Winter Wedding Chateau Lake Louise | Leah Kathryn Photography

Since it’s winter, I figure I should probably share winter work. Last April, over the Easter long weekend, I flew to Alberta to work alongside my uber talented friend Katie Langmuir. This girl I tell ya. I look up to her big time. Wife, momma of 2 energetic and charismatic boys and crazy talented behind the lens. She recently moved her family from Ontario to Revelstoke to raise her boys in the mountains that she loves so much. Giving them an incredible opportunity to grow up skiing and biking in the coolest surroundings. I was super stoked when she asked me to come shoot alongside her for this epic winter wedding at the Chateau Lake Louise, ultimately destroying her and her husbands romantic kid free weekend.

Melissa and Ashley live in the states, but just recently built a house in Canmore. This area of the rockies is obviously very near and dear to their hearts, so bringing their friends and family from afar to this incredible destination was fitting. From the speeches, it seems that Melissa has a tendency to have the best of luck. It snowed 30cms the day before, covering the ground and trees with a fresh blanket of snow. Then the day of their wedding, they were graced with a gorgeous blue bird day. Being the 2nd shooter, I hung out with guys while they prepped. Scotch, good humour, and some fun in the snow were had before they did their first look.

They had a beautiful (and cold) ceremony outside with the stunning Victoria Glacier as their jaw dropping back drop. A cocktail hour leading into their first dance and those with their parents before guests took their seats. Followed by a delicious 5 course dinner. Of course they knew how to throw down one heck of a dance party. Everyone broke it down to the sounds of The World’s Best Wedding Band. Yep, that’s their name, and they were incredible!

Below is a wee summary of the day. Thanks Katie for inviting me to crash yours and Kyle’s weekend getaway. Also for always being a true inspiration and a legend of a friend.