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Do you think about that look in the eyes of the person you love, when you ask them that overwhelming question of living your lives together? The Surprise Proposal package is one of my most favourite packages to capture the unexpected teary-eyed happiness in your partner's face when they say, Yes! I hide somewhere in the location and capture all the magic that happens when you go down on your knees and ask that very special question. One of my clients once told me that they were so overwhelmed that they didn't even realise how their partner reacted and it was through the photographs that really bought them back to the moment, which means a lot to me! It makes me extremely happy to shoot so much joy, so much surprise and a big step forward in your life. It's a very moving day for the two of you, and I promise I will keep a shush! No spoilers from my end.
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If you have already put a deposit down on a date that you have to move/ cancel it, the deposit is legally non-refundable and a new deposit will have to be made in order to hold your new date. 30% advance to secure your spot on my calendar and the remaining 70% is due 3 months advance for weddings and 2 months advance for shoots. You can split these payments (into 3 instalments) to help you make it more affordable. Extensions are priced hourly based. Reshoots N/A Photographer retains copyright over the Photographic Work and is able to use it for self-promotion. The client may make unlimited reproductions of the Photographic Work for family and friends both online and offline. Photoshoots will typically take place rain or shine. For outdoor shoots, an agreed alternate location may be planned in advance. Shoots will only be cancelled and a full refund given in the most extreme circumstances. If the shoot can be rescheduled there will be no additional fees for the customer. Payment in full at the time of booking. Payments may be made by credit card upon receiving an invoice.
IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU AND THE REAL GENUINE YOU. The love you share is unique and I want to preserve that, in photographs. I am a photographer and filmmaker who wants to document authenticity. I want you to see yourself in the photographs and you help me do that. I want to know how you met you two met, your favourite food, the movies you like, the music you groove to, are you a mountain or a beach person, and all the fun stuff! I think‚if it is true thatthere are as many minds as thereare heads, then there are as many kinds of love as there are hearts.‚Äù ~ Leo Tolstoy A little about me and why me? I am a ponderer. I love to look at the changing colours of the sunsets, at clouds and find shapes of all kinds in them. A good day to me is eating a good bowl of hot ramen, watching anime with my cat and my partner. I love to read in the sun, take long walks and listen to music. I started photographing almost a decade ago. I worked with some of the most amazing photographers in the world, like Joseph Radhik, when I began my journey. My education from Vancouver Film School in filmmaking helps me to expand my techniques in storytelling. I want to tell your story with my professional and personal experience to capture the 'real love stuff'. It is your turn. Tell me everything about you!
The StoryWe've been professional, full-time photographers and videographers for over a decade. We had formal training in fashion and filmmaking. Our work has been featured in magazines and has had the fortune to receive multiple awards. This makes us artists and storytellers at our core. We search for the story within you and bring it to our images with experience, creativity, and sophistication. We'll Be Your GuideWe will coach you through everything. Don't worry about looking stiff or not knowing what to do. We will be there by your side, especially with people that "don't know where to look" and "don't know where to put their hands." If directions are what you need, we have you covered. Our ApproachWe understand that you're unique. Some people want to look like a model, some people just want to be candid... We do both, and we do it in a way that is more than just creating, and capturing your memories. It's about you enjoying those moments; they're true to you, in the moment, and created with an intention. Kind Words"I've had the privilege to work together with Lucho on several occasions. He's masterful at what he does, combining artistic vision with technical skills.It's one thing to take high-quality pictures with a camera and do some touching up; it's another when someone is able to express the essence of the moment itself. Lucho was excellent at understanding what I wanted in my photos and worked with me until I got results that exceeded my expectations!"- Alex "My husband and I are so happy that we decided to go with Farawayland Weddings. Jana and Lucho are an amazing duo! Our final product was amazing and made all our family members cry! Definitely recommend to any couple!"- Lily
Lucho Berzek
Looking for the perfect photos to celebrate finding the perfect match in your life? Are you a chill and down-to-earth couple that's up for a little adventure? The Pacific Dogwood Engagement Session is just the one for you! Engagement sessions are some of my absolute favourites to do. My style as a photographer is hands-on -- I'll work with you and your partner from the very beginning, from planning the shoot to offering prompts that will bring out the natural spark you share. Got the perfect location in mind? I'm all ears! Looking for a little guidance in the location or wardrobe department? Having worked with couples for 7+ years, I can help you plan a day you'll remember and cherish for years to come. In search of a wedding photographer? If you book my Whitebark Pine or Rocky Mountain Juniper packages, the engagement session comes free. :)
Melanie Chapman
"It's not what we have in life, but who we have in our life that matters." Elopements are such beautiful occasions of love. I especially love elopements because of the intimacy they afford: it's just you, your loved one, and the people that mean the world to you. As a photographer, it's my goal to ensure you'll have gorgeous elopement photos to look back on for the rest of your lives -- from the vows, to the kiss, to the formal photos with your closest family and friends. My camera has followed me everywhere for over nine years. My style as a photographer is to look for the little moments: when you're brimming with happy tears walking up the aisle, or bear-hugging your best friends who you haven't seen in months. With me, you can rest assured that those priceless moments won't go missed -- and you'll be able to keep reliving them long after you've said "I do."
Melanie Legresley