In his suit pocket, there are two small wreaths of myrtle leaves; one for Noah and one for Hannah. Myrtle is an evergreen, like the family's wishes for their love. In the middle of the pandemic, Hannah and Noah planned an intimate backyard wedding celebration in Edmonton.
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Blog 76 : Emily and Royden
There were tears from both sides of the aisle and across the stage throughout the ceremony. I have never seen so many tears from all sides before. As a wedding photographer, I love to capture rich emotion, which this Edmonton wedding provided in ample supply.
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Blog 73 : Abbie and Elaine
Bubble tea. Food court arcade. Futuristic elevators. A classic date at West Edmonton Mall. These spots are iconic yet simple, innocent yet goofy, especially when you remember that their first date was over ten years ago when Abbie and Elaine were still in high school.
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Blog 71 : Kate and Jordan Engagement Session
Jordan takes Kate's hand and draws her close—they dance casually, the way only good dancers can. They've done this before, many times before. In fact, it's dancing that first brought Kate and Jordan together. This blog post was written by Montreal wedding photographer Selena Phillips-Boyle.
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68 : International Women's Day 2019
This portrait photography blog post featuring a crew of inspiring women was compiled by Montreal portrait photographer Selena Phillips-Boyle of Life by Selena Photography. Thanks to all the women who participated by sending in their answers!
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67 : Creative Potential Photo Club 1
I receive a lot of messages from people in my community asking them if I can give them feedback on their images or send them assignments. Motivated by this, I've decided to create a new digital community and photo club called the "Creative Potential Photo Club".
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59 : Kaliel Family
Photographing the Kaliel family presented me with a new challenge: four adult humans who are connected by good looks and quirky senses of humour, each with different levels of skepticism and hope for the project. This family photography session was captured in Edmonton by Montreal photographer Selena Phillips-Boyle.
Read More55 : Minimalist Wedding Photography
I have this wedding package I call the Heron. It’s last on the list of options I offer, and few people actually consider it. I’d like to take a moment to explain this long-legged bird, and give her a chance to take flight. Selena Phillips-Boyle is a Montreal portrait and wedding photographer.
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54 : Edmonton Artist Northlift Belts
I continue to be struck by the calmness with which artists approach their work. Normally rocking the 80s vibe and constantly cracking jokes, Artem displays an incredible calm and focus while he works. Montréal environmental portrait photographer Selena Phillips-Boyle shares portraits from the studio of Edmonton artist Northlift Belts.
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53 : Interfaith Weddings (Hindu and Christian)
This blog post is the first in a series exploring interfaith weddings. I hope to offer a platform to discuss planning an interfaith wedding. In this first post, I sit down with Vikram and Rebecca to discuss their wedding celebration which combined Hindu and Christian wedding traditions.
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41 : Biziaev Family
We’re not just giving this Linus a spring maintenance check. This is the moment. The moment where this new family goes on their first bike ride together. The repair transforms the bike from a solo machine to a new hub that will shift how the Bizis move around the city.
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39 : My Papa
For me, being a photographer is a way of interacting with the world. A way of processing what’s going on around me. Sitting with my Grannie at the hospital beside my dying Papa, photographing those moments allowed me to process the fact that he would not be there much longer.
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