Welcome Hunter!

Krystal & Dale welcomed baby Hunter in January...a little brother for big sister, Shyan.

Planning Your Wedding

Yesterday was Wedding Bells Bridal Show in Peterborough and I just wanted to say Thank You to everyone who visited my booth. I look forward to hearing from you and all about the details of your wedding day!

This time of the year is the one of the busiest for me, as for many other vendors, as brides are trying to get everything from venues to dj's to florists arranged! There were many superb vendors at the show and I just wanted to add in a few more of my favourite vendors to your list!

Make-Up
All About You Esthetic Services by Donna DeRusha 705-324-8519
There will be a post coming this week all about Donna's services!


DJ
Out With a Bang! Tom McIlmoyle 705-292-6206 tom.mcdj@hotmail.com
Read this previous post about Tom!

Florists & Decorating
The Kent Florist, Lindsay 705-324-7314
The Big Event, Fenelon Falls 705-887-5155
Farmer's Daughter, Woodville 1-877-296-6558

Venues
Sir William Mackenzie Inn, Kirkfield www.themackenzieinn.com
Belcroft Estate, Bradford www.belcroftestate.com

Sneak Peek - Jon & Jackie

I couldn't resist a quick edit of one of the shots from today's e-session with Jon & Jackie. We tootled about town and found some pleasant surprises in some very usual places! More to come another day, but this will have to do for now!

Annette + Mike | ENGAGEMENT

I met with Mike & Annette at his grandparents' resort at Cameron....it reminded me so much of the resort in Dirty Dancing!!! Just being there you could imagine what it was like in its 'hayday'...full of families and kids playing. What fun! The resort had been recently sold & family was there packing up memories. I hope these pictures will serve as a nice remembrance for Mike & his family! This day also happened to be one of the first really cold days of fall...and just as we said, 'boy its cold enough to snow'....it did!! I think they did a pretty good job of not looking cold in the pictures though...must be all that love to keep you warm.

Emily + Peter | ENGAGEMENT

Going through & updating my website, I have noticed just how many couples didnt get blogged....I knew I was busy in the fall, but time really does get away from me. So, as well as family pix, I'll be blogging some fall engagements too!

Emily & Peter are getting married in June...now that we've turned the corner into 2010, it seems their wedding is just around the corner! (ok, maybe I'm just hopeful for sun & warm!). Cute couple...so sweet together!

I had the most loveliest email from a recent bride today and I wanted to share with all of you.

"From the moment I saw your photos and met you at the wedding show I just knew the results would be nothing short of superb. What I didn't know is how helpful you would become and how you would put my mind at ease when things got hairy. Your guidance, professionalism, and laughter was greatly appreciated. We enjoyed you company from start to finish. We had such a total blast at the engagement shoot and for a couple of hours we felt like Kate Moss and Tyson Beckford! The funny part is, it was almost like you were invisible on our wedding day. Obviously I remembering seeing you after the ceremony when we went off and did all the photos, but during the ceremony and reception I did not see you at all. But you most definitely saw us because the pictures are incredible. We have seen so many photographer's that are more front and centre then the bride and groom! Anthony and I decided not to get a videographer and I was worried I might regret that. Your pictures laid that worry to rest. Your photos tell the story and capture every moment and emotion. To say that I am happy with them would be an understatement."
Angela & Anthony Maschek

Photo of the Day

Photo of the Day returns after a very long absence. Had the afternoon off yesterday, so Hubby & I went for a drive. Most of the snow was gone along the lake, around Port Hope, so everything looked like early spring again. Sign of things to come. I just love these gnarly trees...couldnt decide which I liked better, colour or b&w. Even in the dreariest times of the year, there is still surprisingly beautiful colour to be found - its just more subtle.

Wedding Bells 2010

Join me and many other wedding vendors at the annual WEDDING BELLS BRIDAL SHOW, Sunday, January 24th @ the Peterborough Memorial Centre. Doors open at 11am. This show is not to be missed if you are planning your 2010 or 2011 wedding.

As for me, 2010 has a small number of available dates & 2011 bookings are rolling in... so dont be disappointed. It is never too early to book your wedding. I look forward to hearing from you!
Kim

The Magee's | 2010

Most every year we do a family picture....set up the tripod and get a shot of the three of us...but for the past few years we've just had a snap taken while on vacation. So, I figured this year, I would get another photographer friend to shoot our pictures. Well, things kept getting put off and my schedule is so crazy and that didn't happen either. So, today I had the afternoon off and said we're going out!!! It was cold, but sunny. My husband grumbled the whole time...thin blood...whatever...suck it up!!! Jacob grumbled...I started getting b#@$%#y....just please smile. It's the same every time we do this....but the crabbier we get with each other...the better the pictures. Go figure! It's so much easier to shoot people other than my family!

Now, I do want to brag a little....Jacob took the shots of Andrew & me. I'm so thrilled with his talent...heck, I'm thrilled he can hang on to the camera & big lens properly and get a sharp picture...its 8lbs & 12" long.....its alot of camera!
Probably the best shots of Andrew & me ever...and I never like a picture of myself. I think it helped I was having a good hair day too. BTW...I often am asked who does my hair...my friend Becky @ Hair Trends!

Stacy & Phil | ENGAGEMENT

Now this one is going back all the way to September! Stacy & Phil are getting married soon, down south....all sand & sunny skies for their wedding!!! We had a fun shoot around Oshawa & Whitby for their engagement and even managed to pull in a little sand & sun there too! Congratulations & all the best to you!