Late last year I decided to make the decision to move away from shooting family photos in order to really focus on my love for wedding photography. With the help of my good friend and graphic designer, Chelsea, I re-branded and put forth my specialization in weddings. Part of my re-launch was a photography giveaway and Hannah & Jason were the lucky winners!! We hit it off fairly quickly and their easy going natures made for an engagement session that kinda rocked my socks off! I knew that night that these two would do great things on their wedding day and I can prove to you in a few short moments that they certainly donβt disappoint π
Proudest mama I ever did see β
I maaaaay have gone a little overboard with the moody shots before allowing Hannah to leave for her first look π The light was perfect, the setting was perfect β really, do you blame me???
Meanwhile my lovely friend and second shooter, Kendra, was with the guys taking these images below:
And then it was off to the Chilliwack Corn Maze for their first look and formals!! Hannah really wanted her first look in this little orchard and we made it happen despite the high sun and lack of shade.
Poor Jason was sweating buckets at this point. It was 2pm, he was in a heavy black suit and his bride had just shown up looking H-O-T! But he manned up good and got through the formal part of pictures without a peep so he deserves props for that! And let it be known that I LOVE THESE PICS SO, SOOO MUCH!! Egad!!
So much happiness!!!! β
Jason looking all GQ π
This chickadee is model material! β
Craziest wedding party!! π
And the classic Bridesmaids movie pose!
After all the fun, we were off to the ceremony at Yarrow Canadian Reformed Church
After the ceremony and family pics I snapped these last few photos of the two lovebirds at a park right beside the church before departing for home! Again, the light and location were perfect and I just couldnβt resist!!! My FAVES!!
SO excited that my photography giveaway brought us together Hannah & Jason! You guys are awesome, with a capital A π
Bonnie Perepelecta - What amazing photos, LOVE, LOVE them. Great job and thank you for capturing all the momments of the day just so perfectly! As the mom of this beautiful bride I cryed again happy cry lol
Ineke Huttema - Beaufiful!!! well done!!!!!
Jenna Vanwijk - Wowza!! Gorgeous work again Char!! Looking good Hannah and Jay <3
Jete Devisser - Are you KIDDING me right now??!?!!! These are seriously and absolutely PERFECTION!!! This, my friendly blog readers, is why you hire a professional. You rocked that midday sun like NOBODY’s business and turned them into stunning, soft, ethereal works of art. You are insanely talented, and this bride is ridiculously beautiful. I could go on for days, but people probably already think I’m nuts…
Nicole Van Wijk - Beautiful Char!
Cheryl Becker - Jason and Hannah – you two look gorgeous. Charlene, I don't know you but you did an amazing job!
Sherri Blacklock Harmati - Very beautiful photos! You did a fabulous job of capturing the intimate moments of their special day!!
Michelle Dehaas - This is my most favorite wedding photos I have ever seen, they are gorgeous!
Lori Hennig-Saretsky - Wow these photos are absolutely breathtaking! Congrats Hannah & Jason you both look fabulous!
Nicole Van Wijk - Charlene Stam … my pleasure! π
Ashley D - I have to second Jete’s comments and the million other comments before it! THESE ARE INSANE!!! You did such an amazing job Char! The Bridesmaid photo is fantastic hahaha! And let’s be real, the Bride’s dress – oh my goodness! BEAUTIFUL! Well done Char, well done.*slow clap*
Terri Hladun Arky - Beautiful!
Sharon Wilson Mason - You have captured this couple perfectly. I can feel the love and happiness threw your eyes. Great job
Rebecca Anne - Wow…so many amazing wedding photos!!! I could never pick a favorite.
Michelle Obre - Beautiful all of the
Charlaine Frost - Very very nice
Johanna Byker-van Orizande - Gorgeous, beautiful shots of them all! Love them. π
amanda Reid - What a fun wedding!! I love the fact that the bride took off her shoes! adorable!
Rosa - So many amazing, gorgeous photos . . ! And what you did with mid day sun! What a beautiful, joy filled wedding. π
Carolyn - So happy to be able to see these wonderful photos. Through them we feel like we were actually there ourselves! Thanks for posting them so soon!
Sohail - I love the dress. These are some lovely photos and congrats to the bride and groom!!!
chelsea - Beautiful shots char!!! You are a seriously talented lady π
Tosha - Beautiful wedding! I love her dress and details! You did an amazing job!
Renae - wow. You did amazing work, Char! Those orchard shots are gorgeous.
And the bride- she is stunning and her dress is beaaautiful!