I still remember meeting this sweet couple for the very first time. We had such a blast shooting their Western Fair engagement session, and I have such fond memories from their beautiful wedding. Fast forward to Big Brother Oliver’s newborn lifestyle session, and now baby Simon’s, which I am sharing today. I’ve since seen them again for a mini session, and it always makes my heart so happy to have them in front of my lens. Here are some favourites from their cozy in-home session!
I absolutely loved working with Jennifer and Ryder. Their engagement session fell on a gorgeous late Summer day. We started with a wooded trail walk and enjoyed the sun shining through the trees, and eventually headed to the beach for some sunset snuggles. If you’ve never enjoyed a wine bottle for two on a beach log at sunset, these two sure made it look like the perfect romantic date idea! What better way to end the night than with a sunset beach silhouette shot. Here are a few favourites from their Grand Bend engagement session!
I am so excited to share this beautiful sunset family session today. This shoot took place on a beautifully sunny, incredibly windy late Summer evening. There were actual wind warnings for the area, and the waves were unbelievably high. Nonetheless, after chatting about our options, we decided to go for it. And I am so glad we did. We mostly stayed away from the water’s edge to avoid the worst of the wind, and the beach was completely empty due to the weather conditions. The delicious golden hour light was to.die.for., and this gorgeous family put together the most beautiful outfits for their beach session. So many playful, snuggly candid moments. The whole shoot was a dream. Here are some favourites!
(P.S.: Johanna is a talented photographer herself - check her work out here!)
I absolutely loved working with this sweet couple. They just exude kindness, and their entire day was filled with joy and laughter. Their wedding took place on a beautiful farm property, with an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour surrounded by trees and overlooking the pond, followed by a stunning barn reception. We took their engagement photos on this same property, but during the Winter and in the middle of a blizzard! As a result, these two have two totally different sets of images from the same meaningful place. I have such happy memories from this cheerful, laid bak day - here are some favourites!
Second Shooter/Assistant: Saleme Fayad
What a dream it was to photograph this gorgeous styled shoot last Spring. Kassia from Kassia Tjia Events and Candice from Flora & Forage brought this amazing vision to life, and it was a joy to capture every stunning detail. The florals blew my mind, and the overall design felt so unique and inspiring.
A true dream team came together for this shoot:
WEDDING PLANNER | Kassia Tjia Events
PHOTOGRAPHER | Raw Footage Photography
VENUE | Cowbell Brewing Co.
FLORIST | Flora & Forage
RENTALS | A&B Party and Tent Rental
BAKER | Grandma's Oven Bakery & Cakes Inc.
HAIR STYLIST | Hair by House
MAKEUP ARTIST | Presley Foskett Makeup
BRIDAL GOWN | Lavender Bridal Boutique
MENSWEAR | Stars Men’s Shops
JEWELRY | Gordons Gold Jewellers
BRIDE MODEL | Cass Crowe
BRIDESMAID MODELS | Kasi Zylinski & Tiyler Gagne
GROOM MODEL | Matt Clifford
GROOMSMEN MODELS | Justin Crawford & Emmett Robinson
I love photographing this beautiful family year after year! My loyal, repeat clients truly become a part of what I call my “Raw Footage Family”, and I am so so thankful for them! This year, we walked around Medway Heritage Forest on a beautiful Summer evening for some rock skipping and family snuggles.
What a fun-filled day this was! Backyard weddings are always a favourite for me, and Britney and Gavin’s beautiful Stratford backyard wedding was no exception. Gavin is from Australia, and I absolutely loved the fun touches of Australian culture throughout the wedding, ending in the ultimate Canadian/Australian midnight buffet (scroll down to the end to see!). When I think back on this day, one of the things that stands out the most is the amazing live band that had everyone on their feet dancing the night away. It was such a lively party and we had a blast documenting it all! These two are the sweetest and so down-to-earth, and it was a joy to capture this day for them. Here are some favourites!
Second Shooter/Assistant: Melissa Pushelberg
This day stands out as one for the books. All of the details came together perfectly for Karlie and Zak’s beautiful Arlington Hotel wedding. Paris, Ontario is the most charming little town and made for a stunning backdrop for their wedding photos. The entire day was a dream, from their sweet first look in front of the Arlington Hotel entrance to the wild, vibrant party that closed off the evening. Here are some favourites!
Venue: Arlington Hotel, Paris ON
Florist: La Petite Fleur
Hair: Coccola Beauty
Makeup: Catherine Krahn
Dress: Robert Bullock (Sash and Bustle, Toronto ON)
Tux: Tom’s Place, Toronto ON
Decorator: Past, Present, Pretty
Ring Designer: Ancaster Jewellers
Second Shooter/Assistant: Melissa Pushelberg
Lots of candid family snuggles in tall grasses under a beautiful tree at golden hour - what more could you want? I loved this family session! Here are some favourites.
This was such a fun morning family session at Little Beach in Port Stanley. I don’t usually shoot at this beach because I tend to book evening sessions in Port Stanley, but Little Beach was perfect for that beautiful morning light. The beach tends to always bring out that candid playfulness I love to photograph, and this session was no exception. I hadn’t seen this sweet family since baby brother’s newborn lifestyle session, and it was so lovely to see them again. Here are some favourites from their fun beach session!
