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Welcome to our blog where we share everything from recent weddings and engagements, to our amazing adventures as a family of four. When we aren’t photographing weddings, our family is traveling the world, decorating our new home in Ottawa, Ontario or snuggled up watching movies with our basset hound, Georgia. We love working with joyous couples and absolutely cannot wait to tell your story!

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When I was 19, I wasn’t looking for my forever relationship. I was happily enjoying adventures with friends, focusing on my studies and soaking in family time.  But then, my future husband walked into my life.  Life has such a funny way of surprising you! He was so sweet, incredibly shy and had a heart […]

My Real Life 2008 Wedding Day And The One I’d Plan in 2020

February 23, 2020

I just loved being a part of Jessica and Josh’s Spring Strathmere wedding – it was so full of joy, laughter and happy tears! And being able to photograph all of the gorgeous details whether it was Strathmere’s picturesque grounds or the floral invitation suite created by Jessica was a treat as well. Jessica and […]

Jessica and Josh’s Soft Purple Strathmere Spring Wedding

February 6, 2020

As a photographer, I’ve experienced hundreds of weddings. I’ve seen some of the most astounding celebrations the world has to offer and, unfortunately, some of the most panicked brides when something went wrong.  The truth is that there is always a chance something is forgotten or someone is late, but there are plenty of ways […]

My Top 10 Tips For Brides on their Wedding Day

February 2, 2020

Laura and Calvin had a blush and white summer wedding at Stonefields Estate with a welcoming rustic aesthetic. The couple incorporated so many personal details to make their wedding day truly their own. Laura carefully planned various shades of soft pinks throughout her wedding including the sparkling Badley Mischka bridal shoes to the tones of […]

Laura and Calvin’s Blush Stonefield’s Estate Wedding

January 16, 2020

“My guide to what now?” – You, exactly one second ago. And you’re not alone! Photographers, especially ones who specialize in weddings toss the term “flat lay” around all the time, but what are they even? Simply put, a flat lay is a carefully thought out spread of some of the tiny details that, when […]

Your Guide To Wedding Flat Lay Photos

January 12, 2020

Teaching all brides how they can have the best getting ready photos on their wedding day

How To Capture Magazine-Worthy Getting Ready Photos

November 26, 2019

I loved being back at Evermore for Maxime and Corey’s Fall wedding! Evermore has quickly become one of my all-time favorite wedding venues, and it is easy to see why. The grounds change quite a bit with the seasons, so there is always a different look and feel each time I’m there. Maxime and Corey […]

Maxime and Corey’s Evermore Wedding

November 26, 2019

We just loved being a part of Daphnee and Greg’s TwentyTwo by the Westin wedding – it was so full of joy and laughter! And being able to photograph all of the gorgeous details created by Wedecor was a treat as well. Daphnee and Greg chose early September for their wedding, which is a beautiful […]

Daphnee and Greg’s TwentyTwo Wedding

November 26, 2019

A photographer is SO much more than the pictures they take! And when it comes to wedding photography, finding your perfect photographer is not only more complicated but infinitely more important than for any other photo session in your life.  When it comes to wedding days, there are no do-overs or retakes. If a photo […]

How to Land Your Dream Wedding Photographer

November 25, 2019

Let’s be real: if you want to draw out some strong opinions in brides and photographers alike, there’s no conversation like the one surrounding wedding day first looks. Some photographers believe they vastly improve a day of timeline, while others think they rush the early portion of the day. Some brides enjoy the idea of […]

Should You Plan a First Look?

November 25, 2019

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