Chris Beard Photography Blog

New name! 344 Photography

2011-10-04T12:11:00.000-04:00

Hello everyone,

Just a quick note to say Chris Beard Photography is now 344 Photography. Click here for our new website or here for our new blog.

Hope to hear from everyone soon!

Baby Carter Slideshow

2011-06-23T12:37:00.000-04:00

Grace & mike - Wedding Slideshow

2011-01-21T11:29:00.000-05:00

Enjoy!

Melanie & Zijad - Wedding Slideshow

2011-01-17T14:45:00.000-05:00

Melanie and Zijad's slideshow turned out wonderfully. As I was watching it, I was immediately taken back to their day, and as I watched, I relived each moment. I love the power of the slideshows we create, the ability they have to take us back, to give us a sense of what happened that day, and feel the mood of the day. It's almost magical.

Enjoy!

Some holiday photos - skating and doggies!

2011-01-14T13:59:00.002-05:00

Greetings everyone. Over the holidays this little blog has been undeservedly ignored. Let's remedy that situation! Here are a few photos from the holidays.

We were away in the Kingston area over the holidays, and driving north we came across one of our favourite lakes. We often come here in the spring and go for walks and let the dogs play in the water. But when you are there in the cold of winter, the lake is frozen solid! There were people there ice fishing and flying these cool wind kites while wearing states, which would then pull them around the ice. The next day we came back with a shovel (this was right after the big snowfall), found a patch of ice and cleaned off a patch which we used for staking and sliding. The kids, the dog and I had a great time - but man was it cold! Above is Sydney staking by herself and staying upright - way to go Syd!

We couldn't get over how much of the lake had frozen. Here is Matthew laying on the ice that we had cleared, with the lake going on behind him in the distance. If he was there in the summer, he'd be sinking right now.

We made some paths to follow around our ice rink. Here Sydney carefully navigates around the corner and back to the centre. Still not falling!

Matthew didn't have any skates, but that didn't stop him from sliding. He would get a running start, then....slide.....!

Nice slide! I won't mention that at the end of this slide he hit a rough patch and fell. Oh, wait, did I just mention that...ooops!

What a fun day! Thanks guys!

Here is our new addition Bella. She arrived to us in October and has been keeping us busy ever since. In this photo she is about 7 weeks old. Adorable!

And here is Bella just before Christmas. Some people (and I won't mention who, but you know who you are), like to dress up dogs in cute hats. I think it's fine in moderation, as long as you don't make them wear them for too long. Bella had this hat off in about 20 seconds. I do admit though...she's pretty cute!

And not to be outdone, here is our other little dogie Gibbes, in his Christmas chef hat.

Sydney wanted to get into the hat action too! Looking good guys!

Casey & Anthony - Wedding Slideshow

2010-12-28T14:47:00.000-05:00

Becky & Joel - Wedding Slideshow

2010-12-16T13:01:00.000-05:00

Enjoy Becky and Joel's wedding slideshow! Happy holidays everyone!

Jenny & Anthony - Wedding

2010-11-17T18:07:00.000-05:00

Jenny and Anthony's wedding was another day where the weather was 'tricky'. But once again, we braved the elements, danced around the raindrops and got amazing images! Enjoy!

Jenny and her sister preparing for the big day.

Perfect job ladies!

What do you do if you are all dress and have nothing to do? Find something bouncy that's what!

Eskimo kisses!

Our lovely bride.

Awwww...

This is standing still.

This is getting out of there! Duck and cover!

Busted!

Attack of the little ones!

Dad looks proud.

Jenny is so pretty!

Onto the church.

We found a cool hook in the church. The rings look great on it don't they?

Anthony and the boys enjoying their 'ride'.

And now, the moment of truth...!

Here is our bride!

It was a gorgeous church.

Smmmooooooch!

Onto the wedding party photos, and yes they are still smooching.

It was a very windy day as you can see!

Looks like they are at a castle.

Girls having fun.

The siblings!

Anthony and the boys. Looking good fellas!

These two have so much fun together!

Thanks for letting us be a part of your special day. Watch for the wedding slideshow soon!

Petra & Chris - Wedding

2010-11-08T14:25:00.000-05:00

Petra and Chris had one of the most interesting weddings we've been to in a while. And Chris is definitely the reason. I'll give you a quick example. The entrance music they walked into was the Darth Vader theme from Star Wars. Isn't that awesome? Definitely dramatic! Enjoy the slideshow (above) and the pictures (below).

Can you hear the music? Darth has entered the room!

A quieter moment.

Very romantic.

Ah, good old Max, making the pictures look good.

Our wedding party, looking great.

Silly Chris! Always entertaining!

Chris and the boys.

Sometimes, arguments happen at weddings...What are you gonna do?

Lexi saw a floating dandelion seed on the wind. So cute!

