1.5 hours
On October 3rd, my baby Zoe was born. Her life was short. But perfect.
When I was 12 weeks pregnant, an ultrasound revealed that my baby wasn’t going to live long. Minutes. Hours, at best. We chose to carry her to term. To meet her. To love her. Kiss and cuddle her, for as long as we were given. We were gifted with 1.5 hours. 90 perfect minutes.
Zoe was missing the part of her brain that would allow her to feel pain. She has only known bliss. Bliss in my womb. Bliss outside. And now bliss in Heaven.
Zoe. Forever in my heart.
Photography by Sharalee Prang — Sharalee, I honestly don’t have words. At least all the ones I can think of don’t nearly come close to saying what I want to. No one has ever given me such a precious gift. Thank you.
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Kevin & Sara: Wedding
On September 17th, I shot my last wedding before the baby comes. Sara and Kevin didn’t seem to mind me walking a little slower than normal… and likely with a waddle… nor did they mind the multiple pee breaks. In fact, Kevin even bought me a snack a *bucks – SCORE! Never knew their rice krispie squares could be so delicious! Thanks Kev!
Sara got ready at the Sutton Place Hotel in Vancouver with her mom and her sister.
Then we jetted out for some portraits. We stopped at a few different locations, but we started in Gastown…
Isn’t Vancouver beautiful?
The Ceremony and Reception was held at the Teahouse in Stanley Park.
After the ceremony, they had a cocktail hour as the sun set. The appys were amazing… trust me.
Then we headed inside for the reception. The decor was done beautifully!
Sara and Kevin, congratulations on your marriage! Loved being apart of your day!
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Khalid & Shahana: Wedding Part 2
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
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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