They’re just so awesome together!  It’s couples like them that remind me exactly why I love to be a wedding photographer.  Thanks, you two!

Here are just a few of our many favourites from the night!  We’ll post the rest of our favourites in a few days.

I hope you feel better soon, buddy!

We have randomly selected two people from our 100 current fans.

The winners of our first giveaway (who will be enjoying a day at the spa very soon) are …

Keltie Currie-Forbes and Erin Young.

Congratulations!  We will be contacting you shortly to provide you with your prize.

Stay tuned to this blog for news of our next giveaway!

My first goal is to meet other business owners and find out how I can help with their businesses.  Second, and most important, I plan to meet with non-profit and charity organizations to determine what I can do to make our community better.  This is very important to me, as I take pride in my town and the people living in it.  In the summer, we have exciting plans on how to benefit our community with our photography — watch for an announcement in the next few months!

Thanks, Skip, for being such an inspiration in our industry.  You help make us all better people.

I will always remember his story of Horatius defending the bridge while we read The Early History of Rome by Livy (he would actually read the books to us in class, interjecting with a funny quip or important analogy along the way).  The story goes that the Etruscans made a surprise attack on Rome via a wooden bridge over the Tiber River.  All of the Roman forces retreated except Horatius, who stood his ground as “one man against an army.”  The Etruscans stared in bewilderment at Horatius, who stood proudly in defense of his great city.  They fired their spears, and yet Horatius remained standing.  By the time the Etruscans charged, the Romans were able to demolish the bridge and halt the advance.  Horatius miraculously swam back to shore, unscathed.

Against impossible odds, Horatius stood tall and did what no one else was willing to do.  Had he retreated, the Etruscans would have invaded and captured Rome.  Dr. Dube looked up from the book and quietly said, “sometimes, we all have our bridge to bear.”  It was a powerful story, powerfully told.  We will all have struggles in life – some trivial and some very serious.  No matter what, the important thing is that we stand up to our tribulations and meet them with pride and confidence.  Cowering to our difficulties and fears leaves us no option but to be enslaved by them.

Do you face and tackle challenges in life or do you retreat in the face of adversity?

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Yesterday, the Olympic Torch Relay came through our town of Strathmore, so I (along with the whole town, it seemed) went out to watch.

I’d love to be able to go to Vancouver next month to take part in such a unique experience.

So, if you’re not already, please become a fan or leave a comment on the blog so you’re eligible for the first prize!  We plan to continue with many more giveaways throughout the year.

This blog will serve to complement the main web site of GMB Photography by offering news of upcoming and recent events, photos and album designs, tips for brides, and much more!  We hope you come back often, and invite you to comment as much as you would like.

We are looking forward to a great year in 2010, and would love for you to be a part of it!