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Justin Trudeau Event | Vancouver Event Photographer

At the end of last summer, I was given a rare, wonderful opportunity. I was hired to photograph a Liberal Party event hosted by Vancouver Centre MP Hedy Fry. It was an intimate event hosted in her home, a meet & greet with then Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau.

The energy & excitement in the room before he arrived was palpable. The guests had such confidence in him becoming the Prime Minister, as if they knew they’d be able to always say, “I knew him back when…”.

I usually try to remain unobtrusive when photographing an event like this, but the moment Mr Trudeau walked in, he took me aside to say hello and jokingly apologized for having to just follow him around all evening. He was surprised when I mentioned we’d actually met before, over 15 years ago, but I’m sure public figures hear that all the time. I went on to explain that he had been my younger sister’s middle school teacher and he looked closely at me, trying to connect family resemblance. He immediately remembered that her name started with a B, and that she always had dyed pink or black hair. He spent the next 5 minutes with me asking how she was doing. He remembered knowing that she wasn’t like the others, and that her self-expression was a healthy outlet for a teenager even if it was troubling to some adults. He genuinely wanted to know what became of her, and was thrilled to hear that she has her own happy family now.

All of this while a buzzing cocktail party in his honour was going on around us.

Regardless of politics, I feel confident knowing that we have a Prime Minister who really listens, analyzes, and cares about people. To be in the middle of chaos and yet have you feel like the most important person in the room at that moment is a valuable quality for anyone, not just a Prime Minister. It’s nice to know there’s a thoughtful human about to make the huge decisions that impact all of our lives.

But I digress, here are some photos from that night!

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Later in the evening Hedy Fry said a few words, and the party turned their attention to the stairs. Justin Trudeau made a simple, yet incredibly impactful speech to a group clinging to every word. Just like what followed in the rest of the campaign, it was a strong and hopeful message about his goals for the future of the country.

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He finished by saying that his family was at the hotel, and he hoped to make it back in time to put his kids to bed. On the way out, he noticed some neighbour kids playing with devil sticks (I had forgotten about those!), and asked if he could give it a try even though he was a little rusty. The kids were thrilled, and it was such a perfect humanizing moment for someone in such an important position. (And he has devil sticks skillz!)
(His personal photographer Adam Scotti was there to snap a few photos as well)

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We said goodbye, and Mr Trudeau reminded me I hadn’t had my photo taken yet. The tables were turned.

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Social media hasn't felt like the right place for me lately and I’ve decided to acknowledge it as a hiatus, so it doesn't just look like I've stopped working. The truth is it's been an unbearably hard 6 weeks.  It's felt like both an eternity, and a blink, all at the same time. On March 7 we very suddenly lost my dad, then 3 weeks later my brother-in-law. It's still hard to accept as I type it. These were two of the funniest, wittiest, most generous people you could ever know, and yet we lost them both to suicide. 

I saw my dad every weekend, smiling and laughing, puns on point as a top notch grandpa. But he was taught from a young age that he wasn't good enough to receive love from his parents. And 60 years of bottled up childhood trauma combined with chronic physical pain were clearly too much. The man who would absolutely drop everything (to a fault) to help someone else didn't know how to accept the same support from others. 

Now I'm left with nothing but what-ifs and if-onlys, but I'm learning that the love these men gave/received in our family kept them thriving for as long as they did. It's just so devastating to think that they didn't know how important they were, and what a huge hole they were leaving in our tight little crew. 

Because this is a business account, I haven't wanted to burden clients/colleagues with my personal trauma. And the stigma of suicide makes it hard to discuss. But I've chosen to be transparent rather than a feed that doesn't feel authentic to where I'm at. I'm back to shooting a few sessions a week though, it's been helpful to keep my brain busy. 

If there's anything you can take from this, it's to please let people in. Your problems aren't a burden to the people who love you. And the more we share of ourselves, the more others will be willing to share with us. (I'll make an effort to practice what I preach).