You've got to love a man who gets a slushy on his wedding day.

Hey guys, look behind you.

And a great family shot.

Thanks for having us at the wedding. We hope everyone enjoys the images.

Casey & Anthony - Wedding

2010-11-01T13:30:00.000-04:00

Casey and Anthony's wedding was quite exceptional, as it rained for most of the wedding party shoot. But Casey and Anthony didn't let that get them down. They really were wonderful and, thanks to their tenacity and good humour, we were able to get incredible images that they will enjoy for years to come. Enjoy the images!

Time is always a factor and Anthony kept us all on time.

Anthony and his mother getting ready. She looks very proud of her son.

Somebody get this guy some shoes!

Meanwhile, Casey was getting some last minute details finished.

Casey is quite beautiful isn't she?

And she has a wonderfully infectious smile!

These girls are tough! Do not mess with them!

Boo boop be do!

Arriving at the church.

Anthony escorting his parents.

I love this picture of Casey and her father approaching Anthony at the alter. There is so much emotion in this picture!

Attempting to hide from the rain. I'm not sure if it will be enough though.

Pure magic!

A private moment behind the flowers.

Very hot!

Feel the passion!

Our wedding party.

Anthony with his best man.

Here we have the girls getting some shots done, when all of a sudden...

Anthony came swinging in a-la Tarzan!

The families together.

Anthony's father and mother wanted to get in on the fun.

Champagne time! Pop!

The cork landed about 50 feet away in the pond.

We found some great fall leaves. You'd never know it was raining in this should would you?

"Wait!!! You forgot your flowers!!!"

Congratulations to Casey and Anthony! A wonderful day with wonderful people!

Annie & Mike - Wedding Slideshow

2010-10-20T12:39:00.000-04:00

Annie and Mike's wedding slideshow is now ready to view. Enjoy!

The online gallery will be released soon, click here to be notified when it is online for everyone to view.

Becky & Joel - Wedding

2010-10-19T14:17:00.000-04:00

Becky + Joel = AMAZING!

What a wonderful couple! There is nothing but wonderful things to be said about these two and their families. This isn't the first time we've seen these two either. Last year Becky's brother David got married and we had the pleasure of photographing them, and Becky was in the wedding party so we got a chance to get to know her too. But today it's all about Becky and Joel, so let's get to the action! (scroll down!! scroll down!!!)

Paris was a huge influence on these two. We knew they were going to be honeymooning in Paris, had mini Eifel Towers as their favours and even had a giant Eifel Tower ice sculpture too, so we thought it would be fitting to use this lovely piece of art in their house in this photo. We added the bride and groom and voila! Un photo magnifique! (please pardon the spelling if it's off....sorry anyone who speaks french!)

Becky is getting some final touches done. Love the mirror!

And she's ready to go!!!!

Lovely lovely lovely!!

One of Becky's bridesmaids watches Becky getting her portraits done. Someone looks happy for her friend!

Ahhh.....une fille jollie!

The other side of the portrait - click click click click click click click click!
People please! Give the bride some space!!!

Becky and her dad. Can we say proud papa?

The ladies looking lovely outside!

I wonder what's going on with the guys? Let's go find out!

Hmmm...it appears that Joel has convinced them all that he is some sort of idol to be worshiped...Man! That guy is clever! Look at them admiring him!

And now he is attempting to out-pose one of the statues! I wonder who can hold that position longer?

The custom cuff-links! I love it! As you may remember, Dave (of Chantal and Dave's wedding) had custom cuff-links too. Seen above are everyone's favourites Batman, Superman, the Transformers (Autobots - the good guys) and we also have a Toronto Blue Jays and finally "Bestman" (who also happens to be Joel's father!). These are to cool!

Joel's mom thought he should be keeping his chin a little higher. Thanks mom!

Doesn't he look dashing!

Until this happens that is! Dave, I know you like him, but can you leave him alone for 5 minutes?

I'm not too sure what is going on here, but it's about 5 minutes before the wedding will be starting. Do you think that has something to do with it?

Walking mom down the aisle.

Look at the way Becky is looking at Joel as she approaches...is that love or what?

And Joel seems pretty happy too!

Of course this would be a fun wedding filled with laughter.

A little more serious now. Joel, don't make her laugh now!

SMMMOOOOOOCH! (I thought I would add the sound effect for everyone out there in cyberland)

Man, these two can't stop kissing. Well okay, since it makes for a great picture.

Oh yeah. Did I mention that Becky and Dave are siblings? Couldn't tell from these silly pictures could you? (sometimes it's like herding cats - haha!)

At last! Someone to be serious for a second. Thank you Joel's side of the family.

Oh, wait. Nevermind. Joel's dad added some silly too. And what a reaction on the right!

