![You won't for a second convince me that just because your wedding isn't at a big, fancy venue that it can't be gorgeous, romantic, and magical. Cass & Alex's backyard wedding was perfect and their first dance was one of my favourite parts of the whole day, but I'm a sucker for string lights. 😍😍😍]()
You won't for a second convince me that just because your wedding isn't at a big, fancy venue that it can't be gorgeous, romantic, and magical. Cass & Alex's backyard wedding was perfect and their first dance was one of my favourite parts of the whole day, but I'm a sucker for string lights. 😍😍😍 ![After postponing their wedding from the fall to the winter, Jodie & Erin decided that rather than postponing their marriage again, going ahead with their wedding on a smaller scale was right for them. It was the most beautiful winter wedding day. Their love and connection were palpable, their ceremony was beautiful, funny, and featured both a kids book and maple syrup. Their closest family and friends were there to support them and at the end of the day they were elated to be MARRIED! Don't get me wrong. I LOVE a big, fancy wedding, but a small backyard micro wedding is just as special, if not more. ❤ #engaged #engagement #brides #bridestobe #kwwedding #kwawesome #kitchenerbride #kwweddingphotographer #samesexwedding #loveislove #marriageequality #gaywedding #lgbtwedding #lgbtq2 #elopement #OWAshare #wrunited #kitchener #kitchenerwaterloo #kitchenerphotographer #kitchenerontario #dtkitchener #kitchenerweddingphotographer #kitchenerwaterloocambridge #kitchenerwedding #kitchenerphotography #kitchenerevents #kitchenerbrides #waterlooregion #uptownwaterloo]()
After postponing their wedding from the fall to the winter, Jodie & Erin decided that rather than postponing their marriage again, going ahead with their wedding on a smaller scale was right for them. It was the most beautiful winter wedding day. Their love and connection were palpable, their ceremony was beautiful, funny, and featured both a kids book and maple syrup. Their closest family and friends were there to support them and at the end of the day they were elated to be MARRIED! Don't get me wrong. I LOVE a big, fancy wedding, but a small backyard micro wedding is just as special, if not more. ❤ #engaged #engagement #brides #bridestobe #kwwedding #kwawesome #kitchenerbride #kwweddingphotographer #samesexwedding #loveislove #marriageequality #gaywedding #lgbtwedding #lgbtq2 #elopement #OWAshare #wrunited #kitchener #kitchenerwaterloo #kitchenerphotographer #kitchenerontario #dtkitchener #kitchenerweddingphotographer #kitchenerwaterloocambridge #kitchenerwedding #kitchenerphotography #kitchenerevents #kitchenerbrides #waterlooregion #uptownwaterloo ![I love seeing the joy on my kiddos face while he's enjoying the outdoors without a bulky snowsuit on (finally!). I can't wait to capture your happy family memories in the sun this spring, even if your adorable doggo isn't as behaved as you'd like 😂 DM me to book your spring family session today! #internationalpuppyday]()
I love seeing the joy on my kiddos face while he's enjoying the outdoors without a bulky snowsuit on (finally!). I can't wait to capture your happy family memories in the sun this spring, even if your adorable doggo isn't as behaved as you'd like 😂 DM me to book your spring family session today! #internationalpuppyday ![Hey pandemic pal!
If you're new here, I'm Ben. Every once in a while I make an effort to show up with the same level of vulnerability and authenticity I want from my clients during their sessions with me. So here goes:
These last 12 months have been, in a lot of ways, a total dumpster fire 🔥. But in other ways, it's been exactly what I needed. The mental, emotional, and financial toll this pandemic has caused me and others was unfathomable a year ago. It's all been so difficult and overwhelming. But I haven't given up trying my best through it all.
2019 was my busiest year of business to date and truthfully between that, parenting, and buying a house, I experienced some major burnout at the end of my wedding season 💀. So as much as I miss it, a forced extended break from shooting weddings every weekend has really given me a chance to recharge my creative batteries. All the extra time at home has given me a chance to spend SO much extra time with my 2-year-old son, Rylan and my wife, Kat. Not being out shooting as much had allowed me to take a look at the photography business I've spent the last decade building and confront what I've let sit on the back burner for WAY too long and look for ways to improve. I've had more time for education on: how to be a more inclusive business, how to provide a more valuable client experience, and most of all how better to understand and communicate the value of how I serve my clients. My to-do list is way longer now than it was before I started this journey, but the new clarity and direction I have now is invaluable 😍. Though I've been much quieter here lately, it's because I've been so focused on making behind-the-scenes improvements so that I can come back stronger than ever. Plus, I've been busy with double dad duty, now that my newborn son, Kyden is here!
