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new website & contest | win a free engagement or lifestyle session

blogwebsitelaunchThis week is a pretty BIG week for me. I will be turning the ripe old age of 35 at the end of the week. I will be working my last 2 shifts at my full time RN job. A decision that took me TOO LONG to make. But heck, I’m here now. Yes, I quit my day job. I forego my benefits, I put my pension plan on hold, and I will learn to budget like every responsible being on earth. And yes, this means I am going full time with photography!

To celebrate this monumental moment, I launched a BRAND SPANKING NEW WEBSITE!!! Yay!!

In honour of my new adventure and to get my new website off the ground, I am also holding my first free GIVEAWAY. I will be giving away a free engagement or lifestyle session to 1 lucky winner. The free session has a value of $750 and includes a 1.5-2 hr sitting fee and your high resolution files. Intrigued? This is how you enter:

  • Go visit my Facebook Page and “like” my Facebook Page = 1 contest entry.  Click HERE to go to our Facebook Page now 
  • Already a fan?  Great!!  You automatically get 1 contest entry
  • Want 1 more entry?  Visit our Facebook Page and hit the “share” button under my last status update where we announce this contest.  This will post the link for your friends to see, thus helping us reach more people, and hopefully gain some new fans- yay!
  • Last step: Leave us a comment here under this post telling us which ways you entered and what you thought of our new websites.  (NOTE:  You NEED to do this step or else your entries won’t be counted!  Please be sure to include your full name.)

 

The Fine Print:

  • Contest closes Wednesday June 19th, 2013 at midnight.  The draw will take place on June 20th, and the winner announced June 21st.
  • The winner must book a session by June 21st 2014.
  • If the winner already has a Session booked with Sharon Litchfield Photography, they can apply the credit of $750 to products from our A La Carte.
  • The winner can transfer the free session to a friend if they’d like, so encourage your friends and family to enter for you too!
  • The session will take place in Edmonton, so if you’re in another city please feel free to still enter and win the Gift Certificate for one of your Edmonton loved ones!

Finally a HUGE thank you to all my amazing clients and fans that have supported me the last 6 years with their love and feedback. Without you, I will not be  here.   You guys are amazing and I can’t wait to give this session away to tell you how much I appreciate you all. Thank you everybody for participating!

Last but not least, I need to say THANK YOU to my loving and always supportive husband, Jeff. You are perfect for me. Thank you babe for seeing me through yet another career change (pretty sure this is the last one). Thank you for letting me live out yet another dream of mine. Thank you for your unwavering faith in me. Thank you for being you.

Now that’s it people –  go and enter the contest!!

 

June 18, 2013 - 10:44 pm Elaine - Liked and shared! Love your photos and good luck on your new adventure =)

June 18, 2013 - 2:26 pm Jaime Walsh - LOVE your style and the elegant and timeless feel of the website. I've liked and shared you on facebook! :)

June 18, 2013 - 9:39 am sabrina szopiak - Congratulations Sharon! Love that you've taken the big step! Love the new website! Love ('liked') your Page!

June 17, 2013 - 11:26 pm Alfred Ley - Liked and shared! Lovely photos and style.

June 17, 2013 - 3:59 pm Alisha motan - Congrats again Sharon! Full time photog! Love it! Ps I liked your page :-)

June 17, 2013 - 2:04 pm Jacey Campbell - Just liked your fb page! Your photography is superb! Keep up the amazing work!

June 17, 2013 - 1:10 pm Alyssa Warner - A woman of many talents!! Your work and website are stunning!! i've liked and shared your images on Facebook, definitely a new fan!! My fiance and I recently got engaged at christmas time when i was 9 months pregnant!! Looking to do a really fun shoot! Thanks for the opportunity!

June 17, 2013 - 12:41 pm Jessica Donald - First off- your website is beautiful! Anyone would be so lucky to have a shoot done with you! (purchased or won!) I have liked your page and shared the status as well as commented here! From your new FOREVER fan, Jessica :) :)

June 17, 2013 - 12:25 pm Angelica Borsellino - Liked and Shared! Very beautiful work. The website is clean and very well designed. Just one thing: while viewing the website on my PC and iPad, everything works great, but on my iPhone, the images don't always work (in the "Sharon" section) and are broken up under the "Collages" section. When I try to access the menu again, nothing works. Also, your pages are untitled (HTML title tag), so search engines won't be able to index it properly. My techie hubby says the following: "You need to put redirects for your old pages, as Google still has the old links cached. If you have access to the web server access logs you will want to put in stub pages for content that has 404's appearing. Understanding that google can take weeks to reindex your page." Hope this helps. I love that you're following your passion and taking this big step. Good luck and best wishes!

