The latest entry in the Favourite Image project is from Ann, who writes:

“It was really hard to pick a favorite because different photos appealed to us for different reasons. But we love the texture and tone of this photo. It also just “feels” like that night felt, when we walked outside into the courtyard. It was twilight. We were shaking a little bit from the excitement of the ceremony. And from the cold. But the world seemed very still, very silent.”

For me, the best shot of the daywas taken looking down over the market. I like how this image has an historic feel to it, even if there are modern cars in it

…Mike

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Martine + Stephen

Martine and Stephen have had 6 sessions so far in addition to their wedding, so this was an extra hard for them. But they managed to do it:

“This was a very difficult decision as you’ve captured so many important moments in our lives, from our wedding day to our preg­nancies and two wonderful kids. We think though that our favorite is this one of Griffin as you captured the essence of who he was as a baby.

“From our very first ultra­sound, he always kept his hands in or around his mouth– his source of comfort. He did this so much at every ultra­sound that it was very difficult for us to ever get a good look at his cleft lip and palate before he was born. For quite a few months after he was born he still found a lot of comfort in this.”

My favourite image was from a session a few years earlier, when their daughter Leah was as old as Griffin was in the previous photo. Here she is, taking comfort in Daddy’s touch:

What a cutie!

…Mike

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Shannon and Dave picked one of my personal faves:

“Picking ONE is tough… but I’ll go with the first image that jumped into my mind when I got your request: there’s a shot of Dave & I in the parking garage (just our faces really) with a pigeon sitting on the level above us… Dave and I are looking out towards the skyline and the buildings on Sussex.

It’s such a unique “wedding photo”, and I really feel it captured the idea of embarking on a wide open journey together, which is how Dave and I view our lives together.

That day was a complete mix of calmness, nervous excitement, love, joy and gratitude…something about the compo­sition of that shot reminds me of all those emotions, and the hope that we have for our future. It takes the focus off the dress, the tux, the flowers… all the extras… I feel the photo is not only of us, but who we are.”

I think this wedding was one of my favourites for many reasons, not the least of which was the trust and faith Dave and Shannon placed in me. This lead us to create some of my favourite images from the whole year! But picking my favourite, I’ll go with this one:

Both Shannon and Dave have a strong faith in each other. That morning, Shannon was getting ready at the Westin, with a window facing the canal and the Congress Centre. The plan was to get together and take the magic time photos (this is what I call the time when the couple and I go and create the cool stuff) before the wedding. So the guys arrived at the hotel, but I thought it would be a neat photo to take a picture of them from the hotel room. I asked Shannon to call Dave, and told them what I had in mind.

Dave could not see Shannon,and didn’t have any idea what room she was in…he just knew she was there. When Shannon put her hand up on the glass, it completed their connection. That kind of faith in each other is difficult to get in a photo­graph, but I think did it in this one. That coupled with the graphic elements make this my favourite from their wedding.

…Mike

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“Just one, eh? Well, Bruce and I probably disagree on the favourite, but since you sent this to me and not him, I get to choose. Mwa-ha-ha-ha!!!

Without question, my favourite image is the “bubble” picture. When I first saw it, it made my day.

I love it because Katherine’s face is so bright and full of joy, her eyes are sparkling, and she seems so pleased with herself. I love it because she doesn’t do that anymore, and this picture has captured this moment in time.

When I look at this image, I think back to her playing with her toys, stopping to suddenly go, “Mmmm-aaaa, mmmm-aaaa,” as she made bubbles with her little mouth. It was serious business to her, and she seemed fasci­nated by her ability to do it.

I love it because she is young and beautiful.”

For the first time, my favourite image is the same one that was picked by the clients I have nothing to add!

…Mike

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Marlene writes:

“As we planned our wedding, one of the top most important things on our list of things to do was to find a good photog­rapher. As we began our search we quickly noticed the high costs of photog­raphy. Then we found you and we knew what we wanted regardless the costs. And it was worth every penny!

Our favourite is this one”

“This is a beau­tiful photo we absolutely love. The favorite among many, the one photo that truly says I love you today, tonight, and forever. A magical evening that was captured not only in memory but a single photograph.”

Thank you. You’re the best!

I like strong graphic elements to images, so this one won out as my fave:

Louie-Rene ducked under a staircase, and the light was just right, and suits his expression. Love it!

…Mike

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