Nanaimo Wedding – Vancouver Island Wedding Photographer

Kevin and Brita Married – Nanoose Bay Wedding

Spencer — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 02:01:51 +0000

This post is very late and I’m just now catching up on blogging from this past summer. Sorry!!! I’ve know Kevin and Brita for years now, and you may remember their engagement session. Kevin and Brita are expecting a new baby and we cannot wait to meet him/her! Brita’s parents own the venue which made this a very special place to be. I love backyard weddings as I love being around a family setting. It helps to have a very talented cake maker in the family too. Alina made this elegant cake and also this past clients cake as well. This will be the most number of images in a blog post to date. The are many reasons for this, such as the killer location, stellar details, breathtaking ocean views, rain!, and many many more. I will let the images speak for the day. I never know what to say in these posts and I’m sure you’re itching to see the images. I’ve added some comments as well, which is a first for this blog. Let me know if you like the comments. Enjoy!

Venue: Inn The Estuary
Cake: Alina – Brides sister. Ask for more details
Dress: Bella Sposa
Florist: Bride and Family
Caterer: Masters Touch Catering

Kevin’s a big Canucks fan…

Braxton has Style!

Major clouds looming. We all hoped for no rain.

Typically a living room. Not too shabby.

Alina’s killer cake.

Love this

Raining in Nanaimo.

Still writing speeches.

Guests arrive and the groomsmen are wiping down chairs after a short rain storm.

Sneaking a peek.

Brita and mom crying. One of my all time favorite images.

The rain held out

Pow! Flower pedals!

Something old.

Luck! The sun lit this shot and nothing else.

Brita’s awesome blues

Not even sure about this one.

Rainy skies make for a nice sunset.

This group was a great dancing crowd. I may have joined them…

Brothers

Run!

Like a Boss.

Nobody? really?

Family

Another favorite.

Scott and Chantal Married – Bowen Park Nanaimo Wedding

Spencer — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 02:23:12 +0000

You may remember Scott and Chantal’s engagement photos from earlier this year, well here are the accompanying wedding photos! It was such a great wedding and as predicted, it was filled with great people. I think for me a great moment was the bouquet catch, but I call an unfair advantage to the winner! We couldn’t be happier doxycycline online that Chantal contacted us to be a part of their day and wish them the best for their future endeavors!

Ceremony Location: Bowen Park duck pond
Officiant: Ann Ronald
Dress: Dream Dress for Less Nanaimo
Reception Location: Coast Bastion Hotel Nanaimo
Cake: A friend of the bride, Alina. Ask me for more details.
Flowers: Thrifty Foods

Kevin and Amy Married – Tofino and Nanaimo Museum Wedding

Spencer — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 17:27:51 +0000

Wow, what a way to end our season. I’ve known Amy for a long time now and I was very very excited to be part of her big day. As she started explaining what she had planned, I knew we were in for something special. This marks the first time that Theresa and I have spent the evening with a wedding group (see Theresa helping Amy wash her dress below). It also was the first time that we have been to a wedding where the ceremony and reception were held on two different days in two different locations. As a result we handed over our biggest image count to a client and our biggest blog post to date (sorry for the epic mouse scroll below). Amy put so much revia online thought and effort into planning her wedding and it shows. It was a very intimate ceremony which was only attended by close friends and family. The reception was held at such a cool spot which was a huge party where we saw all their friends, 2 live bands and the photo booth. Check the images below as it tells some of the story. I wish I could have shown more images, but this post is way way to big already. Enjoy!

Amy and Kevin, words can’t express how much fun we had and how we will remember your day(s) forever. Thanks for having us out. Spencer and Theresa

Dress: Lady Belle Bridal
Getting ready spot: Eco Lodge
Ceremony Beach: Cox Bay
Reception location: Nanaimo Museum

Kevin and Amy’s Photobooth – Nanaimo Museum

Spencer — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:00:12 +0000

We attended a very amazing wedding this weekend (which I will post later). Part of that event was a photobooth at the Nanaimo Museum. These things are always crazy! You can find all the images here: http://prints.brawns.ca/Plantz-Tellier/Photobooth – More to come.

10 Wedding Day Photography Tips

Theresa — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:14:10 +0000

1. Eat a good breakfast! Sure your nerves may be getting the better of you or you may feel too busy; whatever is going on you need to make time to eat. You do not want to find yourself dizzy, nauseous, or feeling sick half way through your photographs all because you skipped out on a proper breakfast.

Hydrating is as important as eating. Drink plenty of water the day of and day before your wedding. We advise bringing bottled water along for the photography session.

2. Avoid shimmery/sparkly eye shadow or blush. They will give the skin an oily appearance. We recommend having tissues and powder foundation nearby throughout the day.

3. Consider what you wear prior to slipping into your gown to ensure you look great throughout the whole day. Choose clothes and under garments that won’t leave marks in your skin that will be visible when in your gown.

4. Be sure to leave adequate time between your wedding ceremony and the wedding reception for photographs. Feeling relaxed will translate into beautiful photographs and will make it more enjoyable for everyone. We find that 2 to 3 hours is ideal depending on how many family formal photographs are being taken.

*As a general guideline when planning your timeline each formal shot takes 2-5 minutes. In addition, we suggest you schedule at least 1 ½ hours for photographs of just the two of you. Consider travel time to and from locations you may have in mind as well.

5. If you are limited for time in between the ceremony and reception it is recommended to save the receiving line/congratulations for the reception. This buying valtrex online will allow more time to be focused on the photographs.

Also, something to consider is doing a “first look” followed by some photographs of the bridal party and bride and groom session prior to the ceremony may help with schedules with time constraints.

6. Have your officiate announce that your receiving line/congratulations will take place at the reception and for family members to gather for photographs immediately following the ceremony.

7. It can be hectic trying to get everyone organized for family photographs. We recommend that a designated appointee be assigned the duties of assisting the photographer for the family photographs and that family members that will be in the photographs be notified ahead of time so they know to stick around.

8. Communicate any special events that you have planned with your photographer so they can be ready. Example: Sand ceremony, choreographed dance, memorial ceremonies, etc.

9. Sometimes the weather can be cold or windy during the bridal party/bride and grooms session. Be sure to have a jacket in the car. Also, consider the location and if it is unsuitable to walk in high heels bring a pair of flats. In outdoor locations it is hard to avoid getting your dress a bit dirty.

10. Have a backup plan and discuss it with your photographer in the event that the weather is un-cooperative. We suggest purchasing umbrellas that are uniform in colour if rain is in the forecast. We can still make some magic even in poor weather as long as we plan for it.

Remember this day is all about you and your spouse to be so relax and have fun!