We thought it would be nice to get a picture with Chantal and Dave with our newlyweds. The boys started out being stubborn but eventually they came around (Thanks to their persuasive wives. Thanks ladies!)

And now our presenting....the wedding party! What a great location and the colours just pop!

I think Dave was missing Joel a little. "Hi Dave, don't worry, Joel's still here. You can play soon."

Our lovely ladies once again.

Becky with the boys. I think they are trying to scare her, but silly men! Nothing can scare Becky on her wedding day!!!

I really, truly, honestly LOVE this picture. Wow.

The boys just hanging out and laughing. Until they turn into kung-fu-fighters! (tell me, did the song just go through your head too?)

This one is awesome! We didn't promt this at all. Apparently piggy-backs are a favourite thing for Joel. Have a look here at their engagement session. Scroll down to the second last picture.

Moving on to the guests of honour for some alone time.

Mmmmm pretty......

This is a lovely moment. You'd never know that there were hundreds of people walking about 20 feet away. They are in their own special world. I love it!

I love this one too. This would be great as a canvas piece for their home. Maybe I'll get one too!

Thanks for having us at your wedding. Everyone remember to sign up to be notified when the slideshow and rest of the images are all released online. Click here to register.

Have a great week!

Annie & Mike - Wedding

2010-09-27T17:34:00.000-04:00

You know the day is going to be fun when you come back with a photo like this of Annie and Mike. These two, as well as their family and friends are all amazing and wonderful people - and sooo funny! The whole day was a riot! Enjoy and preview photos and remember to click here to register to be notified when all the images are available to view.

Our flower girl getting her jewelry finished up.

She had other ideas... "Let's try the necklace as a hair band mom! Trust me, it could work...!"

Leave it to Annie to show her how to do it. The headpiece goes on the head silly!

Here is one of Annie's friends attempting to do her makup. I say "attempting" because apparently it is hard to do makeup when the bride can't stop laughing! And I'm pretty sure the Red Bull that they were drinking wasn't helping with the keeping still.

See - impossible to keep a straight face!

How are we supposed to get this done?!!!?!?! Come-on!!!

I must say, the results were just stunning. Annie looks breathtaking!

The moment of truth.

And Mike likes what he sees!

A beautiful view of the church.

Little girls love weddings....and I love this picture. It's one of my favorites!

Smooch!!!

Our lovely wedding party, complete with children looking their best.

What a bunch of cuties! (yes Mike, you too...yeesh!)

Our heroes!

The architecture of the building lends itself so well to this photo treatment.

A gallant gentleman!

Very sweet.

Here is our "serious" picture of the girls. The "serious" moment lasted about .4 seconds!

We have more pictures of everyone cracking up then anything else! So much fun!!!

Zee lovely ladies...

There are still gentlemen in the world. Thank you for sharing your jacket! It was getting breezy!

Once again our heroes. I always like to imagine that the background is their new house. Nice place!

Annie must be really funny!

Mmmmmm....love this one!

I hope everyone enjoyed this preview. The rest of the images and slideshow will be available soon, once the bride and groom have seen them. Remember to register to be the first to know when the images are ready to view! See you soon!

Jenn & Steven - Maternity Portraits

2010-08-27T17:43:00.000-04:00

A wonderful maternity session with Jenn and Steven. Enjoy the slideshow and additional pictures below. Pregnancy is such a beautiful time, I'm so glad when couples mark the occasion with a maternity session. They will be treasuring these pictures for years to come.

Melanie & Zijad - Wedding

2010-08-19T14:15:00.000-04:00

It was a wonderful day for Melanie and Zijad to be married! Beautiful ceremony, fantastic venue (way to go White Oaks!), and everyone had a great time. Have a look at the images of these two, who are soooo in love! And don't forget to click here to be notified when all the wedding images are available to view online.

Enjoy!

Coolest cookies ever!

Some final touches before heading to the ceremony.

A last minute prayer?

And here comes the bride!

Zijad looks pretty happy!

What a great spot for their wedding.

Some details of the beautiful flowers.

Chivalry is not dead!

Have a look at Zijad's expression here. I wonder what is going on in his head?

Once the wedding is done, this little guy showed off his excitement! Woohoo!!!

Melanie and her girls.

Da boys!

And now, on to some private time for our couple.

I love being in the vineyards! The pictures are always so amazing.

One of my favourites from the day.

Congratulations to Melanie and Zijad! Enjoy the honeymoon! We'll see you when you get back!

Grace & Mike - Engagement Slideshow

2010-08-11T12:05:00.000-04:00

Grace and Mike's slideshow and pictures are now available! And I think these two get the award for being the most northern couple we've worked with. They are currently living in the Northwest Territories! They are getting married in Niagara and came down for a couple of weeks to prepare and finalize the details, so we did our engagement session while they were here.

