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more from Mike and Christine's Wedding....~Owen Sound Wedding Photographer~Bayshore Arena wedding Photographer

Here are some more fave's from Mike and Christine's wedding day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 

Wedding Reception-Bayfield, ON

I really wish I could remember the name of this reception hall in Bayfield but I don't recall. I will tell you though, it's located just north of Bayfield on the West-side of hwy 21 just past the golf course.

  I was asked to capture a few moments at a recent hometown (in Bayfield) reception after Chad and Brigitte tied the knot in her home town of Winnipeg, Manitoba a few weeks prior. Chad is the son of my father-in-law's, wife.  Which technically would be my husbands "Step-brother?" but they really don't even know each other. So we'll just go with the first description.

Chad and Brigitte you do make a beautiful couple.

Here are some of my faves from the evening.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mike and Christine are Married {Sept 4, 2010}

Mike and Christine were married in Owen Sound at the Lumley Bayshore on what started out as a very wet, windy and dark day, but ended sunny and bright. Plan A was to get married in the Gazebo on the water but the weather decided that inside would be a much better alternative. So Plan B it was.

Here are a few of my faves.

more to come...

A huge shout out to Tami E. for 2nd shooting with me.

Online viewing gallery {password protected}

Tammy and Ray's Sneak Peek

Ray and Tammy had a beautiful wedding on the farm after the rain stopped the ceremony started and the weather was just perfect for the rest of the evening.  Tammy you make such a beautiful bride.

   
 

there's a 1st for everything...

Who knew that all of this hard work and persistance would actually pay off.  I have 2 weddings booked this summer with lots of room for more.  My goal this summer is to assist at as many weddings as my photog friends (Christy, Christine, Melissa, Christa, just to name a few) will allow me to hone my skills. Possibly land 1 or 2 more paid gigs/weddings. Then take a few workshops along the way.

Feast your eyes on my first ever cheque for MY business.  Thanks to my perspective brides for having faith in me.  I won't disappoint.  So hold on its going to be a great ride!!!!

I'm Still here...

Well as the depths of winter are upon us I am getting gradually more and more anxious to get back to shooting.  Until that time comes I have come accross this wedding I second shot with Christy back on a very cold day in October during Thanksgiving weekend at Walters Falls. 

 

 

jay & roberta~vow renewal with a midevil twist

I had made a request just before I had left my house that the wind and rain stop between the hours of 4:30 and 6:30 and sure enough it did I couldn't believe my luck.

Jay and Roberta have been married 10yrs and thought this would be a great reason for a party and why not make it a vow renewal and tell all of there friends to get dressed up for a costume party what a great idea.

I was able to capture a few intimate moments of just Jay and Roberta and the kids before the ceremony.  Here are some of my fav's.

I love this next photo, Roberta you were just stunning.

 

4th wedding with Christy ~ C & J got married

This couple got married in Kincardine in the backyard of the brides dad's house. They were a lot of fun.

*all images are from my camera but are copyrighted to  CJ Photo (aka Christy & Co.)*

Thanks again Christy for another fun wedding experience.

Christy in action

 

Grandfather of the bride (I think) was just a snapping away.  I loved it.
 

 

This is my favorite of the day.  Set up by Christy. (Below)

 
Best wedding yet.  For me from a photographic stand point.
 

my 4th assisting gig of the year! ~ b&k got married

I must give thanks where thanks is due.  A huge thank-you goes out to Christy Carson who has been a massive supporter and leader in my journey to becoming a better photographer.  Christy gave me a chance which I am so greatful to her for doing. Here are a few pics of a wedding I assisted Chrisy with last weekend.

*THESE PHOTOS ARE ALL COPYRIGHTED TO CJ PHOTO (aka. Christy & Co.)*

Here is Christy in action.

The lovely couple. (My View) 

I had the guys do the "Rock Star" pose. This just made my day.

 

 

The guys socks matched the girls toe nail polish.

Thanks Christy for another great day. You rock!

assisting/2nd shooting is the key to a better photographer

I have been assisting at a number of weddings this summer 2 so far with Christy of  Christy & Co.  This past weekend I assisted Chris of Click Photography here is just a snippet of what I captured.

I have known Christine for a really long time and I knew that she would be the "go to" person to  learn this profession. Which is exactly what I did last November when she was offering an "Ask me anything" workshop I got into this class and really haven't looked back.

I have been learning lots this summer from these extremely talented ladies.  Next item on my agenda is the editing portion of photography. As the summer winds down I will be taking another workshop with Christine and will be 2nd shooting/assisting at a few more weddings with Christy.

I am so humbled being able to gain this invaluable experience and education hands on for pay or not.

Just being able to watch these ladies at work has truly been an exhilarating experience for me.

I will post some pics of Christy at work after my wedding next weekend with her.

Christine in action.

 

the lovely couple, Christine to the right capturing them signing their license.