Kararhea Photography Blog

August 24, 2010 // Wedding

Sean and Melissa... what can I say about these two!? It's not very often I have a bride that's ready LONG before the groom arrives! Melissa runs a tight ship. She was even in her wedding dress before I arrived, I got there just in time for a few photos of her Mom helping to zip it up. As we waited for Sean she was so happy and excited, it was incredibly sweet. And as she dared to peek out the living room window who happened to drive by and nearly see her? Yes, of course, it was Sean... I've never seen a bride hit the deck like that, and I'm sure nobody else could have done it so fast! It was probably the highlight of the day for me.. hilarious!

I was so happy these two chose to see each other before the wedding. It was such a tender moment when Melissa walked up and tapped Sean on the shoulder. I don't think there was a dry eye to be found. I love how Melissa's mom is way in the background of those photos, spying on these two as they share their big moment.

Sean and Melissa's wedding was a perfect day. Perfect despite the clouds threatening rain all afternoon. Perfect though they had to make the decision to move their outdoor ceremony indoors. It was perfect because these two are so very perfect for each other.

For a few more photos, click HERE to see the slideshow.

Again, click HERE for the slideshow.

3 Comments Add a Comment Send To Friend

Kim:

I love the first few when they are seeing eachother for the first time!! Also, the one of her ducking by the window is so cute!! I love the ones of them sitting on the porch with that blue door in the backround. Great job Kara!!

(08.25.10 @ 01:08 PM)

Christine:

I love these pictures. I love her bouquet. So nice and simple!

(08.25.10 @ 01:43 PM)

Melissa:

We absolutely love the pictures, Kara! You did amazing job capturing all of those special moments from the day. When I looked through the pictures I got the same butterflies I did when I was walking up to see Sean for the first time. Thanks for everything. We love them.

(08.25.10 @ 03:48 PM)

Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry: Sean and Melissa . TrackBack URL for this entry: http://kararheaphotography.com/darkroom/mt/mt-tb.cgi/180

Let it Rain: Wayne and Carilee

August 5, 2010 // Wedding

Well folks, turns out it can't be sunny every Saturday of summer. That's just the way it goes. I hope and pray every night before a wedding that I will get a beautiful day, and more importantly that the couple will get a beautiful day for their wedding. Turns out not every prayer can be answered. I think God has a way of knowing who can handle it.

The morning of Wayne and Carilee's wedding it was already misty outside. I met the girls at the salon around noon and it looked like it could go either way. Carilee was positive, and didn't seem the least bit stressed. The day continued on, and so did the rain. When it was time to meet her groom, Carilee opted to go with the original plan, meeting Wayne down a pretty little path amongst the trees. There she stood, a blanket under her feet so her dress wouldn't get muddy and an umbrella in hand. She waited patiently, the mist just light enough that I could still shoot, and heavy enough that I needed a plastic bag to cover my camera. When Wayne came around the bend, you could tell the last thing either of them was thinking about was the rain!

Our day wasn't without improvisation, since the rain came down heavier at times. I want to give a HUGE thank you to the folks at Hillside Greenhouse of Morden for allowing us free reign of their building for a little while! We were able to get some gorgeous shots despite the weather thanks to them!! We used one other covered location and ventured out into the mist a couple times throughout the day to complete our photo session. Over all, I think it was a huge success!

Thanks Wayne and Carilee for being such good sports. Rain isn't something anyone wishes for on their wedding day, but I loved how you didn't let it get you down for a second. This day was about your union, and nothing was going to ruin that!!!

Oh, and a special thanks to Tide to go! We could make a commercial based on Carilee's muddy, flower dyed dress and how Tide saved the day!!!!

For a short slideshow click here.

7 Comments Add a Comment Send To Friend

Carilee Wall:

Thank you so much Kara!!! i love them all!:)

(08.06.10 @ 07:20 PM)

Diana Wieler:

Awesome pictures Wayne and Carilee....great job Kara.

(08.06.10 @ 09:20 PM)

Anonymous:

Beautiful pictures Kara!
Carilee you looked so beautiful!

(08.07.10 @ 07:56 AM)

sonya:

very nice kara! i really love the highway shots!

(08.07.10 @ 10:05 AM)

Kim:

great pictures kara!! I feel so proud of you when I look at all of the amazing work you have done! I really love the pictures in the greenhouse! And the couple doesn't look like they even noticed the weather was a little gloomy!!

(08.08.10 @ 01:47 PM)

Jody:

Absolutely fantastic Kara!! Wayne and Carilee look amazing! I'm in love with the pics in that walkway area with the white beams- stunning!

