Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Jesse Holland Photography | Victoria BC Wedding, Lifestyle and Birth Photographer Jesse Holland Photography | Victoria BC Wedding, Lifestyle and Birth Photographer ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://jessehollandphoto.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://jessehollandphoto.com/blog/) - [East Sooke Park Elopement](https://jessehollandphoto.com/elopement/east-sooke-park-elopement/) - When wildfires destroyed their original plans these two amazing people quickly pivoted and decided to come to Victoria for their elopement. - [Accent Inns Lifestyle Shoot](https://jessehollandphoto.com/branding-session/accent-inns-lifestyle-shoot/) - Lifestyle photos are always my fave, so when Accent Inns and Hotel Zed asked if I could help with their hiring campaign and shoot a bunch of portraits of their staff in their work place it was a big hell yeah on my end. - [Craigdarroch Castle Grad Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/misc/craigdarroch-castle-grad-photography/) - I have really enjoyed doing more grad sessions and so enjoyed this one done at Craigarroch Castle in Victoria. We popped over to Government House for some photos in their garden as well. - [Rowing Lifestyle Branding Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/misc/rowing-lifestyle-branding-session/) - I have had the pleasure of working with Silken Laumann on a couple other occasions and it is always a great time. She definitely falls into a category of women that I greatly admire and she is a breeze to photograph. - [East Sooke Park Branding Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/branding-session/east-sooke-park-branding-session/) - I had the pleasure of working with Coralie from Empowered Nutrition at this photoshoot for her feature in Health Monitor Network's magazine article about her holistic approach to nutrition. We headed to East Sooke park, one of my very favorite spots for the shoot. - [Westshore Town Centre Mall Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/misc/westshore-town-centre-mall-photography/) - I spent Family Day weekend at Westshore Mall taking photos of the shows they put on for young kids. Though I am not the target market for most of the performers, I still had a great time people watching and taking photos of adorable kids. - [Roar Tofino Lifestyle Shoot](https://jessehollandphoto.com/branding-session/roar-tofino-lifestyle-shoot/) - If I have said it once I have said it many times, if there was any company I would want to work for it would be the Hotel Zed and Accent Inn Company. There corporate culture is some of the best I have ever seen. It is always a pleasure getting to work with their - [Scottish Cultural Centre Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/scottish-cultural-centre-wedding/) - Scottish Cultural Centre Wedding - [Butchart Gardens Micro Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/butchart-gardens-micro-wedding/) - If you want to have a private viewing of Butchart Gardens, pretty much the only way to do it is to have a wedding there. I have photographed a handful of weddings at Butchart and it is always a special treat to get to walk around the sunken garden with no one else around. - [Lifestyle Branding Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/branding-session/lifestyle-branding-session/) - The two ladies at Wholistic Approach Coaching met up with me at Cinderbloc Studios for some branding photos. It was a lot of fun getting to shoot with these two very determined women who are doing the hard work themselves and helping other people achieve success. If you are looking for branding photos for your - [2024 Year In Review](https://jessehollandphoto.com/maternity/2024-year-in-review/) - 2024 was a great year filled with lots of travel, both for work and for play. My family visited Mexico, California and Hawaii and I traveled to all corners of Vancouver Island and all over Vancouver for work. I feel so lucky that my job allows me the opportunity to travel so much. Here's a - [Bear Mountain Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/bear-mountain-wedding-photography/) - The Westin at Bear Mountain is always a great spot for weddings. Their ballroom has a great space for larger weddings and their grounds always provide for great opportunities for photos. - [Sandcut Beach Proposal Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/sandcut-beach-proposal-photography/) - I alway love being a part of proposals and will never not get butterflies in my stomach leading up to proposals. These two ladies got engaged at Sandcut Beach and it was a real pleasure getting to share in this moment with them. - [Maternity Photography at Tower Point](https://jessehollandphoto.com/maternity/maternity-photography-at-tower-point/) - Summer is one of my favorite seasons for portrait sessions, even though I book way more family sessions in the Fall. The wildflowers at Tower Point were on point though for this maternity session. - [Victoria Grad Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/grad-photos/victoria-grad-photography/) - Jesse Holland Photography | Victoria BC Wedding, Lifestyle and Birth Photographer - [2023 Year In Review](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/2023-year-in-review/) - I did 118 (rough count) shoots in 2023. I know there are many photographers who drill down on a niche, but I love the variety of shoots that I got to do this year. An incomplete list of the types of shoots I did were: weddings, engagements, celebrating the largest concrete pour on Vancouver Island, - [Langford Family Newborn Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/langford-family-newborn-session/) - I will always and forever love in home family sessions with new little ones. Extra bonus points if you have a dog. - [Holland Point Park Engagement Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/holland-point-park-engagement-session/) - When your clients travel into town for their engagement session, and other wedding preparations, it can be difficult to ensure that the weather will align with their shoot. Thankfully Fiona and Mitch were so chill about braving a very windy afternoon to make their engagement session happen. It was so much fun getting to hang - [Victoria Lifestyle Newborn Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/newborns/victoria-lifestyle-newborn-session/) - I always love doing newborn portrait sessions in people's homes. It is a nice reminder of the first place your baby came home to, and a very special time in your life with your new baby. - [Victoria Elopement Photography :: Ross Bay](https://jessehollandphoto.com/elopement/victoria-elopement-photography-ross-bay/) - It's rare that you get such amazing weather in April in Victoria. But for M+K we lucked out with the weather so much so that we saw people swimming in the ocean off the Pier at Ross Bay. And we were treated to meadows full of daffodils and tress with cherry blossoms. - [2021 Year In Review](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/2021-year-in-review/) - As I reflect back on year two of this pandemic I must say it was a hell of a lot better than year one. I am thankful that I was able to document so many weddings - many of them now outside and scaled down, but still a wonderful gathering of family and friends. 2021 - [2022 Year In Review](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/2022-year-in-review/) - 2022 was actually great year! I was incredibly busy, in part because I was making up for two very lean years thanks to the 'vid. Despite the huge volume of work I also managed to squeeze in a lot of fun and very intentionally carved out time in the summer to spend time with my - [A+M:: Cordova Bay Beach House Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/am-cordova-bay-beach-house-wedding/) - Like so many couples Annie and Mitchell had to drastically change their plans to get married in 2020. So once thing opened back up they threw themselves the party they never got to have when they got married. I loved getting to catch up with this couple again. They are two of the nicest people - [V + E :: Fort Rodd Hill Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/v-e-fort-rodd-hill-wedding/) - I have always loved Fort Rodd Hill. As a decommission armament with an amazing view of downtown Victoria and The Olympics in Washington it is a hard to beat location for a wedding ceremony. So, I was very excited to get to photograph a wedding there this summer. These two gathered their amazing group of - [S + D :: Sea Lion Estates Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/s-d-sea-lion-estates-wedding/) - One of my very favorite planners to work with is Barb at French Kiss Events. I was so happy to get to work with her this summer out at the amazing Sea Lion Estates. Everything about this wedding was great: The weather held out beautifully for us, I only took one wrong turn finding the - [J+M :: Backyard Wedding in Saanich](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/jm-backyard-wedding-in-saanich/) - Jess and Matt had their marriage ceremony back in 2021 at the Horticultural Centre of the Pacific but they missed out on having a proper party, so they made up for it this summer. This was one of my very favorite weddings, even though when I showed up the tables hadn't yet been delivered. Nothing - [E + A :: Parksville Family Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/e-a-parksville-family-photography/) - Rathtrevor Beach has become a favorite "up island" location. I have camped, day tripped and rented property near the beach and it is always a good time. I took these family photos of my long time family friends the last time we were up there together. - [S + C :: Bodega Ridge Wedding on Galiano Island](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/s-c-bodega-ridge-wedding-on-galiano-island/) - Serah and Carter's wedding on Galiano was a delight to get to take photos at. The property at Bodega Ridge is just gorgeous and working with the team at The Good Party is always a Good One. I loved that during their ceremony their officiant had them sign their marriage license on each others backs, - [Glenco Cove-Kwatsech Park Family Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/glenco-cove-kwatsech-park-family-photography/) - I do Fall Mini's every year and am always on the lookout for great spots to take families to for photos. Enter Glenco Cove-Kwatsech Park. I had the pleasure of shooting a wedding at this same park earlier in the year, so I knew it would be the perfect combination of sea bluffs and pebble - [W+ A :: Victoria Proposal Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/w-a-victoria-proposal-photography/) - These two got engaged at Cordova Bay, one of their favorite spots in Victoria and an awesome backdrop to photograph. It was a classic winter day at the beach, but thankfully the rain held off until we were wrapping things up. I always love playing photo ninja for proposals and have a feeling my nerves - [K+J :: Oak Bay Beach Hotel Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/elopement/kj-oak-bay-beach-hotel-wedding/) - These two had a beautiful wedding at Albert Head Lagoon after getting ready at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel. I loved spending the afternoon with these two and their family. It was perfect all around. And a huge shout out to Jen Clark for her fabulous work getting Kim all made up. - [A+D :: Horticultural Centre of the Pacific Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/elopement/ad-horticultural-centre-of-the-pacific-wedding/) - It was a real treat for me getting to document the wedding of Dakshi and Abhi. I loved Dakshi's dress and the way it contrasted with the amazing blooms at HCP. Their micro wedding was not what they had initially planned but was still a wonderful afternoon. And here is a link to see the - [M+D :: Beach House Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/md-beach-house-wedding/) - Like so many other couples M + D had to make some hard choices back in 2020, and then stay super flexible in 2021, and cross their fingers that their wedding would be able to go ahead as planned in 2021. Luckily they were able to have their wedding, with all their guests at The - [K+J :: Backyard Wedding in Duncan](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/kj-backyard-wedding-in-duncan/) - I always enjoy doing backyard weddings. There is something very sweet about having your wedding at a home. And I know that with Covid, a lot of couples transitioned to having backyard weddings so as the easily make the pivots necessary as our public health orders constantly changed. I headed up to Duncan for K - [C+J :: East Sooke Park Aylard Farms Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/east-sooke-park-aylard-farms-wedding/) - I love Aylard Farms so much. It holds an extremely special place in my heart and getting to photograph this wedding there only added to the list of reasons why I love it so much. These two splurged on three key things for their micro wedding: flowers, food and photography. The flowers Poppies Floral Art - [D+A :: Saxe Point Engagement Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/da-saxe-point-engagement-session/) - I did this engagement session after the couple was already married, but who cares! I loved seeing these two again and any excuse to more photos with then was an excuse I was going to take. - [J+M :: HCP Micro Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/jm-hcp-micro-wedding/) - Tomfoolery, shenanigans and crying from laughing were the theme of this wedding. I am so excited I will get to see this whole crew again for a follow up celebration in 2022. - [KR+J :: Fairmont Empress and Gowland Todd Park Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/empress-and-gowland-todd-park-wedding/) - These two got ready at the Empress and then headed down to Todd Inlet for their wedding ceremony. It was an absolutely gorgeous day and I got to work with an absolute dream team. Wedding Planning and Design by Marika at Rock Paper Square Florals by Rook and Rose Hair by Adorn Hair by Amanda - [J+C :: Horticultural Centre of the Pacific Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/jc-horticultural-centre-of-the-pacific-wedding/) - For a little stretch there -read three months in a row - over the summer I had a standing date to shoot a wedding at HCP. These two kicked off that little run with a micro wedding on a wonderful April afternoon. - [I+J :: Saxe Point Micro Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/ij-saxe-point-micro-wedding/) - Like so many other couples I+J had an intimate wedding, outside and zoomed in their friends and family that couldn't make it. I loved that these two got ready together, in their home. And though it was a small wedding it was still full of love, laughter and a couple happy tears. - [Anniversary Photo Session in Downtown