leahraephotography

This lovely couple chose a perfect day to get married. It was Cherry Blossom week(a HUGE favourite of mine)! Edmonton has some of the most beautiful lilac and cherry blossom trees but they are in bloom for only about a week. I consider any wedding couple to be lucky to get this season of beauty. Selena and Brad deserved that luck! They are a sweet, easy going couple with a deep love for each other. Their focus was on marriage and though the day was hectic and had a few surprises along the way, Selena and Brad left for their honeymoon more in love than ever. Cheers to you both! 

Her eye catching “something blue

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 I think Selena is Nicole Kidman’s long lost twin! Isn’t she gorgeous!

 I loved the variety of shoes!

     What a gorgeous day it was! Ashley and Jesse brought their new puppy and in an instant I was in love with her! These two insisted they were not photogenic and I just couldn’t believe it. I like it when people say that because then I get to prove them wrong. I believe anyone can be photogenic, you just have to make the clients comfortable, and capture them at the right moment and angle. See you in September for your wedding :) 

 The first picture I got of their puppy Kilo. It melted my heart!

What a great family! We had so much fun running around taking pictures at the dog park. I have known Jill for many many years. She grew up really close to my cousin Amanda so we would see each other at birthdays, graduations, ect. I love my job because it gives me a chance to catch up and re-connect with old acquaintances. Charlie is so precious and a very happy, well behaved puppy. I even got one picture where he looks like he is actually laughing! Thanks for spending a Saturday afternoon with me.

 They are so full of passion and love for each other!

 ooooo Charlie!! So precious.

 This is an example of a fine art treatment (textured).

It is available for all photoshoots and I can help you find the right photo to try a texture on.

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I was extremely honoured to shoot Candice and Jeremy’s wedding. I feel honoured when chosen to photography any wedding, but this was especially special.  Candice is a dear friend of mine and she married my husband’s childhood best friend Jeremy. Is this a small world or what! A few days before the wedding we had a huge snow fall. Candice didn’t worry a bit… can you see why I love her so much! The weather on their wedding day was perfect.. minus the wind which didn’t favour a few shots.. but really I can’t complain. They way they look at each other makes me smile.  Photographing people in love makes any day easy!

 You will notice that Candice is ALWAYS smiling, she definitely gets this from her beautiful mom.

The wedding was at WECCA. It is a church that is challenging to photograph in because it has no natural light, black ceilings, and dark velvet curtains. I could not believe how well the lighting tech Brian helped me out with his lighting skills. Every detail was looked after and I have never seen WECCA looking so good. My favourite was the chandelier hanging above them but I am obsessed with chandeliers! 

 This is my husband and our friend Josh patiently waiting for the next location. They were so good to me! They brought me my favourite vintage couch and 38 balloons to play with. You guys rock, thanks again!

 We were sooo thankful God answered our prayers and gave Candice and Jer what she calls “Simpson” clouds. The balloons  were tough to work with because it was really windy but Candice used her muscles and held on tightly! I was a bit disappointed my poses were limited because of the wind but I still really like the pics we got. 

This was one patient and wicked fun group!

Thank you boys for your help on this one!

Sipee cups for the wedding party! I loved this gift idea and the uniqueness of it. 

GORGEOUS COUPLE!!

Paradigm Esteem is a company that travels around Canada promoting and encouraging confidence and self-worth. Today was my first day working with the girls who run this company and I already feel at home. I feel blessed to be able to have a few minutes with each kid to encourage,  love and laugh with them. It is a dream job for me. 

I have photographed Natasha’s grad, engagement, wedding, pregnancy and now the birth of her and Jay’s baby girl. It has been such a joy following her through her life. Kadence is so perfect and calm. I love the fact that all of my friends have or are having babies. Babies make the world a happier place :)

She is now 6 months old and FULL of personality! I can’t believe how time flies by. Naveigh is my cousin Amanda’s baby. But Amanda is more like a sister to me so I’m Aunty-Cousin Leah to Naveigh. My husband and I were so lucky to get the weekend off and spend it with her, her husband Steve and their baby girl. It was so much fun and so relaxing.. I didn’t want to come home! So what happens when Leah stays at you house for the weekend?? I take alot of photos of your baby. Here are a few shots out of the hundreds I snapped of their gorgeous baby. 

 Drama Queen!

She exudes personality!

 Amanda is a pianist so seeing Naveigh play makes her heart warm!

Tiffany is a true friend of mine. I admire her strength, character and spirituality and on top of it, she is a really really good mom. I got to visit her on this weekend and we had some great chats. Her babies are gorgeous so I snapped a few shots while I was in Sylvan visiting.