June 17, 2013 - 9:57 am kim - Liked! Congrats on making the leap!

June 17, 2013 - 9:00 am Brandy - Congrats on taking the plunge into full time photography. From what I have seen you have an amazing talent! I have liked and shared!

June 17, 2013 - 8:58 am Kim VanLeeuwen - Wow beautiful work! I just came across you from someone who shared your page. I love your work! I entered your contest as a "new" fan, by sharing your image and now commenting on your blog. All the best with taking the leap to full time, as that can be scary at first but I think you will be more than fine :)

June 17, 2013 - 8:51 am Lindsay Hood - Like many of the others have already said, your work is stunning and I look forward to continuing to follow you through this, the next stage in your life & career. I've liked your FB page for some time and also shared your new info today on FB. The new website is clean and really showcases you & your gorgeous work. :) Congrats!

June 17, 2013 - 12:16 am Miranda - Sharon - congratulations on the huge step - I can't even imagine the feeling (except super excitement!!) - i'd wish you all the success but you already have it. i am preparing my mind to be more blown away than it already is. looking forward to working with ya! and happy birthday!

June 16, 2013 - 10:15 pm carla - oh sharon, i am so so so happy for you and making this transition into full time photography! can't wait to see all that is to come from you. and, of course, i would loooooove to win a session with you. already like your page, shared your status, and here i am commenting! xox

June 16, 2013 - 8:22 pm Shannon bright - And shared!

June 16, 2013 - 8:22 pm Shannon bright - Liked!

June 15, 2013 - 9:29 pm Betsy Thomas - Liked and Shared on FB! Good luck on the new f/t job and congrats on taking a big "life" risk! :)

June 15, 2013 - 8:16 pm Mori Ford - LOVE LOVE LOVE your work. In need of a family session too ;). I liked you on facebook.

June 15, 2013 - 8:06 pm Beryl Giffen - Forgot to say: Liked & shared! Website looks great too :)

June 15, 2013 - 8:05 pm Beryl Giffen - Congratulations on your 'new' venture! I've seen a lot of your work through friends & I love the style & emotion. Best of luck!

June 15, 2013 - 2:59 pm Adrienne Wong - Liked and shared! Love your work!

June 15, 2013 - 12:25 pm Lisa Dean - Congrats on going full time! One year later we love our photos even more. You did such a wonderful job capturing who we were as individuals and as a couple. Even the music you put in the slideshow previews was so 'us'. I have shared and liked your page. Your new website is fantastic! Easy to navigate and loads quickly even on my i-phone. We would love to do a lifestyle session now that we have already added one cute little girl to our family! :)

June 15, 2013 - 9:32 am Sofia - Congrats Sharon! You are amazing and I know you won't even look back! Way to go! Friend and shared cause who doesn't love a shoot by an amazing photog! Xo p.s. lovely new site!

June 15, 2013 - 6:35 am Jonathan Hung - Hi Sharon, Congrats on your leap into full-time photography. You are truly talented and your photos are top notch! Your website is great and easy to navigate.. When I was surfing on my iPad I managed to come across a 'mobile' version of your website which makes it really nice for browsing on the phone or tablet, but may I suggest you somehow incorporate your silhouette logo into the mobile website as well? It's a beautiful logo and you should think about using it as a watermark too! PS. I shared your status and like your page. Jon

June 14, 2013 - 11:27 pm Tiera C - Thanks to Jenn for sharing this page. Your photos and website really illustrate your talent. Congrats! I have "liked" and "shared" your page.

June 14, 2013 - 11:11 pm Shannon - Liked and shared!

June 14, 2013 - 11:10 pm Louise Robles - Congratulations, Sharon! You quit nursing and finally doing photography full-time...you're living the dream! Enjoy every minute of it because you deserve it and have such amazing talent. Oh and I have liked and shared this blogpost. Might as well make the most out of social media, shall we?!?!? Congratulations again :)

June 14, 2013 - 11:07 pm Louise - Congratulations Sharon! Quit nursing and doing photography full-time...you're living the dream! Enjoy every minute of it because you deserve it and have such amazing talent. Oh and I liked and shared your blog. Lets make the most out of social media, shall we?!?!

