2010 07 04

Emily & Brad - rainy romance
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2010 06 06

Lindsay & Mike - a walk down the tracks
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2010 06 05

Karlee & Larry - A Dreamy Country Wedding
Karlee and Larry had a beautiful June wedding ceremony at the Benvoulin Heritage Church with reception to follow at Gallegher's Canyon Golf and Country Club.  Last summer I photographed a fun engagement shoot with them which incorporated Larry's football career with the Okanagan Sun.  Their wedding day was gorgeous complete with vintage car's and a Rolls Royce.  Interspersed between the ceremony and the reception the bride and groom along with the wedding party traveled to many locations stopping for tapas at the Eldorado Hotel, a lakeside dock, a local pub, and yes even McDonalds (these are football players - they have a big appetite).  The final photoshoot of the day took place at sunset with Karlee and Larry romantically featured within the exquisite landscape of Gallegher's Canyon and the Okanagan Valley.  Choosing locations with long grasses, old orchards, and breathtaking vistas allowed me to capture the true romantic feel of this dreamy day.

2010 05 22

Jeanelle & Michael - Vintage Glamour on the Lake
Jeanelle and Michael planned a wedding that was so unique and true to their style.  Their looks hailed from the classy era of the 1920's and 1930's, which has always been one of my favourites.  Michael and Blair, Jeanelle's 8 year-old son, were looking fine in their spats and tuxedos, while Jeanelle wore a custom designed gown in a perfect shade of Tiffany blue.  We started the shoot downtown Kelowna and made our way to the Executive Cruise Ship at City Park, all the while taking advantage of the amazing photo opportunities along the way.  Once on board, a close group of family and friends were there to greet them and join in their ceremony and celebration while taking in the views of the beautiful Okanagan.

2010 05 16

Tiffany & Craig - Garden Party Romance
Tiffany and Craig came from Alberta to get married in the beautiful Okanagan.  They couldn't have chosen better locations - they had it all.  A beautiful and romantic garden ceremony at Elysium Gardens and breathtaking Okanagan Lake views for their reception at The Cove Resort.  Their wedding day was filled with heartfelt emotion shared between friends and family with memories to last a lifetime, including a spontaneous rainfall mid-ceremony!  They were willing to spend as much time as necessary to get the best possible photos from their wedding day and were truly relaxed and affectionate with each other: a photographer's dream!

2010 05 08

Crista & Kerry - Candlelit Pyramid Wedding
Crista and Kerry held their early May wedding at Summerhill Winery.  I love Summerhill Winery, not only because I got married there, but for their most outstanding service, amazing organic wines and food.  The candlelit ceremony in the pyramid was intimate and romantic, followed by stunning panoramic Okanagan lake views at the reception.  I had a great time photographing Crista and Kerry (and Nacho, their adopted Mexican dog) along with the wedding party - they were fun, outgoing, and hilarious.  Check out a few highlights of their gorgeous day below.

2010 05 01

Bagpipes & Wine
Yay, it's May!  We thought we would take a partial day off and celebrate the age old tradition of May Day.  We randomly found a Scottish Bagpipe Competition at Kelowna City Park which mesmerized us, but kinda freaked our dog out (maybe she had a previous life as a wolfhound in some medieval Scottish battle?).  Then we traveled up to Okanagan Landing in Lake Country to check out the opening of the Ex Nihilo Winery.  The owners, Jeff and Decoa, are previous portrait clients and I was so happy to see their vision come to full fruition.  The ambience of their new winery and the quality of their wines are excellent and were a perfect way to wind down our spring celebration. 

And here's one of the photographer himself by Katherine.

2010 03 25

Crista & Kerry - springtime love engagement session
Aww...the beginning of Spring. The world bursts with new life and LOVE is in the air! Crista and Kerry were inspired to have me capture some emotive portraits in their favourite park where they walk their absolutely adorable adopted Mexican dog, Nacho.  Along the way we visited an old apple orchard and some rustic buildings, which provided beautiful backdrops for this romantic couple. Crista and Kerry - we had a great time photographing you and look forward to your wedding at Summerhill Winery in May!

2010 03 18

Call me Professor...
I am happy to announce that I have accepted the position of Lead Instructor for the Digital Photography Diploma Program at the Centre for Arts and Technology in Kelowna, a.k.a. CATO.  It is a big responsibility and I am so excited to have the opportunity to collaborate with so many outstanding photographers and professionals on this program.  My biggest excitement is to be able to work with and inspire the up-and-coming creative minds in this industry with the hopes that they can push the creative envelope further than ever before.

I will be very busy over the next couple of weeks meeting with students and instructors, while developing new course content for the April 5th start date.  Check out the www.DigitalArtSchool.com website and feel free to contact me with any questions.

