Every year I play this little game, a contest against mother nature. I see how long I can go without turning on the heat in my house. It started as an environmental thing, you know, thought I could save some energy by putting on a sweater. Now it has escalated to something not entirely sane.
Our warm September had me believing I might break my record this year, a record currently sitting at October 16th. But today, I'm sitting in my freezing cold house thinking maybe I should see someone about this obsession. Surely it can't be healthy.
Try to think warm thoughts. This image makes me warm and fuzzy;
What are you doing to stay warm?
Dani
A few more images from this spectacular wedding...
We headed downtown to get some fun back alley images;
Thanks for having Devin and I be part of you big day!!!
xoxo
Dani
What a phenomenal wedding! I don't know where to start. I'm posting this in two entries because I had such a hard time narrowing down my favorites. Every detail was perfect.
My view & Devin's view
Nic and Kelly were so perfectly happy and overwhelmingly excited all day. It was infectious!
Nic got ready at her Mom's place while Kelly and the boys got ready at Nicole and Kelly's home.
AYKM!! Nicole you are just so gorgeous!
Then it was time to head to the church to GET MARRIED!
See what I mean about "just so happy"?
Nicole's flowers were arranged by the uber talented Flowers By Fred. He did an awesome job and even weaved Nicole's late Grandmother's necklace into the arrangement.
This series cracks me up
I have so many more to post, but it will have to wait for now.
Cheers,
Dani
Sandy Klassen:
Beautiful Wedding Photos.... Amazing ... WOW
(09.20.09 @ 10:04 PM)
Catherine (G's little sister):
Wow...Dani, you are an amazing photographer!!! These pictures are fabulous!!! Nicole and Kelly...Congrats again, you both look so happy and in love!!!
(09.22.09 @ 03:10 PM)
This is the best September I can remember. The weather is perfect, hot during the day and cool at night. I'm loving every second of being in my new fabulous space. Football season has started, though I'm just a spectator this year.
Recently I went out with Mrs. Mickey MacGillivray and MySpace idol Brittinea and made some fun images. Oh, I should mention "Telle", Brittinea's rock star boyfriend who is both an awesome assistant and a great prop. Check out his band The World Alive.
I love these images from our play date;
These images were processed and posted from my new computer / monitor that has not yet been calibrated, so please let me know if anything is really off. Thanks!
Cheers,
Dani
Whitney:
AH! These are too good! Love the location.. model.. wardrobe.. lighting..haha I just love this whole set!
(12.14.09 @ 09:49 PM)
I can't believe what a phenomenal summer it was! Thanks a million times over to every one of our fabulous Van Steelandt Photography clients. Not only are you the hottest, most attractive people on the planet but your patience is amazing. I can't see light at the end of the editing tunnel just yet but I'm sure it's coming.
I must also thank the awesome team who has taken on some of my post processing jobs. Thanks to your handy work, I may have time for my family again.
If you haven't yet received your proof package and your concerned, give the studio a call and I'll let you know when you can expect it.
Also, grads, a shipment of graduation prints has arrived. Stop in or call to see if yours is here!
No post is complete without an image so here is a few sneak peeks for a family that has made it to the top of the editing list;
cheers,
Dani
It was so beautiful last night and I had the pleasure of taking in an evening in the life of a terrific family. We travelled by quad to some of their favorite family spots and I'm so in love with their images that I just couldn't wait to post a couple;
Thanks for a beautiful evening!
Dani
Stacey:
I know these little guys! Sooooo beautiful, Dani! You must have had a great time. I'll be calling to book another session soon.
(09.16.09 @ 10:15 PM)
Bonnie Hunter:
Hi Dani; your work is incredible! I so enjoyed your website and browsing through some of the photos you have taken. They are so creative and different. Awesome work.
(09.17.09 @ 06:45 PM)
If you know anything about me, you know I love shooting where there's vehicles. Vehicles bring their own personality to the table and no two are alike. Even when you get the same make and model, they seem to take on personalities all their own.
So at a recent wedding, they had hired someone to drive a school bus to transport guests back to their hotel (GREAT IDEA!!). After we finished shooting for the evening, I thought I'd grab a couple volunteers to come out and let me play with them and the awesome bus! Well, it was a hit and so much fun. We ended up having a line up of people to volunteer and even the bride and groom joined the fun. Now this is my kinda photo booth!
Cheers,
Dani
Pam Linfitt:
Only you could make a school bus look that hot!! Gorgeous photos!!!!
(09.13.09 @ 03:42 PM)
Lorraine Church:
Dani, these are fabulous as usual. I can't wait to see the weddings photos (especially the one of Stephanie dancing with her Dad). It was great meeting you and thanks for everything.
Lorraine
Dani
Sabrina Parenteau:
Absolutely Wonderful! Wow where did you ever find these gorgeous ladies!!! :)
(09.13.09 @ 10:26 AM)
You don't have to look far to be inspired. This morning, driving down highway 2, I was overcome with emotion by the beauty of where I live. It was the way the light shone through a light dusting of clouds and settled among the rolling hills of a quaint little farm complete with red barn. Chills went up and down my spine and my eyes welled. I just wanted to pull over and make beautiful images, but I didn't.
Too often I'm inspired and let that inspiration fade. Sure I can go back to whatever it was that inspired me, but will the scene be as crisp, the emotion as intense? What is that inspiration worth if I don't act on it?
So today when I got to the studio I pulled out my inspiration file and started planning. Here's todays story board and I have scheduled a time to put it all together in my own way. Be sure to check back for the images...
Happy Friday!
Dani
Nicole Derendorf:
You are an inspiration Dani! I so wish we could have you take our photos! We'll be home for Christmas 2010, maybe we can do it then....at the farm!
(09.11.09 @ 06:09 PM)
It's their curiosity, yep, that's my favorite thing about children this young. Do you remember when everything was new and you didn't think you'd ever run out of questions?
The Kirkland family is sweet and playful and super cooperative. It was a rainy morning when we met at the studio, but Mom and Dad with happy kids in tow were willing to tough it out outside. I'm so glad they did. I love the fresh feeling of these images;
Oh to be small enough to be scooped up into the safety of Dad's arms.
Sigh...
Cheers,
Dani
Awesome picture - can't wait to see more!!!
(09.27.09 @ 09:39 PM)great photo!
(10.06.09 @ 11:48 PM)