I can't wait to see where this renewed focus, direction, and creative energy will take my wedding photography business. Thank you, as always, for trusting me with capturing your precious memories. ❤ Stay well, friend.]()
Hey pandemic pal! If you're new here, I'm Ben. Every once in a while I make an effort to show up with the same level of vulnerability and authenticity I want from my clients during their sessions with me. So here goes: These last 12 months have been, in a lot of ways, a total dumpster fire 🔥. But in other ways, it's been exactly what I needed. The mental, emotional, and financial toll this pandemic has caused me and others was unfathomable a year ago. It's all been so difficult and overwhelming. But I haven't given up trying my best through it all. 2019 was my busiest year of business to date and truthfully between that, parenting, and buying a house, I experienced some major burnout at the end of my wedding season 💀. So as much as I miss it, a forced extended break from shooting weddings every weekend has really given me a chance to recharge my creative batteries. All the extra time at home has given me a chance to spend SO much extra time with my 2-year-old son, Rylan and my wife, Kat. Not being out shooting as much had allowed me to take a look at the photography business I've spent the last decade building and confront what I've let sit on the back burner for WAY too long and look for ways to improve. I've had more time for education on: how to be a more inclusive business, how to provide a more valuable client experience, and most of all how better to understand and communicate the value of how I serve my clients. My to-do list is way longer now than it was before I started this journey, but the new clarity and direction I have now is invaluable 😍. Though I've been much quieter here lately, it's because I've been so focused on making behind-the-scenes improvements so that I can come back stronger than ever. Plus, I've been busy with double dad duty, now that my newborn son, Kyden is here! I can't wait to see where this renewed focus, direction, and creative energy will take my wedding photography business. Thank you, as always, for trusting me with capturing your precious memories. ❤ Stay well, friend. ![What a treat! After months of my camera collecting dust, I was able to capture Jodie & Erin's gorgeous backyard #microwedding. It wasn't the big indoor gathering they'd planned for September 2020, but by safely staying outdoors and physically distanced, the newlyweds made their wedding dreams come true with their closest family and friends there in person, and everyone else watching from home, via their live stream. To read more about how much I love intimate weddings, check out my blog post all about what makes a wedding like this special in surprising ways. Link in bio.
#engaged2021 #engagedAF #engagement #microwedding #backyardwedding #kwwedding #kwawesome #kitchenerbride #kwweddingphotographer #covidbride #loveisnotcancelled #postponedontcancel #samesexwedding #loveislove #lgbtq2 #lgbtqwedding #OWAshare]()
What a treat! After months of my camera collecting dust, I was able to capture Jodie & Erin's gorgeous backyard #microwedding. It wasn't the big indoor gathering they'd planned for September 2020, but by safely staying outdoors and physically distanced, the newlyweds made their wedding dreams come true with their closest family and friends there in person, and everyone else watching from home, via their live stream. To read more about how much I love intimate weddings, check out my blog post all about what makes a wedding like this special in surprising ways. Link in bio. #engaged2021 #engagedAF #engagement #microwedding #backyardwedding #kwwedding #kwawesome #kitchenerbride #kwweddingphotographer #covidbride #loveisnotcancelled #postponedontcancel #samesexwedding #loveislove #lgbtq2 #lgbtqwedding #OWAshare ![Kyden Oliver Connor Lariviere was born on February 18th at 4:33pm, weighing 7lb10oz and measuring 51cm long. Baby is very calm, and doing well. After a short (felt like forever though) stay in the NICU to treat low blood sugars, as of last night, we're all home. Kat's recovering well and Rylan's enjoying his new role as big brother. ❤]()
Kyden Oliver Connor Lariviere was born on February 18th at 4:33pm, weighing 7lb10oz and measuring 51cm long. Baby is very calm, and doing well. After a short (felt like forever though) stay in the NICU to treat low blood sugars, as of last night, we're all home. Kat's recovering well and Rylan's enjoying his new role as big brother. ❤ ![Why is booking a photographer so hard?
You have to decide how much value you place on images that don't exist yet. That's not easy.
Here are some things to consider when deciding what photography is worth to you:
1. Think about some of the photos you currently have that mean the world to you. The photos we hold closest to our hearts are often those connected to happy moments with our loved ones.
2. When I see the photos people in my network post each year to celebrate birthdays, and anniversaries, or to commemorate a loved one who has passed, they often use either family snapshots taken decades ago, or recent professional photos from weddings.
3. Will future generations of your family have a way to feel connected to who you are and this time in your life? Do you think your great-great-grandchildren are likely to view your captured moments on a screen, or printed on paper?
The photos you're soon to have captured might be some images you will cherish for a lifetime, and may even outlast you. Life is short and unpredictable. Do you have photos that remind you of the good times with each of the special people In your life?
Remember: Think of photography as a lifetime investment to determine its worth to you.
Tell me about a photo that means the world to you.
