Kim Kalyn Photography

Melia & Cam {Engaged}

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:15:03 +0000

Two of my favourite people are engaged and getting married this March !! So very exciting and I am thrilled that they chose me to be apart of their wedding to capture this special time in their lives.

We were so lucky to get one of the most beautiful winter days for their session. And I loved the outfits they chose. Not only are they beautiful people but super stylish too!

Love you guys xo

Favourite Things Friday

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:02:54 +0000

Happy Friday !! Here are some things that made me smile this week. Hope you like them too !!

This made me CRACK up! I just love the Ellen show.

Kristen Bell’s Sloth Meltdown

Forbeyon Album: Emery and Jesse

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:37:04 +0000

Hearing the knock at my door knowing that my parcel has arrived carrying yet another beautiful album from Forbeyon, always makes me giddy. Even though I design the albums myself, seeing them in person is a whole different experience. I love how these beautiful albums help to tell the individual wedding story for my clients. They come wrapped so beautifully that even though I want to tear it open, I take my time carefully untying the ribbon and delicately remove the thick paper. I flip page by page and relive their wedding day. I imagine them enjoying it for years to come. Perhaps on anniversaries and even sharing it with their children when they are older.

Here are just a few snaps of the latest album I received. Emery and Jesse’s classic album.

I love the beautiful grain in the gorgeous metal cameo.

BC Children’s Hospital Fundraiser

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:37:50 +0000

What better way to spread the love this Valentine’s Day than by helping to raise money for this amazing cause! Here is what they have to say about it …

On February 11th, grab a friend or that special someone and join us for the First Annual ‘Spread the Love’ Valentine’s Day Party Fundraiser in support of the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.

WHEN: Saturday February 11th 730 p.m. to midnight
WHERE: Union Pacific Coffee Co., 537 Herald Street
PRICE: $30 per person (Appetizers & a GREAT night out included!)
HOSTED BY: Kim Thorsen & Jocelin Caldwell on behalf of
ROSS BAY PRESCHOOL

I was happy to donate a session for them to auction off and there are a TON of other incredible items to bid on. To name just a few … Seahawks tickets (lower bowl), Canucks tickets (club seats/centre ice), Lunch & Learn for 10 people from London Chef, Pandora Bracelet, Grohe Stainless Steel Pull Out Spray Kitchen Faucet, 4 Hour Fishing Charter – Ocean Rambler Fishing Adventures, 2 sets of Ballet tickets – McPherson Theatre, 2 night Dockside Green Vacation Rental, Ice Rental/Birthday Party – Puckmasters, Dog Grooming/Dog Daycare – Top Dog, Shampoo/Cut/Color – Shampoo Hair Bar (x2) and the list goes on!

To purchase tickets contact:
Kim Thorsen – 250-882-1865
Jocelin Caldwell – 250-885-8503
Ross Bay Preschool – rossbaypreschool@shaw.ca

ADDITIONAL INFO: There will be a cash bar onsite. Please note this is a private function and tickets will NOT be available at the door – advance sales ONLY. ALL proceeds from ticket sales and silent auction go to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. We look forward to spending a great evening with you!!

And what would a blog post be without a picture.

Here is a photo of our good friends Justin and Joanie and their sweet sweet babe Audrey.

Favourite Things Friday

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:30:38 +0000

It has been a loooooong while since I have done one of these posts and since I have ~~become obsessed~~ discovered Pinterest it has inspired me to get back on it as I find SO SO many favourite things on that amazing site.

Darren, Hayden and I moved into our new home this past September and it has a very large yard and LOTS of garden. I love gardening. It is so good for my soul and I could spend hours and hours out there and completely lose track of time. It’s wonderful. So needless to say that on Pinterest I have been looking up all sorts of garden goodies. Here are some of my latest finds.

