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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
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The DeGroots | Edmonton, Red Deer & International Photographers

I am very, very happy to share with you today some photos of a few of my most favorite people.  The DeGroot's are an amazing family, each and every one them have hearts as big as they come and a Faith that is truly inspiring. When Heidi (one of my very best-est friends!) asked if I would be interested in shooting some family photos for their Parent's 30th Anniversary I was super excited.  We were a bit limited when it came to locations because of the cold and Ryan's wheelchair, but honestly it wouldn't have mattered where we shot the photos; it really is their joy and love for each other that makes these photos amazing.  I really hope you guys love the photos and that they will become a keepsake and an awesome memory =)  Can't wait to send you the rest!  LOVE YOU!! ENJOY!!Truly,KarmenP.S.  Thanks to another favorite person and best-est friend, JO!

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Benjamin & Danielle {forever} | Edmonton, Red Deer & International Wedding Photographers

Hey Everybody!!!  First of all I just want to say thanks so much to all of you who keep coming back to check out my new work and welcome to anyone who is here for the first time =)  All the input and encouragement I have received from all of you over the past year has seriously helped shape my photography and keeps me working hard to become a better photographer with every shoot!  I am so passionate about what I do and I absolutely love photographing people who are passionate about their photographs, as well as their event.  Ben & Danielle were one of those amazing couples!  It was easy to tell that so much thought and planning went into their beautiful wedding, they even managed to choose probably the most gorgeous day in October.  The entire day was basked in a low, golden sunlight that seriously enriched their photos with such a romantic, natural feel.Danielle is an amazing artist and you could see her creativity mirrored throughout their entire wedding.  From the decorations to the amazing bouquets, most of the details in their big day were handmade or purchased off of the fantastic online handmade & vintage market place, Etsy, including Danielle's dress which is a replica of the one Zooey Deschanel {I adore her!!} wears in 500 Days of Summer {one of my most favorite movies!!}.  Throughout the entire day I found I was so easily inspired by the two of them and am sooo thrilled with the photos.  Check it out for yourself!  What do you think??  ENJOY!!Truly,KarmenP.S.  Don't forget to check out their awesome photobooth!!!P.P.S. Brendan & Jo, thanks so much for assisting =) You guys are seriously the best!                            

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Mark & Christina | Edmonton and International Wedding Photographers

Yay! I am slowly following through on my promise to do more full wedding posts and I couldn't be more proud to share with you the wedding of Christina & Mark Makkinga today! Their wedding day was one of those perfect days you are praying for your entire engagement. The sun was shining, the air was warm, the wind lightly blew through the colorful fall foliage; gorgeous right? Yes, I felt truly blessed to be able share this gorgeous day with an amazing Bride and Groom. I cannot begin to describe how awesome it was to work with these two and their bridal party included.  They put there complete faith in my abilities and we had an absolute blast shooting them from morning, well into the night! Check out the photos for yourself, aren't they a stunning couple?! Enjoy!!Truly,KarmenP.P.S.  Don't forget check out there photobooth video!!!P.S. Thanks, as always, to Jo and Brendan! 



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Ben & Heather {sneakpeek} | Red Deer & International Wedding Photographers

Good Evening!!  I am more than thrilled to share some engagement photos I took of friends and stunning couple, Ben & Heather!!!  I am not going to lie, this was one of my toughest shoots to date.  Between the freezing cold wind, lack of shade and  intense afternoon light this last minute shoot was not easy on the nerves or the ears or the toes!!  Without any time to scout for locations, we had decided to shoot down by Gull Lake but upon arrival found it to be less then desirable.Fortunately though, being a gorgeous, patient and easygoing couple, Ben & Heather rocked this engagement session!!  You can barely tell that no one had feeling in most of their extremities less then 15 minutes into the shoot.  It was so fun working with you two; you are so amazing together.  Watching you joke around, being all cute and romantic while literally freezing was amazing =)  We had so much fun, especially considering the circumstances.  I can't wait to shoot your wedding; I am so glad that it is in September not February, haha.  I wish you all the best in the rest of your wedding plans, I know you guys will have such an amazing BIG DAY surrounded by all your friends and family!!  Hope you love the photos as much as I do, I cannot believe they turned out so amazing!!  ENJOY!!!Truly,Karmenp.s.  Heather is an amazing make-up artist and hair stylist who has collaborated with me on a bunch of shoots in the past and I look forward to lots more in the future!!!  If you want to check out some of her work, the most recent shoots Heather has participated in were part of the Red Deer Boudoir Marathon!  She also did make-up for a bunch of the Brides I worked with this summer.  If you want Heather to do your hair & make-up for your wedding or photoshoot, let me know and I will send you her way =)p.p.s  As always a huge thanks to Jo for toughing it out with me and being amazing as usual!!!

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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

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