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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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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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Elopement

Summer Elopement at Trout Point Lodge Luxury Wilderness Resort

Due to the pandemic, Vicky and Steve had to postpone their big wedding celebration (which I will also be photographing!) but they still really wanted to get married! They chose to secretly elope at the luxurious Trout Point Lodge — a wilderness resort in East Kemptville, Nova Scotia. When Vicky asked if I’d be willing […]

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5 Timeline Tips for a Stress-Free Wedding Day

  There’s a lot going on in your world. Add in wedding planning, and it’s totally normal if you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed and stressed out.  As a fairly new newlywed myself, I understand what you’re going through. Things can add up fast! That’s why I try not to add any confusion or stress to […]

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Real Weddings

Elegant Summer Wedding at Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards

  Allison and Cory got married on a sunny August day at one of their favorite wineries – Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards. Having been together for over 13 years, these two really wanted to have the wedding celebration of their dreams, and I’m so glad they chose me to be a part of it! It […]

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6 Tips for a Fun Engagement Shoot

An engagement shoot has so many benefits: from boosting your confidence about being photographed, to giving you a reason to get glammed up, to providing you with some beautiful photographs that capture this season of your life. You can get a lot out of an engagement photo session!     But I understand why the […]

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Here’s Why Rain Won’t Ruin Your Wedding Photos

  Archways and porches are our friend! I don’t mind being in the rain with my camera gear. I will come prepared, ready to do whatever it takes to make sure you get some fabulous wedding photos despite the weather! That said, if your venue has any archways, porches, overhangs, etc — this will be […]

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