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Niki emailed me saying that her and her husband were flying out to Vancouver in the summer to attend a wedding and she wanted to get some portraits of them while they were here. After a few emails back and forth, a few blog comments left by Niki, I honestly could not wait till I met them both!
She arrived in Vancouver and went straight away to find the perfect location and I'm so happy that she chose Cleveland Dam! I had never been there and once I rolled up it took my breath away, seriously I almost couldn't breathe! The mountains rolling into the lake, the forest with the sun shinning through, and cliffs that just beg you to leap from them...just perfect!
But hanging out with Niki + John is what eventually took my breath away! After 21 years of marriage they still laugh, hold hands, he nuzzles in the crook of her neck, he leans towards her in a protective way, and the way they look at each other! 21 years and they are still this much in love, this is why I love love!
Meet the still much in love, Niki + John!
Niki + John, it was such a pleasure meeting and hanging out with you, thank you for the wonderful evening, next time we will enjoy some vino together!
She arrived in Vancouver and went straight away to find the perfect location and I'm so happy that she chose Cleveland Dam! I had never been there and once I rolled up it took my breath away, seriously I almost couldn't breathe! The mountains rolling into the lake, the forest with the sun shinning through, and cliffs that just beg you to leap from them...just perfect!
But hanging out with Niki + John is what eventually took my breath away! After 21 years of marriage they still laugh, hold hands, he nuzzles in the crook of her neck, he leans towards her in a protective way, and the way they look at each other! 21 years and they are still this much in love, this is why I love love!
Meet the still much in love, Niki + John!
Niki + John, it was such a pleasure meeting and hanging out with you, thank you for the wonderful evening, next time we will enjoy some vino together!
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These two have known each other since they were little, like little little, and used to play in each others back yard when Kelly would visit from Port Alberni, playing tag, water guns, and probably a whole lot of teasing and little kid flirting in between. Eventually Kelly stopped visiting during the summers, but one summer while she was in University she went and visited her cousin and met Kevin, again, and she was smitten and came up with every excuse to travel back to see him.
Kelly told me all about him while we sat with cafeteria fries between us, telling me that she thought he was the most sexiest guy she had ever met; that he was buff, and taller then her, and made her feel so special! And from that moment us roommates would trade off driving her to the ferry terminal cause every two weeks she would travel the distance between them to visit him, cause her life was better with him in it! Soon she graduated and moved to Vancouver to be closer to him.
And then he proposed, and they said "I do" on a beautiful August day a couple years ago, and are still as in love as those first few months of our university days.
Meet the wonderful Kelly + Kevin!
I don't do slide shows that often, but this song reminded me of their relationship and knew I had to do one.
Kelly told me all about him while we sat with cafeteria fries between us, telling me that she thought he was the most sexiest guy she had ever met; that he was buff, and taller then her, and made her feel so special! And from that moment us roommates would trade off driving her to the ferry terminal cause every two weeks she would travel the distance between them to visit him, cause her life was better with him in it! Soon she graduated and moved to Vancouver to be closer to him.
And then he proposed, and they said "I do" on a beautiful August day a couple years ago, and are still as in love as those first few months of our university days.
Meet the wonderful Kelly + Kevin!
I don't do slide shows that often, but this song reminded me of their relationship and knew I had to do one.
Kelly + Kevin from Lesley Stefanski on Vimeo.
Kelly:
THANKS Sooooo Much for taking out pictures Les. We had a great time and they turned out so nice...who knew? I love them!
(06.29.10)
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Miss I is finishing up her last leg of the West Coast Trail right now, and I originally was going to wait until she returned to post about her session, but I couldn't wait anymore. These photos are some of my favourite to date and I just want to show them off!
She had complete trust in me, we talked about the over all look and feel for her session, but other then that, she let me plan and dream. And that I did. I scouted for the perfect location, which was a complete surprise to find, got the props and accessories and boom! Everything just fell together.
Miss I, your beauty always stuns me. Your smile, laughter, and your friendship makes my day brighter, and I'm so happy that you have trusted me to capture this amazing time in your life!
Meet, once again, the beautiful Miss I!
She had complete trust in me, we talked about the over all look and feel for her session, but other then that, she let me plan and dream. And that I did. I scouted for the perfect location, which was a complete surprise to find, got the props and accessories and boom! Everything just fell together.
Miss I, your beauty always stuns me. Your smile, laughter, and your friendship makes my day brighter, and I'm so happy that you have trusted me to capture this amazing time in your life!
Meet, once again, the beautiful Miss I!
Audra Colpitts:
Lesley, these are absolutely STUNNING. Love them!! Gorgeous girl, awesome location.
(06.25.10)
Angela:
You execute whimsy and romance with amazing palpability. Love the pop of red. Amazing eyes. Very beautiful :o)
(06.25.10)
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Sometimes you can get so distracted by life or what is on your to-do list that you can completely forget about all the fun things going on. For instance, this beautiful session that I had before the new year! Can you believe it, the New Year!! I love how bight and colourful this session is, but also the slight edginess to it. The light fell really quickly and the fog rolled in on us but we had such a great time!
Kelly envisioned what she wanted this session to look like, and we had been planning and talking about it for some time talking about locations and hoping for the perfect weather; and when the day finally came, we were both free and could trek about to make it happen.
While listening to my iPod and her trying to play along to the songs on her guitar we had a blast and I simply adore these photos! A big shout out goes to Liane for being an awesome assistant that day!!
Enjoy!
Kelly envisioned what she wanted this session to look like, and we had been planning and talking about it for some time talking about locations and hoping for the perfect weather; and when the day finally came, we were both free and could trek about to make it happen.
