Brianna and Alex had a perfect summer wedding at the LaSalle Park Pavillion in Burlington this past weekend. I loved their pink colour pallet and stunning floral arrangements which added to the summery feel of the day. After several delays due to Covid I was so excited to see these two finally get married and enjoy the day they have been awaiting for the past few years. Congratulations Brianna and Alex!
Matt and Victoria had a classic black and white wedding at the Hamilton Golf and Country Club this past June. Every moment of the day was perfectly planned and each detail Victoria and Matt chose fit well with the timeless elegance they hoped to achieve. However, elegance doesn’t mean this day lacked fun and excitement. From champagne and laughs with the bridesmaids in the morning to a great party at the reception and everything in between, Matt and Victoria definitely had a memorable wedding day surrounded by friends and family who were equally as excited to celebrate and share in the joy of their new marriage as they were. Congratulations Matt and Victoria!
One of my favourite things about engagement sessions is watching a couple go from nervous and uncomfortable about being in front of the camera to at ease and completely natural. Caroline and Rafael started off their engagement session the same way almost every couple I meet does, by telling me they are not good in front of the camera, they rarely take photos and are feeling a bit nervous. Its funny how when couples express this to me it actually makes me more excited to shoot as it presents me with a challenge to make them feel comfortable and surprise them with how easy and fun the session can be. Feeling nervous about an engagement session is totally normal but I am so grateful for the wonderful couples like Caroline and Rafael who trust me to guide them and help them feel great both in front of the camera and about their final photographs. I really feel this is one of the areas of photography where being a teacher is really helpful. Being able to understand how to direct, guide and prompt while still encouraging and being mindful of the couples body language and expression to gage where to take the session moving forward helps me in creating an overall wonderful experience catered to each unique couple. Caroline and Raf, you two totally rocked your session at Paletta Mansion last week and I can’t wait to see you again, in November!