#kitchener #kitchenerwaterloo #kitchenerphotographer #kitchenerontario #dtkitchener #kitchenerweddingphotographer #kitchenerwaterloocambridge #kitchenerwedding #kitchenerphotography #kitchenerevents #kitchenerbrides #engaged #feyonce #wereengaged #engagedAF #futuremrandmrs #elopement #OWAshare #wrunited]()
Why is booking a photographer so hard? You have to decide how much value you place on images that don't exist yet. That's not easy. Here are some things to consider when deciding what photography is worth to you: 1. Think about some of the photos you currently have that mean the world to you. The photos we hold closest to our hearts are often those connected to happy moments with our loved ones. 2. When I see the photos people in my network post each year to celebrate birthdays, and anniversaries, or to commemorate a loved one who has passed, they often use either family snapshots taken decades ago, or recent professional photos from weddings. 3. Will future generations of your family have a way to feel connected to who you are and this time in your life? Do you think your great-great-grandchildren are likely to view your captured moments on a screen, or printed on paper? The photos you're soon to have captured might be some images you will cherish for a lifetime, and may even outlast you. Life is short and unpredictable. Do you have photos that remind you of the good times with each of the special people In your life? Remember: Think of photography as a lifetime investment to determine its worth to you. Tell me about a photo that means the world to you. #kitchener #kitchenerwaterloo #kitchenerphotographer #kitchenerontario #dtkitchener #kitchenerweddingphotographer #kitchenerwaterloocambridge #kitchenerwedding #kitchenerphotography #kitchenerevents #kitchenerbrides #engaged #feyonce #wereengaged #engagedAF #futuremrandmrs #elopement #OWAshare #wrunited ![Micro Weddings. So hot right now.
I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy at home right now, but if you're planning to get married soon after the lockdown is lifted, a micro wedding might be the best way to go. Allison & Daniel had a quiet, intimate backyard ceremony in November. Their immediate families watched the sunset ceremony, masked and from a safe distance from each other. The golden glow of the dozens of candles lining the pathway and string lights on the fence brought an extra oomph of romance to the experience.
If you want to read more about how a smaller guest list could benefit your wedding, check out my blog - Link in bio.
#engaged2021 #engagedAF #engagement #microwedding #kwwedding #kwawesome #kitchenerbride #kwweddingphotographer #covidwedding #covidbride #loveisnotcancelled #postponedontcancel]()
Micro Weddings. So hot right now. I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy at home right now, but if you're planning to get married soon after the lockdown is lifted, a micro wedding might be the best way to go. Allison & Daniel had a quiet, intimate backyard ceremony in November. Their immediate families watched the sunset ceremony, masked and from a safe distance from each other. The golden glow of the dozens of candles lining the pathway and string lights on the fence brought an extra oomph of romance to the experience. If you want to read more about how a smaller guest list could benefit your wedding, check out my blog - Link in bio. #engaged2021 #engagedAF #engagement #microwedding #kwwedding #kwawesome #kitchenerbride #kwweddingphotographer #covidwedding #covidbride #loveisnotcancelled #postponedontcancel ![The more I photograph people, the more I realize that what I'm searching to capture most of all is CONNECTION. Sure I want those people to look their best and beautiful backdrops and flattering light, but the thing that makes me feel something as I look through my lens is authentic human connection.
I guide couples through a process that allows them to relax, and focus on each other instead of the camera. I give them direction, rather than poses, which allow them to connect with each other in a way that comes across beautifully in an image. In the end, the experience is fun for them and their photos feel genuine.
I photographed Allison & Daniel's micro wedding on a cold November day. If you want to learn more about what I love about micro weddings, read my blog post. (Link in bio)
#newyearseveengagement #engaged2021 #engagedAF #engagement #microwedding #kwwedding #kwawesome #kitchenerbride #kwweddingphotographer #OWAshare #covidbride #loveisnotcancelled #postponedontcancel]()
The more I photograph people, the more I realize that what I'm searching to capture most of all is CONNECTION. Sure I want those people to look their best and beautiful backdrops and flattering light, but the thing that makes me feel something as I look through my lens is authentic human connection. I guide couples through a process that allows them to relax, and focus on each other instead of the camera. I give them direction, rather than poses, which allow them to connect with each other in a way that comes across beautifully in an image. In the end, the experience is fun for them and their photos feel genuine. I photographed Allison & Daniel's micro wedding on a cold November day. If you want to learn more about what I love about micro weddings, read my blog post. (Link in bio) #newyearseveengagement #engaged2021 #engagedAF #engagement #microwedding #kwwedding #kwawesome #kitchenerbride #kwweddingphotographer #OWAshare #covidbride #loveisnotcancelled #postponedontcancel ![Weddings looked a little different this year and many were postponed to next year. I'm optimistic that 2021 will be more hopeful for all of us, but especially for those planning a wedding. I look forward to experiencing more of the unique joy of micro weddings in 2021 and with any luck, some bigger celebrations too! Congrats to all the couples who got engaged in 2020. Better times are ahead! Happy New Year! 🎆🥂
#newyearseve #newyearsengagement #farewell2020 #engaged2020 #engagedAF #engagement #microwedding #kwwedding #kwawesome #kitchenerbride #kwweddingphotographer #OWAshare #covidbride #loveisnotcancelled #postponedontcancel]()
Weddings looked a little different this year and many were postponed to next year. I'm optimistic that 2021 will be more hopeful for all of us, but especially for those planning a wedding. I look forward to experiencing more of the unique joy of micro weddings in 2021 and with any luck, some bigger celebrations too! Congrats to all the couples who got engaged in 2020. Better times are ahead! Happy New Year! 🎆🥂 #newyearseve #newyearsengagement #farewell2020 #engaged2020 #engagedAF #engagement #microwedding #kwwedding #kwawesome #kitchenerbride #kwweddingphotographer #OWAshare #covidbride #loveisnotcancelled #postponedontcancel ![As 2020 comes to an end, I'm reflecting on the strangest year of my life. It's been challenging in so many ways. I miss my family and friends, I miss hugs, I miss eating in a restaurant and seeing live performances. I've felt levels of stress that affected me in ways I've never experienced and I'm certainly feeling the financial strain of a mostly cancelled wedding season. I've felt guilt for the days when Kat and I have been so busy with work that Rylan has had to play on his own for most of the day.