Sharing this photo because my dad loved being my blossoms location scout. He would send me iphone photos from all over the city, letting me know which ones were ready. I always felt bad wasting his time, but Acts of Service was clearly his love language. ❤️

#suicideawareness #suicideprevention #grief #cherryblossoms
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Social media hasn't felt like the right place for me lately and I’ve decided to acknowledge it as a hiatus, so it doesn't just look like I've stopped working. The truth is it's been an unbearably hard 6 weeks. It's felt like both an eternity, and a blink, all at the same time. On March 7 we very suddenly lost my dad, then 3 weeks later my brother-in-law. It's still hard to accept as I type it. These were two of the funniest, wittiest, most generous people you could ever know, and yet we lost them both to suicide. I saw my dad every weekend, smiling and laughing, puns on point as a top notch grandpa. But he was taught from a young age that he wasn't good enough to receive love from his parents. And 60 years of bottled up childhood trauma combined with chronic physical pain were clearly too much. The man who would absolutely drop everything (to a fault) to help someone else didn't know how to accept the same support from others. Now I'm left with nothing but what-ifs and if-onlys, but I'm learning that the love these men gave/received in our family kept them thriving for as long as they did. It's just so devastating to think that they didn't know how important they were, and what a huge hole they were leaving in our tight little crew. Because this is a business account, I haven't wanted to burden clients/colleagues with my personal trauma. And the stigma of suicide makes it hard to discuss. But I've chosen to be transparent rather than a feed that doesn't feel authentic to where I'm at. I'm back to shooting a few sessions a week though, it's been helpful to keep my brain busy. If there's anything you can take from this, it's to please let people in. Your problems aren't a burden to the people who love you. And the more we share of ourselves, the more others will be willing to share with us. (I'll make an effort to practice what I preach). Sharing this photo because my dad loved being my blossoms location scout. He would send me iphone photos from all over the city, letting me know which ones were ready. I always felt bad wasting his time, but Acts of Service was clearly his love language. ❤️ #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #grief #cherryblossoms
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One of my faves from E&C's wedding day this past December, which squeaked through only 1 day before restrictions changed again, and all weddings were cancelled. Can't wait to deliver the full gallery soon!⁠
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perfect dress for throwing: @thebridalgallery⁠
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One of my faves from E&C's wedding day this past December, which squeaked through only 1 day before restrictions changed again, and all weddings were cancelled. Can't wait to deliver the full gallery soon!⁠ ⁠ perfect dress for throwing: @thebridalgallery⁠ flowers: @loiskeaneflowers⁠ ⁠ #savebcevents #reopenbcweddings #ubcboathousewedding #olympicoval #richmondoval #thebridalgallery #bridalgalleryweddingdress #covidweddingplanning #covidwedding #vancouverweddings #realcouplesofbc #rockymountainbride #intimatewedding
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There's been a lot of talk in the wedding industry these last few weeks over the devastating effect that Covid has had on our small events-related businesses over the last 2 years. We've all done a lot of adjusting, learning, and making sure we're constantly adapting to (and interpreting) new guidelines, keeping ourselves and our couples safe. ⁠
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Since the beginning I've been fully in support of whatever restrictions are needed. #bekindbecalmbesafe The issue currently though pretty much every sector EXCEPT the wedding & events industry has reopened, when some of these things seem MUCH more risky. (Thousands of screaming maskless fans at a hockey game, for example). ⁠
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It's been almost exactly 1 year since I was interviewed by @ctvvancouver "More uncertainty in Wedding Industry", and sadly almost the exact same interview could be given today. ⁠
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I think @smittenevents put it better than I could myself: "We understand the importance of the rules & restrictions. We understand and respect the strain Covid has put on our healthcare workers and hospitals. We just want to be given the opportunity to reopen with safety plans in place, like every other industry". ⁠
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Some great local planners to follow for more thoughts on this:⁠
@spotlightevents @petitepearlevents @smittenevents⁠
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(Photo from a very safe small wedding @brixandmortarweddings this summer. Under 50 guests, no dancing, no mingling indoors without masks, plexi between tables, vaccinated). ⁠
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There's been a lot of talk in the wedding industry these last few weeks over the devastating effect that Covid has had on our small events-related businesses over the last 2 years. We've all done a lot of adjusting, learning, and making sure we're constantly adapting to (and interpreting) new guidelines, keeping ourselves and our couples safe. ⁠ ⁠ Since the beginning I've been fully in support of whatever restrictions are needed. #bekindbecalmbesafe The issue currently though pretty much every sector EXCEPT the wedding & events industry has reopened, when some of these things seem MUCH more risky. (Thousands of screaming maskless fans at a hockey game, for example). ⁠ ⁠ It's been almost exactly 1 year since I was interviewed by @ctvvancouver "More uncertainty in Wedding Industry", and sadly almost the exact same interview could be given today. ⁠ ⁠ I think @smittenevents put it better than I could myself: "We understand the importance of the rules & restrictions. We understand and respect the strain Covid has put on our healthcare workers and hospitals. We just want to be given the opportunity to reopen with safety plans in place, like every other industry". ⁠ ⁠ Some great local planners to follow for more thoughts on this:⁠ @spotlightevents @petitepearlevents @smittenevents⁠ ⁠ (Photo from a very safe small wedding @brixandmortarweddings this summer. Under 50 guests, no dancing, no mingling indoors without masks, plexi between tables, vaccinated). ⁠ ⁠ #reopenbcweddings #savebcevents #vancouverweddings #covidweddingplanning #bcweddings #bcweddingphotographer #vancouverweddingphotographer #brixvancouver
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What a November it’s been! People are clearly making up for lost time with events, and I’ve been lucky enough to be swamped with them. From outdoor holiday concerts, to awards nights, to bundled up family sessions during the rainiest month on record...it’s been an adventure!
Off to shoot a fundraiser to support the awesome @mycckitchen today, then wrapping up the year next week with another holiday event and a wedding! Phew!
So much thanks to all my clients this year, it’s been WAY more exciting than 2020. 
📸 from the super fun 10yr vow renewal for the delightful head of @uniquelyyoubc She’s the best!
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What a November it’s been! People are clearly making up for lost time with events, and I’ve been lucky enough to be swamped with them. From outdoor holiday concerts, to awards nights, to bundled up family sessions during the rainiest month on record...it’s been an adventure! Off to shoot a fundraiser to support the awesome @mycckitchen today, then wrapping up the year next week with another holiday event and a wedding! Phew! So much thanks to all my clients this year, it’s been WAY more exciting than 2020. 📸 from the super fun 10yr vow renewal for the delightful head of @uniquelyyoubc She’s the best! . . . . . #minnekhadalodgewedding #minnekhadawedding #minnekhada #vancouverweddingphotographer #vancouvereventphotographer #vancouverheadshotphotographer #vancouverfamilyphotographer #covidweddingplanning #momentsovermountains #creativenetworkarc #realcouplesofbc #bcwedding #canonphotographer
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Oh my, THAT. WAS. A. DAY. 👏 I knew when I met Rince & Ken that they were a laid-back, fun couple... but they took on Covid wedding planning like champs and then laughed the whole day away through a rain/windstorm. So many things they planned had to change, and it didn't phase them ONE BIT. These are my people. 

