchanges between a couple in love, the almost-kiss....
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