(08.10.10 @ 12:42 PM)

Karin Enting:

Awesome pictures!!! Love the ones with the umbrella and the flowers!

(08.10.10 @ 09:59 PM)

Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry: Let it Rain: Wayne and Carilee . TrackBack URL for this entry: http://kararheaphotography.com/darkroom/mt/mt-tb.cgi/178

John and Sonya

July 26, 2010 // Wedding

John and Sonya's wedding is up at http://jackandrubyphotography.ca/ be sure to check it all out there!!! Click Here.

0 Comments Add a Comment Send To Friend

Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry: John and Sonya . TrackBack URL for this entry: http://kararheaphotography.com/darkroom/mt/mt-tb.cgi/174

James and Anna

July 9, 2010 // Engagement

I met Anna few years back when we worked together. I was waitressing full time, back when photography to me was rolls and rolls of film and dreams of being the next photographer for National Geographic. Anna was my go to girl for an after work dance party in the banquet room followed by apple pie and ice cream. Fun times! Anna's the kind of girl you just can't help but love. She's got such a fun fiery personality. She's gorgeous inside and out!!! We don't cross paths often these days, so I was more than thrilled when she contacted me to photograph her wedding. She was super busy with school over the winter, so we hadn't finalized any details but I wasn't worried about it. Turns out she was the one that should have been worried! I didn't expect to be 8+ months pregnant for her upcoming late October wedding. As soon as I got the wonderful news, I had to break the news to her. As excited as I obviously was to be pregnant, I was so disappointed that I wouldn't be able to be Anna's photographer. Anna graciously asked me if I would still capture she and James for their engagement photos and of course I was honored! We had such a fun time. We headed out to Anna's parents home in the country and explored the yard. I'd have to say my favorite part was our visit with the sheep!!!!

Sorry Anna, I just had to blog this one! This is Anna freaking out over the wood ticks in the grass.... a natural reaction for most people, but I found it so funny that a girl that can snuggle sheep and just graduated as a animal health technician is afraid of something as teeny tiny as a tick!

6 Comments Add a Comment Send To Friend

Judy:

Congratulations again Anna! These pictures look amazing!

(07.13.10 @ 01:19 PM)

Carmelle:

The 4th one from the bottom is definetly my favorite. What a unique idea for an engagement session!

(07.13.10 @ 02:24 PM)

Karin:

You did an Amazing job Kara. Love every single one of these pictures.

(07.13.10 @ 03:01 PM)

Rebecca:

Gorgeous photos, she's so beautiful!! And I'm in LOVE with that little lamb!!!!! :)

(07.13.10 @ 04:23 PM)

Carilee Wall:

absolutely love your engagement photos!:)

(07.14.10 @ 10:36 PM)

Kim:

Love these!!! Great job! Love the locations too!

(07.18.10 @ 09:53 PM)

Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry: James and Anna . TrackBack URL for this entry: http://kararheaphotography.com/darkroom/mt/mt-tb.cgi/171

On Deck

June 21, 2010 // Wedding

A few weddings on deck, in this order! And stay tuned for some other fun stuff in between. I am a bit thankful for the rain today, it gives me a chance to catch up on some editing, plus we're growing some grass right now and it definitely beats watering!!!

Judy and Jason

Wayne and Carilee

Brian and Angie

and of course, check out Jack and Ruby for more photos of John and Sonya, coming in a week or two!

4 Comments Add a Comment Send To Friend

Trish:

Ohh Kara...so beautiful! I cannot wait to see much more!

(06.21.10 @ 09:48 PM)

Kim:

Can't wait to see them all!!!

(06.22.10 @ 08:41 AM)

Angie:

Thanks Kara and Anna for such a fun/relaxed photo session on Saturday...dead pigeons and all! LOVE the pic you posted, can't wait to see the rest!

(06.22.10 @ 03:33 PM)

Judy:

I can't wait to see more Kara! We had such a good day with you!

(06.23.10 @ 07:47 AM)

Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry: On Deck . TrackBack URL for this entry: http://kararheaphotography.com/darkroom/mt/mt-tb.cgi/163

Randy & Michelle

June 14, 2010 // Wedding

Randy and Michelle were married back in April. They totally made me jealous by going to New Zealand for their honeymoon... I wish!!! I've been to New Zealand and it definitely stole my heart, and I'm guessing they loved it just as much as I did. What a great place to go for a honeymoon, I totally agree with going BIG for your honeymoon. When's the next time you'll have such a perfect excuse to go anywhere in the world that you want?!?!?!

