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Hello and welcome to my blog! This is where you'll find my latest and most up to date work, many photos of my dog, stories I feel like sharing and many other surprises. Thanks for visiting!
Much love,
Shannon

August 22, 2011

hello beloved friends! 

I have some big news, something that's been in the works for awhile now and that I'm so excited to share. Beloved Photography will now be known at Shannon Yau Photography. Why the change? You'll find the brief answer on my new blog (here!) but I will say that it was time for change. I will forever call this photography venture of mine an adventure and with that comes growth and change. 

Beloved will always hold a soft spot in my heart but I'm so excited to share this new identity. It's beautifully crafted and feels so me. :)

So please go check out the new www.shannonyau.com and let me know what you think.

Oh, and don't forget to update your bookmarks! 
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Nicole and Aaron were married last weekend on what was pretty much the perfect summer day. Sun shining, blue skies, light breeze; you probably couldn't ask for anything more. It was a day filled with friends, family and many laughs. Nicole looked absolutely stunning and her dress, ah! so beautiful. Aaron, the dapper groom, had that look when he saw Nicole for the first time that gets me every time. I don't think I'll ever get bored of seeing that look. 

Stories were told, games played, and many hugs given. The things weddings are made of and the things I feel privileged to witness. To finish it off I hitched a ride on the back of a golf cart, and that pretty much solidifies a good day in my books. 


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Anonymous says:

Absolutely beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing. AN

(08.03.11 @ 12:03 PM)
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A couple weeks ago I posted a photo on facebook of my back after completing a shoot in fishcreek park. This was that shoot and while I counted over 80 bites (that I could see) it was SO worth it, I mean seriously, the greens and golden sun.. it's photo heaven. Laurie and Richard were so gracious as the mosquitos attacked us, never once complaining or asking to move somewhere else. 

These two are getting married later this fall and I am so excited for their wedding. For now their beloved session.

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ps. I also wanted to share that I was thrilled to have Katharine and Justin's beloved session featured on Wedding Obsession yesterday. woot! :)
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linda summers says:

beautiful!

(07.13.11 @ 10:33 AM)
Juli says:

Love it!.. especially the one with Laurie on the tree trunk!.. Cant wait for the wedding photos!

(07.14.11 @ 08:28 AM)
Michelle Lipsey says:

Love the one with Laurie at Rich's back, she looks so beautiful!!

(08.12.11 @ 05:23 PM)
Michelle Lipsey says:

Love the one with Laurie at Rich's back, she looks so beautiful!!

(08.12.11 @ 05:23 PM)
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I am reminded on a daily basis of how small a world we live in. Case in point: Sarah and Craig. Craig and I went to elementary school together and our parents still live only a couple blocks apart. Is that how we connected for their wedding? Nope! That happened because Sarah's aunt works with Kyle's mom. Like I said, small world. 

Sarah wanted to be an actress. She moved to New York, persuing her dream and then eventually ended up back home in Calgary. Craig had a party one night and guess who came with a mutual friend, Sarah of course; and as they say, the rest is history.

These two were married at the beautiful Heritage Pointe Golf Club. Unfortunately it started pouring only a few minutes before the ceremony was scheduled to start, fortunately they had a backup plan and were able to move everyone inside.  The rain didn't last though and just as we started their photos this gorgeous post-storm sun came out.
 
This post has taken me awhile to get together because there were just so many photos I loved. Enjoy!

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Margaret McKane (Sarah's Aunt) says:

Beautiful photos!! Thank-you so much,Shannon.

(07.13.11 @ 09:46 AM)
Mary Lou Hawkins says:

fabulous pictures!!!!

(07.14.11 @ 05:14 PM)
Joyce White says:

WOW! Beautiful photos

(07.14.11 @ 08:29 PM)
Sarah (the bride) says:

These look so great - I can't wait for the rest! Thx Shannon! =)

(07.15.11 @ 02:32 PM)
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Katharine and Justin are that couple I knew I'd be friends with the second we met. They are a fun, laid back couple who laugh a lot, at and with each other. Downtown was the perfect setting for these two and after being eaten alive by mosquitos the last few weeks it was a nice change to get out of the grass and on to concrete! :)

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tlaw says:

i LOVE that 2nd image Shannon! Her laugh is so real you can't help but smile when you see that image :)

(07.04.11 @ 10:42 AM)
Elizabeth Martin says:

Those are the most amazing photos. The setting is so unique. Wow I cant wait to see the Wedding shots!

(07.04.11 @ 12:06 PM)
Ziona says:

These are great Shannon!! Can't wait for our pictures in August!! :)

(07.07.11 @ 06:32 PM)
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