Lisa + Ian: A Vancouver Wedding Portrait Session by Crystal Marie Sing

To perk up your Monday morning, we have the loveliest little fall treat for you, courtesy of the immensely talented photographer Crystal Marie Sing: a charming post-wedding portrait session that took place at Vancouver’s Southlands Heritage Farm, a family-owned farm tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city. If the freshly picked apples, ripe pumpkins, roaming chickens, envy-inducing turquoise green cowboy boots, and banjo serenade don’t get you, then the exuberance of this beautiful couple surely will. Lisa and Ian both have a background in theatre, and they met while working as actors at Vancouver’s famous Capilano Suspension Bridge; Ian played the ol’ banjo, hence its appearance in this shoot. Unfortunately, the weather on their wedding day was less than cooperative. “It was very wet, windy, and cold, typical of a Vancouver spring,” Crystal said. “It made for a nice and cozy event but kept them indoors. Lisa and Ian are adventurous, fun, silly, and fearless, and they need lots of room to stretch their legs!”

Luckily, with this shoot, which incorporated “lots of fun and quirky details that shouted ‘Lisa and Ian,’” Crystal was able to capture the two newlyweds in an outdoor setting that allowed them to express their playful personalities and zestful spirits. “The nice thing about doing a wedding portrait session separate from the big day is the freedom,” Crystal said. “If your shoes get a little muddy or your hair gets wet, it’s okay! Any worries about getting to the cocktail hour on time fly out the window, and the couple can just play and enjoy being together.”

PHOTOS BY CRYSTAL MARIE SING