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Home of Good Hope fundraiser feeds Namibian orphans with HIV

December 15, 2009

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At this time of year everyone is thinking about giving and how to help those in need. So recently, Justin and I decided to donate to a charity that is a soup kitchen in Namibia for children with HIV.

A few years ago, Eileen Greene—a Camosun College nursing instructor brought a group of students to Africa for an international experience. They learned that there was medication available for those with HIV, but the meds had to be taken with food otherwise the strong medication can wreak havoc on their system and most (without food) decide to discontinue taking the meds due to the unpleasant side effects. Eileen was horrified to hear that the HIV meds were available, but really only to those who had food.  That prompted her to create the Home of Good Hope—a soup kitchen that now feeds two hundred orphaned children whose parents have died of HIV.

We were proud to be a part of this year’s charity dinner and fundraiser was held at Bon Rouge Restaurant in Victoria.  Our contribution feeds 175 of the kids for a whole month! When we heard that news we were just ecstatic, over the moon, totally excited (read: BIG Dance of Joy by yours truly!!) It feels so amazing to know that a few hours of our time creating beautiful photographs here in Vancouver has such a huge impact on the lives of these amazing children on the other side of the world.

Now those are some warm fuzzies on a cold winter’s day!

steff + justin :-)

Vancouver Real Weddings Magazine Gives Us, the Last Word.

November 5, 2009

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Sometimes it can be pretty sweet having the last word, or in this case, the ‘Last Moment.’  Real Weddings Magazine’s Autumn 2009 issue has just hit the news stands and we are happy to see that the closing image of the magazine is one we captured at Fenella and Jason’s Bowen Island wedding this past July 25th.  The image shows their garden reception venue along with bride, Fenella underneath a bright orange sky with dual lightning strikes AND two rainbows- this really was quite the moment in time!

One of the amazing things about this image is that this is the shot straight from the camera, there have been no special effects added to this.  Those of you who were lucky enough to be in the Vancouver area that night will surely remember the evening well.  With no rain or storms in the forecast that day, everyone was set to go ahead with their summer plans and for us, that meant photographing Fenella and Jason’s big day.  While we were on Bowen Island that evening, many people around English Bay in Vancouver were treated to a double light show of both the lightning and the finale of the Celebration of Light fireworks display.  The lightning storm with it’s surreal red sky was definitely the most spectacular display of its kind that we’ve ever seen and we watched it all unfold from Fenella and Jason’s outdoor wedding that went full steam ahead, despite having no rain plan.  Anyhow, we don’t want to give too much away on their wedding story because we will be running a blog article soon on the whole day experience, and it was a spectacular day, even without Mother Nature and her surreal show in the sky that evening.  So, check back soon and we will have more tales to tell.

Steff + Justin

Lovestruck- Vancouver Bridal Show Nov. 15th

September 10, 2009

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Did you hear the news? LOVESTRUCK Bridal show thinks we’re great! And to prove it, anyone who takes their word for it and ends up booking with us between now and November 10th, 2009 will have a chance to win a fabulous prize! They have scattered prize envelopes with participating exhibitors throughout the city… envelopes contain prizes ranging from free tickets to the show, jewelry, mini getaways, dinner vouchers and the grand prize… a $6400 diamond engagement ring!!!

We may just have the envelope that contains the ring voucher! We hope to see you soon! Best of Luck!

For more information or contest details please visit www.lovestruckbrides.com

steff + justin

Our NEW hyperfocus logo is here!!

August 26, 2009

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Out with the old, in with the new! We are so excited to share with you our brand new logo! Justin and I are like kids in a candy shop, just bouncing around trying out our logo on all sorts of stuff! And we are liking how it looks wherever we put it!  So, if you see our new logo around town, yes it’s still us, Steff + Justin at hyperfocus photography,  we just feel our new logo is much more Us! Let us know what you think!

steff + justin