• For the last few days, if you’ve been a regular follower of my page, you’ll have noticed a big ol’ increase in my insta presence! For those of you who have just started following, thank you so much. I hope you enjoy what you’re reading and aren’t too put off by my weird little ramblings. ... Because, you see, the truth is I was always one for words before I was one for images. That is to say, I was a writer before I became a photographer. ... Words are a funny thing though. Sometimes there are many that can be said and sometimes it’s hard to find even one or two. ... For almost twenty years I lost my words which is how I came to photography. But, in an exciting turn of events the words are back and now I find myself trying to combine my two passions in this thing I have the cheek to call a “career”. Because how can a career consist of doing two things you love the most? Kind of feels like I’m cheating a little bit 😉 ... Regardless, the point of this post is this. This account IS, by and large, my photography account. I just like to use a lotta words while I’m here. If you’d like to follow my account that’s all about the words (with a few photos), then please do head over to @sarahwaytewrites (you can thank @catalystcarla for that name!). ... Oh, and please do enjoy this winter river photograph from my first few days here in Chilliwack. ... ... ... #chilliwack #chilliwackbc #ycw #ilovebc #canada #britishcolumbia #chilliwackphotographer #fraservalley #fraseyvalleyphotographer #newgirlintown #englishgirlincanada #storytellingphotography #vancouverbc #vancouver_canada #canada_gram #canada_photolovers #wonderfulplacestogo #topworlddestinations #waitingontheworld #capture_today #awesome_shot #livetotravel #globetrotters #lonelyplanettraveller #ipulledoverforthis #photographyisart #lookatthelight #travelphotooftheday #explorebc #hellobc
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    For the last few days, if you’ve been a regular follower of my page, you’ll have noticed a big ol’ increase in my insta presence! For those of you who have just started following, thank you so much. I hope you enjoy what you’re reading and aren’t too put off by my weird little ramblings. ... Because, you see, the truth is I was always one for words before I was one for images. That is to say, I was a writer before I became a photographer. ... Words are a funny thing though. Sometimes there are many that can be said and sometimes it’s hard to find even one or two. ... For almost twenty years I lost my words which is how I came to photography. But, in an exciting turn of events the words are back and now I find myself trying to combine my two passions in this thing I have the cheek to call a “career”. Because how can a career consist of doing two things you love the most? Kind of feels like I’m cheating a little bit 😉 ... Regardless, the point of this post is this. This account IS, by and large, my photography account. I just like to use a lotta words while I’m here. If you’d like to follow my account that’s all about the words (with a few photos), then please do head over to @sarahwaytewrites (you can thank @catalystcarla for that name!). ... Oh, and please do enjoy this winter river photograph from my first few days here in Chilliwack. ... ... ... #chilliwack #chilliwackbc #ycw #ilovebc #canada #britishcolumbia #chilliwackphotographer #fraservalley #fraseyvalleyphotographer #newgirlintown #englishgirlincanada #storytellingphotography #vancouverbc #vancouver_canada #canada_gram #canada_photolovers #wonderfulplacestogo #topworlddestinations #waitingontheworld #capture_today #awesome_shot #livetotravel #globetrotters #lonelyplanettraveller #ipulledoverforthis #photographyisart #lookatthelight #travelphotooftheday #explorebc #hellobc
  • It’s funny how, when you don’t have something available to you, you desire it and want it more than anything. Take the epic BC landscape, for example. I have worked as a wedding photographer for the last 6 years in a county that is about as flat as they come. The only things even vaguely resembling mountains in Essex are a couple of ant hills 😂😂 ... But now I have the mountains 🏔 and I realise that actually, it doesn’t matter. Sure it makes for an incredible backdrop in your wedding photos and sure it’s the perfect recipe for one of those ‘epic’ shots. But, actually, what I love to capture has been right there in front of me all this time. ... At the risk of sounding totally cheesy 🧀 - it’s you guys and your marriage and your love for each other. That blasts a mountain view out of the water any day of the week, if you ask me. Although I’m not gonna grumble about them 😉 ... ... ... #chilliwackphotographer #fraseyvalleyphotographer #bcweddingphotographer #bcwedding #rusticwedding #wegotmarried #itmustbelove #coupleinlove #muchlove_ig #huffpostido #chilliwackweddingphotographer #weddinggoals #loveweddings #huffpostweddings #realmoments #unwedding #momentsovermountains #intimatewedding #indiewedding #storytellingphotography #farmwedding #bcfarmwedding #barnwedding #chilliwackwedding #chilliwackcornmaze #saarbankfarms #maanfarms #abbotsfordweddingphotographer #cheakamuscentre #rockymountainbride
