The Bebbinar

Last week, I attended an awesome workshop called the Bebbinar by the fabulous Steve and Jen Bebb from Bebb Studio. It's life changing and I was blown away starting the first day. Its no wonder why they are one of the top wedding photographers. I leave the workshop extremely inspired and focused.

We did a quick 1hr photoshoot with a model and it was a refreshing experience to work along side other photographers. Here are some of my takes:

Tracy & Jon's Wedding

Venue: Meadow Gardens Golf Course, Pitt Meadows
Date: Nov 1st

Tracy and Jon are an awesome couple. It is always feels great to meet a couple the first time and instantly click and book them to capture their wedding. Im always so privileged to be able to capture anyone's special day. Enough of me rumbling on. Here are some of my fav takes:























It rained that day so I couldnt really take alot more photos outdoor then I would have liked but it turned out really great though. I love the colors and how Tracy used cranberries throughout the reception (see the ring shot). What a cool idea and what a stunning couple.

Maria & Carlos E-shoot

It has been a few weeks since my last photoshoot and I couldnt wait until the next time I took out my camera gear. Although, I still have 2 more weddings this year which I cant wait to do, I was excited to do Maria & Carlos engagement photoshoot.

After spending some time at the Urban Wedding gala in Yaletown, I headed to false creek where I met up with Maria & Carlos.

Let me just say that Maria & Carlos are such an adorable couple. All my shots came out so natural. Here are some of my shots:


I like this little pathway close to where the couple lives. I dont think Maria & Carlos was expecting us to take shots that close to where they live.



I like this shot. It overlooks Yaletown.




Something about bridges. Didnt I say they look so natural.




Its amazing what type of shots you can take from walking 10 mins.








Aren't these big blocks awesome? I actually havent been here before and was pretty amazed at all the different places that I could use as my backdrops.

Alittle different perspective below.



A glimpse of Maria's smile.





At this point, I was in a mission to find some more colour to my photos. I really wanted the red colorful trees but couldnt find any until we were going to call it a day. See my last shot.










Maria & Carlos, thanks for spending your Saturday afternoon with me. I cant wait to do your wedding next year!

My photos on the Vancouver Sun

I got an email today from one of my past clients who mentioned that some of my wedding photos that I captured from their day is featured in her story on the Vancouver Sun newspaper. Im so excited since I dont usually get to see my photos posted on the newspaper.

To see the photos, click on the link that says "Karen Liu creates a spectacular wedding day event"
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/features/yourweddingday/moregalleries.html

Karen & Abe's story
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/features/yourweddingday/story.html?id=1967b385-1323-402f-b254-cafcd286f086

To see the past photos that I took of the couple in July click here

Thanks Karen & Abe for being awesome.

Sarah & Robert's Wedding

I love outdoor weddings and Im glad I was able to capture Sarah & Robert's special day on Sept 6. We went to 2 parks (Rocky Point Park and Minnekhada Park) to do some photos and then headed to a hall in Maple Ridge for the ceremony and reception. It was a ton of fun. Also, I experienced something that I've actually never experienced before capturing weddings. I'll show you what I mean.

This is how Sarah & Robert's day unfolded:


Sarah getting her makeup done.


Sarah's shoes


Some makeup gear


The bouquet and rings


Help with the wedding dress


The wedding party


The heavyweights (Julio vs Robert)


Robert and his boys


Some portraits








Im not sure what they were looking at but Im sure I didnt ask them to pose.


At the pier at Rocky Point Park.


What brides do in the limo


Ok, I mentioned that I had experienced something that I had never experience before. Well, there was an incident with the wedding ring! The ring was dropped between the spaces on wooden floor boards. Everything worked out great though but the intensity of the moment had to be captured.

Up above is the best man's shoes while he lay down to see if he could reach the ring beneath the floors. Unfortunately, it didnt work.


Sorry Julio...I had to post this photo of you. Julio had this situation under control though.


If all things fail, open up the floors to grab the ring which is what ended up happening. It didnt take long to get the ring. Yay!


Another photo op of the beautiful bride.


Bride and mom walking down. I love Sarah's expression


Red carpet treatment.


Married at last.


Probably the cutest guest I saw at their wedding.


I love the cabin and trees at the reception. I had to make good use out of them.





Sarah and Robert, thanks for letting me capture your beautiful wedding day.