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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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6 Steps to Start Planning Your Wedding

The second you’ve got a ring on your finger, the questions from everyone under the sun start flowing in – Did you set a date yet? Where will it be? Are you having a small wedding or a big one? Are you inviting all the cousins? What should I wear? Can I have a plus […]

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Wedding

Relaxed Micro Wedding at The Cogswell House Airbnb in Halifax

  Have you ever thought about having your wedding at an Airbnb? Jenna & Kyle did, and it ended up being the perfect venue for an intimate, unforgettable, family-filled wedding weekend!     Jenna and Kyle always knew that they wanted a casual and inviting wedding atmosphere, so planning a family-centered micro-wedding was an obvious […]

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5 Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring a Wedding Photographer

  Hiring a photographer for your wedding is a big deal. You’re going to be spending a lot of time with them, and they’ll be with you for some really meaningful, emotional moments — so you want to be confident in your choice. But how can you make sure you’re choosing wisely? Perusing a photographer’s […]

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Engagement

Classic, Stylish Engagement Photos in Downtown Halifax Nova Scotia

One of my favorite parts of being a wedding photographer is getting to plan unique engagement shoots with my couples! I’m excited to finally share Shannon and Alex’s downtown Halifax engagement photos – and keep an eye on my blog for their beautiful wedding day post coming later this summer!     Shannon and Alex […]

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Differences Between Digital & Film Photography and Why You Want Both on Your Wedding Day

If you were to place a digital and film photo side by side and quickly look them over, you might not be able to spot the differences.  But if you take a closer look, you’re bound to see that there’s something different about the image taken with a film camera.  The colors, textures, light – […]

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3 Reasons to Have a Second Photographer at Your Wedding

In over 10 years of photographing weddings, I have shot many weddings solo. I am confident I can document a wedding day beautifully by myself, and I really enjoy it! I even think there are some weddings where only one photographer is needed or ideal — elopements and smaller weddings for example, as well as […]

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