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

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

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:

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

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

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

…Mike

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

…Mike

Kim and Dennis were married at the NAC

…Mike