What to Wear to Your Engagement Session 

We all want to look great when we have our picture taken, and the number one way to look great is to FEEL GREAT! So make sure you wear clothes you are comfortable in, that make you feel like yourself. Aside from that, these tips will help you put an outfit together that will look great on camera:

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LIGHT - The Key to our Success!

What's the recipe for a great photo? It can be summed up in one word...

LIGHT!

Plan your event with adequate lighting in mind!

Lighting is the single most important element to a great photo. If photography is important to you on your wedding day you are going to want to consider the following situations while booking venues and making decisions:

  • Does this venue have natural light?
  • Is my photographer allowed to use a flash here? - An important question in historical buildings + churches!
  • Do we have the opportunity to step outside for family formals? 
  • Are we heavily back-lit? - In most cases you would want to avoid having the main source of light placed right behind you during the ceremony or at the head table - especially if you are hoping for detailed photos of your faces. When the only light is shining from behind you, the camera will mainly pick up your silhouettes - beautiful, but not always what we're going for!

Be Prepared For Everything!

Show up on the day with a plan to make formals go quick and comfortably for your family! 

 

Don't let a little rain spoil your party! 

 

 

Make a plan for Family Photos

It is a good idea to assign one member of your bridal party the role of managing this part of the day. Choose someone who knows both sides of your family and will be able to fetch people when they wander off. The bossier the better! 

I always send a questionnaire out a few weeks before the wedding that will help you plan this portion of the day. 

Click here to download my family formals planning sheet!

Make a plan for Mother Nature

We choose our wedding date long before any forecast can give us a guarantee of a perfectly sunny day. If there's a chance of rain or snow on your wedding day you'll want to consider the following: 

  • Umbrellas and jackets can keep you warm between photos
  • Some photographers have a studio that you can use as an indoor shooting location, otherwise you may need to book a public or private space.
  • Don't panic when you see a bad weather forecast. Some of the most beautiful images are taken in the rain and snow! If you have chosen the right photographer they will be prepared to get the shot in any weather. 

Customize Your Invitations & Wedding Party Favours

I can help you bring your own personal flair to your wedding invitations, save-the-dates, bridal party favours, thank you cards... anything really. Your imagination is truly the only limit!

Put More YOU Into Everything You Do!

Custom Design for Your Reception

The best way to give your guests a cohesive experience at your wedding, and pull all the design elements together is through your custom signage. Menus, programs, posters, if all of these elements are designed cohesively it will deliver on your aesthetic with the most detailed precision possible. 

In the example below I chose the fonts with the couple and we kept them consistent throughout all print material so that all details (even as small as the drink ticket) matched the aesthetic of their design. Contact Me for help curating the details! 

Invite Your Guests Into Your Life

I designed the wedding program below for my own wedding in 2015. We rolled them up and tied them with ribbon like little scrolls and handed them out for guests during our ceremony on the Tall Ship Mar. What I love about these is their ability to let guests in on the small details they might otherwise miss, like what that reading really meant to you, or why you chose that ring... how many dresses you tried on before you decided! If you have a big idea I can help you bring it to life! 

What wedding dilemma can I help you solve next?

I see a lot of weddings. I love to share my ideas and help yours come to life! 

This business respectfully operates on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional gathering place for diverse Indigenous peoples including the Cree, Blackfoot, Metis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Ojibway/ Saulteaux/Anishinaabe, Inuit, and many others whose histories, languages, and cultures were the first to occupy this land and continue to influence our vibrant community.