I would like to also take this opportunity to welcome my wife Katherine as office manager of Kevin Trowbridge photography.  I will continue shooting and editing all client work; however, Katherine will now be answering correspondence while I am out of the office and managing many of the day to day tasks.  She has been involved as an integral part of my business since the beginning and is now going to be an amazing asset in the growth and maintenance of our daily business.  I enjoy working with Katherine so much that I even offered to re-brand the business to something like KEV+KAT; however, Katherine prefers to be the brains behind my beautiful creations, offering support in every way without taking the credit. How lucky am I!

2010 02 13

Real Weddings / Bride.ca Editor's Pick - Best Engagement Photos of 2009
I am excited to announce that we have been honored with producing 4 out of 16 of the best engagement photos of 2009. The reason I say "we" is that the top 3 photos that achieved this status were created when my amazing wife Katherine assisted me on the shoots. 
 

Congratulations also to all the beautiful couples that were obviously so integral in helping me achieve this prestigious recognition.  I look forward to producing many more stunning and hopefully award winning images for my 2010 couples.
 

Psst - don't hesitate to contact me now to book your couple's session!

Natalie & Scott - married at Natalie's family home on September 5th, 2009
Touted by Real Weddings as the "best engagement kiss captured on film this year!"
 

Olivia & Eric - to be married at Summerhill Winery on August 22nd, 2010
 

Olivia & Eric - to be married at Summerhill Winery on August 22nd, 2010
 

Jocelyn & Steven - married at The Harvest on August 1st, 2009

Below is the editors final statement:

(*) Canada's Engagement Photo Specialist?

2010 02 13

Heather & David's Italian Seamless wedding album with brushed metal cover
Locations: Summerhill Pyramid Winery & La Casa

2010 01 27

Michele - pop nouveau glamour
Michele was inspired to capture her beauty after browsing through pre-pregnancy photos of herself. After having babies (in Michele's case twins!), life gets a little hectic...but taking the time to honour your beauty is a must! Michele brought some wicked vintage hats to the shoot, her favourite tunes, and oodles of clothing. The result? A photo session bursting with vintage glam and photos to prove that she's more beautiful than ever!  Enjoy the photos and video below.
 

2010 01 03

HEY Ily DAY - into the wee hours... fashionista shoot
Tina, our lovely amazing rock-star socialite tea-wielding goddess friend, enlisted me in her newest personal and academic project that encompasses art, style, and business all wrapped up into a magazine/blog that ultimately expresses her outrageously contagious take on life. Late in the evening until early in the morning, Tina's entourage of hair and make-up artists along with heaps of clothing and accessories filled the studio, adorning our model with the goods to create a range of diverse looks. Check out a few of the images from the night below.

Model: Tina Prichard
Clothing: dlux
Shoes: Asphalt
Hair: Fringe
Makeup: Pure Esthetics
Bling: Matti Martin
Photography: Kevin Trowbridge

2009 12 31

Katlyn and Mike - fairytale country wedding at Heartland Ranch
I have had the pleasure of working with Katlyn throughout this past wedding season, where she helped assist me and learn from my perspective as a photographer photographer.  Katlyn proved to have absorbed a tremendous amount as displayed in her relaxed ease in being photographed, as well as her dedication and persistence in getting the "shot."  Heartland Ranch in Kelowna BC, set the stage for her fairytale wedding with its beautiful landscapes, vistas, and majestic horses that added to the enchanted storyline.  From sunny beautiful moments to dramatic downpours of rain and thunder, Katlyn and Mike bared the elements and turned out some amazing images.  Even in the midst of the thunderstorm, Katlyn shockingly got bucked off the horse she was posing on and fell to the ground.  To my amazement, she got back up, wiped herself off and we were shooting again 30 seconds later: what a trooper!  From the beginning of the day to the end, Katlyn and Mike's wedding was marked by exuberant happiness and joy, making this wedding truly a delight to photograph.

2009 12 29

A brilliant fall day
Our neighbours and friends, Angela and Brian, asked me to create some family portraits in their backyard to capture their beautiful growing family and the beloved heritage shed bordering their property that is sadly to be demolished.  The rich colours of the building's cedar shakes perfectly complemented the bountiful supply of fall leaves providing a stunning backdrop.  We love our little street and over the 8 years of living here have met wonderful people and have seen beautiful children grow up (sometimes too fast!).  Little Lucy and Logan were adorable to photograph and the images of their family, animals and all, are forever captured in time to tell a story of one beautiful autumn day.

2009 12 23

Jocey & Stephen's flush-mount album has arrived
Check out the video below shot with my Nikon D3s of this new album that just arrived in the studio a couple of days ago.  Yes, I feel a bit to much like Vanna White displaying it, but I definitely wanted to show everyone how beautifully this most recent book turned out.

2009 12 14

Digital SLR camera and Lens BLOWOUT!
I have just upgraded to the D3s and need some high priced lenses to match, so I need to sell off all my extra equipment. Check out the awesome prices below and contact me with any questions. Everything is in great condition and works perfectly, plus I can even let you test it out.  I can send pictures or meet you in person if required.  If you purchase over $1000 in equipment, I will include a private photography coaching session.