However, I'm proud to know that I'm getting through the stress and the change in routine. I'm learning how to balance working and childcare and I'm reassuring myself that business will pick back up eventually. Over the last several years of business, I've become so focused on the couples and families who have invited me to capture moments of their lives that a lot of the steps I've wanted to take to nurture my business have been pushed to the backburner. I've invested more time to pull some of those tasks forward, learning some new skills, and pouring in SO MUCH behind-the-scenes work. I'm hoping that by really investing in my marketing and client experience to rebuild the foundation of this little photography business that when things get back to normal, I can touch the lives of more of you lovely humans and provide the very best experience possible.
Though this list is much shorter this year than it was meant to be, I'm so grateful to those who I've been able to work with this year. I'm proud of all of the couples who have learned to adapt, postpone, and reimagine their weddings with grace. I look forward to 2021 with hope. I'm optimistic that many of the activities we have sacrificed this year that brings joy to our lives will become safe again, I look forward to working more, to seeing family more and for us to welcome Rylan's baby brother to the family in just a couple of months.
I wish you all a safe, and relaxing holiday season and lots of celebrate in 2021!
#WhistleBear #WhistleBearWedding #Engaged2020 #EngagedAF #CovidWedding #CambridgeWedding #CambridgeBride #CambridgeWeddingPhotographer #OWAshare #ChristmasEngagement #ChristmasEveEngagement]()
As 2020 comes to an end, I'm reflecting on the strangest year of my life. It's been challenging in so many ways. I miss my family and friends, I miss hugs, I miss eating in a restaurant and seeing live performances. I've felt levels of stress that affected me in ways I've never experienced and I'm certainly feeling the financial strain of a mostly cancelled wedding season. I've felt guilt for the days when Kat and I have been so busy with work that Rylan has had to play on his own for most of the day. However, I'm proud to know that I'm getting through the stress and the change in routine. I'm learning how to balance working and childcare and I'm reassuring myself that business will pick back up eventually. Over the last several years of business, I've become so focused on the couples and families who have invited me to capture moments of their lives that a lot of the steps I've wanted to take to nurture my business have been pushed to the backburner. I've invested more time to pull some of those tasks forward, learning some new skills, and pouring in SO MUCH behind-the-scenes work. I'm hoping that by really investing in my marketing and client experience to rebuild the foundation of this little photography business that when things get back to normal, I can touch the lives of more of you lovely humans and provide the very best experience possible. Though this list is much shorter this year than it was meant to be, I'm so grateful to those who I've been able to work with this year. I'm proud of all of the couples who have learned to adapt, postpone, and reimagine their weddings with grace. I look forward to 2021 with hope. I'm optimistic that many of the activities we have sacrificed this year that brings joy to our lives will become safe again, I look forward to working more, to seeing family more and for us to welcome Rylan's baby brother to the family in just a couple of months. I wish you all a safe, and relaxing holiday season and lots of celebrate in 2021! #WhistleBear #WhistleBearWedding #Engaged2020 #EngagedAF #CovidWedding #CambridgeWedding #CambridgeBride #CambridgeWeddingPhotographer #OWAshare #ChristmasEngagement #ChristmasEveEngagement ![My work as a wedding photographer starts long before the wedding day. I often make suggestions on how to optimize each couple's wedding photos, even before they've booked with me. While organizing Alex & Jacob's wedding timeline, I recommended that they ask the coordinator at Whistle Bear if we would have access to the gorgeous walking trails behind the clubhouse for some photos. By planning ahead, the coordinator was able to have a few golf carts set aside for us to take a chilly drive back to the trail, which was the perfect location for some romantic portraits of the newlyweds. As a part of your wedding vendor dream team, I will use my knowledge and experience to make the very best of your wedding day.
