walkabout

All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost;

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Rob & Dawn - Storm Mountain Elopement

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Caleb & Sydney's Adventure Session - Cat Creek Falls, Kananaskis

"Actually, the best gift you could have given her was a lifetime of adventures..." - Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland

I met Sydney when I started working at Moxies after moving back to Calgary for the first time in 8 years. Unfortunately we only saw each other sporadically until Syd's last day at work when we got on the topic of yoga and spirituality. We realized we had a lot in common but not until it was too late! Luckily I've seen Sydney a couple of times since then and I was stoked when she was one of the two couples I gave away an Adventure Session with back in the spring. Caleb & Sydney are amazing parents to an adorable 3 year old and they love getting outside. They knew I am obsessed with waterfalls and suggested we do the session at Cat Creek Falls in Kananaskis. I had never been to this little spot before but it is amazing!! I will definitely be back next summer for a little swim in the falls. It's so nice discovering these amazing, mostly unknown gems close to home. Now, please enjoy some of my favourite photos of this beautiful couple from our session. 

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Adventure Session Location Scouting - Barrier Lake, Kananaskis Country

The signs of summer are here. The sun is hot during the day and it shares its light with us until 8:30 in the evening. There are buds on the trees, flowers are beginning to bloom, and the birds are chirping. It's a glorious time to be alive. 

My sister and I are getting really stoked on hiking these days. Hudson is pretty excited as well. I can't wait to get out and explore with them over the next few months. But as much as I love taking their photo, and as much as they hate it, I would really love to get some photos with adventurous couples out in the mountains. I'm really looking forward to giving away an Adventure Session for a couple of couples (lol) tomorrow! Details are on my Facebook and Instagram if you want to know more. I hope to one day specialize in engagements for adventurous couples and intimate destination elopements so I'm putting one foot in that direction and we will see what the universe has in store! Everything seems to be flowing so easily for me these days, I want to allow that to continue. 

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

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Adventure Session Location Scouting - Barrier Lake, Kananaskis Country

The signs of summer are here. The sun is hot during the day and it shares its light with us until 8:30 in the evening. There are buds on the trees, flowers are beginning to bloom, and the birds are chirping. It's a glorious time to be alive. 

My sister and I are getting really stoked on hiking these days. Hudson is pretty excited as well. I can't wait to get out and explore with them over the next few months. But as much as I love taking their photo, and as much as they hate it, I would really love to get some photos with adventurous couples out in the mountains. I'm really looking forward to giving away an Adventure Session for a couple of couples (lol) tomorrow! Details are on my Facebook and Instagram if you want to know more. I hope to one day specialize in engagements for adventurous couples and intimate destination elopements so I'm putting one foot in that direction and we will see what the universe has in store! Everything seems to be flowing so easily for me these days, I want to allow that to continue. 

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

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For the Love of Music - Lifestyle Family Session, Calgary AB

Apparently today is National Siblings Day! One of my siblings is lying on the couch nursing her hangover while the other one is nowhere to be found. So rather than sharing some photos of them, I'm going to offer you guys this awesome lifestyle family session I did with my friend Grace and her hilarious family. Grace had the killer idea to do the shoot in one of our local record stores and I love the way everything turned out. Heritage Posters and Music is a classic Calgary vinyl shop and we managed to time the session perfectly as they were moving locations the next week. So in honour of all the amazing siblings out there, enjoy these goofy photos and give your siblings a hug for me today! 

PS. Grace is an amazing hairstylist so if you're looking for a new 'do make sure to check her out at Shag Salon on 17th Ave! 

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For the Love of Music - Family Lifestyle Session, Calgary AB

Apparently today is National Siblings Day! One of my siblings is lying on the couch nursing her hangover while the other one is nowhere to be found. So rather than sharing some photos of them, I'm going to offer you guys this awesome lifestyle family session I did with my friend Grace and her hilarious family. Grace had the killer idea to do the shoot in one of our local record stores and I love the way everything turned out. Heritage Posters and Music is a classic Calgary vinyl shop and we managed to time the session perfectly as they were moving locations the next week. So in honour of all the amazing siblings out there, enjoy these goofy photos and give your siblings a hug for me today! 

PS. Grace is an amazing hairstylist so if you're looking for a new 'do make sure to check her out at Shag Salon on 17th Ave! 

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Bamfield & Anacla Burns 2015

There is a special place on Vancouver Island called Bamfield. To get there, you need to take a 4 hour journey from Victoria down a dusty, pothole-filled logging road. It's easy to get lost or pop a tire along the way. You lose cell reception pretty quickly and you have to keep a good eye out for trucks hauling massive trees... The trip is definitely a challenge and maybe that's part of what makes it so special. You have to earn the right to visit such a beautiful place. 

This was the second year of Bamfield Burns, held on the Anacla Reserve at the Pachena Bay Campground. I was a part of last years Burn and had a magical experience. This year was a little different, but just as magical! The amount of people who showed up early to help set up was amazing. Not only did we have a killer stage and sound set-up, but the lights and decor was awesome at the stage as well. Everyone brought something different to the table and it was really evident once the whole place came together on Friday afternoon. If you wanted to chill, you could hang in one of the many hammocks or the giant nets that were strung from the trees! There was a shrine for our lost friend Donald (not just any skull on a stick, he was a true friend on the dancefloor) as well as crystals and candles and cards to give you guidance if you needed it. The campground was turned into a life-sized playground.

Not only was the set-up fantastic, but so were the people who attended. Everyone was generous, helpful and kind to each other. Whether people were sharing their music, their art, their poi-making workshops or their whiskey, we truely were a community for 2 days. The weather shared with us a final reminder of just how good the summer was on the west coast by giving us 2 beautiful days of sunshine which was preceded by enough rain to lift the fire bans on the island just in time for the party... is that perfect timing or what? 

I came away from the Burn with so much more than when I arrived. I left with new friends from near and far, stronger relationships with old friends, a shiny new west coast inspired tattoo and a million photos to go through. So here is my gift, to you all, finally. 

xo. Bree 

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one more because #porqueno? #cloudporn #wanderlust #breezephotography #mexico #islamujeres #travel #travelpics #playanorte

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#cloudporn level: maximum #islamujeres #mexico #wanderlust #iphoneonly #breezephotography #travel

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sun gazing @gigante_bay #gigantebay #playagigante #explorenicaragua #discovernicaragua #sunset

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my new alarm clocks @gigante_bay #kittens #roommates #meow #explorers #adventuretime

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haven't missed a sunset yet at @gigante_bay #playagigante #bliss #puppies #nicaragua #breezephotography

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365 Project: 39

Song n Surf day 3… our beautiful shanti town. Surrounded on by VW vans, the ocean and some of the most beautiful people. I love my life!

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Best perch spot #vivelaexperience #envisionfestival #envision2015 #envisionfest #moustache #puravida #costarica #breezephotography

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made it to the cloud forest!! @lawwli #monteverde #cloudforest #puravida #costarica #breezephotography

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Hasta luego San Juan del Sur #sjds #nicaragua #sanjuandelsur #ontheroadtoenvision #envision #envisionfestival

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365 project: 52

Saw this little guy today on our hike down from the San Ramon waterfall.