Olivia + Jacob Celebration of Commitment + Wedding
It was very last minute, but I got asked to second shoot a very special day with Olivia and Jacob. Their celebration of commitment/wedding was such an emotional and heartwarming day, that I am very thankful to have been a part of.
It was very last minute, but I got asked to second shoot a very special day with Olivia and Jacob. Their celebration of commitment/wedding was such an emotional and heartwarming day, that I am very thankful to have been a part of.
I was only there for 2 hours but that was more than enough time to photograph some the ceremony, portraits and first dance. Seeing all the tears and smiles on everyone’s faces was so special. Hopefully these photos will help bring back some of those memories of the day.
Eden + Chris Family Portraits
My second session out at Eden and Chris’s house in the country was so much fun. This time around they had a new puppy and even some rabbits, which we took advantage of near the end of the shoot. It doesn’t get much cuter than that!
My second session out at Eden and Chris’s house in the country was so much fun. This time around they had a new puppy and even some rabbits, which we took advantage of near the end of the shoot. It doesn’t get much cuter than that!
Kim + Jeffrey Family Portraits
It was my second time photographing Kim and her family. The last time being just under 3 years ago!
That last session was during winter so it was inside. Since winter isn’t quite here yet, we got some good weather and did it outside, which worked out perfectly. They have a huge backyard so there was a ton of beautiful space to work with. Plus we got to watch the dogs chase each other around!
It was my second time photographing Kim and her family. The last time being just under 3 years ago!
That last session was during winter so it was inside. Since winter isn’t quite here yet, we got some good weather and did it outside, which worked out perfectly. They have a huge backyard so there was a ton of beautiful space to work with. Plus we got to watch the dogs chase each other around!
Cora + Family Portraits
It’s always great doing portraits for family. I still don’t know how we got so many dogs to pose for a photo like this? Luckily I took about 40 photos, and it was the last one that turned out! Good times.
It’s always great doing portraits for family. I still don’t know how we got so many dogs to pose for a photo like this? Luckily I took about 40 photos, and it was the last one that turned out! Good times.
Raiili + Family Portraits
My first of two portrait sessions today, was with Raiili and her whole family. It’s always great photographing a range of generations. It’s really important to document family like this, and I always jump at the chance to do so.
My first of two portrait sessions today, was with Raiili and her whole family. It’s always great photographing a range of generations. It’s really important to document family like this, and I always jump at the chance to do so.
The setting was Raiili’s backyard which ended up being perfect. Aside from having to move a giant trampoline, there was a ton of space for all the family photos. Plus there was a small jungle gym for the kids to have some fun on too. It was a great mix of traditional poses and of course some good candids!
Busking from the Backyard 2021
It feels like forever since I have had the opportunity to not only watch live music, but also photographic it. So as soon as I hear, Busking from the Backyard was once again hosting their second event, I jumped at the opportunity to attend at least one day.
It feels like forever since I have had the opportunity to not only watch live music, but also photographic it. So as soon as I hear, Busking from the Backyard was once again hosting their second event, I jumped at the opportunity to attend at least one day. This time around it was right in the city, in behind the The Sewing Place. Even though it was an unassuming spot, basically in the back alley, I think it worked out perfectly. It allowed for a lot of room for the performances, and also limited crowds to stop by and watch.
I really do hope live music and concerts keep on going for the rest of the year. If so, I’ll be sure to be at as many as I can make it out to!
Caylene + Tim Wedding
As I mentioned in one of my previous posts, backyard weddings are becoming the new normal, and also my favourite type of wedding. One of the main reasons why I enjoy photographing smaller weddings, is that you get to spend more time with the immediate family. Plus, they tend to be a lot more laid back, which lends itself to many more candid moments. Which I’m all about.
As I mentioned in one of my previous posts, backyard weddings are becoming the new normal, and also my favourite type of wedding. One of the main reasons why I enjoy photographing smaller weddings, is that you get to spend more time with the immediate family. Plus, they tend to be a lot more laid back, which lends itself to many more candid moments. Which I’m all about.
That’s not to say I still don’t enjoy the epic large weddings. I do hope we get there again someday soon. Case and point, this past weekend I had the pleasure of capturing Caylene and Tim’s backyard wedding. I got to meet both of their immediate families, I learned about the history of the house, and I got to witness some real sincere moments.