June 14, 2013 - 9:54 pm Jenn - Liked and shared! Love everything Sharon! Your website is amazing, perfect showcase for your work. Congrats on big change, perfect time to leave nursing!!!

June 14, 2013 - 9:04 pm Angelina Ziprick - Liked and shared! Congrats on your decision and good luck with your new adventure. You are one incredible photographer

June 14, 2013 - 6:15 pm Angie Litke - 'Liked' and 'shared' :) Sharon congratulations on the next chapter in your life. The new website is perfect!! You are such an amazing photographer to work with and are so talented. Looking forward to seeing you soon :) xoxo Chris, Angie and Carter.

June 14, 2013 - 5:27 pm crystal kerr - Shared and liked and already a fan. Big congrats on going full time!!

June 14, 2013 - 4:32 pm Andrea Freitas - "Liked" and "shared". Can not wait to meet you and so very excited to have you capture our 2014 wedding! Xo

June 14, 2013 - 11:56 am Rachelle Zhou - Facebook fan and shared <3 Love your work! Congrats on your new venture!

June 14, 2013 - 7:47 am Peggy Lowe - Hi sharon! Congrats on your new journey, its a big step but im sure you wont regret it! Love the new look on the site! So clean and fresh :) I've already liked and share your page! Keep up the good work!

June 13, 2013 - 10:53 pm Rachel Johnson - Way to go Sharon! Your website is beautiful! I have liked your page for a long time now. :) You do wonderful work. Congratulations on this next step in your career!

June 13, 2013 - 10:22 pm Carmen Diep - Congrats Sharon!!! You're an amazing photographer and I always love your work! The website looks great! Love the layout! Of course I am already a fan but I also shared your page on fb!

June 13, 2013 - 9:32 pm Renee Kowalski-Selsk - I saw it on facebook I too gave up my full- time job to be a mom to my awesome cute boys. I know Budgeting. So winning this would be in my budget :) Your website is so easy to navigate , not too busy like others. I entered via facebook like and share and this comment Good Luck on your new adventure in life. :)

June 13, 2013 - 9:13 pm Lena Murgatroyd - Congrats on taking this step Sharon! Its so exciting, its your calling!!! I love the new website, its so clean and easy to navigate, and so PRETTY! Looking forward to see all your beautiful work :) Oh ya, and I like you on Fb (duh!) and I shared the post :)

June 13, 2013 - 12:08 pm Lindsey Wheatley - Congratulations on diving head first into your passion! You are such an amazing talent!!!

June 13, 2013 - 11:45 am Suzanne Pescod - Good thing you had this contest, now I get to see your work, and congratulations on the career change!

June 13, 2013 - 9:15 am Katie Rauckman - I am definitely already a Facebook fan, and I would be silly not to share this awesome giveaway. I love your new website Sharon, took a peek through the Press section (found our engagement session!!), really enjoy the Love List...lets us know who you recommend and your expert opinion means a lot. Most of all, the section about YOU. I truly believe you walk your talk, I know when I look back at our engagement pictures there are definite archived memories that are pulled from my heart. So thank you Sharon for the beauty in your personality and character, and your love for photography!

June 13, 2013 - 8:18 am Michelle - Congrats on going FT with photography! I've become addicted to seeing your work, such beautiful moments captured ;)

June 13, 2013 - 1:13 am Lacy Soparlo - Love your work! Liked and shared! Congrats on the exciting new journey!

June 12, 2013 - 11:37 pm Bethany Grace - ohp, and I shared and liked!

June 12, 2013 - 11:36 pm Bethany Grace - Beautiful pictures! Even if we don't win I am excited for your business to grow, so much talent!

June 12, 2013 - 11:32 pm Dana Stauffer - I forgot to say I have liked for a long time and I shared!

June 12, 2013 - 11:04 pm brandie c - Facebook fan and shared congrats!!!

June 12, 2013 - 11:02 pm brandie c - Fan...facebook and shared away!!! Congrats :)

June 12, 2013 - 11:00 pm Ailynn Santos-Isla - Love the new look! Shared and like a million times ;). Wishing you so much success!!!

