London Ontario Wedding Photographer | Michelle & Tylor's Century Wedding Barn Wedding

I always say that photographing a fellow photographer is the greatest honour, and Michelle (from Michelle A Photography) and Tylor's beautiful country wedding was no exception. I was so thrilled when Michelle asked me to be her wedding photographer, and even more excited that she was getting married at the beautiful Century Wedding Barn with some seriously amazing vendors - DJ Alpha, Unmistakably You and Invited by Dani, to name a few! Every single detail was perfection, from the beautifully executed DIY decor to the many personal touches woven throughout the day that truly reflected Tylor and Michelle as a couple. Samson the corgi gets a special mention for being unbelievably cute in his little bowtie. The cherry on top was when Michelle's bridesmaid and our fellow photographer Sandra aka Lil Hendy (from Life Is Beautiful Photography), Dave (DJ Alpha) and Kassandra (from Unmistakably You) donned thrifted fur coats and glasses and got together to form the greatest wedding rap group to ever rap. The personalized and hilarious tribute to Michelle and Tylor had everyone laughing was the perfect way to kick off an evening of fun. It was such a joy to be a small part of this special day - special thanks to my awesome second shooter Priya Tharmaseelan for tagging along! 

Here are some favourites.

London Ontario Wedding Photographer | Ashlee & Ross' Brescia Wedding

This misty Spring day was pure perfection. Ashlee and Ross exchanged vows in front of beautiful Brescia University College and enjoyed the rest of their evening in the most lavishly decorated reception space. Decor & More did an incredible job with every detail, from the florals to the stunning table settings to the personalized succulent favours. Not to mention the cocktail area, transformed into a beautiful lounge complete with string lights and an abundance of throw pillows, for Ashlee and Ross' guests to relax with refreshments. The evening continued with heartfelt speeches and hilarious guest performances before DJ Alpha brought the entire crowd to the dance floor. Many thanks to my second shooter Melissa Pushelberg who assisted me throughout the day. It was truly a wedding to remember and I'm so happy to finally be sharing some favourites on the blog today!

London Ontario Wedding Photographer | Gail & Alex's Elm Hurst Inn Wedding

Gail and Alex planned such a lovely Autumn wedding, starting with a ceremony at the beautiful St-Luke's in-the-Garden Chapel and ending with a reception at the Elm Hurst Inn & Spa, one of my favourite venues here in Southwestern Ontario. The Fall colours were on full display, and I absolutely loved the contrast of the elegant black bridesmaids dresses against the stunning ruby and peach-toned florals. Here are some favourites from their day! (Thank you to my second shooter Priya Tharmaseelan for helping throughout the day!)

London Ontario Wedding Photographer | Elissa & Evan's Rainy Elsie Perrin Williams Estate Wedding

Today I'm reminiscing about that rainy, gloomy October day when Evan and Elissa said "I Do" at the beautiful Elsie Perrin Williams Estate. I love it when couples make their wedding day theirs, and these two planned a day that was totally unique. A first look followed by dinner, all before the candlelit outdoor ceremony that Elissa had her heart set on. I've already mentioned the rain, and rain it did. A lot. We got through most of our portraits before it really started coming down, and as dinner and speeches got started, we all kept an eye on the weather forecast as the rain kept falling. I cannot praise the staff at Elsie Perrin enough for doing everything they could to make Elissa's dream for an evening candlelit ceremony come true. From wiping down every single seat repeatedly to lighting every single tea light candle in the rain - not an easy task. As often happens, things went later than expected, and it was completely dark outside by the time we all got out for the ceremony. But everyone came together to make it happen. Guests sat on semi-wet chairs with huge smiles on their faces, not a single complaint. The officiant took out a reading light to read in the dark, and the live musicians took shelter in the gazebo. Despite it being a candlelit ceremony, there was very little light for us to work with as the only candles were on the ground. Big thanks to my second shooter, Melissa Pushelberg, for holding my video light and somehow following my signals (in the dark, no less) as I tried to direct her on where to point it while shooting is very tricky conditions (both the lack of lighting and the slippery mud!). It was truly a team effort, but seeing Elissa's huge smile made it all worth it. She got her outdoor candlelit ceremony, and everyone came away with a heartwarming story about a truly unique wedding. :)

London Ontario Wedding Photographer | Brian & Regina's Western University Engagement

6 years ago, Brian and Regina, both from Singapore, met at Western University during an exchange. Last Summer, they traveled back from Singapore to where it all began, their beloved UWO campus, to have their engagement photos taken. What an unbelievable honour it was to be chosen to photograph this very meaningful session for them. I wish them nothing but the best on their journey together!

