Wednesday, April 27, 2016

WHEN LIFE GETS IN THE WAY

I had planned on blogging something else today.  But today, other things are on my mind...

I wish...
- I could've slept in longer today.
- These grey clouds would beat it so the sun can show its bright, shiny face.
- My boyfriend lived closer.
- I could read all the books on my shelf by simply touching the pages.
- I could shoot weddings every weekend for as long as I can.
- I could learn to live in the present instead of being sorrow of the past and anxious for the future.
- Harry Potter was a real person.
- The bookkeeping could do itself.
- I was on a white sandy beach, fruity drink in hand and a great book by my side.


Monday, April 25, 2016

BLACK ROCK RESORT WEDDING : LAURA + CHRIS

It was the last wedding of 2015 and I couldn't have spent it with a cooler person.  I second shot Laura and Chris's wedding day along side Adina from Wren and Rook Photography so I already knew it would be the most fun day!

I met both Laura and Chris for the first time on their wedding day and once I walked in the room and noticed Laura was wearing kitty print pjs, I knew we would get along just fiiiine.  It was a small wedding and the amount of love felt in such a small room was incredible.  Laura and Chris, thank you so much for welcoming me into your most special day.  Truly, from the bottom of my heart, I wish the both of you nothing but happiness as you both start this crazy, love-filled journey together...Much love and appreciation, JJ.





Happy Monday!

Friday, April 22, 2016

LIFETHREADS ALBUMS

One thing I've been meaning to tackle off my list this year is creating a sample album.  Earlier this month at CPC, I was talking with a fellow photographer friend from Saskatoon - hollla Maki! - about albums and she pointed me in the direction of LifeThreads Albums.  I immediately went to their website and ordered a sample, and I must tell you, I'm in love.  From the feel of the smooth, heavy pages to the sharp colour rich photos, these albums are the perfect start to your first family heirloom - your wedding album.  So here is a sampling of what I am now proud to offer clients - a gorgeous, tangible way to show off your wedding and engagement photos.


Would you just look at those deliciously thick pages -swoon-


Happy Friday!

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

START EACH DAY WITH A GRATEFUL HEART

We should go, I said as we sat on a log watching the sun set on the beach...I don't want to miss the ferry.  Okay he said reluctantly; he took my hand and we made our way back to the car.  As I made my way through a short cut, I felt Omar tug on my hand as he kept me on the trail, I want to buy you ice cream he said.  Knowing we were running late, I agreed - I can't help it, those puppy eyes got me hooked!  THIRTY MINUTES LATER we were back in the car.  We're not going to make it to the ferry I said - holding back the tears.  I had a wedding the next day and suddenly that peanut butter ice cream didn't seem worth it.

After driving at unforgiving speeds, we made it to the ferry terminal 4 minutes after the cut-off and that was it.  I burst into tears in the middle of the parking lot.  I'm so sorry, he said as he held me in his arms...I'll get us a hotel for the night and you can leave first thing in the morning.  I immediately felt bad about making it into such a big deal.  He wiped away my tears and I could feel a smile forming on my lips.  I may have unexpectedly missed the ferry, but I got to spend another night with my favourite person - who could complain about that?!


I boarded the ferry the next morning, coffee in hand, as I waved goodbye to my loving boyfriend and another great week at the Canada Photo Convention.  Once docking in Nanaimo, I drove straight to a wedding to second shoot with Adina, which we later realized was the one year anniversary of shooting weddings together #cheers.

Life might get in the way sometimes and make us lose track  of what's really important.  The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.  Train your mind to see the good in every situation and start each day with a grateful heart.