250-317-8380 or email

Nikon 50mm f/1.4 D w/ hood, cap, filter and optional case $325
Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 AFS VR G IF-ED $1799 mint only 6 months old w/ warranty, hood, cap & case

Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8D slider zoom w/ hood, cap & hard case $800

Olympus e10 (4MP dslr-hybrid) w/ lens, grip/battery pack, flash, strap & cables $300

*SOLD* Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM (Nikon mount) $450 mint

*SOLD* Nikon 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 AFS G ED DX w/ hood & cap $150

*SOLD* Original Lensbaby 50mm f/2.8 (Nikon mount) w/ cap $100

*SOLD* Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG (full frame or DX Nikon mount) w/ warranty, hood, cap & case $450
*SOLD* Nikon D200 (10.2MP semi-pro dlsr) w/ battery, charger, strap & cables  $675
*SOLD* Nikon D70 (6.1MP dlsr) w/3 batteries, charger, strap & cables $325

2009 12 13

Kristi & Rich featured in the London Times
I just found an article featuring a few of my images in the London Times, which was a short editorial about Kristi & Rich, my August 30th wedding clients who came from London, England to get married in the Okanagan.

‘I fell in a hole and had to hobble up the aisle’

07 November 2009 The Times

2009 12 12

350 Climate Action Vigil - low light photos and video
On Saturday evening around 70 people gathered in downtown Kelowna to show their support for a "real deal" in Copenhagen. I offered my photography services to document this event and have the images used to help show how much the millions of people attending over 5200 events in 181 countries united to call for strong climate action.

Please check out my video shot with the new Nikon D3s of Angela Reid speaking at the Kelowna rally.

I am not a videographer, so please excuse the little bit of shake. 

See all the photos and videos on my Facebook page.

To show your support GO TO: www.350.org  Click the "I'm Ready" button and add your voice to the climate pledge!!!

2009 12 10

First Nikon D3s video
You will have to forgive me because this was my very first video test with the D3s and yes, its of my beloved dog.  Everyone that has met Bella will know how loving and sweet she is, but this video shows her quiet and soft side rather than her excitable and happy side.  Also keep in mind this is only at half the video quality that the camera has available and is compressed for web.  This video was shot in a dark hallway with no additional light with the new LensBaby Composer which created that wacky tilt/shift blur and the sharp sweet spot in the center of the frame.  Enjoy & I will post something better later!

 

2009 12 09

Christmas came early for me this year & Santa's sac was heavy with a Nikon D3s
I am so excited to be one of the first photographers in Canada to receive the highly anticipated Nikon D3s.  I have had the luxury of shooting with the D700 on the last two weddings, which were both by candlelight and the camera provided me excellent results with near perfect quality at 3200 ISO.  The D3s now betters the low light performance of every other camera on the market with a top sensitivity of 102,400 ISO.  I look forward to extending my capabilities as a photographer both into extreme low-light situations as well as top notch HD video.  I produced a couple conceptual short films during my university days and plan to explore this realm further to express some of my creative inspirations. 

Now seeing my full kit laid out in front of me I am sure realizing how much it has grown over the years.

2009 12 05

Terra & Dwayne's wedding - vows by candlelight

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2009 11 07

Nicole & Dave's wedding - vows by candlelight

Nicole & Dave were so willing to just have fun and be real. They were not only happy to go along with whatever concepts I presented, but also chipped a few great ideas of their own.  Their wedding was a truthful tale of their unique and beautiful romance.  In the morning, I decided to stop by the old barber shop where the guys were getting a straight razor shave and then headed over to Manteo Resort where the girls were getting ready.  After the craze of lacing up the dress, we produced some beautiful glamour shots and went out to the Manteo warf to create some stunning portraits. Their ceremony was lit my about 300 candles, which provided a beautiful atmosphere for their personal vows to each other. Then came my time for some creative portraiture both at around the Summerhill estate at sunset and then the Manteo warf at dusk integrating some unique lighting to provide a dramatic effect.  The night was supposed to end there for us; however, Nicole and Dave graciously invited my assistant, Jason and myself to join them for their reception and dinner - it was a blast!

2009 10 17

Sarah Jane & David's wedding - red & white in loving harmony

Upon arriving at Sarah Jane's family home, it was filled with her joyful Italian family starting the celebrations early.  Jason Krumm was my second shooter again and did a great job covering the Mounties getting dressed up in their red serge.  The ceremony was held at St. Michael's Cathedral in Kelowna.  Its vaulted ceilings and red decor set the stage for a memorable and beautiful exchange of vows.  For their portraits we had the luxury of using Waterfront Park and the Laurel.  I especially love the men's portraits in their red serge in front of our vast Canadian landscape.  Don't get me wrong the girls were absolutely beautiful!  I was then able to spend some time privately photographing the bride and groom in some wonderful locations that they definitely made their own.  They embraced each other naturally with David's head tilting forward to come close to Sarah Jane and I thing this last series of portraits is so unique and iconic to the to of them!   We also covered their entire reception, but you will have to look at the online gallery to view all of those because there 1500 final edited images to enjoy!

