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Welcome to the Blog!

Hey! Brittany here!

So, a little bit about me. I am 21 and a science student who came to the discovery that the more creative side of my brain was calling out under the piles of chemistry and biology textbooks for a bit of relief. So started Brittany Esther Photography - my passion, my sanity, and one way I get to meet awesomely amazing people such as yourself!

I don't have any touching story about how I grew up with a camera practically attached to my wrist; however, I was the wild child in all of the family photos making silly faces, which very well might explain why in my late teens I was often asked to be taking the pictures instead of being in them. As I grew to know more about photography the more I began to cherish the images I had of my own childhood as well as old family photographs (and by old I really mean practically ancient with the starched collars and hoop skirts).

My one hope is that in twenty, forty, eighty years time you and your family can look back at these images and share similar memories and stories that were captured.

There are no ordinary moments ~ Dan Millman

Terra and Terence – Vancouver Couple Photography

Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 2:19am Posted in Engagements, Portraits

Can I start by saying there is an unfair proportion of talent between these two individuals? I am pretty sure their talent is made exponentially more awesome by being together – like their names! Terra is the fabulous wedding and event planner behind Inspired Occasions and Terence is the creativity behind TLAW Photography right here in Calgary.

Turned out  our west coast vacations were happening at the same time so of course we had to schedule a little photo shoot… and Japa Dogs, made popular through the Winter Olympics.

Speaking of the Olympics can I just explain to you the crowning moment of that event for myself? So I was sitting on the edge of my chesterfield (yes, I just called a sofa a chesterfield so I sound über Canadian, as I sit here drinking Canadian Maple Tea), and we had just gone into overtime. Now you have to imagine me literally gripping the edge of my seat, probably squealing/yelling/chanting while half near tears at the thought of losing and all of my Canadian pride going down the drain to admit defeat to my American friends. There was no way I was going to look away from that screen even if there was a jumbo jet landing in my living room. No way. So, Iginla has the puck, he passes it to Crosby AND…. *blue screen* “Your television has timed out due to inactivity. If you wish to continue watching please press ‘Continue’”. No flipping way! It is a wonder the remote still has that button. Well, I was greeted to cheering and a sea of red and white.  Hooray Canada! Sorry I missed out on that glorious moment!

Back to Japa Dogs. So Japa Dogs are hot dogs with a serious twist and difficult to pronounce names. If you ever find yourself in Vancouver you must have one.

Now back to the couple.

Didn’t get enough of their awesomeness? That’s okay! Because next week I will be posting some images taken with my Mamiya from this session!

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September 2, 2010 - 9:35 am Kirstie - Adorable session Brittany. Terra is such a sweet calm thoughtful creative ethical professional to work with. They look like such a sweet couple.

September 2, 2010 - 10:20 am Brandy - These are awesome! Great photos and a great couple!

September 2, 2010 - 10:31 am Stefano Choi - You have some serious style and talent Brit. Love the set and thanks for sharing.

September 2, 2010 - 10:37 am Anna Michalska - Haha, ok I love that series of him walking away from her then comes back. SO cute!!

September 2, 2010 - 10:54 am TLAW - Killer! I'm so happy our timing worked out in Vancouver! Thanks for capturing our 3rd anniversary for us in perfect fashion. Next time, you will be required to order the Love Meat from Japadog if only because its the only one you can pronounce :)

September 2, 2010 - 11:12 am Shelley - I love these! Great job capturing these two!

September 2, 2010 - 12:23 pm Mary - awwww you two are adorable. love ya both, and congrats on 3 years!

September 2, 2010 - 6:37 pm Evelyn Clark - Oh Em Gee -- Brittany, you really did a phenomenal job capturing these two!!! I love Terra's criss-crossed feet in the first photo :D

September 3, 2010 - 12:39 am julie - yep, they are the cutest! And you're the greatest. How fun that you were there at the same time :)

Haley and Ryan – Vancouver Engagement Photographer

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 3:11am Posted in Engagements

The way he makes her laugh. Oh the way he makes her laugh!

Ryan and Haley have to be made for each other.  The way they just look at each other and burst into laughter.  I am seriously grinning from ear to ear as I post these – their laughter and smiles and grins just radiate that much.