Even though it was a short day for me, I still came away with a lot of great moments, that I hope both Caylene and Tim will cherish for a long time.
Kim + Family Backyard Portraits
My latest family session was out in the country at Kim and her family’s home. When possible, I always recommend doing sessions in this setting. It’s just such a great opportunity to not only get the usual group photos, but a lot of candids as well! Everyone is just so much more relaxed.
My latest family session was out in the country at Kim and her family’s home. When possible, I always recommend doing sessions in this setting. It’s just such a great opportunity to not only get the usual group photos, but a lot of candids as well! Everyone is just so much more relaxed.
We started by heading to the back part of the property where the trees were to get some group photos. After that, we made our way back to the front in front of the absolutely huge wood piles. The last 30 minutes of the session was simply letting the kids be themselves. Playing baseball, eating ice cream and just having a good time!
Lisa + Claudio Pre Wedding Celebration
Lisa and Claudio were supposed to get married this past weekend, but because of what is going on, it had to be pushed back until May. Well, that didn’t stop Lisa from still doing something special this weekend, which is exactly what she did. The result, I very small and intimate together with her closest friends. Seeing as how I’m her wedding photographer, she asked if I was interested in capturing an hour or so of the small celebration. I of course said yes!
Lisa and Claudio were supposed to get married this past weekend, but because of what is going on, it had to be pushed back until May. Well, that didn’t stop Lisa from still doing something special this weekend, which is exactly what she did. The result, I very small and intimate together with her closest friends. Seeing as how I’m her wedding photographer, she asked if I was interested in capturing an hour or so of the small celebration. I of course said yes!
It was Lisa, Claudio and her bridesmaid in Lisa and Claudio’s beautiful backyard. There was champagne, decorations and of course wine and snacks. Over the course of an hour, a few of her closer friends dropped by to say hello.
It goes without saying, that both Lisa and Claudio got completely dressed up, which made for such amazing photos. She reminded me that I haven’t seen nothing yet, and that the wedding would be even better. I can’t wait for it to arrive, because I know it will be truly epic.
Being able to photograph Lisa and Claudio this past weekend felt so good. It hasn’t been the busiest year with clients so I’m very excited to have some sort of wedding and portrait season this summer. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come!
Jacqueline + Jake Wedding
My last wedding of the year was such an amazing way to end the season. It was another intimate backyard ceremony, with close friends and relatives. As I mentioned before, if there is a bright side to the current restrictions, it’s that I get to do a lot more of these small weddings, which I absolutely love.
My last wedding of the year was such an amazing way to end the season. It was another intimate backyard ceremony, with close friends and relatives. As I mentioned before, if there is a bright side to the current restrictions, it’s that I get to do a lot more of these small weddings, which I absolutely love.
My short day with Jacqueline and Jake started at the Tree Farm, where we did all the formal portraits before the ceremony. You pretty much can’t go wrong with the Tree Farm, especially in winter. It obviously helped that both Jacqueline and Jake looked like movie stars. We ended up using a couple different locations within the tree farm for the portraits, and both resulted in gorgeous looking shots.
It was then off to the ceremony which took place in their parent’s backyard. The whole decor and everything about it was the perfect accent to Jake and Jaqueline. From the blankets and gloves on the chairs, to the two violinists and all the details in between, it was a story book setting. Luckily the weather was perfect too.
It helped that Jacqueline’s mother has been collecting fur coats from vintage stores over the years. All the bridesmaids and some of the family wore them throughout the day and it levelled up the photos that much more.
After the ceremony we spent a bit of time getting some family photos as well. Of course, throughout my entire time with them, I made sure to capture an endless amount of fleeting and candid moments. I do wish I had a few more weddings in these last couple months of the year! I guess I will just have to wait until my busy 2021 season. :)
Lisa + Joel Backyard Wedding
My first wedding of the year was just as beautiful as I hoped it would be. Lisa and Joel decided to have a backyard wedding with just a few of their closest friends and family. As much as I enjoy shooting large weddings, it’s these intimate ones that really resonate with me. Before we arrived at the backyard ceremony, we started the short day at Seaman Park, right by boulevard lake. That’s the where the first look and the formal portraits took place.