2009 10 16

Check out my new wedding portfolio!

2009 09 30

Olivia & Eric - photoshoot in a thunderstorm!

Upon booking me for their wedding, Olivia & Eric decided that it would be great to shoot the engagement session while they were in Kelowna since they are from Calgary. So that afternoon I traveled down to a beach in the Mission with my wife to meet them, but as I pulled into the parking lot the rain started spitting and the thunder started to roll.  In the matter of a minute, rain was pouring down in buckets harder than I have seen in along time.  We asked each other if we were up to it and were all hesitantly excited! As the wind rolled in and blew the rain sideways we started shooting.  I can honestly say that I have always wanted to shoot sexy portraits in the rain and this was the perfect opportunity. Eric and Olivia are both stunning and very tall. I am usually taller than most of my clients, so this also lent itself to a different shooting experience as well. The rain was so hard that I could not even see as water was pouring down my face and viewfinder.  After running back up the trail from the beach the sun broke through and provided the most amazing backlighting for a series of dramatic, fashion inspired portraits while lying back on the picnic bench overlooking the lake.  After all that, double rainbows appeared a set a beautiful background for some romantic kisses. Next Olivia wanted to jump in the big mud puddles, so I handed her a pink umbrella to add some flare.  Our last idea was to run up the vibrant green hills with their little white dog, which was a joyful finale to a shoot that will stay in my memories forever.  My wife was a great help and I could not have done it without her!

2009 09 20

A day on the beach with the Bertoia family

We joined Aundrea & Peter and their beautiful girls on Sarson's beach at sunset for a natural light portrait session that truly captured their love and connection with each other.  Family is so special and for myself these type of moments in early childhood are those that I look back at and feel such nostalgia.  I can imagine the feelings that Mia and Jasmine will have about these pictures when they are my age.

2009 09 05

Natalie & Scott - rainy, beautiful wedding

Some of my favourite weddings ever have been on rainy days.  Natalie and Scott were not even fazed by the sight of rain.  In a sea of umbrellas, in Natalie's parent's beautiful backyard they exchanged their vows and quickly headed off is Scott's Dad's classic Mustang for their couple's portraits.  The rain broke and they had a stunning session at the Laurel Packing House and Waterfront Park with my team of three including Chontelle Wilson as my second photographer and Tina Prichard as my creative assistant. I love these photos so much and I hope it shows! Enjoy the slideshow below.

2009 08 30

Kristi & Rich - an international affair

From England they came for the sun, the wine and Kristi's family.  Rich met Kristi while she was in England exploring her English roots.  After Rich's romantic proposal, they decided to travel back to Canada and celebrate their marriage in Kristi's hometown, Kelowna.  The cutest thing was all the little English children and their darling accents.  The ceremony took place at a stunning private gardens on the property of a family friend and continued at Manteo resort's patio and ballroom.  A smokey, but sunny day made for a very unique backdrop on the lake warf where Kristi & Rich danced, dipped and kissed for some stunning and romantic couple's portraits.  Their evening reception continued late into the night with the live musicians getting virtually everyone up on the dance floor rockin' the night away.

2009 08 21

Stephanie & Kris - drumming-in the love

We started the day with Stephanie and all her girls, totaling eight, plus her mother at The Grand Okanagan.  At Summerhill Winery they joined the other half of this big wedding party for a unique ceremony that incorporated beautiful traditions from Kris's Cree heritage such as drumming and smudging. After a series of creative portraits around the estate of Summerhill Winery Stefanie & Kris entered their reception to a towel whirling Canadian welcoming.  The wedding party and couple danced the whole way in to launch a blast of a party.  Before dinner Kris's grandmother gave a blessing to the couple.  Even though I couple not understand her language, I could feel every bit of love for the two of them directly from her heart.

2009 08 16

Wedding on the beach - Laura & Jordy

Occasionally I have the luxury of photographing a beach wedding; beautiful water background, sandy footsteps and waves lapping the shore. Bertram Beach Park has one of the most natural beaches and beautiful landscapes in the Okanagan.  Laura got ready with all the girls at the Eldorado, Kelowna's best heritage hotel on the waterfront, while Jordy & the guys arrived early at the beach to great the guests and get a few photos.  We continues some fun photos along the beach with the wedding party and the moved on to Summerhill Winery to make use of the lush vineyards and join their reception.  I believe that these photos express some of this couple's unique and beautiful character.

