I have loved the aesthetic of Brix & Mortar ever since I first started browsing through the wedding venue options in Vancouver. An intimate setting for sure, but a unique one. When S first reached out and began sharing the plans for her and H’s Vancouver wedding, I knew it was going to magical.

The moments in between -

The feedback I get the most, by far, when talking to couples about what they’re drawn to in my work is: “the candids”.

And I always delve a little further here, because there is a difference between a truly candid moment and the direction I give couples during the portraits to create a candid feeling..

As I was saying my good-byes at the end of this sweet wedding and thanking the newlyweds for trusting me with their day, they shared how they decided to reach out to me. S had gathered a few photographers and was sharing them with H. When they came to my work H told me he had said “It’s Allison. Book Allison.” because he felt anyone could take a nice photo in a beautiful setting with a beautiful couple, but what he wanted was someone who captured the “real moments, the special moments.”

(and I’m paraphrasing a little here because it was the end of the night and neither me or Brody can remember the exact verbiage, but this was the sentiment)

So please enjoy some true candid captures from S & H’s wedding and reception. In between vows and speeches and dancing. Between the ceremony of the day, where you’ll find the heart of it all.