It was such a honour for me to be able to document my very dear friends’ micro-wedding in Gatineau a couple of years ago. They opted for an intimate city hall ceremony with their nearest and dearest before heading to a charming local brewery for photos and a fun-filled reception. Their wedding was perfectly “them”, and a little rain only added to the day’s charm. Here are a few favourites from that time I played double-duty as a guest and photographer.
Laurel and Ariel had a charming micro-wedding on a windy April day and set aside a window of time to sneak out to the field, just the two of them, for some intimate wedding photos. I love a good windswept hair/veil moment, and this shoot was full of them. Here are some favourites!
I absolutely loved getting to know Rob & Michelle and documenting their gorgeous wedding at West Haven Golf. They were such a joy to work with, and I have such fond memories from this beautiful day. It was so much fun to look back through these images - here are some favourites!
Big thanks to Saleme Fayad - my second shooter & assistant for this day. (Thanks for driving our golf cart and lending our beautiful bride her jacket when we got caught in the rain!)
I cannot even begin to express how much I loved being a part of this day. As part of the amazing HRM Photography Team, Niki is both a pal and an industry colleague, and it was such a huge honour to be asked to photograph her wedding while her HRM family attended as guests. Niki and Tim are so much fun to work with, and their wedding was one for the books. From their early morning outdoor Hindu ceremony (an exciting first for me!) to their indoor reception (complete with an outfit change!) - all on the beautiful Pioneer Village grounds - the whole day was a dream. I have such great memories from this day, and lucky me, it was featured in the Fall/Winter 2019 print edition of The Wedding Ring, so I can flip through the magazine and reminisce whenever I like! Here are some favourites:
Venue: Fanshawe Pioneer Village
Decor & Florals: The Little Shed Flower Company
Reception Bouquet & Boutonniere: Designs in Bloom
Day Of Coordination: Unmistakably You
Cake: Bake Shop Studio
DJ: Music Central Entertainment
Hair: AlyCat Makeup & Hair Artistry
Makeup: Carma
Second Shooter: Saleme Fayad
I absolutely loved working with this sweet couple. They just exude kindness, and their entire day was filled with joy and laughter. Their wedding took place on a beautiful farm property, with an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour surrounded by trees and overlooking the pond, followed by a stunning barn reception. We took their engagement photos on this same property, but during the Winter and in the middle of a blizzard! As a result, these two have two totally different sets of images from the same meaningful place. I have such happy memories from this cheerful, laid bak day - here are some favourites!
Second Shooter/Assistant: Saleme Fayad
What a dream it was to photograph this gorgeous styled shoot last Spring. Kassia from Kassia Tjia Events and Candice from Flora & Forage brought this amazing vision to life, and it was a joy to capture every stunning detail. The florals blew my mind, and the overall design felt so unique and inspiring.
A true dream team came together for this shoot:
WEDDING PLANNER | Kassia Tjia Events
PHOTOGRAPHER | Raw Footage Photography
VENUE | Cowbell Brewing Co.
FLORIST | Flora & Forage
RENTALS | A&B Party and Tent Rental
BAKER | Grandma's Oven Bakery & Cakes Inc.
HAIR STYLIST | Hair by House
MAKEUP ARTIST | Presley Foskett Makeup
BRIDAL GOWN | Lavender Bridal Boutique
MENSWEAR | Stars Men’s Shops
JEWELRY | Gordons Gold Jewellers
BRIDE MODEL | Cass Crowe
BRIDESMAID MODELS | Kasi Zylinski & Tiyler Gagne
GROOM MODEL | Matt Clifford
GROOMSMEN MODELS | Justin Crawford & Emmett Robinson
What a fun-filled day this was! Backyard weddings are always a favourite for me, and Britney and Gavin’s beautiful Stratford backyard wedding was no exception. Gavin is from Australia, and I absolutely loved the fun touches of Australian culture throughout the wedding, ending in the ultimate Canadian/Australian midnight buffet (scroll down to the end to see!). When I think back on this day, one of the things that stands out the most is the amazing live band that had everyone on their feet dancing the night away. It was such a lively party and we had a blast documenting it all! These two are the sweetest and so down-to-earth, and it was a joy to capture this day for them. Here are some favourites!
Second Shooter/Assistant: Melissa Pushelberg
Sarah and Justin are one of the most adorable couples ever. Truly. These two are always laughing, snuggling, and looking at each other with so much love in their eyes. Not to mention Justin’s signature more (which I first saw during their downtown engagement session), kissing Sarah’s hand while walking hand in hand. (I just peeked at their engagement session blog post to get that link, and it turns out I wrote almost the exact same thing about them there, too. What can I say? They really are the cutest!) These two are such a joy to photograph, and so incredibly kind. I loved documenting their beautiful wedding ceremony at St George’s Anglican Church, followed by their lovely Old Courthouse reception. A perfect, love-filled day from start to finish. Here are some favourites!
Ceremony Venue: St George’s Anglican Church
Reception Venue: The Old Courthouse
Second Shooter/Assistant: Melissa Pushelberg
I absolutely loved Emily and Tommy’s downtown Stratford engagement session. From the buildings full of character, to Shakespeare Gardens, to the Avon River at sunset, this shoot was exploding with beautiful settings for E & T to be cute in. There were endless fun candid moments to capture, because these two are next level adorable together. Here are some favourites!
I have so many fond memories from this day. Catherine and Martin were a dream to work with, and their beautiful outdoor wedding was one for the books. I know I say that a lot, but I can’t help it - I have had the good fortune of regularly working with such kind, easy going and lovely people - just like these two. Catherine and Martin got married on a gorgeous June day at Else Perrin Williams Estate. The trails behind Elsie Perrin are such a beautiful spot for photos, and perfect for a couple who loves to hike together (check out their fun hiking boot photos at the end of the post!). This entire day was so joyful and love-filled, and it was a delight to document. Here are some favourites!
Venue: Elsie Perrin Williams Estate
Florals: Springhill Flowers
Second Shooter/Assistant: Wesley Forbes
