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contributors For over a decade, Camille and Chadwick Bensler of Jonetsu Studios have produced dynamic, emotive imagery that has been regularly featured in magazines across North America. They were awarded Canadian Photographers of the Year by the Canadian Wedding Industry Awards in 2007 and 2008. Camille photographed the dazzling wedding of Kim Hausch and Vic Venu at Vernon's Sparkling Hill Resort on page 30. jonetsuphotography.com or info@jonetsuphotography.com Robin O'Neill is a professional photographer based in Whistler, B.C., where the inspiring environment, genuine people and simplicity of mountain life continue to energize her and her work. Wedding photography combines Robin's personal and photographic passions — people, details and spontaneity. Robin captured the fresh spirit of Kathryn Morgan and David Ricci's special day on page 60. robinoneillphotography.com or robin@robinoneillphotography.com Catherine Dunwoody is back at Real Weddings after her previous six-year stint as Style Editor. Founding Western Editor at both LouLou and FASHION magazines she contributes to TVW, NUVO, Sweetspot, Food Network Canada, HGTV, Canadian Living, MORE, People, BC Home, enRoute, Up!, BCLiving.ca and more. As a lifestyle expert, she's seen on TV's Urban Rush and The Shopping Bags, and she's worked with Hollywood A-listers Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Alba, plus designers Isaac Mizrahi and Anna Sui. Rico and Gracci Pelaez of Pelaez Photography thrive on documenting life and love stories. Their studio is based in Vancouver, where they enjoy working with their clients in a collaborative approach to create images that capture the glamour and romance of weddings. Rico and Gracci photographed the lively Yaletown ceremony and reception of Jillian Work and Joel Turner on page 50. pelaezphotography.com or info@pelaezphotography.com Luisa Rino has been a stylist and fashion editor for more than 10 years. She holds a Master of Arts Degree in French Literature and was the Fashion Director at NUVO for almost six years before moving into the freelance arena. Her freelance work has been featured in Elle Canada, The Globe & Mail, Glow, NylonGuys and enRoute magazines. She is the Fashion Editor at Real Weddings as well as FLARE magazine's West Coast Correspondent. Luisa styled "Sweet Temptations" on page 80. Earning her BFA in 2002, Melia Sorenson immediately launched Lucida Photography for couples who seek a documentary approach to their weddings but also desire strong, creative portraiture. Melia enjoys collaborating with clients to create images capturing character as well as beauty. She photographed Tamara Olding and Merle Alexander's special day on page 56. lucida-photography.com or melia.lucida@gmail.com Christina Symons is a freelance writer and photographer specializing in food, gardens, parties and homes. She contributes to numerous publications including BC Home & Garden, Style at Home, the Vancouver Sun and the National Post. Christina's new gardening lifestyle book is called Sow Simple (Harbour Publishing, 2012) and she blogs at everydayeden.com Based in Vancouver, Gucio Photography was formed in 2007 by Kasia Stromecki and Anna Spong, after they both graduated with their BFAs (specializing in photography) from the Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design. Kasia and Anna captured the elegant Brock House nuptials of Alissa Piasetski and David Polansky on page 46. guciophotography.com or info@guciophotography.com 14 Vincent Wong is the principal photographer at RF Productions. With three other dedicated in-house photographers, RF Productions provides faithful and artistic photography that captures the most important day of a couple's life in its truest and most beautiful form. Vincent photographed the colourful pageantry of Sharon Khabra and Keith George's traditional wedding on page 40. rfproductions.ca or info@rfproductions.ca Heather Vince is a Vancouver-based makeup artist. With a varied background in publishing, design and makeup artistry, combined with a passion for advocacy and social change, Heather volunteers her time and skills to support non-profits both locally and internationally. She provided the makeup services for our editor's photo on page 13. heathervince.com or Twitter.com/HeatherVince R EA L WEDDINGS p12-21_MastheadContributors Community Engagements.indd 14 4/24/12 2:45:00 PM