#WhistleBear #WhistleBearWedding #Engaged2020 #EngagedAF #WeddingInspo #SheSaidYes #IDo #WeddingIdeas #BestDayEver #EngagementRing #PutARingOnIt #YesToTheDress #ISaidYes #DreamWedding #FutureMrs #CambridgeWedding #CambridgeBride #CambridgeWeddingPhotographer #AlwaysABridesmaid #TheKnot #JunebugWeddings #BelovedStories #AuthenticMoments #OWAshare]()
My work as a wedding photographer starts long before the wedding day. I often make suggestions on how to optimize each couple's wedding photos, even before they've booked with me. While organizing Alex & Jacob's wedding timeline, I recommended that they ask the coordinator at Whistle Bear if we would have access to the gorgeous walking trails behind the clubhouse for some photos. By planning ahead, the coordinator was able to have a few golf carts set aside for us to take a chilly drive back to the trail, which was the perfect location for some romantic portraits of the newlyweds. As a part of your wedding vendor dream team, I will use my knowledge and experience to make the very best of your wedding day. #WhistleBear #WhistleBearWedding #Engaged2020 #EngagedAF #WeddingInspo #SheSaidYes #IDo #WeddingIdeas #BestDayEver #EngagementRing #PutARingOnIt #YesToTheDress #ISaidYes #DreamWedding #FutureMrs #CambridgeWedding #CambridgeBride #CambridgeWeddingPhotographer #AlwaysABridesmaid #TheKnot #JunebugWeddings #BelovedStories #AuthenticMoments #OWAshare ![Everything gets a little amplified on your wedding day. You get some extra butterflies, your heart beats a little faster, you cry a little harder and you laugh a little louder. When you look back at your wedding photos, all of those feelings should come rushing back. That's why I aim to capture each wedding authentically.
Congratulations Allison & Daniel!
#VictoriaPark #kitchenerwaterloo #kitchenerphotographer #kitchenerontario #dtkitchener #kitchenerweddingphotographer #kitchenerwaterloocambridge #kitchenerwedding #kitchenerphotography #microwedding #kitchenerbrides #engaged #feyonce #wereengaged #engagedAF #futuremrandmrs #elopement #OWAshare]()
Everything gets a little amplified on your wedding day. You get some extra butterflies, your heart beats a little faster, you cry a little harder and you laugh a little louder. When you look back at your wedding photos, all of those feelings should come rushing back. That's why I aim to capture each wedding authentically. Congratulations Allison & Daniel! #VictoriaPark #kitchenerwaterloo #kitchenerphotographer #kitchenerontario #dtkitchener #kitchenerweddingphotographer #kitchenerwaterloocambridge #kitchenerwedding #kitchenerphotography #microwedding #kitchenerbrides #engaged #feyonce #wereengaged #engagedAF #futuremrandmrs #elopement #OWAshare ![Alex & Jacob were one of the many couples who had to postpone their wedding this year. It was originally meant to happen in April, and their plans since then have been in a constant state of flux. I'm genuinely so happy for them that they were able to make it happen this year. Because they had to make a lot of sacrifices to fit within COVID rules, I made an extra effort to make their photos and their whole experience with me a bit more epic. Their day was truly awesome and a fantastic way to close my 2020 wedding season. Congrats newlyweds!
#silhouette #whistlebearwedding #whistlebear #cambridgewedding #cambridgebride #cambridgeweddingphotographer #covidwedding #engaged2020 #engagedAF #isaidyes #OWAshare #microwedding #covidbride #loveisnotcancelled #postponedontcancel]()
Alex & Jacob were one of the many couples who had to postpone their wedding this year. It was originally meant to happen in April, and their plans since then have been in a constant state of flux. I'm genuinely so happy for them that they were able to make it happen this year. Because they had to make a lot of sacrifices to fit within COVID rules, I made an extra effort to make their photos and their whole experience with me a bit more epic. Their day was truly awesome and a fantastic way to close my 2020 wedding season. Congrats newlyweds! #silhouette #whistlebearwedding #whistlebear #cambridgewedding #cambridgebride #cambridgeweddingphotographer #covidwedding #engaged2020 #engagedAF #isaidyes #OWAshare #microwedding #covidbride #loveisnotcancelled #postponedontcancel ![You might remember I posted about frontline hero Anna Harris and her family who received a gratitude session a few weeks ago. They invited me to meet up with them in Peterborough for their photo session. For the photo location, Anna chose the student residence at Trent University where she lived for 9 weeks, away from her family, while working as the charge nurse for the COVID unit at her hospital. We took a walk from there, toward the Trent River and came across this bridge on the side of the river that clearly hasn't been in use for quite some time, as plants are growing around and through it. With the sun shining through the fall leaves, and the rustic structure, it turned out to be the most magical location for family photos.
