I knew I wanted to work with her the instant I met her.  There is no denying her beauty, but it was more than that.  There was an instant connection, as though we had known each other for years.  Alina came in with her mom, who is  her best friend, for our first meeting and it was such a fun, inspiring meeting,  we barely spoke of photographs or weddings.  We spoke of family, love, the meaning of life, you know, the typical girls night, right!? lol.   Alina was so excited for her wedding, so excited to marry Jordan and so excited for the photography magic we were going to create, which is the best part for me.  Well truthfully the best part was that she was so excited to work with ME…  so the feeling was mutual and a beautiful friendship ensued.

The  wedding day finally came  and that week I wasn’t in good health. Fortunately Alina was a dream, she was more worried for me and my health, than anything else.  But I was more then fine to power through. Mind over matter is my motto!!  I also had a power team with me, so we felt the love and we were taken such good care of.

So here we are, one of the most inspiring weddings of 2014, for me. All because of the bond we had developed,  the magic we created and the memories we made. We laughed, they partied, we all got rained on, we ran, we laughed some more, we photographed, we loved.  It felt like a big family affair, that we too were a part of.

The best part, well the second best part, is that Alina loves her photos and loves me a bit more because of it.

I love my job …  (even if I’m under the weather ;))

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Dress: Maggie Sottero – Sinders 

Makeup artist: Elissa Lahti – Ottawa Makeup Artists 

(ps: Alina’s makeup was flawless, great work Elissa, the red lipstick was perfection xo)

Decorator and Flowers: Moonlight Rentals

String Trio: Trevor and his band, Pulse Entertainment

Wedding Soundtrack:

Processional: Blue Tango, Ave Maria, Panis Anelicus
Introductions: You and Me – Light House
First dance: You are the best thing – Ray Montagne
Last Song: Take Me Home – Cash Cash, Bebe Rexha

Alina & Jordan:

  • What was the most memorable part of your day?    Hanging out with Jordan and the entire wedding party at the Russian Tea Room
  • One word to describe your first thought when you saw each other?  Lucky
  • What was your inspiration for your wedding?  Love, romance, light, airy  
  • Any advice for future bride and grooms?  Enjoy the day it goes by too quickly.  Don’t focus on perfection, the perfection is in every moment that day
  • Funniest memory of your wedding day?  The groomsmen giving Jordan a high-five walking into the ceremony
  • If you could do anything different what would you change?  Absolutely Nothing
  • Where did you go on your honeymoon?   Quebec City

 

Her beauty is as natural and effortless as their love.  Yes, they make my job very easy and sooo much fun! We had such a great time together.  I love their natural laughter, the scrunch in the nose smile, the sweetness of a kiss on the forehead.
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Marilyn and Charbel are set to wed TOMORROW !!! We are so excited to spend the day with them and their families.  Enjoy these engagement pics as we get our gear ready for the big day :).  Love incorporating personal things our couples love in our shoots, so that they in turn love the photos even more !!PINIMAGEPINIMAGE

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Kathy

I am just a tad excited for tomorrow, as I get to photograph this couple’s wedding !!.  I photographed Mike and Casey last month at her parents’ gorgeous home.  I was spoiled with such a variety of  ‘props’,clearly I was in heaven.  Props like a gorgeous broken vintage truck (so fun !!!), and old water alley and play structure (where the they used to play as kids), and these eyes… Casey’s eyes are basically my favourite prop.

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This truck was dreamy, the sunlight was just wow. Felt like I was on a movie set !

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Much love, and see you TOMORROW !!!

Kathy

Meet Anika and Mike! They are getting married this month, wow this summer has flown by hasn’t it !!.  We walked around downtown looking for fun inspiration, it was easy to find with these three (Tyson included, their adorable fur baby), Enjoy !

Doubles… getting a tad experimental and giddy about these
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I love a great hair flip, Anika and I got to practicing, for wedding perfection
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Tyson … the scene stealer !!
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Anika and Mike love running, it is a big part of their lives, so I wanted to incorporate that in a fun way
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Be safe, happy, healthy and loved

Kathy