Here's a bit of Randy and Michelle's day. Michelle was an absolutely gorgeous bride, but that was no big surprise to any of us!!!

All the best to you both, I wish you many, many years of marriage bliss!!!!

6 Comments Add a Comment Send To Friend

Becky:

ooooh I love that last shot! That tree is awesome!

(06.16.10 @ 01:04 PM)

Ashton:

these are STUNNING!

(06.16.10 @ 01:12 PM)

Trish:

Michelle was a stunning bride and your captured her beautifully!

(06.16.10 @ 03:35 PM)

Jamy:

Love Love Love the one of them in the hills (10th pic) and the kissing on the dock

(06.16.10 @ 11:07 PM)

Kim:

great job, Kara! These are beautiful.

(06.22.10 @ 08:40 AM)

verna:

Love the one of Michelle walking on the beach!!!

(06.24.10 @ 07:53 PM)

Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry: Randy & Michelle . TrackBack URL for this entry: http://kararheaphotography.com/darkroom/mt/mt-tb.cgi/161

Drop it like it's hot

February 28, 2010 // Engagement

What an incredibly gorgeous day! John, Sonya and I headed out this afternoon for their engagement session and we couldn't have asked for better February weather. I love it! Here's a just a teeny tiny peek at our day, more to come later this week!

4 Comments Add a Comment Send To Friend

Natasha Peters:

These look great, Kara!! What a cute couple...can't wait to see more pictures :)

(02.28.10 @ 11:43 PM)

Amanda Sakundiak:

uhmmmmmmmmm. wicked pics girl. drop it like it's hot is right. i love it. keep it up and come to saskatoon so we can hang out. love ya.

(03.01.10 @ 12:09 AM)

Becky:

Yaaaay! I was hoping you'd have a preview of these pics up! Can't wait to see the rest! That last one is so cute!!

(03.01.10 @ 07:58 AM)

Erika:

These two are so CUTE! I love the processing and the unique location!! beautiful!!

(03.01.10 @ 09:16 AM)

Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry: Drop it like it's hot . TrackBack URL for this entry: http://kararheaphotography.com/darkroom/mt/mt-tb.cgi/140

Chris & Tania - Married!

December 15, 2009 // Wedding

I dated my fair share of Mr. Wrongs before I met my Mr. Right. They were all different, but all the same in that they were not the right fit for me. It always took me a while to figure that part out too, but then I would see men who looked at their girlfriends or wives like they were the only girl in the room... and I knew I wanted more. It didn't matter how many car doors were opened for me, how many times I was picked up from work, or surprised with flowers, nobody was good enough. Why? Because nobody looked at me like THAT.

That's how Chris looks at Tania, like he can't figure out how he got so lucky, like she's the only woman in the world and she just so happens to have chosen him. Every woman deserves a man that looks at her like that. Even better... she looks at him that way too!

Here's a peek at Chris and Tania's gorgeous wedding day. She was an absolutely stunning bride! Their slideshow is here.

I am absolutely in LOVE with the following image:

My friend Anna Borys came along to second shoot for me again, and I'm also in love with this image she captured. I love how it accepted my yellow tone as if it were meant to be!

I love having a second shooter with me. It allows for more variety in the final images. While I was shooting a couple quick photos of Chris...

Anna grabbed this enchanting image of Tania...

For the slideshow of Tania and Chris, click here.

6 Comments Add a Comment Send To Friend

kelly:

so beautiful. your little blurp before the wedding pictures totally brought tears to my eyes - love it.

(12.16.09 @ 09:29 AM)

Anna:

They were a perfect couple. He was so overly in love with her, his reaction as he saw her come in made that very evident. I won't forget it! Great couple. Beautiful day. Thanks for letting me be a part of it, Kara!

(12.16.09 @ 09:46 AM)

Tania:

Thank you so much for being a part of our day. The photos are beautiful and have brought me back to that day and the amazing feelings I experienced. The best day of my life!

(12.16.09 @ 10:33 AM)

Kim:

great pictures!! This couple looks so sweet!

(12.16.09 @ 02:14 PM)

Erika:

thoroughly enjoyed that first photo of the dress! Great ceremony shots Kara! Beautiful couple : )

(12.16.09 @ 03:37 PM)

Jena Alviti:

Wow - first of all, that image of Tania looking into the make up mirror - just amazing! and the shot of Chris using her hand to wipe his tears right after the ceremony took my breath away. just amazing job!

