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October 22, 2009 // Engagement

I'm sure you all are getting tired of me talking about the weather, but seriously, it rules my life! Layne, Al and I rescheduled their engagement shoot TWICE! I'm not sure if that builds up the excitement or if it does the exact opposite. Either way, I was ecstatic when the day of our third attempt turned out to be beautiful!! With the exception of the mosquitoes, of course! Well, beggars can't be choosers right?!?

I met Layne at Kirsten and Mike's wedding. She contacted me shortly there after to meet up and discuss her own upcoming wedding. I met up with she and Al in their home and we chatted about weddings, how they met, what they liked to do, the excitement of being new home owners... I had a great time chatting with them like we were old friends. The engagement shoot was no different. I had so much fun with these two!!

Layne and Al will be married next August. For their engagement slideshow Click Here.

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Erika:

loooove the last shot. gorgeous location : )

(10.22.09 @ 04:14 PM)

Angie:

Excited to see these up! Cute pictures...my fav is the kissing one with the light shining down over top.

(10.22.09 @ 05:17 PM)

Layne:

Thanks Kara........They were definately worth the wait! Thanks for such a memorable day and looking forward to the wedding!

(10.22.09 @ 06:33 PM)

Kim Driedger:

I love the last one of them by the creek, I just love the greenery! Great job again!

(10.26.09 @ 09:29 AM)

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Shawn and Colleen

October 16, 2009 // Engagement

I met Shawn and Colleen for the first time over coffee at Starbucks. Right away I loved how easy they were to talk to. Sometimes I meet with couples and I find it a bit awkward, or difficult, to make conversation. It's sort of like dating, this business of me looking for clients and them looking for a photographer. It's like dating because we are trying to find a connection, something to make us feel closer, something that will make it more comfortable for me to have my camera in their faces and to barge into their homes and photograph one of the most personal days of their lives. I encourage my clients to shop around and find someone with not only a style that they love, but someone they can trust. It's so important to have that trust with your photographer, because they work best if they can do their thing and be creative and are given lots of freedom. My favorite clients are the ones who book me because they love what I do, and trust me to do just that! Shawn and Colleen fit the part. We met up in downtown Winnipeg for their engagement shoot, and they just let me do my thing. These two are super sweet and made me feel so comfortable. I love when my job can be so easy!

Shawn and Colleen's wedding is in August 2010. I can't wait to spend the day with them and capture every sweet moment.

Colleen and Shawn's slideshow is here.

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Selina:

Sooo beautiful.. too many favorites.. ahh! love it!

(10.20.09 @ 11:49 AM)

Connie:

Awesome pics once again!! Love the 4th one from the bottom and the bottom one!!

(10.20.09 @ 01:13 PM)

Colleen:

Can't wait for the wedding! :)

(10.20.09 @ 04:03 PM)

Trish:

I love the third one. true love!

(10.20.09 @ 09:48 PM)

Shawn:

Love the pictures Kara. Thanks for making it as fun as it was and maybe at the wedding will be able to stop laughing at each other while your trying to take a picture. Oh and thanks for putting my name first :)

(10.21.09 @ 10:31 AM)

Kim Driedger:

I love these Kara! I love the huge brick wall! Also, really love the ones of them laughing. Great job!

(10.21.09 @ 01:38 PM)

jen:

love the wall with the vines all over it! great photo's!

(10.21.09 @ 10:39 PM)

Jacquie:

Selina's right TOO many favourites! They turned out sooooo nice!! You guys are super CUTE!

(10.22.09 @ 06:58 PM)

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Crazy little thing called life

September 20, 2009 // Engagement / Photography

So life is slightly more than a little bit crazy right now. Amidst all the weddings, engagement sessions, family sessions, child sessions, maternity sessions, back to school sessions, and newborn sessions, I am also in the process of building a new house, searching to buy a comfortable car (all this driving is bringing out the worst in the hyundai!), going to Seattle next week for a mentorship session, and going to Edmonton next weekend for a wedding. Oh, and somewhere in there I need to try (and trying doesn't always mean succeeding unfortunately) to also be a good friend, sister, daughter, grand daughter, and wife!

