Spring
This engagement session found us in the heart of Ottawa in the Arboretum. Having met just across the canal at Carleton University, this location was a sweet little nod to where it all began for this super cute couple.
The session ended with us literally chasing the light as the sky cleared up just enough for us to get some of the golden evening goodness. Stay tuned for more of this couple as their wedding approaches in just a couple of weeks!
Don't get confused here. This is not a mere family session. But rather a beautiful spring wedding that included one very touching ceremony (we may have both teared up) that marked the start of a new family for this couple.
We were so happy to be part of this day as Alanna and Russel got married this past May at Lago Bar & Grill, Dow's Lake Pavilion. You learn a lot about a couple when you spend their wedding day with them, and by the sounds of the words from their families and friends, these two are one sweet couple.
During the ceremony, Alanna and Russel included their daughter with an affirmation of their new family; their symbol of this to her was a necklace. Jon was able to snap a few photos when she went back to her seat and showed it off to her fellow flower girls.
Their kissing game brought the couple to new heights, including the traditional Jewish dance, the hora - a dream for the bride, even though it was not a Jewish wedding.
...and the night went on from there!
We always like taking photos in locations that are meaningful to our couples. In this session Sarah and Shaad took us to the National Art Gallery in Ottawa. Behind the gallery there is some nice architecture as well as a really nice grove of trees which happened to be in full bloom. Architecture, apple blossoms and an amazing couple are a perfect formula for engagement photos.
After the gallery, and the must have photo with the giant spider, we made our way along the Rideau canal to the University of Ottawa. Sarah and Shaad met at university and we got a chance to take some photos in meaningful places around campus.