Jenifer Sander

My NEW BLOG

2010-02-24T08:34:00.000-08:00

This has been very good to me but please check out my NEW blog!!!!

http://www.jenifersanderphotography.com/blog

Tanner & Ava

2010-02-18T19:26:00.000-08:00

Here's a sneak peeker of the mini shoot I did today....and I tell you my job would be a breeze if every client was as easy going as this momma!!

Love how these turned out and I can't wait for what we have up our sleeves for the next shoot!!

Thanks Ang!

And of course the last two I couldn't decide which I like best...the colour or BW...

Little Hannah

2010-02-15T20:01:00.000-08:00

Here's a couple pics from the super mini session we did today......it was more like run around and have the camera ready in the slight chance that this little lady actually looks at me! HA!

At least we new that it was going to be a mini session......it got cold quick!

Enjoy Ashley it was great talking to you again!

[b]ecker....finally!

2010-02-11T13:50:00.001-08:00

Finally...the [b]ecker post.....I went to Vancouver to a workshop that this top wedding photog in Orange County California was holding. I was counting down the days...it was like Christmas for me........I wanted to hear what he had to say and how he got so big so fast.

To say the least he's very good at what he does.

I only took a few pics that day and here are the few I took.

my photog BFF Kyle Perison

Another Amazing Photog....

Vanessa Ng

The models

Jason and Lena

check out all the people in the background.......surrounded by amazing photographers.

Tracey Heppner

I am soo happy I went...I met so many wonderful people!

Sister love.....

2010-02-07T19:31:00.000-08:00

So this is going to an add on to the 'Sister love....' but pretty much a whole new post. My friend Tanya had asked me take some pics of her family because they have not had any photos of them in a long time if ever...I can't remember exactly. But I was up for it absolutely even on short notice.

I'm going to have to tell you I have been living without a running computer and without my beloved photoshop for almost a month now so I have been turning down shoots knowing that they wouldn't have their photos for awhile.....WELL I just got my new iMAC...yes I had a PC -I've been waiting until my software needed upgrading- YES I'M CHEAP!! anyhow got it and my new CS4 SOOO excited!! you now can't get me off of here! enough rambling....on with the pics....I have so many good ones Tanya that I literally just grabbed a few.

Please enjoy!

The girls and their grand papa!

Charlie

2010-02-06T18:35:00.001-08:00

Here's a few more photos of the prettiest little girl I've seen. I so can't wait until her 6 month shoot and possibly getting some pics of her with my little man too......enjoy!

Beautiful Baby Charlie~sneak peek

2010-02-01T20:19:00.000-08:00

I was in Vancouver this past weekend and was able to shoot this beauty. I was suppose to take pics of my good friend Christine when she was pregnant but just as I did, she went into labour a little too early.....which was kinda funny cause I told her that I felt she was going to. Anyhow finally got the chance to get together......just a sneak peek though.....when I find time and my lil man gives me more than a minute to myself I promise I'll post some more.

Thanks Christine and Charlie oh and Jody!! hehe

Not sure if I like colour or B&W so I posted both. Leave them a little love......

Young & Wyse Winery

2010-02-01T09:07:00.000-08:00

I was lucky to have the opportunity to take some photos for my friends Michelle and Steve from Young & Wyse Winery. I was also lucky enough to share their wine with some family in Ontario at Christmas time and I'm telling you it definately is worth the buy.....you gotta taste this wine~exceptional!

I can't wait to take more photos for you guys in the spring I have so many ideas......especially ones with Arnie!!

These guys haven't been around for long but they have people talking.....

Here are just a couple of the photos I took for them.

Rebecca & Florio.....the Big BIG Fat Greek Wedding

2009-11-23T17:29:00.000-08:00

Okay seriously I don't even know where to start with this post. Rebecca and Florio....remember these two?! You know the surprise trip and engagement in Paris??!! Well they got married and yup they did it BIG FAT GREEK style!!! I have never seen so many people in a packed church......you'll see a few pics down.

Okay so the classic ~dad walking bride down isle with grooms reaction.

Okay for the 'KISS' shot thanks to the second shooter which happens to be MY hubby ~thanks babe. I'm gonna tell you honestly I don't think that one photog could have done this ceremony.....truly. (By the way this was his LAST wedding with me.....)

