The most fun wedding in Edmonton this year!

Sabreena and Ann had an awesome awesome (did I mention it was awesome) backyard wedding on August 1. I love that they had their nearest and dearest present and had an intimate gathering. Mother Nature decided to wreck havoc on all backyard weddings that weekend (yes, I was the photographer at more than one). The lovely caterers burned copious calories carting their delicious fare in and out to suit the raindrops, the Officiant had to hurry to start right away to avoid a mid wedding ceremony downpour, all the while the wedding photographer was trying to hide equipment from the impending wetness. Yes, that was me, poking my camera under any handy table cloth when there was a break in excitement (and there weren't many I assure you!)

It was an awesome fun wedding and I hope they had a wicked time cruising around the Mediterranean (while their jealous photographer was sitting at home editing their wedding photos)

Of course, no wedding would be complete without ones canine companions. These were two of the cutest dogs I have met. At the end of the hot day....I think Zena had the right idea. A Strongbow makes the day complete!

I invite you to check out the most fun you can have at a wedding on a Friday in Edmonton!

Miss Rodeo Wainwright

I had an unbelievably great time with Candace Weder- Miss Rodeo Wainwright yesterday. We went to Fort Edmonton Park (my favorite place in Edmonton) to shoot some head shots for her Miss Rodeo Canada competition. Along the way we had a great time!

I had a great day hanging out with you Candace! Even if we did scare the daylights out of the poor man at the gun range. Normally when doing a photo 'shoot', its me doing all the shooting! Thanks again for a great day!

View the slideshow of the day here!

Sister and her boyfriend on a beautiful Newfoundland Day!

After two full weeks of rotten weather in St. John's and Clarenville, Newfoundland, the sun finally made an appearance. The mercury didn't rise, but it dried up a little and there was evidence of blue sky. Oh my second last day of my visit, my sister Maggie and her boyfriend Ryan headed down to the South Side Road, overlooking the beautiful St. John's Harbour. With all of the activity arising from the busy crab fishery off to our side, and a line of truck drivers waiting to load their haul, we had a great time taking some scenic photos.

For the first time ever since I have been taking photos, a truck pulled up and asked me if I would like to be in the photo- so the three of us could be in a photo together. Because I was in photographer mode and not 'Sister visiting from away mode' I declined. Then I promptly realized what I had done and wished I had said yes!

When my toes were sufficiently cold from hanging out of my previously complained about sandals, we headed to the ever beautiful Bowring Park. I remember visiting this park when I was about 4 years old with my cousin Phillip. I know that he will be impressed to know that I have chosen to relay this story and apologize (and grovel if neccesary). We were playing at the park and being 4 and 5 years old at the time, we thought it was a good idea to use the edge of the duck pond as a race track. We had made it 1/4 way around the pond before my mother noticed and I heard 'Careful guys, don't fall....'

'SPLASH!' from Phillip

'OBSCENITIES!' from Dad.

I will never for get it, as long as I live. It is impossible to. The smell of poor soaking Phil as we drove back to his house covered in duck pond goodness is permanently burned into my nostrils.

Anyway...funny and possible family feud causing story told....these are the fun pictures of Maggie and Ryan from Sunday afternoon! I hope you like them as much as I do guys!

Sweet Sweet Baby

Now that Bridget is a month old, it was high time with toook some nice photos of her! She had fun hanging out with Daddy for her photoshoot at home on Sunday morning! I had been ever since the minute she was born wanting to take the photo of her in her fathers baseball glove, but with all of the visitors, it was hard to find the time for everyone to get their clothes off and stand in for pictures! She is a little bigger than I had pictured in my mind, but she is still precious-even with her angry face!

Bridget and I are both excited to be headed home to Newfoundland for two weeks at the end of May! I can't wait for all the Grandma's and Grandpa's and family and friends to finally meet her!

Check out the full slideshow to see all of the images at www.IslandMistPhotography.com/BridgetDaddy and let me know what you think!

A Walk in the Park...

I was so excited when I finally got to see the inside of Edmonton's, Fort Edmonton Park. It was great to take the streetcar back in time to take photos with some of the sweetest kids I had ever met! Even though it was freezing cold and most of the attractions were closed for Remembrance Day, we all had a really great time! Thanks guys for an awesome trip to the park!

Check out the full slideshow at http://www.islandmistphotography.com/jholberton/

Fluff!

I had a great afternoon with Amanda, Alex, Lindsay and Peggy at Rundle Park today! What a funny group! They were all cute on their own, but then a neighbor's super cute pooch showed up and jumped into the pictures too!

Amanda started a mutany when she got into some plants that had HUGE amounts of this fluffy white stuff (that I am still trying to get out of my hair and eyes!) Of course, she couldn't resist blowing it at her big sister!

Here are a few shots from the day! If you would like to see more, visit www.IslandMistPhotography.com/peg