carolyn egerszegi photography

2013-06-19T13:01:00.001-07:00

Hello and thanks for visiting my blog.

As of June 2013, this blog will no longer be updated.

You can find all of my current work and portfolio at www.carolynegerszegi.com.

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Have a great day!

www.carolynegerszegi.com | website update

2013-06-10T13:52:00.000-07:00

Hello!

Thank you for visiting www.carolynegerszegi.com.

I am currently updating my website and plan to launch it again soon. In the meantime, please enjoy viewing my photography portfolio here on my blog.

Click HERE for weddings.

Click HERE for engagements.

For more label search options, please scroll to the bottom of the page or use the search bar at the top left.

For family, newborn, children and maternity portraits, click HERE and you will be taken to my Spilled Milk Photography blog.

You may also use the above menu bar for information on my rates and bio information.

Please contact me directly by email: egerszegi (at) shaw.ca if you have any questions or just want to say hello!

Stay tuned for my new website soon.

lindsay + scott | married

2013-04-11T18:06:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago on a beautiful March day, Lindsay and Scott were married. The rain held off at all the right moments allowing our gorgeous city of Vancouver to impress all of the out-of-town guests who had flown in for the wonderful celebration.

Congratulations to you both, Lindsay and Scott. It was a terrific day and I wish you a lifetime of happiness together!

Shout out to Leo Damian and his team at WISH Events, for coordinating a flawlessly beautiful day and thank you for always keeping me in the loop. You're amazing!

Thank you also to Scott Johnson, my second photographer, for always delivering a terrific set of photos, some of which you will see below...

I Spy wedding coordinator extraordinaire, Leo Damian of WISH Events, amongst a selection of beautiful ladies...

Thank you to Scott Johnson for these next shots of the guys:

Thanks to Scott Johnson for these next four shots. I especially LOVE the two photos of the groom and his dad...

I love this next shot my second photographer Scott captured of the bride and groom:

The gorgeous bouquets, boutonnieres and floral decor all by Donna Guillemin...

Thanks to Scott for this next silhouette photo of the cocktail reception... I love the Canada Place sails in the background:

The wedding day details:

Wedding Coordinator - Leo Damian at WISH Events
Bride's Dress - Alyne from Blush Bridal
Bridesmaid's Dresses - Two Birds
Bride's Makeup - Aaron Johnston, MAC Oakridge
Bride's Hairstylist - Danielle West, All Dolled Up Makeup & Hair Studio
Bride and Groom's Rings - Secret Sapphire
Groom's Attire - Calvin Klein
Stationery / Invitation - Glenmore Printing
Bouquets / Boutonnieres / Floral Decor - Donna Guillemin
Wedding Cake - Ganache Patisserie
Ceremony Venue - Canadian Memorial Church
Officiant - Reverend Beth Hayward
Harpist - Josephine Lee
Reception DJ - DJ Mary Mac
Reception Venue - Vancouver Convention Centre

lindsay + scott | engaged

2013-03-05T10:24:00.002-08:00

A few days ago I posted Part 1 of Lindsay and Scott's fun engagement session on Granville Island. Part 2 continues in a grungier part of town, but in fancier outfits. I especially love how Lindsay channeled her inner Top Model in these photos. Gorgeous! I cannot wait to capture her as a bride in just a few weeks... (and you too Scott - as a groom, that is.)

lindsay + scott | engaged

2013-03-02T12:22:00.003-08:00

Lindsay and Scott are getting married in a couple of weeks and I can't wait to join in their celebration... I mean, what photographer wouldn't want to capture these two on camera all day?

amy + dave | married

2013-02-15T15:36:00.000-08:00

Last fall I had the wonderful opportunity to second shoot for Scott Johnson, of Contrast Studio.

His clients were all about making their wedding day a wonderful celebration. With a happy couple, fun bridesmaids and groomsmen, an impromptu stop for beers at Granville Island Brewing, followed by a terrific party at the University Golf Club at UBC, the day was an all-around good time.