June 12, 2013 - 11:00 pm Becky Richey - Congrats Sharon! Your work is amazing! I loved the photos you did for my brother and sister-in-law's wedding (Alan and Michelle Chow) and now very much looking forward to seeing your incredible talent with my sister's (Wendy Chow) wedding this September! Have been a fan on Facebook for awhile now and shared your page. :)

June 12, 2013 - 11:00 pm Ophelia Liew - Liked your FB Page! Wonderful work :)

June 12, 2013 - 10:57 pm ilda maria torres - Good luck to the lucky winner (hopefully that's me...lol) Thank you Sharon :)

June 12, 2013 - 10:52 pm Lindsay Setter - Sharon. Unbelievable. You couldn't have made a better decision. When you love what you're doing, it isn't work. I'm so happy for you & so glad that you were able to trust yourself enough to know that this is the most perfect decision for you. You're exactly where you need to be, doing exactly what you were meant to do. Looooove your new site! It's so easy on the eyes and the color scheme.... perfect. :) Of course I entered in every way possible, and hope all my friends do too. You deserve it! <3 We couldn't have made a better decision with having you as our photographer. I can't say enough good things about you xoxo

June 12, 2013 - 10:45 pm Kim emmelkamp - Congratulations on going full time. Excited to see your pictures from my daughter Nicole's wedding. Liked and shared your website.

June 12, 2013 - 10:28 pm Tiffany Poon - Liked and shared! I've seen some of your work on my Facebook feed and think you're amazing! Congrats and good luck on the new venture. Great new website btw!

June 12, 2013 - 10:20 pm Nilam Vara - Love the new site! Liked your facebook page, looking forward to seeing your amazinggg work on my fb feed :) And fingers crossed too - would love a photo session!!

June 12, 2013 - 10:06 pm Rowena Almoneda - Love the new site Sharon! I've already liked your page, and now shared it as well! Happy early birthday, and Congrats!!

June 12, 2013 - 10:03 pm Jennifer Strome - Congrats on your new website and for following your passion. Your work is amazing. I've liked your page and shared your status so others can see your work as well!

June 12, 2013 - 9:56 pm Erinn Trebaczkiewicz - A million Congrat's! So exciting that you're going full time with photography and I wish you nothing but the best of luck :) I am a fan on FB, and I shared this contest on my wall as well. Fingers and Toes crossed that my little family wins! xoerinn

June 12, 2013 - 9:36 pm Dianna Man - My cousin Jenny Vuong & Hon Yee is your client. I LOVE LOVE LOVE your picture! I know you ONLY do wedding & engagement photography. When my husband and I had our wedding 13 years ago, we didn't have enough money to spend on photography and we have a 14 thousand dollar budget. At that time, we could only afford $600 for photos. One thing that I wish we could put most of our time & effort in is our photography. I am hoping that by entering this contest would get me YOU!!! I hope you pick me! We can be your FIRST client that shows, true love & romance do last after the wedding day....13 years after the wedding day!!! Thank you & I deeply admire your brave move to leap into a new challenge in your life and wish you ALL the susccess (even when I don't know you, but I do hear many positive & amazing things about you from Hon & Jenny) Sincerely Dianna Man

June 12, 2013 - 8:56 pm Kathy Grozic - Beautiful new site! Congratulations on your new (but not so new) adventure, your talent should be used full time!! Already shared with friends and family! Good luck!

June 12, 2013 - 8:37 pm Ellyse Kilarski - Sharon! So proud of you for quitting and doing this full time!!! You're a super talented photographer. Def miss seeing you around work. I liked your page and shared it! Good luck lady!

June 12, 2013 - 8:31 pm Sonia Ho - Congratulations on following your dreams! The site looks fabulous! I got to experience your talent in Hon and Jenny's wedding and never had such a comfortable/enjoyable time getting photographed. I can't wait to see their finished photos. Already liked and more then happy to share.

June 12, 2013 - 8:24 pm Sophia Delizo - I liked and shared on facebook!

June 12, 2013 - 7:36 pm Melissa Caputo - I Liked your facebook page and shared the Status!

June 12, 2013 - 7:11 pm Christine Yapp - Always "liked" & shared :) Congratulations Sharon, exciting news! You are going to continue to do amazing things full time!! Love seeing your work!

June 12, 2013 - 7:03 pm Holly Bichai - Oh Sharon! You know I love your stuff (and your Instagram posts too)!! I liked your FB page about a minute after meeting you and I just shared your announcement. I admire your passion! Rock on! Hmmm...maybe if I win the contest I will magically become engaged?? Haha Holly

June 12, 2013 - 6:54 pm Chelsea Hazewinkel - I liked it because it like it - lovely!!

