U of A Engagement. Kim & Wes.

They have been an inspirational constant for all their friends for longer than anyone can remember. I met Kim & Wes through mutual friends many years ago, and now that I think of it, even their names sound more melodic together: “Kim-and-Wes. Nice to meet you. Kim-and-Wes.”

They were my supporters and kind fans even before I became a full-time wedding photographer… I remember having a little underground Edmonton gallery show for friends that was more about wine & cheese than my art… I was so excited when Kim bought one of my black & white New York prints for a whooping $50. Shizam!

It’s such an honor to document the love of these two incredibly radiant friends…

Coming to Edmonton from Vancouver for their engagement session, I was excited to finally shoot in sunny weather for a change. Not! It poured all day, forcing us to walk around the gloomy U of A grounds in the rain. Naturally, I couldn’t resist asking Kim & Wes to jump into some puddles, walk through a bit of mud, lean against a few wet brick walls, and kiss under their umbrella…

I can’t wait for their Jasper wedding in a few short weeks!!

Here’s Rob’s sneaky shot … hiding in the bushes is always the cool thing to do. On our way back, we saw five rabbits chilling on the same small patch of grass… Of course we weren’t quick enough to utilize them all as a backdrop, but here’s one in motion! view portfolio |   connect with katya on facebook &   twitter |   email katya