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    kristenelizabethphotography

    WEDDING+ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER
    First dances and why they matter.✨ A topic that First dances and why they matter.✨

A topic that seems to come up a lot when I’m chatting with my couples is whether or not to do a first dance with their parents or other special people (besides the couple themselves). 

I hear it often, “We’re worried that people are going to be bored while we’re dancing with our parents, so we’re thinking of skipping it,” or something to that effect. 

And I’m here to tell you, if they don’t want to watch, they can look somewhere else, go to the bathroom, have a drink, or sit patiently and wait. 

My advice?

DO👏 WHAT 👏 YOU 👏 WANT!! 

Some people are into traditions, some people aren’t. Some people have unique relationships with their parents, so they may skip it, or some may have lost their parents. The point is, if you actually want to have a first dance with someone important, have that dance!! Don’t miss out on a moment that you will hold dearly in your heart because of what your guests might think. You’re doing yourself a disservice. Your wedding day should be about you and your partner, and anything + everything that matters to you.

Whether you choose to have one or not, it doesn’t matter. As long as your choice aligns with you, your values and what will make your heart happy. 

Buttt. If you do choose to have a special first dance, I promise you won’t regret it. Just look at Sarah and her Dad, special memories in their hearts for a lifetime.
    Calling for rain on the day your shoot is planned? Calling for rain on the day your shoot is planned?? 

Bummer, I know. 

You’re not the only one who loves that perfect sunset. But have you ever considered how much fun you could still have if it rains? 

Going with the flow is so much more fun and if it rains, why not embrace it, and have fun with it??

One of the perks of shooting in the rain (I’m not talking torrential downpour here) is that you get an amazingly moody vibe in your photos. In most cases, you won’t be fighting with harsh light either. Andddd it’s a great way to stay close to your sweetheart in an attempt to stay dry since I only have one umbrella for you two to share.🤍

So the next time it’s going to rain and you’ve got your photos planned, maybe just embrace it and try something different for yourselves!
    Literally. This couldn’t be more true. And if yo Literally. This couldn’t be more true. And if you don’t believe me, ask my husband. He’s constantly asking me when the day will exist that I’m not editing.🤷‍♀️

Photographers amirighttttt?
    Don’t take my word for it! See what my clients Don’t take my word for it! 

See what my clients have to say about working with me. You can check out reviews on the @weddingwirecanada app, or a quick search on google for Kristen Elizabeth Photography. 

Thank you to all my amazing couples who have left reviews of their experience with me. I truly appreciate it, and so do future couples searching for the right photographer for them. 🤍

If you’ve worked with me before, and haven’t yet left me a review, I’d love to hear from you!
    Just incase.✌️ Lol this audio made me chuckle Just incase.✌️

Lol this audio made me chuckle so I had fun with it. I also realized I need to work wayyyy more on my BTS footage. 

Happy Monday!!✌️
    Yesterday’s summer like weather got me SO pumped Yesterday’s summer like weather got me SO pumped for summer sessions. I’m looking forward to more steamy beach shoots and documenting intimate moments with my couples this year. 

Have you considered doing a couples beach shoot? Reach out if you’d like to learn more about the experience with me. 🤍
    What do I do you ask? Elopements, small intimate What do I do you ask? 

Elopements, small intimate weddings, backyard weddings, engagement sessions + steamy couples sessions. 

As long as these celebrations are unique and true to who you are, you can count me in!! I’m here for the couples that want to embrace who they are, and aren’t worried about following tradition. 

Follow @kristenelizabethphotography for more content like this. 

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    Swipe to see some of my favs from Nina + Mikes mea Swipe to see some of my favs from Nina + Mikes meaningful, but simple city elopement. 
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These two started their day off taking it easy, nibbling on food and getting ready at their best friends Tony + Mike’s place.
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They made it legal at the city hall + we took some fun pictures uptown with their besties and just the two of them.
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Then we headed back to  Tony + Mike’s, where a few days prior we set up romantic lighting to set the mood for them to exchange their vows. It was so simple and so perfect, and they were able to exchange words of love without holding back. 
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They finished off the with a sage ceremony, champagne pop, and lit a preroll named “white wedding”. 
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I’ve said it before, but I 10/10 recommend marrying your best friend with yourselves in mind first. Plan the day of your dreams, not the day you think others want to see from you. 
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Reach out if you want to know more about having a wedding your way 🤍
    But seriously, running your own business is no eas But seriously, running your own business is no easy task. I wear so many hats as a photographer: there’s the actual taking of photos, and then there’s culling, editing, delivering, emails, inquiries, education, crafting timelines, consults, styled shoots, social media, Pinterest, website updates and blog posts, accounting and I’m sure I’m missing some.