June 12, 2013 - 6:47 pm Shaleen G - I am a new follower to your work! I must say, I LOVE IT. I love the website. It's soft and inviting. I entered the contest by liking you on Facebook and sharing of course. Even if I don't win, you can bet I'll be using you in the future. Congratulations and good luck on your new endeavours!

June 12, 2013 - 6:36 pm lindsey - Oops forgot to tell you which ways I've entered. Already liked your page, but shared the photo/status as well :)

June 12, 2013 - 6:25 pm Elyse Hildebrandt - Sharon, I'm so glad you've decided to go ahead with photography and quit AHS. I've poked about your old website from time to time and I can honestly say, you could have been doing this a long time ago! You are talented. You are amazing. And someday, I want you to be my wedding photographer! :D I am an avid fan on your facebook page and have now shared it with all my friends in hopes they will see the awesomeness that you are :) - I just perused your new site and it is very simple and effective. Great Job. Best wishes for the future!

June 12, 2013 - 6:24 pm lindsey - love the new sites sharon! very fresh and clean design. really nice. :)

June 12, 2013 - 6:17 pm Nicole Ashley - Congratulations Sharon! It's about time! Baaaah I would love to win this!! <3

June 12, 2013 - 6:04 pm Stacey Foley - Miss Sharon the new website is Gorg! I love everything about it. I have shared your giveaway not just for myself but for all the wonderful brides out there as well on my business page looking for an AMAZING wedding photographer. Congrats on the new journey xo

June 12, 2013 - 6:02 pm lynn - Been following your pics for a long time...such exciting news! Congrats to you for taking a leap of faith and following your passion :)

June 12, 2013 - 6:01 pm Blake Loates - I'M SO FREAKING HAPPY AND PROUD OF YOU! P.S please don't count my entry! Give it to someone more deserving! :) Love you!

June 12, 2013 - 5:10 pm Brandi - Already a liked youre page and also shared you're post! The new website is beautiful and I love how I can view more pictures of my favorite wedding!

June 12, 2013 - 4:30 pm Dana Stauffer - Congratulations Sharon! You are the very best!

June 12, 2013 - 4:22 pm Nicole Emmelkamp - Sharon! It's so gorgeous! Congrats on the new site, and going full time. Of course I was already a fan on facebook (helloooo beautiful work!) but I shared your status as well. You deserve it! Can't wait to finally work with you!

June 12, 2013 - 4:04 pm Ann Yankowsky - oops - I forgot to write that I liked your page, shared it on FB and now I've commented on your blog. Fingers crossed that I win!! Ann

June 12, 2013 - 4:04 pm Ann Yankowsky - Hi Sharon- I've admired your work for some time. I'm happy to see that you're taking that leap of faith! I did it myself 2 years ago and it has it's challenges but some awesome rewards too. Enjoy the ride! Ann

June 12, 2013 - 3:59 pm Brittni Warring - Congratulations on the new layout & web page, it's gorgeous! I' already "like" & shared your page. Your an amazingly talented photographer good luck darling! Any chance to work with you for a lifestyle session with my little family would be great!!

June 12, 2013 - 3:55 pm Erin - Great website. You took photos for my brother and siser in laws wedding and I just love your work :)

June 12, 2013 - 3:50 pm Hayley Ng - Hi Sharon! I love your new site. Clean, elegant and easy to navigate. I liked your page and shared the status! I think it's wonderful that you're taking this leap into something you're so passionate about. It's truly inspiring :)

June 12, 2013 - 3:27 pm Mandy - I liked the Facebook page & shared the status! And congratulations on making the leap!

June 12, 2013 - 3:23 pm Jay St John - Sharon, the new site looks fantastic! Congratulations on the relaunch (and the recent big career decisions!) And... a very happy birthday. Figures that you're a fellow Gemini - no wonder I like you so much ;-) I've been a fan on Fbook for awhile now and have shared :)

June 12, 2013 - 3:18 pm Teann Dhariwal - Yipee!! Oh Sharon, I am so very happy to hear this and very excited for you! You have such incredible talent! I'm so excited to see what the future has in store for you!! You inspire me :)

June 12, 2013 - 3:13 pm Lauren Gahn - Congrats Sharon!! You are a beautiful woman and it shows in your beautiful work! Page like and status shared :)

June 12, 2013 - 3:00 pm Carmen Singh - I am already a fan of your work and your Facebook page ;) Congratulations for taking the leap and committing to your art! What a lovely new website to start off your new journey.

