Helping out — Laura + Ryan

As I said the other day, I went to Vancouver, BC to help my friend, Jamie Delaine, photograph a couple of weddings.

To read about the stunning wedding of Laura and Ryan, please CLICK HERE. But if you scroll down, I'll share my favorite outtakes. :)

Ok, so onto my commentary. Isn't Laura's reaction to her makeup fantastic? I love these little moments ...


Stunning in her dress!


Oh the fellas! The two guys on the left .... let me just say they were full of laughs. In fact, they could barely keep a straight face. I didn't ask the (I'm afraid I didn't want to know), but they were certainly entertaining. But they held it together long enough to take a GQ-looking photo. Good looking, aren't they?


Orchids! I simply love how lovely they look as wedding flowers. They're especially impressive to me because I had an orchid and kept the thing alive for all of one month. If anyone knows the secret to keeping these beauties alive, I'd love to know it!


Don't they orchids look amazing at the outdoor ceremony?


Laura giving Ryan her "fierce" look after the ceremony. I think Tyra would be proud! ;)


LOVE.THE.LIGHT.


Since I was "second shooting" I didn't get all the best angles (because Jamie was in them), but I certainly enjoyed my bird's eye view here!


The Swan-E-Set Bay Resort & Country Club where the wedding ceremony and reception were held was completely stunning! Loved the breathtaking views!


Um ... I'm kind of in love with this color/view.


Oh, and I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the beautiful food. Lovely food photography isn't easy, so I always love a good challenge. Thought I'd share a few of my faves. :)


On an more personal note, I was born in Seattle yet grew up here in Kansas. I always thought I didn't like fish/seafood. A few years ago while I was in Seattle, I had salmon again ... oh .... it was just heaven. I enjoyed eating fresh fish during my stay in Canada. :)


Final frame is me just playing with light here.