I LOVE this next shot.......how the light is beaming on the bride!!

This next shot is Greek tradition (I think) The Best Man exchanges the rings on the couples fingers three times....Rebecca or Florio you might have to explain this to me....do I have that right??

We couldn't decide on where to do the after shots with the bridal party but finally narrowed it down.......but when we got there they failed to mention that the building we wanted to use had disappeared...yup that's right GONE!!!! We had to improvise a little......it wouldn't be classic "Jen" style if it was easy ~I'm tellin ya!

Sorry man had to blog it!!!.....your guesses are as good as mine.....too funny! Sucked to be the bride that smoked that one after the shot was done!! LOL

LOVE IT! MY fave of the two of them!

No actually this one is!

Can you find the bride and groom in the next one?? Typical me ~~have the bride and groom hike mountains with dust flying everywhere!! Gotta love it!

You know guys I am soo happy you decided to go with me. I think the two of you are awesome and I can't wait to spend some more time with the two of you doing the Trash shoot.......thanks again!

Jessica & Mark~Engaged

2009-11-20T20:27:00.001-08:00

My first engagement shoot for the 2010 season. I absolutely LOVE this location.....and lucky for us the rain held off until we were done. As I drove home not even a half km away it was POURING!!!! (a little secret....second time shooting here and second time getting kicked off....how in the world do they find me??!!)

Thanks Jessica and Mark for having me document this for you and I can't wait for our next shoot together! Please enjoy....

Payton is ONE....already?!

2009-10-20T15:28:00.001-07:00

Okay so Payton is one.....yes already....I can't even believe it and I'm not even her momma!! I have photographed this family right from the beginning.....engagement all the way to First Birthday! I guess what is next you guys is number two mat shoot!! Hee hee.

We have become very good friends with this family......the best thing I can remember aside from the housesitting every couple months and the babysitting on only a days notice is the day we came home from the hospital after having Ashton......seriously dishes done, PLATES of food all made up for us AND the fridge was topped up with groceries! Seriously.....amazing!

I am so glad I met you guys and I hope this isn't it for pics!! Enjoy!

Get this....this next picture IS NOT even a posed pic!! LOVE IT!

Brandon & Jenn ~ We Did

2009-10-19T17:59:00.001-07:00

So sorry for the Blog neglect but I have been so far behind I had to take a break to get all caught up......(if that makes any sense) ~still not caught up but I just had to put something on here because people are going to start to wonder if I fell off the face of the earth. ;)

Anyway~

You might remember this couple from back in May.....well we finally got together to shoot their 'We Did' session. It was cold and windy....but we got through it and I don't think you can even tell. I had lots of fun actually~ climbing mountains and even getting chased off of peoples property ~MY KINDA SHOOT!!

Enjoy!

MY FAVE!

Terry & Shanna~ Married!

2009-10-05T21:34:00.000-07:00

Shanna and Terry got married Sept 19 and they were actually the first booking I had for 2009.....they booked me over a year in advance. I'm so glad they did...this weekend was THE most inquired about weekend the whole 2009 wedding season.

Thank you so much Michelle for introducing us I had a fabulous time.

This couple you can tell are head over heals for each other and my god Shanna you are absolutely one of the most photogenic brides I've photographed to date.

Thanks again for allowing us to be apart of your big day and I hope these memories will bring smiles to your faces many years to come!

I just can't save the best for last...........MY FAVE of the day!!

This one I had Shanna walk through some unpleasant ~let's just call it~ mess.....and I think I recall her exact quote........these better be .........good!!!

Missing a word of course.....but Shanna this one actually gave me goosebumps!
I hope you think it was worth it!

Not sure what it is about this next shot but I just LOVE IT!!

And the last shot of the day....NO IT"S NOT EDITED!! That really was the sky!

Janine, Paul and Little Man Connor!

2009-10-05T18:10:00.000-07:00

Facebook is actually a wonderful thing!!

Janine was one of my BEST friends for a very long time......both our moms' worked at the same place as well as both of our dads'. I think we hung out until we went to different high schools and unfortunately we eventually lost touch.......

