Kim Magee Photography

Kenton & Trisha | WEDDING on the ISLAND

2012-02-16T09:43:00.033-05:00

Manitoulin Island that is.

This was my favourite wedding of the year and I held off showing it because of that. This was my family.

I was so honoured to be asked by my cousin Sandy to photograph her daughter Trish's wedding. My family lives on the other side of Ontario and I havent seen that part of my family in 16 years! Crazy. So I really excited for October to come and visit with everyone and get away 'to the island'.

We were all staying for the weekend where the wedding was taking place - Lake Wolsey, where Kenton grew up. Kenton's family was so welcoming, and just simply, great people. Donna & Roger, you might see me again - I'd love to come back to the cabins for a vacation and we'd be sure to pay you a visit! And now you can please forgive me when you might notice a slight bias in pictures to the Halverson's! lol

I think there's one thing that will strike you as you look at this wedding. It's easy to see who Trish & Kenton are. I don't think I have ever come across a wedding that TRULY shows a couple's personality more so than this one. You will see what I mean as you go through the photos.

Congratulations Kenton & Trish. Thanks for having me.

We arrived just in time for the rehearsal. Cold & wet.

Trish is my cousin's daughter and aside from earlier in the year, I hadn't seen her since she was a toddler, about the same age as her daughter now. She has certainly grown into a beautiful woman and chosen a very handsome husband. Kenton is a "hugger" so I liked him immediately (not to mention those blue eyes, dimples and that voice)!

We woke to a beautiful morning - a bit chilly, but that didnt matter, it wasn't raining.

When I arrive where the guys are getting ready, I see one of the groomsmen with a bottle of tide and scrub brush and a HUGE puddle of tide across his shirt. So I ask what I happen..."I had a little spot on my sleeve I was going to get out, but then I spilled the bottle across the shirt, so I guess now I will jsut throw the shirt in the dryer and that will take care of it". Ummm NO, I explain..it will just come out of the dryer with a blue crust on it. (wedding is in an hour) So I told him to go finish getting ready and I'll take care of your shirt. So, I rinsed it out and threw it in the dryer -no time for an iron. But he wasnt a smurf for the wedding.

Yup, the guys were wearing work boots today and Carhardt work pants & shirts.

Weddings are all in the details.
What little girl wouldn't want to throw shot gun shells instead of petals?

And yes, they rode away to "Take you for a ride in my big green tractor.."

My husband (handsome guy, purple shirt) and I with my cousins & spouses and Aunt Esther. Sorry you couldnt be there Camy. Missed you!

Those boys looked mighty fine in their carhardt's. Who said you had to wear a tux to look good at a wedding.

Now what do you do when you don't have a knife to cut the cake....you pull out your jack knife of coarse!!! Yup. Redneck. Love it.

The day after the wedding, we gathered at Kenton's parents farm, just down the road from the cabins. Took a few more pictures, had some lunch before heading out on the long drive home.

The Poster People

2012-02-09T19:59:00.003-05:00

So you've seen the poster twice before, here and here...and now it's time for the third installment. And I think you can imagine, there will be more. It will like American Pie...it will never end. I like that.

Congratulations! Can't wait to find out who the star of #4 is!

Tuesday February 21st UPDATE It's a BOY!!!! Mom & Baby doing well!

Kimberly & Jeff | WEDDING

2012-01-25T09:35:00.015-05:00

It was miserable out...cold, windy, rainy. Just miserable. But that did not stop Kim & Jeff from having a fabulous day. And although everyone was chilly, we were all laughing and having a great time doing pictures out in that mess. The big umbrella got whipped backwards...hilarious! And that was at the beginning of pictures! I said are you sure you want to be out here, in this? OH yes...lets do this! What a trooper. So glad we did. The pictures were fabulous and unique! And despite all that wind & rain, her hair was as good at the end of the day, as it was at the beginning!