Here are some photos where the weather looks deceivingly pleasant. 😉

Venue: @goldeneaglegolfclubweddings 
Flowers: @westgateflowergarden 
Hair: @claraleungdesigns 
MUA: @makeupbyjocetien 
Gown: @champagneandlace 
Officiant: @ceremoniesbyjoel 
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Oh my, THAT. WAS. A. DAY. 👏 I knew when I met Rince & Ken that they were a laid-back, fun couple... but they took on Covid wedding planning like champs and then laughed the whole day away through a rain/windstorm. So many things they planned had to change, and it didn't phase them ONE BIT. These are my people. 

Here are some photos where the weather looks deceivingly pleasant. 😉

Venue: @goldeneaglegolfclubweddings 
Flowers: @westgateflowergarden 
Hair: @claraleungdesigns 
MUA: @makeupbyjocetien 
Gown: @champagneandlace 
Officiant: @ceremoniesbyjoel 
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Oh my, THAT. WAS. A. DAY. 👏 I knew when I met Rince & Ken that they were a laid-back, fun couple... but they took on Covid wedding planning like champs and then laughed the whole day away through a rain/windstorm. So many things they planned had to change, and it didn't phase them ONE BIT. These are my people. 

Here are some photos where the weather looks deceivingly pleasant. 😉

Venue: @goldeneaglegolfclubweddings 
Flowers: @westgateflowergarden 
Hair: @claraleungdesigns 
MUA: @makeupbyjocetien 
Gown: @champagneandlace 
Officiant: @ceremoniesbyjoel 
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Oh my, THAT. WAS. A. DAY. 👏 I knew when I met Rince & Ken that they were a laid-back, fun couple... but they took on Covid wedding planning like champs and then laughed the whole day away through a rain/windstorm. So many things they planned had to change, and it didn't phase them ONE BIT. These are my people. 