#gratitudesessions #kwphotographer #kwfamilyphotographer #kitchenerfamilyphotographer #kwawesome #familyportraits #fallfamilyphotos #familypics #familyfirst #familyiseveything #familyaboveall #familygoals #familyfun #mytinytribe #lovemyfam #familyouting #familytime #mywholeworld #myeverything #cutestkid #toddlertrouble #supportlocal #shopsmall]()
You might remember I posted about frontline hero Anna Harris and her family who received a gratitude session a few weeks ago. They invited me to meet up with them in Peterborough for their photo session. For the photo location, Anna chose the student residence at Trent University where she lived for 9 weeks, away from her family, while working as the charge nurse for the COVID unit at her hospital. We took a walk from there, toward the Trent River and came across this bridge on the side of the river that clearly hasn't been in use for quite some time, as plants are growing around and through it. With the sun shining through the fall leaves, and the rustic structure, it turned out to be the most magical location for family photos. #gratitudesessions #kwphotographer #kwfamilyphotographer #kitchenerfamilyphotographer #kwawesome #familyportraits #fallfamilyphotos #familypics #familyfirst #familyiseveything #familyaboveall #familygoals #familyfun #mytinytribe #lovemyfam #familyouting #familytime #mywholeworld #myeverything #cutestkid #toddlertrouble #supportlocal #shopsmall ![Story Time: At the start of Angelina & David's engagement session this past weekend, a friendly passerby could see what we were up to and stopped to give the couple some advice. He said, If you blow up your cheeks with air and release slowly before smiling for a picture, your face will look more relaxed and natural. It was so nice of a stranger to stop to try to help out a young couple make the best of their photos, however, I don't do a lot of 'look at the camera and smile' type photos. The best smiles aren't the ones you trick your face into making look natural, but the ones that are truly natural smiles. I'm looking to capture the smile you can't help but make when you're connecting with your best friend over something silly, or something you love about them, or maybe even something embarrassing that happened with them. You can use all the tricks you want to create a more natural-looking smile, but nothing beats a real, genuine moment of joy, frozen in time.
#bridetobe #engaged2020 #engagedAF #weddinginspiration #shesaidyes #ido #weddingideas #bestdayever #weddingplanning #gettingmarried #engagementring #putaringonit #yestothedress #isaidyes #dreamwedding #futuremrs #cambridgewedding #valenslakeconservationarea #cambridgeweddingphotographer #valensconservation #marriedincambridge #theknot #junebugweddings #belovedstories #authenticmoments #OWAshare]()
Story Time: At the start of Angelina & David's engagement session this past weekend, a friendly passerby could see what we were up to and stopped to give the couple some advice. He said, "If you blow up your cheeks with air and release slowly before smiling for a picture, your face will look more relaxed and natural." It was so nice of a stranger to stop to try to help out a young couple make the best of their photos, however, I don't do a lot of 'look at the camera and smile' type photos. The best smiles aren't the ones you trick your face into making look natural, but the ones that are truly natural smiles. I'm looking to capture the smile you can't help but make when you're connecting with your best friend over something silly, or something you love about them, or maybe even something embarrassing that happened with them. You can use all the tricks you want to create a more natural-looking smile, but nothing beats a real, genuine moment of joy, frozen in time. #bridetobe #engaged2020 #engagedAF #weddinginspiration #shesaidyes #ido #weddingideas #bestdayever #weddingplanning #gettingmarried #engagementring #putaringonit #yestothedress #isaidyes #dreamwedding #futuremrs #cambridgewedding #valenslakeconservationarea #cambridgeweddingphotographer #valensconservation #marriedincambridge #theknot #junebugweddings #belovedstories #authenticmoments #OWAshare ![Feel awkward in front of the camera? As someone VERY familiar with feeling awkward, I want to rescue you from that feeling during a session with me as much as I possibly can. I think distraction is the best tool to get people to relax in a situation they might not be 100% comfortable in. To help, I often ask couples about when they met. Michelle told me that after she first met Wes, he left the conversation to have a nap. 😂 I think she's (mostly) forgiven him for that. Tell me your embarrassing moment from the start of your relationship.
#engaged2020 #wereengaged #couplegoals #husbandgoals #futurehusband #futuremrs #fiance #myrock #fallengagement #weddingtips #weddingdress #weddinghair #weddingmakeup #bettertogether #fallengagementphotos #isaidyes #bridetobe #realwedding #weddingwirecanada #ontariowedding #kitchenerwedding #kitchenerbrides #waterlooregion #uptownwaterloo #OWAshare]()
Feel awkward in front of the camera? As someone VERY familiar with feeling awkward, I want to rescue you from that feeling during a session with me as much as I possibly can. I think distraction is the best tool to get people to relax in a situation they might not be 100% comfortable in. To help, I often ask couples about when they met. Michelle told me that after she first met Wes, he left the conversation to have a nap. 😂 I think she's (mostly) forgiven him for that. Tell me your embarrassing moment from the start of your relationship. #engaged2020 #wereengaged #couplegoals #husbandgoals #futurehusband #futuremrs #fiance #myrock #fallengagement #weddingtips #weddingdress #weddinghair #weddingmakeup #bettertogether #fallengagementphotos #isaidyes #bridetobe #realwedding #weddingwirecanada #ontariowedding #kitchenerwedding #kitchenerbrides #waterlooregion #uptownwaterloo #OWAshare ![I've been photographing the Gateman family since before their son, Finn, could barely walk, and again when their daughter, Savy, was crawling. And look at them now! It's truly such a privilege to photograph families year after year, and to capture how they grow and change. Big congratulations to Terra & Andrew, who are celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary this year! I'm so grateful to have the Gatemans in my life and to continue to capture the love they all share for each other.
