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Torchinator Blazes Through Stanley Park

Friday, February 12, 2010

When I first heard Arnold Schwarzenegger would be running a leg of the Olympic Torch Relay I thought it was some kind of a joke. However, upon further investigation I discovered that the claims were legitimate and I thought “This, I have to go and see!”

Arnold’s leg began at the statue of Harry Jerome and ended at Brockton Point Lighthouse where he handed off to two time Olympic gold medalist Sebastian Coe. Arnold was scheduled to run at 7am so Elora and I arrived with Josh at about 5:15am! It was a long, cold wait but worth it in the end. The Torchinator arrived on time with a full entourage and the crowd when nuts! I have never seen anything like it. I managed to be forceful and surged forward with passion to try and get a good shot. Amazing stuff! I think I might switch to the paparazzi from now on ;)

With Arnold was the Premier Gordon Campbell. I didn’t even notice him really until we got to the lighthouse. A morning I will never forget and by far the moment of the Olympics… and it hasn’t even begun!

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Olympic Fever Hits Lynn Valley

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Well, a dicky bird told me that the Olympic Torch was coming to town! I figured it might be a cool thing to check out, so, off I went to Lynn Valley Centre to join in with the fun. It wasn’t until I arrived there that I realized just what a big deal this whole Olympic thing actually is! I thought there might be a few folks come out to cheer on the flame but there were literally thousands of people lining the streets and even more in the Lynn Valley Centre parking lot. A huge stage had been erected and BC Premier Gordon Campbell was there to join in with the festivities! Surely this must be the biggest event ever to be staged in Lynn Valley?

I haven’t been looking forward to the Olympics. It seemed like a lot of fuss and even more headaches for the locals trying to go about their daily lives. Let’s just say though, the excitement is starting to creep in…

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Chapel at Queen Elizabeth Park Wedding {Joel & Tina}

Friday, January 22, 2010

We kicked off 2010 with an evening wedding at the Chapel in Queen Elizabeth Park. By the time the ceremony began it was dark and gloomy outside. Inside, however, was softly lit with candles and the intimate setting provided a wonderful ceremony which was enjoyed by Joel & Tina’s closest friends and family. I think Joel and Tina might have enjoyed it too :)

When the proceedings had drawn to a close we took the couple outside for a shoot in the dark! Luckily the fountains were lit up so we had some light to work with. We also took the lanterns outside which provided a really unique look to the final images.

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Bombay Banquet Hall Wedding {Roger & Nitu}

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

What a cold November night this was! We met Roger & Nitu at the Guildford Sheraton in Surrey for some getting ready pictures. We took some shots in Nitu’s room before heading down to the lobby to meet up with Roger. From there it was off to the Bombay Banquet Hall for the reception. The couple married in Mexico the week before so there was no ceremony to capture at this one!

The hall is large and holds a lot of guests! Roger & Nitu made their entry, along with the bridal party, in the style of “the YouTube wedding dance”. You know what I’m talking about… 30 million hits at time of writing! That set the tone for a night of fun and laughter… oh, and dancing… lots of dancing!

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January 17, 2010 - 9:54 am Mark - Beautiful Indian accessories. The bride looks ravishing. What an amazing job of capturing a moment at the hall.

Canadian Memorial United Church Wedding {Kevin & Kim}

Monday, January 11, 2010

Our second October wedding took us to the Canadian Memorial United Church on 16th and Burrard. It was our first shoot at this particular church and an absolutely fantastic location for a wedding. The weather was great and everyone enjoyed a really beautiful ceremony! Kevin & Kim hired a Scottish piper to lead them down the aisle and it really added to the dramatic atmosphere inside.

After the ceremony we took the bridal party to the Vancouver Public Library for a photo shoot where it started to rain! It got heavier and heavier until we were caught in an absolute deluge down at Canada Place. Now you’d think that might spoil the picture taking but in fact it added to the whole effect and we got some really neat photos down by the waterfront before heading into the Terminal City Club for the reception. We were only there for half an hour or so and then had to make our way home through the pouring rain!

A great day for all involved and a pattern seems to be emerging… it always rains when we shoot at the library!

See also: Kevin & Kim’s Granville Island E-Session

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