Van Steelandt Photography Blog

February 3, 2010 // engagement / personal / portraits

When you find someone you want to spend the rest of your life with it's a pretty amazing thing. It's even better when that someone has fabulous siblings that you really connect with.

I always wanted a sister growing up, a soul mate who could share in my every fancy and every passion. Then I met Devin that all sorta just fell away. Devin became that person in my life. What I never expected was that I would gain the sisters I longed for as part of the deal.

Every year I love Devin more than the year before. And every year I don't think it's possible to love anymore but I just do. It's the same for his sisters. We've always gotten along, but every year I feel closer to them and love them more. After 13 years with Devin it's hard to remember life without my sisters. It's like they've always been there.

This past summer I photographed Kylie, Devin's youngest sister, with her boyfriend Andrew in Edmonton. It's funny how much Andrew and Devin are alike. If they were the same age I'd swear they were separated at birth... more on that next time.

Cheers,

Dani

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Carmella & Jon :: Are Getting Married

November 24, 2009 // engagement / family

I've known Jon for several years. We met way back in his teen years. Carmella and I had crossed paths a few times but we had never formally met. I knew they were thinking about getting married, and after really meeting Carmella at one of our favorite weddings this summer, I secretly wished that they would get married sooner rather than later and that I'd get to be their photographer.

So when Carmella contacted me late this summer, I was ecstatic. We met up in Saskatoon earlier this fall and had a great time creating some family and engagement images.

I cannot wait for next September!

Cheers,

Dani

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Nicole Mercereau:

Love Love Love these pics!!! You guy are gorgeous !!

(11.24.09 @ 10:48 PM)

Nicole Mercereau:

Oops! I mean you guys are gorgeous!!

(11.25.09 @ 10:49 AM)

Amy & Steven :: Are Getting Married

July 22, 2009 // engagement

Another patient couple...

Amy and Steven will be wed this September and Devin and I are lucky enough to be photographing their wedding. Thanks for meeting us in Duck Lake. See you soon in White Fox!

Cheers,

Dani & Devin

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Amy:

Dani & Devin...thanks so much for the fabulous pictures... We absolutely loved spending time with the two of you! Looking forward to seeing you in September! Amy & Steven

(07.22.09 @ 10:41 PM)

Sheena Dust:

Pics look amazing! I love them! you will be such a beautiful bride Amy!
xoxo
Sheena

(07.23.09 @ 02:38 PM)

Brittany Youzwa:

I love the pictures, can't wait for your big day to come!

(07.23.09 @ 08:40 PM)

Mel Duperreault:

AWESOME!!!!!
Great pics Dani and Devin....you are rockstars!!!
Have a super day Amy and Steven!!! What great pics to have as a keepsake!

(07.24.09 @ 10:01 PM)

Nacole Seiferling:

Beautiful pictures! You guys look awesome!!

(07.27.09 @ 01:47 PM)

Judy Wall:

Thanks for taking beutiful pictures of my daughter and Steven. Looking forward to the pictures you will take of the wedding in Sept.
Judy Wall

(07.27.09 @ 08:28 PM)

liane kozun:

your pictures are stunning.. i really like all of them ...your day is going to be beautiful.

(08.02.09 @ 10:59 AM)

Shauna & Jay :: Are getting married

July 21, 2009 // engagement

You know the couple, the ones that you can picture at eighty five still kissing and teasing and loving. Shauna and Jay are one of those couples. I connected with Shauna even before we met. I knew she was my kinda gal, a kindred spirit. What I didn't realize is how much I'd like Jay. I feel like these two are a reflection of my own marriage in the best possible way.

Shauna and Jay, tanks for letting me tag along on your date and for being so patient!

See you in August.

Cheers,

Dani

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Paula West-Bates:

These pictures are amazing as usual. Congrats Shauna I am so happy for you.

(07.24.09 @ 07:25 PM)

the Engagement Album / Guestbook

July 13, 2009 // engagement / wedding

I love the engagement album / guest book. What a great way to show off your awesome engagement images and save the messages from all of your wedding guests!

Nicole and Kelly are getting married next month and they have thought of every little detail. I cannot wait to see it all come together! Here is their engagement album / guest book;

Cheers,

Dani

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Ashlee Parras:

Dani, these pics are awesome!
Great work!!

(07.14.09 @ 10:57 PM)

Heath & Pam :: Are getting married

May 28, 2009 // engagement

Heath met Pam during a production of guys and dolls. Heath was an actor/dancer and Pam the stage director. He was smitten immediately, but Pam was required to be very strict and tough if she was to keep this show moving in the right direction. There would be no teasing or talking out of line... but Pam was smitten too. And so, Heath was allowed to talk to Pam out of turn, maybe even flirt a little.

Now these two have taken their show on the road. They're living in Calgary, getting married in Saskatoon, and a couple of weeks ago, travelled to Prince Albert for their engagement session. We started at their old stompin' ground, The EA Rawlinson Centre;

For a little more drama, we moved onto an abandoned TV graveyard.

Thanks Heath and Pam. See you in August!

Cheers,

Dani

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Heath and Pam:

These photos are exactly what we hoped for! Thanks for a fun time, for a country scavenger hunt and for improvised perfection. Can't wait to do it all again in August - you guys rock!

(05.28.09 @ 11:17 PM)