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    It’s funny how, when you don’t have something available to you, you desire it and want it more than anything. Take the epic BC landscape, for example. I have worked as a wedding photographer for the last 6 years in a county that is about as flat as they come. The only things even vaguely resembling mountains in Essex are a couple of ant hills 😂😂 ... But now I have the mountains 🏔 and I realise that actually, it doesn’t matter. Sure it makes for an incredible backdrop in your wedding photos and sure it’s the perfect recipe for one of those ‘epic’ shots. But, actually, what I love to capture has been right there in front of me all this time. ... At the risk of sounding totally cheesy 🧀 - it’s you guys and your marriage and your love for each other. That blasts a mountain view out of the water any day of the week, if you ask me. Although I’m not gonna grumble about them 😉 ... ... ... #chilliwackphotographer #fraseyvalleyphotographer #bcweddingphotographer #bcwedding #rusticwedding #wegotmarried #itmustbelove #coupleinlove #muchlove_ig #huffpostido #chilliwackweddingphotographer #weddinggoals #loveweddings #huffpostweddings #realmoments #unwedding #momentsovermountains #intimatewedding #indiewedding #storytellingphotography #farmwedding #bcfarmwedding #barnwedding #chilliwackwedding #chilliwackcornmaze #saarbankfarms #maanfarms #abbotsfordweddingphotographer #cheakamuscentre #rockymountainbride
  • I’ve been learning lots about my new home of Chilliwack. Apart from what I can see (which is pretty damn awesome - mountains 🏔 for miles and oh how incredible it all looks on a clear day!), it seems there is a big agricultural influence in these here parts. We are surrounded by dairy farms and vineyards just for starters! 👩‍🌾 🐄 🍷 🍇 ... One of the things I’ve been nosing at in the last few weeks are the wedding venues around this way. I’m excited to see there are some really beautiful places where people can get married! 👰 🤵 💒 As you can see, I’ve always had a bit of a penchant for a rustic barn or old building so I’m thrilled that I’ll still be able to get my fix of those here. ... ... ... #chilliwackphotographer #fraseyvalleyphotographer #bcweddingphotographer #bcwedding #rusticwedding #wegotmarried #itmustbelove #coupleinlove #muchlove_ig #huffpostido #chilliwackweddingphotographer #weddinggoals #loveweddings #huffpostweddings #realmoments #unwedding #momentsovermountains #intimatewedding #indiewedding #storytellingphotography #farmwedding #bcfarmwedding #barnwedding #chilliwackwedding #chilliwackcornmaze #saarbankfarms #maanfarms #abbotsfordweddingphotographer #cheakamuscentre #rockymountainbride
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    I’ve been learning lots about my new home of Chilliwack. Apart from what I can see (which is pretty damn awesome - mountains 🏔 for miles and oh how incredible it all looks on a clear day!), it seems there is a big agricultural influence in these here parts. We are surrounded by dairy farms and vineyards just for starters! 👩‍🌾 🐄 🍷 🍇 ... One of the things I’ve been nosing at in the last few weeks are the wedding venues around this way. I’m excited to see there are some really beautiful places where people can get married! 👰 🤵 💒 As you can see, I’ve always had a bit of a penchant for a rustic barn or old building so I’m thrilled that I’ll still be able to get my fix of those here. ... ... ... #chilliwackphotographer #fraseyvalleyphotographer #bcweddingphotographer #bcwedding #rusticwedding #wegotmarried #itmustbelove #coupleinlove #muchlove_ig #huffpostido #chilliwackweddingphotographer #weddinggoals #loveweddings #huffpostweddings #realmoments #unwedding #momentsovermountains #intimatewedding #indiewedding #storytellingphotography #farmwedding #bcfarmwedding #barnwedding #chilliwackwedding #chilliwackcornmaze #saarbankfarms #maanfarms #abbotsfordweddingphotographer #cheakamuscentre #rockymountainbride
  • I’ve officially been in BC for one month today! I don’t think I told you just how hideous my journey was getting here, did I? Well, let me break it down for you: 1. Travelling on your own with three wheelie cases is, frankly, a logistical impossibility. Thankfully, the lovely man who was heading off on a cruise in Norway was very kind to help me with my bags! 🧳 ✈️ 2. Travelling for 27 hours as a smoker is pretty tough going. However I was saved by the odd system I encountered at Toronto airport when I had to retrieve my bags and re-check them in before getting my flight to Vancouver. That little act gave me the opportunity to go and stand outside the hottest airport in the world in -7degrees to “get some air”, definitely a calming moment after a stressful wait at immigration! Although I should point out I’ve since quit smoking - but that’s a story for another time. ❄️ 3. A variety of shit plane meals left me desperate for a burger once I landed in Vancouver. However, the 1 hour drive to Chilliwack at almost 1am put paid to getting any food at that point. Suddenly bed and sleep became a whole lot more important. 4. Recovery at the local iHoP the following morning was blissful. ;-) 🥞 … My biggest lesson from that whole experience was that, in future, I won’t be getting a connecting flight to the UK - direct all the way please! … … … #chilliwack #chilliwackbc #ycw #ilovebc #canada #britishcolumbia #chilliwackphotographer #fraservalley #fraseyvalleyphotographer #newgirlintown #englishgirlincanada #storytellingphotography #vancouverbc #vancouver_canada #canada_gram #canada_photolovers #wonderfulplacestogo #topworlddestinations #waitingontheworld #capture_today #awesome_shot #livetotravel #globetrotters #lonelyplanettraveller #ipulledoverforthis #photographyisart #lookatthelight #travelphotooftheday #explorebc #hellobc