Don't forget to click here to register to view their wedding images when they go online. We'll send you an email with the link when they are ready.

Egle & Marc - Wedding Slideshow

2010-07-15T15:11:00.000-04:00

Egle and Marc were married at beautiful Queenston Heights in Niagara overlooking the Niagara River. It was a beautiful day filled with laughter and fun, and some of the most interesting and entertaining speeches I've ever heard! Enjoy the show - the rest of the images will be online soon, once the bride and groom have seen them. Until then you can still register to be notified when they come online by clicking here. Have a great day!

Monica & Greg - Wedding Slidehow and Pictures

2010-07-15T15:04:00.001-04:00

Monica and Greg's Wedding slideshow is ready to view. Click above to watch it! Greg is actually the one singing the songs which he wrote himself for Monica. They are really great and make this slideshow even more special. Enjoy

Niagara Weddings Magazine Shoot

2010-06-08T10:31:00.000-04:00

So I'm looking back through our files and I noticed that we never posted about our last Niagara Weddings Magazine shoot. Without further delay, here it is! This time out we were shooting Bridal Gowns and Flowers, and they turned out magnificently! A big thank you to everyone involved! To view the entire magazine click here.

Debra & Aaron - Wedding

2010-06-03T11:54:00.006-04:00

A wonderful wedding at White Oaks this past weekend with Debra and Aaron. Enjoy the images! Don't forget to click here to be notified when all the images will be online and the wedding slideshow is ready!

Debra - looking good!

Absolutley stunning!

Aaron trying to sneak a peak at Debra.

And they are married!

Woah! Some of the groomsmen are excited!

Boy, they sure do kiss a lot.

Back at White Oaks with their cool red chairs.

Ringing the Wedding Bell of Marriage.

Everyone wanted to get in on it!

The "Hockey Shot". No smiling aloud.

Debra with all her girls. One of them was expecting, so she got a solo picture too.

Monica & Greg - Wedding Images

2010-05-20T15:13:00.000-04:00

Monica and Greg's wedding was a great affair! Enjoy the images and don't forget to register to be notified when the rest of the images will be online by clicking here and entering your email address. You will also receive a $10 gift certificate towards your images. Check back soon for the wedding slideshow!

The lovely Monica.

Monica and the girls.

Greg waiting for his bride.

They were married at The Scottish Rite hall, which is a really cool converted theatre. Check out the background!

We headed down to Hess Village for a few pictures. Very neat old cobble-stone road.

The boys being silly with the parasols.

Oh my! What is going on behind the parasol?

The happy couple heading out for a walk.

Somehow a light saber fight seems to have broken out...how strange....

Ah well. Congratulations to Monica and Greg! And I hope they are having a nice time in Maui on their honeymoon! See you when you get back.

Happy Earth Day!

2010-04-22T16:14:00.000-04:00

Happy Earth Day everyone!

Monica & Greg - Engagement Slidehow and Pictures

2010-02-26T12:24:00.000-05:00

A wonderful evening spent with Monica and Greg this past fall. We had some beautiful leaf colours to work with, and actually got to go on a bit of a hike through the hills which was an added bonus! A really wonderful area, and great for photos!

Enjoy their slideshow and pictures!

We begin with a walk towards the falls.

Isn't this amazing?

Through the forest we went. Fall is such a nice time of year.

Monica and Greg showing of their dance moves!

As the sun sets, Monica and Greg share a moment. Ahhhh......love!

See you at the wedding!

Indria & Ryan - Hindu Wedding Slideshow

2010-02-01T13:11:00.002-05:00

Hi everyone! Here is Indira and Ryan's slideshow. I love the music they chose! Perfect!

Michelle's Family Portraits

2010-01-26T14:41:00.000-05:00

Abott-Tate Family Portraits

2009-12-17T18:09:00.000-05:00

This photo session was done on one of the few last nice days of the fall. A wonderful, loving family who were really good at getting pictures done. Even the dogs were well behaved too! Except for the one time they tried to escape and chase some hikers...

Enjoy the photos and the slideshow. Thanks for a great session!

We almost had a leaf fight going!

I've got to say, that is an excellent use of a fallen piece of wood.

Got to get mom and dad into the action too!

Very nice!

Whoops! We lost someone!

He just couldn't resist getting one more silly one!

Annie & Mike - Engagement Slideshow and Pictures!

2009-12-17T14:34:00.000-05:00

Annie and Mike are fantastic and fun! A great engagement session even though the ground was a little wet at times, Mike kept Annie entertained and laughing. Enjoy the images and slideshow!

This is right at the start. We were figuring out what we should do, and before I knew it, Mike was coming up with his own ideas and doing them with or without the rest of us! It was great! You can see that Annie doesn't quite know what he is doing and is very entertained by him.

So many laughs! Hahahahaha!

A quiet moment.

Awwww....cuties....