Victoria](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/anniversary-photo-session-in-downtown-victoria/) - This was a shoot that was a little outside my norm, but still super fun. The daughter of this couple bought her parents a surprise photoshoot while they were in town for their anniversary. They admitted that the last time they had photos done together was when they got married, which made the shoot especially - [M+K :: Inn at Laurel Point Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/mk-inn-at-laurel-point-wedding/) - It had been a couple years since I had been back to the Inn at Laurel Point for a wedding, so I was thrilled to get to photograph Max and Kelly's wedding there. I was so happy for these two to be able to have the wedding they planned and for the sun to just - [C+W :: Deep Cove Chalet Elopement](https://jessehollandphoto.com/elopement/cw-deep-cove-chalet-elopement/) - These two made the call to bump up there elopement by three days in order to ensure they had some good weather. If this isn't an advantage to eloping I don't know what it. It was a good thing too because it did indeed pour on their initial date. And the weather could not have - [A+E :: Helicopter Elopement in Campbell River](https://jessehollandphoto.com/elopement/ae-helicopter-elopement-in-campbell-river/) - I made it up to Campbell River for A + E's amazing helicopter elopement. This was, hands down, the coolest (and one of the coldest) elopements I have photographed. I haven't been in a helicopter since I was about 10 years old - during a big family holiday in Hawaii - so I was extra - [Duen Branding Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/branding-session/duen-branding-session/) - If you are looking for a fun activity to do while in Victoria, booking a trip on the Duen for a Three Hour Sail would be a great place to start. I had the pleasure of going aboard the ship to capture some images for them and it was a real treat to get to - [M + D :: Backyard Wedding in Sidney](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/backyard-wedding-in-sidney/) - This was the first wedding I have been to that included a stop at the hospital. Thankfully it wasn't because anyone got hurt at the wedding (I have heard of those stories though, eek!). But the brides dear grandmother was in the hospital and it was very important that she still get to share in - [Mt. Tolmie Family Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/mt-tolmie-family-session/) - A little family session up on Mt. Tolmie. - [Kelsea Keating Realtor Branding Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/branding-session/kelsea-keating-realtor-branding-session/) - I love seeing my photos "out in the wild" so imagine my delight when I was at the airport picking up my sister and I look up to see one of the photos from this session come up on the tv monitors! I had a ton of fun with Kelsea during this session. She picked - [S+P :: Sooke Prestige Hotel Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/sp-sooke-prestige-hotel-wedding/) - The energy at this wedding was absolutely amazing. These two had a major blow to their original May wedding. The park they wanted to get married in was experiencing a huge influx of people experiencing homelessness and the restaurant they initially had booked was no longer allowed to host events. So they had to postpone. - [S+C :: Shawnigan Lake Engagement Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/sc-shawnigan-lake-engagement-session/) - After seeing the Lake House these two have in their family I have major lake house envy. This was a super fun session and I am extra excited for their wedding in 2022. - [2020 Year In Review](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/2020-year-in-review/) - 2020 was truly a year like none other. My family started the year off in Mexico, soaking up the sun and enjoying the beach. After we returned to Canada I got back to work, photographing my first wedding of the year at Butchart Gardens. Little did I know that this wedding would be my only A look back on 2020. - [S+F :: Family Mini Sessions](https://jessehollandphoto.com/maternity/sf-family-mini-sessions/) - I had the pleasure of catching up with this couple almost exactly a month after their elopement to document another milestone for their family. And then I saw them again about six months later to meet their wonderful daughter. This is truly the best part of my job; getting to watch families grow and being - [M+ K :: East Sooke Park Aylard Farms Engagement Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/m-k-east-sooke-park-aylard-farms-engagement-session/) - [A+S :: Beach House Restaurant Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/as-beach-house-restaurant-wedding/) - I loved this wedding for many reasons, but one of the highlights was the couple's dog Wyatt, who truly stole the show at the ceremony. Just as their officiant, Chris-Ann, announced them married Wyatt joined the crowd in congratulations by barking a number of times and jumping up and down. Then with Samir and Amy - [S+R Horticultural Centre of the Pacific Micro Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/sr-horticultural-centre-of-the-pacific-micro-wedding/) - Like so many other couples S+R had so stay flexible with their wedding planning. Thankfully the weather was perfect on their day and they were able to fully enjoy the gardens at the Horticultural Centre of the Pacific. One of my very favorite wedding venues! - [Royal Beach Development Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/branding-session/royal-beach-development-photography/) - For a large part of 2020 I was photographing the goings on down at the Royal Beach Development in Colwood. Thanks to Emma, and the team at The Good Party, there was quite a lot going in including everything from Spin Co. classes, to Pop Up Bistro with Toque Catering and The Bubble Bus, a - [S+A :: Horticultural Centre of the Pacific Engagement Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/sa-horticultural-centre-of-the-pacific-engagement-session/) - Can you tell this was the absolute hottest day of the year? it was almost 40 degrees that day. Celcius! And I wore a linen jumper to the session, which was fine, until I started sweating and the jumper got covered in wet spots. And I started sweating about two seconds after I stepped out - [B+V :: Beach House Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/bv-beach-house-wedding/) - Like so many other couple's Bev and Veronica had a hell of a time working out when to get married given the ongoing changes to gathering and weddings this year. I was so happy when I got an email saying they were bumping up there wedding from 2023 back to 2022, after postponing from 2021. - [Ongoing Lifestyle Family Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/maternity/ongoing-lifestyle-family-session/) - The trifecta of sessions to do in a year. Maternity, newborn and family mini for those holiday cards. Love love love this little family! - [Newborn Lifestyle Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/newborn-lifestyle-session/) - [A+M :: Snowy Backyard Wedding in Metchosin](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/am-snowy-backyard-wedding-in-metchosin/) - A backyard wedding in Metchosin on a Snowy Day. - [K+M Backyard Micro Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/km-backyard-micro-wedding-photography/) - Kate and Mike were the third link in a "sibling" chain of couples who's weddings I have photograph. Let me explain "sibling chain"; I photographed Alana and Kevin's wedding, a few years later I photographed Alana's sister, Jenn's wedding, and then a few years after that, I am here photographing Jenn's husbands brother's wedding. Confused - [R+B Craidelonna Lodge Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/rb-craidelonna-lodge-wedding-photography/) - Rachel and Brian had a lovely little wedding at one of my all time favourite locations on the Island. Craidelonna Lodge is such an amazing spot for small weddings. It is a small hotel/lodge with a variety of accommodations, a lovely little dining room and access to a semi private beach. The forest fires that - [C+J Kildara Farms Micro Wedding in Saanich](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/cj-kildara-farms-micro-wedding-in-saanich/) - Christina and Jeremy had a lovely micro wedding at one of my all time favourite venues, Kildara Farms in Saanich. Driving out to their wedding I got worried when I hit a huge fog bank just a couple kilometres away from where we were meeting. So it was a HUGE relief to get to the - [A+M Anderson Hill Micro Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/am-anderson-hill-micro-wedding/) - Annie and Mitchell win the award for the couple that rolled with the punches the best this year. Not only did they have to navigate ongoing changes to their plans because of Covid, they also were super troopers when the rain started falling on their wedding day. They were smiles all day long at the - [K+J Brentwood Bay Engagement Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/kj-brentwood-bay-engagement-photography/) - We are so lucky on Vancouver Island to have as much natural beauty as we do. These two wanted to hike out to Tod Inlet for their engagement session and I was happy to take the short 10 minute walk with them, because this little bay is one of the best on the island. - [S+M Cormorant Point Micro Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/elopement/sm-cormorant-point-micro-wedding/) - Seonaid and Mark were one of the many, many couples this year who had to significantly change their wedding plans to adhere to the ever evolving public health orders here in British Columbia. They held their micro wedding at Cormorant Point near Mount Doug Park and the rain held off just long enough for us - [E+A Gonzales Hill Engagement Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/ea-gonzales-hill-engagement-photography/) - Erin and Adam were able to sneak in their engagement photos just before we all got hit by the Covid lockdown. We met up at Gonzales Hill and then took a drive down to the oceanfront near the Chinese cemetery. - [S+F A Horticultural Centre of the Pacific Elopement](https://jessehollandphoto.com/elopement/sf-a-horticultural-centre-of-the-pacific-elopement/) - Shannon and Francios went through the ringer planning their wedding. Their original venue had a flood and a couple months before their wedding they had to scramble to find a new venue. The Horticultural Centre of the Pacific is one of my very favourite locations here in Victoria, so I was very happy that is - [M+M Lifestyle Newborn Shoot](https://jessehollandphoto.com/newborns/mm-lifestyle-newborn-shoot/) - It was such a treat to catch up with my old classmate and his wife and meet his lovely little son. Matt and Maia's wedding photos can be seen here as well. - [S+R Dallas Road Engagement Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/sr-dallas-road-engagement-session/) - Sam and Rico wanted to embrace two different looks for their engagement session. Rico rides a motorcycle and really wanted to highlight it for part of the shoot. And Sam wanted to lean into a softer look (aka wear a dress) for the second part of their session. The one thing that carried over between - [S+R Oak Bay Beach Hotel Elopement](https://jessehollandphoto.com/elopement/sr-oak-bay-beach-hotel-elopement/) - Sam and Rico eloped at the lovely Oak Bay Beach Hotel. They could not have had a more beautiful day. And smiles never left their faces. It was a true joy to spend the afternoon with these two! Sam and Rico's engagement session photos can be seen here. - [F + S Dallas Road Engagement Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/f-s-dallas-road-engagement-session/) - Beacon Hill Park and Holland Point Park Engagement session, by Jesse Holland Photography. - [R+O Butchart Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/ro-butchart-wedding-photography/) - Rebecca and Owen had a lovely and intimate wedding at Butchart Gardens. Butchart hosts weddings in their "off season" and their indoor Spring Prelude Garden is just about the perfect spot for a winter wedding. Rebecca and Owen were an extra special couple, as I also photographed their proposal which also happened at Butchart. Such - [Birth Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/birth-photography/birth-photography/) - Having had a photographer at my own birth, I was interested in being on the other side of the camera. And Holy! Was it an awesome experience! Women's bodies are amazing and watching a baby being born was truly a life changing experience for me. Needless to say I want to do it again. So I am - [M + T Butchart Garden Proposal](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/m-t-butchart-garden-proposal/) - A surprise proposal at Butchart Gardens. - [Vancouver Maternity Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/maternity/jeremiah-and-alison-vancouver-maternity-photography/) - Well, it is confirmed. North America is experiencing a bit of a baby boom, which proves scientifically, that I really am surrounded by pregnant women and babies! I wish these two all the best as parents and know they are going to rock it. - [Andrew and Sara :: Vancouver Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/andrew-and-sara-vancouver-wedding-photography/) - Two weeks ago I headed over to Vancouver for another adventure in JK Wedding Photography (J = Me! and K = Kelsey). After making the obligatory stop at Ikea, we met up with a friend of mine for dinner and on Saturday we had a fantastic time photographing Sara and Andrews wedding. Sara and Andrew - [The New Year Started Off Cold! {Life As A Wife Week #32}](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/life-as-a-wife-week-32/) - As we've done for the past two years, Kevin and I made our annual trek across the Pacific to Vancouver. Our good friends live in Vancouver and sadly we just don't make enough time to go see them more often. But we do go for New Years and it had become a great tradition. On - [K+S:: A Northern Quarter Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/ks-a-northern-quarter-wedding/) - A wedding at St. Andrews with the reception at The Northern Quarter. Portraits done at Beacon Hill Park and the Surf Motel. - [A Hatley Castle Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/a-hatley-castle-wedding/) - A Hatley Castle Wedding at Royal Roads Campus, wedding photos by Jesse Holland. - [J+T Delta Hotel Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/jt-delta-hotel-wedding/) - A Delta Hotel Victoria Wedding, photos by Jesse Holland. - [2019 Year In Review](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/2019-year-in-review/) - I almost exclusively blog weddings, however of the 60 shoots I did this year, just 16 were weddings - albeit the weddings were the longest shoots, and by far are where I took the most photos ;) . Here is a look back at the 2019 year: the weddings, families, lifestyle shoots, a few different - [K + M Albert Head Lagoon Engagement Photos](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/k-m-albert-head-lagoon-engagement-photos/) - A fun, family and dog friendly engagement session at Albert Head Lagoon. - [A + A Sea Cider Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/a-a-sea-cider-wedding/) - Documentary wedding photography by Jesse Holland at Sea Cider. - [M+J A Mount Doug Park Elopement](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/mj-a-mount-doug-park-elopement/) - A small wedding at the beach in Mt. Doug Park. Portraits done along the oceanfront. - [M+D Albert Head Lagoon Engagement Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/md-albert-head-lagoon-engagement-session/) - Albert Head and Esquimalt Lagoon Engagement Session. - [P+M Courtney Backyard Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/pm-courtney-backyard-wedding/) - A backyard wedding in Courtney BC. - [K+A A Saanich Backyard Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/a-backyard-wedding-in-north-saanich-vancouver-island-wedding-photography/) - Creative and documentary wedding photography in North Saanich. - [B+M Cordova Bay Beach House Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/bm-cordova-bay-beach-house-wedding/) - A destination wedding in Victoria BC at the Cordova Bay Beach House Restaurant. - [A+J Port Renfrew Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/aj-port-renfrew-wedding/) - A wedding in Port Renfrew with photos by Jesse Holland. Vancouver Island Wedding Photography. - [A + J :: Bear Mountain Resort Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/a-j-bear-mountain-resort-wedding/) - Documentary Wedding photography by Jesse Holland with portraits done at Beacon Hill Park, Kitty Islet, and the Governors Mansion - [A + A :: Victoria Engagement Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/a-a-victoria-engagement-session/) - Engagement Session in Victoria by Jesse Holland. - [Emily and Co. Family Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/emily-and-co-family-photography/) - Lifestyle Family Photography at Willows Beach and Uplands Park by Jesse Holland - [M + M :: Victoria Yacht Club Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/m-m-victoria-yacht-club-wedding/) - Documentary wedding photography at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, in Oak Bay. - [C+ W :: Beach House Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/c-w-beach-house-wedding/) - Gay Wedding at the Beach House in Victoria, BC - [Ravina and Dan :: Butchart Gardens Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/butchart-wedding-photography/) - Butchart Gardens has become a favorite place of mine in the last couple of years, and I have had the pleasure of shooting a couple of weddings there. Ravina and Dan also hold Butchart close to their hearts, so it was a no brainer that they get married there. It was a pleasure to spend - [B+T Kildara Farms Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/bt-kildara-farms-wedding/) - A wedding at Kildara Farms, in Saanich BC. Wedding photos by Jesse Holland - [K+S Engagement Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/ks-engagement-session/) - An downtown Victoria engagement session with Jesse Holland - [K+R :: Mary Lake Sanctuary Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/kr-mary-lake-sanctuary-wedding/) - An outdoor wedding at Mary Lake Sanctuary in Victoria BC. Vancouver Island. - [Butchart Gardens Winter Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/butchart-gardens-winter-wedding/) - A winter wedding at Butchart Gardens - [Kathryn and Matt :: Swans Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/kathryn-and-matt/) - I love shooting smaller intimate weddings. And when the Father Daughter dance features the groom and his daughter my heart is just a puddle. It was such a pleasure being part of Kathryn and Matthew's big day. - [Lifestyle Family Photography in Victoria](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/lifestyle-family-photography-in-victoria/) - Family photos, lifestyle family photos, Victoria Family Photography - [2018 Year in Review](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/2018-year-in-review/) - A look back at weddings in 2018 - [Fall Mini Sessions](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/fall-mini-sessions/) - Lifestyle Family Photos in Victoria BC - [Underwater Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/underwater-photography/) - Underwater Photography, Lifestyle Photography - [Santa Cruz Family Photos](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/santa-cruz-family-photos/) - A family photo session in victoria BC - [Santa Cruz Maternity](https://jessehollandphoto.com/maternity/santa-cruz-maternity/) - A Lifestyle Maternity Session at the Beach - [Klamath River Trip](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/klamath-river-trip/) - Documentary Family Photos on a camping and river trip on the Klamath River Trip. - [Gates of the Lodor River Trip](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/gates-of-the-lodore-river-trip/) - River trip on the Gates of the Lodore, Green River, Utah - [Bay Area Family Lifestyle Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/bay-area-family-lifestyle-photography/) - Lifestyle Family photo in the Bay Area - [Cafe Brio Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/cafe-brio-wedding/) - An intimate wedding at Cafe Brio in downtown Victoria - [Jenn and Matt :: Bear Mountain Resort](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/bear-mountain-wedding-photography-j-m/) - A Bear Mountain Wedding with Candid and Creative wedding portraits, - [T+K:: The View Elite Property Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/tk-the-view-elite-property-wedding-photography/) - A wedding at the The View Property in Saanich BC. - [D+I :: Bear Mountain Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/di-bear-mountain-wedding-photography/) - Documentary Wedding Photography, in Victoria BC - [H+C :: Merridale Cidery Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/hc-merridale-cidery-wedding-photography/) - A wedding at Merridale Cidery in Cobble Hill, BC - [D + A :: Sea Cider Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/d-a-sea-cider-wedding-photography/) - A wedding at Sea Cider in Saanich, Vancouver Island - [T+N :: The Delta Victoria Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/tn-the-delta-victoria-wedding-photography/) - A wedding at the Delta Hotel in Downtown Victoria. - [E+N :: Church and State Winery Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/en-church-and-state-winery-wedding-photography/) - A wedding at Church and State Vineyard, Brentwood Bay, Vancouver Island - [Jenn and Dan :: Horticulture Centre of the Pacific Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/jenn-and-dan-horticulture-centre-of-the-pacific-wedding-photography/) - A wedding at the Horticultural Centre of the Pacific, Saanich Peninsula on Vancouver Island - [Carla + Mark :: Sea Cider Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/carla-mark-sea-cider-wedding-photography/) - A wedding at Sea Cider in Saanich, Vancouver Island - [Jessica + Hamed :: Church and State Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/jessica-hamed-church-and-state-wedding-photography/) - A wedding at Church and State Vineyard, Brentwood Bay, Vancouver Island - [Ariel and Colin :: Cordova Bay Beach House Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/ariel-and-colin-cordova-bay-beach-house-wedding/) - Wedding Photography at the Beach House, Victoria BC - [A Beacon Hill Park Elopement](https://jessehollandphoto.com/elopement/a-beacon-hill-park-elopement/) - An elopement in Beacon Hill Park with photos by Jesse Holland - [Bear Mountain Wedding : Natalia and Adrian](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/bear-mountain-wedding-natalia-and-adrian/) - A wedding at Bear Mountain in Victoria BC. Photos by Jesse Holland - [A Downtown Victoria Engagement Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/a-downtown-victoria-engagement-session/) - A downtown Victoria Engagement Session - [Fisherman's Wharf Engagement Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/fishermans-wharf-engagement-session/) - An engagement session down at Victoria's Fisherman's Wharf - [Victoria Lifestyle Family Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/victoria-lifestyle-family-session/) - Newborn family photos. Lifestyle Family photo session at home - [A+S :: Victoria Couple Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/as-victoria-couple-session/) - A Couples Session, Family Photos at Tower Point - [Victoria Birth Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/birth-photography/victoria-birth-photography/) - A birth story in Victoria BC - [T+N :: Victoria Engagement Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/tn-victoria-engagement-photography/) - An Engagement Session in Victoria, BC. Photo by Jesse Holland. - [J+M :: Victoria Spring Engagement in Oak Bay](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/jm-victoria-spring-engagement-in-oak-bay/) - A Victoria engagement session in Oak Bay. - [C+M :: A Downtown Victoria Engagement Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/cm-a-downtown-victoria-engagement-session/) - A downtown engagement session by Jesse Holland - [A Rainy Butchart Garden Proposal](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/a-rainy-butchart-garden-proposal/) - A Propoal at Butchart Gardens, Victoria BC. Proposal Photography - [Over the Years](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/over-the-years/) - I have known these two for that last few of years and I love that we have returned to Thetis for some pretty big milestones: engagement, pregnancy, and one year old portraits. - [Xela and Dean's Growing Family :: Victoria Lifestyle Family Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/xela-deans-growing-family/) - Xela and Dean have extended their family by one and now have two beautiful daughters. It has been such a pleasure watching this little family grow. - [Turning One :: Victoria Portrait Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/turning-one-victoria-portrait-photography/) - This little dude turned one and I was invited to come along. I might have had more fun than him...... ;) - [Cousins :: Bay Area Portrait Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/cousins-bay-area-portrait-photography/) - I was back in California for some portrait sessions and met up with my cousin and her one year old for lunch. My daughter was delighted in the little playmate and new selection of toys. - [Happy Mother's Day](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/happy-mothers-day/) - Mother's Day is this weekend, and being a Mother myself, I have a new found respect for my own Mom, and all the Moms out there. Here is a collection of some of my favorite moments with Moms at weddings. - [Family Session :: Victoria Portrait Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/family-session-victoria-portrait-photography/) - Loves this session with fellow photographer Jody Wiger. Such fun, even though it was freezing. - [Emily :: Hornby Portrait Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/emily-hornby-portrait-session/) - One more post from Hornby. This shoot was a lot of fun both in the making and in the shooting. Emily had a great idea for a photo she wanted and it was a pleasure helping her make it happen (it's not everyday you get to pin some seaweed into someone's hair). I also tried - [A Collaboration :: Part 1](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/a-collaboration-part-1/) - One of the things I most enjoy about my job is getting to try new things. It can be very easy to fall into a rut, so sometimes I feel like I should shake things up a bit. This shoot was a chance to do just that. It was a pleasure to collaborate with some - [A Year Later :: Victoria Portrait Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/a-year-later-victoria-portrait-photography/) - Sharon and Kal have been married for almost a year (fellow Paper Anniversaries)! Not only were a joy to work with, but I am IN LOVE with their outfits. Brides in white dresses are always awesome, but they are always in white dresses (my cousin Gillian aside) so it was refreshing to shoot a (recent) - [Late Night Fashion :: Hornby Part 2](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/late-night-fashion-hornby-part-2/) - When you "go away for the weekend" with a bunch of photographers you expect to take a lot of photos, but honestly I didn't think I would be doing a pseudo fashion shoot. But that's what happens on Hornby. Did you know they have a Free Store on Hornby? It is amazing. And free! (I - [Midnight Picnic](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/victoria-engagement-photographer/) - Last month I went on a bit of a personal shoot bender. Okay, maybe it wasn't a bender, I only did two shoots, but they did happen in the same week and it took weeks of prep to make em happen. One of them I am holding off on publishing til it is published on - [Les and Esme :: 55 years of Marriage](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/les-and-esme-55-years-of-marriage/) - I subscribe to a number of wedding blogs and I love drinking my morning coffee and browsing thru them on a regular basis. I love to see other people's creativity and get inspired by all the different things people are doing with weddings. The one thing that I haven't seen on any of these blogs - [Emily and Splash Sneak Peek](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/emily-and-splash-sneak-peek/) - Yesterday I had the pleasure of doing some Senior Portraits of my cousin Emily, here in California. This is just a sneak peek, and I must say this is the first time I have photographed a horse! And it was great! More coming soon. P.S. For all you Canadians reading this, Senior Portraits - [Twins!](https://jessehollandphoto.com/newborns/twins/) - I have been in Arizona the last couple of days hanging out with my cousin and her two new babies. I have decided they are not identical, but these little gals are awfully cute. More of them to come. Holland and Riley you two are pretty precious. - [Baby V :: Victoria Portrait Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/baby-v-victoria-portrait-photography/) - My niece will be 6 months old tomorrow, so it seemed like a good time to do a few photos of her. This girl is just ridiculously cute and has served as a great little sneak peek as to what life may be like for me in another 3 months. Violet was a trooper - [Shane and Co. :: Victoria Portrait Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/shane-and-co-victoria-portrait-photography/) - Shane is an awesome photographer in his own right, so it was a wee bit intimidating shooting him and his lovely family. It was also freezing. All in all we had a great time though and watching his kids run around makes