Patrick Chondon 1/27/24 Patrick Chondon 1/27/24

Precious + AJ Family Session - Centennial Park

I decided to take advantage of this warmer winter weather with a mini session out at Centennial Park. AJ + Precious joined me for a mini session with their newest addition to the family. I hadn’t photographed them since their wedding over a year ago, so it was great to see them again, along with AJ’s parents!

Patrick Chondon 8/9/22 Patrick Chondon 8/9/22

AJ + Precious Wedding - The Chanterelle

Having just done AJ + Precious’ engagement photos a month earlier, it felt like their wedding came so quick. From what I heard too, it was organized somewhat last minute too, which you wouldn’t have even been able to tell. It was just the perfect wedding, and I’m so thankful I was a part of it.

I started my day with the boys at the house, for some casual getting ready photos. I could tell immediately that they were a relaxed and fun bunch of guys, which makes my job that much easier. After about 30 minutes I headed over to The Chanterelle for the wedding reception. A few of the girls were a little bit behind schedule at the hair salon, but it all worked out in the end.

Photographing the ceremony itself was actually a little more challenging than usual. I have never seen, in all my years, that many people with cell phones taking photos. I adapt to any situation, and move to get the perfect shot, so no harm done. If anything it was really great to see so many people interacting and enjoying themselves. It made for a very unique atmosphere.

After the ceremony, and a very short break, we took the limo down to the marina where we spent a couple hours getting some family photos, wedding party photos and just a good mix of candid moments. The weather held out just long enough!

The rest of the night was back at The Chanterelle. As soon as it started everyone was having a good time. The DJ, was amazing, and played a couple awesome games, which led to some equally amazing photos. Before my night was done, I captured the first dances. It was definitely a memorable wedding, and I’m super happy with all the photos I was able to capture.

Patrick Chondon 9/7/12 Patrick Chondon 9/7/12

Rachel + AJ Wedding

When Rachael & AJ contacted me to photograph their wedding at Silver Harbour I could not wait to do so. It is a very beautiful area, especially this time of year. The location of the wedding was at house right on Lake Superior. As guests gathered and mingled by the waterfront I began taking candid photos right away. We also did some group shots while we waited for Rachael to get ready.

As everyone gathered on the rocks by the water, Rachael made her way, with her mom, down the forest path. About 15 minutes later the ceremony was over and it was time for some more group shots. Once those were done those, it was time for me, Rachael and AJ to get some nice portraits done. We started around the corner on the rocks, right by the water. There was a beautiful bench along the tree line that we also took advantage of. We ended with some photos in the forest.

There were still a few more family photos that they wanted to take so we spent a bit more time doing those. I was only there for about an hour and a half but I came away with some exceptional photos. This was definitely one of my favourite weddings to date, even though it was short one for me.

Thanks to Racheal and AJ to letting me be a part of their special day.