Is this a gorgeous onion or what? Just look at that strong stalk. I can’t claim to have grown this beauty in my own soil. No, I bought it from a road side stand in Prince Edward County. I drove out there this week to meet with some clients whose wedding I’m photographing at the end of August at The Grange Winery. Boy I love my job!
On a side note, I just pulled from the oven my first handmade peach pie. I adore peach pie, don’t you?
- I really love the simplicity of this. the pie looks great too, though photographically I would have liked a little bit of ooze in the empty space to give me a wee clue as to what kind of pie it is. you know, without actually reading cause that hurts my brain.
After 10 years of being together, Kevin and Claire tied the knot at the Cumberland Heritage Village near Ottawa, ON.
Knowing these two a little bit from their time living on Wolfe Island, I believe they picked the perfect venue to represent some of their old time values. The village itself houses a little chapel, several clapboard homes, horse drawn wagons, pigs, teeter totters and old wooden swings. Theirs was a homemade and old time affair with croquet on the lawn, a square dance to tie off the evening, homemade strawberry jam for guests, dinner under a covered picnic area, antique bottles with flowers and pie instead of cake for dessert.
I feel lucky to have been chosen to document and share in the love of these two fine folks!
- Kristen the photos look amazing - WOOWZA! You got some great shots and captured some amazing emotions of the day, although this comes as no surprise given your obvious skill with the camera.
- you truly captured the quaintness and simplicity of this blessed event. No doubt, the newlyweds will agree!
- Love these photos K!
- There is only one word to describe your work...Breathtaking. I am dying for some new KR images of me and my girls.
- Great images - I love the details
Yesterday I spent the day in beautiful Prince Edward County at Chadsey Cairns Winery where they were hosting two fine Canadian musicians, siblings, Matt and Jill Barber.
It was a special day for the Barber family as their parents were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary, and so the concert took on a festive air with family and close friends among the audience. Wine, was of course, available and served along with tapenades and sorbet with a hint of wine flavour, very yummy.
From the images above you will note that it took place in a barn set in among the vineyard itself. If you enjoy romantic melodies accompanied by acoustic guitar and harmonica, I would definitely check out Matt Barber, he just came out with a new cd release entitled True Believer.
Jill and her fantastic 3 man band boast sounds from another era. Take a listen to her latest album, Chances and you won’t be sorry.
Chadsey’s are hosting musicians in their barn throughout the summer months, so do yourself a favour and spend the day in a lovely setting listening to some fine Canadian talent.
- these shots are beautiful, bright and inviting! wish I'd been there!
- Nice shots- they really capture a beautiful day
This was the first time I have photographed another photographer, so I was honoured when Andrea chose me to document her wedding.
Andrea is a travel photographer and a lawyer, although she has been slowly removing herself from practicing law. The wedding in Kingston was held at the University Club with a small gathering of family. After this celebration, they took off traveling in Europe, stopping in Italy for wedding #2 among more family and friends. You can bet I wanted that gig too! 
Meeting Andrea was like seeing a direct reflection of myself, we are so bloody similar. I understood her, what she wanted, what she didn’t want, immediately. One of those individuals where you don’t always need words to explain yourself b/c you just know, you just get it. It was fun to talk shop, geek out discussing equipment and lenses, sympathize at how our solo jobs can get lonely at times…I made not just a new friend, but a new photo buddy too!
I’ve written it before, but I love the connections I make with my clients. Andrea and Peter’s families welcomed me with open arms into their fold while I witnessed the deep love they all give and receive from one another.
And at the end of my working day, I feel enriched for the experience and extremely lucky that my job fills me up to no end!
- very elegant and romantic...wow!
- They're all great, as usual. My favourite has to be the last one. LOVE the expressions on their faces! She obviously finds him very amusing and he KNOWS that she finds him amusing! Great combination!
I love to laugh. Period.
Fortunately for me, my mom and sister (above image) are two women I can easily laugh with long and hard, until I’m gasping for breath at times.
We spent Sunday at our family cottage and I confessed to them that sometimes I lie in bed and think on a time when we’ve shared a good laugh, and the memory of it will even make me laugh out loud!
- I am thrilled that you captured this moment! It makes me giddy! I am not even sure what prompted the laughter, but I will always hear our mother's infectious giggle each time I look at this image! xoxo
- I had a moment not that long ago with my Mom...thinking I will remember this moment for many life times!!! Great work as always! xo
- I can just hear them laughing- beautiful shot
- I love memories that make me laugh out loud.
- I love this picture...the emotion just jumps off the page :-)
by kristen
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