Haley and I have been emailing for a few months now discussing the possibility of doing an engagement session, however, both timing and location were proving to be a problem.  So, when I decided to make a relatively last minute road trip to the west coast I was delighted to hear we could make it happen! Due to work schedules and a jaunt to Washington we decided to go ahead with a mini session which ended up being less than half the time of a normal engagement session.  I think we can all see the naturalness of Haley and Ryan made that shortened time very usable!

When the light was long gone we went for coffee and the best key lime pie I have ever had (and I am quite a fan of key lime pie). I seriously feel like I could have known these two for several years as opposed to an hour.

How lucky am I to have the opportunity to photograph their wedding this coming May? Very. Very very!

Enjoy!

Feel free to leave a comment. I love hearing from ya!

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August 31, 2010 - 3:50 am John McDonald - I think you've got TS down to a science with the 17th photo. Awesome work brit!

August 31, 2010 - 5:16 am Milena Dekic - Haley & Ryan are possibly the cutest couple ever and I want Haley's cardigan, so adorable! You photos are just stunning too and I'm sure they love them. The angles, the lighting, just everything is perfect. If I could steal some of your talent, I totally would :)

August 31, 2010 - 8:13 am Tlaw - Wow!! Beautiful images especially for a shortened session!! They look so natural.

August 31, 2010 - 10:07 am Kelsey Gill - Beautiful!!! I am so excited for the wedding! You both make the family look good!

August 31, 2010 - 10:08 am Kelsey Gill - Oh and the photographer is amazing! She has intense talent!

August 31, 2010 - 12:22 pm Aunt D. - omg, my heart is all a-flutter. Haley was my surrogate baby and I was head over heals in love for the 2nd time in my life (Courtney is my first love..) I kissed your head so much Haley I'm sure the bones are irregular. oops. sorry. Anyways, these photos are exceptional, you look so happy and I am so proud to be Aunt D. and counting (that means Aunt D. to you too Ryan). Much LOVE xoxoxoxo

August 31, 2010 - 12:33 pm courtney - WOW, Good luck choosing one picture - seriously...

August 31, 2010 - 1:45 pm Kevin Ford - The steel building photo set is great, I love how you used the angles of the building and different areas to highlight and bring my attention to the newly engaged couple.

September 1, 2010 - 11:04 am Kevin Mullins - Stunning images - they seem to be so in love and you have captured it so well.

September 1, 2010 - 12:42 pm Lew - Awesome shots of a super-cute couple! LOVE the industrial background!

September 1, 2010 - 7:45 pm Emily Porter - What a GREAT set of photos! I always love a wall of ivy.

September 1, 2010 - 8:58 pm Thomas Lester - What's not to love about a wall of ivy. Even looks great in B&W ;-) Love these images and they are a great looking couple.

September 1, 2010 - 10:26 pm Cassie Rose - Stunning colors and beautiful use of light and the environment - and the couple is gorgeous! Great work. :)

September 1, 2010 - 11:36 pm Joey Chandler - Great job - love the stairs and to corrugated siding. Very, very cool.

September 2, 2010 - 2:18 am Kyle - I am impressed with how you get so many amazing and unique photos out of the one backdrop. Like all the first photos against the ivy. They are ALL good!

September 2, 2010 - 3:17 am Dave Chuidian - Very nice work. She has a wonderful smile and you did an excellent job capturing it!

September 2, 2010 - 7:38 am Mark Gregory - Great colors, processing, and TS. Well... pretty much great everything.

September 2, 2010 - 2:52 pm Paul Rowland - 3rd from the bottom is just awesome. I love the industrial look that metal building lends to the images.

Film

Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 11:39pm Posted in Myself

Pause. Stop.

Take a moment to notice those mundane moments around you.

And. Go.

Two awesome couples photographed in Vancouver will be gracing the blog in the next couple of days so keep checking back!

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August 29, 2010 - 11:41 pm julie - this rules. so do you. repeat.