Thanks for allowing me to be a part of your special day, Amy and Dave. Thanks also to Scott for choosing me as your "wing-woman". If all of your clients are as awesome as Amy and Dave (which I am sure they are), then I cannot wait to work with you again (hint hint call me)!

when good people get together | married

2013-01-17T12:25:00.003-08:00

"It is such a happiness when good people get together – and they always do." - Jane Austen

It was a huge pleasure photographing the wedding of these two terrific people and despite the fact that it was the hottest day of the year and I felt like I was shooting a wedding on the surface of the sun, it turned out to be a wonderful celebration.

Congratulations to you both - I wish you heaps of happiness and love in your future together!

Thanks again to Scott Johnson for his excellent second shooting and for reminding me to stay hydrated!

Thanks to Scott Johnson for these next few shots of the groom getting ready:

Doesn't the bride look regal? Gorgeous!

I love these next few shots by Scott at the "first look". The groom was filled with anticipation...!

Thanks to Scott for this great shot of the bride on her way down the aisle...

Whoops! The groom stumbled over his lines during the vows...

Thanks to Scott for always doing such a great job with the details...

The wedding day details:

Bride's Dress - Mori Lee
Bride's Shoes - Birkenstocks
Bride's Jewellery - Necklace and earrings from The Bay, the bracelet was borrowed
Bride's Fascinator - Created by The-Favourite and purchased at Jewliette
Bridesmaid's Dress - Melanie Lyne
Bride's Hair - Victoria Kuzma
Bride's Makeup - Felicia Bromba
Bride & Groom's Rings - Era Design
Groomsmen Attire - Racing Green
Florals/Bouquets/Boutonnieres - Celsia Florist
Wedding Pies - Emelle's Catering
Caterer - Emelle's Catering
Table Menus, Tent Cards & Cookie Favours - all DIY
Ceremony & Reception Venue - Vancouver Rowing Club, Stanley Park

dana + steve | married

2013-01-08T10:24:00.000-08:00

"Love one another, but make not a bond of love: Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls." - Khalil Gibran

Dana and Steve's wedding day was everything a wedding celebration should be about... friends, family, a beautiful bride, a handsome groom and true love. (And maybe a hot classic car too!)

To Dana and Steve... thank you for letting me be a part of your wonderful day. I hope it was everything you dreamed of and I wish you much happiness together in the future.

Thanks also to my awesome second photographer Scott Johnson, whose images you'll see a few of below...

Thanks to Scott for these shots of the guys getting ready...

I love this next photo by Scott...

Thanks to Scott for these next two hot images (literally. it was really hot that day.)

The wedding day details [including notes from the bride]:

Bride's Dress: Mori Lee
Bride's Shoes: Le Château
Bride's Jewellery: Bride's sister brought the sapphires back from her travels to southeast Asia and had the jewellery custom made
Bridesmaid's Dresses: Alfred Angelo
Hair for Bride, Bridal Party and Mother of the Bride: Pamper Me Pretty
Makeup for Bride and Bridal Party: Lisa Stephenson [The bride says, "She is fantastic and I would definitely recommend her to anyone!"]
Bride's Engagement Ring: Spence Diamonds
Bride & Groom's Wedding bands: Lugaro Jewellers
Groom/Groomsmen Attire: Debonair Formal Wear
Bouquets/Boutonnières: Garden Party Flowers [The bride says, "These guys were so great! Helpful and very accommodating. I can't say enough about their service and the quality of their flowers. Amy and her AMAZING crew at garden party flowers helped us put together the bridal party bouquets. They deserve a special thanks for all their help! They also made the beautiful corsages and boutonnières. The flowers for the centrepieces were from Garden Party flowers and my amazing and talented Mom put together the centrepieces."]
Getting Ready Venue - Granville Island Hotel, Vancouver
Ceremony & Reception Venue - University Golf Club, UBC, Vancouver [The bride says, "The golf club was fantastic! The coordinator Joni was excellent: organized and very helpful."]
Officiant - Brent Sheppard [The bride says: "Really funny guy and we got many compliments about him. He kept it light and hilarious! Perfect for us!"]

leanne + justin | married

2012-11-15T13:13:00.000-08:00

Leanne and Justin's wedding was one of the highlights of my summer wedding season. I think my face almost broke that day from smiling so much (notwithstanding the cry-fest at the tea ceremony!)

