Alton Mill Arts Centre Wedding | Caledon Ontario

Alton Mill Arts Centre Wedding  | Caledon Ontario

This wedding had it all - yet was so simple and intimate and perfect. The Alton Mill Art Centre in Caledon was the setting for this intimate and trendy wedding! 

Holi Powder Family Photo Shoot and some Tips to Make it Awesome

Here are some quick tips if you plan to do a session with coloured Holi Powder. 

Tip #1 - Just Buy It! At first I was not able to find it in stores, only for a really high price on Amazon, so I googled and found a ton of recipes online for DIY Holi Powder.  FIVE days later, I made about 6 bags of it and let me tell you, it was a P.I.T.A.  Plus, I followed a recipe that used flour, and flour does not stick when its dry, so when we threw it, it did practically nothing.  Good thing about 3 days before the shoot my friend messaged me and offered to give me a ton of bags of the real stuff.  Buy the real stuff, it sticks to skin and is super vibrant and awesome! 

Baby Callum Sneak Peeks | Newmarket Lifestyle Newborn Photographer

Baby Callum Sneak Peeks | Newmarket Lifestyle Newborn Photographer

I don't usually post until I have the whole gallery done, but this little man is so stinking adorable I wanted to share a few RIGHT NOW!! I did shoot most of Callum's gallery with film, so while we wait for those scans to come back, lets enjoy the instant gratification of digital :)

Planning for Awesome Getting Ready Photos

Planning for Awesome Getting Ready Photos

If you have your photographer document the part of your wedding day when you are getting ready for your wedding, you may want to keep in mind a few tips to make those images just as amazing as your portraits.  Getting ready images are an important part of your wedding day, and sometimes some of my favourite moments. Since my goal is to shoot the real moments and authenticity of your day, getting ready images are often some of my most favourite images.   Everyone is starting to buzz with excitement at this time, realizing what is about to happen!

 

Read more for Tips and Tricks to awesome Getting Ready Photos!

How to Include your Groom in Wedding Planning - Stress Free Wedding Planning

How to Include your Groom in Wedding Planning - Stress Free Wedding Planning

Today's Stress-Free Friday post is all about including your man in the wedding plans.

COMMUNICATE – the number one tip I can give you is to communicate BEFORE you start planning. Sit down and discuss what aspects of your wedding day are most important to both of you, what you can do without, and share the vision you each have for your perfect wedding day.

My Favourite Part of Every Wedding Day is....

My Favourite Part of Every Wedding Day is....

What is your favourite part of a wedding? Personally I love that moment when the couple realizes they just tied the knot!

Do both sides of our wedding party need to be equally matched? | Stress Free Wedding Planning

Do both sides of our wedding party need to be equally matched? | Stress Free Wedding Planning

Today's Stress-Free Friday Tip answers the question - Do I need to have an even number of attendants in my wedding party? The answer is no. 

Read on to find out solutions to common stressors when planning a wedding with an odd number of Bridesmaids or Groomsmen. 

Newmarket Engagement Photography | Alexandra and Randal - Baking Up Trouble and Making a Mess

Newmarket Engagement Photography | Alexandra and Randal - Baking Up Trouble and Making a Mess

Alexandra of Baking Up Treble and her Fiance Randall enjoyed an afternoon together baking a cake for a client.  One thing led to another and this cute couple ended up covered in flour! Click and see what happens when love gets a little messy 

Hazelton Manor Wedding | Julia and Luigi

Hazelton Manor Wedding | Julia and Luigi

Julia and Luigi were married at St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church - the cutest church in Oakville with the kindest Priest I ever did meet.  And since the church is right near the waterfront, we headed there for some wedding party photos before driving to Edwards Gardens in Toronto for more portraits of the newly married couple and their sibs. 

Stress Free Wedding Planning - Can I have a flower girl and not a ring bearer?

Stress Free Wedding Planning - Can I have a flower girl and not a ring bearer?

This week in Stress Free Wedding Planning – Flower Girls and Ring Bearers.  

You may be asking - Is is necessary to have a Flower Girl and Ring Bearer at my wedding? What if I have only one Flower Girl I want to include? What if I have too many children to include? Do they all have to stay for dinner?

Ok – breath. Not a big deal. Like I always say – it’s YOUR wedding, DO YOU.

Is it necessary to have children in my wedding party?

Keep reading for the answer!

Wedding at The Manor - by Peter and Pauls | Kettleby Wedding Photographer

Wedding at The Manor - by Peter and Pauls | Kettleby Wedding Photographer

Jessica and Isaac got married on a rainy spring day at THE MANOR by Peter and Pauls in Kettleby Ontario.  This was the first time I had shot at The Manor and it is such a lovely venue. Rain or Shine!  Despite the rain the sun was shining so there was still a warm glow over the entire day.  

Dock of the Bay Gravenhurst Wedding | Jenne and Jason | Muskoka Wedding Photographer

Dock of the Bay Gravenhurst Wedding | Jenne and Jason | Muskoka Wedding Photographer

Jenne and Jason tied the knot in Gravenhurst Muskoka at a fun restaurant right on the waterfront called The Dock of the Bay. It was a rainy day but despite the moody skies the wedding went off without a hitch and everyone had a great time!

Monora Park Pavillon | Orangeville Ontario | Kristen and Marc

Monora Park Pavillon | Orangeville Ontario | Kristen and Marc

When Kristen and Marc contacted me to shoot their wedding at Monora Park in Orangeville, I was really excited for several reasons.  1. Its a quaint but adorable venue. Sort of like a hall, but without the feel of a hall, if that makes any sense.  The main room is surrounded by windows and a balcony to outdoors. Then down below is another deck to hang out on during cocktail hour, with fields and hills and woods.

It's Your Day to Shine - and why I love Unplugged Weddings Toronto Wedding Photographer

It's Your Day to Shine - and why I love Unplugged Weddings   Toronto Wedding Photographer

Many couples are opting for an Unplugged Ceremony. Not the entire wedding (hey, those dance party candids are always amazing!), but just the ceremony. The part of the day that means the most as you are actually becoming a married couple. Read more to find out why unplugged ceremonies are big on the to-do list and how you can politely ask your guests to enjoy your moment

5 Unique Wedding Venues in Ontario

5 Unique Wedding Venues in Ontario

5 totally rad and unique places I have shot at over the last few years right here in Ontario, Canada.  Some were low budget, some high, some big and some had small guest lists but what remained constant was how accurately these venues complimented the couples who got married there. 

What to Wear to a Wedding - Cracking the Wedding Dress Code

Ever wonder what to wear to a wedding when you see "Black Tie" or "White Tie" or what the heck does "Casual Attire" mean? Our friends over at T.M Lewin UK Menswear are helping us out with this handy WHAT TO WEAR template!

Whether you are the Groomsmen or Bridesmaid or just a guest, use this tool to help you plan your outfit! Of course, trends change and some couples may have a slightly different idea of what they want their guests to wear, but this is a great starting point!

Thanks to T.M Lewin for sending this! Check out what's on sale while you look!

And hey, save this image on Pinterest and you won't use it!


Stay Calm, Make a List. | How to Plan for Wedding Day Family Portraits

Stay Calm, Make a List. | How to Plan for Wedding Day Family Portraits

Some tips to help the portrait time of your day running smoothly and quickly. 

1. Always photograph groupings with small children first. Especially if the weather is not ideal, or its meal or nap time.