Konrad & Caroline - Engagement

Konrad and Caroline are incredible! Even though it was a (very) frigid day in Ottawa, they weren't phased at all by any idea I threw at them - not even when I asked them to play in the snow; throw snow around; and, eventually, fall into the snow and lie there while I get the shot! They just had fun together, smiling the whole time... even if they did end up covered in snow and freezing cold! What more could I ask for?!

We all had such a fantastic time. I love that Konrad and Caroline were not scared to do something different and just really had fun with the shoot. Add that to the fact that they're so clearly in love and happy together and you have one amazing couple!

They really were a complete dream to photograph. I loved every minute of it! And cannot wait to photograph their wedding in October!

(If you missed the sneak peek of their engagement shoot, make sure you check it out!)

Sneak Peek!

In celebration of Valentine's Day, here's a lil' taste of a really fun engagement shoot I did with an amazing couple in Ottawa. Konrad and Caroline are awesome! A darling couple, so happy and in love, who were up for anything. I had such a great time with them!

All you need is love

Two of my friends are getting married tomorrow!!

I cannot express my excitement. I'm sure to take some photos in between tears and glasses of wine that I'll put up as soon as I can (ie. when the hangover recedes). However, to give you a little taste of Ashley and Mike, below are some engagement shots I took of them last year. I can't believe how quickly times goes by - the day is finally here!

Now I'm sure at least some of you are thinking "They're getting married on September 11th?! (collar pull) It should be a day of mourning, not celebration!"

But you know what? I think it's time to start putting a little love into September 11th again. We should, of course, never forget the many lives that were lost or those who lost loved ones on this day in 2001. It was tragic and horrible and the memory of it will last forever. But maybe it's time to start viewing this day with a little hope, a little love and, yes, a little celebration.

So we'll be celebrating tomorrow. We'll celebrate the beautiful union of two amazing people as they start their lives together; we'll celebrate friendships of 5, 10, even 20 years!; and we'll celebrate life and health and love.

Here's to Ashley and Mike! It's going to be a wonderful day.

Weldon & Bonnie

A few weeks ago I did an engagement shoot with a very fun couple, Weldon and Bonnie. It was such a good time! They're a great couple and I really enjoyed my afternoon with them.

We went to a lovely park right on the beach in Mississauga. It was the perfect location complete with gorgeous willow trees, the beautiful water and tons of adorable ducks. We really couldn't have asked for more.

Next Saturday is their wedding (!!!) and I'm really excited to be sharing their day with them.