My Best Friends Wedding

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

My best friend got married earlier this summer. I always said that he should have been married before I was, he’s just that kind of guy. He is someone who has taught me more about faith and patience than anyone else I know and it was my honor to share in his joy on that beautiful Friday.

As best man I of course couldn’t do the photos and the night before I was talking to Becky about whether or not I should even bring my camera. Sometimes I’m so busy taking photos that I forget to actually enjoy the moment that I’m in. So I decided that since this was a once in a lifetime event for my friend and his beautiful new bride Heather (a fellow Mennonite no less!) I would leave the camera in the the bag.

I’m so glad I did because I got to be a part of a day filled with faith, family, laughter and some of the best people that I’ve ever had the pleasure of spending a few hours with. It was one of those special weddings that you don’t see alot of anymore, a day where the couples life truly begins as one when the pastor declares them to the congregation.

So these are the few pictures I did end up snapping. The first one is the result of months of planning the abilities of one very skilled hair stylist. Everyone knew that Donny’s hair would be epic for the big day and no one was disappointed. He’s the world’s biggest Superman fan and so between Christopher Reeve and Conan O’Brian the inspiration for the style was created.

Don and Heather, you have no idea how much I appreciated being a part of your wedding. It was a day that I will never forget.

Dave & Myranda – teaser l Saskatoon Wedding Photography

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

Becky is at the theatre tonight watching some Vampire movie. Apparently, it’s a pretty big deal.

I just got home from David and Myranda’s wedding and even though I’m ready to hit the sack I just had to take a peek at their photos. My time after a wedding follows a pretty constant pattern that starts with getting into some far more comfortable clothes and making a small beverage for myself. Then I upload all the photos from the day and back them up. After that I finally get to have a look through them and see how they turned out, which shots surprised me and which ones I know I’ll want to try again.

It poured this afternoon but we still made it out to the farm for a few quick photos in the rain. As much as no one wants a rainy wedding day, these are some of the most beautiful photos that I’ve ever taken.

There are so many stories I want to share about this couple and their absolutely amazing wedding party. I don’t think I’ve ever had the pleasure of photographing a more helpful and gracious group of guys. Gentlemen is really the only way to describe David and his groomsmen.

Then there were the girls. I had no idea I was going to spend my Friday afternoon photographing six models. Seriously, they were so much fun!

Now if you’ll excuse me, a few episodes of The Office and a soft pillow are waiting for me. I think I’m going to watch the one with Recyclops…..because the best way to end such a great day is laughing as you fall asleep.

Tuesday

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

I love getting up early. Everything is just perfect at 6 a.m. The air is sweet with the dew from last nights rain, the entire city is quiet and the lineup at Starbucks is non existent. I decided it was time for an editing marathon so the blog is about to get very busy later this week, I can’t wait to share some of the amazing sessions from the last few weeks!

First up on the list today was a great session I had last night with Cassandra and her beautiful horses Sly and Lee. I’ve never actually had to Photoshop mosquitos out of my photos but if you’ve been outside at all in the past two weeks you’ll know how bad they’ve been.

They are, by the way, a hundred times worse on a horse farm!

Storms

Friday, June 4th, 2010

I’ve always loved storms. I remember as a kid I would get excited when I saw the dark clouds rolling in, sitting by the window waiting for the show.

Even now, as frustrating as rainy days are since I have to reschedule my sessions, I look forward to everything about the storm. The quick cool down in temperature. The way the wind feels different as it brings in the rain. The crack of thunder that seems to drown everything else out.

The peace that comes as the clouds move on.