Karli and Jason’s Wedding day - January 16th, 2023

This beautiful winter wedding at Elk Ridge Resort in the beautiful Prince Albert National Park felt like it was right out of a fairy tale! The landscape of the Boreal Forest was coated in a thick blanket of frost. A fog hung over the area like a snuggly coat protecting the wilderness. It created an absolutely stunning backdrop for Karli and Jason’s wedding day portraits. Upon arrival I was greeted by one of the resident Elk that made its home in the thick brush of the forest. She seemed to say “Welcome” with her soft brown eyes. Nature and humans seem to co-exist in this gem of a resort area.

Karli and Jason booked my “Intimate Wedding Collection” and instead of using the complimentary engagement session, they opted for the extra hour for additional wedding day coverage!
I’m so glad they did, because Karli had her heart set on “Getting Ready” photos, and I was happy to capture all of the little details she thoughtfully put into her special day. Definetly worth capturing these memories for a lifetime <3

Karli’s stunning bouquet was provided by Modern Blossoms Floral- Saskatoon.

The intimate wedding ceremony took place inside the resort. The White-Tail Room boasted floor-to-ceiling windows with French doors opening onto a patio behind the alter, proudly displaying the pine trees heavy with frost. It made a perfect backdrop for Karli & Jason’s family to witness them recite their tender vows to one another It couldn’t have been more perfect or romantic!

After the short, but so very sweet ceremony we headed out to the park for bride and groom portraits. Karli and Jason were real troopers in the chilly winter air but we took plenty of warm up breaks and we were able to create some of the most memorable photos that Waskesiu has ever given me!
We started our first portion of portraits on the Boundary Bog Trail. It’s one of my favourite places to capture in the summer and this was the first go I’ve given it in the winter. I was definitely not disappointed in these results!

Karli had a vision for her wedding day and I think I came pretty close to making it all happen. She added my “Sparkler Experience” on to her wedding day collection! We had a private celebration during portraits and then we can a sparkler send-IN to her reception! (With special permission of the park and Elk Ridge staff of course) If you are planning a sparkler exit or smoke bombs with your wedding I recommend getting permission of the land or venue owners and also checking for moisture conditions first!

We then moved on to some of the quieter areas of the park and then onto the ice of the lake itself. I love how the National Park has both the giant trees of the forest and the openness of the lake. It gave us so much to work with and diversity in their photos.

An in-camera double exposure of the bride and groom taken on the frozen water of Waskesiu lake, then using the trees overlooking Elk Ridge Resort to create a misty forest backdrop. Thinking about it after, I shouldn’t have flipped my camera over for upside down trees!

After we had plenty of cold fresh winter air we moved inside to warm up by the huge (and toasty) fireplace inside the resort. Of course we had to have a few photos ;)

A grande finale to their photos, Karli and Jason’s family welcomed then into their reception with a sparkler send in!

The last photo of the day, goodby Elk Ridge! You have shown your incredible beauty once again!

This Autumn wedding was set in the town and nearby area of Waskesiu. I couldn’t have been more thrilled to shoot in such a beautiful setting! I mean, everywhere you go there is beauty. Enoch and Roberta chose a Thursday afternoon to host friends and family to witness their marriage, which made the entire day perfect. The resort town was quiet with very little traffic that day and I felt like we could take over the streets (Which we did!)

Roberta did a fabulous job of picking shades of blush, rose gold and tans to pair with the navy suits the men wore. She has an amazing sense of style and good taste. I was more than happy to capture the dream she had envisioned for their wedding day. Such great attention to detail was made on their part knew I must make the absolute best memories for them to treasure for a lifetime together! No stone was left un-turned so to say.

I arrived at the venue early to scout locations as well as capture details for the reception. And I was in there like a dirty shirt so to speak. My habit of being an early bird always pays off! The reception venue was stunning, just bursting at the seams with florals, trinkets and treats! And I was able to capture so many details that Roberta put together with so much love.

The ceremony was held at the Elk Ridge Church. It was a bit rainy in the days before the wedding so we didn’t spend too much time shooting in that area because the mud was a little deep!
So the town of Waskesiu had to do. LOL. But that moisture from the rain just drew out the colours of the trees and details of the rocks and lake.
We had the most fun and fabulous time shooting. And Enoch and Roberta were up to any of my suggestions!

I had such a wonderful day with the two of you. Thank you for allowing me to capture your most memorable moments together!