Now, one little side note. You will see that Kimberly is a stunning woman. But check out Grandma. Wow. If I can look half that good at her age - and fashionable too. And check her out on the dance floor!

Kim & Jeff, congratulations. Thanks for having me there.

Liz & Gary | WEDDING

2012-01-23T09:35:00.017-05:00

I can honestly say, this is the first time ever, I have arrived at a groom's house 2 hours before the wedding and the groom was outside fixing fence and burning garbage. He tried to play on me "what are you doing here...wedding's not till next week...so I played along. However after a few minutes, he almost had me believing I was there on the wrong day! (he's good) lol

I won't chat any longer...Liz just wants to see her pictures before I go get my hair done!!!!! So enjoy! Congratulations you two love birds! Thanks for having me along for the ride!

Tyler & Melissa | WEDDING

2012-01-20T09:17:00.014-05:00

What a day!!! Guns, skeet shooting, good 'ol Alberta boys in their underwear, one heck of a gorgeous bride, blue skies, sunshine and golden trees. That was Melissa & Tyler's wedding!
Congratulations guys! I had a great time with your friends and so happy that I could be a part of your day. Cheers!

Rob & Sonja | WEDDING

2012-01-10T20:08:00.017-05:00

Rob & Sonja were married on a Thursday. An unusual day, yes, for a wedding - but it was their 10 year anniversary! They had always said they would get married on their 10 year anniversary, and so they did. Rob didn't even "offically" propose till just a few months earlier. There was no point he said, they always knew what the plan was!

Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Ruscica! Thanks for letting me be a part of it.

Valerie & David | WEDDING

2012-01-10T10:16:00.025-05:00

Valerie! You are a knockout! David...you are one handsome guy with a beautiful bride! But I didn't need to tell you that. And for everyone else it was obvious when they saw your engagement pics here.

David & Valerie where married at St. Gertrudes in Oshawa- a beautiful church I love going to, as the light is awesome & makes the stain glass even prettier. We headed to the old Cullen Gardens for pictures. It is a real treat with a small wedding - quiet & relaxing for everyone! Then it was time to meet up with the crowd again at the gorgeous Deer Creek Golf & Country Club in Ajax.

Valerie & David, it was great getting to know you and being a part of your day. Congratulations! I wish you a long & happy life together.

Welcome Jaxson!

2012-01-06T22:15:00.004-05:00

Congratulations Lindsey & Marc. He's beautiful.

Rebecca & Jake | WEDDING

2012-01-03T19:02:00.018-05:00

I can't believe it's been over 3 months since Jake & Rebecca's wedding. It was a long, busy fall for me and I'm running rampant to catch up! But guys, I hope you will agree, it was worth the wait!

What a beautiful September for a tent wedding at the West home near Oakwood. Although it was chilly at night, the day was warm, Rebecca GLOWED - and that dress, omg, THAT DRESS. I don't want to play favourites, but I think it was my favourite of the year. Wow. She looked amazing! The ringbearer and flower girl totally captured my eye all day too...they were in love with the camera and always had quite a face on! Jake's friends were just FUN all day and I had so much fun with everyone!

It seems that school buses have become quite a popular way of getting around on a wedding day and it might sound nuts, but my favourite shots of the B&G, were on the bus. One of those will be a canvas on my wall for everyone to come see. The light, the friends, the charm of it all.

Rebecca & Jake, I wish you much happiness for a lifetime! Congratulations!

Merry Christmas

2011-12-24T00:35:00.003-05:00

To all of you who follow my blog faithfully, and those of you who pop by once in a while or just by chance, THANK YOU. To all of my clients of 2011, THANK YOU! All of you have made my life that much better for allowing me to join in your lives, your loves and your families. It's an honour & a pleasure to be a part of it all. I wish all of you a wonderful holiday season with your family and all the best for 2012!

