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tara cronica photoshoot

Monday, August 9th, 2010

I have been a bad blogger! I am now playing a bit of catch up!

In July, I had the pleasure of working with three amazing women (Bonnie, Tracy & Jacquie)  who co-author a throught provoking blog called Tara Cronica. If you haven’t checked them out, you need to! I took some headshots, and a group shots for their site.

Here are some images from the day, and a link to something that could have been awful on the way back from the session. I also managed to capture some really cool photos of Bob. However, I will blog more about him later. He was really cool.

Thank you lovelies for the wonderful evening together.

delightfully,

cathy

sweet 16

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

C’s Grandma asked me to shoot some headshots for her, and to also capture some images of her granddaughter C.

Sweet 16.

So, plans were made. C and her Grandma got all beautified at a local spa together, and then, off we headed to my very favourite spot in Langley. As a fun bonus, C’s friend R came along for some photo fun! The evening was awesome, and a lot of laughter  (and straightfaced, focused looks and coaching) ensued. All in the name of fun! It was a beautiful evening!

Thank you so much to D, C and R for spending the evening with me. I have posted a few of my faves below.

with delight,

cathy

Grandchildren are the dots that connect the lines from generation to generation. ~Lois Wyse

adam & lesley | 1st anniversary shoot

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

When my photo BFF Lesley and I met for coffee at the local Starbucks one night, she had a question for me. “Would you photograph Adam and I for our one year anniversary that was coming up in June?” Ummmm…and  the only thing that ran through my mind was, ..this friend wanted Jasmine Star to shoot her wedding. That didn’t work out, because of the travel, so who then shoots their wedding? The Jamie Delaine. Ummm, you want ME to do WHAT? LOL. I felt kind of nervous all of a sudden! Oh, and Lesley also happens to be an amazing photographer herself!  Ahhhh! Shooting for other photographers always makes me a bit nervous. Not that I cannot do it, but because I want them to LOVE their images, and of course the experience of working with me. It was truly an honour to be asked. So, thank you Lesley and Adam!

The shoot date we had planned…rained out. More like soaked us out. Not a chance, bad-west coast rainy day. Totally June-uary weather for sure. Bummer indeed. So, we rescheduled to the following week, which was following Saturday, July 3rd. Thankfully this date was a beautiful day! Whew. I had scouted two really great locations and off we went! First to a really cool abandoned gas station, and then to a hazelnut grove. For some wine, cheese and bread. Except this wasn’t any old bottle of wine. It was one bottle of a few bottles of wine that their wedding guests had signed the day they got married. So, it was a very special bottle, uncorked in the hazelnut field. Delightful.

Thank you both for inviting me to your special anniversary party for two. Thank you for inviting me to share in your goodies, and for the lovely conversation in that beautiful grove. I day I will not likely forget.

Happy Anniversary to two wonderful people I am proud to call friends.

Cathy xo

Here are some of my favourites from their day!

breathe couture shoot

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

I had the pleasure of working with what we call TEAM AWESOME on Monday, June 28th. I was asked to do a shoot featuring some amazing accessory pieces that Jennifer Koning had created. She wanted a vintage-look theme for the shoot, and OH, how it all came together. Honoured to be asked to work with such a wonderful team of professionals, and thankful for the referral. Together, with Jenn, our team including two beautiful models, make up and hair peeps, and a stylist. The shoot took place at one of my favourite little places EVER, the  Little White House in Fort Langley, BC.

To check out Breathe Couture, the Etsy shop here, or on twitter. The pieces are such statement pieces, and just gorgeous. A lot of blood, sweat and tears went into those pieces. Thank you also to Maryanne of Stimuli Magazine for taking some sweet behind-the-scenes look at the shoot which you can see below.

Thanks again TEAM AWESOME.


Here is a gallery of my faves from the day!

langley grad 2010 | J

Friday, July 16th, 2010

I always like to expand my knowledge, and shoot other photo sessions that get me out there, trying new things. And so when I saw that a friend’s daughter was graduating, I jumped at the chance to photograph a graduating grade 12! The evening was wonderful, and we had the chance to shoot in the most beautiful golden light. Congratulations on your grad J! All the best as you work towards all of your hopes and dreams! Cathy xo

Thank you to Scarlett Ballantyne for doing J’s beautiful make up and hair. To see all the images large, be sure to click on the gallery photos below.

langley portrait photography | meet my friend wendy russell

Friday, February 12th, 2010

I wanted to get this post up mid week, however life got in the way a bit! You see I have been running a lot more than normal. So, regular blogging goes by the wayside! My bad!

Please meet my wonderful, beautiful and talented friend Wendy Russell. She is the super fun, super fab, tv host of She’s Crafty.

Style Cat Wendy Russell is also a wardrobe and interior stylist, home stager and organizer. We go way back (Hey W!!), back to our ’single digit days’ when we took a jazz dance class together. Her sister Toby also took the class, along with my sister. We also went to high school together, and have survived the busy years!  We go WAY back, and I just love her dearly.

Wendy has always been crafty and full of talent. I call her my famous friend. She also acts, and also  has her own awesome business called Style Cat Co. I am so proud of her, and all that she manages to do. She is beautiful friend, and I just wanted you all to get to know her a bit better. The world needs to know more about Wendy!

When Wendy called me up last week, and asked if I could shoot some headshots for an upcoming job for her, I was happy to help! It gave us a chance to hang out, laugh (like we always do when we are together) and spend some time catching up. Always a pleasure Wendy!

So, here she is!

P.S. You can follow Wendy on twitter @StyleCatInc, and I am also on twitter @cathyempey

Cathy xo

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featured | rock ‘n roll bride

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

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I am so happy to share with you all, this! As you all know, this has to be one of my very favourites sessions EVER!

Thank you to Kat of Rock ‘n Roll Bride for sharing my photographs with your readers! You know I just love your blog, and it is just so inspirational to me.

Cathy xo

langley portait photographer | a few more to enjoy

Monday, November 9th, 2009

I had to share a few more! She is too gorgeous not to!

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Enjoy!

Cathy xo

P.S. Next up on the blog, images from the first ever mini boudoir sessions!

langley portrait photographer | colour version

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

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It was hard to choose! So, there! I just love feeling of this one so much!

langley portrait photography | sneak peek

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

I am really excited to share with you all, a few more images from a really fun halloween shoot with the lovely L. You will have to agree she is just amazing!

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I would have to say that out of all of the sessions I have done, to-date, this has to be way up there as my favourite type that is for sure. If you are interested in creating a STYLIZED shoot (created custom–just for you! ) Let’s talk. I would LOVE to DREAM up one with you. This would also be fun to do as a couple, or as a group of friends, sisters. You get the picture I’m sure.

Enjoy,

Cathy xo