A couple of weeks I was contacted by the author and administrator of the Ontario Wedding Blog and was asked if I’d like to contribute some of my photos for a feature on David’s Restaurant in Port Dover. If you recall, I shot Kerri and Josh’s wedding ceremony there last year.

David’s Restaurant is a gorgeous location for a wedding ceremony or reception. Their back lawns overlook the water and are a perfect place to capture some wonderful memories. If you are willing to make the trip to Port Dover, David’s is definitely a place you must check out.

And if you are interested in reading the article and seeing some of my photos, please visit the Ontario Wedding Blog’s article here.

Kerri Campbell & Josh Benvenuti were married in front of friends and family in Port Dover Ontario on September 25th, 2010. Their gorgeous wedding ceremony took place on the back lawns of David’s Restaurant overlooking calm waters and stunning shorelines. The weather was a bit chilly but nothing could damper the love and passion Kerri & Josh share for each other. Their elegant ceremony was just the start of a great celebration, one that went late into the night.

Their reception followed at the Backstage Capitol in Delhi Ontario. Kerri and Josh had this old theatre decorated with not only tables and chairs, but sofas and lounge seats as well. This really gave the room a relaxed feeling, one that ties in well with Kerri and Josh’s approach to just about everything in life. Everyone ate, drank and danced the night away. A great time was had by all.

A BIG thanks once again to Andrea for spending the entire day shooting with me. I really appreciate your help and your company!

Please enjoy the photos below!

Cheers!
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If you recall in a previous post, I shot Jill and Andrew’s engagement photos here. The next session I had with them was the night before their wedding where Andrew’s family was hosting a cookout for everyone. It was an afternoon filled with sun, food, fun and laughter. Both the Duling and Kunica families were very kind, sweet, and so very welcoming. I had a blast documenting the afternoon.

Below are some pictures from the event.

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In keeping the creative juices flowing, it’s important as a photographer to also shoot for yourself every once in a while. One of my favourite quotes in recent photography history has been “the best camera you can have is the camera that you have with you.” As more and more photographers get swept up in the “mega-pixel race”, this quote has become even more important. For those that know me, I can be a bit of a techno-file, getting excited about the latest and greatest technology. I have to remind myself that I can create great images with the equipment I already have. I know my wife would appreciate that last comment

So, for myself, this usually means that I try to get out once a week and shoot something that I want to shoot, not just what my clients are paying me to shoot. A lot of times, this means some rather extreme experimentation – with the results not really worthy of seeing the light of day. But it also means I get to see what works, and what doesn’t, on my own dime.

In the images below, I’ve taken the time to experiment with DoF (Depth of Field), perspective, self-portraiture, and Colour.

Please enjoy!

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As most of you that know me already know, my wife and I had a son named Oliver back in November. To commemorate Dana’s pregnancy, we took the time to do a Maternity session and make some photographs. The setting (in this case, the cottage) perfectly fit the style and feel we were going for and we were really able to capture the essence of Dana’s pregnancy. As you will see in the photographs below, Dana really had the “pregnancy glow” happening. She looked absolutely stunning (in my opinion).

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Every year my family makes the trip to our cottage. This might not seem like a daunting task but of course you don’t know where my cottage is. For as many years as I can remember we pack our car to the brim, empty our bladders, and drive. Living in Brampton and having a summer cottage in Northern Ontario is quite common. Living in Brampton and having a cottage in a little town called Iron Bridge, six and a half hours away, is unlikely. But, this is my family tradition. And if you could experience the feeling of tranquility that comes with my cottage, you would understand why us city folk partake in this unusual ritual every year.

This year I made some photos of interesting elements in and around Cedar Tip (our cottage). It’s very beautiful there and I hope that you’ll be able to see what I mean….even for just a second.

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