Soft yellow bridal bouquet with silk ribbon and pearl earrings, styled on light fabric with airy, romantic details.
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Seasons shape weddings in a powerful way here in Nova Scotia. The light, the weather, and the pace of the day all shift with the seasons. Choosing the best time of year to get married here is about more than just choosing a date. It is about how you want your wedding to feel from […]

Wedding Planning Advice

Romantic Winter Wedding Inspiration in the Maritimes

Winter wedding inspiration of bride and groom on a winter beach in the Maritimes with pink smoke and colorful bouquet.

There’s something deeply romantic about winter weddings in the Maritimes. The air is crisp, the light gentle, and everything seems to carry a bit more intention. Whether it’s snowflakes catching the light or candles glowing through dinner, the season has this way of drawing focus to what matters most. I love how it feels both grounded and full […]

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Real Weddings

A Scottish-Inspired Wedding at Agricola Street Brasserie

As a wedding photographer, it’s important to surround yourself with other photographers you know and trust. Why? Well, because you might just be having a baby the week before a scheduled wedding.  Melissa and Andrew booked me for their 2024 wedding all the way back in 2022! I was so excited to shoot their Scottish-inspired […]

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Real Weddings

Oceanstone Resort Wedding Filled with Yellow Flowers

As a Halifax wedding photographer, one of my favourite parts of my job is noticing the intentional detail couples put into their wedding day. Victoria and Florent’s wedding at Oceanstone Resort, overlooking St. Margaret’s Bay, was no exception! There were so many thoughtful details woven throughout their day to tell their love story. Though I […]

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Real Weddings

Whimsical Seaside Wedding at Oak Island Resort

The picturesque ocean backdrop at Oak Island Resort inspired Melissa and Ghislain while planning their August wedding. They incorporated soft shades of dusty blue into their wedding day details to mirror the sea and allow the vibrant floral arrangements to shine. Their outdoor ceremony highlighted the location’s natural beauty, followed by dinner and a spirited […]

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Styled Shoots

Old English-Inspired Wedding Styled Shoot at The Halifax Club

This Old English-inspired wedding styled shoot at The Halifax Club combined classic stationery and décor details with dried floral accents and trendy bridal accessories for a vintage-meets-modern feel. The historic venue in downtown Halifax was the perfect backdrop! I photographed a styled shoot at The Halifax Club in 2022 and had so much fun! The […]

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Resources

7 Fun Ways to Include Your Dog in Your Wedding

If you want to include your dog in your wedding, there are many fun and unique ways to do so! From your décor to your couple’s portraits, you can embark on this exciting new chapter together without forgetting about your beloved pet. I’m a huge dog person, so I love it when my clients are […]

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