Rochelle + Tyler Wedding Anniversary - Centennial Park
I’ve been putting on a lot of mini sessions over the past month and Rochelle and Tyler decided to take advantage of my Centennial Park one. Instead of just a portrait session, they were actually celebrating their wedding anniversary.
I’ve been putting on a lot of mini sessions over the past month and Rochelle and Tyler decided to take advantage of my Centennial Park one. Instead of just a portrait session, they were actually celebrating their wedding anniversary.
The definitely made my life easy, as they were so natural in front of the camera. I really just picked out the locations and they did their thing. I had such a great time capturing sincere moments with them. I could just feel the love!
Lauren + Kyle Family Portraits
My mini sessions always go by so fast, but they are always packed with so much fun. Such was the case with Lauren and Kyle and their family. Not only did they bring their new baby but they also brought their dog as well. It was the first time photographing a dog in the studio so that was great to do as well.
My mini sessions always go by so fast, but they are always packed with so much fun. Such was the case with Lauren and Kyle and their family. Not only did they bring their new baby but they also brought their dog as well. It was the first time photographing a dog in the studio so that was great to do as well.
The session itself was very easy going and even though Lauren and Kyle had never really done a studio session before, they were complete naturals. I barely had to tell them what to do, which made the photos that much better. We even managed to get a couple photos of Tyler in his firefighters uniform!
I am so thankful I got to spend 30 minutes with Lauren and her beautiful family.
Cydney + Tyler Engagement - Trow Bridge Falls
My latest engagement session was kind of a unique one because Cydney and Tyler were visiting Thunder Bay for a couple days from Minnesota. They decided to hire me to take their engagement photos while on vacation, in a city they had never been before. How cool is that!? Suffice it to say, I jumped at the opportunity.
My latest engagement session was kind of a unique one because Cydney and Tyler were visiting Thunder Bay for a couple days from Minnesota. They decided to hire me to take their engagement photos while on vacation, in a city they had never been before. How cool is that!? Suffice it to say, I jumped at the opportunity.
The next step was deciding on a location that would wow them. After all, I wanted to make sure they saw some of the beauty Thunder Bay had to offer. I thought Trow Bridge would be a good location for that. It has the beautiful trails and amazing rapids.
As with most couples I meet for the first time, they were a bit nervous for the beginning of the session but that quickly faded. Aside from choosing the locations in the park and a little bit of direction, Cydney and Tyler were so easy to photograph.
During the session I gave them some ideas for spots to explore in Thunder Bay so hopefully they took me up on some of them. I know they weren't in Thunder Bay for too long but I'm so honoured that they chose me to capture such a special occasion.
Lindy + Tyler Wedding
My wedding with Lindy and Tyler started at the Murphy house, which just so happens to be one of the more beautiful homes in the city. I have only ever done one other wedding there about 4 years ago and it was inside. So, I was very excited when Lindy and Tyler decided to have an outdoor wedding.
My wedding with Lindy and Tyler started at the Murphy house, which just so happens to be one of the more beautiful homes in the city. I have only ever done one other wedding there about 4 years ago and it was inside. So, I was very excited when Lindy and Tyler decided to have an outdoor wedding.
It was a very small and intimate wedding which was very nice. Set against the backdrop off the mansion, it was the perfect setting. Plus, the weather was amazing. As the crowd arrived and Tyler anxiously waited, I captured a lot of great candid photos. Once Lindy arrived, the ceremony started, and what a beautiful ceremony it was. With the 3 piece orchestra playing music in the distance and the guests smiling away, there were plenty of opportunities for good photo moments.
Once the ceremony was done, we did a few family portraits in the yard and then we were off to the Marina to the portraits with just Tyler and Lindy. As you can see from the photos below, both Lindy and Tyler looked amazing with what they were wearing. The portraits, as they always are, were very laid back and natural. When we were done photographing at the Marina, I suggested that we head downtown for a few portraits in the back alley of St. Paul street. There are some fantastic graffiti covered walls there that I have used before, and I know Lindy and Tyler would look superb against such a backdrop.
The photos from that particular portion of the portraits were some of my favourites. Since we were doing very well on time, I got to 5 Forks, where the reception was taking place, a good 30 minutes in advance. It gave me a chance to photography all the wonderful detailing that I hear Lindy's mother put a lot of work into.
Just the like the wedding, the reception was a gathering of the closest family and friends. I always worry when the reception isn't very big, mainly because there just aren't as many photo opportunities but I think I was able to get a lot of good photos.
For this particular wedding, it didn't end with the reception, instead, Lindy asked me to come to the afterparty which was the following night at the Foundry. It was similar to the reception the night before in that everyone just gathered on the top floor, enjoyed some food and drinks and had a good time.
Lindy and Tyler were amazing to work with and I still can't believe how many great photos I came away with. I think that is a testament to just how natural Lindy and Tyler were behind the camera.