me even more excited for my rapidly approaching initiation into motherhood. Here are - [San Francisco Family Portrait Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/san-francisco-family-portrait-session/) - Holy man am I behind on blogging! I will be playing catch up this week. So to start off here is a family session I did while I was down in California at the beginning of the month! - [A Hornby Family Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/hornby-family-session/) - For the last four years I've had the pleasure of heading to Hornby for some time away. This year I headed up with some families instead of my previous posse of ladies. While there I did a little family session with the immensely talented Jennifer Armstrong. If you'd like to see the photos Jennifer did - [Say Yes to the Dress](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/say-yes-to-the-dress/) - My good friend Barb, from French Kiss Events, got married last year, and like many brides she was very excited to find "the dress." After looking around and trying on a few Barb found her wedding dress at The White Peony. When she came in to put her deposit down Trish and I decided to - [Lundgren Family Cattle Point Lake Mini Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/lundgren-family-cattle-point-lake-mini-session/) - [Betsy and Co. :: Bay Area Family Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/betsy-co-bay-area-family-photography/) - Betsy and her family head out to Tamales Bay whenever possible, and invited me out to join them when I was last in California. What a lovely location and an even better family. - [Baby B is One :: Victoria Family Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/baby-b-one-victoria-family-photography/) - Babies are the best. And when their parent's are willing to haul them up a steep hill for some portraits you know that baby is in good hands. - [Leslie, Lew and Marlo :: Bay Area Family Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/leslie-lew-marlo-bay-area-family-photography/) - I don't often have an opportunity to photograph guinea pigs. - [Baby E :: San Francisco Portrait Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/newborns/baby-e-san-francisco-portrait-photography/) - I love it when I get to follow up with wedding clients and meet new babies. These two where one of my all time favorite couples to work with and I know they are going to be great parents. - [Baby V :: San Francisco Portrait Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/baby-v-san-francisco-portrait-photography/) - I really shouldn't be surprised that people I knew in high school now have kids, but I am. And it also makes me feel a little old. But babies are cute and pretty soon that is all I am thinking about. It was such a pleasure meeting this little guy and catching up with his - [Mini Modern Pop Up Studio](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/mini-modern-pop-studio/) - I will be participating in the Mini Modern Pop Up this weekend at The Uptown Shopping Centre, with a Pop Up Studio. I will have a simple black backdrop set up and a couple of seating "options," including a low stool and a black, fully backed chair (for those still mastering sitting up). I encourage - [Schaefer Family :: Victoria Portrait Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/schaefer-family-victoria-portrait-photography/) - The Schaefers used to be neighbors, so it was such a pleasure to be able to catch up with them for some family photos, right before their new son were born. - [Rysstad Family :: Victoria Portrait Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/rysstad-family-victoria-portrait-photography/) - Sweet little family session in Beacon Hill Park, Victoria. By Jesse Holland Photography - [Jenn, Tommy and Bridget :: Victoria Family Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/jenn-tommy-and-bridget-victoria-family-session/) - A family portrait session in Metchosin with Jesse Holland Photography. Documentary family photos. - [Baby Esti is One! :: Victoria Family Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/baby-esti-is-one-victoria-family-photography/) - One year old Cake smash in Victoria BC - [Mary and Co. :: Victoria Family Photo Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/family-photos/mary-and-co-victoria-family-photo-session/) - A Beacon Hill Park family documentary session with Mary from Blush Bridal Boutique - [K+M:: Vancouver Elopement Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/elopement/km-vancouver-elopement-photography/) - I have worked with a number of out of town clients over the years, but these two take the cake, coming all the way over from Japan for their elopement. It was really special to me to get to be their witness for their big day! Congrat and Omedeto Gozaimas. RELATED POSTS: - [Emily + Craig :: Victoria Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/emily-craig/) - Emily and Craig got married on Saturday and I for one had a blast. Emily and Craig really were destined to be together; her last name is Mintz and his is York and together they are York Mintz! Does it get any better than that? I think not. Emily and Craig planned a perfect day, - [Joann + David :: Victoria Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/joanddave/) - I am not going to lie, Joann and David's wedding might be wedding that I was looking forward to the most for 2011. This may be in part because Joann was the first bride to book me for 2011, or it could be because I just knew that she was going to have an awesome - [Eric + Jenn :: A Sea Cider Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/sea-cider-wedding-victoria/) - Jenn and Eric were the perfect couple to end my 2011 wedding season on. Their relaxed wedding was full of lovely touches and they have a lot of people in their lives who clearly love them a lot. The fabulous ladies over at Verbena Floral Design did a great job with the flowers and as always the - [Devon + Channa :: A Sea Cider Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/devon-channa-sea-cider-wedding/) - It seems like every summer you end up shooting at least three weddings at the same venue. Last year it was the Inn at Laurel Point, for me and this year it was Sea Cider. Back in July I shot my first wedding there while second shooting with Kelsey Goodwin. And what a great couple - [Lindsey and Shaun :: A St. Ann's and Union Club Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/lindsey-and-shaun/) - I only had the pleasure of meeting Lindsey and Shaun only a short time ago, but boy was I glad we did meet. These two are pretty funny in that same quick witted way that I pretend to be and it was blast hanging out with them at their wedding. Locations: St. Ann's for - [Meghan + Dave :: Merridale Cidery Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/meghan-dave/) - Meghan and Dave where the first couple to book me for 2012 just over a year ago, so it is safe to say that I have been looking forward to this wedding for a long time. And it was perfect! Everything came together beautifully and they had a perfect day up at Merridale Cidery. Being - [Amy + Glen :: A Sea Cider Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/amy-glen-a-sea-cider-wedding/) - Amy and Glen were an awesome couple to work with and they already have a relationship that has stood the test of time, having known each other since middle school. I had a great time hanging out with them, their family and their friends at the Sidney Pier Hotel and at Sea Cider! We even - [A Starling Lane Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/a-starling-lane-wedding/) - These two cuties had a wonderful small wedding at Starling Lane on a very wet Thursday. They were amazing troopers though and were still game to head down to the beach for some shots. It didn't hurt that the bride was already planning on wearing boots which made getting around a lot easier. I wish these two - [Katie and Andrew :: Victoria Civil Ceremony Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/elopement/katie-and-andrew-victoria-civil-ceremony-wedding-photography/) - So, it turns out that the logistics of getting legally married in Mexico are harder than you would think. So, often times Canadians (and Americans, I presume) fill out all their appropriate paperwork here at home and just have their parties a far. Such was the case with Katie and Andrew, who had their civil - [Claire and Bruno :: Victoria Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/claire-and-bruno-victoria-wedding-photography/) - It was a pleasure to book a last minute wedding with Claire and Bruno. Their intimate gathering at The Deep Cove Chalet was great way to spend a Friday afternoon. - [Mark and Beki :: Victoria Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/mark-and-beki/) - I love backyard weddings! Mark and Beki had a beautiful ceremony at Beki's parents home and it was all sorts of awesome! Congrats you two! And props to Beki for getting up in a tree for some photos. - [M + P's Brentwood Bay Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/mp-brentowood-bay-wedding/) - Meg and Pete's Wedding at Brentwood Bay was all sorts of beautiful. Not only was the resort stunning, the flowers perfect and the bride luminous, more importantly it was clear that Meg and Pete brought together their family and friends to help them celebrate their love and life together. There were lots of laughs, hugs, smiles - [Ryan and Joy :: Victoria Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/ryan-joy-victoria-wedding-photography/) - Ryan and Joy were such a pleasure to work with. They literally climbed up a mountain for some photos and were eager to try out anything and everything. I wish them the best in their life in Texas and was honoured to be able to share their big day with them. - [O + C :: Empress Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/o-c-empress-wedding-photography/) - These two had a lovely "recommitment-making-it-legal" ceremony at the Empress. - [Calvin and Maria :: Victoria Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/calvin-maria-victoria-wedding-photography/) - I love the couples I have lined up for this summer. Calvin and Maria were an awesome couple to kick off this year with. They were married at the English Inn and were one of the first couples to utilize Parkside's new event space. Congrats Calvin and Maria! RELATED POSTS: - [Jess and Jordan :: Horticultural Center of the Pacific Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/jessandjordan/) - Jessica and Jordan had a lovely wedding at the Horticultural Center of the Pacific. The HCP has just opened a new event space on their grounds and it was the perfect setting for a wedding filled with laughs, love and a few tears of joy. Congrats Jess and Jordan! - [A + J Gowlland Tod Park Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/elopement/j-gowlland-tod-park-wedding/) - These two are really my ideal clients. They value photography - the groom is an avid photographer himself - and they had a wedding that was uniquely theirs. With a small guest list of their closest friends and families these two picked a spot that they have been coming to for years, both in their - [Brandy and Mitch's Brentwood Bay Resort Wedding :: Victoria Wedding Photographer](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/brandy-mitchs-brentwood-bay-resort-wedding-victoria-wedding-photographer/) - Brandy and Mitch got hitched last month at the Brentwood Bay Resort. As out of towners these two were wise in hiring Barb, from French Kiss Events, to help them plan they're lovely intimate wedding. It was also a treat to work with the newly launched FLEURtacious by Lynda Marie, who did stunning florals. - [S + J :: Victoria Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/s-j/) - When polled, one of newly wed couples biggest regrets is wishing they had hired a professional photographer. As a photographer this is heartbreaking. And sadly is a story that I have heard a lot (especially in the last two weeks!). When these two got in touch, that was exactly their story. Married a year now, - [Jenny and Tommy :: Goward House Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/jenny-tommy-goward-house-wedding-photography/) - These two are some of the nicest, most down to earth people you could ever have the pleasure of meeting. It was such fun working with them at the engagement session last year, and I was excited to get to work with them again at their wedding at the Goward House. I loved the relaxed - [Bridget and Chauncey :: Victoria Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/bridget-chauncey-victoria-wedding-photography/) - I had two weddings in a row at the Fairmont Empress this summer, and this one was the first. These two got married out at Hatley Castle and then headed to the library at the Empress for their lunch reception. It was a lovely way to spend an afternoon and Erica, from Rook and Rose, - [Erin and Nick :: Beacon Hill Park Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/erin-nick-beacon-hill-park-wedding-photography/) - I so enjoyed the afternoon I spent with these two. They trusted me to pick all their photo locations, walked themselves down the aisle and had their reception at my (and their) favorite restaurant in town, Zambri's. Congrats Erin and Nick! Wedding Venue: Beacon Hill Park Reception: Zambri's Wedding Dress: J. Crew Florals: Clare Day - [S+J :: Fairmont Empress Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/sj-fairmont-empress-wedding-photography/) - These two had a lovely wedding at the Fairmont Empress last month. Verbena Floral Design was on hand with some incredible flowers and the sister of the bride sang the best song ever. Fun all around. - [Lindsey and Bun :: Brentwood Bay Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/lindsey-bun-brentwood-bay-wedding-photography/) - I love working with these two. They rented a sweet house out in Brentwood Bay and threw an awesome wedding and party for their friends and family. Also turns out they live around the corner from me, so I hope I get the chance to see more of them. - [Elopement at the Inn at Laurel Point :: Victoria Elopement Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/elopement-inn-laurel-point-victoria-elopement-photography/) - These two eloped last week and it was awesome! - [C&C :: Butchart Garden Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/cc-butchart-garden-wedding-photography/) - an intimate wedding at Butchart Gardens. Victoria BC Wedding Photography - [C+B at the Inn at Laurel Point :: Victoria Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/inn-at-laurel-point-victoria-wedding-photography/) - When you have been together for 30 years you know more about being together then most couples who are getting married. It is great to get to share a wedding with couples who are just embarking on their life together, but there is something really, really special about getting to celebrate a long loving relationship - [A + K :: Sea Cider Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/a-k-sea-cider-wedding-photography/) - Such a lovely wedding at Sea Cider last month with these two. The weather was beautiful, the bride a knockout, and the day filled with laughs. - [Amy and Mike :: An English Inn Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/amy-and-mike-an-english-inn-wedding/) - The relationship these two have is such a sweet reminder of what marriage is about: love, respect, and supporting each other. Mike is also a real romantic and kept their honeymoon destination a secret from Amy til they arrived at the airport. It was so fun getting to know these two and getting to share - [Jayne and Nick's DeVine Vineyards Wedding :: Victoria Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/devine-vineyards-wedding-photography/) - These two got married at the lovely (and only recently opened) DeVine Vineyards. It was a beautiful day and a lovely venue! Congrats. RELATED POSTS: - [Chelsea and Geoff's Beach House Restaurant Wedding :: Victoria Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/beach-house-wedding-photography/) - It was such a pleasure getting to spend their wedding with these two! RELATED POSTS: - [Ximena and Geoff's Wedding at Villa Marco Polo :: Victoria Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/xg-wedding-at-villa-marco-polo/) - RELATED POSTS: - [Emma and Greg :: Hotel Grand Pacific Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/emma-and-greg-hotel-grand-pacific-wedding/) - Emma and Greg are high school sweethearts and still couldn't keep there hands off each other. They were super fun to work with and have a lovely community of family and friends who rejoiced at seeing these two legally wed! - [Maricel and Tom :: Fireside Grill Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/maricel-and-tom-fireside-grill-wedding-photography/) - These two came over to Victoria to tie the knot and boy am I glad they did. It was a lot of fun to be a part of their big day. - [Sam and Max :: A Merridale Wedding in Cobble Hill](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/merridale-wedding-photography/) - Sam and Max had a lovely wedding at Merridale Cider in Cobble Hill. It was the first of the season for me and I couldn't have asked for a nicer couple, and group of guests to work with. - [S + J A Beach House Wedding :: Victoria BC Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/elopement/beach-house-wedding/) - These two got married at The Beach House, and what lovely lunch wedding it was! - [Year In Review 2016](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/year-review-2016/) - A look back at weddings and portrait in Victoria BC - [Cordova Bay Wedding :: Victoria Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/cordova-bay-wedding-victoria-wedding-photography/) - These two tied the knot in the park and then took a stroll down back to their parent's lovely home in Cordova Bay. It was a lovely intimate wedding and such an honor to be a part of. - [Louise and Kenny :: Beachhouse Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/louise-and-kenny/) - Wedding Photography by Jesse Holland at the Beach House on Cordova Bay - [Ziad and Michelle :: A Hatley Castle and Bear Mountain Resort Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/ziad-michelle-hatley-castle-bear-mountain-resort-wedding/) - A castle, two drop dead dresses, and Boston Terrier and the cutest set of flower girls made for a perfect afternoon wedding for Ziad and Michelle. Congrats you two! It was an amazing day for me to get to be a part of. - [Tamara and Brice :: A Beacon Hill Park Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/tamara-brice-beacon-hill-park/) - Tamara and Brice, the owners of Paws on Cook and Adventure Dog, had a lovely wedding in Beacon Hill Park. Surrounded by their family, friends and a dozen, or more, dogs this has to be one of my favorite weddings. Congrat Tamara and Brice! - [Kelsey and Jeremy :: Inn At Laurel Point Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/kelsey-jeremy-inn-laurel-point-wedding/) - Kelsey and Jeremy had a lovely wedding at the Inn At Laurel Point earlier this month. It was such a pleasure to share in their wedding with them, their friends and family. I am also so glad the weather broke allowing us to get outside for some photos. Congrats! - [Harmik and Martín :: Sea Cider Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/harmik-martin-sea-cider-wedding/) - A multicultural wedding at Sea Cider in Victoria BC - [Jess and Marc :: Craidelonna Lodge Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/jess-and-marc-craidelonna-lodge-wedding-photography/) - Jess and Marc tied the knot at one of my all time favorite parks here on Vancouver Island: East Sooke Park. Luckily they didn't let the rain ruin their day, though it did do a little number on Jess's dress. It was also a real treat to shoot at Craidelonna Lodge, possibly my new favorite - [Cory and Bailey :: Saanich Fairgrounds Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/cory-and-bailey-saanich-fairgrounds-wedding-photography/) - I have known Cory and Bailey for a number of years. So it was a real pleasure to be able to share their big day with them. These two stayed true to themselves and celebrated their wedding on April 1, so it was no surprise that there were a couple "surprises," including the ring bearers - [Rachel and Amanda :: The Beach House Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/rachel-and-amanda-the-beach-house-wedding-photography/) - Rachel and Amanda tied the knot at the Cordova Bay Beach House and it was the most perfect day. Amanda surprised Rachel with some new shoes, they surprised each other with their wedding dress choices (which complimented each other amazingly well) and I took a dip in Elk Lake. I like shooting in water, okay! - [Anna and Brian :: Prior Castle Inn Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/elopement/anna-and-brian-prior-castle-inn-wedding-photography/) - A Wedding at the Prior Castle Inn in Victoria BC - [Merrie and Dave :: Fairmont Empress Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/merrie-and-dave-fairmont-empress-wedding-photography/) - Fairmont Empress Hotel Wedding Photography by Jesse Holland. - [Ricky and Hannah :: Oak Bay Beach Hotel Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/ricky-and-hannah-oak-bay-beach-hotel-wedding-photography/) - A Oak Bay Beach Hotel Wedding, Victoria BC. Wedding Photography by Jesse Holland - [Heather and Mark:: Hatley Castle and English Inn Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/heather-and-mark-hatley-castle-and-english-inn-wedding/) - A Hatley Castle Wedding at Royal Roads. Reception at The English Inn, Victoria BC. Wedding Photography by Jesse Holland - [Kristin and Tom :: Kildara Farms Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/kristin-and-tom-kildara-farms-wedding-photography/) - Kristin and Tom got married out at Kildara Farms on the Saanich Pennisula. Wedding Photos by Jesse Holland. - [Lindsay and Ritch :: Church and State Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/lindsay-and-ritch-church-and-state-wedding-photography/) - A Church and State Wedding in Saanich on Vancouver Island. Wedding Photography by Jesse Holland - [Melissa and Jonathan :: Hotel Grand Pacific Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/melissa-and-jonathan-hotel-grand-pacific-wedding-photography/) - A Wedding at the Hotel Grand Pacific. Photography by Jesse Holland - [Matt and Maia :: Glenrosa Farm Wedding](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/matt-and-maia-glenrosa-farm-wedding/) - A wedding out at Glenrosa Farm in Metchosin, BC with portraits done in East Sooke Park. - [Kahlil and Nicole :: Point No Point Elopement Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/elopement/kahlil-and-nicole-point-no-point-elopement-photography/) - An elopement at Point No Point in Shirley, BC. Photos by Jesse Holland. - [Merridale Wedding Photography :: Melissa and Dereck](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/merridale-wedding-photography-melissa-and-dereck/) - A wedding at Merridale Cidery in Cobble Hill, BC. Wedding photos by Jesse Holland. - [Oak Bay Marina :: J + K Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/elopement/oak-bay-marina-j-k-wedding-photography/) - Kaitlyn and her girls got ready at the Oak Bay Marina and we managed to get out between the scattered showers to do their first look and some bridal portraits. But no problem for these two; their guests picked up the tent they had put up at Queen's Park and walked it right over to the ceremony site. - [Merridale Vow Renewal :: Shauna and JM](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/merridale-vow-renewal-shauna-and-jm/) - A 5 year vow renewal at Merridale Ciderworks in Cobble Hill. - [Megan and Vishal {San Francisco - Presidio Wedding}](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/megan-and-vishal/) - Wow, combine some of my favorite people, places and emotions and you have Megan and Vishal's awesome wedding at the Presidio Golf Course. California, check. San Francisco, check. An amazing couple (who watched ANTM to help them learn how to pose like supermodels), check. A great venue with an awesome coordinator, check. My best friend - [Anita and Wayne Bay Area Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/waynita-bay-area-wedding-photographer/) - Okay, Anita and Wayne's Wedinng, or Waynita's Wedding, was just too much fun to pack into one post, so check back tomorrow for the rest. I've known Anita for close to 10 years now and my husband even admitted to me that he had a small crush on Anita before we started going out (all - [Anita and Wayne, Part II {Hillsborough Racquet Club Wedding}](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/waynita-2/) - As I said yesterday the Waynita wedding was particularly special to me. I am so happy to Anita and Wayne and it is no surprise that I had great time rocking out at their reception. One of the guests even told me I had some serious moves on the dance floor, but I am going - [Jane and Jesse :: Lake Tahoe Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/jane-and-jesse/) - I've known Jane for almost 12 years now, as we met on the Cal Crew team as fellow freshman, so it was extra special to get to photograph her wedding. And she is marrying a Jesse, which is always awesome (there were in fact 5 different Jesse, Jess and Jessicas at the wedding). I admire - [Theresa and In Hee :: Napa Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/theresa-and-in-hee-napa-wedding-photography/) - Theresa and In Hee are an awesome duo who, as it turns out, I have a lot in common with geographically. In Hee's family lives in Guatemala, a country that I lived in for six months as a kid. They had their California reception in St. Helena, which is not to far from Sonoma where - [Woody and Steph :: Sonoma Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/woody-and-steph-sonoma-wedding-photography/) - Well my wedding season is rapidly winding down and I could not have asked for a better wedding to end my "shooting in America" part of the year. Steph and Woody were an awesome couple who have some amazing family and friends. And they know how to throw an awesome fucking party. Great guests, check. Delicious food, - [Hi Fives](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/hi-fives/) - I think more weddings should have hi fives! Steph and Woody gave each other LOTS of hi fives through out their wedding day and this one was especially great as it happened right after their ceremony! Also I am happy to report that all their photos are ready! Guest can head on over here to - [Justin and Paige :: Oakland Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/justin-paige-oakland-wedding-photography/) - It was such a pleasure to end my wedding season in California with Justin and Paige. I have known Justin for nearly 10 years now, as he has evolved from the guy that lived downstairs from me, to one of the nicest, most genuine people you will ever meet. I am thrilled that he met - [Liz and Chris :: Berkeley Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/liz-chris-berkeley-wedding-photography/) - Liz and Chris are fellow alums from Cal and it was a delight have a chance to revisit my old stomping grounds, visit with some old (and very good) friends, and photograph their lovely Berkeley City Club Wedding. I also had the pleasure of teaming up with Alyssa, from Lowe House Events, which meant a - [Lara and Phillip :: Wedding in the Mendocino Woodlands](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/lara-phillip-wedding-mendocino-woodlands/) - Lara and Phillip are two of the nicest people I have ever met. Shooting their wedding was a real highlight of the summer; I took my mom, sister and daughter along for a camping weekend at their Wedding in the Woodlands. - [Amanda and Ryan :: Sacramento Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/amanda-ryan-sacramento-wedding-photography/) - This wedding was particularly special for me. Amanda is a my best friend from High School, which means that at this pint in my time I have known her for over HALF MY LIFE. That's a little crazy. Amanda and Ryan had the best looking backyard wedding I have ever seen and I was so - [K+D: Ramekins Wedding in Sonoma California](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/kd-ramekins-wedding-in-sonoma-california/) - These two had a lovely wedding at Ramekins in Sonoma. It was a lot of fun for me to return to this venue for a second wedding and I could not have asked for a nicer couple to work with. All the best to these two! RELATED POSTS: - [S + J Wedding at Solage :: Calistoga Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/s-j-wedding-at-solage-calistoga-wedding-photography/) - I love my home state and it was such a pleasure to get to head back to California for this lovely wedding at Solage, in Calistoga. RELATED POSTS: - [Who Wore It Better](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/who-wore-it-better/) - A little personal project I started just over a year ago is getting A LOT of attention today on the internet. It all started with a hat that my parents gave my daughter for her birthday just over a year ago. It was cute on her, and I thought I would see what our dog, Charlie, - [A + C :: An Engagement Session at Royal Roads, Hatley Castle](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/a-c-an-engagement-session-at-royal-roads-hatley-castle/) - An early morning engagement session at Royal Roads Hatley Castle - [Wedding Proposal at the Empress in Victoria BC](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/wedding-proposal-victoria-bc/) - These two came up from Washington for a little get away. Little did Shannon know, her boyfriend Stuart had coordinated a very romantic proposal at the Empress. Thanks to Thorn and Thistle and Verbena Floral for providing some beautiful florals. - [Joycelyn and Max :: Ward