June 12, 2013 - 2:18 pm Anne Tang - Amazing. I've seen your work over the last few years and always thought you were a full-time photographer. Congrats on your new adventure!

June 12, 2013 - 2:16 pm Kat Gill - SHARON!! I'm so proud of you for pursuing your passion and taking the leap!! You're an amazingly gifted talent and the city is lucky to have you full time now! Xoxo.

June 12, 2013 - 2:10 pm Sandi - Congrats Sharon on pursuing being a full-time photog! I'm a fan and shared on my FB timeline. The new site looks pretty awesome!

June 12, 2013 - 2:05 pm Paula Scherr - Love the new website and congrats on the life change! You are awesome! I already 'like' you on Facebook, I shared your post and here is my comment! I hope I win!

June 12, 2013 - 1:57 pm Liz Driedger - Beautiful site! I've followed your work quietly from afar as a fellow photographer, you inspire me each and every time i see your work! It's amazing, the site is fantastic, you clearly have chosen the right career! So congrats on going full time! Awesome! :)

June 12, 2013 - 1:57 pm Erin Davis - Congratulation and what an amazing step in your photography journey! I'm already a huge fan (and already follow you on facebook), but did share your exciting news on my page.

June 12, 2013 - 1:57 pm Julia Pringle - I liked the page!!! And I am sharing this link! Congrats on everything!

June 12, 2013 - 1:56 pm Krista Josey - I already "like" your page and have shared the status! I love the layout of your new website, especially the featured page!

June 12, 2013 - 1:53 pm Kristilee Parish - Congratulations on going full time! You work is amazing, can't wait to see what the future has in store for you!

June 12, 2013 - 1:47 pm Sunita Sumaru - Sharon I am so proud if you! I think you are amazing in your craft and am glad you are pursuing your passion! I already like your page but I have shared it!

June 12, 2013 - 1:46 pm Shara Cochrane - I would love a lifestyle session. Any chance to get pictures with my husband i am all over! I was already a fan of your facebook page and I shared the contest/status. The new website looks great and I can't wait to follow it and see future shoots. Good luck.

June 12, 2013 - 1:39 pm Karla Muzyka - I LOVE IT!!! I am so excited for your new life being "Just" a FULL time photographer instead of both Full time Nurse and Photographer! I can't wait to see the magic that transpires! Your site is a good indication of what is to come!! It is totally you!!

June 12, 2013 - 1:37 pm Carly Lefebvre - I have liked your page for a while....and just shared your status! As a fellow photographer I have to say congrats on going full time I continue to look forward to more great work from you. Carly

June 12, 2013 - 1:35 pm Michel - Congrats!!!! so exciting. so much has changed since we were chatting at CPC!! Of course I like your facebook page!

June 12, 2013 - 1:18 pm Nathan Walker - Wow Sharon!! Congratulations for making the leap and quitting your job - you have more guts than I do! Anyway, just wanted to say that I continue to support you, you're one of the best! PS - not entering your contest since I already owe you a shoot! ;)

Kristi & Marek . double feature | edmonton wedding photography

sharonlitchfiel-stylemeprettyLearn-Love-Feature-SharonLitchfieldYou know you had an amazing wedding when it was featured not once, but twice! Both Style me Pretty & LearnLove picked up Kristi & Marek’s wedding because it was just THAT amazing!! Thank you Kristi and Marek for giving me this opportunity to be a part of your gorgeous day!! Your vision and commitment in planning your big day still astonishes me. I can feel the heart and soul you poured into every single detail. I love it. And I love you.

To read about Kristi & Marek’s feature in Style me Pretty please click here

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jenny & hon . wedding teasers | edmonton wedding photography

blogJENNYHON-W-TEASERS-008+If I could ever redo my own wedding, this would be exactly how I want it. Not that I would have been able to come up with or pull off this amazing styling myself. But if I could, I would. Oh how I loved every single thing from this wedding! For now, just a small teensy teaser because we have big plans for their wedding photos! Stay tuned.

