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Africa Journal {WE HAVE FAITH CARAVAN} Day 20-23 | Edmonton & International Photographer

Oh wow, it has been a long time since I have shared a little piece of my Africa adventure.  So here is another teensy taste of my days on the caravan.November 21, 2011 | Gaborone, Botswana to Pretoria, South AfricaDay #20- LAUNDRY!  I was down to one clean shirt and a not so clean skirt, so a chance to scrub my clothes in non-pool water was a blessing.  Note to future self:  Always try to find time in the daylight to wash clothes, washing at night is quite the task.November 22, 2011 | Pretoria/Johannesburg, South AfricaDay #21- We have another concert today!!  Despite the HUGE thunderstorm, everyone had a great time and the whole concert sounded lovely =)  There was one moment that definitely stood out... Ryan broke out in some killer dance moves.  Let's just say he knows how to work the crowd!November 23, 2011 | Pretoria, South Africa to MountainsDay #22- Apparently today things needed to be shook up.  Our trucks were divided, as part of the caravan headed straight to Durban.  The people on the trucks were pretty much the only consistent thing on this journey (well that and beans and bread for breakfast) so it was a shockingly hard adjustment.  We missed our Truck families so much but at least is was a beautiful drive AND Ruth and I got to stay in a Cabin!  Yay for private showers and a bed.November 24, 2011 | Mountains to DurbanDay #23- Still feeling sort of misplaced and mixed up, but we're blessed with a shorter 6 hour drive.   When we finally arrived in Durban it was just pouring rain, I am talking the washed out roads, disappearing bridges type rain.  But it was OK because we were all promised cabins...  haha just kidding!!  After arrival they realized that they really did not have enough space.  So tents were set up in the rain and needless to say morale was a little low.  Somehow Ruth and I managed to upgrade to a little cabin, which I was so thankful for.  It had power and internet and I got a bunch of work done!

WE FINALLY MADE IT TO DURBAN!!

Have you missed the beginning of our African Caravan?  Check out our journey through Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia and Botswana HERE and stay tuned for more.

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A Little Advice | Edmonton & Red Deer Wedding Photographers

I'm definitely not telling you what to do, but I would LOVE to offer a little advice to those couples who want their photographer to capture exceptional photos of their wedding day!During a wedding, if it is raining, there is no rescheduling;  if there is an exit sign behind your first kiss, we can't ask you to stop and just move over a couple steps (talk about a mood killer); and there is no re-shoot on those perfect moments.As a photographer, I do everything in my power to work with what I am given to create unique and powerful images.And, with a little preparation and cooperation, we can work together to create the best possible photos of your BIG day!So check out the Pinterest Board I created just for you, there is lots of little tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your wedding photos.  ENJOY and don't forget to check back every once in a while for new advice!

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the MIEDEMAs | Edmonton & Red Family Photographers

I'm sure you will recognize a few familiar faces in this post!  I have had the pleasure of capturing family photos for Craig and Kim, as well as, a new born session for Emily and Gert-Wim.  But this is the first time with the whole family together!!  We were incredibly lucky to enjoy a few moments of sunlight, in an otherwise rain drenched day.  I think we made the best of it!  I hope you love your sneak-peek!  ENJOY!!Truly,KarmenP.S.  If you want to check out Craig and Kim's awesome family session from a couple years ago, just look in the family section of my website. There session was before my blogging days!  

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Featured on Wedding Obsession | Edmonton & Red Deer Wedding Photographers

Hey so guess what?!  I was checking out one of my favorite wedding blogs, Wedding Obsession, and noticed one of my engagement sessions featured there!!  Exciting.Remember Jeff and Nicole's Ice Cream engagement shoot?  Well, it was as fun as it looks and I am so honoured to see it posted on such a fantastic website.  Why not take the opportunity to head over to one of the best wedding blogs in North America and check it out!!  I have a feeling that you will leave inspired.Truly,Karmen  

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Brett & Felicia {the PHOTO BOOTH} | Edmonton and Red Deer Wedding Photographers

I think we all had a pretty good time at Brett & Felicia's AMAZING wedding!! But in case you were having any doubts, here is the proof... P.S.  Try to ignore the reddish tones, between us all getting sunburns and the little bit of red that always seems to be added when I upload to Vimeo everyone is looking a little pink ;-P  Which is bummer, because the real version looks awesome!!

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