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I've been photographing the Gateman family since before their son, Finn, could barely walk, and again when their daughter, Savy, was crawling. And look at them now! It's truly such a privilege to photograph families year after year, and to capture how they grow and change. Big congratulations to Terra & Andrew, who are celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary this year! I'm so grateful to have the Gatemans in my life and to continue to capture the love they all share for each other. #kwphotographer #kwfamilyphotographer #kitchenerfamilyphotographer #dtkitchener #uptownwaterloo #kwawesome #familyportraits #familyphotos #familypics #familyfirst #familyiseveything #familyaboveall #familygoals #familyfun #mytinytribe #lovemyfam #familyouting #familytime #mywholeworld #myeverything #cutestkid #authenticmoments #toddlertrouble #honestmotherhood #ig_motherhood #supportlocal #shopsmall ![The time of day you choose to take your photos makes all the difference. The hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset are known as golden hour or magic hour and are the two very best times of day to take portraits. The sunlight is soft, golden and hits your face at an angle that is the most flattering. If you can schedule your engagement and wedding portraits during this time, your photos will be truly magical.
This past weekend was a bit of a photo marathon, which is typical mid-October. It started on Friday evening with Meghan & Jon's golden hour engagement photos. So much fun joking around with these two.
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The time of day you choose to take your photos makes all the difference. The hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset are known as "golden hour" or "magic hour" and are the two very best times of day to take portraits. The sunlight is soft, golden and hits your face at an angle that is the most flattering. If you can schedule your engagement and wedding portraits during this time, your photos will be truly magical. This past weekend was a bit of a photo marathon, which is typical mid-October. It started on Friday evening with Meghan & Jon's golden hour engagement photos. So much fun joking around with these two. #tavistockontario #engaged2020 #engagement #shesaidyes #ido #gettingmarried #engagementring #putaringonit #isaidyes #futuremrs #kwwedding #kwawesome #countrywedding #kitchenerbride #farmwedding #kwweddingphotographer #barnwedding #theknot #junebugweddings #belovedstories #authenticmoments #OWAshare ![Anna Harris was assigned the role of charge nurse at Peterborough Regional Health Centre's COVID-19 unit in April. With three young, (amazing) kiddos at home, she made the difficult decision to move out of her home and into a student residence at Trent University for 9 weeks. Admiration doesn't begin to express how I feel about the way Anna stepped up at the height of the pandemic's first wave. I can't imagine how difficult it was for Anna to sacrifice time with her family and exposing herself daily to COVID-positive patients. She's truly a hero and I was so happy to have gifted her a family session last week.
As you might recall, back in April, during the economic shutdown, I ran a promotion as a small way to give back to the countless essential workers. During a short time, anyone who booked a family session with me would be invited to nominate an essential worker a complimentary session of the same kind. Thank you to the Harris family for everything you've sacrificed and to Anna's aunt Joanne for nominating her to receive this 'Gratitude Session.' I honestly can't think of a more deserving family to receive this gift.
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Anna Harris was assigned the role of charge nurse at Peterborough Regional Health Centre's COVID-19 unit in April. With three young, (amazing) kiddos at home, she made the difficult decision to move out of her home and into a student residence at Trent University for 9 weeks. Admiration doesn't begin to express how I feel about the way Anna stepped up at the height of the pandemic's first wave. I can't imagine how difficult it was for Anna to sacrifice time with her family and exposing herself daily to COVID-positive patients. She's truly a hero and I was so happy to have gifted her a family session last week. As you might recall, back in April, during the economic shutdown, I ran a promotion as a small way to give back to the countless essential workers. During a short time, anyone who booked a family session with me would be invited to nominate an essential worker a complimentary session of the same kind. Thank you to the Harris family for everything you've sacrificed and to Anna's aunt Joanne for nominating her to receive this 'Gratitude Session.' I honestly can't think of a more deserving family to receive this gift. #gratitudesessions is inspired by @anastasiachomlack's movement #kwphotographer #kwfamilyphotographer #kitchenerfamilyphotographer #dtkitchener #uptownwaterloo #kwawesome #familyportraits #familyphotos #familypics #familyfirst #familyiseveything #familyaboveall #familygoals #familyfun #mytinytribe #lovemyfam #familyouting #familytime #mywholeworld #myeverything #cutestkid #authenticmoments #toddlertrouble #honestmotherhood #ig_motherhood #supportlocal #shopsmall ![Some couples might be bummed about having to downsize their weddings to accommodate government restrictions, but I got some good news for you - micro weddings are AWESOME! I've been wanting to add this wedding to my blog for AGES and now is finally the time for Natalee & Justin's gorgeous micro wedding to shine. Check the link in the bio for my new blog post about how peaceful a micro wedding can be.