2009 08 08

The marriage of Jami & David "Two of a Kind"

I love shooting all day wedding events!  It makes for such a great storybook and so many pictures to choose from.  Jason, Katlyn & I shot over 4600 images this day.  We started with Jamie getting ready at her parents gorgeous new house in West Kelowna. Her maid of honor planned all the bridesmaids outfits and Jami's was floored when she first saw them.  Stage Right Etc created all the bouquets and decor, which set the stage for a beautiful ceremony at Summerhill Winery in Kelowna.  There was so much love and affection amongst the whole family it made the wedding feel so genuine and memorable.  The vintage Mercedes was fired up and pulled up to the Pyramid for unique wedding party shots while enjoying some champagne. We hit a number of great locations for couple's portraits from the heritage buildings and vineyards at Summerhill to the warf by Manteo Resort at sunset and a private residence overlooking Kelowna from the Westside at dusk.  The party continued late into the night! Check out their slideshow set to one of Jamie's favourite songs - I love the high energy and beat!  Psst, both her husband and father are avid poker players!

2009 08 02

Colleen & Joel exchange vows on the top of Silverstar mountain!

Silverstar Mountain Resort has impressive panoramic views and is a beautiful location for a wedding in the summer or winter.  Colleen & Joel laughed and danced more than any other wedding couple, making the wedding a blast to photograph.  There was even some air guitar while Joel rocked it out to "You Make Wanna Shout" for one of the most fun wedding party shoots of all time.  Beer was the only refreshment around while we were shooting the portraits and by my second beer I started unintentionally calling Joel & Colleen, "Jolleen."   The wedding party thought it was hilarious - It's just like "TomKat, "Brangelina," & "MadGuy."  But for Joel & Colleen I can truly tell that they love each other and its not just for all the publicity!  Keep a watch out for the old horse drawn carriage, Colleen's beautiful glamour poses, and Joel's air band performance in the slideshow below.

2009 08 01

Jocelyne & Stephen's wedding at The Harvest Golf Club in Kelowna

I knew I was in for a treat after photographing their engagement portrait session last week.  I met the girls at Manteo resort to catch their last details of getting ready and produce some beautiful portraits using both the window light in their suite and the waterfront boardwalk and warf.  We were lucky enough to have Simone Wittenberg, a very accomplished photographer herself, work as a second shooter on this event.  She started the day photographing the guys and preparations for the ceremony.  After a beautiful tented ceremony overlooking the grounds of the Harvest with views of the Okanagan Valley we walked only a few steps into the orchards on the grounds of the Harvest to create a collection of wedding party and couples portraits.  I look forward to hearing back from Jocey and Stephen when they return from their honeymoon to Hawaii.  Please enjoy the slideshow below!

2009 07 22

Jocey & Stephen's engagements session

Only a week before the wedding and we're out shootin' their e-session, but it was so worth it.  The first location we used was the original Casorso house,, which was so rustic and cute, then we continued down at a hidden beach access down in the Kelowna mission at sunset.  It was so great to get to know Jocey & Stephen more personally and I know it will make for even better pictures on their wedding day this coming Saturday. Check out the cutest slideshow ever right below!
 

2009 07 21

Margarita & Scott's wedding

A beautiful, intimate family wedding that made me cry while shooting.  That really says it all!  But I'll say a bit more about this wonderful couple - We started at The Eldorado in a beautiful suite and spent a few moments on the waterfront boardwalk before running off to a small ceremony and champagne toast on the front lawn of Summerhill Winery with a beautiful view of the vineyards and Okanagan Valley.  After some stunning portraits at my favourite locations around the Summerhill estate Margarita & Scott joined their guests for a private dinner on the Sunset veranda.  I also attended their Spanish inspired reception in White Rock a couple of days later, which will be posted on the blog soon.  For now enjoy a great slideshow below.

2009 07 19

Fiorella - a magic ball of fluff

She arrived on our doorstep after our tenants stumbled across her passed out the hot asphalt and brought home to revive this overheated darling.  They cared for this baby hummingbird for a day and asked if we would be interested in continuing to nurse her back to health.  With our love for animals and the magical essence of the hummingbird there is not way we could refuse.  After researching the best food for a hummingbird chick, we are now feeding her by hand a necessary protein mix 6-10 times per day and she also drinks her sugar water on her own regularly. She gives the cutest tweet as soon a she is hungry and is most happy either perched on her feeder, a branch, or the top of my LCD screen.  She also loves the warmth of our hands and enjoys a light touch.  She experiments with short flights and often lands on our hand if we put it out or occasionally on top of Katherine's head. Enjoy these first beautiful photos; I'm sure there will be many more to come!

2009 07 18

Todd & Angela's wedding at Summerhill Pyramid Winery

13.5 hours and 4400 pictures later I still find Angela and Todd as adorable as ever.  We started at Amici's Salon, where all the girls got there hair and nails done.  I then met up with the guys at Westside Go-Karts where they definitely drove to win.  Angela was stunning to photograph throughout the day and Todd himself wasn't too shabby in hot pink. Their large entourage of 18 in their wedding party made for some pretty cool groups.  Champagne flowed and so did the tears through the reception speaches.  Even though Todd was runner-up go-karting that day, there is no doubt that winning Angela's hand is his ultimate prize! Cheezy, I know, but I could totally tell it was true.  Check out the slideshow below.

