I have been looking forward to Jenny and Adrian’s wedding since our engagement shoot. They are so completely in love with one and other and it is obvious that they are each others best friend! Jenny and Adrian thank you so much for letting me part of your day, you are both incredible people and I wish you great happiness in your life together!
It is not that frequent that I post images from Lipstick & Lace, however these are a must see! The beautiful Amanda has agreed to share a few of her photos, to hopefully inspire other expecting mothers to do a Maternity Boudoir Photo Shoot to celebrate the amazing experience of pregnancy. There are so many incredible images from our shoot, but I wanted to share a few of my favorites. I have known Amanda and her awesome husband for many years now, and I am so excited for them! This baby is loved dearly already and is going to be so cherished by these thankful parents. I can’t wait to meet the little guy, who is due end of September. Thank you so much Amanda for showing me the precious, beautiful side of pregnancy. You are a strong woman, so I needn’t wish you strength for your delivery but I will wish all three of you the best of luck! Hopefully we will see you soon!
Last Saturday I had the pleasure of photographing Jennifer and Mitch’s outdoor wedding just outside of stony plain. It was a beautiful celebration of two people who are crazy about each other! Thank you both so much for including me in your wedding day. You were incredible to work with and it was very obvious that you are deeply in love and very happy with one another. Congratulations on your marriage!
Last week I had the pleasure of photographing Trevor and Tara for their Engagement. It was a crazy morning leading up to the shoot and I was having a pretty bad day, actually, but once I met up them and we started shooting their positive energy and love for one and other changed my mood completely! They are obviously deeply in love, and I could see this in the way that they looked at each other and in their touch. I am super excited for their upcoming wedding! Congratulations Tara and Trevor on your engagement!
Friday night I drove out to Spruce Grove area to photograph the Teague family. With all the rain we have been having this was the 3rd try. It is as everyone says, third time is a charm! This was a perfect day, even though it was a little hot, nobody was going to complain!
The love of Gale and Wyane is what started it all. 
Gale and Wayne’s girls: Chelsea, Ashley and Lisa.
The whole family.
And go…
The Dailey family: Kale, Lisa Brandon, Jesse.
Derges family: Adam, Fletcher,Liam, Adyson and Jack, Ashley.
The costumes came out. This is everyone’s model walk! I think Kale and Addi and Liam win. Although Lisa is a close second!
Adyson loves the camera.
Liam loves the disguise! 
Addy did one last dance for me before I left them.
Thank you all so much for letting me capture the fun, love and chaos of your family!
Saturday was the big day for Cory and Lindsay. It was a long awaited event, and everything went wonderfully! I always make the effort to notice the relationships that my couples share with their friends to give me insight into the kind of people that they are. Lindsay and Cory are both incredibly kind, fun and easy going. They have great friends and love each other deeply! Thank you both so much for letting me be part of your special day!
Summer, as you know, is high season for Karla Snider Photography with all the weddings, engagements and family shoots going on. It is also a very busy season for Lipstick & Lace. Boudoir is quickly becoming one of the most popular, unique and personal gifts for grooms, husbands and boyfriends for weddings, anniversaries and birthdays. Single women are also coming into the studio to pamper and celebrate themselves with a Boudoir Shoot. Lipstick & Lace is now offering boudoir shoots to couples, who are wanting tasteful and intimate photos to capture their intimate side.
This week was exceptionally busy here at the Lipstick & Lace Studio. City TV’s Breakfast Television came in to film and interview me for a feature that they are running on Boudoir Photography. Boudoir Photography is so close to my heart, and it is so important to me that women start to realize the power of these shoots. I was so excited to be part of this. It will be airing tomorrow (Friday July 2, 2010) between 6- 9 am on City TV’s Breakfast Television. Check it out!
Lauriane Rutberg came in to do the makeup for the mini shoot, and did a stunning job, as always! Although I have to say her canvas was pretty amazing! Helen, one of my lovely past clients was brave enough to be the model for the shoot. Helen came into the studio last year for a private Boudoir Shoot, and was immediately one of my favorite people! She is just so beautiful, and sweet. Thank you so much Helen for being so brave and for being so supportive of Lipstick & Lace. Having a camera guy in the room, although he was extremely professional and easy going, is not typical of a shoot and I know it would have been a little awkward.
Here are a few images from the shoot. Thanks again Helen and Lauriane for helping out on such short notice! I think it will be great to get the word of Boudoir out there!