To say this celebration was emotional would be an understatement, but I suppose when you plan a wedding day filled with laughter, love, faith and family as your top priorities, then emotion is sure to be in abundance.

Thank you for letting me share in your amazing day Leanne and Justin.

Thank you also to my second photographer Vicki Gannon, for bringing her beautiful vision and fun spirit to the day (images noted below).

And now onto the high fives, thumbs ups, belly laughs, teary eyes, oh mys, oh yeahs, big sighs and a few pinned-up-against-a-wall kisses...

Thanks to Vicki for this next shot of the groom checking in on his phone:

And thanks again to Vicki for this fun sequence of the groom and his crew getting the boutonniere juuuuust right. Thumbs up and high five!

I love the anticipation of a first look...

And thanks to Vicki for this next awesome sequence of Justin's reaction to his beautiful bride...

Gorgeous!

One of my favourite wedding traditions is the Chinese tea ceremony. I wish every culture did this because it is always the highlight of a wedding day for me.

Thanks to Vicki for this teary moment of the bride receiving a red envelope from her father...

I love the tea ceremony for all the emotion it brings. Justin almost completely lost it after a few heartfelt words from his parents...

Enough with the kleenex ad... time for the portraits...

Thanks to Vicki for always capturing all of the beautiful details of the day...

Oh my!

Oh yeah!

You know it's a great slideshow when your guests watch with so much emotion...

Thank you Leanne and Justin. I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness together!!

The wedding day details (I love how so much of the day was DIY or contributed by friends and family):

Bride's Dress - Bliss Consignment Bridal (New Westminster)
Bride's Earrings - Tanis Designs
Bridesmaid's Dresses - Jacob
Bride's Hair - Bride's friend
Bride's Makeup - Van Nguyen at Ignite Hair Salon
Groom/Groomsmen Attire - Moores Metrotown
Stationery/Program - Designed by Groom (printed at Staples)
Bouquets/Boutonnieres - Bride's cousins (flowers from Niki Trading Ltd. Floral Distributors)
Wedding Cake - Bride's aunt
Ceremony Venue - Sage Bistro at University Centre, UBC
Officiant/Reverend - Mary-Lee Bouma, downtown friends church
Reception Venue - Sage Bistro at University Centre, UBC

shawna + kevin | married

2012-10-23T13:18:00.002-07:00

Thank you to Shawna and Kevin for allowing me to share in your beautiful wedding day. What more could a photographer ask for? A glowing bride, an adoring groom and a beautiful Vancouver day. I wish you both a lifetime of love and happiness together!

Many thanks to Vicki Gannon for accompanying me and capturing some beautiful images (noted below).

The following images of the groom by Vicki Gannon:

And now back to our beautiful bride...

I wish I knew what he said...

Thank you to Vicki Gannon for this next balcony shot:

I love this next shot of the adorable flower girl by Vicki Gannon:

Thanks to Vicki Gannon for these next two images of the beautiful bride & handsome groom:

I have a personal rule about always stopping for kids selling lemonade on the street, so we just had to grab a cup...

Time to party!!

The wedding day details:

Bride's Dress - The Bridal Gallery, New Westminster
Bride's Shoes - Townshoes, Pacific Centre (Colour: Blush Pink Glitter By: David Dixon for Townshoes)
Bride's Jewellery - Blue Ruby, Oakridge
Bridesmaid's Dresses - Custom made by Victoria at Vika Attler Boutique
Bride's Hair - Devon from Caramel Salon
Bride's Makeup - Upasna Sharma from EnvyMeStudio
Bride's Rings - Birks
Groom's Ring - Costco
Groom/Groomsmen Attire - Debonair Formal Wear
Bouquets/Boutonnieres - Super Grocer, Steveston
Wedding Cake - Yan Bakery
Engagement Book - Photobook Canada
Table Decor - buckets: Ikea, monkey's fist knots: Etsy, table names and clips: DIY, flowers: Super Grocer
Ceremony Venue - Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver
Reception Venue - UBC Boathouse, Richmond

pei pei + chad | anniversary

2012-08-13T18:55:00.000-07:00

Happy first wedding anniversary Pei Pei & Chad!

