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

These two crazy cats were married in the Glebe at St James Church. We then hopped into the vintage Impala and cruised into the market for some magic time with the wedding party. The rest of the day was at the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club for dinner and party time!

…Mike

The rustic Lodge is the perfect spot for a late summer wedding, and Julianna and Joe were fortunate enough to enjoy great weather the whole day for their wedding.

…Mike

I hope you guys are enjoying your honeymoon! Here are a few to make you smile until you’re back home…more to come …Mike

Jessica and Dave were married on the shores of her family cottage in Calabogie. From start to end, these two were so much fun and clearly belonged together.

We did Magic Time before the ceremony, which mean they got to see each other privately. I’m a big proponent of this for a few reasons, but here is how Jessica felt about it:

We drove to an outdoor location (sepa­rately, to build the antic­i­pation). I arrived first, to take a hiding spot. Dave arrived and when came around the corner…it was really special to see each other for the first time and actually enjoy the moment. And despite our private “first look,” we were still emotional when meeting on the aisle! The ceremony was surreal, a blur, but we clearly remember our “first look” in that quiet moment, just the two of us.

We messed around in the barn for a bit longer…such a great location, how could we not!



Then it was ceremony time



This is what happens when you forget to put out the rose petals before the ceremony
After that, it was one big party. I don’t think Dave stopped smiling the entire day!

Congrats guys!

…Mike