And now, get off the darn computer, go open some presents, eat a bunch of desserts and turkey and throw snowballs at each other. Pull ribbons from the dog's butt and and fall asleep on the couch with your hand stuck in your pants cuz you just can't move any further. Eat some more dessert. Forget about the vegetables. Kiss under the mistletoe. Squeeze someone's butt. Smile for another picture. Hug your grandma. Call your parents. Put a ring on your girlfriends' finger, then call me. Go ice fishing. Go snowmobiling if you are so lucky to have some snow. Have another peice of cheesecake. Wear your pj's all day. Just get off this computer.

Merry Christmas...LOVE YOU ALL.
Kim

Melanie & Steve | WEDDING

2011-12-14T18:39:00.020-05:00

Mel & Steve -here it is!!! Finally! (Been a long hour, hasn't it?)

Mel & Steve had quite an eventful year planning their wedding, but it all finally came together on a Friday in September and they could't have asked for a more beautiful day at a spectacular location! Their wedding took place at the Nestleton Waters Inn near Port Perry. An outstanding location with wonderful owners & superior service, not to mention the beautiful tent for the reception. I've never had a location quite like this one, and it's all so close to home! Mel & Steve - I'm so happy that your initial plans got changed around, cuz in the end you got the best wedding you could ask for! Congratulations and best wishes!

On a side note, I just wanted to thank Crystal of Crystal Whitehead Photography for being my second shooter on this one. Also hello to Colin & Carla of Empty Cup Media who were the videographers for the wedding...always a pleasure to work with you guys, as well as Tom McIlmoyle, Out With a Bang DJ services, Ennismore. Ohhh and can't forget the food.. Chanterelles of Bowmanville. YUMMY, as always!

Amy & Evan | WEDDING

2011-12-08T10:53:00.015-05:00

Amy & Evan are another in the long line of friends coming out of Sunderland & area. As I said in a post a few weeks ago, I just love this group of family & friends and I appreciate that Amy & Evan allowed me to gather up a bunch of those brides & grooms for a shot on the dance floor!

Amy, you were simply, a stunning, stunning bride and you certainly married a very ruggedly handsome man who obviously loves you a great deal. I know, because not only was he grinning ear to ear during the ceremony, but he did everything I asked him during pictures and didnt complain! And we know how much he loves pictures. lol

Congratulations & I wish you both happiness for a lifetime.

Jenn & Roy | WEDDING

2011-11-30T22:51:00.017-05:00

The Briar's Resort in Sutton is a little like stepping back in time...rather reminded me of the resort in Dirty Dancing. There was even croquet on the lawn! It was simply beautiful, nostalgic and a fantastic setting for Jenn & Roy's wedding on a very, very hot & humid September day. It rained just before ceremony and there was almost a last minute scramble for an indoor ceremony, but the sun poked out just in time for the vows. The humidity was almost unbearable after that! But the grounds were absolutely fantastic for pictures and I dragged the wedding party along for some great pictures. What a great bunch of friends and can those boys ever dance! Woo Hoo! What a great night.
Congratulations Jenn & Roy.

Nat & Dave | WEDDING

2011-11-24T09:50:00.017-05:00

This family is just easy to love and so glad I was asked back for another wedding! Natalie & Dave are just full of laughs together - nothing too serious about these two, except maybe all that crying at the speeches. Not a dry eye in the house, including mine. And I don't think I have ever seen a mother of the bride so 'glowing' all day long- at the salon, the hotel room, the park, the reception, just glowing. I love seeing all that love and capturing it.
Congratulations & MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!

Cara & Johnathan | WEDDING

2011-11-23T10:41:00.019-05:00

If you follow my blog regularly, you'll probably start to recognize some of the faces you see in this wedding - some from the last post, and some from many other weddings in the past year or two. Like I said last week, I just love this circle of friends and the party gets better every time. I suppose it's because I know so many people and they are all just friends to me now and that's why I ended up staying till 2am and eating pizza with Cara's parents & the "Rogers" family (inside joke) when everyone else was gone, including the B&G. Cara & Johnathan, thank you for having me be a part of your wedding day. Enjoy re-living your day in pictures, Tait - Tait. (The song is still going thru my head)
Cheers!