I do remember though having lots of sleepovers and loving it because she had a pool and a HUGE yard to play baseball in....and if anyone knows me at all those were my favourite things to do! Thanks to facebook we have been in contact a few times and lucky for me I was able to document a few memories for them......Man I LOVE my job and who knew that someday I'd be doing this for her!

It was nice to meet your family and I look forward to hooking up with you guys when I come to Ontario every year!

I hope you love em! and I hope someday we can do it again......maybe baby number 2??!!

This picture is my fave of the bunch I couldn't wait to hook up and use this location!!!

Thanks for trusting me guys....I know pulling up to this location you probably thought I was a little CRAZY!

When he got use to me and the location he sure was a smiley little man!

And Connors BIG sister of course!

Remember you can double click on the images to view them larger!

Alesha & Kurtis ~ We Did

2009-09-21T18:36:00.000-07:00

When I met Alesha for the first time ~when we were going over my portfolio~ I remember her saying about a 1000 times (seriously) that she really wanted her photos where she spends ALOT of her time (even her honeymoon)~at the ranch.

Time didn't allow that on her wedding day so we decided to use up her Trash the Dress or We Did session doing just that.

I had so much fun that I can't wait for the next time....

I really enjoy being around this family there is just something about them that just makes you...Happy....for lack of better word. Like I said before I am so fortunate to have met you guys and your family and thanks again for inviting us into your home.

I hope you enjoy what I have come up with I know that I have to admit this session just might be one of the top of the summer!

You can surely tell how in love the two of you are.....and I wish you all the happiness in the world.

Seriously this photo just might be the most INSANE pic I've ever taken!!!! The chances that that baby came up to her momma at that moment....CRAZY!!

Okay guys out the the next few ~well better yet out of any of these on this post ~which one should be my homepage!!?? Leave in the comments tab!

The Vanderwerf Family

2009-09-18T09:42:00.001-07:00

Okay so I had the opportunity to shoot in what I've been told a place that was recognized in National Geographic as one of THE most amazing places for sunsets!!

The only thing I regret about this shoot is leaving too early and not hanging out a little longer.....I'm thinking David had a different motive and I think my hubby was lovin it! Hopefully next time we come out we can have more time to just 'hang out'.

Okay so I have to admit it was a little difficult trying to get these two to look at the camera for more than a second so we took a 'time out' to let loose some of that energy...these are what we came up with !! LOVE EM!!

ABSOLUTELY LOVE this one!!

Thanks again guys I had alot of fun! And remember Vicki this blog does not show a good representation of the colours and quality of the pics!

Make sure you leave comments below to let me know what you think.

Julia the little Ham

2009-09-16T20:18:00.000-07:00

Well I was more than happy to do this shoot.....Steve has been one of my MOST favourite people since I was a little girl.....he taught me how to skate and between him and my dad taught me how to ride a bike!!

Also I was able to take them to a few of my favourite spots growing up.

And their little girl truly was a little HAM....when I made funny noises or faces she just looked at me like I was a little crazy but when it came to showing her teeth (which she just got within the last couple weeks) or looking at puppies wow she lit up!!

I think this shoot of Julia is one of my faves!

What a BEAUTY!

Jody and FAM

2009-09-16T15:51:00.001-07:00

I had the opportunity to photograph my brother and his GF while we were ALL in Ontario.

Well thanks Jody for asking me to photograph your family and I hope these pics will always remind you of our two fams meeting for the first time.

Almost didn't happen though due to the lighting and them following a VERY slow driver.....well happy it did.

LOVE you JAY!

Janet, Dan & Fam....

2009-09-11T18:08:00.001-07:00

Okay so I had the privilege to photograph a few of my favourite people.....

I never thought I'd feel so homesick until after this recent time spent in Ontario with my boys....and to boot photographing my family! I know I live in a beautiful place but nothing compares to being close to family.

Thanks you guys for allowing me to document a few memories for you and making me realize that some things just aren't as important as family!!

I love you A-J and U-D!!

I have to admit this is one of my faves from the shoot!

This one is for you Janet!

HEY I got them to smile!! ;)

Oh and the next ones are ALL unedited.....must be the people~(or perhaps the lighting had something to do with it!)! =)

This one is my FAVOURITE of the bunch!

Make sure to leave your comments below and also to double click on the pics to see a little bigger version!

