Ladies, let's do something fun!
Inspired by Annie. With the full cooperation and enthusiasm of these *gorgeous* women, we were able to gather the props, pose the subjects, and set the equipment up in under an hour!
Tranquil Bride
Held by twilight's embrace, the beauty of Nicole's graceful form is matched only by the loyalty of her regal friend.
Authentic Diva
Michelle graduated the Royal Conservatory of Music where she achieved Level 8 piano, indicating signifigant proficiency and dedication. She is among the kindest, most thoughtful individuals I've ever known. She wed Slavko, a suave Serbian gent. Click the "Authentic Diva" caption heading to watch their Rich Bride TV episode "Gimme More".
Creativity & Spirit
Andy's a sound engineer, the maestro behind the scenes, who has shaped the sonic textures of major bands like Billy Talent, Tragically Hip, and Van Halen. Johanna's an easy-going massage therapist (RMT), whose undeniable charm stems not only from her striking beauty, but also from her refreshing ability to not take herself too seriously. A fantastic blend of creativity and compassion.
Arcadian Court, Toronto
One of the finest venues I've ever worked, and certainly best prime rib I've ever had. If you look closely, you can see the happy newlyweds enjoying their guests from the balcony.
Popular People - Tracey & Dan
This fun couple had so many friends, their reception was so fun to watch. Yes, that's Dan Petronijevic.
Congratulations Melissa & Aaron
One of the most easy-going, enjoyable weddings we've ever been invited to.
Just One More Shot
Sometimes I'll spend an extra 30-40 minutes at the end of the night to capture a High Dynamic Range (HDR) shot of the location. The process involves shooting 9 separate photos, each with distinct exposure settings, and merging them into a single composite in Photoshop. This produces a single image with a very wide tonal range.
Boots and Hearts
John & Marianne, authentic Canadians and two of the kindest ever. We joked about the big boots later. This was my first professional engagement photograph made with a digital camera. A Nikon D200, quite a step down from my F5, but I'm all about adopting new tech if it's viable.
My High School Crush
Her beauty is the least interesting thing about her. We're at Salvador Dalí Museum, St. Petersburg, Florida.
She's a natural beauty...
...and she likes photography as much as I do, with experience dating back into the 35mm film days, which is cool. I respect all good film photographers because it takes skill to shoot film properly, whereas digital not nearly as much. Shot in South Carolina.
Supermom, My Fair Lady
Modeling in one of my sister's fashion shows. What a knockout, and a mom of three!
Arrivederci
Another great day has come to a close — our morning, afternoon, and evening were all successful. As we prepare to leave, let's take a moment to say our goodbyes to the bride. A candid photo by Teresa - had no idea she shot this until the next day.
Supermoon 2012
Shot in my driveway with my ultrasharp 200mm f/2.0 VR lens, handheld while resting on the hood of the car. Make two exposures to refocus in between each. I hope you enjoyed my photography. Bye for now. ❤️
