Shannon Yau Photography

Jen & Adam {Downtown Calgary Engagement}

shannonyau — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:13:02 +0000

Jen and I met way back in grade 7. We lost touch a bit after school but reconnected more than a few years ago and so it feels like we’ve known each other forever.

I remember when her and Adam met, when she knew he was going to be the one, and then when the got engaged. What I love about these two is that they have an ease about them. Their faces brighten when the other approaches and they are constantly smiling or laughing.

They will be getting married later this summer at one of my favorite venues, Rouge, and I know it’s going to be amazing. :)

Miss L

shannonyau — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:49:15 +0000

This was a personal shoot. One for me to experiment and create without expectations. My goal was to capture the beauty that is Lisa. Yes, there was eyeliner and hairspray involved, but at the heart, these are portraits of my friend and exactly who she is – jeans, messy bun and all :)

Miss J {Calgary Maternity Photography}

shannonyau — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:21:56 +0000

This is my beautiful best friend. I can’t wait to meet this baby and I can only hope to be even half this cute when I have babies one day. She says she doesn’t believe in pregnancy glow, but I’m pretty sure she’s glowing. :)

a friendly reminder….

shannonyau — Fri, 04 May 2012 04:30:35 +0000

Bobby & Krystal {Waterton Engagement Session}

shannonyau — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:23:58 +0000

Meet Bobby and Krystal. They’re our good friends who happen to be getting married one week after our wedding. Kyle and Bobby go way back so they’ll be fulfilling groomsmen duties for each other which is going to make for a slightly chaotic but extremely fun week in September!

We decided to shoot their beloved session in Waterton as it’s where they call home half the year. Bobby is part owner of the restaurant Zums in town, which is a must stop for breakfast if you’re ever visiting. It also happens to be where Bobby and Krystal met!

Most people might not know that I spend a good amount of my summer in Waterton as we’re lucky enough to have a cabin to enjoy the use of thanks to Kyle’s family. I’m really looking forward to shooting Bobby and Krystal’s wedding there this fall and would love to shoot more there too!

This was my first beloved session of the year and I have to say it felt really good to be getting back into the swing of things! I’ve got a few personal projects coming up in the next couple weeks and many more beloved sessions and weddings throughout the spring/summer/fall. I think it’s going to be an amazing season! :)

Baby E. {Calgary family photography}

shannonyau — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:55:46 +0000

This is the time of year I like to think of as the calm before the storm. It’s the time before my wedding season hits full swing and this year I am taking full advantage of the down time. Because of that I’ve been a tad neglectful of my blog and for that I apologize. What it means though is I have a backlog of adorable babies to share!

First up is little E. This little guy was such a dream to work with, barely a tear the whole session. Look at those big blues, who wouldn’t fall in love with him!

baby e. preview {Calgary family photographer}

shannonyau — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 06:15:31 +0000

“just chillin’ with my buddies”

Bombshell Bridal

shannonyau — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:26:01 +0000

My friend Laura is an amazing hairstylist but where I think she really shines is with bridal hair. I’ve worked with her on several weddings and she always has this way of creating modern, soft, romantic looks but that have a timeless feel. While she’s had her business of Bombshell Hair for awhile she recently lauched a wedding focused brand of Bombshell Bridal!

When she asked if I would take some portfolio images for her I wasn’t really sure how I would approach it, but I knew I wanted to create soft, pretty images; I think what we came up with captures the beauty of her designs perfectly. This was something new for me but I couldn’t be happier with the way the images turned out.

And let’s not forget about the girls, are they not all stunning?!

If you’re getting married this year and still looking for someone to do your hair, Laura is your girl. Oh, and she comes to you which is always a bonus! You can see more of her work here.

beauty {sneak peak}

shannonyau — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:25:48 +0000

Here’s a tiny glimpse at something new I’ve been working on. More to come soon! :)

and the winner is… {beloved giveaway}

shannonyau — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:00:37 +0000

To say that I was overwhelmed by the response to this givaway would be a huge understatement. All three finalists are amazing couples who are all deserving of a couples session. That being said, there can only be 1 winner, so with 206 votes the winners are…

congratulations! Your family and friends certainly think the world of you guys and I can’t wait to shoot your beloved session. :)

To Aphtin & Chris and Meghan & Ryan, thank you so much for participating and embracing this giveaway. Thank you for all your facebook posts and calls to friends for votes. I really do wish I could give a session to everyone. AND to all the dedicated family and friends who took the time to visit my blog and vote, wow, thank you! Thank you for supporting these couples and proving that everyone loves a good love story.

Now for the other prize, I promised a secret prize to one lucky voter. Since it’s Valentine’s Day I thought I’d share one of my favorite places in Calgary, and certainly a great date night spot. I used a random number generator to pick the winner and it’s lucky commenter #54: SANDY WINDLE! Congratulations, you win a gift certificate to the Boxwood restaurant. I’ll be in touch shortly!

Congratulations again to Lindsay and Bryce and thanks again to all for participating. :)