Andre & Justyna ~ Part 2!!

2009-09-10T06:06:00.001-07:00

Okay so here is part two of Andre & Justyna's post.....I hope you're having a BLAST in Panama!

I want to thank you guys again for having Rod and I document your day. I hope this becomes something I do every year~weddings in Ontario! I loved doing a wedding in a place that is not only different than I'm used to but having the opportunity to do a wedding in my home town!!!!

You were absolutely STUNNING Justyna!

LOVED the Originality of the Converse!!

I've added these before but I love them so much I added them again!

Still think that this one is my fave of the whole day!

Please remember to leave your comments below....and also remember that this blog does not do a good job at showing the quality of these pics!

Leah...Mini Trash the Grad Dress Shoot!

2009-09-08T05:04:00.001-07:00

Lots of different variations on these photos but we were just playing around a bit.....I think I could have got her to do almost anything but I wanted to stick with the inner cowgirl in her!

I love you Leah and I want to wish you all the best in this next exciting stage of your life. I know you'll do great and I hope you have a blast!

Make sure you enjoy every minute in University the time DOES fly by and I promise these next few years will be the best times of your life!!

Make sure you click on the comments tab below to let Leah know how beautiful she looks!! =)

Andre & Justyna...They GOT MARRIED!!!

2009-09-06T10:24:00.000-07:00

Okay so now I am officially on holidays.....but I thought I'd post a few sneak peek pics for the two of you before you go on your honeymoon.

There were so many AMAZING shots that I just couldn't stop at the two I promised you.....

Hope you have a blast in Panama and thank you again for having us document your most important day! You were a very amazing group of people not to mention GORGEOUS!!!!!!

Keep in mind that this blog certainly doesn't do wonders for the quality of the photos but at least you get to view them in some format before you go!

Jessica & Brent ~Round 3!

2009-08-31T15:02:00.001-07:00

Okay so here is round 3 with these two!! So much FUN! This is what we call a `Trash the Dress Shoot` or `We Did Shoot`

I have to say these two have been one of my faves so far to work with.....I think all Jess and I did was laugh at poor Brent the whole time!! ~Sorry Brent!

This dress was absolutely AMAZING! When they were on their honeymoon `mom` HAND washed the whole thing~layer by layer......I was feeling a little sorry for her so we tamed it down just a bit! No paint balls.....hehe.

Please let us know what you think ~ click on the comments tab below...... oh and remember to double click the image to see a bigger version of it!

Even with a broken toe and a sore bum.....way to be a sport Brent!!

Very brave girl!!

Funny what time and light can do for almost the same shot!!

Now to get you two on Facebook so you can show these off!! ~wink wink~

Thanks again SOOO much for choosing us to do these shoots for you....I guess what's next is MAT photos =)

Mel & Rick ~ Married

2009-08-21T12:29:00.001-07:00

Well it was another HOT one and yes we did feel it....someone told me it was 40 degrees!!!!

Congtratulations Mel and Rick...or is it Kevin??!! ;) I seem to have lost my brain at this wedding....I kept calling the groom Kevin and yet I don't know why!!

Anyhow I love the middle of the week weddings.....less people around and you can do almost anything anywhere!! I've said it before but I LOVE LOVE LOVE when the bride and groom trust me on locations!!

Seems I keep running into horses the past couple shoots! Make sure to take a look at these ones!

As for the group shots I chose not to add any...not that they aren't awesome but I love to keep people wondering........and I'll tell you....they are FUN!

Make sure to leave your comments below to let the bride and groom know what you are thinking.....

Little Miss and Mr Man

2009-08-19T13:07:00.000-07:00

I recently had the opportunity to photograph a local hotel for their website and after I was finished I was asked to take a quick snapshot of these cuties......can they get any cuter?!?!

Florio & Rebecca~Engaged

2009-08-17T11:33:00.001-07:00

Okay so listen to this ladies.....not sure if I got the whole story correct but at least you'll get the jist~(sp) of it....Florio and Rebecca plan a trip to what she thinks is Seattle....they get to the airport and what do you know?!?! Florio surprises her with a trip to PARIS!!!!!

SO they get to Paris and what does he do???! Asks her to MARRY him!!!

I mean seriously!!! Can it get more romantic than that??!!