 

lindsay & adrian . engaged | edmonton wedding photographer

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When I first got into photography, my goal was to photograph couples in a way that when they looked at the photo, they felt and saw how happy they were. After all, that’s what got me hooked with photography – seeing my own engagement photos. My favourite ones were never the ones where we looked hot (though, I love those too). My favourite ones were always the candids of us laughing or stealing a glance at each other. Moments that are so fleeting that you won’t even know they existed until they are frozen in time by a click of a camera.

The above photo of Lindsay is my favourite shot from our session. Such a fleeting moment. Her and Adrian were just snuggling with their dogs while I was fiddling with my camera, and for a split second she looked up at me. I took the shot. And in her eyes, I can see how blissfully happy she is. Happy that she’ll soon marry her bestfriend, Adrian. Happy that they’ve built this beautiful home together with their babies, Reese and Cali. Basically, just happy.

Lindsay & Adrian, thank you SO very much for welcoming me into your home (which I messed up pretty good). Thank you for being so kind and generous to me (I’ve never had a tip before!! Yay tip!) I am SO looking forward to your big day, and I know already in my heart how AMAZING it will be.

XOXO, Sharon

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jenny + hon . engaged | edmonton wedding photographer


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Jenny and Hon’s engagement session was one of those sessions where everything fell together perfectly. They looked ridiculously amazing (I mean, look at them. Can they be any cuter?!). The weather was ideal. The sun peaked out just at the right time (so much so we had to pull over at the side of the Henday. And the Henday has never looked sexier). Everything, literally EVERYTHING, just worked out perfectly. As much as I’d like to take credit for Jenny and Hon’s beautiful session, all credit goes to them. These two worked so hard! No matter how demanding I got, or how crazy my ideas became (like run bare feet at the side of the highway), they smiled and did it with much style and grace.

Oh Jenny & Hon, tomorrow is your big day!! I absolutely cannot wait. Praying hard for the weather gods to some nice weather tomorrow.

XOXO,

Sharon

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June 6, 2013 - 10:35 pm Sean Williams - Love this series!

May 24, 2013 - 11:19 pm Laura - There are two things in these pictures that are really hot, the couple and those Valentino shoes !!!! XOXO

May 24, 2013 - 1:01 pm Birds & Honey - OMG what a gorgeous couple! cannot wait to see this wedding

May 24, 2013 - 12:59 pm kelsy - these are so gorgeous sharon!!!!

kristi & marek . married | edmonton wedding photographer

Like the pearls, you are beautiful, pure and completely unique. These words, written by Marek, were given to Kristi the morning of their wedding along with the earrings he had specifically picked out for her. And much like the pearls, Kristi & Marek’s day can also be described as beautiful, pure, and completely unique.

I still remember their day vividly, the sky was threatening rain. And rain it did, just as Kristi arrived to her beautiful outdoor ceremony. Thankfully, their amazing wedding planner, Jordan, had a backup plan. Like the troopers they already are, Kristi & Marek didn’t let the rain put a damper on their amazing day. Instead, they laughed about their luck, and embraced the idea of having their wedding at the ever so unique Mercer Warehouse. During the ceremony, the rain slowed to a drizzle. And by the time Kristi & Marek were ready for some picture taking with their bridal party, the sun was shining full force.

Kristi & Marek, much like your wedding day, you two are one of a kind to me. I fail to find words to describe how appreciative and honoured I am to have joined you on such a personal and intimate day. You both are genuine and sincere, warm and kind. You deserve all the goodness that comes your way. And just like your wedding day, the sun will always shine for people who so freely give their warmth to everyone around them.

Love you both,

Sharon

May 5, 2013 - 1:16 pm Emma Cullen - Stunning! What a beautiful wedding, the lighting is to die for

April 6, 2013 - 12:44 am jaleen - AMAZING!

Published in Blush Magazine . Louise & RC’s wedding

Congratulations to my lovely couple Louise and RC! Their beautiful wedding was recently featured in BLUSH magazine’s Spring/Summer 2013 edition!! BLUSH is Edmonton’s leading high-end wedding magazine and they’re a great source of inspiration to help you plan your big day. If you don’t have a copy already, be sure to pick one up for yourself at any Chapters Indigo Bookstore. OR you can subscribe for one here.

Of course it goes without saying that seeing my own photography in printed publication is pretty darn cool! Incredibly humbled and flattered. I thank my lucky stars everyday!