While listening to my iPod and her trying to play along to the songs on her guitar we had a blast and I simply adore these photos! A big shout out goes to Liane for being an awesome assistant that day!!
Enjoy!
Magda Upton:
Kelly dyed her hair! :-)
(05.18.10)
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As we moved from one location to the next, they giggled and smiled more with each step. Stephanie looked at me at one point and said "I'm not too sure what to do, I've never done this before". I just smiled and said "everyone says that, but it is truly never the case". And clearly they are both naturals in front of the camera.
Before the session I sent Alanna + Stephanie an email with the concept of the photo shoot along with clothing suggestions, so when they arrived with bags full of clothes I think I clapped. (I clap when I really like something!). Once I saw Stephanie's red bennie I asked them to change while I ran into a shop nearby - I knew the perfect accessory! I came out of the antique store holding the red hat box and the wool blanket, everything was now set!
These two take my breath away, from their smiles to their beautiful eyes. They've inspired me to go places I never dreamed of going, and I hope I've done the same for them!
Just one more post left! :)
Before the session I sent Alanna + Stephanie an email with the concept of the photo shoot along with clothing suggestions, so when they arrived with bags full of clothes I think I clapped. (I clap when I really like something!). Once I saw Stephanie's red bennie I asked them to change while I ran into a shop nearby - I knew the perfect accessory! I came out of the antique store holding the red hat box and the wool blanket, everything was now set!
These two take my breath away, from their smiles to their beautiful eyes. They've inspired me to go places I never dreamed of going, and I hope I've done the same for them!
Just one more post left! :)
Laura Hana:
Such gorgeous photos Lesley! Love the styling and the sisterly love you captured. :)
(04.07.10)
Alanna:
These photos make me so happy!! have the biggest grin on my face right now :) Lesley we had so much fun that day with you! Thanks for taking such amazing photos!
(04.07.10)
Niki:
Oh my goodness! LOVE, LOVE , LOVE it! Love the setting.. the colors... the feel. Superb job! (But it does help when you have such beautiful models though.. :)
(04.13.10)
Iryna:
Love love love these pictures! Beautiful girls and beautiful work.
(04.13.10)
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WOW! Lesley, I LOVE them!! Cant wait to see all the rest! I'm sure I was probably one of your toughest clients to shoot, as I really do not like having my photos taken & was being somewhat "difficult" but you made me feel so at ease & you did a fabulous job. I told you I'd be thrilled if there was at least one that I end up liking of myself & now I think I will have a tough time choosing!! Thank you so much. It was a pleasure working with you! oh and yes - John had a blast with this, which was so shocking being a guy!
(07.29.10)Love the pics! Lesley has really captured your relationship and the love you both have for the outdoors and each other!!!
(07.29.10)Wow!! I cannot wait to see all of the pictures. Niki shared with me before she left how important this photo shoot would be for her and John. Her love of photography is evident in her choice of photographer and location. These will be pictures to treasure forever!
(07.29.10)To see these photos of my two favourite people is amazing...they were so excited to do this (Niki to start and John looks like he got into it in the end)..good job..can't wait to see the rest.
(07.29.10)Wow!!! amazing photos!! these are wonderful! have never seen such great pictures of you and John. Amazing photography, beautiful scenery and great lighting. You guys look so in love! tiamo!!!!
(07.29.10)OK - what did you do with John? He really looks like he's enjoying himself and I SO didn't think it was his thing - what a fantastic setting, cool couple and great photo's! A question though Nik - were you changing dresses behind a convenient tree (had to ask being a city girl and all) Fab photo's can't wait to see the rest
(07.30.10)great shots! love the natural ones of you guys...so relaxed looking!
(07.30.10)Absolutely stunning! I love them all!!
(07.30.10)Great use of light on a couple full of love - bravo!
(08.01.10)Great photos and plays with sun,
(08.03.10)shade and surrounding scenery!
Great use of sun, shade and surrounding scenery.
(08.03.10)Looks just great! What a great looking couple!
(08.03.10)Awesome job, Lesley! These are some of the best photos I've seen of Niki, and especially MY DAD! You certainly have some beautiful shots here.... :) Keep it up!!!
(08.03.10)Looking good....The pics are not so bad either !
(08.05.10)Great pictures - love the scenery! Terrific shots.
(08.06.10)Amazing shots of Niki & John ! What a beautiful location !
(08.09.10)I really like the Black & white shots and the two playful shots, one where you turn from John with the sunshine play and the other one where John is lifting you in the air in his arms. This sample of shots are all great but those are my favourite!
(08.09.10)NIKI....what can i say but WOW! I absolutely love your pictures. My favourite is the one of John holding you up and the silouette in front of the tree. You guys still look so in love after 20 years. I am so happy for you both. Congratulations on your Anniversary!
(08.09.10)Niki, Breathing taking photos. Each photo tells a beautiful story about Love ..
(08.09.10)Absolutely beautiful photos!! The photos definitely capture some special moments between Niki and John! Looks like it was a lot of fun too!
(08.10.10)Love the pictures! She has really captured the love you both have for the outdoors and each other. Very romantic!
(08.10.10)Love the picture with you and the tree with the shadows. Very cool!
(08.11.10)Congratulations Niki.. beautiful pictures for beautiful people :) I love the scenary, the way you both are holding each other and everything xoxo
(08.11.10)Absolutely awesome pictures of Niki and John. You captured their essence and beauty within. Niki and John, you are a beautiful couple and the love shines through in every glance. Tres romantique!! xoxox
(08.13.10)Hy guys, You look absolutely gorgeous, These photos are amazing. I wouln't know which one to vote for. But for a portrait, i would say the 3rd one down - with you looking a bit to the left. Your two are beautiful together! wow! My movie stars friends!
(08.16.10)