Love right across the river: Megan & Patrick engagement session

I am not sure how Megan & Patrick found me, however the way I am so very glad they did! These two are planning an amazing wedding this fall I am so excited to be a part of. From the location to the officiant it is going to be a rad day! I knew we had to do something special for their engagement session, so when the couple suggested an old historic building with in a stones throw from their place in Vancouver I thought it was a great idea. They live right downtown with in walking distance of some great art spots and pubs. I have to admit I have not spent a ton of time in Vancouver, normally just popping up and back to friends houses, it is a great city! I am so glad these two are so passionate about their city and wanted to include it in their session.

Here are a few of my favorites so far:

These doors belong to the Academy building. I have heard quite a few of my Vancouver photographer friends talk about this being a great place to shoot and never had a chance since it is out of my normal area. The building is beautiful, lots of great spots to shoot. It also has an amazing history that Megan shared with me.

smoochy + jumpy + sassy (all very important technical photography terms.)

they are super cute right?!

I just loved this old building, and of course the adorable couple.

Couples always have better more natural smiles when they are looking at each other, and these two were no exception.

Once we were done shooting at the Academy we headed into downtown. Megan & Patrick are really proud of their downtown and wanted to include it in their session. Again I am so glad we did, I love this crazy blue wall. Apparently it is in the middle of a mural project? It will be fun to see how it turns out.

Megan’s dress was too perfect for a silhouette shot.

We also found a nice rooftop spot for some skyline sunset photos.

And we ended with a little steamy hallway set. Of course we really ended in giggles, but the view from above was too not to capture.

Megan & Patrick thanks for being up for anything! I had a great time hanging out with the two of you in your hood. I can not wait for your wedding in September, I can already tell it is going to be an amazing event. I hope you love these as much as I do.  As I do for all my new folks. I will hook up a little comment challenge. If you can get 25 people to comment on this post I will cover an 11×14 wall print on the house! So leave some love people, these two are totally worth it.

xo em