My first wedding of the year was just as beautiful as I hoped it would be. Lisa and Joel decided to have a backyard wedding with just a few of their closest friends and family. As much as I enjoy shooting large weddings, it’s these intimate ones that really resonate with me. Before we arrived at the backyard ceremony, we started the short day at Seaman Park, right by boulevard lake. That’s the where the first look and the formal portraits took place.
I met Joel in the trail off to the side of the park where he anxiously awaited his future bride. It was a very serene moment, and definitely one of the highlights of the day for me. Once Lisa arrived, Joel made his way to her and from that moment, their wedding day began. We then headed down to the rapids to get some family photos first, then some of just Lisa and Joel after everyone left. Thunder Bay has so many great spots to photograph right on the water, and Seaman Park is one of them. You really can’t walk away with bad looking photos from there.
On our way to the house, Lisa and Joel wanted a few quick photos at The Hodder, as this is where they first met. Of course I said yes! We soon arrived at the house after that and I spent about 30 minutes capturing a lot of the details and some candids of everyone in attendance. It was such a laid back atmosphere, which I think comes through in the photos.
The ceremony itself was short and sweet, but not without its beautiful candid moments and emotions, which I always try to document. Afterwards everyone just hung out for a bit, and we got some more portraits against the beautiful backdrop that said ‘LOVE’ on it. The kids listened so well when they needed to, and I was super impressed. Once they were done their photos though, it was back to running around and having fun. I made sure to get some of that excitement.
The last part of the day for me was the first dance. As everyone watched, the kids ran around with bubbles, laughing and running. It was the perfect end to a perfect wedding day. I’m so thankful I had the chance to meet Lisa and Joel, and be a part of such an important day!
Also … along with photos, I snuck in a little bit of video here and there where I could it. I surprised them with a short little highlight film from the day. The ultimate compliment was Lisa saying she had tears as she watched it.
Nicole + Terrence Wedding
Where do I begin with Nicole and Terrence's wedding? It was such an epic and fun day I guess I should just start from the beginning. Upon arriving at their beautiful property on the outskirts of Thunder Bay I parked my car and strapped my cameras on my shoulders. I didn't look back after that because the day just flew by with so many great moments.
Where do I begin with Nicole and Terrence's wedding? It was such an epic and fun day I guess I should just start from the beginning. Upon arriving at their beautiful property on the outskirts of Thunder Bay I parked my car and strapped my cameras on my shoulders. I didn't look back after that because the day just flew by with so many great moments.
I showed up just a bit before the ceremony was too begin which was perfect timing because it allowed me some time to check out their property and of course get a ton of candids of the guest s and wedding party. They ended up having to delay the wedding a little because there was. mixup with the bus which worked out well for me, because it gave me even more time to capture some moments before the wedding.
Once the guests arrived the ceremony got started, and a beautiful ceremony it was. It was a lovely ceremony to capture and because it was outside with the perfect weather, it made my job that much easier. All in all, it took about 30 minutes, at least that's what it seemed like to me. After the ceremony, everyone conversed and congratulated Nicole and Terrence and then we got to work on the portraits.
I immediately knew it was going to continue to be a fun day because none of the wedding party really cared if there were beer in the photos. I know some photographers might be bothered by that, but to me, that's who they were and it was real life. I learned a long time ago, to just go with the flow, and I truly believe my photos represent that realism. There were a lot of laughs during the portraits and it really gave me a chance to meet the whole family.
I of course stole the bride and groom away for a bit to get some intimate and casual photos just of them. Nicole and Terrence were so easy going to made for truly natural photos. Not only for the portraits but for the entire time I was there. I couldn't have asked for a nicer couple.
The rest of the evening was extremely laid back and fun to capture. I essentially just wandered around looking for moments as I always do. I also made sure to pull Nicole and Terrence aside a bit later in the evening to get some beautiful photos of them and the horses. If I could have taken their miniature house 'Darwin' home with me, I would have. He was simply adorable. Let's just say once he was free on the field, he didn't want to come back. One of my favourite photos of the day was Nicole going after him.
I also managed to capture a little bit of video from the day which you can eventually find within this blog. It's not something I specialize in but I have been trying to spend 5-10 minutes with couple at weddings when I can to capture some.
Thank you to Nicole and Terrence for letting me photograph their special day and getting to know not only them, but their entire family and friends. It was truly a memorable day for me.
