A Year in the Life of a Photograhper
/One of the biggest blessings in my life is being able to do what I love for a living. While there are definitely areas of my job that I would rather not do, I LOVE being a photographer. Being able to celebrate life’s major milestones over and over again is indeed a blessing.
Being a photographer in Ontario has it’s own challenges. We have less impressive landscapes than other areas of Ontario but after travelling quite a bit this year, I’ve realized that without the distraction of mountains and canyons, oceans, and the focus of photography can actually be on people. I can focus on capturing those moments, creating those moments that you’ll remember and that you will be the focus of those memories.
Plus we get all the best seasons, especially those glorious fall colours! In spring we can go to the Guelph Arboretum for cherry blossoms in your engagement or family session. In the summer we can head to Burlington beach for some super fun beach sessions, In the fall, everywhere you look has the most beautiful reds and oranges and yellow. Then those winter sessions which are few and far between are so magical! We are so luck to have the array of different seasons here and being able to capture everything from engagements to weddings to maternity sessions, and family sessions, and solo sessions. I have the best job in the world.
And I could not do what I love without the support of all of the local wedding vendors in the areas. This year every wedding was incredible and so special shout outs go to Cellar52, Cambridge Mill, and Langdon Hall, thank you for having such incredible venues in the Kitchener-Waterloo Region!
Thank you to all my couples, families, and entrepreneurs for supporting my business. For trusting me with capturing your life and you as you are, thank you!
Laura + Taj // A Tiffany Falls Engagement
/I LOVE engagement sessions! There’s just something about the anticipation and excitement about a couple’s upcoming wedding that makes the session that much better. I love getting to know how couples interact with each other and here them talk about their plans for the big day.
An engagement session is usually the first time I’m meeting a couple and/or photographing them and it gives me a really good feel for how to capture them on their wedding day. This is why I include engagement sessions in most of my wedding packages, it’s so important to me to be able to know the couple and for them to feel comfortable with me!
Laura and Taj were up for an adventure, which is what I look for in an awesome couple! They wanted to go to Hamilton to take pictures with the waterfalls and if you follow me or know me at all, you know that sessions with water just bring me so much joy! Plus, these two were even willing to get in the freezing cold water in the middle of October which made them gold star clients in my books!
Tiffany Falls is a popular spot for engagement photos for a good reason. There is an easy, pretty path right up to the waterfall, and lots of space in front to take pictures! Using your engagement session to have an adventure or doing something creative is a really good way to make sure you and your partner have fun! I love this session so much and I cannot wait for Laura + Taj’s wedding in just a couple of weeks!