Ahhh....the fountain. Mike's favourite part of the day. Here they are doing statues.

Here Annie is in hysterics. I wonder what Mike is doing now?

Woah! He is attempting a one-footed stance while balancing on wet cement. Wait, I think he is attempting something else...lets take a closer look...

No way! He's going for the "catch a droplet on the tongue"! Incredible! And what a look of fierce determination in his eyes!

Thanks for a great session! See you at the wedding!

Melanie & Zijad - Engagement

2009-12-09T18:11:00.001-05:00

Melanie and Zijad were an absolute pleasure to photograph. We had such a great time and the weather was wonderful! They are very much in love and it shows!

Enjoy the images and watch for their Engagement Slideshow too!

I don't think they even know I'm here right now.

Of course, you have to throw leaves and run into them!

Venturing into the forest we found some great locations, and the sun was on our side!

There's always time for portraits! Mom's love these!

Isn't Melanie beautiful?

Ahhh....good ole Blue Steel! That look never fails!

Hahahahahahahahahahaha!

Aren't they just too adorable....?

A nice moment to end with...

Can't wait for the wedding! It's going to be amazing!

Oh, and the slideshow is going to be coming soon too! Come back to see it soon!

Becky & Joel - Engagement Images

2009-11-19T12:00:00.000-05:00

Becky and Joel decided to have their Engagement Photos done at a park they knew about, but I had never been to. It is called Battlefield Park and it is located in Stoney Creek. It is now a historic site with some great buildings (even a watch tower that was used in the battle of Stoney Creek) - which make for awesome photo locations!

These two came full of energy, ready to have fun, and even brought their little dog for some pictures. Let's have a look at the photos!

Are you kidding me?!?! Look at that cute little face! Adorable!

There is the tower. Even though it is very tall, the surrounding trees hide it well. I've driven by the area before and never noticed it. When I was leaving I took another look from the road. You can just see the top level of the tower from the road. A true hidden gem!

This tree lined area was a great spot. Look at the colours in the leaves!

Beautiful light, great people, enjoying being together. I love it!

We found this cool historic house. I love the columns and doorway. Of course, Becky and Joel complete the image perfectly.

Very sweet....awww

Ahhhh! They jumped!

This picture makes me smile.

"Catch me Becky!"

This is probably my favourite picture of the day. It reminds me of days gone by, romantic walks, the scent of leaves in the air, a slight warm breeze...it's a happy moment, preserved forever in the image.

Thanks for the great session guys! The wedding is going to be amazing! I can't wait!

Becky & Joel - Engagement Slideshow

2009-11-18T10:58:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone! Here is Becky and Joel's Engagement Slideshow. More images to come, but for now enjoy the show!

Josie and Family - Portrait Session

2009-11-12T15:01:00.001-05:00

What a great photosession we had! Lots of fun, some silly behavior, some climbing, and of course, amazing family photos. Enjoy!

This is our first photo. We were all still getting the hang of things. Still having fun though!

Ahh! That's better! Wow. They look great!

Of course, some rivalries do occur. (look to the right)

And some fun balancing acts!

Careful now!

I love this one!

Ah, the climbing! It's almost as if that tree was meant for these three.

And a lovely portrait.

Thanks for hanging out with me on your photosession! It was great fun, and the images look wonderful.

Oh, and of course, we have a slideshow too! Enjoy!

See our work in Niagara Weddings Magazine!

2009-11-04T11:50:00.000-05:00

We are so blessed to be able to work with the amazing people at Niagara Weddings Magazine. They have put together an amazing issue! There are stunning flower girl dresses, gorgeous bouquets, rings rings and more rings, and wedding gowns that sparkle and shine!

For this issue we photographed the cover image and rings using various background textures which look really cool in the magazine layout. We also shot the delightfully energetic and playful flower girls. They kept us on our toes! Wedding gowns and our fantastic model Hannah were next, which are breathtaking to see in print. Finally, one of our weddings from the summer is featured in the "Love in full Bloom" section of the magazine. Thank you to Amanda and Kevin, who are the featured couple.

We also would like to thank everyone involved in the various shoots. Thank you to the ring vendors, our makeup artist Lisa Marie from Mobile Bridal Beauty who did all of Hannah's bridal hair and makeup, all of the kids and their parents for being so patient and so much fun, and of course to everyone at Niagara Weddings Magazine. You create beautiful work, which is so valuable to couples planning their weddings. Keep up the good work!

Niagara Weddings Magazine can also be seen online! Click here to view the complete issue. Enjoy!

And now some images from our photo sessions!

The beautiful Hannah.

I love this image. In the magazine it is cropped in close and looks amazing.

Sassy! Love it!

A little behind the scenes of everyone getting ready.

Lisa working her magic!

Looking good!

So many little shoes!