Here are some photos where the weather looks deceivingly pleasant. 😉

Venue: @goldeneaglegolfclubweddings 
Flowers: @westgateflowergarden 
Hair: @claraleungdesigns 
MUA: @makeupbyjocetien 
Gown: @champagneandlace 
Officiant: @ceremoniesbyjoel 
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Oh my, THAT. WAS. A. DAY. 👏 I knew when I met Rince & Ken that they were a laid-back, fun couple... but they took on Covid wedding planning like champs and then laughed the whole day away through a rain/windstorm. So many things they planned had to change, and it didn't phase them ONE BIT. These are my people. 

Here are some photos where the weather looks deceivingly pleasant. 😉

Venue: @goldeneaglegolfclubweddings 
Flowers: @westgateflowergarden 
Hair: @claraleungdesigns 
MUA: @makeupbyjocetien 
Gown: @champagneandlace 
Officiant: @ceremoniesbyjoel 
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Oh my, THAT. WAS. A. DAY. 👏 I knew when I met Rince & Ken that they were a laid-back, fun couple... but they took on Covid wedding planning like champs and then laughed the whole day away through a rain/windstorm. So many things they planned had to change, and it didn't phase them ONE BIT. These are my people. 

Here are some photos where the weather looks deceivingly pleasant. 😉

Venue: @goldeneaglegolfclubweddings 
Flowers: @westgateflowergarden 
Hair: @claraleungdesigns 
MUA: @makeupbyjocetien 
Gown: @champagneandlace 
Officiant: @ceremoniesbyjoel 
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Oh my, THAT. WAS. A. DAY. 👏 I knew when I met Rince & Ken that they were a laid-back, fun couple... but they took on Covid wedding planning like champs and then laughed the whole day away through a rain/windstorm. So many things they planned had to change, and it didn't phase them ONE BIT. These are my people. 

Here are some photos where the weather looks deceivingly pleasant. 😉

Venue: @goldeneaglegolfclubweddings 
Flowers: @westgateflowergarden 
Hair: @claraleungdesigns 
MUA: @makeupbyjocetien 
Gown: @champagneandlace 
Officiant: @ceremoniesbyjoel 
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Oh my, THAT. WAS. A. DAY. 👏 I knew when I met Rince & Ken that they were a laid-back, fun couple... but they took on Covid wedding planning like champs and then laughed the whole day away through a rain/windstorm. So many things they planned had to change, and it didn't phase them ONE BIT. These are my people. 

Here are some photos where the weather looks deceivingly pleasant. 😉

Venue: @goldeneaglegolfclubweddings 
Flowers: @westgateflowergarden 
Hair: @claraleungdesigns 
MUA: @makeupbyjocetien 
Gown: @champagneandlace 
Officiant: @ceremoniesbyjoel 
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Oh my, THAT. WAS. A. DAY. 👏 I knew when I met Rince & Ken that they were a laid-back, fun couple... but they took on Covid wedding planning like champs and then laughed the whole day away through a rain/windstorm. So many things they planned had to change, and it didn't phase them ONE BIT. These are my people. Here are some photos where the weather looks deceivingly pleasant. 😉 Venue: @goldeneaglegolfclubweddings Flowers: @westgateflowergarden Hair: @claraleungdesigns MUA: @makeupbyjocetien Gown: @champagneandlace Officiant: @ceremoniesbyjoel . . . . . . #covidweddingplanning #covidwedding #goldeneagle #goldeneaglegolfclubweddings #goldeneaglewedding #pittlake #pittlakeweddingphotos #pittlakewedding #pittmeadowsweddingphotographer #teaceremony #rainywedding #rainyweddingday #vancouverweddingphotographer #dirtybootsandmessyhair #madewithmagmod
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What is it with 2021 weddings bringing us either heat waves or storms?!?!
These two are getting married today! 🎉
They knew planning an October wedding ran the risk of rain, but they're just grateful to have 48 friends and family at their outdoor ceremony, umbrellas and all! Got my rain boots ready!
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What is it with 2021 weddings bringing us either heat waves or storms?!?! These two are getting married today! 🎉 They knew planning an October wedding ran the risk of rain, but they're just grateful to have 48 friends and family at their outdoor ceremony, umbrellas and all! Got my rain boots ready! . . . . . #raincouver #yvrwedding #covidweddings #covidweddingplanning #falsecreek #olympicvillage #olympicvillagevancouver #olympicvillageengagement #falsecreekseawall #goldeneaglewedding #goldeneagle #pittmeadowswedding #pittmeadowsweddingphotographer #rainywedding
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