Beloved Photography

Beloved Photography - RSS http://belovedphoto.com/blog/ en Copyright 2011 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:55:43 -0700 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification time for a change hello beloved friends!

I have some big news, something that's been in the works for awhile now and that I'm so excited to share. Beloved Photography will now be known at Shannon Yau Photography. Why the change? You'll find the brief answer on my new blog (here!) but I will say that it was time for change. I will forever call this photography venture of mine an adventure and with that comes growth and change.

Beloved will always hold a soft spot in my heart but I'm so excited to share this new identity. It's beautifully crafted and feels so me. :)

So please go check out the new www.shannonyau.com and let me know what you think.

Oh, and don't forget to update your bookmarks!

]]> http://belovedphoto.com/blog/2011/08/time-for-a-change.html http://belovedphoto.com/blog/2011/08/time-for-a-change.html Beloved boudoir family personal weddings Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:55:43 -0700 Nicole and Aaron {Hitched!} Nicole and Aaron were married last weekend on what was pretty much the perfect summer day. Sun shining, blue skies, light breeze; you probably couldn't ask for anything more. It was a day filled with friends, family and many laughs. Nicole looked absolutely stunning and her dress, ah! so beautiful. Aaron, the dapper groom, had that look when he saw Nicole for the first time that gets me every time. I don't think I'll ever get bored of seeing that look.

Stories were told, games played, and many hugs given. The things weddings are made of and the things I feel privileged to witness. To finish it off I hitched a ride on the back of a golf cart, and that pretty much solidifies a good day in my books.

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These two are getting married later this fall and I am so excited for their wedding. For now their beloved session.

ps. I also wanted to share that I was thrilled to have Katharine and Justin's beloved session featured on Wedding Obsession yesterday. woot! :)

]]> http://belovedphoto.com/blog/2011/07/laurie-and-richard-beloved-session.html http://belovedphoto.com/blog/2011/07/laurie-and-richard-beloved-session.html Beloved beloved calgary engagement photographer Tue, 12 Jul 2011 23:17:54 -0700 Sarah and Craig {Calgary Wedding} I am reminded on a daily basis of how small a world we live in. Case in point: Sarah and Craig. Craig and I went to elementary school together and our parents still live only a couple blocks apart. Is that how we connected for their wedding? Nope! That happened because Sarah's aunt works with Kyle's mom. Like I said, small world.

Sarah wanted to be an actress. She moved to New York, persuing her dream and then eventually ended up back home in Calgary. Craig had a party one night and guess who came with a mutual friend, Sarah of course; and as they say, the rest is history.

These two were married at the beautiful Heritage Pointe Golf Club. Unfortunately it started pouring only a few minutes before the ceremony was scheduled to start, fortunately they had a backup plan and were able to move everyone inside. The rain didn't last though and just as we started their photos this gorgeous post-storm sun came out.

This post has taken me awhile to get together because there were just so many photos I loved. Enjoy!

This handkerchief was Sarah's mom's from her own wedding!

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]]> http://belovedphoto.com/blog/2011/07/katharine-and-justin-beloved-session.html http://belovedphoto.com/blog/2011/07/katharine-and-justin-beloved-session.html Beloved beloved calgary engagement photographer calgary wedding photographer downtown calgary photography Sun, 03 Jul 2011 10:27:32 -0700 Nicole and Aaron {Calgary engagement photographer} A few shots of Nicole and Aaron. Nicole and I met way back in the awkward years of junior high. At one point I had a pixie cut (pixie cut and curly hair = VERY BAD IDEA!) I don't remember Nicole having any awkward haircuts so maybe she escaped junior high unscathed.

Nicole and Aaron met at UVIC but have made Calgary home. They'll be getting married later this summer and I can't wait to be there. Not only will I get to witness these two get hitched, but as a bonus I might just get to see a few old faces I haven't seen in years.

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]]> http://belovedphoto.com/blog/2011/06/nicole-and-aaron-calgary-engagement-photographer.html http://belovedphoto.com/blog/2011/06/nicole-and-aaron-calgary-engagement-photographer.html Beloved beloved calgary engagement photographer calgary wedding photographer Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:03:18 -0700 Alicia and Allan {Calgary wedding photographer} Alicia and Allan. I adore these two. I think Alicia will go down in my books as my most organized bride, ever. Allan, when he looks at Alicia, grins from ear to ear. They're also the most laid back couple, case in point, Alicia may have slipped and fell flat on her back during their portraits; her response - laughter! The bridal party was great too, braving an army of mosquitos for me, and never once questioned my direction into even longer grass.

They were married a couple weekends ago, on a day where the threat of rain lingered. Mother nature was on our side though; with timing that couldn't have been more perfect, we stepped out of the car to begin their portraits to see the clouds part and the sun appear.

The day was double special for Alicia's family. She picked this day for her wedding because it was also her grandmother's birthday and they celebrated with an amazing cake, just for her!

It was such an honor to be there for this wedding, and I wish these two a lifetime of joy together.

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]]> http://belovedphoto.com/blog/2011/06/alicia-and-allan-calgary-wedding-photographer.html http://belovedphoto.com/blog/2011/06/alicia-and-allan-calgary-wedding-photographer.html weddings calgary wedding photographer fish creek park wedding Sun, 19 Jun 2011 21:23:08 -0700 Sarah and Craig {calgary wedding preview}

More to come soon!

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Jeff and I go way back, like back to my birth back. He's my cousin, one of two that I grew up with. (I know, we have a HUGE family!).

Jeff and Maria met at university, in Ontario, where they decided to stay because according to Jeff "Calgary sucks". Because of this I don't get to see them very often so when they asked if I would come to Vegas to shoot their wedding of course I said yes!

We started the day at Caesar's Palace, where I'm pretty sure their room was right above the infamous Hangover roof. After the ceremony we ventured out of the city to red rock canyon. I still can't really get over how driving 30 minutes can take you to this completely breathtaking, beautiful place. Next time you're in Vegas you must go, it is so worth it!

Afterwards we returned to Joe's for some amazing food and the reception.

I wasn't sure what it would be like to shoot family, but it was such a great experience.

Congrats you guys, it was a beautiful day and I was honored to be there.

ps. shout out to cousin Ron (second of two cousins) who carried my backpack around for me all day. You may have just convinced me I need an assistant! :)

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]]> http://belovedphoto.com/blog/2011/06/you-are-my-beloved-calgary-engagement-photographer.html http://belovedphoto.com/blog/2011/06/you-are-my-beloved-calgary-engagement-photographer.html Beloved beloved session Calgary engagement photographer Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:17:24 -0700 Alicia and Allan preview {Calgary wedding photographer} One of Alicia and Allan from yesterday. What started off as a grey day became the perfect day for a wedding.

So many more to share... coming soon!

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Right now I'm writing from my las vegas hotel room, relaxing after yesterday's amazing wedding. There will be so many more to come, but here's one of Jeff and Maria at Red Rock Canyon. I loved that we had the opportunity to get off the strip. Just a short drive brought us to this incredible landscape and space to breathe.

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cuteness level: 11 out of 10.

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It started with a timmy's cup, a rolled rim, and... a free donut! Definitely a good omen for the day to come.

Jacklyn and Chris were married a week ago. It was a bitterly cold day, but it could not dampen the spirits of this lovely couple. An early ceremony followed by a lunch reception was the perfect way for all their family and friends to spend a Saturday.

Mary and Debbie from Lavish did an amazing job of putting all the details together and it was such a pleasure to work with them on this one.

I adored so many details of this wedding, the Betsey Johnson bridesmaid dresses, the Jimmy Choo shoes, the flowers, the cake!

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