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I'm a photographer, and this blog is all about sharing my work. Through the images presented here I hope you'll experience the fun, energy, honesty and emotion I have been entrusted to document.

I specialize in the photography of family history because I love to create memorable images of real life, both for you and for your entire family. If that sounds interesting, drop me a line. I’d love to talk with you.

Until then, welcome.

 

‘NAC Wedding’ Entries

ISPWP Contest Results

March 2nd, 2011  
 

Just before we left on our month-long trip to Africa I entered a few images into the quar­terly ISPWP contest. When we returned a few days ago I discovered that one from Claire and Nicholas’ wedding placed fourth in the “Bride Portrait” category!

What a nice welcome home :) And one of my personal faves too :)

…Mike

  1. Lillian wrote “A very dramatic picture. I love the shadows. Congrats.”
  2. Linda wrote “Congrats Mike! This is awesome!! And mother nature had a lovely surprise for you - welcome back! :)”
  3. Mark wrote “Mike, that's a great photo - congrats!”

Claire + Nicholas are Married

July 31st, 2010  
 

Claire and Nicholas’ wedding took place on a warm and sunny July day…and what better way to start than with a swim! I joined Claire and Nicholas at Nicholas’ secret childhood swimming hole, where they enjoyed some peaceful alone time before the activ­ities of the day took over.


While Nicholas returned to his family home to get ready…

…Claire joined her family and brides­maids at her suite in the Weston. Once ready, she was off to the Notre Dame Basilica for their ceremony in an English-style cab.




The ceremony at the Notre Dame Basilica was beautiful.






A bagpiper lead them and their guests from the Notre Dame Basilica to the National Arts Centre, where cock­tails were waiting.






Dinner and dancing followed, including a speech by the best man that was one of the greatest I have heard in all the years I have been photographing weddings.




Once the formal parts of the reception were over, we snuck outside for some nightime portraits before heading back in to party with their guests.


I had a ton of fun with you both, and wish you all the best!
…Mike

  1. Linda wrote “Miiiiiiiiiike! These are lovely! My faves are the one of Claire + Nicholas in the water from up above, the one with the view of the gorgeous basilica ceiling, and the last picture - gorgeous! :) Claire looks amazing! Congrats to the happy couple!”
  2. Krista and Steve wrote “Lovely photos!! Question: are you up in a tree taking the photos of them in the water?!”
  3. Donna wrote “Beautiful job. What a cute couple - she has such a great smile! I really love your creativity in the last two in particular.”
  4. Claire & Nicholas wrote “Thank you! We love them too. Mike should really tout his athleticism ("Mike Dickson: the photographer with all the angles")--he was everywhere that day!”

ISPWP Contest Results

November 25th, 2009  
 

I’m happy to say that I had four images place in the ISPWP fall contest :)

This fifth place image was taken at the NAC:

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This fifth place image was taken at the Ottawa Hunt and Gold club, during Jessica and Mike’s wedding:

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This one, also from Jessica and Mike’s wedding, placed eleventh in the “Pure Art” category. It was taken at the Manotic Mill.

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Finally, a photo of Courtney’s dress place seven­teenth in the “Dress” category:

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…Mike

  1. Monica wrote “Congratulations Mike! They are very creative shots! I love them all.”
  2. Zarah wrote “Congrats! That image of the NAC is quite something... and I love that image taken at Manotic Mill.”

M + M are Married

August 29th, 2009  
 

This shy couple’s wedding took place at St Joseph’s in Sandy Hill, with a reception on the Rooftop Terrace at the NAC.

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…Mike

  1. Gen wrote “Whoa! Shy, maybe...stunning, absolutely!”

Kim + Dennis are Married

August 15th, 2009  
 

Kim and Dennis were married at the NAC :)
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…Mike

  1. Gen wrote “I'm totally craving licorice now!!!!! Great pics!”
  2. Alexey wrote “Very live and amazing pictures!!!”
  3. Khrystal wrote “Awesome, Love all of Kims pics :)”
  4. Nadine C. wrote “What a beautiful couple ! Kim looks like a movie star ! Lovely !!!”

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