Room Esquimalt Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/joycelyn-and-max-ward-room-esquimalt-wedding-photography/) - A wedding at the Esquimalt Base, Ward Room. - [Oak Bay Beach Hotel Wedding Photography :: C + J](https://jessehollandphoto.com/elopement/oak-bay-beach-hotel-wedding-photography-c-j/) - An Elopement at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, Traditional Jewish Wedding, synagog - [Fort Common Wedding Industry Meetup](https://jessehollandphoto.com/vendor-love/fort-common-wedding-industry-meetup/) - A wedding industry party hosted by Jesse Holland Photography and French Kiss Events - [Jess and Adrian :: Butchart Proposal Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/jess-and-adrian-butchart-proposal-photography/) - These two came up from California and Adrian propose to his girlfriend at Butchart Gardens. - [Emily and Co. :: Victoria Newborn Lifestyle Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/newborns/emily-and-co-victoria-newborn-lifestyle-photography/) - An in home family session, lifestyle photography session - [Erin Bradley Hair and Makeup :: Vendor Love](https://jessehollandphoto.com/vendor-love/erin-bradley-hair-and-makeup-vendor-love/) - An interview with Erin Bradley about her hair and makeup services she offers to Victoria BC bride. - [Trend Decor :: Vendor Love](https://jessehollandphoto.com/vendor-love/danielle-trend-decor/) - An interview with Danielle at Trend Decor, a wedding rental and decor stylist in Victoria, BC. Photos and Interview by Jesse Holland - [Lynda at FLEURtacious :: Vendor Love](https://jessehollandphoto.com/vendor-love/lynda-at-fleurtacious-vendor-love/) - An interview with Lynda from FLEURtacious. A Victoria BC Florist. With photos by Jesse Holland Photography. - [Vendor Love :: Blush Bridal Boutique and Love Me Do](https://jessehollandphoto.com/vendor-love/vendor-love-blush-bridal-boutique-love/) - An interview with Blush Bridal Boutique in Victoria BC - [French Kiss Events - Vendors I Trust](https://jessehollandphoto.com/vendor-love/french-kiss-events-wedding-vendors-i-trust/) - In the wedding world, this time of year is busiest with client meetings. With many people getting engaged over the holidays I get more inquiries in January and February then just about any other month. So with so many people planning weddings, I thought I would offer up some help here on my blog. In - [White Peony - Vendors I Trust](https://jessehollandphoto.com/vendor-love/white-peony-vendors-i-trust/) - If I were to get married all over again you can bet your butt I would be in Trish's shop, White Peony, about an hour after I was engaged. But alas her shop has only been open about 6 months and I have been happily married for over 2 years, so I had to make do - [Z+M:: Victoria Engagement Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/zm-victoria-engagement-photography/) - I could not have asked for a better couple to work with and am so looking forward to their wedding in August. - [Xela, Dean and the Bump :: Victoria Maternity Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/maternity/xela-dean-bump-victoria-maternity-photography/) - I have loved watching this family grow, so I was delighted when Xela and Dean asked me back to document Xela's bump. - [Baby A :: Newborn Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/newborns/baby-p-newborn-photography/) - This little gal was super fresh. Just a couple days old and super adorable. - [Guest Post - Wedding Planning](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/guest-post-wedding-planning/) - A few weeks ago I met up with Jenn, one of my brides from last summer, and asked if she would be willing to share her wedding planning story with you all. To my delight she said yes! And then she wrote a lot more than I expected. So I have broken up her story - [Joy and Ryan Sneak Peek :: Victoria Engagement Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/joy-and-ryan-sneak-peek-victoria-engagement-photography/) - These two were an absolute pleasure to work with! I couldn't have asked for a more relaxed and eager couple to do an engagement shoot with since having my daughter. And I don't even have to wait too long for their wedding as it is just around the corner in September. - [Mexico!](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/mexico/) - Earlier this week I got home from a little trip to Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo, Patzcuaro and Morelia in Mexico. Kevin's parents have a condo in Ixtapa, and this was our fourth trip down there. I spent a lot of time reading on the beach, but here is a mish mash of photos from the trip. - [Photo Field Trip {Fort Rodd Hill}](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/fort-rodd-hill/) - I have been in a major creative rut. I am going to go ahead and blame Mad Men not being on tv, forcing me to watch total trash (Say Yes To The Dress) and reruns (which I don't watch anyway) for said rut. I am sure there are many other reasons (other than tv), but - [Glen and Amy :: Victoria Engagement Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/glen-and-amy-victoria-engagement-photography/) - Anyone who has planned a wedding knows that they can take on a life of their own. You spend too much time on Pinterest and before you know it you are DIY-ing more than you ever have in your life. One solution to this is to have a short engagement. Enter Amy and Glen, who - [Baby E :: A Lifestyle Newborn Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/newborns/baby-e-lifestyle-newborn-session/) - Baby E was born a couple weeks ago and I am delighted to have another baby in the family. It's so easy to forget how little babies are when they are brand new and I look forward to watching this little grow. RELATED POSTS: - [Getting Published!](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/getting-published/) - A few weeks ago I was delighted to be published on Style Me Pretty and today I opened my mailbox with more good news about getting published on La Belle Bride. What a great Spring it has been so far! Now if only the weather would reflect my mood! I just want to take a - [Inn Love](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/inn-love/) - Then Saturday! I will admit that after walking the dog and picking up around the house I did watch Bride Wars to help me get in the mood for Inn Love. Karen McNeil did an amazing job organizing, what I think is Victoria's best bridal show. Teaming up with Linsday from Annabell Lee Events, the Inn at Laurel Point, the amazing ladies from Verbena floral design, Sharon Ray Make-up Artistry and many many other super talented vendors this was an awesome event. I felt like was photographing 10 wedding at the same time! And then there as a fashion show! Sharon and her team spent hours getting 16 models all ready to walk in a fashion show that was coordinated by Emily Gray, from Little Miss Fashion - [Tameezan and Salim :: Vancouver Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/vancouver-wedding-photography-2/) - This post has been a long time coming, but sometimes life just gets in the way. Also maybe it is appropriate the one of the shortest weddings I've ever been to took the longest to blog about. That's right, this wedding lasted just 4 hours, including the ceremony and reception. Tamee and Salim had a - [Behind the Scenes at Verbena Floral Design](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/behind-the-scenes-at-verbena-floral-design/) - A few weeks ago, Vanessa, over at Verbena Floral Design for in touch about doing some photos of her and her crew hard at work. Seeing as I was shooting Jenn and Eric's wedding, which they were also working on, I figured last Friday would be a good time to swing by and see how - [Weddings, Your Way](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/some-unsolicited-advice/) - Recently the lovely ladies at Home for the Honeymoon asked me to write about what the coming year in wedding photography, my expectations, predictions, etc. Since I have never considered myself a fashion, or style, guru I asked if I could instead write about what how I believe that it’s important to just stay true - [Baby V :: Victoria Newborn Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/newborns/baby-v/) - Babies are cute. This one is especially cute because her parent's are my in-laws so I get to hold her a lot. Ms. V was a squirmer the entire shoot and these last few shots, although not "traditionally cute" are some of my faves. - [Joann and David :: Vancouver Engagement Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/joann-and-david-vancouver-engagement-photography/) - Joann and David might just be my favorite couple from Vancouver getting married in Victoria. Okay, I know that is super specific, but I have a lot of favorites! Since I was headed to Vancouver this weekend for ImageQuest (blog post about that coming soon) it worked out well to make some time to shoot - [Jenn and Eric :: Victoria Engagement Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/jenn-and-eric-engagement-photos/) - Jenn and Eric are highschool sweethearts who love the outdoors, so where better to head for some engagement photos than to Gonzales Beach and Uplands Park? I am seriously looking forward to shooting their wedding in September. High School Sweethearts + Sea Cider + Verbena Floral Design = Some Serious Awesomeness. - [Meghan + Dave :: Victoria Engagement Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/meghan-dave-engaged/) - Meghan and Dave are very much my ideal client. They are fun loving couple who put up with all my "go over there and do this" instructions. There wedding isn't til next year (almost exactly!) but they were in town doing some planning so we got together at Arbutus Cove to take some photos in - [Sonoma Sneak Peak :: Stephanie and Woody](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/sonoma-sneak-peak-stephanie-and-woody/) - I promise there are LOTS of more photos to come, but between driving back to Sacramento, going out to dinner with my family (hurray!) and buying a new card reader - yes I did forget one thing on this trip - I only had time to edit a couple photos. So, here is a sneak - [Film Friday - My Last Polaroid](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/film-friday-my-last-polaroid/) - Film may not be dead, but Polaroids are hanging on by a thread. There are a few people out there who still shoot Polaroids and thanks to Mission Impossible, hopefully there will be a supply of Polaroids for years to come. This however was the last Polaroid I ever shot. I think it was taken - [Peaches and the Beach](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/peaches-and-beaches/) - This post is so long overdue and before I sit down to Canadian Thanksgiving and start the season of pumpkin pie and squash I would like to say goodbye to peaches, sunny beaches and summer. Cause summer is over! While I was in Sacramento over the summer I spent a Saturday morning with my my - [Grandpa Les](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/grandpa-les/) - Sunday morning I got the call that my grandfather Les had passed away. This wasn't a huge surprise, as my grandpa had expressed that he didn't think he'd make it to the end of the year when I was in California over the summer, and my mother had mentioned to me that he was sleeping - [A New Avatar](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/a-new-avatar/) - A few weeks ago my fellow photo friends Nicole Brown, Krysta Dey and I all got together to shoot each other (with our cameras). We had such a great time that we even got yelled at - turns out those old windows at Market Square don't keep a lot of noise out. There was a - [Guest Post - Planning a Wedding Continued](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/guest-post-continued/) - Last week Jenn wrote about the initial stages of planning her wedding. This week I am publishing the second half of her post. If you would like to know a bit more about Jenn, head on over to her own blog Blush and Bees, where she chronicles gardening and other horticultural adventures on Vancouver Island. Part - [Stephanie and Woody :: A Sonoma Engagement](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/stephanie-and-woody-a-sonoma-engagement/) - Well I think I can say I am off and running for the 2012 wedding season. If nothing else I am off and running. Last week I had the pleasure of finally meeting Stephanie and Woody in person. With them being on the East Coast and me being out West it took a while to - [Flying over Flying M](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/flying-over-flying-m/) - So I got to go for a plane ride in a little private plane while at Flying M. Which was REALLY COOL! This is the plane, I don't know enough about planes to tell you anything about this one, other then I was told it is fast for it's size. Here is my Aunt and - [Hornby 2012](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/hornby-2012/) - Last year around this time I took off to Hornby Island with only one woman I knew. By the end of the weekend I had made seven new friends. So it was with great joy that I headed back to Hornby last week, to see those ladies again and meet yet another wonderful woman. I - [Mike and Mikaila :: A Seattle Engagement](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/mike-and-mikaila-eshoot/) - I've known Mikaila for many, many years as our parents are friends. We would see each other every few years, but never kept in the best of touch. So it was a delight to have her get in touch with me a number of months back about doing her wedding photos. I am very excited - [Turning 30](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/turning-30/) - Last week I was down in California to see my family and turn 30. I have a hard time believing that I am 30, but it's the truth, so I might as well accept it. Actually it doesn't freak me out all that much, mostly because I am really happy with my life and all - [Michelle and Allison](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/michelle-and-allison/) - First and foremost Michelle and Allison are awesome women! Second, but only by a hair, they were amazing to work with! Jokingly, our shoot motto was "Pain is beauty," mostly because I had them staring directly into the sun, Allison got the biggest splinter ever (though I refused to look because, splinters gross me out to - [From the Phone](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/from-the-phone/) - Well, I don't think I've posted many photos taken with my iPhone here on the blog (mostly because 99.9% of the photos on my iphone are of my dog and would probably bore you), but on this last trip to California and Arizona I actually pulled out my camera few times, so I thought I - [Gillian, Paul and Their Peas](https://jessehollandphoto.com/newborns/gillian-paul-and-their-peas/) - I was delighted to get to go meet my cousin's twin babies last month. She has affectionately refers to Holland and