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Charlene + Sean // Whistler Engagement

February 14, 2020
Engagement  ·  Featured  ·  Photography

We met last year for a ‘quick’ meet and greet but ended up chatting and bonding for ages. We then talked back and forth over the months trying to determine the PERFECT spot for the engagement photos. We ended up traveling up the beautiful Sea-to-Sky highway to Whistler, BC. Staying at the Nita Lake Lodge was the perfect destination for us!

From the moment we showed up until the moment we left it was a idyllic winter wonderland! The snowflakes were falling, the lights reflecting and fluffy powder covered every surface. . Charlene and Sean live in London, UK and were scheduled to fly home the day after next so even though there was a winter storm warning, we put on our boots and scarves and adventured the outdoors. After a few clicks of the shutter, we have them snuggled up, having piggy backs and we all laughed until our stomachs hurt and stayed perfectly warm and content. We may have started with calm and collected but we ended with them letting their hair down and rolling in the 2′ snow drifts and giddy with the shots we got!!! So much love for these two! It was the perfect way of embracing the snow storm before flying home to England.


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Kate Paterson | Vancouver BC Wedding Photographer

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Getting ready photos? They’re not just makeup to Getting ready photos? They’re not just makeup touch-ups and dress zips.
They’re the quiet glances, deep breaths, and little moments that mark the shift from “fiancé” to “bride.”

You might wonder—is it really worth capturing these parts of the day?
Here’s my honest take:

PROS:
→ It’s a slow, gentle start to a big day
→ Emotions are fresh and real
→ You’re surrounded by your people—your closest circle
→ The details shine (rings, perfume, florals, heirlooms)

CONS:
→ Honestly? There aren’t many.

If we plan your timeline with intention, this part becomes one of the most meaningful chapters of the day.
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Golden hour just knows how to show up. Sam brought Golden hour just knows how to show up.
Sam brought her calm energy to this session—and watching her with her little one was such a reminder of how much love lives in the in-between moments.

The way she snuggles her babe, the way she laughs—it’s the kind of stuff you’ll never regret capturing.
Motherhood doesn’t slow down, but you can absolutely hit pause like this.
Not every champagne pop goes to plan… and that’s okay 😅

This groom gave it everything—but when the bottle didn’t spray, he improvised (by throwing it out of the bottle lol and honestly, I’m not mad about it. It was hilarious!

Want the spray and the sparkle on your wedding day? 

Here’s your 3-step champagne pop guide for wedding-day magic:
	1	Chill your bottle beforehand (this builds pressure for a good spray).
	2	Loosen the cage and hold the bottle at a 45° angle, away from faces.
	3	Once the cork pops, quickly place your thumb over the opening and give it a gentle shake—just like a garden hose. Instant celebration!

Whether it’s picture-perfect or pure chaos, these are the moments you’ll be laughing about for years.
There’s something so timeless about a woman in h There’s something so timeless about a woman in her wedding gown—before the music plays, before the guests arrive, before the day officially begins.

It’s that quiet space where emotions stir, anticipation builds, and the beauty of this chapter really sinks in.

This bridal session was all of that and more—soft light, still air, and the reminder that being fully present in your day is what makes it unforgettable.

Don’t rush these moments. Let’s give you the space to take it all in, and remember how it felt.

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