​"When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible."
Surrounded by family and friends, and among a beautiful backdrop of a cornfield with lots and lots of flowers, Jaycee and Jesse were wed.

The cutest little flower girl ever. She was such a dream and loved her job! 

Jesse looks so proud as his wife-to-be walked down the aisle.

Exchanging rings is my favourite part of a wedding ceremony. These two had tattooed rings on their fingers, but also gave each other wedding rings.

And...the ring bearer took his job seriously too! Look at him helping straighten the bride's dress. Now that's dedication to his job going above and beyond!

I totally love the colours of this fall wedding.

​When we are working out the details of a shoot with a client we inevitably get asked “What should I wear?”  The answer to this question differs from shoot to shoot since some of what we shoot is themed (i.e. vintage portraits in the park or Christmas sessions), but there are a few “rules” that we, and many other photographers, generally stick to.

If we are going to the beach then heels are probably not the best choice. Likewise, flip flops are not wise if we’ll be traipsing through tall grass. Those are practical choices that are sometimes forgotten when we are deciding which shoes look cutest with our outfit at home. On a similar note, wearing beige to the beach or green to a forested location might also be unwise. 

​Rather than explain this one I’m going to just share some great graphics from Pinterest to show patterns and contrast and how to mix darks with lights, brights with neutrals, and patterns with solids. Choose one person to wear the “anchor” outfit (i.e. the pattern) and coordinate from there.

Accessories are often just what a photo needs to take it from drab to engaging. Don’t limit yourself to jewelry when you think about accessories for photo shoots. There’s plenty to choose from for both sexes and all ages – outerwear, jewelry, hats, headbands, flowers in a girl’s hair, scarves and more.  You want to use a light hand when it comes to accessorizing. Too many accessories, especially if they are big or bright, can overwhelm a photo and take the focus off what is really important – your subjects! This is particularly true for little ones. Remember, accessories are just there to enhance what your subjects are bringing to the photo – their personality and beauty.

​Everything that is worn or used in a photo shoot affects the look and feel of each photo. This includes shoes. Don’t let shoes and footwear be an overlooked part of your outfit planning. A pair of shoes that doesn’t fit in with the rest of the photo can distract from the vibe of the photo. Choosing a pair of flats that fit in with the colour scheme is a great way to make a photo look great and add a burst of colour. Shoes, when matched with accessories that other subjects in the photo are wearing can tie a photo together. Bright yellow ballet f lats can match a man’s yellow tie or a little girl’s headband. This creates a unified feel without making it too cutesy. Consider going barefoot if the shoot allows for it. Bare feet can create a rustic casual feel that better shows of the natural personality and interaction of the subjects in the photo.

​You are not going to fall in love with images of yourself wearing a brightly patterned floral dress if you are a woman who almost always wears black. Similarly, men forced into a button down and vest that always wear rock band T-shirts are going to think they look ridiculous. If your usual style is not the sort of thing you want to hang on your wall then find a happy medium. When you purchase photographic artwork you are doing so because you want to remember the love, joy and experience of now in the most beautiful way possible. Stay true to your family and yourself when making wardrobe choices to make that happen.

Know what we love about outside cake smashes or smash cakes as people like to call them? It's not just the fun of watching babies and kids enjoy their cake, or the funny faces they make, or the look on their parents' faces when they watch them. It's the mess that we don't have to clean up! 
With everything being biodegradable, the mess gets mulching into the grass, not to mention the squirrels, chipmunks and rabbits love it too. 

​Anyone else feel it? The end of summer coming up fast? Yes? Me too. Seems like I just blinked and the summer is almost over.
And now, with school starting, it's time to think about booking your family fall photos.
We are again running our Fall Session including our own PUMPKIN PATCH on location at our property.
With lots of trees, props and colour, your fall photos will be spectacular.
And...each child is more than welcome to pick their OWN PUMPKIN to take home - free.
Because these sessions are located on our property, we do not allocate a certain day to run these. They are available all season long. Just send us a message for a day/time that suits YOU!
As always, pets are more than welcome!
Enjoy your session without feeling rushed and make your fall family photos memorable!
Location is in Cobourg, just north of the 401. But, we are open to travel (extra cost incurred) if you prefer a different location.
Send us a pm or an email (email address in the ad) for more information and to book your session.
A non-refundable retainer is due upon booking to guarantee your day/time.
Happy Fall.
Cathy & Jenn