They are peeking in at the wedding! I wonder what they see?

Shhhhh..... it's a secret!

This is how you get everyone together for a picture.

Awwww....

But it only lasts for a second! Ahhhh!

Thanks again everyone! Can't wait for the next issue!

Halloween Fun!!!

2009-11-03T14:09:00.000-05:00

We had a great halloween this year. Sydney was a pirate complete with musket style gun and a hook for a hand, and Matthew was the evil and supremely deadly with a lightsaber Darth Maul. And guess who got to do the makeup? Yup, it was me! Those theatre classes on makeup sure came in handy!

Happy halloween everyone!

Yikes! Don't mess with him!

Oh, and here we have Matthew's pumpkin. Complete with machete embedded in the head while the blood pours down...We got so many compliments on that pumpkin. Looked a little creepy to me...

Becki & Phil - Wedding Slideshow

2009-10-21T12:49:00.000-04:00

I absolutely love this wedding slideshow. It is filled with tender moments - and the love! Oh! Wow! I especially love the look on Phil's face when he sees Becki for the first time. He is positively beaming!

I hope everyone enjoys the show! Click here to see the full wedding images online.

Becki & Phil - Wedding

2009-10-19T14:18:00.001-04:00

Today we have some images from Becki and Phil's wedding. It was a wonderful day! Check back for the wedding slideshow soon. Enjoy!

Click here to be notified when the rest of Becki and Phil's images are ready.

Indira & Ryan - Wedding

2009-10-03T12:23:00.006-04:00

We just met with Indira and Ryan and showed them their slideshow. It was great! We talked about the wedding, how much fun it was and some of us even shed a tear...sniff....okay it was me! Enjoy the slideshow and the images everyone! And Indira and Ryan have fun on your Jamaican honeymoon!

Of course, remember to click here to register to view the rest of the wedding pictures when they are available online.

Chantal & Dave - Wedding Slideshow

2009-10-01T14:54:00.002-04:00

A wonderful wedding from this summer - Chantal and Dave's Wedding Slideshow is now available! Enjoy everyone!

Laura & Chris - Wedding Slideshow

2009-09-29T15:21:00.010-04:00

Hello hello! We are proud to bring you Laura and Chris' Wedding slideshow! Have a look and let us know what you think. And make sure everyone is registered to view the rest of the images when they are posted online. Click here to be notified when Laura and Chris' wedding images are released online. They look fantastic and we can't wait to share them with everyone!

Here is a link to Laura & Chris' engagement slideshow and photo session too. These guys are so much fun, and soooo in love!

Laura has also worked with us before. She was in Candice's wedding party (which we shot last year), and the getting ready was also at Laura's house. Have a look at the slideshow and blog post for more Laura.

What is this?

2009-09-23T13:16:00.001-04:00

What is this?

If you can tell me what this location is famous for you win a free portrait session.

Okay everyone - let the contest begin!

Post your comments to win!

Laura & Chris - Wedding

2009-09-22T14:26:00.002-04:00

We had a wonderful time with Laura and Chris at their wedding! Great family and friends, a beautiful day, and a fun wedding party too! Let's have a look at the images.

Click here to register to be notified when their wedding slideshow and the rest of their images will be available to view online.

Here is Laura reading a card that Chris sent her that morning. It was so nice, it had all the bridesmaids almost in tears.

Ahh...Jazz. He wasn't able to come to the wedding. He looks like he's thinking "please mom...I'll be good, just let me come."

Chris and his boys. Chris is a huge football fan, so much so that he somehow was able to convince Laura that he should be able to go to the Bills game the day after their wedding. Now that's love!

The boys turned on Chris. Time to sack the quarterback!

Chris is waiting for the moment to emerge at the ceremony. He's getting some last minute words of advice I'm sure.

The beautiful Laura and her dad. Doesn't she look amazing?

It was an emotional walk down the aisle. Laura just got to the front of the church and is doing great. I really love the emotion in this picture.

Best wedding party ever!

Da boys!

Thanks for letting us be a part of your special day.

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Peggy & Rob - Wedding Slideshow

2009-09-22T12:30:00.005-04:00

Hello everyone! We are pleased to bring you Peggy and Rob's Wedding Slideshow. Enjoy!

Happy Birthday Julia!

2009-09-18T13:35:00.004-04:00

Happy birthday to Julia!

We've started a bit of a tradition with these pictures. We've been working with Julia's parents Luca and Lisa for a few years now. Julia's older sister Lauren had her pictures done at the same age and now it's Julia's turn. (Click here to see Lauren's photoshoot). We headed out to a park for some fun, and as you can see, it was pretty cool! Enjoy the slideshow below and the pictures too!

Lauren came too, which was good because, being a veteran of shooting with us, she was able to provide moral support to her sister.