Karen & Mike | WEDDING

2011-11-17T19:51:00.022-05:00

I was so happy to be a part of another wedding from the Sunderland crew! I love this group of friends and this time it was Karen & Mike's turn! That's right...just like the picture says, Karen & Mike got married! They chose the lovely Brick Church B&B in Manilla for a small family wedding, followed by a big party at the Pefferlaw Lions Hall with all their friends. In between we stopped at the family biz, rode some tractors and played with a firetruck! What better way to spend a Saturday.

Congratulations!

Amber & Randy | WEDDING

2011-11-14T19:31:00.016-05:00

So many things in this day to tell you about...where to start. Everything in the day was on time, which meant we had lots of time for pictures - which means GREAT pictures! The guys were a hoot to follow in the morning getting ready - havin' a beer, playing some pool and guitars. (btw, they were good!). You will notice when you see Amber's eyes - they are the most incredible shade of blue - and no, I didn't "photoshop" them. Those are hers!

Amber's Dad brought a shotgun to the ceremony - there's a story behind that & you'll have to ask Steve, but we went on to take some pictures with it on the railbridge by the Holiday Inn. While we were there a police officer came along and we all tried to subtley move in front of the gun, though there was no way he didnt see it. Well, he was there to get mad at me - the photographer - for trespassing. "You photographers always bringing couples out here. This is an active track and you are trespassing". He wanted to fine me $150. Nope. Not kidding. He didnt care about the gun - or the bums beside us with their bottle of whisky or the kids jumping off the bridge into the river. Just me. Are you kidding? Well...in the end he didn't give me a fine, just a warning. Hilarious! Another something funny - you'll also notice a picture during the reception of a shot gun shell with some faded out writing that says "randy". Let Amber's Dad explain that one too. Though I think you can figure it out.

All in all, it was a great day with lots of laughs and lots of great dancers too and more funny pictures! Fantastic wedding, fantastic couple. All the best!

Just a Teaser...

2011-11-08T15:45:00.003-05:00

I know so many of you are waiting for your wedding photos, engagements shots and family shoots to be ready - and I promise they are coming. Crazy busy time of the year - a time I wish I could clone myself. However, your pictures are coming soon and I promise, worth the wait!

Here's just a few upcoming blogposts to keep the followers happy. I love you all! And I thank you for tagging along with me!

Jill & Dave | WEDDING

2011-11-01T19:18:00.012-04:00

Jill & Dave had a lovely wedding at her parent's home outside Lindsay, with just their closest family & friends. It was a really, and I say that again, REALLY muggy day and it did rain a bit just before the ceremony. But the sun came out last minute and the chairs were towelled off quick and all went well. Love the bubbles at the end! Congratulations Jill & Dave!

Northern Lights

2011-10-24T23:15:00.005-04:00

Just a couple of hours ago the sky was on fire with the Northern Lights! It's not often we see them this far south and they put on a display to make you awestruck. I was coming home from Peterborough when we noticed the bright shaft of hot pink light across the sky, almost over top of us. The blues, greens & hot pinks were dancing across the sky, as far as I could see from east to west. Just magnificent. By the time we got home & grabbed camera equipment, the best of the show was over, but I was still able to grab a few of the lights as they slowed.
Enjoy!

Photo of the Day

2011-10-23T19:49:00.004-04:00

Or rather a few photos from my day.

First, one little teaser from Vanessa & Dan's engagement shoot. Apparently Dan went out to buy a pair of jeans one day and came home with a motorbike! I don't know how he got away with that one. My guess it has to do with the size of the wedding and because he's a total hottie. Am I right, Vanessa? lol

Then, driving home some back roads and seeing that hilly road really made me want to be on a bike today too. Great day for it!!! Hope you got out and enjoyed one of our last super days.

