London Ontario Lifestyle Photographer | 2015 Favourites
2015 was such a special year for me, because we welcomed our second daughter, Naia Rose, into our lives. While I certainly didn't take the year off, I did take a few months of rest and a reduced workload for the rest of the year, which means I really got to savour every wedding and every session in a way that I don't often get to when I'm booking double or triple the amount of work. It's crazy to me that 2015 is already over, and it's been so fun to look back through the archives. Every year it is both delightful and agonizing to put this massive favourites post together. Delightful because I revisit my favourite work from the previous year and reminisce. Agonizing because I actually have to choose. I love all of my clients and walk away from each session and wedding with something positive, so this is by no means a list of favourite clients. Rather, it's a collection of images that, when I took them and when I looked back on them, made my heart skip a beat. Maybe it's perfect, delicious golden light. Or a sweet, candid mother-daughter moment. Maybe it's that moment a child is laughing so hard his eyes are squinting or a couple sharing an intimate look after saying "I do". Sometimes it's something more technical, like the composition of an image or the contrast between shadow and light that I'm really proud of. Regardless of the exact reason behind each image, these are the images that make me the most proud and excited when I look back on my 2015 portfolio. I hope you enjoy scrolling through them! <3
London Ontario Wedding Photographer | Ashley & Derek's Ukraina Country Club Wedding
Ashley and Derek said "I do" at the Ukraina Country Club last Summer, and it was such a beautiful, love-filled day. These two are just the sweetest. Ashley and I first connected over Instagram, and from the pre-wedding countdown to the post-wedding reminiscing, witnessing her excitement about the wedding and overflowing love for Derek has made documenting their engagement and wedding even more special for me. Here are some images from their day.
A huge thank you to my fabulous second shooter and assistant, Priya McHardie!
London Ontario Wedding Photographer | Emily & John's Western University Campus Engagement
I so enjoyed photographing Emily and John's campus engagement. These grounds hold a lot of history for these two, and it was such fun exploring all of the amazing little spots UWO has to offer with them. I loved everything about this session - the gorgeous backdrop, Emily's amazing dress, their adorable pup, and most of all how they make each other laugh. Their chemistry was so special, and I am so excited to be photographing their 2016 wedding! Here are some favourites from the engagement session!
London Ontario Wedding Photographer | Christina & Justin's Marconi Club Wedding
It has been so wonderful to blog these photos from Christina and Justin's wedding and relive all of the happy moments that filled this day. Two words to describe this wedding from start to finish: HAPPY and FUN! Christina and Justin had people flying in from all over the world to celebrate their wedding, and it's not hard to see why. These two exude love and joy, and their families were so warm and sweet. I found myself smiling from ear to ear all day long - from their beautiful traditional ceremony at St Peter's Basilica to their relaxed portrait session on the King's College campus (relaxed because they allowed SO much time for photos. No rushing! No stress! And all the photographers said AMEN!), to their beautiful reception at the Marconi Club. There were so many fun moments and sweet traditions that made this day truly unique and meaningful, and it was an absolute pleasure and privilege to document it.
As always a huge thank you to my wonderful and talented second shooter and assistant, Orsolya Gyorgy! xo
London Ontario Wedding Photographer | Jim and Michelle's Purple Hill Wedding
Jim and Michelle got married on one of the hottest days of the Summer at the beautiful Purple Hill Country Hall. It was such a fun - albeit hot and humid! - day. Michelle is a school teacher, and I loved that they chose to use a school bus to transport the wedding party. Such a fun personal touch! Later in the evening, the entire wedding party joined Jim and Michelle on stage with some instruments after being announced in and playing a song for all of the guests. This wedding was full of unique and meaningful details that really reflected who Jim and Michelle are as a couple. Here are some favourites from their day.
As always a big thank you to my wonderful second shooter, Orsolya Gyorgy!
London Ontario Wedding Photographer | Jay & Sarah's Stratford Festival Wedding
Oh boy, where to begin with this wedding? It was a dream from start to finish. A beautifully intimate ceremony on a tiny little island nestled in the heart of Stratford. Portraits along the Avon River and a gorgeous reception in the Stratford Festival, with giant windows letting in rich, creamy pre-sunset light for the dreamiest first dance photos. Oh, and not to mention a sweet and lovely couple that I could photograph for days. I loved this wedding, and I'm so happy to finally be sharing some favourites from this beautiful day!
Many many thanks to the wonderful and talented Orsolya Gyorgy for second shooting and assisting! <3
London Ontario Wedding Photographer | Katelyn & Kirk's Beautiful Backyard Garden Wedding
Ok, so it's been a *little while* since my last blog post. This has been a busy Summer/Fall for me, with lots of fabulous weddings and portraits, a new baby to care for and a 4-year-old starting school. It's all been wonderful, but unfortunately I haven't blogged quite as often as I would have liked during that time. With Fall in full swing and my wedding season nearing its end, I'm excited to slowly start blogging again and sharing all of the wonderful people that have been in front of my lens over the past few months. First up - Katelyn and Kirk and their gorgeous backyard garden wedding, full of DIY goodness and thoughtful touches. Everything about this day was perfection, from the first look on a secluded tree-lined path to portraits under a massive willow tree, to a ceremony in the most amazing backyard garden and a first dance under twinkle lights. I told you it was perfect. :)
Many thanks to the lovely and talented Priya McHardie for assisting and second shooting for this wedding!
London Ontario Wedding Photographer | Ryan & Deanna's Museum London Wedding
It doesn't get much sweeter than these two! I absolutely loved getting to know Ryan and Deanna and photographing their gorgeous wedding. The fact that they are first and foremost the best of friends really shines through, and the love surrounding them on both sides is truly beautiful (like, try-not-to-cry-during-speeches-cause-you're-just-the-photographer-beautiful). Here are some of my favourites from their special day. <3
As usual, thank you so much to my fabulous second shooter, Orsolya Gyorgy!
London Ontario Wedding Photographer | Jay and Sarah's Wortley Village Engagement
When I first "met" Jay and Sarah via Skype I was immediately struck by how kind and genuine they were, and I so hoped that I would be given the honour of shooting their wedding. Lucky me, that wedding is coming up this weekend and I couldn't be more excited! We explored Wortley Village at sunset for their engagement session and had so much fun. Scroll down and check out their adorable dog. Melt my heart! <3
London Ontario Wedding Photographer | Alisha & Kyle's Arva Flour Mill Engagement Session
I had so much fun with Alisha and Kyle as we explored the grounds of the Arva Flour Mill at sunset. These two are seriously adorable and I can't wait to shoot their upcoming wedding! Here are some favourites from their session.