teresa + geordie | anniversary

2012-07-31T15:03:00.000-07:00

Happy first wedding anniversary Teresa and Geordie!

melody + jonathan | engaged

2012-07-24T12:34:00.001-07:00

My last two blog posts featured animated .gifs and a video from Melody and Jonathan's engagement session, so now it's time to show you the photos from the playful shoot we did at the Vancouver International Airport where Melody and Jonathan got engaged.

Melody and Jon were the lucky winners of the Love & Free Stuff Contest which I held with Nate of Nate Makes Films and Bailey of Bailey's Brides.

melody + jonathan | engaged

2012-07-23T13:52:00.001-07:00

A few months ago I shot a really fun engagement session with Melody and Jonathan at the Vancouver International Airport.

Melody and Jon were the lucky winners of the Love & Free Stuff Contest which I held with Nate of Nate Makes Films and Bailey of Bailey's Brides.

I love working with a videographer because the movement needed for video always adds extra life to my own work. Check out Nate's take on Melody and Jon's sweet relationship and I'll share my vision in the next post.

Enjoy!

Jon and Melody - Engagement Video from nate makes films on Vimeo.

melody + jonathan | engaged

2012-07-23T13:35:00.000-07:00

We had a great time running around the airport and it was a treat working with Nate doing videography because it really got my brain thinking in terms of motion and not just still photography... which is why I ended up with three animated .gifs from the session.

Up next for this blog... I'll share with you Nate's wonderful video from the day and then, my still photos too. In the meantime, enjoy these playful .gifs:

leanne + justin | engaged

2012-07-12T14:12:00.001-07:00

Following up on the playful animated gifs from my last blog post, here is the rest of Leanne and Justin's wonderful engagement session on Granville Island. These two were a blast to work with and made my work easy!

leanne + justin | engaged

2012-07-04T14:17:00.003-07:00

Leanne and Justin were game for anything on their engagement shoot. Even multiple (multiple!) takes so I could create these animated gifs for them. I think the results were worth it. Fun, right?

Coming next to this blog... the rest of Leanne and Justin's engagement shoot, which was awesome. Can't wait to share!

shawna + kevin | engaged

2012-06-20T10:09:00.000-07:00

Considering I have already photographed their wedding, it's probably about time that I posted Shawna and Kevin's engagement photos here on my blog.

As you can see from the photos, these two are crazy about each other and had no problem whatsoever with all of the snuggling, hugging and kissing that is required for an engagement session.

Enjoy!

heirloom art album design | products

2012-06-07T10:45:00.002-07:00

As a follow up to my last post about Teresa and Geordie's beautiful heirloom art album, here's the full album design. Teresa and Geordie selected their favourite photos and highlight moments from the day and then I compiled them into a clean, contemporary design which places the focus on their most treasured memories.

If your wedding photos are still trapped as .jpgs on your computer, I encourage you to contact your photographer today so that they can create a beautiful album that will become a family keepsake enjoyed by many generations to come.

If you're a photographer and don't love designing albums like I do... please contact me today so I can take some of the work off your hands and design a beautiful storytelling album for your clients.

heirloom art album | products

2012-06-06T10:01:00.000-07:00

There is no better way to display and treasure your wedding memories than with an heirloom art album like this one that Teresa and Geordie selected for themselves. Printed on gorgeous, thick, board-backed photographic paper and featuring premium European leather cover, optional cover image and fabric band, panoramic pages and a lay-flat split hinge, this album is the perfect way to enjoy your wedding images.

Have a look at the following photos and I'm sure you'll agree with me... this is one gorgeous wedding album!

