Julie & Daniel's Big Day!

Expectations were high, as we challenged Julie to look more stunning on the actual day then she did for her Bridals. We were not let down - Daniel, you're a lucky guy. Set against a culturally rich back drop: a Protestant ceremony contrasted with a traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony; the big white gown juxtaposed with a vibrant Chinese wedding dress; and a reception fueled by performances that would make last years Oscar's look dull: a beautiful piano solo, a piece for a German Opera, intricately choreographed Chinese ballet, and a first dance reminiscent of Michael Jackson's Thriller and Beat It videos combined, the day was a whirlwind of spectacles. Julie and Daniel, thanks for the challenge and all the fun!

















































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Brides can't Trespass? - Julie's Bridal Session

Turns out some farmers can be pretty particular about who treads on their stomping grounds. Trucks, trackers, cows, these may pass, but a lily of a bride and two photographers may very well cause irreparable damage! Needless to say we ate crow, but the yielded left a great taste in our mouths. Turns out a vibrant red Chinese wedding gown can compete with a sun setting in a sea of wheat. The moral of the story: photographers will shoot on site!














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Fire Lanes and Rocket Popsicles - Chantal & Terry's Engagement Session

Chantel & Terry what a couple of fire crackers, or rather Rockets. Their unflinching affection for one another made the session as easy as shooting fish in a barrel. "Break it up you guys!," was the unerring refrain, "we have to work a new location." In fact, we eventually decided to stop for popsicles (rockets to be exact, and no the irony is not lost on us) to cool things off a little: Keep the Fire Lane clear, cause here are Chantel and Terry.









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Alcoholic Tirades and Caravans down Main Street - Mary & Brad's Engagement Session

Not sure if you've every been to Picton, but rest assured a caravan lead by a bride and groom seated in the back of pickup of truck is common place on their main drag. Oh and look out for Jim, the town drunk, he stopped us to express his disgust that the bride had the audacity to wear white, having been allegedly "deflowered" already: ain't that the pot calling the kettle black? Ah yes, the fabled Prince Edward County known for it's full bawdy vintage. Undaunted by the strong didactic nature exhibited by the people of Picton, Mary and Brad threw caution to the wind infiltrating private property to get some truly intoxicating portraits. They showed real prowess as models, venturing so far as to pose on a couch we stumbled upon in a back alley. Here's a taste.












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Teething Puppies and Gawking Taxi Drivers in the Distillery - Natalie & Ryan's Engagement Session

What is that musky draft slithering down the back of my shirt, Bauer? Nope, the breath of a Toronto cabby exercising his penchant for voyeurism. Apparently Canadians are known for their indifference when it comes to "star gazing," unfortunately this trait does not extend to engagement shoots featuring the natives: photographers beware! On second thought, maybe that two-hundred dollar permit that allows you to shoot within the Distillery, rather than around it, is worth it after all? With out further ado here is a "sneak peek" of my cousin Natalie and her fiance Ryan's engagement session. Oh...and how can I forget Bauer, the newest addition to the family - he is lucky he is so cute: sometimes teething puppies can be worse than creeping taxi drivers.
















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