While some days it feels impossible to manage, working with amazing couples makes every second of it worth it. When you do what you love, and you’re passionate about it, it truly makes all the difference. 

Have fun with this trending reel for your own business and what applies to you!
    “Sunsets are proof that endings can often be bea “Sunsets are proof that endings can often be beautiful too.”
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― Beau Taplin
    Kristen here👋🏼 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I Kristen here👋🏼
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It’s been a while since I showed up with a photo of me, and this has also made me realize I need new photos of me! In the meantime, here’s me in my happy place - travelling and exploring a new place. 
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For those who are new here or don’t know me too well, here’s a few fun facts you might not know about me. 
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1. I am TERRIFIED of flying. I get super nervous when I start boarding any plane, and even the slightest bit of turbulence has me thinking it’s over. I have yet to let it stop me, I’ve been on 60+ flights and travelled basically as far from home as I could get - New Zealand. My love for travel overrides my fear thank goodness!! 
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2. I LOVE food and cooking. I spend a lot of time in the kitchen. I love experimenting with new flavours, and love cooking from all different countries and cultures. I don’t like eating the same things all the time, so the kitchen is my playground. I also get extreme joy from cooking traditional foods and recipes that remind me of family, my childhood and touch on my roots. I think it’s so important to connect with our roots. 
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3. I most definitely have arachnophobia. Many years ago I got a pet tarantula for 9 months in an attempt to overcome my fear. It didn’t work. It did help make me less afraid and not want to squash every spider I see, but I’m still terrified. 
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4. I don’t like when my food touches on my plate. Some things are acceptable, most are not. I’m not going to go on longer because no one seems to get me. 😂
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5. Last summer I forgot a spare outfit for a styled shoot I was doing. I slipped on the ground and split my jumpsuit right down the middle, exposing me in all the wrong places. I’m still haunted by this memory, but laugh hard about it too. I don’t ever leave for a shoot without a spare outfit, and I keep it to EXTRA STRETCHY for my bottom half. 
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Happy Saturday 🤍
    "You know you're in love when you can't fall aslee "You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams."

—Dr. Seuss
    This classic and vintage look gets me every time 🤩

I absolutely love the look of it, whos with me?🙋🏼‍♀️
    We are always giving brides so much love, but how We are always giving brides so much love, but how about the groom?? 

Here’s some shots of Matt shortly before we headed to see Sarah for their first look, let’s give him some love!
    I don't think I'll ever be able to get over views I don't think I'll ever be able to get over views like these.✨

Have you been thinking about eloping some place beautiful, but feel torn because you still want to have a celebration with family and friends? 

When you chose to Elope, you CAN have both. 

You could choose an easily accessible (but breathtaking) location so your guests can join you OR you and your partner could have an amazing adventure, exchanging your vows just you two, and plan a celebration at a different time. 

The possibilities are endless when you step outside of the traditional wedding box, and I’m here to help guide you through planning a memorable experience. 

If you could choose anywhere in the world to get married, where would it be? Let me know in the comments. ✌️
    Sabrina + Jerry ✨ Talk about a fun and steamy s Sabrina + Jerry ✨

Talk about a fun and steamy session with these two, and no outfit planning necessary 😂✌️. I will be opening up these sessions again for the summer if you are interested in having some fun couple's photos taken. This session is one of my favvvv couples sessions to date, we had so much fun being silly and free, and it was a great chance for these two to spend time connecting. 

Head over to the link in my bio and contact me for more information!
    Having a special ceremony is something everyone sh Having a special ceremony is something everyone should consider doing for their wedding. There are so many unique ways to personalize your day. 

Jordanna and Scott both took soil from their family farms and put it together as they planted a tree. It symbolized joining their families into one. This was something I've never seen done before which I absolutely loved. After getting to know the two of them, and learning how important their families and farming is to them, this was truly so special. 

Always fun seeing something new. If you want to add something special to your ceremony or your day, but you’re unsure of what - reach out, I’d love to help you find something unique!
    Every bride now that restrictions are lifted and w Every bride now that restrictions are lifted and we can dance again, am I right?!

If you’re attending a wedding this year, I sincerely hope you get up and move a little. 💃💃
    So in love with these two and how magical there se So in love with these two and how magical there session was deep in the Forest surrounded by nature 🤍 I always enjoy adding a little bit of adventure into my sessions- it makes for such a fun and memorable time!
    Could not have dreamt of a more perfect day for th Could not have dreamt of a more perfect day for these two.

I also absolutely love when couples take their time exiting down the aisle, dance away, or sip champagne. If you don’t already know, I’m a HUGE fan of doing what YOU want and saying f*ck it. So why not boogie down the aisle, these are YOUR moments! 

Congratulations to Renata and Shawn! 🤍
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