It's always very flattering when we are asked by a photographer to capture their engagement and wedding. Grace has some wonderful work of her own and you should check it out here. We met up with these two at the Courtyard Restaurant in the Byward Market to recreate one of their early dates; coffee followed by dessert with a mix of laughter. People ask us if it's awkward being photographed in a restaurant or coffee shop surrounded by other patrons. Typically the answer would be yes, it can be a little awkward at first but that fades very quickly . The restaurant was very accommodating for and they put us in a quiet area by ourselves (we picked a slower time of day) so we were unencumbered when taking photos and I'm sure Grace and Abe felt a little more comfortable. After some coffee and laughing we braved the outdoors which had turned from a snowless cold day to a snowy (but still cold) winter wonderland.
Thanks for letting us be a small part of your life Grace and Abe, we are really looking forward to your wedding!
Heather & Dan - Engaged
in Engagement, Ottawa, Winter
Heather and Dan came to us after we filmed this wedding highlight video for Heather's brother. This is a classic Canadian engagement session complete with a little snow, a lot of outdoors and a beaver pond nested in the forest with a family playing hockey on it. You'll also want to check out the amazing ring Dan had custom made after finding a sketch Heather had made. These two are amazing and we are looking forward to their upcoming wedding.
4 Seasons in wedding dress
Most brides only get to wear their wedding dress once, but as photographers, since our wedding back in 2012, Katriina has put it on multiple times for the following series. The dress has spent quite a few hours bundled up in the trunk of our car, but we never know when we'll want to pull over and take some photos. Needless to say it has gone through a bit of a beating as Katriina trampled through nature with it, but it's totally worth it.