Shari + Mike Photographers

Happy Monday everyone! This weekend we celebrated another birthday but this time it was for my amazing husband. It worked out perfectly that the last weekend we had off until the end of September just so happened to also be Mike’s birthday. We had a lot of fun playing in a volleyball tournament (which we won, by the way), hanging with friends + finishing it off with some yummy Marble Slab! It was a perfect way to spend our last weekend off :)

Meet Suzy + Trevor. These two beautiful people will be having an intimate wedding in the mountains in September and we can hardly wait for a trip to Fernie! We met up with them near their hometown the last time we were back to Alberta to do their engagement session. Suzy + Trevor love the outdoors + the park they chose was absolutely perfect. I loved watching these two interact + especially loved whenever they would make each other laugh…which happened quite often :) I am so happy that these two found each other + so honored to be a part of documenting one of the most important days of their lives!

May has been a whirlwind. It’s been one of those months when you look at your calendar + it says May 22nd and you wonder where the month has gone. I blame it on turning 30 :) These past 22 days have been busy but a whole lot of fun. Birthday celebrations, Mexico, four weddings, and a quick trip home…it has been a jam packed few weeks + there are no signs of life slowing down anytime soon! Hello wedding season.

Last week while in Mexico we blogged the first part of Patricia + Victor’s engagement session…and now we bring to you part two. The day we had scheduled their shoot ended up being a strange day here in Vancouver. Sunny in the morning + then a random storm moved in that not only dumped rain but also hail. It seemed appropriate to cancel the session, but later regretted that when the clouds parted + the sun came out to play again. We contacted Victor + Patricia to see if it was too late to continue with the original plans. Thank goodness they were still open because it would have been a shame to miss out on this fabulous evening. Enjoy a few favorites from our time with these two + their dog Teddy.

Hello from Mexico.

We are currently in beautiful Mexico getting ready to photograph Paige and Brents wedding. It’s going to be an amazing day celebrating with Paige and Brent and their closest friends and family. Thankful for good weather + the most beautiful couple to photograph! I have shot a few destination weddings but this is our first time shooting one together. That makes me very happy :)

Before the wedding starts, we wanted to share a recent engagement session we did with Patricia + Victor. We loved getting to photograph these two in their home. It was a beautiful space, with amazing views of the city, and furniture to die for. Victor owns a store that sells mid century furniture so I knew their space would be straight out of a magazine…and it was! Thanks Patricia + Victor for having us in your home. It was a dream to photograph in!

Part Two of their engagement session is coming soon!

This week is birthday week…yes, I think when you turn 30 you deserve more than just one day of celebrations :) For the past few days, I have had my share of cakes, pies, ice cream to last me until I’m 40. They were all so delicious. Thanks to everyone who has sent me some birthday love…you sure do know how to make a girl feel incredible! Only four days in and already 30 has treated me well. Looking forward to all the adventures this new decade has for me :)

We are in full swing over here. Shot our 2nd wedding of the season on Friday + will be leaving to Mexico on the weekend for number 3. This also means we have been busy during the week photographing our amazing couples as they prepare for their wedding days! We met up with Ashley + Donny on a perfect evening in Steveston for their engagement session. These two know how to have a good time + I’m pretty sure I laughed the entire session thanks to Donny. They will be getting married in September + we are so excited to be a part of their day!

Mike and I have been out of the office for the past couple days as we have been attending the Canada Photo Convention here in our own city. We had the privilege of sitting in a room with many talented photographers from all over the world + hear from a few of my personal favourites. Our brains are on overload this morning + I know for me personally, my heart is ready to explode with all the inspiration we have gained. Looking forward to next years conference!

Today is engagement shoot day with some of our dear friends from Calgary + then we are starting our trip back to the prairies tonight! Can’t wait to snuggle with my niece + nephews and do farm life with the rest of the fam. I am looking forward to home cooked meals, and a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. This summer is going to be our busiest wedding season to date, so a little R&R with my family is just what I need before it all starts. Speaking of weddings, Stacy + Josh will be getting married in May and we are so excited to be a part of their day! Here are a few favourites from our recent engagement session with these two.