(Top Left) www.bhg.com (Top Middle) www.blog.freepeople.com (Top Right) www.crosshatchling.co.uk

(Middle Left) www.flowergardengirl.wordpress.com (Centre) www.llhdesignsblog.com (Middle Right) www.joannagoddard.blogspot.com

(Bottom Left) www.purplearea.blogspot.com (Bottom Middle) www.thetinrabbit.blogspot.com (Bottom Right) www.sweetandlovelythings.tumblr.com

10 Months

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:10:31 +0000

This picture was taken when Hayden had his first fever. It hovered around 104 degrees for a full day and night and I was so worried about my poor little muffin. On the afternoon of the next day it passed and slowly our little man once again became full of life, mischief and giggles. This made me think of how many parents deal with worry around their babe’s health on a daily basis with things so much more serious than this. It made me hug Hayden even tighter as we cuddled together on the couch all night that night. He was so uncomfortable he couldn’t sleep and wanted nothing but cuddles from his mama and I felt lucky to be able to give them to him. Sleepless nights are something I spent 8 months getting to know very well. I know that some parents would give anything to be able to hold their little ones, comfort them and promise them they will feel better soon. This little thought puts one sleepless night into very clear perspective.

Sorry to get all heavy there, being an analytical thinker is my nature. And practicing gratitude is something I take to heart. Since having Hayden I am extra aware of how miraculous, fragile and precious life truly is.

On a lighter note, our little Mr is pulling himself up now and getting into all sorts of trouble. Trying to get his sticky little hands on my Macbook and iPhone is one of his favourite pastimes. He has finally started doing something that resembles the closest thing to a crawl we have seen yet. I was convinced he was going to skip that and go straight to walking, but maybe he will be a little crawler yet. He has added some new words. He now says: cat, kitty (not very often anymore), dada (his favourite word), MAMA (his new word!) and he is starting to say Nana. Somedays he talks and talks and talks and others barely at all. I can’t believe how much he changes daily. I am in denial that he is almost one year old. Sigh, it really does go so fast.

Hayden you are my world. Mama loves you. xo

Weddingbells 25 Most Inspiring Wedding Photographers for 2012

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:19:51 +0000

I am still in disbelief. I stared at the email for a full minute before it truly had a chance to sink in. I was just chosen by Weddingbells Magazine as “One of the 25 most inspiring wedding photographers of 2012″. Oh. My. GOSH !!!!! What an incredible honour and a truly fabulous way to kick off the new year. I am beyond flattered. Thank you to Weddingbells for being so supportive of my work and to my clients who make accomplishments like this come true! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU !!!!!

This is what they had to say about my work … Kim has a knack for embracing her surroundings — from pinpointing gorgeous natural backdrops to harnessing natural light. Her impeccably-lit photos make every bride look like she’s fresh-faced and straight off the red carpet.

Featured: Destination Inspirations

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:56:36 +0000

What a lovely way to kick off the new year. Congrats to Gwyn and Brian! Their wedding is featured on the fabulous Destination Inspirations blog this morning! Click here to view the post.

Hayden’s First Snow Day !

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:19:13 +0000

He wasn’t sure what to think of this white fluff falling from the sky. There were moments of sheer excitement and others of terror. But overall I think it was a hit.

Trying to grab the flakes

Sexy Valentine’s Day Special !!

admin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:51:27 +0000

So a month today it will be Valentine’s Day! This is one of my favourite days of the year. Not because of all the cheesy corporate commercialism that it has turned into, but because it is a reminder to celebrate your love. Even though lives get busy and stopping to take time to appreciate the one you love can sometimes get a little hidden beneath the daily to-do’s, this day is a reminder to love and be loved. And being the mushy romantic at heart that I am, I LOVE that.

Soooo in honour of one of my favourite days of the year I am offering a sexy Valentine’s Day promotion that will make your sweeties heart skip a beat!

If you would like to see some of my portfolio images of my Allure work, please click here and use the arrows to browse the images. For these sessions you may be simply sexy with just white sheet, or of course you may wear fabulous lingerie or whatever makes you feel sexy in.

Contact info@kimkalynphotography.com for more info or to book a session!