Sneak Peek!!

I couldn't resist showing you a quick sneak peek at Karinna and Curtis' Trash the Dress session from a few weeks ago.

We started at Barrie's waterfront and got them good and sandy, and then off to a car wash where they were able spray away all the dirt, and have a little fun doing it.

There's so many more to show, but I just loved this one. These two are always having fun together, and this totally captured that.

Can't wait to show you more!

 

Rachael and Terry are Married!

It was the perfect day.  It was sunny, bright, hot, and steamy.  My favourite kind of day.  But what made this day perfect was that Rachael and Terry were finally getting married.

The bride truly took my breath away when I saw her all glammed up by the amazing Krystie Ann who did her hair and make up.  She was the definition of a bride.  A soft glow, a calmness about her.  You knew she was just ready. 

Terry was the same way when I saw him.  Not at all nervous, just ready.  I think that's when you know a couple is truly ready to get married. 

The ceremony was at the gorgeous Collier Street United Church and the reception was at one my favourites:  The MacLaren Art Centre.  The bridal party was blast too!  We took over downtown Barrie and laughed way too hard.  A model party!

Enjoy the shots of Rachael and Terry, as I really had a blast with these two and their incredible friends. 

 I LOVE attitude shots, and these guys really brought it!

Samantha and Ben are Married!

It was a first me at Belcroft Estates and everything took my breath away.  The setting, the attention to detail, the fact that we could shoot ANYWHERE, the staff who were amazing!  And most importantly, how it completely suited Ben and Sam.

This amazing couple had a country-themed wedding complete with the Bride in cowboy boots.  Oh, but she changed afterward into her cleats to match the baseball-themed reception.  Totally them!

Sam is the most down to Earth Bride you could ever ask for.  She is a huge athlete, playing ball a few times a week.  She loves baseball, but not as much as she loves Ben. 

You hear me say all the time how I love love, and this wedding oozed it!  Ben was brought to tears as he saw Sam for the first time, and he wasted no time calling her his wife.  I loved it! 

Enjoy the photos from Belcroft, a place I will truly recommend and I hope I get the chance to go back. 

Ben and Sam, I wish for you the happiest marriage because you two are amazing!

Karinna and Curtis are getting married

In honour of two of my best friends getting married THIS SATURDAY,  I thought I should dedicate a blog post to them.

It was eight years in the making and we are finally going to see this amazing couple exchange their vows and have the party of the decade.  Karinna and Curtis are truly the loves of their loves. They ooze coolness, athleticism, kindness, fun, love, warmth. I can go on and on. But ever since I met these two they have been so in sync.  It feels like the years have passed by so quickly, yet that they have been together forever. It's such a great thing to see in a couple.

The thing that strikes me most about their wedding isn't just the big dress, the glamorous party or any of that. It's that I feel like they are so at ease with the process because they are excited to be married. It's not about the wedding, it's about the marriage for them. I love that.  I've said before I love love, and that says it all right there:  "Marriage." That's what it's all about, and it's the most romantic thing in the world.

Although, it's about fun too...and seeing Curtis cry.  I bet $20 he cries like a baby when Karinna walks down the aisle.  I'll let you know how it goes!

Tobin, Cooper and I are all honoured to be a part of their big day and I can't wait for it.

Good luck to the greatest couple.


 

Cake Smash! Happy Birthday Paityn

When it comes to photographing kids, my favourite is hands down the cake smash sessions.  Most of the time for their first birthday, it's their first time tasting sugar.  Once they get their chubby little hand in the cake, and get the first taste of the icing, it's so funny to see their reaction.

Paityn came dressed as a little princess for her first birthday photos. Complete with a tutu and pearls.  My heart melted!  Her mom and dad bought a special cake and we just let her do her thing.  So much fun!  I have to say, she was a lot neater than Cooper was when I did his cake smash photos.  Paityn is definitely girl!

Happy birthday Princess Paityn!

Jacqui and Lee are getting married!

Jacqui and Lee remind me of my husband and me when we were engaged. We were so excited to have found each other and to begin our lives together. Shooting their session took me back to how we were when our photographer took us to the park to shoot our photos.  I loved it.

Jacqui and Lee are so in love you can't help but smile.  They are playful, affectionate and they never stop smiling and laughing. These two were like two lovebird models when we shot their engagement photos at Sunnidale Park last fall.  Anything we decided to do they jumped at it with so much energy.  A photographer's dream!

They are getting married this fall and I couldn't be more honoured to be shooting their big day.  I know it will be filled with love, laughter and smiles.

And baby makes four

Emily, Dylan and their furbaby Oso are having a baby any time now. 

A few weeks ago I went to Huntsville to meet them and take their photos. Emily is quite possibly the most beautiful mom-to-be I've ever seen. I'd show you pictures, but Emily wanted a boudoir-style photo shoot, which I loved!  She totally embraced being pregnant and completely rocked it.

I wanted to share with you this shot, which was Emily's idea. Oso is such a huge part of their lives that they wanted him included.  He's going to have a little brother or sister soon.  I love this picture so much!

Can't wait to meet the bundle of joy!