Give me a incredible location nestled in the Okanagan, an entire wedding filled with the most upbeat fun loving people I’ve ever met and mix it with an epic dance party… you have Kelsey and Brad’s fantastic Ponderosa Point wedding. Words can’t properly describe just how much fun this wedding was in every way.
Kelsey and Brad wrote me a review to share along with their blog post and I couldn’t be more honoured by their words:
“People like Amber are a rare commodity in this world, she is just bursting with life and this inherently good-hearted nature that made us feel as though we had been friends for years even when we had only just met.
Living in Edmonton, we were somewhat worried that it could be challenging to coordinate with a photographer living so far away from us, but Amber put those fears to bed right out of the gates. From her initial email response to our photography inquiry, to our introductory conversation over the phone Amber’s contagious positivity, fun-loving attitude, and professionalism jumped out at us. While we knew that Amber had many shoots over the course of wedding season, it almost felt as though we were her only client given her prompt responses and the thoughtful consideration that she gave us when it was needed the most.
Amber’s keen eye for detail, ability to bring out the best in people, and sense of adventure made our engagement shoot in Manning Park an unforgettable experience. With all of the laughing, chatting, and exploring, hours flew by in an instant. If it weren’t for the stunning photos that Amber sent to us shortly thereafter, it almost would have been hard to believe that a photoshoot even took place. Amber made it so natural for us to just hike around, have some fun, and be ourselves…well…aside from the fact that we were maybe a bit mushier than usual.
In the weeks leading up to our big day, Amber made it easy for us to feel at ease by letting us know about the unique and jaw-dropping locations that she had selected for our pictures and making sure that we had all of the little details under wraps. When the moment of truth finally came, Amber went above and beyond from every single angle. From showing up first thing in the morning with amazing energy, to knowing when to put on her invisibility cloak and snap shots while we were just being ourselves, to elegantly staging shots which captured all the little details of the wedding, to finding a way to bring out the very best in every single guest at the wedding and catch them at their most candid moments…it was like she knew exactly when and where the best moments were about to happen so that she could be there to capture them.
On top of all this, Amber was thoughtful and tactful when letting us know that she wanted to steal us away for a couple seconds to create an awe-inspiring shot because the lighting conditions were just right. Since receiving our final wedding photos, we have been able to relive our wedding over and over thanks to Amber’s incredible talent. We never knew that a slideshow could provoke so much raw emotion, until Amber’s thoughtful composition left us laughing out loud, tearing up, and smiling from ear-to-ear for 8 straight minutes. We’ve had numerous friends compliment us on our wedding photos, and ask us where we found such a gifted photographer. Simply put, we could not have asked for a more incredible wedding photographer, and are so thankful that Amber was there to put her special touch on our perfect day.”
Big love to Marie Skerl for being my amazing second shooter for this one. <3
