Khalid & Shahana: Wedding Part 2

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Incase you missed it, you can see Part 1 of Shahana & Khalid’s wedding day HERE.

After the ceremony and the first portrait session, S&K put on their second outfits of the day. Two outfits in one day. One more reason to be Indian (I’m compiling a list). I’m still drooling over Shahnana’s 2nd dress! Most everywhere you turn in Vancouver, you have a new place to shoot. To be a photographer here, only makes sense.

The reception was held at the Law Courts Inn Restaurant - gorgeous venue!

Shahana & Khalid, you are beautiful people inside and out. A pleasure to photograph, and an even bigger pleasure to know. Congratulations on your marriage. Here’s to growing grey together! Cheers!

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Khalid & Shahana: Wedding Part 1

Monday, September 12th, 2011

The morning started with Shahana getting ready at Suman’s in Abbotsford.

She was given a lime with a pin in it and a dot behind her ear, to ward off the evil eye – which she explained to me, was to prevent others from being jealous of her on this day. Something I should likely have on a daily basis…. kidding.

The Ceremony was held at the Ismaili Jamatkhana. Seeing as my church meets in gym… this mosque was worlds away from my house of praise!!! You’ll see a photo near the end this post of the outside…. GORGEOUS!!!

Khalid’s mother washes their feet with holy water.

Traditionally, whomever smashes it first is the head of the household. I think I’d gain weight before my wedding to boost my chances…

The exit…

We spent some time around the courtyard of the mosque. So darn gorgeous. Them.. and the location.

Shahana & Khalid, part 2 is only days away!

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Dallas & Tanu’s Wedding Part 2

Friday, August 26th, 2011

Here is the continuation of Dallas & Tanu’s wedding. Click here for Part 1 of the day. And a special thanks to Amy McElhoes who was with me the whole day to capture moments when I was photographing others. You did amazing!

We wrapped up the first portrait session in the school bus. Tanu is a school teacher, so it only make sense to tie that in. By the way… don’t they look fabulous??

We then headed to Tanu’s parents house for the Leaving Ceremony where Dallas and his family need to buy their way into the Tanu’s parent’s home. The price? A fistful of cash and a song!

Next it was off to the St. Regis for hair, makeup and a new outfit.

Quick portrait session with D&T’s new outfits…

…then, party time!

Dallas & Tanu, you both looked amazing and the day was perfect. Thanks for inviting me to capture it all!

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Dallas & Tanu’s Wedding Part 1

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

I photographed my first Sikh wedding this summer. I was excited for this day as soon as I had met Dallas & Tanu. To be thrown into the culture, the traditions, the colors… couldn’t have asked for more! I wasn’t the only newbie to the Sikh world, the groom knew just as much as I did. Luckly they had grace for us white-folk. And someone was always whispering in our ears to tell us what happens next.

After the Ceremony, we headed out for some photographs around Vancouver.

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