My old high school friend Chad and his wife Kayla contacted me this summer. They were coming home from Alberta and wanted some family pics done- I was so pleased to be asked, and it was great to see an old high school buddy. Their little one had the best hat and they made a lovely family, as we hung out at the fishing village in Scots Bay at sunset.
Mike and Andrea were already known to me as I’d done their engagement photos back in the fall at the Dingle. I was really looking forward to their beautiful wedding day out in Chezzetcook, a spot in NS that I hadn’t been to before. They were lovely and I had a wonderful day getting to know them all over again at the dingle!
What a joyful day this was! Sarah & Andre were new clients who turned out to be awesome models, super easy to work with, and looked great on camera. I’m thrilled with their photos and am so glad we met- Sarah was super fun and a treat to be around!
Last weekend, we went camping at Five Islands Provincial Park. I’m not much of a camper, but I shocked myself and really enjoyed the experience, and am really looking forward to going again. One of the perks I discovered is that camping = great landscape photography! Here’s a few.
I’ve been looking forward to this wedding for a while. Sean & Margaret were married at the Sherwater Chapel, and there wasn’t a dry eye in the place- their love for each other was so obvious and special. We roasted a bit while doing photos at the Eastern Passage boardwalk- and they were game for any pose and had lots of fun. The reception was great and I enjoyed my day with this great couple.
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I hadn’t heard from my girlfriend Chelsea in nearly eight years- we went in separate directions after leaving Acadia. We had a great time together there, suffering through classes and figuring ourselves out. She was a great friend to me and we lived in the same all-girls residence- and her friendship was greatly appreciated there! She got in touch a few months back to invite me to spend the day with she and her husband, Matthew, as they celebrated their wedding in Halifax with family at a reception.
I met my friend Andrea in college, when we were both younger and having a bit too much fun at Acadia. She’s the cousin of a very close friend of mine, and I’ve enjoyed being on the periphery of her life for many years. She married Corey, who is the brother of a good friend, and they make a lovely couple. I’m so excited to meet their little one- they’re going to be fabulous parents. I was thrilled when they invited me to share some intimate maternity moments with them.
I spotted this mill while driving the old Number One highway, trying to avoid construction on the 101. It’s associated with the Minas Pulp & Power plant, and I immediately wished I had my camera. The next time through, I was sure to stop and climb around- there are some restricted areas so you have to be careful- but anything in the name of art!
First wedding of the 2010 season- Erica and Chris- and we’re off with a bang! Their beautiful baby girl Emma Mae was a frequent highlight of the day, poking her little nose into many of the photos. We beat the traffic and the heat and had a great day!
To view more photos from my great day with Erica & Chris, click the video below. (Video may take a minute to load or appear)
I photograph a fair amount of family reunion type events- where a group of relatives gets together after a long absense, and they want a photographer around to capture the moments that happen. It’s one of my favorite photography events because it’s pretty relaxed, there’s usually some good grub involved, and I get to know an entire family in one day.
The Ogilvies are particularly special because they’ve taken my own family under their wing- there’s a zillion connections between us and I’m enjoying getting to know them more each time.
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Sean & Margaret are getting married tomorrow- and I’m super excited! Here are their engagement photos that we took back in the winter with their dog. We had a great time and I can’t wait to share their wedding pics!
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I was very lucky to photograph Corrine & Jamie’s wedding last summer. They were the first to ever be wed at The Elms, a nursing home in Coldbrook. The location was beautiful and we had a great afternoon together exploring the gardens.
I call this place ‘Kat’s Cove’, as it’s where we took my friend Kat on her last night in Nova Scotia. It kinda sums up the feel of the province for me- the rocks, the ocean, the sunset.
I was blessed with four wonderful grandparents. They’re all gone now and I miss them every single day. They shaped me into who I am. This is Neil’s Grammie, who I’ve adopted and latched onto with a full heart. She allows me to pretend she’s mine. This was taken as part of a photoshoot we did on Grammie’s 88th birthday.
To view more photos of the Marvelous Mildred, click the video below.
Oh, how I love to discover a new landscape spot. This little gem is Lawrencetown beach, at sunset in July. We climbed to the top of a grassy hill to get a better view across the little town.
What a gorgeous and serious creature this girl is. She immediately knew she liked pearls (good choice) and she’s also quite fond of her mom and dad. We had some fun playing with baskets and blankets.
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Again back to Halls Harbour. Happened to be here at sunset with a family for a photoshoot and couldn’t resist stopping for some photos ‘just for me.’ I love the boats hanging out here at low tide- makes you wonder what would happen if they were tied just a little tighter!
My work has been featured several times on the cover of Business Voice magazine. It’s a total thrill to see your own work on a magazine cover! Here are some samples from the cover shoots.
Sometimes, the weather, the models and the atmosphere all align for a perfect wedding day- and that was certainly the case with Courtney & Joel. A love affair that spanned from Australia to Nova Scotia, these two were beautiful, devoted and super easy to work with. The shot at the dingle is one of my favorite wedding photos.
A hot summer day in Dartmouth found Cindy, Nick and their son setting loose some doves from the steps of St. Peter’s church. I’d never seen this done before and haven’t since- it was a truly special moment.
This is my best girl, my bestie since we were 12. Imagine my joy when she has a cute kid for me to photograph. We spent a great afternoon at my place with she and her great husband Moe.
I’m thrilled to be photographing Becky and Rick’s wedding this summer. Becky is a longtime friend, we went to high school together and she’s a peach. She called me out to her farm last autumn to take some photos of she and her now-fiancee, Rick. Looking forward to your wedding!
To view more photos from our day at the farm, click the video below. (Video may take a minute to load or appear)
Also a frequent and favorite landscape spot- the famous Peggy’s Cove here in Nova Scotia. This photo has earned me two contest wins as well as being one of my best sellers.
Halls Harbour is a great little tourist spot up on the north mountain in the Annapolis Valley. I’ve been up there several times and it’s becoming a favorite spot to photograph, particularly at sunset.
I’ve photographed Heather & Thomas on two occasions, and they continue to be a joy to work with. Polite, attractive and creative, they make photography even more fun! I was thrilled to meet and photograph their new addition, Baby D. He was beautiful and very well behaved- my favorite kind of baby! We started out at their home and moved onto the Dartmouth Commons.
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Christmas time means dressing babies up in ridiculous costumes- although Baby T didn’t seem to mind. He really was a little angel and I can’t wait to photograph he, and his family, again.
Driving around on the north mountain looking for great landscapes- came across this field in Scots Bay. Had a great chat with the farmer, I was afraid he wasn’t going to let me leave he was so pleased to have someone to talk to. But this shot was worth it.
This was a real treat- a photoshoot with the new daughter of a very longtime and dear friend of mine. When they broke out the tutu, I nearly died- have you ever seen anything so cute?
This was a joyous wedding. My first wedding last summer with my new camera, and getting to know Erin, who I’d grown up around but didn’t really know. Turns out both she and her husband are awesome- loving, creative, and it was one of my very favorite weddings ever. A lot of really special moments.