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Gibbons Park Engagement Session
Gibbons Park Engagement Session
Gibbons Park Engagement Session
Gibbons Park Engagement Session
Gibbons Park Engagement Session
Gibbons Park Engagement Session

London Ontario Wedding Photographer | Elissa & Evan's Port Stanley Beach Engagement

Elissa and Evan's gorgeous sunset engagement session in Port Stanley last Summer was one of my favourites ever. There were storm warnings and it rained on and off all day, but the sky cleared just as we started shooting and golden hour came through in all its glory. We walked around Port Stanley a bit and stopped to take sun-soaked photos in some of my favourite spots before heading to the water for some pretty epic beach engagement photos, if I may say so myself. Elissa and Evan were totally game to get in the water, and we had so much fun shooting in the waves with the most beautiful sunset behind them. These two are simply adorable, and I'm so thrilled to finally be sharing the images from this memorable session on the blog today.

London Ontario Wedding Photographer | Beth & Shane's St-Thomas Engagement Session

I met up with Beth and Shane at Pinafore Park in St-Thomas, where we started their engagement session in the woods with their little guy Carter before heading off just the two of them. Our next stop was Hawk Cliff Woods - breathtakingly beautiful and the perfect setting with that golden hour sunlight glistening over Lake Erie. We finished our shoot in a picturesque hay field, where Beth and Shane cozied up in the back of their pickup truck as the sun continued to set. One final spontaneous stop on the side of the road produced one of my favourite shots of their session, with Beth and Shane literally walking into the sunset. An all around beautiful session that I'm so happy to be sharing favourites from today!

London Ontario Wedding Photographer | Rojin & Omar's UWO Great Hall Wedding

I absolutely loved this wedding. Rojin and Omar celebrated their wedding at the UWO Great Hall on a beautiful sunny day last Summer and I had the honour of capturing their day full of beautiful, meaningful traditions. Photographing a Persian wedding was a first for me, and I was so excited to see the ceremony spread and traditional knife dance. Every single part of their wedding day was filled with life and love and laughter. From Rojin's mother greeting her with confetti at their garden ceremony to the lively dancing to the amazing sparkler exit. As I often do (when possible), I snuck them out for a few minutes at sunset and, while we captured many beautiful portraits before their ceremony, that soft evening light just can't be beat. I'm so happy to be sharing this gorgeous UWO campus wedding on the blog today. Here are some favourites from a vibrant day full of sweet moments.

Photographer: Raw Footage Photography (Sophie Sheldrick)

Second Shooter / Assistant: Lea Legg

Venue: UWO Great Hall

Florist / Decorator: Rossini Floral (Russell Rossini)

Dj: Dj PS

Baked Goods: Papa Pastry & Cafe

 

London Ontario Wedding Photographer | Kate & Matt's Elm Hurst Wedding

Kate and Matt's beautiful Elm Hurst Wedding was such a joy to document. From their intimate first look to their dreamy outdoor ceremony tucked away in the woods behind Elm Hurst to their bonus sunset portrait time, their entire day was perfectly planned and beautifully executed. The Elm Hurst is one of my favourite venues - everything is in one place, and it is stunning, full of charm, and offers so many gorgeous backdrops for photos in any season. Here are some favourites from Kate and Matt's special day.

 

Second Shooter/Assistant: Orsolya Gyorgy
Decor/Flowers- Bella Wedding Rental (Viktoria)
Dress- Garber's Bridal (Maggie Sottero)
Hair and Make-up- Salon Brittash (Ashley Franco)
Cookie Favours- Christie's Cookies