(01.05.10 @ 08:06 AM)

Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry: Chris & Tania - Married! . TrackBack URL for this entry: http://kararheaphotography.com/darkroom/mt/mt-tb.cgi/129

Country Charm

August 18, 2009 // Wedding

Here's a quick sneak peek of Harvey and Jenesa's Wedding. I am working on a different wedding post for tomorrow, so be sure to check back!

3 Comments Add a Comment Send To Friend

Kim Driedger:

oooh! I can't wait to see more of these! Gorgeous couple too!

(08.19.09 @ 09:33 AM)

Erika:

I like this shot! I've tried it before too....reminds me of a very old classic photo...only i think there is a pitchfork in it instead of a bouquet!! great job Kara looks like you have been very busy!!

(08.19.09 @ 04:02 PM)

Kendra:

I love this!!

(08.21.09 @ 08:57 AM)

Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry: Country Charm . TrackBack URL for this entry: http://kararheaphotography.com/darkroom/mt/mt-tb.cgi/95

Rain or Shine

August 9, 2009 // Wedding

It seems so much of what I talk about lately is the weather! Well, in this business, it's hard not to. The forecast this weekend was not looking good, to say the least. James and Ashley reacted to the weather way better than I would expect of most bride and grooms. We embraced the day that we could not change, and made the most out of it. The misty rain didn't wash away their excitement, it didn't stand a chance!

2 Comments Add a Comment Send To Friend

Carmelle:

Great moment captured!

(08.12.09 @ 09:32 AM)

Kim Driedger:

This is so cute!

(08.12.09 @ 09:59 PM)

Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry: Rain or Shine . TrackBack URL for this entry: http://kararheaphotography.com/darkroom/mt/mt-tb.cgi/91

Alicia and BJ

July 15, 2009 // Wedding

The morning of Alicia and BJ's wedding I was afraid to look out the window as I rolled out of bed. The weather in June had been undesirable, to say the least. All I wanted was a day with no rain. I covered my eyes as I pushed the blinds away, peering between my fingers, with just one eye open, I was so relieved. SUN! Amazing.

I started out this gorgeous day with a nice drive and a cup of tea, excited to be out on the open road, with a wedding before me. I had a great day with Alicia and her bridesmaids, and later on with BJ and the rest of the wedding party. Alicia and BJ didn't seem to be the overly emotional types, so it was extra special when they teared up during the ceremony. A little tug at my heart...

A special thanks to my friend Amanda for coming out to be my second shooter for the day!

Here's the long awaited sneak peek of Alicia and BJ's big day!! For a few more photos, a short slide show can be found here.

1 Comments Add a Comment Send To Friend

Kristen Leigh:

ooooooo! I love these! You are goood :D

(07.20.09 @ 10:47 AM)

Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry: Alicia and BJ . TrackBack URL for this entry: http://kararheaphotography.com/darkroom/mt/mt-tb.cgi/81

Harvey & Jenesa

June 8, 2009 // Engagement

Every engagement session I do is just a little bit different. Every couple has their unique way of interacting with each other, their own special language. Harvey and Jenesa were no different. The way they look at each other just makes my heart melt. I watched as they talked with their eyes, a secret language only they could understand. I can't wait for the wedding day, and what those eyes will say...

Harvey and Jenesa both grew up in the country, and one of the first locations they suggested for our session was at the very top of a silo. Never one to turn down a unique photo op, I was in! Some 70 steps later, we were at the top of the world... or Shanzenfeld at least! What a view! I am a prairie girl through and through, and that view was breathtaking (or maybe that was the altitude, we must have been 85 feet up!).

Thanks Harvey and Jenesa for a very fun and unique evening!

click here for the slideshow!!

click here for the slideshow!!!

5 Comments Add a Comment Send To Friend

Kim Driedger:

I love the black and white ones of them hugging! beautiful! I also love the ones in front of the wood barn, where the sun is shining on them! They definately look in love!

(06.08.09 @ 07:45 PM)

sonya:

great job! my favorite is the black and white one in the grass. love it!

(06.09.09 @ 07:04 AM)

Pam:

Again, AMAZING PHOTOS!!!!!!!!

(06.09.09 @ 01:16 PM)

Christine:

These are great engagement pictures. I wish I had something like this to look back on.

(06.09.09 @ 07:16 PM)

Trish:

Gorgeous photos Kara! you are so creative!!

(06.09.09 @ 07:36 PM)

Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry: Harvey & Jenesa . TrackBack URL for this entry: http://kararheaphotography.com/darkroom/mt/mt-tb.cgi/62

Results tagged “Winkler Wedding Photographer” from Kararhea Photography Blog