Julia was a little concerned about me, with my camera equipment, and Lauren helped smooth things over. Thanks Lauren!

We headed over to the playground so we could relax a little and play. As you can see, she is starting to be a little smiley!

And even a full laugh! I love it!

Ah yes! Here we were making dirt pies. Later in the day, I told her that I ate one of them. She told me "does not fur eatin!". Haha!

What a treasure!

Time to bring out the bubbles!

A little help from Daddy is all she needs. Looking good Luca!

Okay, now it's my turn!

Ffffffffft! (that is a blowing sound in case you didn't know)

She is so happy! Bubbles are fun!

I can catch them! Get back here bubbles!

I find so much hopefulness in this picture. I can do it!

Back to the playground. Hmmmm Mommy and Daddy appear to have lost their bodies...

Peekaboo!

There's the yawn. Mom i think it's time to head back for a nap. We've worn her out.

I really love this picture. Classic.

Thanks again for hanging out with me at the park Julia, and happy birthday! I hope to see you again real soon.

If anyone else would like to have a fun kid photoshoot contact us today! The weather is perfect for it and the pictures will make great Christmas gifts. Click here to contact us about your photoshoot.

First Day of School for 09

2009-09-09T10:30:00.000-04:00

Yesterday was the first day of school for Matthew and Sydney. Decked out in new outfits, backpacks and school supplies they set out for adventure. When they arrived home Sydney told us that she has the best class ever and she loves school, and Matthew told me without enthusiasm, "It was, you know, pretty good."

I can see him becoming a teenager already...

Yo yo yo!!!

West Coast images

2009-09-01T21:43:00.001-04:00

A few images from the west coast. More to follow. Enjoy!

Alcatraz...behind the scenes

2009-08-28T12:04:00.000-04:00

A few months ago, Amanda and I were able to visit Alcatraz Island. It was an amazing visit and we were actually able to get a behind the scenes personal tour. It happened like this. When you are there, you have the option of a "guided tour" which essentially is a headset that you wear, and as you walk around it gives you a 'tour'. Amanda and I didn't think we would be able to do the tour, as we had to leave to get to an appointment before the 'tour' would be over. So we opted to just walk around and look on our own.

I have to say, it's a very strange experience to be walking around the old cells, with about a hundred or so other people, all of whom have the audio tour playing in their ears. The result is that no one talks, because they are all listening to their tours. So we are walking around this prison, with all these people, and all you can hear is the shuffling of their feet. Very strange indeed.

Okay, back to our behind the scenes tour. We were outside and I was taking pictures with one of my longer lenses, while Amanda hung back and enjoyed the scenery. When all of a sudden a man approached her and asked if I was with her. She said yes, and then he said "Do you think he would like to see some peeling paint?" Amanda thought for a second, and then said, "Actually yes. And he was taking pictures of some on a wall earlier". "Follow me" he said.

Amanda yelled down to me to come with them. He then took us to a locked jailhouse type door, took out a huge ring of keys and opened the door. We walked up this rickety old staircase and he brought us to areas of the jail that the general tours don't go to. He later mentioned that he thought that we would enjoy it because we were photographers. And he was right! He took us to the chapel area, above the general quarters where the guards would have patrolled, and then to the hospital area, where they preformed surgeries, dentistry, and kept some of the more interesting inmates. Inmates like the Birdman of Alcatraz and Al Capone. He also showed us where they filmed scenes from the movie The Rock staring Sean Connery.

It was an amazing adventure and we thank our great tour guide. He was fantastic! Here are some of the pictures from our special tour. Enjoy!

Taken from the dock where we landed.

One of the officers quarters.

This is "Broadway". They named each of the rows based on New York streets.

Very small living spaces.

In 1969 a group of Indians occupied the island. They were protesting a treaty, and remained on the island for 19 months. Since the island is a National Historic Site, none of the graffiti can be removed or changed.

Here is some of the graffiti in the Chapel room. It was eerie looking at it, and you can even see the date ('70) on the one wall.

This is the view towards the door leading to the Chapel. To the right behind the bars, is the staircase we came up.

This is the view looking down to the general population area. On the left you might be able to make out a person or two. That is where the regular tour was.

This is a view of the original cell doors. They changed the way they opened after guards were being hurt by the inmates. The inmates were able to push the doors as they opened outward and smash them into the guards. The new doors were designed to slide sideways, and were opened from a master control panel which was much safer for the guards.

There is the tour on 'Broadway'.

I loved this door. All the glass has been broken out, and it looks like there might have been a bullet hole in it.

Here is the operating room. I got chills standing in this room. The metal table was the creepiest part.

This is the cell that the Birdman of Alcatraz was in. They say he was a little crazy.

Love the rust on this door.

This is one of the cells that Capone was in during his time here. It was also a room that was used in The Rock. In fact there is still some fake blood on the ceiling from their filming.

