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Joanna + Vincent are Married!

Mike — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 20:25:46 +0000

As a photographer I tend to spend the majority of my time behind the camera, and rarely in front of it. In fact I know many photographers who really don’t like having their photo taken at all. I’m not that bad, but I will say that it does feel strange to be the one in front of the lens when you are so used to being the one pressing the button. The only way to do it is to have absolute trust in your chosen photographer…otherwise you spend the whole day second-guessing what happens and hows it’s done.

So I knew exactly how Vincent felt during the day I spent with him, documenting his wedding day with Joanna. Vincent is also a photographer, and I was very happy and honored to have the opportunity to work with them both. The weather was a bit touch and go, but all that meant was great skies and lots of hugs to stay warm…for them, not for me!

I started the day with Joanna at her home, where she got ready for the main event with her parents and sister.

We then made our way to St Patricks Church in Fallowfield for the ceremony.

Following the ceremony, we made a visit to family members that couldn’t be there in person.

After some group photos with their closest friends, we meandered around and through the Byward Market, eventually making it to the the Empire Grill for their party.

As you can see, they had a great bunch of friends there to help them celebrate.

Congrats, guys!

…Mike

A Year in Emily’s Life, Session One

Mike — Sun, 02 May 2010 18:57:01 +0000

Erika and Michael will be familiar to you if you have poked around here before, and I was very happy to hear that these two wonderful people were expecting their second child. Their previous maternity session was done in and around their home, so we put a more urban flair to their maternity session this time around. Between Majors Hill Park and the National Art Gallery, we had a blast and created some great imagery too. She was just about ready to pop, so it won’t be much longer now!

…Mike

Shirlie + David: Engaged

Mike — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:21:43 +0000

I met up with these two while they were in town over the holidays. We wandered around the market, creating some neat stuff for their engagement session. Can’t wait for your wedding guys!

Wendy + Dominic are Married

Mike — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 14:49:02 +0000

Wendy and Dominic were married by Father Joe at Blessed Sacrament, with a reception that followed at the Sheraton Hotel. We had over two hours of magic time together, so we get a huge variety of images

…Mike

Monique + Andrew

Mike — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 03:43:15 +0000

I started out with Monique at Scissors Salon in the market, and then we went back to her room at the Courtyard Marriott to get ready. I met up with Andrew and pretty much all the guests outside, and we proceeded to the Basilica on foot, though the Market, led by a bagpiper Following the service, we messed around downtown and then headed to Strathmere for the reception. Whew!

…Mike

Marcia + Dave are Married

Mike — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:27:06 +0000

I joined Marcia and Dave for an hour and a half of Magic Time after the ceremony at City Hall.

…Mike

Christina + Kent are Married

Mike — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:02:12 +0000

Christina and Kent were married today in Richmond, witht he reception at the Chateau Laurier.

…Mike