So I’ve attempted another DIY project yet again.
Brandi and I were on the hunt a couple months ago and found this cabinet in a garage sale. $20 sounded like a pretty good deal if you ask me… especially since it was solid wood! I had full intentions of taking ‘before’ pics, but apparently I was too ambitious and started sanding away… and then it was too late. Anyway, imagine this whole cabinet stained in a honey-oak color – no thanks! First I re-stained the top of the cabinet with a dark walnut stain. Then I applied a stencil I made at work, painted over it with the white paint, removed the stencil and voilà! The hardware was also a shiny brass, but a little brown ‘hammered’ spray paint took care of that :) Now we have a sweet little entry way cabinet! Total cost = $50!
A couple of weeks ago, Brandi and I went back to Saskatoon for Jarrett & Keelie’s wedding. You may remember this awesome couple from their e-session I did last year. I was anxious for their wedding day since I had such a good time capturing them the first time!
Anyway, everybody knows how our summer has been so far, so I was checking the weather every 1/2 hour that Saturday! It ended up being a beautiful (and scorching!) day. We were finished shooting at 5:00 and out of nowhere we had a downpour at 5:30! Perfect timing or what! Jarrett and Keelie – you guys were amazing! We are so thankful that you invited us to capture you on your special day! We enjoyed it thoroughly, and we’re so happy for you! Best wishes, and thanks again!
Here’s a few of the wedding details:
Hair Stylist: Sunsera Salons
Gown: Anjolique
I haven’t been back to Saskatoon since we moved at the end of August. I have to say, it felt strange yet good to be be back. One of the highlights was getting together with old friends, the Sakundiak family. I met Amanda a couple years ago, when her and her sister captured Brandi and I. Since then we’ve got to know each other as families and friends. It was my pleasure to return the favor on Friday evening and get behind the lens. During the course of the day, Amanda and I probably checked the weather forecast about 50 times. Little did we know we would have the most beautiful evening!!
Kipp, Amanda, Lola and Cedar, I am so glad that I finally had the chance to capture your beautiful family. You’re such wonderful people, and I wish you nothing but happiness and success. Love always, Nathan.
So you might remember the contest I held a while back. The winners of my contest would receive a couple’s session – free of charge. After 2 re-schedules due to rain, we finally had the chance to do the session.
Meet the winners – Clayton & Katt!
I was moved by their story which is why they won. Here’s the email I received from Katt one afternoon:
“Hello Nathan! My name is Katt and my husband of three years is Clayton. We are only 23 and have already gone through so much together. I am a recent immigrant from Texas… after 3 years of a (very) long distance relationship Clayton and I had planned on getting married in Texas where our wedding was planned. The border guard has final say in immigration matters and they refused Clayton entry because we only had a fiance visa. I chose to leave behind school (I was entering my third year at university), my family and friends at that moment. We discovered a loophole in Canadian legislature that, so long as we were married I could stay here until my visa came. We had to cancel our original wedding and plan a new one in two weeks. We were never able to have professional photos done and I do wish that could have been done differently. Now, we have a nine month old daughter. She takes up a lot of our energy but Clayton has always been good to set aside “us” time. Please consider us for your contest, it would mean a lot to both of us, and it would be a special treat for our upcoming 3rd anniversary (July 21st)! Thanks for taking your time to check us out! Hope to hear from you! Katt.”
I couldn’t resist choosing them for the session. They seemed to be EXACTLY the couple I was looking for! We headed out of the city for a couple hours – and what a night. Clayton brought an antique accordion and his guitar, so between the soft music and the refreshing summer air, it was a beautiful evening!
Clayton & Katt – it was such a pleasure to capture you both. You are such a special pair, and I’m so glad to give back to someone so deserving! I wish you all the best in your life together!
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On Sunday evening, the Osborne family drove in from Whitecourt for a family session with me. What can I say… 3 beautiful kids and 2 good looking parents on a sunny 28 degree night – perfection :)
Nash, Lisa – thanks for making the trip into the city for such a fun evening! Too bad all our balloons popped, I guess they weren’t meant to be haha. Enjoy!
When Abbey first put the idea out there, I wasn’t sure what to think. 11 people… no wait, 11 hilarious and crazy family members all in one place at one time. Oh dear…
Meet the Twiss family. I’ve known the Twiss’ for just under 15 years now, and they’re just one of those family’s you can’t forget. Every one of them is different, but yet amazingly the same. They’re wonderful, kind, funny and charming. Put all of them together and it’s a party. Quite literally. I had a case of the butterflies once I committed to the shoot, but within minutes they were gone. Within a flash the evening was gone and the session was over.
Twiss family – THANK you for an awesome weekend! Brandi and I are so glad to have had the opportunity to capture your family. We love you all, and feel so blessed to be a part of your lives.
*Special thanks to Abbey for throwing this all together :) You pulled it off girl!
It was my pleasure to capture the Gour Family on Tuesday evening! They were in the city for the long weekend… all the way from North West Territories! When I first got a call from Paula, I knew this was going to be a great family. Not only was this a family session, but also a maternity session too – because she is 33 weeks pregnant! Paula, Dustin and Carson – thank you for such a great evening. We couldn’t have picked a nicer night to shoot – the weather was perfect, and the sunset was amazing! Best wishes in the coming weeks! Your little family of 3 will soon be 4!
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Well the May long weekend is finally over – that means spring is officially here right? I thought I’d close out the weekend with a mini session we did with Jett tonight. I can’t believe he’ll be 11 months in a few weeks! Time has totally flew by – just yesterday we were in Saskatoon bringing him home from the hospital. Now he’s just about crawling and his little personality is developing day by day. Jett, you’re my little boy and you bring me so much joy & happiness. I love you little son.
A couple of weeks ago, Model Management International in Vancouver got in touch with me. Eileen was coming through Edmonton, so it was a perfect opportunity to do a shoot for her portfolio. I shot outside of the city – it was an awesome evening… the weather was perfect and the light was even better! Eileen – thanks for a great evening! I wish you the best in your modeling career!
Here’s a few from the evening:
The time has come!
After a month of comments and emails, it is time to announce the winner of the FREE Couple’s Session! This special couple will be spending an evening with Brandi and I – shooting the night away, and focusing on the love they share for one another. They will also be receiving a selection of high resolution photos on DVD, as well as an online gallery!
That being said – ready to find out who it is?
I am happy to announce that the winners of the contest are:
Clayton & Katt!!
Congratulations guys – you won!! Your story was truly touching, and I cannot wait to meet you both. I will contact you shortly to let you know all the details!
Thanks so much to all the couples that entered! Brandi and I had a hard time choosing – there were SO many great choices! So just for your efforts, I have a little something special for you too! Watch your emails!
Thanks again everyone!
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