We’ve had a run of arctic air in Whistler recently. These photos were taken last weekend at -15 C. During the week the temperature dropped to -23 C!!! At that temperature even the moisture in the air freezes as you can see by the sparkly photos:
A chilly day on Whistler Mountain
Written by Sarah Bourne on January 22nd, 2012 Trooper and Loverboy play at the Whistler Olympic Plaza
Written by Sarah Bourne on December 1st, 2011It was a wet, cold and frankly miserable night but that didn’t stop 500 or so Loverboy and Trooper fans from heading out to Whistler’s awesome Olympic Plaza for a great show. The plaza pavillion is totally undercover so once the fans were in they could dance and sing to their hearts content – and they did!
I was there to document not so much the bands themselves as the venue and the lighting. It was a fun shoot, and I’m more and more impressed every time I go.
Here are a few of my favourite shots:
Tricia & Randy at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Written by Sarah Bourne on November 16th, 2011Tricia and Randy hadn’t been together for long – just 14 months but they told me that they instinctively knew that they were right for each other. And it showed! They chose to get married in one of the lovely penthouse suites at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler: A lovely intimate setting for their small wedding.
Seemed like everyone had a lovely time. Good luck to the happy couple!
Australian’s Neale & Shirley’s Whistler Wedding
Written by Sarah Bourne on November 8th, 2011Following a five week European back-packing tour this lovely, somewhat more elderly, Australian couple embraced their sense of adventure by ‘eloping’ in Whistler. Their friend Mary who lives in Vancouver helped them organize the wedding but then went off on her own adventure to India so couldn’t be at the wedding. By the time I met them they had been in Whistler less than 24 hours but their love story had already made them somewhat legends in the hotel. Not surprisingly they were lots of fun and obviously in love.
Good luck to them both!
Whistler Olympic Plaza
Written by Sarah Bourne on October 14th, 2011I was commissioned by the RMOW to shoot images of their great new venue – the Whistler Olympic Plaza. This was the first time they had showcased their winter outdoor/indoor set up. With a small stage at the rear they can accommodate up to 600 standing viewers, or they can put in a set of chairs for a more formal arena. With two large green rooms, amazing lighting and sound set up, lounge areas, a fireplace and concession area, this really is one of my favourite legacies from the Olympics. Love it!
Alex & Moira’s baby at just 11 days old
Written by Sarah Bourne on October 14th, 2011Born 5 days early, these are photos of baby Esmae aged just 11 days. Newborn photography has it’s challenges as baby and mother get to know each other’s requirements. There’s a lot of time waiting for feeding and while the baby cries. The patience pays off though – they don’t stay tiny for long so it’s great to get some lovely photos early on.
These are a selection of my favourites:
Alex & Moira’s Maternity shoot
Written by Sarah Bourne on September 26th, 2011It was still two weeks or so until Moira’s due date and both her and Alex being of small build her belly didn’t look that big. So we did what we could for a variety of shots. For some reason, I just preferred the black and white ones.
As it turned out, little daughter Esmae was actually born just 5 days later!
Fall Wedding on Nita Lake Dock
Written by Sarah Bourne on September 26th, 2011Alex and Jeb were up from Oregan and were lucky to get a dry day in one of the wettest falls I have known in Whistler. With just a small, intimate group the dock was a great location for their ceremony and portraits. Reverend William Roberts was lovely, connected with the couple and charming.
Here are a few of my favourites:
Camping at Wedgemont Lake, Whistler
Written by Sarah Bourne on September 13th, 2011This weekend Rob and I took advantage of some late summer sun and our amazing proximity to some of the prettiest hikes around: We decided to hike to and camp at Wedgemont Lake. Just a fifteen minute drive from home then a grueling 3 1/2 hour hike up a very steep pitch (a vertical gain of 1.2kms over 7kms). It was well worth it with a clear blue sky, aqua-marine lake and glaciers and mountain peaks all around.
I couldn’t resist the water even though it was fed with glacier run off and only marginally above freezing. Rob didn’t get more than his toes wet, but he did manage to chill our wine for us so that was nice. After a stunning sunset we watched as the moon peeped over Mt Wedge and then rose full in the sky, bright enough to see by all night.
Our legs felt fresh in the morning so we went for a hike up to the toe of the glacier before heading back down to the valley. Two days later and our legs are still burning from the descent, however! Well worth it though.
A hot Vernon wedding
Written by Sarah Bourne on September 1st, 2011Jenni and Keith are a testament to love being out there for everyone, even if you have to go looking – They met through the “Plenty of Fish” web site! Vernon was Jenni’s home town and they couldn’t have chosen a nicer day, although it was hot – mid 30′s. I really don’t know how they managed to play basket ball!! Lots of fun. Congratulations!