2009 07 12

Danielle & Brent's wedding at Summerhill Winery

This wedding was a blast!  I loved working with Danielle and Brent; she moved with grace and ease in front of the camera and he played it up with the guys.  After an awesome session, a surprise champagne toast, we headed off to their reception, which was filled with non-stop laughs and tears.  DJ HayMaker kept the party goin' full force long into the night! Enjoy the slideshow.

2009 07 05

Heather & David's wedding at Summerhill Winery

They came from Calgary to the beautiful Okanagan for their dream wedding at Summerhill Winery.  I was so happy to use some beautiful locations that my wife and I scouted the day before and was also ecstatic to find that David's uncle supplied his vintage Cadillac to drive the wedding party from Playa Del Sol to Summerhill.  Heather's blue eyes were stunning and caught my attention time and again as I was documenting the beauty of their day.  Check out another awesome slideshow of their wedding highlights.

2009 07 04

Testing with Katherine at Summerhill Winery

I have so many weddings at Summerhill Winery this season that I thought my wife and I should find some unique locations on the Summerhill Estate and develop some cool concepts for couples and wedding party shoots on the wedding day.  My wife is definitely my muse and inspiration, plus some of my brains and I love so many of the images.  Thanks Katherine for helping out!  I will publish a slideshow from the last wedding shot at Summerhill on Sunday by the end of the week.

2009 07 01

Karlee & Larry's engagements session

I photographed Karlee and Larry at the Okanagan Sun Football field & Knox Mountain on a beautiful sunny Canada day. The locations were awesome because they both had meaning for Karlee & Larry. Larry plays football with the Okanagan Sun and the two of them love the outdoors. Larry also proposed only weeks ago on the edge of a cliff overlooking the lake. I can tell they have a passionate and true love for each other and can't wait to photograph their wedding on June 5th, 2010.

I'm not a huge country music fan myself, but I definitely wanted to use one of their favourite musicians for this cool slideshow that you can checkout below.

2009 06 27

Edyta & Tony's wedding - Greenwood, BC ceremony & Spirit Ridge, Osoyoos reception

When I first heard of Edyta's plans for the locations for her ceremony and reception, I decided that I had to photograph this wedding.  I am so happy I had the opportunity because not only were the locations absolutely stunning, but Edyta and Tony were so wonderful to work with.  I had scouted out a handful of storybook locations to shoot at between the ceremony and reception from the heritage downtown of Greenwood to an old train station in Midway, a old country lane in the most beautiful pasture in the world, a panoramic lookout over the Okanagan valley and the NK'MIP Desert Cultural Centre, as well as many other that we just didn't have time for.  With all the stops and the Okanagan heat, I didn't hear one complaint; they just enjoyed the time together, which made for breathtaking pictures.  Please enjoy the custom flash slideshow below.

2009 05 30

Vintage Romance e-session

When I talked to Natalie and Scott I to find out a bit about their lifestyle and personality, I know that I had to take them out to my favourite little wine bar, The Rotten Grape before the engagement session.  Their summer patio was the perfect start to this fun shoot. 

We then continued on to a vintage baseball diamond that my wife and I fell upon and scouted out a few days beforehand.  I love the patina of the teal and magenta colours and the rustic old buildings close by.

Finishing off with the beauty and scale of the towers of apple boxes, which is definitely part of the Okanagan landscape.  Natalie and Scott were so enjoyable to photograph because of their willingness to be themselves in front of the camera. I am truly looking forward to photographing their wedding on September 5th at their family home on the Kelowna Westside.

2009 05 11

Wine Trails magazine cover shoot

What a great way to celebrate the arrival of Spring and the first signs of Summer!  I gladly accepted the opportunity to shoot the summer 2009 cover for Wine Trails magazine, which features the beauty and enjoyment experienced in outdoor dining.  My wife and I love eating outside as much as possible, so we felt right at home.  Thanks to Wine Trails Editor, Jennifer Schell-Pigott, for hosting such a beautiful get together, thanks to all the joyous guests from all across this great wine filled valley, and I am definitely appreciative that my apprentice Katlyn Pennington and my wife Katherine attended, which helped the shoot go so smoothly. Below are a few of my favourite images from the shoot.
 

Visit www.WineTrails.ca and make sure to pick-up a copy of the magazine when it hits the racks of all our local wineries in June '09.

... plus my favourite little dachshund friend Wendell & me

2009 04 11

Gala of Hope fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society www.galaofhope.ca
This is my fourth year donating my services to the Gala and sadly my wife was not here to attend this year's glamorous night with me since she is finishing her science degree in nutrition at UBC Vancouver.  Instead, I photographed the night away at Kelowna's Delta Grand Okanagan Hotel with my current apprentice, Katlyn Pennington.  We captured the fun and celebrations as funds were being raised for the Canadian Cancer Society.  This year, I also donated a two-hour event and glamour portrait session to be bundled with a very special women's day out that was auctioned off to the highest bidder.

