True Love

When I first met Joe and Kristin I knew I wanted to be the one to photograph their wedding pictures! They are so happy together and it was easy to see they were excited for the day to arrive!

This is the year of the rain I think because once again morning arrived to a downpour. But Kristin's family home had a huge window that overlooked a beautiful garden so the rain was not a bother at all!

I found this sign on the table. . . I'm not sure where exactly it was for but I had to snap a picture it was so cute.

The white calla lily's were stunning . Kristin has great taste and all her details coordinated perfectly; flowers, dresses, invitations. . .

When it was time for " the kiss" Joe surprised everyone . . . (or at least me) by swooping Kristin down for romantic dip.

Family pictures made fun!

The wedding party was great, they were up for any idea and had all the moves when it came to posing:)

The rain turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the post ceremony pictures! We went down to Niagara-on-the-Lake and because of the wet it was not as busy as usual so we found a parking space easily and were able to roam the park without feeling too congested. What a great location. I could have been there all day.

Joe and Kristin I really enjoyed spending the day with you and your wedding party. All the best in your future endeavours and may the Lord guide your decisions as you embark on your new life together.

A Beautiful Family

As a photographer you get to be there for all the rushing, anxiety, smiles and tears that only the bridal party and close family get to experience on a loved ones wedding day. So it was such a priviledge for me to be there to capture these memories for one of my best friends and her groom on their special day. Evan and Stephs wedding day came with special circumstances, not only did they become husband and wife but also a family of three as Evan's gorgeous daughter excitedly welcomed her new mom into thier lives.

I love all the little details on a wedding morning! But I am always nervous when I ask to photograph the brides engagement ring! Imagine I misplaced it. . .



One of three flower girls. They were adorable.

I guess I should have said family of four. Steph would not want me to leave out Coco as part of the family!

The girls and I went to a local "sweet shop" for pictures. I'm sure not all the customers were too pleased when we took over the space even jumping behind the counter for some fun shots!

I loved the "back in the day" feel of the train station where we photographed the wedding party.

The similarity between Evan and his daughter was impossible to miss. She is his spitting image!

We didn't paint the graffiti ourselves so thanks to whoever did!

Steph is the youngest of all these sisters!! It was so neat when her dad did his speech as he saw a little bit of each in Steph's personality. . .

Attention to detail!! The reception venue was adorable!! Everything matched and nothing was forgotten!
I absolutely love this one!! There were a few girls who looked ready to commit murder in order to snag that bouquet!! So much fun!

Evan and Steph I could not have asked for a better way to enjoy the day with you!! I had a lot of fun and I know you did too ( just try to forget that unattractive moment where I couldn't get up off the ground; inside joke:) You are a beautiful family and I pray that the Lord watches over you as you grow together in Him.

First comes love,

Than comes marriage, than come the babies in the baby carriage. And what fun they are to photograph!! Often children leave no option but to shoot candid and natural pictures. As was the case with these two cuties. No they aren't twins just a brother and sister very close in age. We drove to a park in Grimsby for these photos so they had a chance to play on the swings and play ground in between pictures . . .

After adding these pictures I realized that its been awhile since I've done a family or child portrait session so I thought I'd try something kind of fun. In honour of starting my new blog, and in an effort to get some pictures posted I'd like to offer a free family portrait session to the first three people who mention this post and would like to help me update my online portfolio. As far as time frame at this point August or September are the best months So just give me a ring if you'd like to have some pictures with your kiddies:) . . .