“Right from the beginning, I knew it was going to be a fantastic experience working with Janice! And I can honestly say, that I was not wrong to think that. Communicating with Janice has always been quick and easy. She would always respond promptly to our emails and concerns with creative suggestions and such attentiveness. My husband and I couldn’t have found anyone better to capture our wedding. Janice was perfect- from her personable self to her amazing ability to document our day. The thing that I love most about our wedding pictures are how Janice was able to capture such genuine moments- the smiles, tears and laughs of everyone. I would highly recommend Janice for her talent and creative eye as well as for making the whole process comfortable and easy and one less thing you need to stress over. Thank you Janice- we loved every minute of working with you and everything you’ve done for us!! Thank you for going above and beyond for us! Xoxo”
See the photos from Helen & Adam’s intimate Auberge du Pommier wedding here.
Sarah & Sean are getting married tomorrow at the wonderful Alton Mill in Caledon. We met at the beginning of June to document their love down by the Beaches, which was also their new neighbourhood. They take their pups, Lola and Duke, for walks and runs a lot so that’s just what we did: just hung out and walked & played with their pups.
Although the weather was a bit brisk that evening (too brisk for June really) and the sun had other plans (we were hoping for some golden light), we still made the best out of our evening. That’s what happens in life right? Things don’t go according to plan sometimes, and you just learn to adapt and look for the positives.
I know tomorrow will be a beautiful day, no matter the weather. Because there will be a joining together of lives, a getting together of friends & family, a celebration of love and lots of laughter and joy.
I’m trying to get better when it comes to personal work. Trying is the operative word here, as I still have to share some photos from our Iceland trip in June and some from last year’s trip as well. But I’m working on it!
As a wedding photographer, summer weekends are a luxury. While M and I work hard at scheduling quality time together outside of the weekends, it’s nice to be able to have a weekend all to ourselves once in a while. So this past long weekend we packed the car and headed to Prince Edward County (known just as “The County” apparently). The rain followed us the whole drive out of Toronto, but luckily the weekend was a beautiful mix of sunny & cloudy.
It really is a picturesque region, and unlike other pastoral countryside of southeastern Ontario, there is an extra layer of charm to The County. I’m not sure what it was really. Throughout the weekend I was constantly ooooh-ing and ahhhh-ing over the scenery and can’t help but think that it’s a gorgeous area for a wedding. There are many charming inns and restaurants; perhaps a private cottage on the lake; one of the many wineries; and of course, vintage country barns.
Dunes beach at the park was filled with rolling hills of sand dunes, some as tall as 10 meters.
Does this tree not look like a lion?
I’ve never been to a drive-in movie theatre before and so we went to the Mustang Drive In in Picton. It was a lot of fun! The best part was watching the movie as more & more stars filled the sky.
The County is known for their wine so we visited a winery that was recommended by our B&B (Nine Gables), Devil’s Wishbone Winery. They had a wooden deck half-way down the vineyard for a rustic picnic experience. So that’s exactly what we did. Their rosé was delicious, so was their Riesling & Pinot Grigio. The people there were so nice & friendly, and the best part is that it’s a small family-owned & run business.
A walk in the country.
Being city kids, we don’t get to see the stars often. So one night we drove out to Lake on the Mountain just outside of Picton and even though there were some lights around, we were amazed at how many stars we saw.
Remember this sweet couple and their engagement session? Helen and Adam had a beautiful Auberge du Pommier wedding on a sunny day in May. It was an intimate and heartwarming celebration with their nearest & dearest.
I must confess that as a photographer, of all the different weddings I shoot, the smaller, more intimate weddings have a very special place in my heart (perhaps partly because that’s what M and I had). They are more relaxed, more intimate, allowing you to actually be able to spend some time with your guests, and focus on being present for that special day. It doesn’t just blur past you, and it doesn’t have to be.
I don’t even know what else to say, but that the people I get to meet, and the stories I get to tell, that’s what it’s all about.
Thank you, Helen & Adam, for being genuine, authentic, for being you; for being in love the way you are; for loving the way you do, each other, and your friends and family; and most of all, for inviting me into your story and trusting me to tell it. Here’s to love & laughter. xoxo
Remember this sweet & relaxed engagement session? Simona & Daryl had a beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens wedding and I went along to document the day.
What can I say about these two? They are easy going, funny, genuinely kind and so perfect together. Simona wore an incredibly beautiful Victorian-inspired gown with lace trimming and Daryl was dashing in a three-piece suit. Even their pup little Oreo got dressed up with a special collar. Despite the fact that there were around 200 guests at the wedding, it was still a perfectly relaxed celebration. Love, family, friendship; these are the common themes I see in all of the weddings I photograph, and it was no exception that day.
Thank you Simona & Daryl, for having me as a part of your heartfelt celebration at the RBG, and for trusting me to capture it all.
‘In these bodies we will live, In these bodies we will die, Where you invest your love, You invest your life.’
Tanya & Peter had an intimate and relaxed Quatrefoil restaurant wedding at the beginning of June, with their closest friends and family in attendance. All the elements of the day were personalized and meaningful to them, from the garden ceremony that reflects their love of nature, to the choice of Quatrefoil restaurant as the dinner reception venue that reflects their value of eating sustainably and locally, to their choice of attire which perfectly reflects their sense of style and personality. Most importantly, it was a celebration of their love and their dearest relationships.
After 15 years of being together, you can tell that in addition to loving each other, they have a really strong and deep friendship. You can also tell that they are incredible parents to their adorable son, Harley.
Tanya, Peter & Harley, thank you so much for having me join you on your wedding day. It was truly a pleasure, and thank you for putting your trust in me to document your day.
P.S. I have to give a huge thank-you to my friend, Alex of Young Hearts, for helping me with this wedding. I was set to photograph Tanya & Peter’s wedding on my own, but the day before their wedding, I had just came back from Mexico (having shot my first destination wedding assisting another pal, Sara!) and spent 7 hours in the hospital after my early morning flight back. Though I felt much better with the help of antibiotics the doctor prescribed on the day of their wedding, Alex came along to help me. And the day could not have happened if it weren’t for my sweet husband who drove us around. He’s my rock.
