and was fortunate enough to take photographs of the women who received a night of pampering and makeovers.

 it was such a rewarding experience meeting all the of lovely ladies, hearing their stories, seeing them smile & best of all, feel great about themselves.

the best part was giving each of them photos from their session & seeing their faces light up.

for some of them it was the first time they had really ever “seen” themselves in that way.

beauty night society, founded by the amazing caroline macgillivray, is an award winning charity that builds

self-esteem and changes lives for women living in poverty. the program focuses on wellness, life skills development & makeovers.

 {life skills + makeovers + wellness = life-makeovers}

beauty night society has been on-going for 12+ years and has given over 26,000 makeovers, thanks to the help of over 500 volunteers. wow!

if you are interested in getting involved please visit their website for more information

http://www.beautynight.org or email info@beautynight.org

{part two } of alisha & glenn’s gorgeous whistler winter wedding

ceremony @ the beautiful squamish lil’wat cultural centre & reception @ dusty’s pub

wedding planning & design: bliss event & design

{wedding planning boutique co. specializing in Whistler and Vancouver events offering in-house design, floral and production. www.blissevent.ca}

thanks again to my lovely second shooter – courtney munson of coco photography

{https://www.facebook.com/Courtneymunsonphotography}

she is one of the loveliest and most talented humans i’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing.

her voice is like a small slice of heaven – dreamy, whimsical and so soothing. { watch out world }

while visiting with her here on the sunshine coast, we were able to squeeze in a couple of photo sessions.

{here are some images from our time together}

the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shore line,

no matter how many times it is sent away”

{sarah kay}

photographing the gorgeous & talented sarah mulder.

i can’t say enough about this lady…sarah is so genuine & has such a warm energy.

& on top of all that she is a super talented artist!

{here are a few images from our photo session}

{have a peek at her work}

http://www.sarahmulder.com/

https://www.facebook.com/SarahMulderJewelry

hair & makeup | ally jenkins {https://www.facebook.com/allyjenkinsmakeup}

jewelry | sarah mulder art

cliff gilker park is by far one of the most beautiful and peaceful places i’ve ever been.

it’s so magical, lush & full of life. it’s a photographer’s dream.

next time i’ll be bringing a tripod & some good filters! oh the possibilities

in need of a change or a complete makeover just in time for summer??!

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the opportunity to be completely pampered for the day!

prize package includes {hair cut/colour & styled + makeup & one hour photo shoot in beautiful vancouver}

go to https://www.facebook.com/jenniferpicardphotography, share this & like our page(s) for your chance to win this giveaway,

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{winner will be announced on June 5th, 2013} *must be able to travel to vancouver,bc*

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alisha & glenn were such a lovely couple, so genuine, full of life & so deeply in love with each other.

it was so refreshing to see that kind of love & be able to capture their magical day together.

so thankful for my second shooter, courtney munson from coco photography – she helped make the day so fun & effortless!

here is {part one} of alisha & glenn’s whistler wedding….more to come!

we spent a sunny spring afternoon down at bonniebrook beach with our dogs & soaked in all it’s beauty.

it really is paradise living here!