Click here to view and order event images online.
(50% of proceeds from print sales are donated back to the society)

2009 03 25

Urban-Chic Engagement session in Kelowna downtown
Heather & David are from Calgary and are coming to Kelowna in July for a beautiful destination wedding at Summerhill Winery.  They wanted a bit of an urban feel for their engagement session, so I took them down to Kelowna's old fire hall and a back alley garage with a wonderful mix of rustic tones. We then continued down to Waterfront park to change to a scenic environment and enjoy the lake views.

2009 02 06

 "A World of Hearts" Valentine's Soiree fundraiser for UBCO's Global Nursing Citizens
Their first annual Valentine's Soiree fundraising event was a blast and a success.  This glamorous black tie event took place at my favourite venue, Summerhill Pyramid Winery, and started with a champagne reception and the musical stylings of Robert Fine who continued through the night to everybody's pleasure.  Next arrived the multi-course wine-paired dinner by the great chef Jesse Croy. The 200 or so guests continued the night with Minister Stockwell Day acting as an entertaining auctioneer, a wide selection of silent auctions, dancing, and a full casino.  I sure hope that my contribution as a sponsor of photography coverage for the night and a portrait session for the silent auction will help the society in their goals.

Visit the online proof gallery by clicking here

2009 01 10

First engagement session of the Year - a winter romance!
Colleen and Joel are having their wedding at Silverstar Resort this coming August and wanted to have their engagement session set in a snowy environment.  We waited for a suitable time where Kelowna had snow, but wasn't frigid cold.  Along came a perfect Saturday and the three of us trooped out through the snow and found our way into Bertram Beach Park, which was closed for the winter.  We were planning a high energy session with sledding and snow ball fights, but poor Colleen came down with a bout of vertigo.  She was excited enough to do these photos that she still came out and took full part in a little bit more relaxed and romantic winter session. 

Colleen's blue eyes are just stunning and I love Joel's lighthearted humour!  I am excited to shoot their intimate wedding within the nature around Silverstar Resort and the character of the town.

2008 12 20

A Winter Wonderland Wedding
Wendy and Andy have been a great couple to work with from the beginning.  They brought me down to their hometown of Squamish BC to produce their engagement portraits in their favourite outdoor locations.  They are the most affectionate and endearing couple I have yet to photograph.  On December 20th my assistant and I photographed their small and intimate family wedding held at Benvoulin Heritage Church in Kelowna.  Almost a foot of snow had just fallen in the previous few days, which definitely completed the Christmas theme.  It was bitterly cold, so the majority of their portraits were produced indoors both at the church and the beautiful heritage beach house where I made use of the stunning window light.

View all of my favourite images of Wendy & Andy in their online wedding dvd slideshow by clicking here
 

2008 12 01

Recent editorial portraits published in Smart Business and Oil and Gas Product News
In early October, I produced some stunning editorial portraits from a quick editorial shoot of Wayne Love, a local truck driver, for Siefkes-Petit to promote high-efficiency Teleflex Heaters.  We had great fun with his bright yellow rig, the Okanagan landscape and Wayne himself.  I welcome the opportunity to be able to produce portraits of our wiser generations because their faces often show so much character and draw the interest of the viewer in. Below are a couple of my favorite images!

View editorial in Dec,08/Jan,09 edition of Smart Business

View editorial in Oct08 edition of Oil and Gas Product News

2008 11 08

Homes for the Holidays - Rotary Centre for the Arts fundraiser
This is the first year that I have been involved in sponsoring Homes for the Holidays.  It is an annual event that raises funds for children's' programs at Rotary Center for the Arts by selling tickets to tour a group of Kelowna most beautiful show homes decorated by Kelowna's top designers.  Click here to view an online gallery of proofs which have been made available to co-sponsors for a discounted price.

2008 09 15

Canadian Living editorial on Alaina Podmorrow
I was so happy to be able to have the opportunity to photograph Alaina for the "Me to We" awards editorial in Canadian Living magazine.  Her work in fundraising with the charity LW4LW (Little Women for Little Women in Afghanistan) that she started at only eight years old raises funds for teachers' salaries in Afghanistan who will provide equal learning experiences for Afghani girls. Alaina was a joy to photograph with her easy going nature and vibrant personality. I encourage you to support one of the youngest and most genuine philanthropists in our country. Please visit www.littlewomenforlittlewomen.com

2008 09 13

Awesome wedding slideshow
Check out the most recent wedding slideshow that I produced from Christine and Ryan's intimate Kelowna wedding at Elysium gardens.  P.S. - a rainy day can make for gorgeous pictures.
 

Christine & Ryan
view wedding slideshow DVD

2008 08 15

Wedding Season
It has been a busy wedding season and I have neglected the blog, but I just wanted get on here to share some of my favourite photos from one of our most recent weddings.

Congratulations Jacquie & Anthony!  That was the most fun I have ever had photographing a reception.