Welcome Raedyn!

2011-10-20T19:20:00.006-04:00

Congratulations to my dear friends Ryan & Patti, on the birth of their first baby! I was so lucky to go see her when she was only a few hours old. Teeny, tiny and I never had a newborn smile so much. She was born for the camera!

Emily & Tyler | WEDDING

2011-10-12T08:35:00.017-04:00

Well its quite a change in weather from their engagements pics. And both those days were absolutely fabulous for beautiful pictures! One of my favourite parts of the day was taking pics downtown Peterborough and there was an old bike chained to the fence. Right when I said "that would be so awesome if we could use that bike"...the owner came out and let us do just that! Oh, I could have had an entire shoot with that old bike! lol
And I absolutely love the families of these two! And it's obvious that Tyler's parents love Emily as much as their own children. Wow. What a great family to marry into. Tyler's Dad hardly got 2 sentences out before he broke down, welcoming Emiily to the family and I was so choked up with tears I could hardly breathe and hold my camera steady. I was so relieved when a few other sobs broke the silence so I could sob too. I'm such a big sap. And one of my favourite pix of the day - Emily dancing with her Dad. He is deaf and I got her in the middle of "I love you" sign. Just plain lovely. OH..and the hilarious dance with the wedding party to open the night. Just too funny!!!

I wish you guys a wonderful, long life together.

Kelly & Bill | WEDDING

2011-10-04T19:37:00.016-04:00

It was 36 C the day Kelly & Bill got married at the Pogue Family Farm near Bobcaygeon. I think everyone looks pretty good despite the all the sweating that was going on! I also found out that EVERYONE is very cooperative when its so hot and we whipped thru pictures remarkably fast. Everyone wanted to get to the shade & a cold drink! And even though pictures went quickly, we got fabulous shots and it still showed the fun crowd & the crazy love of Bill & Kelly...or maybe that's just the craziness of Bill...I'm not sure. lol Congrats you two!

Felicia & Tyler | WEDDING

2011-09-29T08:59:00.014-04:00

Felicia & Tyler where married at Parkwood Estate with their reception at the Jubilee Pavilion. I loved both of these families. Felicia's grandmother...what a beautiful woman inside & out. There are some great genes in that family. Felicia you are blessed!

At the end of Tyler's mother's speech, she quoted Robert Munsch - "I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living, my baby you'll be". I was bawling. It's one of my favourites too.

It was just an awesome day and I am so blessed to have a "job" where I hang out with great families, meet fun new friends and be part of a fantastic event. I also have to say thank you to whoever it was that grabbed me by the hand and dragged me outside at 1030 during the reception to show me the moon on the water - which led to the first photo. That awesome shot wouldn't have happened without you!

Congratulations Felicia & Tyler.

Trying to teach Gramma the macarena...

Melissa & Mike | WEDDING

2011-09-27T09:09:00.014-04:00

It was blue skies & sunshine for Mike & Melissa's wedding at St.Peter's Cathedral in Peterborough, followed by some sexy pix downtown and heading out to Black Diamond Golf Course for more pictures & the reception. You can't ask for anything better than a sunshine day with great friends and family!

Mike...you have yourself one hot bride!
Melissa...you got those dimples!!!! Delicious!
Cheers to a wonderful life ahead for you both!

Danielle & Chris | ENGAGED

2011-09-22T07:33:00.007-04:00

At this time of the year I don't often have time to post engagement shoots and I really need to make more time to do that. I know you regulars like to see them! So I'm starting with my friends Danielle & Chris. I just love these two. They were made for each other and won't they have beautiful children? Plus I can't wait for their wedding day...I get to party at that one!
Love you guys.

Hey D...did you notice, I didn't say anything about dimples or hunky dunky or anything? LOL