Love First | Ashley + Lara

Last month I had the honour of documenting Ashley and Lara's wedding day.  They both looked stunning in their wedding attire (inside and out) and had beside them a wonderful group of ladies (including a former bride, gotta love seeing a familiar face!!).  It was an absolute pleasure working with you all, nothing makes me happier then preserving such precious memories!And on a more personal note:  Being from a small (mostly) conservative prairie town it wasn't surprising to see my Facebook feed light up with both support and dismay over the recent law changes in the United States.  I came across this post and found myself nodding and exclaiming EXACTLY! as read it."No issue brings out so much hatred from so many [Christians] as homosexuality.  The level of hatred around homosexuality is nearly unbelievable to me, especially when I think of all of the wonderful LGBT friends I have.

The Church must do a much better job of teaching what the Catechism says: that we should treat our LGBT brothers and sisters with "respect, sensitivity and compassion."But God wants more. God wants us to love. And not a twisted, crabbed, narrow tolerance, which often comes in the guise of condemnations, instructions and admonitions that try to masquerade as love, but actual love.Love means: getting to know LGBT men and women, spending time with them, listening to them, being challenged by them, hoping the best for them, and wanting them to be a part of your lives, every bit as much as straight friends are part of your lives.Love first. Everything else later. In fact, everything else is meaningless without love." FR. James Martin, SJ

SAM + BEN | LACOMBE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS

A little look at Sam and Ben's GORGEOUS wedding.  I couldn't have been happier to spend the day with such wonderful folks. The entire day was filled to the brim with laughs and hugs (and lot's of kisses).

Heirloom Albums | featuring Chels + Bo

Some beautiful new albums arrived this week! I just love that almost all my brides and grooms end up with these beautiful, 100% handmade heirlooms. It's such a wonderful feeling to know that their beautiful photos aren't just sitting on disc in their desk, but bound into a one-of-a-kind, archival book to be enjoyed over and over again.

 

Sam + Ben

Wow, it has kind of been a long time! Our lives got a little bit crazy for awhile as we finished building our house and FINALLY completed our move to Red Deer Area; Lacombe to specific. And after a long month without internet, I am finally back on the grid and ready to clog your feed with photos!!And could there be a better way to kick it off with then a super-cute spring engagement session? I think not. Cannot wait for your wedding Sam and Ben, thanks for being awesome!

FEATURED ON STYLE ME PRETTY | CANMORE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS

 I am absolutely thrilled to be featured again on the amazing wedding website, STYLE ME PRETTY!  Anika and Justin’s mountain wedding was totally stunning and definitely deserved a little blogging spotlight.  I will be doing a full post here on my blog in the near future, but in the meantime you should definitely stop by Style Me Pretty Canada to check it out!  And don't forget to leave Anika and Justin a little love in the comments!Truly,Karmen 

Collective Time Juried Show {can't believe I am a part of it!!!} | Edmonton Fashion & Editorial Photographers

I am so pumped to be able to say that two of my images made it into Capic's {Canadian Association of Professional Image Creators} Juried Show, Collective Time.  It is such an honour, and I am soo extremely excited to go see the work of so many great photographers and illustrators.

Collective Time is in conjunction with Exposure - The Calgary - Banff - Canmore Photography Festival. It will be on display from February 24th to 27th at DaDe ART & DESIGN LAB in Calgary.  If you stop by opening night, the 24th, not only will there be amazing images but also a DJ and free drinks!!!  Worth stopping by for sure, not to mention I would be thrilled to see you =)

Truly,

Karmen