Riley as her Peas. And while I was there I got to do a lot of baby holding and it was great! Here are a few shots from my trip, it is an eclectic - [A Collaboration :: Part 2](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/a-collaboration-part-2/) - As I mentioned in a previous post I love that part of what I do for a living is that I get to experiment with new things. This shoot at Thetis was a lot of fun and again I would like to thank Dani at Paradise Boutique for the suits, Marion, Emmy and Elana from Ma-Luxe for the hair and makeup, - [Underwater Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/underwater-wedding-photography/) - Finally I am getting around to my final post from the collaboration I did with Ma-Luxe, Erika Lauren and Paradise Boutique. When I first came up with the idea for this shoot I wanted to shoot underwater. I basically have a dry bag for my camera and thought it would be fun to submerge it. - [Teresa and Damon :: Portland Oregon Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/teresa-and-damon-portland-oregon-wedding-photography/) - As with may 30 something's I have a lot of friends getting married about now. And I love it. A couple weeks ago one of my old room mates Teresa sealed the deal with Damon at her parent's property just outside of Portland. Teresa, Damon and their family and friends put in a lot of - [Ashlee and Brian :: Zion National Park Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/ashlee-and-brian-adventure-wedding-photography/) - This year has been amazing! I have had the chance to travel to California, Washington, Oregon and Utah to photograph weddings and each and every one has been amazing and an adventure. This year also seems to be the year of me getting soaking wet at weddings, which I am okay with as well. I - [Matt and Katie Workshop](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/matt-and-katie-workshop/) - About two weeks ago I took a workshop with two awesome photographers - and great teachers - Matt and Katie. This two could not be more down to earth sincere people if they tried and I learned a hell of a lot from them! As wedding season starts to wind down I will be putting - [Virgil and Nitasha :: Victoria Maternity Shoot](https://jessehollandphoto.com/maternity/virgil-and-nitasha-victoria-maternity-shoot/) - I have reached the point in my life where it seems everyone I know is pregnant. I am not joking when I say that at one point I knew 11 people who were pregnant. So it seems appropriate that I have two maternity sessions to put up on the blog this week. Natashia and Virgil are - [Sneak Peek :: Dan and Vanessa](https://jessehollandphoto.com/maternity/sneak-peek-dan-and-vanessa/) - I love my family and though moving away from the family I have always known in California has been tough, I am lucky to have some great in laws. I first met Dan and Vanessa over 10 years ago at their wedding. As a 19 year old I was a minor in the States, but - [Sneak Peek :: Nadine and Craig](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/sneak-peek-nadine-and-craig/) - Nadine and Craig have almost a year til their wedding but I LOVE this time of year and we decided to go ahead with their engagement shoot now. More to come from these two! - [Nadine and Craig :: Victoria Engagement Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/nadine-and-craig/) - Nadine and Craig are a riot and even though their wedding is nearly a year away I am pretty excited for it all the same. We headed to Elk Lake and Arbutus Cove for some photos and all around had a great time. - [Dan and Vanessa :: Victoria Maternity Shoot](https://jessehollandphoto.com/maternity/dan-and-vanessa-victoria-maternity-shoot/) - This post seems appropriate in that on Monday I posted an engagement shoot, yesterday a wedding and today a baby on the way. And this baby should be joining us any time now! (Though I am secretly hoping it waits til Monday, as that is when I will be back from California). Dan and Vanessa - [The Groomsmen Dance](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/the-groomsmen-dance/) - I feel the same as these grooms men, because, despite the rain today has been a great day! - [Jimmy and Leah :: Outdoor Engagement Shoot](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/jimmy-and-leah-outdoor-engagement-shoot/) - Jimmy and Leah are heading down to the Caribbean for their wedding but wanted to have some engagement photos done on their "home turf" before they headed off. I had a blast with these two and their dogs up in Bamberton Park. - [Wandering Around Campus](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/wandering-around-campus/) - Its' been a rough week. A week ago today I returned from California to a very sick dog. For the last three weeks Charlie has not been himself. For the first week and a half it was incontinence, and just when we thought that was all cleared up he started vomiting. After three trips to the - [2012 In Review](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/2012-in-review/) - Well 2012 is officially over and 2013 is upon us all. Last year was a good one, but I have some awesome things to look forward to in 2013 and am pretty excited for all that is in store. Here is a photographic look back at 2012. - [Passion for Cakes - Vendors I Trust](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/passion-for-cakes-vendors-i-trust/) - Who doesn't love cake? I am sure there is someone out there who truly doesn't like cake, but they are in the minority. I myself love cake, and would eat it every day if it were healthier. I've always loved to bake (and cook) and was very proud of myself for making my first ice - [Some Personal News](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/some-personal-news/) - Well, I think it is finally time to let the internet know that I am pregnant! And this weekend I will be halfway there (which is sort of hard to believe). My husband and I have been discussing starting a family for a while now and we (mostly I) figured that having a baby towards - [Mark and Beki :: Sidney Engagement Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/mark-and-beki-sidney-engagement-photography/) - Mark and Beki are taking the plunge in August. I love, love, love backyard weddings so I am particularly excited for their upcoming nuptials. We headed up to Sidney for their engagement shoot as that was where they met. Fun times! - [Kat and Mark :: Vancouver Engagement Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/kat-and-mark-vancouver-engagement-photography/) - I need to get over to Vancouver more often. I love Victoria and the small town feel it has, but I do miss the hustle and bustle of the city. Once upon a time I lived in a city with almost 3 million people in it (Osaka, Japan) but I have since grown accustomed to - [Hornby Photography Retreat 2013](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/hornby-2013/) - For the last three years I have had the pleasure of heading off to Hornby Island for a little photography/women's retreat. It has always been amazing and this year was no different. Here are a few photos of the lovely women I hung out with while on the island. - [Baby Ella :: Personal](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/baby-ella-personal/) - I can't believe nearly a month has gone by since my daughter Ella was born! Holy! Ella made her début after a very long labour process, but has been a great little baby since her arrival. In the last four weeks we seem to have settled into a sort of pseudo schedule, which predictably, revolves - [Ryan and Joy :: Victoria Engagement Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/ryan-and-joy-victoria-engagement-photography/) - I have attracted a small collection of couples where one person is American and the other Canadian. Because this is a VERY familiar story to my own, these couples always have a special place in my heart. Ryan and Joy are no exception, and working with them was a great way to get back to shooting - [Jenn and Tommy :: Victoria Engagement Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/jenn-and-tommy-victoria-engagement-photography/) - These two are just the cutest! And they picked the best spot (on one of the nicest days) for their shoot. I just wish I had brought my bathing suit, because I would have loved to go swimming when I was done with the shoot. - [Kat and Mark :: Vancouver Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/kat-mark-vancouver-wedding-photography/) - Kat and Mark tied the knot at the John Lecky UBC Boathouse in Vancouver. On a day that started out with a lot of rain, I was impressed with Kat's ability to to will the sun to come out. And boy did it pick the perfect time to do so! A huge congrats to Mark - [M & M Engagement Session :: Victoria Engagement Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/m-m-engagement-session-victoria-engagement-photography/) - Fall is here and this year it has been amazing. I know we will eventually need some rain, but I am just loving the lack of it. Even foggy days like we had for this engagement session have been awesome. - [J & J Engagement Session :: Victoria Engagement Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/j-j-engagement-session-victoria-engagement-photography/) - [Victoria Maternity Photography Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/maternity/victoria-maternity-session/) - Erin is the owner or Violette Veldor, (one of my fave shops downtown) and she is expecting a little babe pretty soon. Here are a few shots from our shoot together. - [Brandy and Mitch :: Victoria Engagement Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/brandy-mitch-victoria-engagement-photography/) - Working with couple from out of town is always a pleasure. It usually makes me see my little home town here in Victoria with fresh eyes. Brandy and Mitch were a pleasure to work with and rocked their engagement session, rain and all! - [Bridget and Chauncey :: Victoria Engagement Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/bridget-chauncey-victoria-engagement-photography/) - Wedding season is quickly approaching, which means that I am also busy shooting the last of my engagement sessions. It was a pleasure to finally meet these two Americans in person and I am very much looking forward to their wedding in a couple months. - [The Lundgren Family :: Victoria Maternity Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/maternity/lundgren-family-victoria-maternity-photography/) - My in-laws recently welcomed their second child into the world, and I will have some photos of Baby E coming up soon, but first, he are a few from their maternity shoot.m RELATED POSTS: - [Xela and Dean :: Victoria Maternity Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/maternity/xela-dean-victoria-maternity-photography/) - Xela and Dean only have to wait a couple more weeks to meet their baby. It is always fun getting to meet soon to be parents and I loved this session I got to do with them. RELATED POSTS: - [Life as a LAZY Wife - Week 7](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/life-as-a-lazy-wife/) - This past week I was lazy. Very. I am going to go ahead and blame the heat that finally found it's way to Victoria for the onset of slothfulness ( I also took an official afternoon nap this week - first one in a loooong time - and a sure sign of summer in my - [Baby P :: Victoria Newborn Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/newborns/baby-p-victoria-newborn-photography/) - It was such a pleasure to follow up with these new parents after having such a great time with their maternity session. There new little edition is just the cutest and they all seem to be settling into life together nicely (cat included)! RELATED POSTS: - [Katie and Dennis :: Bay Area Engagement Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/katie-dennis-bay-area-engagement-session/) - This may be one of my favorite engagement sessions. But it also makes me the most homesick for leaving California and moving to Canada. I can't wait to get back to California for these two's Sonoma wedding next year. RELATED POSTS: - [Mexico](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/mexico-3/) - The family went down to Mexico for Christmas and New Years. Nothing like some sun, sand and cervezas to get recharged. Thanks to my sister for some of these photos too! - [My Favorite Part of Weddings.....](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/favorite-part-weddings/) - I love shooting weddings for many reasons, but one of the biggies is that I get to witness a whole lot of love. Love between the two people getting married, but also the love of the whole community of friends and family that a couple has brought together on their wedding day. So I made - [A+M Engagement Session on Cole Island](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/am-engagement-session-on-cole-island/) - I love getting to know my clients during engagement sessions. And it's even better when they suggest awesome new locations I have never been to. This was a lovely to go on a windy adventure with these two. RELATED POSTS: - [N+ C :: Victoria Maternity Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/maternity/n-c-victoria-maternity-photography/) - I have been photographing a lot of pregnant ladies lately. It almost makes me want to have another baby. Almost. These two are going to be amazing parents and it was so good to catch up with them again. - [Baby F :: Victoria Newborn Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/newborns/baby-f-victoria-newborn-photography/) - Victoria Newborn Photography Session : Lifestyle Newborn Photography - [Andy and Amber :: Penticton Wedding Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/andy-and-amber-penticton-wedding-photography/) - Andy and Amber are high school sweet hearts and tied the knot last month in Penticton, BC. Amber is also the sister of my good friend, and fellow photographer, Kelsey Goodwin. This was a fun wedding for me on so many levels. - [Robin :: San Francisco Maternity Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/maternity/robin-san-francisco-maternity-photography/) - My cousin is pregnant and I couldn't be more excited to meet her little bean. In the meantime she is a gorgeous pregnant lady. - [Think, Create and Share {Life As A Wife Week #36}](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/think-create-and-share-life-as-a-wife-week-36/) - Last weekend I took the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Test and "discovered" that I am an ENFP (Extroverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Perceiving). The characteristics that are frequently associated with this personality type is as follows: they are warmly enthusiastic and imaginative. Sees life as full of possibilities. Makes connections between events and information very quickly and confidently proceeds based - [I Ate This {Life As A Wife Week #35}](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/i-ate-this-life-as-a-wife-week-35/) - In