Why choose an engagement photo session?

A great article came out online on the WeddingBells.ca website about what exactly and engagement session (e-session) with your photographer really is.

Take a peek!
http://www.weddingbells.ca/articles/article/engaging-idea/

Beautiful Bride

I was lucky enough to be a part of Kelly and Jay's big day last Friday. Both of them were just stunning all dolled up, and you could tell they had a lot of support by the number of family members who came out to celebrate with them on a Friday afternoon. Congratulations you two!


Here's a little teaser for you.

K and J get married today!

And I get to take their pictures! This adorable couple are getting married this afternoon in Guelph. In attendance will be their children and families in a small ceremony.

I'll keep my fingers crossed that the rain holds off, but as they say - isn't it good luck to have rain on your wedding day?

A few sneak peek pics will be posted this weekend.

Children

Don't you just love their sweet little cheeks and sparkling eyes? They change so quickly, and grow up so fast, it is nice to capture each moment.

Here are a couple that are close to my heart.

Family Portraits

I was lucky enough a few weeks ago to meet a beautiful family looking for some family portraits. With two gorgeous daughters and good-looking parents to boot, it was hard not to have great images after the session. I want to thank them too for being so patient with the heat that day - it was a warm one!

The location was Goldie Mill, in Guelph. Here are some of my favourites from that morning.

Ask about my fall specials!

As sad as it is, we are nearing the end of summer. :o(

Luckily, here in Canada we are lucky to experience the changing of the leaves into their fall colours. Not only does this create a beautiful backdrop for photos (getting ideas yet?) it is also a wonderful time of year to get outside and enjoy the crisp smells of autumn.

This fall I am offering a promotion for outdoor portrait sessions!

Send me an email to inquire, or sign up for my newsletter and you will get it automatically.

Destination Weddings

The new trend in weddings is heading south! To the Caribbean, that is. It seems more and more couples are opting to exchange vows in a hot climate such as Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and even Hawaii.

Coming from an insider's point of view (I myself am getting married in November, and am planning it in Dominican Republic), it is easy to see why this is the latest craze. Why not have all your friends and family join you for not only your most important day, but also for a week of fun!?

The logistics are quite simple compared to organizing an event locally (the all-inclusive resorts handle it all!) and if you are a couple who loves to travel, it just seems to make sense.

There are drawbacks however, such as family members who may not be able to make it due to being unable to travel, age, illness, or finances, but the rewards are quite outstanding.

Many couples are even opting to bring their photographers with them! Of course, the free wedding packages at most resorts include a limited number of prints from the resort's photographer, but usually the cost of bringing your own will give you more flexibility. For example, the package with the resort photographer will only give you coverage of the ceremony. A photographer travelling with you will often give you 8 hours of coverage (or up to unlimited, depending on what you negotiate) that can be spread out over a couple of days and include your preparations, the ceremony, the reception, and even trash-the-dress (TTD) sessions!

I highly recommend checking out the option of a destination wedding. If you have any questions about it, I've been there and could certainly answer most of them and if not can at least direct you to the resources you'd need.

Happy planning! And now for a completely unrelated photo: