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December 13, 2016

bride and groom walking through the woods at Odell Park in the fall

New Brunswick Wedding | Sarah and Chris

Sarah and I have a family connection, my youngest sister is married to Sarah’s brother Patrick. The first and only time I had met her was at Samantha and Patrick’s wedding almost four and a half years ago. Samantha’s wedding was one of the first I photographed solo in the beginning of my career. When I heard she was officially engaged I was so pleased to receive the email from Sarah to be their photographer!

Sarah and Chris both agreed that their wedding was a celebration of their love for each other. The focus was on having everyone who they loved, family and friends, together under one roof. They accomplished this goal spectacularly! The day was filled with happiness and laughter was constantly ringing out. It was standing room only for both the ceremony and reception because of the number of special people in their life! Nothing could dampen their spirits or joy on that day.

Sarah was stunning in her wedding gown and she had amazing taste. The vibrant blue was echoed in the little details from her flowers, to the scarves her bridesmaids wore and to the groomsmen and their ties. The venue was a cosy little lodge outside of Fredericton, the even though the weather outside was cold and brisk, no one felt the chill inside the lodge with the fires going in the wood stove and fire place. Family and friends celebrated, with happiness, the new couple and enjoyed gourmet pizza from a local food truck.

We were warned that the first dance/song was long and it was made more memorable when Chris serenaded his new wife during their first dance! No one could keep from laughing out loud after his performance!

Thank you Sarah and Chris for asking  me capture your special day! It was a pleasure to spend the day with you both and capturing these memories! I wish for the very best for the both of you in the future!!

details from a weddinggroom getting ready for weddinggroomsmen picturesbride getting ready with friends for her weddingbride preparing for her weddingwedding ring shotsbridesmaids with the bride

black and white image of a bride look down at her dressbide and groom standing togetherblack and white image of a bride and groom standing together in Odell Parkbride and groom walking through the woods at Odell Park in the fallwedding party wedding ceremony of a bride and groomblack and white image dancing down their aislereception at a lodge Barry Hatt dancing with his daughter at her weddinggroom stranding his bride during their first dancebride and groom sharing their first dance together at their wedding

New Brunswick Wedding | Sarah and Chris

Sarah and I have a family connection, my youngest sister is married to Sarah’s brother Patrick. The first and only time I had met her was at Samantha and Patrick’s wedding almost four and a half years ago. Samantha’s wedding was one of the first I photographed solo in the beginning of my career. When I heard she was officially engaged I was so pleased to receive the email from Sarah to be their photographer!

Sarah and Chris both agreed that their wedding was a celebration of their love for each other. The focus was on having everyone who they loved, family and friends, together under one roof. They accomplished this goal spectacularly! The day was filled with happiness and laughter was constantly ringing out. It was standing room only for both the ceremony and reception because of the number of special people in their life! Nothing could dampen their spirits or joy on that day.

Sarah was stunning in her wedding gown and she had amazing taste. The vibrant blue was echoed in the little details from her flowers, to the scarves her bridesmaids wore and to the groomsmen and their ties. The venue was a cosy little lodge outside of Fredericton, the even though the weather outside was cold and brisk, no one felt the chill inside the lodge with the fires going in the wood stove and fire place. Family and friends celebrated, with happiness, the new couple and enjoyed gourmet pizza from a local food truck.

We were warned that the first dance/song was long and it was made more memorable when Chris serenaded his new wife during their first dance! No one could keep from laughing out loud after his performance!

Thank you Sarah and Chris for asking  me capture your special day! It was a pleasure to spend the day with you both and capturing these memories! I wish for the very best for the both of you in the future!!

details from a weddinggroom getting ready for weddinggroomsmen picturesbride getting ready with friends for her weddingbride preparing for her weddingwedding ring shotsbridesmaids with the bride

black and white image of a bride look down at her dressbide and groom standing togetherblack and white image of a bride and groom standing together in Odell Parkbride and groom walking through the woods at Odell Park in the fallwedding party wedding ceremony of a bride and groomblack and white image dancing down their aislereception at a lodge Barry Hatt dancing with his daughter at her weddinggroom stranding his bride during their first dancebride and groom sharing their first dance together at their wedding

December 13, 2016

bride and groom walking through the woods at Odell Park in the fall
bride and groom walking through the woods at Odell Park in the fall

December 13, 2016

New Brunswick Wedding | Sarah and Chris

Sarah and I have a family connection, my youngest sister is married to Sarah’s brother Patrick. The first and only time I had met her was at Samantha and Patrick’s wedding almost four and a half years ago. Samantha’s wedding was one of the first I photographed solo in the beginning of my career. When I heard she was officially engaged I was so pleased to receive the email from Sarah to be their photographer!

Sarah and Chris both agreed that their wedding was a celebration of their love for each other. The focus was on having everyone who they loved, family and friends, together under one roof. They accomplished this goal spectacularly! The day was filled with happiness and laughter was constantly ringing out. It was standing room only for both the ceremony and reception because of the number of special people in their life! Nothing could dampen their spirits or joy on that day.

Sarah was stunning in her wedding gown and she had amazing taste. The vibrant blue was echoed in the little details from her flowers, to the scarves her bridesmaids wore and to the groomsmen and their ties. The venue was a cosy little lodge outside of Fredericton, the even though the weather outside was cold and brisk, no one felt the chill inside the lodge with the fires going in the wood stove and fire place. Family and friends celebrated, with happiness, the new couple and enjoyed gourmet pizza from a local food truck.

We were warned that the first dance/song was long and it was made more memorable when Chris serenaded his new wife during their first dance! No one could keep from laughing out loud after his performance!

Thank you Sarah and Chris for asking  me capture your special day! It was a pleasure to spend the day with you both and capturing these memories! I wish for the very best for the both of you in the future!!

details from a weddinggroom getting ready for weddinggroomsmen picturesbride getting ready with friends for her weddingbride preparing for her weddingwedding ring shotsbridesmaids with the bride

black and white image of a bride look down at her dressbide and groom standing togetherblack and white image of a bride and groom standing together in Odell Parkbride and groom walking through the woods at Odell Park in the fallwedding party wedding ceremony of a bride and groomblack and white image dancing down their aislereception at a lodge Barry Hatt dancing with his daughter at her weddinggroom stranding his bride during their first dancebride and groom sharing their first dance together at their wedding

November 26, 2016

Toddler in New Brunswick

Fragile – A Family Update

I have been promising to do an update for a few days but first needed to contact our family to let them know what is happening. This business has opened up our personal lives to about 2700+ people who follow me through Facebook and Instagram…some know what is going on and others have been sending sweet messages asking if everything is okay. We might need some scotch tape to help keep the pieces together but we are okay.

When Josh and I planned out life as crazy newly married 20 year olds, we never expected the curveballs life would throw at us. We have been incredibly blessed, we were able to buy our ‘dream’ home. We both have careers that we enjoy. We have extended family close by who help and support us. We have these amazing kids who make everyday interesting. Our life is full with work, kids, volunteering and never ending laundry!

I have written before about how Peter’s late diagnosis of autism taught us a new world of parenting, The daily struggles, the scholastic struggles, the challenges that seem to evolve and change as he gets older. Cecilia’s diagnosis of autism broke our hearts again. She was faced with different issues compared to Peter and we had to relearn new skills and tactics. She has been in the early intervention program called Stepping Stones and goes to daily therapy, year round and the results have been nothing short of amazing. She has come so far in her two years with the program and now we are pushing the government to continue her care and not cut her off when she ‘ages out’ of the program.

We push and push for our special needs children to receive the best care, to make sure they don’t slip between the cracks. It feels every month there are group meetings and case meetings, and talking with staff, going to multiple doctor appointments, we argue daily about medication and basic hygiene. Every single day is a fight. A fight to get them to transition from one activity to another, a fight when we need to run into a store. Every day we push. We push for care, for safety, for cleanliness, we push anxiety filled children out the door into the world. We are pushing our square pegs through the round world.

We are really tired but we do not stop.

Our youngest Rosalie has been showing some delays, and we have recognized a few quirks. It takes months of waiting and doctor appointments and referrals to get an answer but Wednesday arrived at last. I was expecting a diagnosis for Rosalie, it wasn’t me being an over protective parent or seeing something that wasn’t there. I knew in my own education through experience and gut feeling that she was either delayed, needed some speech therapy or on the spectrum. There was still hope that my blue eyed darling was just allowing us to do the talking for her because being the youngest of five means your voice needs to be pretty loud to be heard somedays. I knew that we would be told that she fit the bill for one of those.

In truth I held on to that hope tightly despite common sense telling me to brace myself.

We arrived at the hospital for her final assessment with a team of some of specialists who would find the answers to our dreaded questions. Rosalie, being my little darling, charmed them with her sweetness, played with their toys and games. Having been through the same assessment only 2 years prior, I was quite familiar with the pattern of the day and found this round less stressful. Rosalie was in a great mood, was happy to be there, she found the day quite fun and when the day was over and we sat down to go over their findings and results, I was still clinging to some hope.

The odds were not in our favour and it feels like a sick twist in fate. Rosalie is also autistic, her speech was almost untestable due to the almost complete lack of useful speech but the most concerning to them and shocking to myself was her comprehension level. She is well below her age and there is question if there is no speech due to a lack of comprehension, or is it autism causing the lack of speech? She has some big sensory issues that she seeks for comfort and that was not a surprise. They cried with me because it wasn’t news anyone wanted to hear or deliver. It isn’t the end of the world but it is the end of the hope I had for her world. Her path is to be steeper, with twists and turns.

We live in a world where being smart is prized and valued. It is how we get ahead, we praise our ‘bright’ children. For a child to be in enrichment is something of pride. Using their brains and heads… now I am trying to wrap my head around this word of comprehension. What is means and when there is a severe lack. I know it is early and there is time but I am her mother and it is my job to worry. My job to make sure that she gets the help she needs, my job to navigate this world for her if she cannot.

It is still early, there is paperwork to fill out, meetings to attend and more assessments to be completed before her therapy can begin. It is still sinking in, our emotions regarding the news are still fragile. I am thankful my children are healthy and I am sad knowing the struggles they will face. My emotions are swinging wildly from high to low and I am coping the best way I know how but throwing myself into my children, into the upcoming holiday, into feeble attempts of redecorating and into my work. We are trying not to dwell in what could have been and focus on moving forward.

Toddler in New Brunswick

 

Fragile – A Family Update

I have been promising to do an update for a few days but first needed to contact our family to let them know what is happening. This business has opened up our personal lives to about 2700+ people who follow me through Facebook and Instagram…some know what is going on and others have been sending sweet messages asking if everything is okay. We might need some scotch tape to help keep the pieces together but we are okay.

When Josh and I planned out life as crazy newly married 20 year olds, we never expected the curveballs life would throw at us. We have been incredibly blessed, we were able to buy our ‘dream’ home. We both have careers that we enjoy. We have extended family close by who help and support us. We have these amazing kids who make everyday interesting. Our life is full with work, kids, volunteering and never ending laundry!

I have written before about how Peter’s late diagnosis of autism taught us a new world of parenting, The daily struggles, the scholastic struggles, the challenges that seem to evolve and change as he gets older. Cecilia’s diagnosis of autism broke our hearts again. She was faced with different issues compared to Peter and we had to relearn new skills and tactics. She has been in the early intervention program called Stepping Stones and goes to daily therapy, year round and the results have been nothing short of amazing. She has come so far in her two years with the program and now we are pushing the government to continue her care and not cut her off when she ‘ages out’ of the program.

We push and push for our special needs children to receive the best care, to make sure they don’t slip between the cracks. It feels every month there are group meetings and case meetings, and talking with staff, going to multiple doctor appointments, we argue daily about medication and basic hygiene. Every single day is a fight. A fight to get them to transition from one activity to another, a fight when we need to run into a store. Every day we push. We push for care, for safety, for cleanliness, we push anxiety filled children out the door into the world. We are pushing our square pegs through the round world.

We are really tired but we do not stop.

Our youngest Rosalie has been showing some delays, and we have recognized a few quirks. It takes months of waiting and doctor appointments and referrals to get an answer but Wednesday arrived at last. I was expecting a diagnosis for Rosalie, it wasn’t me being an over protective parent or seeing something that wasn’t there. I knew in my own education through experience and gut feeling that she was either delayed, needed some speech therapy or on the spectrum. There was still hope that my blue eyed darling was just allowing us to do the talking for her because being the youngest of five means your voice needs to be pretty loud to be heard somedays. I knew that we would be told that she fit the bill for one of those.

In truth I held on to that hope tightly despite common sense telling me to brace myself.

We arrived at the hospital for her final assessment with a team of some of specialists who would find the answers to our dreaded questions. Rosalie, being my little darling, charmed them with her sweetness, played with their toys and games. Having been through the same assessment only 2 years prior, I was quite familiar with the pattern of the day and found this round less stressful. Rosalie was in a great mood, was happy to be there, she found the day quite fun and when the day was over and we sat down to go over their findings and results, I was still clinging to some hope.

The odds were not in our favour and it feels like a sick twist in fate. Rosalie is also autistic, her speech was almost untestable due to the almost complete lack of useful speech but the most concerning to them and shocking to myself was her comprehension level. She is well below her age and there is question if there is no speech due to a lack of comprehension, or is it autism causing the lack of speech? She has some big sensory issues that she seeks for comfort and that was not a surprise. They cried with me because it wasn’t news anyone wanted to hear or deliver. It isn’t the end of the world but it is the end of the hope I had for her world. Her path is to be steeper, with twists and turns.

We live in a world where being smart is prized and valued. It is how we get ahead, we praise our ‘bright’ children. For a child to be in enrichment is something of pride. Using their brains and heads… now I am trying to wrap my head around this word of comprehension. What is means and when there is a severe lack. I know it is early and there is time but I am her mother and it is my job to worry. My job to make sure that she gets the help she needs, my job to navigate this world for her if she cannot.

It is still early, there is paperwork to fill out, meetings to attend and more assessments to be completed before her therapy can begin. It is still sinking in, our emotions regarding the news are still fragile. I am thankful my children are healthy and I am sad knowing the struggles they will face. My emotions are swinging wildly from high to low and I am coping the best way I know how but throwing myself into my children, into the upcoming holiday, into feeble attempts of redecorating and into my work. We are trying not to dwell in what could have been and focus on moving forward.

Toddler in New Brunswick

 

November 26, 2016

Toddler in New Brunswick
Toddler in New Brunswick

November 26, 2016

Fragile – A Family Update

I have been promising to do an update for a few days but first needed to contact our family to let them know what is happening. This business has opened up our personal lives to about 2700+ people who follow me through Facebook and Instagram…some know what is going on and others have been sending sweet messages asking if everything is okay. We might need some scotch tape to help keep the pieces together but we are okay.

When Josh and I planned out life as crazy newly married 20 year olds, we never expected the curveballs life would throw at us. We have been incredibly blessed, we were able to buy our ‘dream’ home. We both have careers that we enjoy. We have extended family close by who help and support us. We have these amazing kids who make everyday interesting. Our life is full with work, kids, volunteering and never ending laundry!

I have written before about how Peter’s late diagnosis of autism taught us a new world of parenting, The daily struggles, the scholastic struggles, the challenges that seem to evolve and change as he gets older. Cecilia’s diagnosis of autism broke our hearts again. She was faced with different issues compared to Peter and we had to relearn new skills and tactics. She has been in the early intervention program called Stepping Stones and goes to daily therapy, year round and the results have been nothing short of amazing. She has come so far in her two years with the program and now we are pushing the government to continue her care and not cut her off when she ‘ages out’ of the program.

We push and push for our special needs children to receive the best care, to make sure they don’t slip between the cracks. It feels every month there are group meetings and case meetings, and talking with staff, going to multiple doctor appointments, we argue daily about medication and basic hygiene. Every single day is a fight. A fight to get them to transition from one activity to another, a fight when we need to run into a store. Every day we push. We push for care, for safety, for cleanliness, we push anxiety filled children out the door into the world. We are pushing our square pegs through the round world.

We are really tired but we do not stop.

Our youngest Rosalie has been showing some delays, and we have recognized a few quirks. It takes months of waiting and doctor appointments and referrals to get an answer but Wednesday arrived at last. I was expecting a diagnosis for Rosalie, it wasn’t me being an over protective parent or seeing something that wasn’t there. I knew in my own education through experience and gut feeling that she was either delayed, needed some speech therapy or on the spectrum. There was still hope that my blue eyed darling was just allowing us to do the talking for her because being the youngest of five means your voice needs to be pretty loud to be heard somedays. I knew that we would be told that she fit the bill for one of those.

In truth I held on to that hope tightly despite common sense telling me to brace myself.

We arrived at the hospital for her final assessment with a team of some of specialists who would find the answers to our dreaded questions. Rosalie, being my little darling, charmed them with her sweetness, played with their toys and games. Having been through the same assessment only 2 years prior, I was quite familiar with the pattern of the day and found this round less stressful. Rosalie was in a great mood, was happy to be there, she found the day quite fun and when the day was over and we sat down to go over their findings and results, I was still clinging to some hope.

The odds were not in our favour and it feels like a sick twist in fate. Rosalie is also autistic, her speech was almost untestable due to the almost complete lack of useful speech but the most concerning to them and shocking to myself was her comprehension level. She is well below her age and there is question if there is no speech due to a lack of comprehension, or is it autism causing the lack of speech? She has some big sensory issues that she seeks for comfort and that was not a surprise. They cried with me because it wasn’t news anyone wanted to hear or deliver. It isn’t the end of the world but it is the end of the hope I had for her world. Her path is to be steeper, with twists and turns.

We live in a world where being smart is prized and valued. It is how we get ahead, we praise our ‘bright’ children. For a child to be in enrichment is something of pride. Using their brains and heads… now I am trying to wrap my head around this word of comprehension. What is means and when there is a severe lack. I know it is early and there is time but I am her mother and it is my job to worry. My job to make sure that she gets the help she needs, my job to navigate this world for her if she cannot.

It is still early, there is paperwork to fill out, meetings to attend and more assessments to be completed before her therapy can begin. It is still sinking in, our emotions regarding the news are still fragile. I am thankful my children are healthy and I am sad knowing the struggles they will face. My emotions are swinging wildly from high to low and I am coping the best way I know how but throwing myself into my children, into the upcoming holiday, into feeble attempts of redecorating and into my work. We are trying not to dwell in what could have been and focus on moving forward.

Toddler in New Brunswick

 

November 20, 2016

large wedding party walking through park in Saint John

Uptown Saint John Wedding | Raelene and Mikey

When Raelene asked me to be her wedding photographer I was so excited and honoured. She is my sweet sister in law and I adore her and Mikey! I love working with couples that I knew previously, it makes the day even more exciting and fun! I had the honour of watching my own little daughter be a flower girl and help the younger ring bearer and flower girl, to meet Raelene’s best friend Alex who was as sweet as she had been described. More importantly to see all of Raelene and Mikey’s family in one room together, celebrating this amazing well loved couple as they begin their lives together.

Raelene planned her day beautifully! From the table arrangements, to her ‘blush’ champagne wedding gown, the cheesecake dessert bar to the amazing menu (with seafood supplied by her mother!).  The most impressive? Their wedding party!! So many wonderful friends and family!

It was an honour to be beside Raelene and Mikey and capture their special day. I wish you both so much love in this new season in your life!!

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Uptown Saint John Wedding | Raelene and Mikey

When Raelene asked me to be her wedding photographer I was so excited and honoured. She is my sweet sister in law and I adore her and Mikey! I love working with couples that I knew previously, it makes the day even more exciting and fun! I had the honour of watching my own little daughter be a flower girl and help the younger ring bearer and flower girl, to meet Raelene’s best friend Alex who was as sweet as she had been described. More importantly to see all of Raelene and Mikey’s family in one room together, celebrating this amazing well loved couple as they begin their lives together.

Raelene planned her day beautifully! From the table arrangements, to her ‘blush’ champagne wedding gown, the cheesecake dessert bar to the amazing menu (with seafood supplied by her mother!).  The most impressive? Their wedding party!! So many wonderful friends and family!

It was an honour to be beside Raelene and Mikey and capture their special day. I wish you both so much love in this new season in your life!!

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November 20, 2016

large wedding party walking through park in Saint John
large wedding party walking through park in Saint John

November 20, 2016

Uptown Saint John Wedding | Raelene and Mikey

When Raelene asked me to be her wedding photographer I was so excited and honoured. She is my sweet sister in law and I adore her and Mikey! I love working with couples that I knew previously, it makes the day even more exciting and fun! I had the honour of watching my own little daughter be a flower girl and help the younger ring bearer and flower girl, to meet Raelene’s best friend Alex who was as sweet as she had been described. More importantly to see all of Raelene and Mikey’s family in one room together, celebrating this amazing well loved couple as they begin their lives together.

Raelene planned her day beautifully! From the table arrangements, to her ‘blush’ champagne wedding gown, the cheesecake dessert bar to the amazing menu (with seafood supplied by her mother!).  The most impressive? Their wedding party!! So many wonderful friends and family!

It was an honour to be beside Raelene and Mikey and capture their special day. I wish you both so much love in this new season in your life!!

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November 1, 2016

Fredericton Engagement | Sarah and Chris

The first time I met Sarah it was her parents home in Fredericton and her brother’s wedding. Her brother, Patrick, is married to my baby sister! Sarah was a bridesmaid and I had the chance to spend time with her family. When I heard about their engagement through the grapevine I was so happy for her and commented what a pretty bride she would be. I was pretty excited when she emailed me and asked if I could capture their special day.

It took a bit of effort to juggle our schedules but the engagement session was the PERFECT day! The weather cooperated, the sunlight was soft and pretty and this couple? Well they were just fabulous. Sarah warned me that Chris would be more serious and really smiles might not happen…he proved her wrong because every time I ask him to look at her his smile was instantaneous.

We held their session at the Irving Nature Park because they both explained how they loved the country and fields but the beach was important to them since Chris proposed on the beach (he asked her to look at a rock and got down on one knee!).

Their wedding will be here in two weeks and I cannot wait to capture this sweet couple, with their family and friends, on their wedding day.

couple on the beach for engagement sessioncouple on the beach at sunset irving nature parkcouple on beach at irving nature park

couple hugging in fieldengagement session in Saint John field

Fredericton Engagement | Sarah and Chris

The first time I met Sarah it was her parents home in Fredericton and her brother’s wedding. Her brother, Patrick, is married to my baby sister! Sarah was a bridesmaid and I had the chance to spend time with her family. When I heard about their engagement through the grapevine I was so happy for her and commented what a pretty bride she would be. I was pretty excited when she emailed me and asked if I could capture their special day.

It took a bit of effort to juggle our schedules but the engagement session was the PERFECT day! The weather cooperated, the sunlight was soft and pretty and this couple? Well they were just fabulous. Sarah warned me that Chris would be more serious and really smiles might not happen…he proved her wrong because every time I ask him to look at her his smile was instantaneous.

We held their session at the Irving Nature Park because they both explained how they loved the country and fields but the beach was important to them since Chris proposed on the beach (he asked her to look at a rock and got down on one knee!).

Their wedding will be here in two weeks and I cannot wait to capture this sweet couple, with their family and friends, on their wedding day.

couple on the beach for engagement sessioncouple on the beach at sunset irving nature parkcouple on beach at irving nature park

couple hugging in fieldengagement session in Saint John field

November 1, 2016

November 1, 2016

Fredericton Engagement | Sarah and Chris

The first time I met Sarah it was her parents home in Fredericton and her brother’s wedding. Her brother, Patrick, is married to my baby sister! Sarah was a bridesmaid and I had the chance to spend time with her family. When I heard about their engagement through the grapevine I was so happy for her and commented what a pretty bride she would be. I was pretty excited when she emailed me and asked if I could capture their special day.

It took a bit of effort to juggle our schedules but the engagement session was the PERFECT day! The weather cooperated, the sunlight was soft and pretty and this couple? Well they were just fabulous. Sarah warned me that Chris would be more serious and really smiles might not happen…he proved her wrong because every time I ask him to look at her his smile was instantaneous.

We held their session at the Irving Nature Park because they both explained how they loved the country and fields but the beach was important to them since Chris proposed on the beach (he asked her to look at a rock and got down on one knee!).

Their wedding will be here in two weeks and I cannot wait to capture this sweet couple, with their family and friends, on their wedding day.

couple on the beach for engagement sessioncouple on the beach at sunset irving nature parkcouple on beach at irving nature park

couple hugging in fieldengagement session in Saint John field

October 23, 2016

Beautiful Bellisle Engagement Session | Hannah and BJ

Hannah and I had the opportunity to meet in August when she was one of Emily’s bridesmaids. When she asked if I would be her wedding photographer I was so excited because Hannah is such an amazingly positive happy person and I knew her wedding would be so much fun! Hannah’s family has a summer home on Belleisle Bay and I met them in Quispamsis (and they met me with a gift!! I have ben enjoying my fall flowers the entire season!! Thank you again!!) and we travelled together with her fiancé, BJ, and his sweet daughter.

Belleisle did not disappoint! The colours were vibrant and gorgeous, the bay was breath-taking and their neighbours gifted them with the best timed photo bomb, with a sailboat,  I have ever encountered! I truly enjoyed working with BJ and Hannah, they smiles were contagious, their love for each other is apparent and I cannot wait till their Ticklebelly Hill wedding next summer!
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Beautiful Bellisle Engagement Session | Hannah and BJ

Hannah and I had the opportunity to meet in August when she was one of Emily’s bridesmaids. When she asked if I would be her wedding photographer I was so excited because Hannah is such an amazingly positive happy person and I knew her wedding would be so much fun! Hannah’s family has a summer home on Belleisle Bay and I met them in Quispamsis (and they met me with a gift!! I have ben enjoying my fall flowers the entire season!! Thank you again!!) and we travelled together with her fiancé, BJ, and his sweet daughter.

Belleisle did not disappoint! The colours were vibrant and gorgeous, the bay was breath-taking and their neighbours gifted them with the best timed photo bomb, with a sailboat,  I have ever encountered! I truly enjoyed working with BJ and Hannah, they smiles were contagious, their love for each other is apparent and I cannot wait till their Ticklebelly Hill wedding next summer!
St Andrews Wedding PhotographerNew Brunswick Wedding PhotographerSaint John Wedding Photographer

October 23, 2016

October 23, 2016

Beautiful Bellisle Engagement Session | Hannah and BJ

Hannah and I had the opportunity to meet in August when she was one of Emily’s bridesmaids. When she asked if I would be her wedding photographer I was so excited because Hannah is such an amazingly positive happy person and I knew her wedding would be so much fun! Hannah’s family has a summer home on Belleisle Bay and I met them in Quispamsis (and they met me with a gift!! I have ben enjoying my fall flowers the entire season!! Thank you again!!) and we travelled together with her fiancé, BJ, and his sweet daughter.