Saturday was a wonderful day for a wedding, and Jeremiah and Martha were the most inspiring couple! I will admit that I have been known to tear up during the reception speeches at past weddings, but it is very rare for me to cry during a wedding ceremony. Jeremiah and Martha spoke the most beautiful words during their vows, and the emotion that was expressed brought tears to my eyes. The sincerity and words of love only continued into the evenings speeches, as I photographed family and friends express their love for this amazing couple. Jeremiah and Martha are good people, who live truth and love in each step along their journey and it was truly an honor to be part of this special day as they start their lives together!
sharon: "When I was a little girl, I wanted to marry a man that loved me half as much as god, today I'm marrying that man!!" I will never forget those words. Just typing it brought tears to my eyes again!! Lovely photos Karla!!
Rina: These are beautiful Karla. Great work
Last weekend, despite all the rain and snow, I had the opportunity to shoot Jarrett and Jackie’s Engaged! shoot. Back when these two commissioned me to shoot their wedding, I knew that we were a good match. They are fun, and stylish and just awesome people! I came home after this shoot so excited for them. In the two hours that we spent together, it was obvious to me that they have made the right choice to get married. They look at each other with so much love and passion. Their laughs are real, and the touch is kind.
Jackie and Jarrett have answered a few questions to give us a glimpse into their relationship. Thanks guys for being so candid and fun to work with! I look forward to your wedding later this season.
Where is the greatest place you have traveled together and why?
Jarrett: Jamaica We got engaged and everything actually went as I had planned.
Jackie: Montreal and Quebec City. This is why we started dating after spending countless hours together on a week long school trip. Jarr wowed me with his charm
What do I need to know about your fiance?
Jarrett: Jackie is the perfect balance between beauty, intelligence, ambition, passion, spontaneity and attitude. She is very dedicated and when she puts her mind towards achieving a goal she will definitely achieve it, very inspirational
Jackie: Jarrett is ambitious, smart, strong minded, loving, and passionate in all aspects of life.
Do you remember the moment you fell in Love with your fiance?
Jarrett: Absolutely! It was way back in high school and i still remember the first time i told her. I think she was drunk off those big wine coolers and i definitely had a couple drinks as well. I thought about it the next day, and realized i actually meant what I said and i haven’t look back since.
Jackie: haha - that was a long time ago, I am not sure if I remember the exact moment I fell “in-love”. However, I do remember the first time he told me he loved me - it was on the bank of a creek at a party after about 2 months of dating.
What is the one thing that you Love the very most about your fiance?
Jarrett: Level headed approach and dedication to any cause she believes in.
Jackie: Strong Mind - Soft Heart
What is your favorite body part of your fiance?
Jarrett: Her eyes, look at those saucers.
Jackie: Eyes - they capture me
Tell me a story about your fiance, that makes you laugh, giggle, or cry.
Jarrett: My favourite story is when i had to hide in her closet a long time ago, i will leave it at that. Makes me laugh every time i think about it.
Jackie: A story that makes me laugh …it is hard to narrow it down to one, there have been so many years of memories together. But one that will always make me laugh is when Jarr hid in my closet.
When did you know you were going to marry your fiance?
Jarrett: I cannot remember a specific date, i always knew in the back of my mind. I do remember that the pressure was on after the first time we went ring shopping, like i said she is dedicated to achieving her goals!
Jackie: I think I kind of always knew…it was never really a question in mind.
Kisses of Hugs? What is more your thing?
Jarrett: Kisses without a doubt. Hugs aren’t as personal, everyone gives their friends hugs, i don’t know too many people who give their friends a kiss or two.
Jackie: Hugs followed by kisses…
Are you going on a honeymoon? Where?
Jarrett: Yes, I am as excited about the honeymoon as i am about the wedding. We are planning on undertaking a world wide adventure over the course of one year and documenting our experiences on a website to inspire other young couples to do the same thing, Check out www.worldlycouple.com in a month or so if you are interested!
Jackie:Yes - around the world…for a year….it is going to be awesome!
Did I mention that I am so jealous of this upcoming adventure of theirs! I will for sure be checking in on their blog once it is up to see what they experience out in the world as a newly married couple!
sharon Litchfield: I'm jealous of their adventure! Nice job as usual, way to make it work on a rainy day!
kelsy nielson: Love the B&W's- what a cool couple. Totally stylin'
On Friday, I had the pleasure of photographing a great group of grads form Vegerville, AB. Justine, Matthew, Sarah, Pearce, Rebecca and Jonathan were the most stylish grads I have seen. Fashion has come a long way since I graduated that is for sure! Anyway, here are some shots of the group. I am sure that it was a day and night to remember. As I was leaving on Friday, I told them that life will only get worse! But I was joking. Life outside of high school is awesome. It is sure great to have the memories of a time in life when everything is so new, so intense and so fun. But learning about yourself and what you want to do in this world is a gift. It may get more difficult, but life gives you back what you put in. Enjoy the new journey guys! Thanks for being so awesome to work with!
