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 […]

Engagement Photos

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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Resources

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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Resources

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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Resources

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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