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Some couples might be bummed about having to downsize their weddings to accommodate government restrictions, but I got some good news for you - micro weddings are AWESOME! I've been wanting to add this wedding to my blog for AGES and now is finally the time for Natalee & Justin's gorgeous micro wedding to shine. Check the link in the bio for my new blog post about how peaceful a micro wedding can be. #engaged2020 #engagedAF #engagement #microwedding #backyardwedding #kitchenerelopement #kwwedding #kwawesome #kitchenerbride #kwweddingphotographer #OWAshare ![I've got a secret: I'm a wedding photographer, but one of my biggest priorities on a wedding day has nothing to do with photography. Along with capturing stunning, authentic moments, one of my top priorities is to help facilitate the most enjoyable experience of the day. Sometimes that means choosing to not steal the wedding couple away from their energetic reception to take a cool night photo.
However, with the rise in popularity of micro weddings this year, there are fewer guests to greet and less formalities to contend with. If there's a bit of downtime in the wedding day schedule, I have time to set up creative photo ideas that I otherwise wouldn't have time for.
Cassandra & Alex had this neat vintage car on display at their backyard micro wedding last weekend, so before leaving for the night, I took the time to set up some lights to create this styled setup that feels a bit like a still from an old movie.
Budget-conscious couples will often try to pick the smallest photography package. But remember that without a bit of extra time in the schedule to flex their creative muscles, a photographer may not be able to create more unique photos for you.
#engaged2020 #engagement #microwedding #shesaidyes #ido #elopement #bestdayever #engagementring #putaringonit #yestothedress #dreamwedding #futuremrs #kwwedding #kwawesome #countrywedding #kitchenerbride #farmwedding #kwweddingphotographer #wilmot #authenticmoments #OWAshare]()
I've got a secret: I'm a wedding photographer, but one of my biggest priorities on a wedding day has nothing to do with photography. Along with capturing stunning, authentic moments, one of my top priorities is to help facilitate the most enjoyable experience of the day. Sometimes that means choosing to not steal the wedding couple away from their energetic reception to take a cool night photo. However, with the rise in popularity of micro weddings this year, there are fewer guests to greet and less formalities to contend with. If there's a bit of downtime in the wedding day schedule, I have time to set up creative photo ideas that I otherwise wouldn't have time for. Cassandra & Alex had this neat vintage car on display at their backyard micro wedding last weekend, so before leaving for the night, I took the time to set up some lights to create this styled setup that feels a bit like a still from an old movie. Budget-conscious couples will often try to pick the smallest photography package. But remember that without a bit of extra time in the schedule to flex their creative muscles, a photographer may not be able to create more unique photos for you. #engaged2020 #engagement #microwedding #shesaidyes #ido #elopement #bestdayever #engagementring #putaringonit #yestothedress #dreamwedding #futuremrs #kwwedding #kwawesome #countrywedding #kitchenerbride #farmwedding #kwweddingphotographer #wilmot #authenticmoments #OWAshare ![Happy 3rd Wedding Anniversary to Jaime & Steven! @revivalhouse_on in Stratford was the perfect setting for their magical wedding day, three years ago today. If you're looking for a wedding venue that's elegant, but comfortable with historic charm, yet modern touches, Revival House has all that, plus incredible staff and delicious food. Plus, it's in one of the most charming Ontario towns I know of.]()
Happy 3rd Wedding Anniversary to Jaime & Steven! @revivalhouse_on in Stratford was the perfect setting for their magical wedding day, three years ago today. If you're looking for a wedding venue that's elegant, but comfortable with historic charm, yet modern touches, Revival House has all that, plus incredible staff and delicious food. Plus, it's in one of the most charming Ontario towns I know of. ![Cassandra & Alex met through Alex's mom, who set them up together on a supposed work trip - a road trip through the mountains. She saw the connection these two shared back then and knew it was meant to be.
Their wedding planning has been a rollercoaster. First, it was this year, and then it was next year, and then back to this year with fewer guests, but inside and with masks, then it was outside, with very few guests, six feet apart. It's no doubt been stressful, but it turned out to be the most spectacular wedding day. They were glowing all day long and it was such a pleasure to capture all the love and joy they were exuding. If nothing else, it proved to me what I already knew: your wedding day doesn't need to look anything like how you originally planned it for it to still be perfect in every way.
Congrats newlyweds!
#LoveIsNotCancelled #PostponeDontCancel #MicroWedding #OWAshare]()
Cassandra & Alex met through Alex's mom, who set them up together on a supposed "work trip" - a road trip through the mountains. She saw the connection these two shared back then and knew it was meant to be. Their wedding planning has been a rollercoaster. First, it was this year, and then it was next year, and then back to this year with fewer guests, but inside and with masks, then it was outside, with very few guests, six feet apart. It's no doubt been stressful, but it turned out to be the most spectacular wedding day. They were glowing all day long and it was such a pleasure to capture all the love and joy they were exuding. If nothing else, it proved to me what I already knew: your wedding day doesn't need to look anything like how you originally planned it for it to still be perfect in every way. Congrats newlyweds! #LoveIsNotCancelled #PostponeDontCancel #MicroWedding #OWAshare