I love the heirloom art album's split hinge for a beautiful lay-flat double-page spread. Sigh....

Don't you just love this pocket-sized version of the larger original album below? It's perfect for taking with you when travelling to see relatives far away...

moment junkie | featured

2012-06-05T10:26:00.002-07:00

I can't believe I forgot to post about the feature I received on one of my all-time-favourite photography blogs, Moment Junkie!

I was thrilled to have this emotional photograph from Hayley & Paul's wedding recognized on a blog that celebrates the best in contemporary wedding photojournalism.

Thanks to Moment Junkie for showcasing my work!

vancity bride | featured

2012-06-05T10:17:00.001-07:00

If you're a couple planning a budget wedding in Vancouver and need the perfect resource for all things

frugal and fabulous, look no further than Vancity Bride.

Jeannine is the author of the site and has done a wonderful job of gathering all things Vancouver-wedding-related and packaged it up in a beautiful, budget-friendly bow.

Be sure to check out her site today!

And while you're there... don't miss this great post about candid photos, where one of my images from Teresa and Geordie's wedding is featured:

You can also read this great article Jeannie wrote (about me!) that started with a lovely conversation we had over tea a few months ago...

Thanks Jeannine and keep up the great work on your wonderful website!

hayley + paul | anniversary

2012-06-05T09:25:00.002-07:00

Congratulations on your first wedding anniversary Hayley & Paul!

imagewrap hardcover books | products

2012-05-16T15:33:00.000-07:00

I love it when clients recognize the value of putting their wedding photos into a beautiful keepsake book. Hayley and Paul ordered this impressive book to display their amazing wedding day and were even smart enough to get a smaller version of the same book for their parents.

If you have wedding photos trapped on a computer and don't know how to show them off, contact me today so I can design a lovely keepsake book for you.

nina + jeff | married

2012-04-05T09:25:00.005-07:00

Last fall I had the great fortune of working with my friend Vicki Gannon as a second photographer for Nina and Jeff's beautiful wedding at Aberthau Mansion.

While going through the photos trying to decide what to post here, I thought, rather than posting tons of photos detailing every aspect of the wedding, I would highlight two things in particular and talk about them in this post.

1. Vendors
The first thing I want to mention is vendor selection. Choosing the right vendors can be a daunting task, which is why getting good recommendations can really save couples a lot of stress in the wedding planning process.
When couples hire me as their photographer, they're not just getting an experienced professional to document their wedding day, they are also hiring someone who loves weddings and enjoys helping couples with other planning details. As a photographer, I see many wedding days from beginning to end and know when couples get great service or products from a vendor, so I strive to be a valuable resource for couples as they plan their wedding by providing my advice and guidance about vendors.
In the case of Nina and Jeff, they also sought the assistance of their photographer Vicki, when choosing their florist. Jane at Budget Blooms did a magnificent job of bringing Nina's vision for her wedding day to life as you will see from all the photos here!

2. Speeches
If you are planning your wedding and trying to find ways to streamline your wedding day timeline, please do not cut out speeches at the reception!
While some couples may think that speeches at the reception are outdated, boring or silly, I believe speeches provide some of the funniest or the most emotional moments at any wedding. There is a not a single wedding I have been to where there wasn't at least one speech that had me laughing through tears.
As you'll see from the photos below, there were more than a few speeches at Nina and Jeff's wedding that had everybody in stictches. So, whatever you do, be sure to include speeches in your wedding reception plans. You will not regret it!

Thanks for the opportunity to photograph alongside you Vicki. I had a wonderful day!

Enjoy the photos below. Lots of gorgeous flowers, some great laughs and a few other beautiful moments from the day for good measure...

I love the anticipation in this next photo...

Here comes the bride!

Flowers, flowers, gorgeous flowers everywhere!

I love Jeff's simple, elegant orchid boutonniere. Check out the lovely pearl detailing on the stem. Nice!

And now for some great laughs!

Congratulations to Nina and Jeff. I wish you all the best in your life together!