2008 06 30

Gracom Masonry architecture in Kelowna
I recently started working with Gracom Masonry producing architectural exteriors of the local buildings that they have worked on.  Below are the first few images; there will be many more to come.

2008 06 22

Our country romance
We were traveling in the Lower Mainland and took an afternoon to enjoy Campbell Valley Park, the place where my wife and I spent most of our time courting each other with walks in the park over 8 years ago.  Like always, I took the opportunity to shoot some glamorous photos of Katherine, Bella and even let the camera be turned on me.

2008 06 15

Ryan & Christine's engagement session
I had a great time working with this couple. They were fun, outgoing and willing to do anything I ask; a photographer's dream! 
I really look forward to shooting their wedding on August 29th.

View all Ryan and Christine's proofs online.

2008 06 07

Vedanta Academy Grad Portraits
For the third year in a row now, I have had the opportunity to work with a small group of outstanding grads from Vedanta Academy in Kelowna.  This year, seven unique and vibrant seniors rocked the camera with me to produce some ultra-glam Okanagan style portraits.
 

Click here to view the online gallery and order prints.

2008 06 06

Wild Festival for Youth
Once again, I have offered my services to support this great event, which educates school kids on their wildlife neighbors, as well as promoting the fine arts and poetry of children through Robert Bateman's "Get To Know" program.  The children actively built bird boxes, learned to catch and release trout, and met many bird-of-prey species. What an exciting event for all attending; it was a joy to photograph!    Click here to view the online gallery.   (50% of any print sales will be donated back to the event)

2008 05 15

Marketing for Center Stage Speaker Bracket
Lately, I have been doing so much branding for my clients. It's strange; when I went into art school it was my goal to become an art director.  I worked my way into a job at one of the biggest ad agencies in Canada; however, decided after graduating that I would pursue photography.  Somehow this path had taken me full cycle.
 

Tyler Gerace is an inspiring individual who has developed a product that he is putting to market and has hired me to produce some artistic product photos of his speaker bracket.  That has developed into a relationship where we developed a logo, packaging label, and website.  Please visit his newly launched website www.centerstagebracket.com and pass the word around to any home theatre aficionado.

2008 03 06

Gala of Hope fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society www.galaofhope.ca
This is my third year donating my services to the Gala & what a fun event!  My wife loves getting dolled up for these big galas.  It is so important to us to be able to offer our services to help the society in any way we can.  Two and a half years ago we lost our brother in law and best friend Dr. Jeff Gawron to tongue cancer, so this is where everyone else's stories really touch our heart.

Click here to view this years online gallery (50% of proceeds from print sales are donated back to the society)

2008 03 06

Long time coming
My wife Katherine & I have been traveling on the east coast and caught up in life's whirlwind.  It has now been a couple months since my last blog entry, so my belated new years resolution is to definitely keep the blog images coming.  Here is some of the great architecture in St. John & Charlottetown & a few travel snapshots too.

 

2008 02 15

Editorial for Canadian Health Care Manager magazine
I had a cool opportunity to shoot a new magazine cover and editorial featuring Hal Griffin from our local Interior Health and all the high tech systems implemented to manage the data in our local hospitals.
 

2008 01 04

Eveline Charles Salon Spa interiors
We just completed a commercial photo shoot for this gorgeous modern salon & spa.  I had Becky Lloyd, a job shadowing student from Langara College, assisting me throughout the project. Visit the spa website by clicking here.

2008 01 04

The Welsh Family
Being able to capture the transition of little Ewan Welsh from pregnancy to just after birth was an amazing experience. Here are the final designs for the Welsh family wall portraits that will be displayed up to 44" wide in their home. Ewan and big sister Sydney will grow up seeing how much they are adored!

2007 12 23

Gregov family
I love fitting in last minute family portraits during Christmas gatherings because there is so much cheer and good humour. Thanks for all the fun!
Click here to view the complete gallery.
 

2007 12 23

Mother + Daughter
Tina & Zoe love the camera and the camera loves them.  What beautiful girls!

Click here to view the full gallery.

2007 12 13

Viking Chic
My wonderful wife Katherine asked me to do a quick shoot to show off her new haircut. She calls it “Viking Chic.” Here are some the images that I came up with:

2007 11 25

Ice Climbing!
Just on this last Sunday I went ice climbin
Next on the list was the ice tower at Apex Ski Resort, just outside of Penticton.  mb.  The ice was not ready to climb, but my dog Bella had an awesome time playing with Steve's dog, Yukon...
        
Next on the list was the ice tower at Apex Ski Resort, just outside of Penticton.  Click here to check out the pictures in this gallery I made for my friends.
P.S.- I only brought along a 50mm f1.4 lens; it's a bit limiting, but always my favorite lens to use
        
          
 

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2007 11 23

Mission Hill Winery "End of Harvest" photo galleries
Today I just posted the online galleries for Mission Hill Estate Winery's "End of Harvest" staff event on November 17th.  Please contact myself  or Laurette Kropp