Much love & gratitude,

Sharon
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kelly & kevin . engaged | edmonton wedding photographer

sharonlitchfield-edmonton-wedding-photographer-08What do you do when you LOVEEE all the photos from a session?! Well, you blog them all (almost). Here are Kelly and Kevin’s engagement session I shot last month! Loved Kelly’s idea of shooting inside a home!! As always, new locations bring new inspirations, I could have shot inside this home all day!! Kelly & Kevin – Thank you for being such gorgeous subjects and for your trust! Despite how “sick” you were Kevin, you are a gentleman for cooperating and not complaining one bit! And Kelly, girl, you are so unbelievably beautiful! Thank you for making me and camera swoon!

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February 14, 2013 - 9:27 pm Miranda - Sharon - wow. so many of these shots are incredible (like all) - i can see why you had a hard time picking - gorgeous everything!

sindhu & david . married | edmonton wedding photography

 

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A picture is worth a thousand words. I know, it’s cliche. But as I sit here going through Sindhu and David’s wedding photos, I find myself reliving their day all over again. It’s amazing how photos have the ability to do that. Bring back feelings that are so fleeting that you once thought will never be felt again. I find myself laughing out loud over certain photos taken at their weddings (their bridal party was an absolute hoot). Then there are parts where I am in complete awe of Sindhu’s beauty and that incredible smile of hers. And finally, every time I see a photo of David being emotional, I too find myself tearing up a bit. Truly, a photo is worth a thousand words.

What I love and admire most about Sindhu and David is how uninhibited they are. They laugh out loud, let their emotions flow freely, dance wildly, love wholeheartedly. And you can tell by how much their friends and families love them.  If you are ever so lucky to meet them and be around them, you too will love them immediately as I have! And just when you thought these two can’t get any awesomer (yes I know that’s not a word), they do. Sinhu and David did a spoof of the 80s hit “Hello” by Lionel Richie. You can check it out here  Tell me, does it get any better?!

Sindhu and David, from the bottom of my heart, thank you! I feel incredibly honoured to have been a part of your amazing day! Here’s wishing you a lifetime happiness to a couple who so freely give their love to all those around them.

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February 22, 2013 - 1:46 am susan Eapen - Sindhu!! super stunning! Sharon you totally captured this. wedding beautifully:)

February 15, 2013 - 2:32 am jaleen - Absolutely amazing!

February 5, 2013 - 12:51 am Kat - These are gorgeous! Can Sindhu be any hotter?? And your words at the beginning were so great Sharon-- awesome job.

Louise & RC . Married | Edmonton Wedding Photography

Jeff and I had this conversation the other day. We were saying how some couples when you look at them, it’s not apparent immediately they make a good couple (but they do, him and I fall under this category. or so we think at least). Then there is the other type of couples, where when you look at them, they so obviously are each other’s best friend. They ooze enthusiasm and laughters when together, no matter WHAT it is they are doing. Everything is fun, everything is an adventure, never a dull moment. Louise and RC are this type of couple.

When I think back to Louise and RC’s wedding day, so many wonderful things come to my mind. The abundance of glorious details everywhere (Louise did not spare anything, if it could be a detail, it was a detail), all the sentimental and emotional moments during the speeches (yes, I cried), the crazy wind and cold the bridal party had the endure during the photoshoot, the extent to which Louise and RC would go to “get the shot”, the list just goes on and on. Just take my word, it was an amazing amazing AMAZING day (minus the wind).

I don’t know what it is specifically about Louise and RC that makes me love them so much and feel immediately comfortable with them. Could be how warm they are to all those around them, could be because they’re both nurses and in some weird ways, nurses just get each other. Or, it could just be because I admire the love, commitment, and utmost respect they have for each other. Just thinking about it, makes me a little emotional. I’m a sap, I know.  But whatever it is, I’m just oh so grateful and appreciative they have chosen me to be their wedding photographer.

Louise and RC, thank you for being so patient and understanding. Thank you for throwing this amazing party that made me and my camera fall in love shot after shot.  Most of all, thank you for being you.

** Louise and RC’s wedding has also been recently published in BLUSH magazine. If you haven’t picked up a copy yet, be sure to pick one up!

Much love,

Sharon

Vendors: Wedding Design and Planning – Awespiring Weddings | Florist – FaBLOOMosity | Makeup Artist: Anita Gill Makeup Artistry | Venue: Oasis Conference Center and River Cree Resort