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    I’ve officially been in BC for one month today! I don’t think I told you just how hideous my journey was getting here, did I? Well, let me break it down for you: 1. Travelling on your own with three wheelie cases is, frankly, a logistical impossibility. Thankfully, the lovely man who was heading off on a cruise in Norway was very kind to help me with my bags! 🧳 ✈️ 2. Travelling for 27 hours as a smoker is pretty tough going. However I was saved by the odd system I encountered at Toronto airport when I had to retrieve my bags and re-check them in before getting my flight to Vancouver. That little act gave me the opportunity to go and stand outside the hottest airport in the world in -7degrees to “get some air”, definitely a calming moment after a stressful wait at immigration! Although I should point out I’ve since quit smoking - but that’s a story for another time. ❄️ 3. A variety of shit plane meals left me desperate for a burger once I landed in Vancouver. However, the 1 hour drive to Chilliwack at almost 1am put paid to getting any food at that point. Suddenly bed and sleep became a whole lot more important. 4. Recovery at the local iHoP the following morning was blissful. ;-) 🥞 … My biggest lesson from that whole experience was that, in future, I won’t be getting a connecting flight to the UK - direct all the way please! … … … #chilliwack #chilliwackbc #ycw #ilovebc #canada #britishcolumbia #chilliwackphotographer #fraservalley #fraseyvalleyphotographer #newgirlintown #englishgirlincanada #storytellingphotography #vancouverbc #vancouver_canada #canada_gram #canada_photolovers #wonderfulplacestogo #topworlddestinations #waitingontheworld #capture_today #awesome_shot #livetotravel #globetrotters #lonelyplanettraveller #ipulledoverforthis #photographyisart #lookatthelight #travelphotooftheday #explorebc #hellobc
  • So, tomorrow is a public holiday here in BC - Family Day! This is a new kind of holiday for us and came as a bit of a surprise when Stu was told a few weeks back about it. I have to admit, I’m not really sure what will be happening although there do seem to be loads of events around the province all geared towards families with young kids so we’re looking forward to seeing what happens! 🎉 … Our family is a little different. Stu and I don’t have children but we do have two fur-babies, Lewie and Lola. 🐈 🐱 Back in the UK Stu has his parents and brother, while my sister lives in Dublin, Ireland 🇮🇪 and my parents live on the tiny island of Malta 🇲🇹 in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. Despite our physical distance, we’ve always been a very close family (the wonders of Skype certainly help with that!). … The closeness of my family is definitely one of the main reasons I love shooting family sessions so much. Families grow and change so quickly. It’s definitely really important to capture your family (including you!) at least once in your lifetime! Capturing family stories as they happen in front of me are my favourite - photographing your normal family life, sitting round the table eating breakfast, baking cakes together, reading on the sofa or cuddling up together at nap time, it’s all part of your family story. 🧁 🍳 📖 😴 … … … #chilliwack #chilliwackbc #ycw #ilovebc #canada #britishcolumbia #chilliwackphotographer #fraservalley #fraseyvalleyphotographer #familyday2019 #chilliwackfamilyphotographer #pnwfamilies #lookslikefilmkids #kidsfromcanada #fraservalleyfamilyphotographer #familysessions #thefamilynarrative #rockmyfamily #loveovereverything #familyislife #littlefamiliesofig #familygram #familyoftheday #ourphoto #motherhoodgoals #familyportraitphotographers #chilliwacklifestylephotographer #bclifestyle
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    So, tomorrow is a public holiday here in BC - Family Day! This is a new kind of holiday for us and came as a bit of a surprise when Stu was told a few weeks back about it. I have to admit, I’m not really sure what will be happening although there do seem to be loads of events around the province all geared towards families with young kids so we’re looking forward to seeing what happens! 🎉 … Our family is a little different. Stu and I don’t have children but we do have two fur-babies, Lewie and Lola. 🐈 🐱 Back in the UK Stu has his parents and brother, while my sister lives in Dublin, Ireland 🇮🇪 and my parents live on the tiny island of Malta 🇲🇹 in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. Despite our physical distance, we’ve always been a very close family (the wonders of Skype certainly help with that!). … The closeness of my family is definitely one of the main reasons I love shooting family sessions so much. Families grow and change so quickly. It’s definitely really important to capture your family (including you!) at least once in your lifetime! Capturing family stories as they happen in front of me are my favourite - photographing your normal family life, sitting round the table eating breakfast, baking cakes together, reading on the sofa or cuddling up together at nap time, it’s all part of your family story. 🧁 🍳 📖 😴 … … … #chilliwack #chilliwackbc #ycw #ilovebc #canada #britishcolumbia #chilliwackphotographer #fraservalley #fraseyvalleyphotographer #familyday2019 #chilliwackfamilyphotographer #pnwfamilies #lookslikefilmkids #kidsfromcanada #fraservalleyfamilyphotographer #familysessions #thefamilynarrative #rockmyfamily #loveovereverything #familyislife #littlefamiliesofig #familygram #familyoftheday #ourphoto #motherhoodgoals #familyportraitphotographers #chilliwacklifestylephotographer #bclifestyle