That said, I am making a huge, HUGE effort to make sure everyone's photos are finished when they should be finished, but hope that everyone will understand if this doesn't quite happen. As much as I want to be on time, I also want to deliver a quality product. I appreciate everyone's patience more than words can express! It's been a whirlwind of a year, and for my first year as a full time photographer I'm still learning exactly how much I should take on at once!

Here's a little sneak peek of an engagement session I had with Kerry and Sheila last week. Just one pic to wet your appetite!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Kim Driedger:

nice picture!! I hope you get a good break in Seattle and have a chance to have some fun!!

(09.21.09 @ 12:20 PM)

Sheila:

WoW! Kara We love this picture! Can't wait to see the rest! I know they will be worth the wait. :) Thanks for that day! We had a blast! Cheers!

(09.21.09 @ 07:15 PM)

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Brian and Angie

September 13, 2009 // Engagement

The day of Brian and Angie's Engagement session was a little gift from Mother Nature! I had a session booked with their good friends Al and Layne the day before, that was rained out, as was Al and Layne's rain date the day after. But for Brian and Angie, the sun shone and there was only a few wispy white clouds in the sky. Perfection.

Here's a few images from their day, and a little slideshow to go with it!!

Slideshow song: You Got Me: Colbie Caillat

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kirsten:

I Just looked at them over the phone with Amgie, Absolutely stunning!!!

(09.13.09 @ 02:50 PM)

Angie:

Oh my God Kara! I LOVE these pictures....they are so much better than I could of imagined. Thank you!

(09.13.09 @ 02:54 PM)

Alexandra:

Very cute shots :) I love the tone of the first and last :) beautiful.

(09.15.09 @ 01:31 PM)

Auntie Joanne:

Thank you for thinking of me out here in the West. I have to say that my favorite has to be number 3!
It is a breathtaking picture of both of you
Much love
auntie Jo

(09.15.09 @ 01:40 PM)

Allie:

Those are some really great pictures of you guys. I think the tenth one is my favourite, though...the setting is just beautiful and you guys look so comfotable together. It's like neither of you knew the camera was actually there.

(09.15.09 @ 07:58 PM)

Kim Driedger:

I love them Kara! Great job!

(09.16.09 @ 11:54 AM)

Mom:

Just saw the slide show, it is just beautiful, very natural. Lovely photos!

(09.23.09 @ 11:12 AM)

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Great minds think alike!

August 26, 2009 // Engagement

Cara and Brad hired me for their September wedding based on what Cara saw in my photos. I know that makes perfect sense, but it doesn't always work that way. Cara had been looking through on line wedding sites and was able to define what her style is, and found it in me. I was happy to know we were on the same page! When I arrived at their home out in the country, in an area I'd never really explored, Cara had every location picked out. We took a little drive to check things out, and I was super impressed. We were more than on the same page, she totally understood and shared my vision. I'm not sure Brad really understood either of us, but hey, he was a good sport! Hopefully we'll have him convinced after he sees these!!!

Brad and Cara, thanks for a great (if mosquito filled) evening out in the wide open country. And thanks for being up for anything!! I enjoyed getting to know you a bit, and can't wait for the wedding!

click here for the slideshow.

love this location Cara found. This is when I knew we were going to get along!

For the full slideshow click here!!!

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Becky:

Love that first shot Kara! And I totally agree...that location is a GEM! Jackpot!!

(08.26.09 @ 12:36 PM)

Jenn Wieler:

Wow! Gorgeous pictures!

(08.26.09 @ 01:00 PM)

Erika:

love the heat in the canola field ; )

(08.26.09 @ 11:03 PM)

Kim Driedger:

Great job Kara! Again I can't pick a favorite because I love them all!

(08.27.09 @ 08:47 AM)

sonya:

the photos shot by those stones are absolutely awesome kara!

(08.27.09 @ 11:47 AM)

Cara:

Soooo pretty!! I can't stop looking at them! I had a great time - I can't wait until the wedding shoot!!!!! You are awsome!!

(08.27.09 @ 04:28 PM)

Connie:

Amazing pic again Kara!! Love all of them!! Makes me even more excited for my kids photoshoot next week!!

(08.27.09 @ 09:23 PM)

Mandi:

I'm with Kim, I honestly can't pick out my favorite, there all great!

(09.03.09 @ 10:18 PM)

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