I could say alot about this session but I might just keep it to myself....I don't think Florio knows me well enough yet.....I'll save it for the wedding blog!!

Anyhow I had the pleasure of doing there engagement session last night.....stay tuned to their BIG FAT GREEK Wedding in October!!

Loving them all.....but I like the next three...

I think we'll keep what was said between the three of us.....;)

Don't forget to click on the word comments below to let us know what you think!!!

Jessica & Brent~ Got Married

2009-08-12T19:47:00.000-07:00

Okay so you wouldn't remember these engagement pics...I did them back in December~before the blog!

I'd like to thank you both for the absolutely FANTASTIC day ~ photographing in some AMAZING places!!

First off is the church....I usually don't add church pics but I had to add one from this one! Every photographers dream!! Pastor Vic was awesome....I think his quote was "go hard ~do what you want.....just don't jump over any railings!"

The lighting was perfect and above all the space was perfect! (by the way....this pic is NOT edited!)

Remember to double click on the pics.....

This one is for you Larry!!! She was watching us the whole time...not even 30 feet away.

I mean really can you find anything more beautiful to photograph??!

Thanks again SOOO much Brenda, Larry & Jackie for all your time and allowing us to use your amazing home! You simply are the best!

My fave other than the horse ones.

This one is ALSO for you Larry!!! I think you should grab your camera and we should have a photo contest!! ;)

Added this pic to show off the front of this beauty and her dress!

Thanks so much you two....I really had a blast! Can't wait for the next session....you guys are in for it....I hope you're ready!

I wish you nothing but happiness and I hope you get everything you ever wish for!

oh~I hope you're thinking of me while you're in GREECE!!!!

Lisa & James

2009-08-11T08:33:00.001-07:00

Well it was another hot one in the Okanagan.....and man do I love it when brides trust me with my ideas even though I have them climbing up mountains in 40 degree weather!!!

Congratulations Lisa and James~I hope you had a blast!

Gotta love this little guy!!

LOOOVING this new PhotoBooth idea......Double click on this image to see the full effect!

LOOOVE this one!

I don't normally add pics from the reception but I had to with this one......I think you might have mortified the poor thing!!!

Roger and Cindy~Got MARRIED!!!

2009-08-10T11:38:00.000-07:00

Okay...remember these guys' engagement session?

Well they did it and yes on the hottest day of the year.....I think it was 43 with the humidex!!!
Cindy and Roger, thank you so much for allowing us to be the ones to document one of the most important days of your life!!

And sorry Cindy~ you didn't want a 'Trash the Dress' shoot but you may have gotten a little one!!

This next pic is probably the best ring shot I have ever taken....Thanks Roger for making sure they didn't fall into the ocean.

Hard to get a very happy girl to make a straight face....=)

Spin off to the corny bride shot......all the brothers lifting their momma!! What a sport!

LOOOVE THIS ONE

Alesha & Kurtis~Did it!!

2009-07-27T07:49:00.000-07:00

Ok where do I start.....remember these guys engagement shoot? ~(forgot to put my logo on the pic but anyway)....this is part two of the three shoots I plan on doing with these guys!!

I had the pleasure to be the one to photograph their day and I was thrilled they chose me......I have to admit I was a little disappointed at first ~ the day started off with rain and thunder but as the day progressed it ended up being amazing....just look at the variations of these photos because of the weather!

I have never met such an amazing family...not only beautiful but so generous and caring-I hope we maintain the friendship that we developed!

~WOW were they a blast to shoot...I think Alesha would agree with me, we could have spent another hour or two together. Well I guess we will at the trash the dress shoot....oh I can't wait!

This next photo make sure you click on the image to get the full effect...take a look at each persons reaction....WAY to funny! I gave Kurtis the champaigne bottle and he made me aware that he had never done it before and well...you'll see! Talk about a candid photo~good thing I was ready!

Talk about a bunch of beauties!

Good thing you didn't rip those pants Kurtis!!

I hope this is the backlit photo you were wanting Alesha! I LOVE IT!!

Back Alley Beauty....well you know what I mean!

2009-07-27T07:25:00.000-07:00

Went to do this shoot in the 'rougher' parts of town to get the look we wanted.....just posted one to get an idea of how the shoot went!

psst.....take a close look at the pup!!!