Belleisle did not disappoint! The colours were vibrant and gorgeous, the bay was breath-taking and their neighbours gifted them with the best timed photo bomb, with a sailboat,  I have ever encountered! I truly enjoyed working with BJ and Hannah, they smiles were contagious, their love for each other is apparent and I cannot wait till their Ticklebelly Hill wedding next summer!
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October 9, 2016

Emily and Kyle | St Andrews by the Sea Wedding

Weddings are unique to every couple, from the table settings to the dresses. Emily and Kyle’s St Andrews by the Sea stood out because of the intense love that surrounded them from their family and friends. The day was filled with huge smiles and laughter was always ringing out. The couple were so relaxed and so happy that their love story that began many years before was being celebrated with everyone who they loved.

The weather kept threatening to rain a little so we pushed through the bridal portraits quickly only to have the sun break through and extra time to create some beautiful images. We went down to the St Andrews Wharf and then commandeered Water Street for an epic picture!

The small details that her friends and family added to the wedding were meaningful and so appreciated by the bridal couple. The reception and speeches kept the guests in stitches of laughter with tales of their journey to the alter that began with diary exerts from a teenage Emily!

I am so blessed that Josh and I have had the opportunity to meet this wonderful couple and capture this moment in their lives.
2016-10-09_00042016-10-09_00072016-10-09_0005Algonquin roof top wedding2016-10-09_00022016-10-09_00032016-10-09_0010St Andrews by the sea wedding2016-10-09_00092016-10-09_00082016-10-09_00112016-10-09_0012

Emily and Kyle | St Andrews by the Sea Wedding

Weddings are unique to every couple, from the table settings to the dresses. Emily and Kyle’s St Andrews by the Sea stood out because of the intense love that surrounded them from their family and friends. The day was filled with huge smiles and laughter was always ringing out. The couple were so relaxed and so happy that their love story that began many years before was being celebrated with everyone who they loved.

The weather kept threatening to rain a little so we pushed through the bridal portraits quickly only to have the sun break through and extra time to create some beautiful images. We went down to the St Andrews Wharf and then commandeered Water Street for an epic picture!

The small details that her friends and family added to the wedding were meaningful and so appreciated by the bridal couple. The reception and speeches kept the guests in stitches of laughter with tales of their journey to the alter that began with diary exerts from a teenage Emily!

I am so blessed that Josh and I have had the opportunity to meet this wonderful couple and capture this moment in their lives.
2016-10-09_00042016-10-09_00072016-10-09_0005Algonquin roof top wedding2016-10-09_00022016-10-09_00032016-10-09_0010St Andrews by the sea wedding2016-10-09_00092016-10-09_00082016-10-09_00112016-10-09_0012

October 9, 2016

October 9, 2016

Emily and Kyle | St Andrews by the Sea Wedding

Weddings are unique to every couple, from the table settings to the dresses. Emily and Kyle’s St Andrews by the Sea stood out because of the intense love that surrounded them from their family and friends. The day was filled with huge smiles and laughter was always ringing out. The couple were so relaxed and so happy that their love story that began many years before was being celebrated with everyone who they loved.

The weather kept threatening to rain a little so we pushed through the bridal portraits quickly only to have the sun break through and extra time to create some beautiful images. We went down to the St Andrews Wharf and then commandeered Water Street for an epic picture!

The small details that her friends and family added to the wedding were meaningful and so appreciated by the bridal couple. The reception and speeches kept the guests in stitches of laughter with tales of their journey to the alter that began with diary exerts from a teenage Emily!

I am so blessed that Josh and I have had the opportunity to meet this wonderful couple and capture this moment in their lives.
2016-10-09_00042016-10-09_00072016-10-09_0005Algonquin roof top wedding2016-10-09_00022016-10-09_00032016-10-09_0010St Andrews by the sea wedding2016-10-09_00092016-10-09_00082016-10-09_00112016-10-09_0012