Suzy and Simon – Lake Louise Wedding Photography

Friday, August 27, 2010 at 9:49pm Posted in Weddings

Words can hardly describe just how beautiful of a day it was when Suzy and Simon pledged their lives to each other in front of their closest family and friends. Not only was the ceremony and reception at one of the most beautiful places in North America, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, but more importantly every detail and moment spoke of the deep connection between these two and George.  What I absolutely love about this couple is despite coming all the way from Bermuda and family flying in from as far away as England, with the weather forecast predicting torrential rain until mid-Friday, they decided to thoroughly enjoy the day whatever came their way. Luckily Alberta provided its predictably unpredictable weather and it was downright gorgeous.

Lauren from Rocky Mountain Weddings did a fabulous job with the details and the Fairmont provided an amazing meal.

Thank you so much Suzy, Simon and George for giving me the opportunity to capture your special day – I can not be more thrilled for your family.

Enjoy!

Thanks for looking! Feel free to leave a comment!

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August 27, 2010 - 9:57 pm chelsey - ooh, the rings on the tree rings is great! love this wedding; what a beautiful location and beautiful couple! and of course, beautiful photography :)

August 27, 2010 - 9:58 pm Svetlana Yanova - You totally rocked the wedding, Brittany! Loooove the tilt shift in these photos! Looking amazing!

August 27, 2010 - 10:06 pm Ben Godkin - Beautiful wedding! Stunning location! Great job capturing the whole story.

August 27, 2010 - 10:26 pm Lindsay - WOW!!! Absolutely brilliant work, Brittany! What a gorgeous couple in a gorgeous location!

August 27, 2010 - 11:07 pm Dani K. - Goodness, girl. You never cease to impress me. GORGEOUS wedding!

August 28, 2010 - 5:19 am Rachel Boekel - Details details... you always manage to capture it all.... The photo of the ceremony from behind is a favorite, great angle. Fab fab fab!

August 28, 2010 - 10:11 am Amber Hughes - Simply amazing work Britt - I love the way you captured this wedding! :)

August 28, 2010 - 11:33 am Kirstie - Your images always have a feeling of quiet calm that I love. Your eye for all the tiny details and moments make you a gifted storyteller.

August 29, 2010 - 1:36 am Heather Elizabeth - Meowza. This wedding was all sorts of out of this world. And your photographs made is 10x cooler. So fantastic.

August 29, 2010 - 3:22 am Rowan - Stunning work. I love your high-key shots. Very cool.

August 29, 2010 - 10:11 am Graymask - Beautiful work, I like you compositions and true natural colors.

August 29, 2010 - 9:55 pm Preston - OUCH! these photos are so beautiful it hurts! awesome work here.

August 30, 2010 - 12:01 am matt shumate - Love the creative compositions you've found to tell the story in such a beautiful & unique way.

August 30, 2010 - 12:02 am Kim Mendoza - Beautiful, inspiring and such great details! Love your work.

August 30, 2010 - 6:27 am Lyn Ismael-Bennett - What a beautiful wedding and awesome location!I love the photos of them on the field of daisies!

August 30, 2010 - 9:03 am Alysha - These are absolutely stunning!! You are extremely talented!

August 30, 2010 - 12:51 pm Paul Von Rieter - Beautiful work... you really know how to work that T/S with some serious elegance. And that last image??? are you kidding me with that?? epic. just epic.

August 30, 2010 - 3:24 pm amy karp - lovely!! so many fav's, but that image of the dress in the mirror is gorgeous!

August 30, 2010 - 4:08 pm gabe aceves - brittany, you really rocked this! what an amazing location for a wedding too. beautiful work.

August 31, 2010 - 1:43 pm Kevin Ford - I love the photographs that you took in the meadow with the trees above and the scenic end to a beautiful wedding with the photograph over the lake. The color in your photographs and attention to the detail of the bride and groom's wedding day is wonderful.

August 31, 2010 - 11:58 pm Paul Rowland - I meant to comment on this when you posted the link to it. This is probably one of the best weddings I've ever seen . Everything about it - all of the images - are perfect and I'm sure the couple will enjoy them greatly.

September 2, 2010 - 1:12 pm Sharla McKee - The most beautiful pictures!!

September 2, 2010 - 11:21 pm Deepa - Love the b/w :) classic :) The first pic of the post just took my breath away