a slight departure from just summing up my week, this weeks LAAW post is just about what I ate. But first I have a short rant about food. I believe in cooking from scratch (pot stickers are the only frozen pre-made packaged food you will find in my freezer.) I certainly agree with Michael - [Sister Pants and Stinky Bum {Life As A Wife #37}](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/sister-pants-and-stinky-bum-life-as-a-wife-37/) - My sister is one of the most important people in my life, so I was thrilled when she and my aunt were able to come visit me on short notice. Meredith is a HUGE dog lover, so throughout her trip we had an ongoing competition as to whose dog was better. Ultimately I think Charlie - [finally a video game I like {Life As A Wife #38}](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/finally-a-video-game-i-like-life-as-a-wife-38/) - First off Happy Valentines Day! Kevin and I spent the whole weekend celebrating Valentines Day so today we are taking a break from it. Sort of backwards, but neither one of us like the pressure of having to plan the "perfect valentine" so we sort of boycotted it. No flowers, no cards, and no chocolates - [Getting Married All Over Again](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/getting-married-all-over-again-laaw-week-42/) - Last week Kevin and I got married all over again. Okay, not quite, but we did fake a short wedding ceremony. Let me explain: a few weeks ago, one of my teachers from WAP, Christina Craft, asked if Kevin and I would be willing to don our wedding attire and model for a workshop she - [Makes Me Feel Pretty :: Life As A Wife Week #50](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/make-me-feel-pretty-life-as-a-wife-week-50/) - One of the perks of working in the industry that I do is that I know a lot of creative people who are uber talented at what they do. Sharon Rai is one of those people. She is an awesome Hair and Makeup Artist and after helping her out at Inn Love, she offered to - [Hunting Hipsters in Portland :: Life As A Wife Year 1!](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/hunting-hipsters-in-portland-life-as-a-wife-year-1/) - I can't believe Kevin and I have been married a year. Actually, I can. Kevin and I met over 10 years ago, so being married for a year really isn't huge. When we make it to 10 years married, that will be a big deal. Granted, there are some things that I have learned in the - [Cooking with Le Creuset :: Life As A Wife](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/cooking-with-le-creuset-life-as-a-wife/) - After eating some seriously amazing food in Portland I came home determined to cook more good food and that is when I discovered that a minor travesty has been going on for over a year in my kitchen cupboard; Kevin and I registered for, and received, a Le Creuset pot as a wedding present and it has - [Film Friday - Portlandia](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/film-friday-portlandia/) - First off, Happy Canada Day! I love that America and Canada celebrate their birthdays so close together and that Canada comes first! But for this post it's back to America I go..... In an attempt to embrace my inner hipster while Kevin and I were in Portland I actually shot an role of film! I bought - [Happy Birthday America! From Canada](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/happy-birthday-america-from-canada/) - Well I may have had the most exciting Fourth of July! Or not. I started the morning sitting in traffic on the way to ICBC (the Canadian equivalent of the DMV), which luckily is nothing like the DMV. I was in and out in 10 minutes and I didn't have an appointment! Amazing, considering when I was - [Death of a Camera {Tasty Tuesday #38}](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/death-of-a-camera/) - Oh boy. I am lagging a bit on the blogging and am super behind on posting my L.A.A.W. post for last week. Bad Jesse. I'll not run on with excuses, but rest assured I have some. So this weeks photo from the archives is once again a bit of a series, but it has to - [film! {Tasty Tuesday #39}](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/film-tasty-tuesday-35/) - I haven't shot film in a while. And that makes me a little bit sad. I have five film cameras that sit and patiently wait for me to pick them up, load them up, wind them up and take them out for an outing. I used to be so good about film that I would - [My Life In Japan](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/my-life-in-japan/) - Japan will always hold a very dear place in my heart. In many ways (I believe) I am a photographer today because of the time I spent in Japan. I lived there from September 2005 til the end of 2006 and while there I met a man named Carlos, in a basement bar. Not only - [The Last Few Days.....](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/the-last-few-days/) - .....have been super busy. But also, a whole lot of fun. Here's a sneak peak at what I've been up to: Thursday: You can actually see more photos from this session here. Saturday: Thanks to Brian Van Wyk, here is what I look like in action (and this position would explain why my thighs, calves - [California here I come.....in six weeks....](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/california-portrait-promo/) - I am headed to California on August 17th and have a limited number of portrait sessions available. I am going to be doing some mini-sessions on the dates/locations listed below. If you can't make it to these, or would like to book my regular portrait session shoot me an email and we can get the - [A Study of Half Dome {Personal}](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/half-dome/) - While we were in California, Kevin and I took a break from weddings to visit Yosemite. I've been to Yosemite numerous times, including celebrating my fourth (or was it my fifth?) birthday at the Awanee Hotel, but Kevin and I have only been there together once, and it was only for a few hours. So, - [Thankful for Family](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/thankful-for-family/) - I returned to Canada today after 5 days in California, and I really feel like I hit the ground running today. I arrived home to immediately turn around and head out for a meeting, stopped by the grocery store to restock the fridge on the way home, unloaded groceries and immediately took Charlie for a - [One More Tribute {Personal}](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/one-more-tribute-personal/) - I have been extremely bad about blogging lately and I know it. But life happens and honestly when I am too busy in "real" life to spend more time at my computer I am usually a happier person anyway. Okay, enough with the excuses. Long time blog readers may remember a shoot I did last - [Flying M Ranch](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/flying-m-ranch/) - Over the weekend I had an amazing oppurtunity to visit a private ranch near Modesto, Ca. Flying M Ranches are a huge piece of property just outside of Yosemite. My Uncle Bob has been coming to Flying M for the last 31 years to study the vernal pools that dot the property. One of his - [Christmas in Mexico {Personal}](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/christmas-in-mexico/) - Kevin and I spent Christmas this year with his side of the family down in Mexico. It was a great vacation, just not really Christmas-y. In fact we spent most of the 25th saying out loud, on numerous occasions, just how un-christmas-y we all felt. That said, going to a beach front condo in Mexico - [J+T Maternity Session](https://jessehollandphoto.com/maternity/jt-maternity-session/) - I love watching as the couples I photograph evolve into little families. It has been great getting to know these two over the years and I can't wait to meet their little baby in just a few weeks (if not sooner). I also love that I got to go back to the location we shot - [X + G :: Victoria Engagement Photography](https://jessehollandphoto.com/engagements/x-g-victoria-engagement-photography/) - I am so looking forward to these two tying the know next month. We had a great time chasing the sun along the coast for their engagement session. Victop - [Year In Review](https://jessehollandphoto.com/weddings/year-review/) - At the end of the year it is nice to do a little summary of all the weddings I had for the year. But this year I wanted to mix it up a little bit, so I asked my couples to tell me their fave photos from their wedding, instead of picking mine. Here's what - [Much Love on Valentines Day](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/much-love-on-valentines-day/) - I don't remember much of that day, in fact I think I had forgotten all about it until I started thinking about Valentines Day's of yore in the shower this morning. But eleven years ago Kevin and I spent our first Valentines day together. We had only known each other about two weeks, and being - [Film Friday - Grandpa](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/film-friday-gpa/) - I will admit that I was pretty bad about blogging while I was in California, but these things happen. I was busy driving all over the state and driving and blogging do not combine well. Now that I am back in Canada and I am inching my way towards being caught up on, well, my - [Tofino](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/tofino/) - Over the weekend Kevin and I got away for a while with his sister and our brother in law. We all escaped to Tofino for a great weekend of relaxation, good food and a lot of laughing. Here are a few photos from the weekend. When I look at photos of Kevin like the one - [Film Friday - That's Me!](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/film-friday-thats-me/) - It's Friday! Which really means lots of work this weekend, but I'll take it! I thought I'd kick off the weekend with a quick look back; as I mentioned earlier this week, I have baby on the brain, so I thought it would be appropriate to look back to when I was a wee one. - [Who Me? Part 3](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/who-me-part-3/) - A few weeks ago I started a series of self portraits to examine my identity. Last post I talked a bit about turning 30 and this week I want to talk about it a bit more. Specifically that in my 30's I plan on becoming a Mom. I have always wanted to have kids and - [Film Friday - Tomb of the Unknown Soilder](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/film-friday-unknown-soilder/) - The Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II in Rome is one of my favorites. And this shot is one of my favorites that I took on my Holga while in Italy in 2008. I was there for a friends wedding and seeing this monument always gave me a sense of direction and I could find my bearings - [Film Friday - Trevi Fountain](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/film-friday-trevi-fountain/) - Just before I moved to Canada my sister and I went backpacking in Europe for a couple of weeks and I finished off the trip attending the wedding of a good friend of mine. I took along my Holga and my D200 on that trip and had a great time shooting both. While in Rome, - [Who Me? Part II](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/who-me-part-ii/) - Two weeks ago I started doing a series of self portrait as an exercise to examine who I am. The last one can be seen here. This week I want to talk a bit about turning 30, and I would like to start out by saying "Bring It!" (It's 10 months away in case you - [Film Friday - Into the Trees](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/film-friday-pdx-japan-garden/) - It's Film Friday! Today's feature is another shot from my trip to Portland with Kevin. One of my favorite places we visited was the Japanese Garden. It reminded me of my life in Japan, Kevin got to ask some "bonsai experts" about how to keep our little bonsai alive (it keeps losing it's leaves after - [Who Me? Part 1 ](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/who-me-part-1/) - When I went off to college I had no idea what I wanted to major in, so I just started talking some classes and I ended up really enjoying my Intro to Psychology course and my Intro to Anthropology and I ended up with a major and minor in those subjects, upon graduation. I don't - [Exhibit A Opening](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/exhibit-a-opening/) - Where has the time gone? Just over two weeks ago was the Exhibit A opening! It was pretty exciting to see so many people come out and support us. It was a great opening complete with some live music by the talented Aleisha Kalina. With so many diversely talented people participating in this show, it is - [Funky Town Wedding Photography Workshop](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/funky-town-wedding-photography-workshop/) - Well, my amazing Wedding Photography teacher, Christina Craft, from the Western Academy of Photography, is holding a little competition to win a FREE spot at her workshop in Cancun Mexico, so OF COURSE I am going to enter it! Even though I have shot close to 25 weddings (both second shooting and as the primary - [ A Weekend Away {Hornby Island, Part 1}](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/a-weekend-away-hornby-island-part-1/) - Last weekend was amazing. And then I came home and found my computer giving me the blue screen of death. Thankfully I have a husband who knows a thing or two about blue screens and he has fixed it! And I have improved my backup system yet again. Lesson learned. Hornby though! I was amazing! - [Exhibit A](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/exhibit-a/) - In just a few weeks time I will be participating in a group show with some very talented women. I am very excited to show off some never before seen work, and no, it won't be wedding photos, or pictures of my dog. So you (dear reader) should come check it out! Opening night is - [ImageQuest](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/imagequest/) - Over the weekend Kelsey and I headed over to Vancouver for our second year of ImageQuest. Like last year, I probably should have researched the speakers a bit more, but regardless of my knowledge ahead of time, I came away from the talk inspired, invigorated and with a big ol' to do list. The highlights - [I hate it in here :: Chasing Charlie](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/i-hate-it-in-here-chasing-charlie/) - I believe he's saying "I hate it here...." {CONTACT ME} - [A Look Back at 2010 {Personal}](https://jessehollandphoto.com/personal/a-look-back-at-2010-personal/) - 2010 was a big year for me. There are some landmark events that mark a lot of people's lives: birth, graduations, weddings and death and three of those four happened to me this year. My lil fur ball Charlie was born, I got married and two of my grandparents passed away. 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