At long last here is an engagement shoot I did back in November, thankfully for us, it was much warmer than it was today.
We had fun roaming through corn fields, woods, and country roads to get these images. We had even more fun laughing at mishaps, dirty dancing lifts, and hilarious falls.
Paige and Greg, I cannot wait for your wedding next fall, enjoy!
XO
Brad, Chantelle and I ventured out into the city streets of Toronto one Saturday in September. It was sunny and warm and the places to photograph were plentiful.
We started just around the block from my house in graffiti alley, the vibrant colors added an amazing pop to the photos and offered an something interesting to the eye.
We stopped for lunch and then headed east, first to the distillery and then, to the Beach. We literally covered the city.
Without further ado here’s a sneak peak, check back next week as we head back to the high school where these two love bird first met.
She calls him “cookie” and he calls her babe, I call them perfectly in love.
Margaret and I rowed together in college (Go Hoos!) and rowing is what brought Margaret and Boban together, they worked along side one another as rowing coaches for the University of Miami. They have both moved on and they’ve done so together creating an adorable bungalow feel in their Miami Beach condo. Last weekend I escaped the cold Canadian winter and headed south for a little R&R with the hubs. Luckily we were able to pack a lot into one trip, we caught up with college friends, went to Hogwarts (and Disney), spent time with family, and to top it off, I had the pleasure of hanging out with Margaret and Boban and snapping a few engagement photos of the awesome duo.
I had full intentions of having the pair ride around on Margaret’s Vespa for the shoot, but sadly time ran short. Next time, for sure. Margaret and Boban were super easy to photograph, I think it had to do with all the laughter that came from the impromptu salsa dancing and the attempt at the Dirty Dancing lift. Regardless, we had a blast and wrapped up the day with some authentic Cuban food, so good.
In September Margaret and Boban will say their I Do’s across the Atlantic, in a town in Serbia that Cookie calls home. With any luck I’ll be there to witness the circle dancing and Serbian customs first hand.
Congratulations!
country roads and a vintage bike
April 7th, 2010Rewind seven months, it was September, fall was setting in, and the company I work for had just made a new hire and it was a girl. I was less than pleased to say the least (I much prefer the low maintenance nature of the male species). However, I was quickly won over by said new hire and the natural order of the bullpen was swiftly restored. BJC, better known as Becca Jane Chuckney, is one of the coolest chicks I know and a dear friend, and I was honored when she and Joe Dewey (fiancé extraordinaire) asked me to shoot their engagement session.
Becca and Joe had a few locations in mind, which was very helpful and took some of the pressure off of me. We started out at “dear Ole UVA” (University of Virginia) where the couple first met, we then headed west of town to Oakencroft Vineyard, the site of many picnics for the pair and, the big proposal!
Things started out slow, even rigid, but once we headed to the county and to familiar territory, the awkwardness vanished and Becca and Joe’s true personalities began to shine! Their relationship is genuine, their smiles infectious and their interactions carefree, in the moment, and undeniably in love!
Without prompting, Becca and Joe jumped on and off fences, climbed trees, played in fields, and did some creative bike riding. I feel lucky (and proud), to be able to share photos that make me happy and instantly smile, in my first ever blog post!
Thank you Becca and Joe for choosing me to capture your love, and for indulging me in my experimental vintage bike photo shoot!
Becca, you’re going to be a stunning bride, I can hardly wait for June 6th!