Can't wait to do the next shoot......

Payton-8 months

2009-07-27T07:17:00.000-07:00

Payton~eight months....this little cutie is so easy to shoot! The cutest part was when mom clapped she clapped too...

Can't wait to do the 9 month milestone!!

Alesha & Kurt ~Got Engaged~

2009-07-06T11:35:00.001-07:00

Oh my Gosh!! I absolutely love this couple.....nothing better than shooting a couple that ~gets excited ~ about getting their photos done.

I look forward to shooting your wedding AND Trash the Dress Shoot!

Congratulations to you both and remember to let me know what you think...just have to click on the comments tab below.

Tiphanie & Shaun + the new addition

2009-07-03T17:54:00.000-07:00

I'd like to say congratulations to Tiphanie and Shaun on their newest addition! Oh yes this little girl is one of the happiest babies I've met so far....All I had to do was look at her and she'd smile~soo cute.

Looks like her daddy I have to say!

Almost didn't get through this shoot but thanks to my hubby we managed to pull it off!! Thanks again guys hope to see you again at the next milestone......

Enjoy they grow up fast...

~don't forget to leave me your thoughts!!

Matti & Sherri

2009-06-29T10:12:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Matti and Sherri.....All the way from Switzerland! I had such a great time with the two of you ~I could have stayed another hour or two just to shoot such a gorgeous couple!

I hope you enjoy the sneak peek! Remember to click on the image! ~(oh and thanks again Kerry)

Ron & Rhea

2009-06-27T13:41:00.000-07:00

Friday June 26th 2009

Perfect start to the weekend....congratulations Ron & Rhea~ I hope you will look at these photos on your 35th wedding anniversary and they bring a smile to your face.

You were so easy to work with and I want to thank you for letting me be the one to capture you on your most importnant day.

Just a sneak peak~added just a few ....I want to keep some a secret!!

Remember you can double click the image and it will 'blow up'.

Jenn & Brandon

2009-06-21T20:08:00.000-07:00

FINALLY good weather was on our side! Thanks to Brandon and Jenn for allowing us to be apart of your day.....You guys were real troopers!!

I've added just a few for you to get a sneak peak.....only a couple though~ I wouldn't want to put all the best pics on here!!

Hope to see you guys again soon. CONGRATULATIONS!!

Payton

2009-06-09T10:56:00.000-07:00

I've had the opportunity to follow this couple through some of their most memorable milestones....engagement,wedding and new addition. I've photographed Payton at 6 days, 6 weeks and 7 months....added a couple for you....

Engagement session in Vancouver

2009-06-09T10:39:00.000-07:00

Yet again a battle with weather....turned out the clouds worked to our advantage....although this was our second choice for locations.....can't wait to shoot you guys again in a month....come back to see the wedding photos!!

Put quite a few on here ~ these guys were awesome.....had to stop myself at 14 although there's alot more!

I love shooting in places other than the Okanagan to get different views! Anytime.

Finally good weather

2009-06-09T10:33:00.000-07:00

We've had this shoot planned for a couple months and when it came down to it the weather was not cooperating. Finally was able to do this shoot aside from the wind it was a blast photographing this couple and there new little guy. I photographed their wedding back in May 2008....and now with the new addition.

First wedding of 2009

2009-06-09T10:17:00.000-07:00

Well the season is here~wedding season~ in a flash I am going to wonder where my summer went.

I had the pleasure to photograph Chistine and David on their wedding day...May 30th. It was a great start to the year.....it was the first time away from my little man. They were very easy going and reassured me he was going to be okay!!!

I've added only a couple just to give you a taste..........

First posting

2009-06-09T09:50:00.000-07:00

Well this is my first post....didn't think I'd ever do a blog but I'll be honest....a few brides don't want their pics on my facebook group so I thought I'd try this route! (also my website is sadly outdated and I have to wait for my very busy husband to have time to finish my new one)

Just a little bit about me~I live in the Okanagan and do all sorts of photography. 2 months ago I had a baby and thought I was going to take the year off but clearly I have a sickness and can't seem to put the camera down. For my first post I've added a pic of my beautiful baby boy.

Now let's see if I can manage to keep this blog updated!!!