The day started out by finding this little path in Stanley Park that had these massively, tall trees that the park is known for. It made for some interesting perspectives and composition. We then moved on to the Vancouver Aquarium. We showed up 20 minutes before close, and snuck in some amazing photos of the couple with the Beluga whales. It was hard to separate the couple from the crowd, but we managed to get a few photos by themselves. The whales were hilarious, pushing their heads up against the glass to get a glimpse of the bride in white.

It was very important for the couple to get a few wedding photos with cherry blossoms. The cherry blossom tress are all over Vancouver but all bloom at different times over the city. So we headed over to a place just outside of Stanley Park between two buildings, where the cherry blossoms were in full bloom. I wanted to get a really interesting perspective, having the cherry blossoms frame the couple. So I jumped into the cherry blossom tress, and snap a few crazy looking photos.

I always enjoy the relaxed nature of pre wedding or after wedding sessions. It was a pleasure hanging out with this amazing couple for the afternoon. We wish them all the best with their wedding in China later this year!

After the ceremony, we took off for an intimate portrait session with just Amanda and Kyle, since they didn’t have a wedding party. We visited Burnaby Lake, which had a ton of locations to shoot at including railroad tracks, lots of trees and a long dock full of birds. We then headed back to the reception, where the couple wanted to take few photos of Kyle’s remodelled vintage car.

When the reception started, I noticed something that I’ve never seen in a reception before, two pinball machines. We found out that Kyle is somewhat of a pinball master competing world-wide in pinball championships, so I guess it only made sense that it would be a part of his wedding. People were battling it out all during the reception at the pinball machines, others were dancing in the reception, and some just showed up in their Star Trek uniform complete with a phaser.

This teaser gallery features Chris’s first time to the aquarium. We arrived in the last 20 minutes before closing and snuck in there as the crowds died down, and headed straight to the whales. This was such a fun and unique photo shoot and the beluga’s were so full of personality. It seemed they were always trying to share the spotlight or catch a glimpse of the lovely couple. I’m so glad that the couple were all in for having their wedding photos in the Vancouver Aquarium, and I hope I made Chris’s first visit a memorable one. Keep checking back for the full post on Beijing and Chris’s wedding photos.

Heres what they had to say!
“We chose Will to shoot our engagement session and are thrilled with our decision. His style is unique and his laid back personality really put us at ease and encouraged us to have fun & be ourselves. He and his partner Lauren had a way of capturing us at our best and the lighting was fantastic. The pictures really reflected who we are as a couple, our silly sides as well as an element of romance. We definitely recommend Will and will treasure our pictures!” – Kylie & Jay

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After the ceremony, we were just about to head out to our first location, when I noticed this great fireplace located in the lounge in the hotel. Since it was midweek, the lounge was full of old businessmen sipping on midday whiskey’s all watching the newlyweds put on a show, and pose for some intimate photos on the couch.

We took a few fun photos of the bridal party near the Vancouver Art Gallery, and then we sent them on their way, to get maximum amount of time for the Jesse and Irene.

We hopped into a cab with the couple and went to the Vancouver Marine Building. I think the art deco style architecture of the building complemented their style perfectly. That place is a photographer’s dream, the attention to detail is stunning. We then hopped into another taxi to the Holy Rosary Cathedral, taking dramatic shots of the photogenic newlyweds with gothic architecture as the backdrop. The Vancouver Heritage Buildings are my new favorite things to photograph weddings at.

For the final location, we hopped into yet another cap and drove off to False Creek to get some intimate night shots. Eventually Jesse and Irene had to call it quits because they were late for their own party that was held in their apartment.

Jesse and Irene are a fun couple, full of energy and definitely knew how to the work the camera all day long. This was an amazing start to our 2012 weddings!

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Keep checking back for Irene and Jesse’s full blog post.

[ As for Will Pursell Photography, our calendar is looking very good for 2012 and we have some really exciting shoots planned including some destination weddings! We have already booked a few weddings for 2013. ]

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I look forward to photographing their wedding summer 2012! Enjoy the photos.