Chantal & Dave - Wedding

2009-08-17T10:00:00.000-04:00

What a great day with Chantal and Dave at their wedding! These two are so in love and so adorably cute with eachother! Let's have a look at some of the images from their special day. Don't forget to register below to view their wedding images once they become available online.

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Chantal getting some final touches done at the salon. The wedding is only hours away!

Her gown was amazing!

Isn't Chantal beautiful? Look at those eyelashes!

The ceremony took place outside and the day couldn't have been better.

The lovely wedding party.

These guys have got a little secret.

That's right custom cuff-links! Superman, Batman, Transformers and Spiderman!

Thanks again for allowing us to be a part of your special day. Congratulations Chantal and Dave!

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Do You Tweet?

2009-08-10T15:08:00.008-04:00

I must admit, I was late to the party when it comes to Twitter. With the huge number of social networking sites out there I was happy to stick to my old faithful Facebook account. Then I heard Wolf Blitzer talking about the Ashton Kutcher vs. CNN Twitter rivalry. What can I say? Wolf got me curious.

But now that I've discovered a new love for Twitter, how do I explain the benefits of it to others? What do I tell Chris about it, when he doesn't seemed interested in "one more thing to update"? He doesn't share my obsession with pop culture and television, so it would take more than finding celebrities online to get him interested.

Last week actress Alyssa Milano "tweeted" this great article "Explaining Twitter to Those Who Don't Get It". She's @alyssa_milano to those of you who follow her many Twitter updates. The article explains the site really well. Once you understand what Twitter is, it's easier to put it in the context of how it will benefit your business, as well as keep you informed, in touch and entertained. It's a fast and easy way to share with and learn from others, 140 characters at a time.

I hope you'll check out the article, then go find us on Twitter. We're @cb_photography and @amanda_76 - hope to see you there!

Amanda & Kevin - Wedding

2009-07-28T10:42:00.001-04:00

We now present to you Amanda and Kevin's wedding! Great locations, wonderful people and lots of dancing! Congratulations you two! Enjoy the pictures!

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The lovely bridal suite.

Isn't it nice when you find interesting things to use in photographs? I love this one.

So suave.

Out in the vineyard before the ceremony.

A new home for the happy couple?

Now that's love.

Seriously guys... don't ever mess with the bride.

Some moments are just magical.

And they rode off into the sunset, and lived happily ever after.

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Danielle & Louis - Wedding

2009-07-23T10:42:00.008-04:00

A simply amazing day with Louis, Danielle and all of their family and friends. From the beginning of the day with the girls getting ready, to the ceremony, to the fantastic park we got to shoot in, to the dinner and dancing, this was truly a wonderful day.

Enjoy the photos, and everyone register to view the photos once they are ready.

What a cutie!

Sometimes a girl needs a little help from her friends.

Gorgeous!

Four very lovely ladies!

Stopping traffic!

Louis attempting to figure out the complicated groom stuff.

Now he's getting the hang of it!

Thinking: "Woah! I look good!"

The excellent ceremony. Don't you just love the decor?

What a great looking wedding party!

Smooch!

I wonder if Danielle knows what's going on behind her.

Louis wanted the same pose.

Feel the passion!

Congratulations Danielle and Louis!

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Indira & Ryan - Engagement

2009-07-21T10:56:00.007-04:00

We had a wonderful time with Indira and Ryan on their engagement session! They were really great to work with. We had lots of fun at the botanical gardens in Niagara Falls, then went down to lake Ontario to catch the last light of the setting sun. Ryan even learned to "dip" Indira and got it perfect on his second try!

Anyone wishing to pre-register to view their wedding pictures can do so by clicking here.

Thanks for a great night you guys! See you at the wedding! Until then enjoy the pictures!

These guys were so much fun! Indira has such a great smile and laugh, and Ryan is an expert at getting both to happen.

Fabulous footwear!

There's that laugh and smile!

This one is definitely a favourite.

A wonderfully executed dip - excellent work you two.

Yes, dogs are permitted on our shoots.

What a cute family shot!

Ah love! So much fun! Can't wait for the wedding!

What cha' looking at?

2009-07-03T14:21:00.001-04:00

I'm a fish. Boo.

Rebecca & Phil - Engagement Slideshow

2009-06-19T15:46:00.003-04:00

And now, for your viewing pleasure, Rebecca & Phil's Engagement Slideshow! Enjoy!

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Laura & Chris - Engagement Slideshow

2009-06-17T21:47:00.004-04:00

We just had a great night hanging out with Laura, Chris and their moms while we had their engagement viewing session. We saw their engagement slideshow and now we can share it with you. Enjoy!

Don't forget - pre-register to be notified when their wedding images will be available to view online. Click here!

Sarah & Benjamin - Wedding

2009-06-16T11:12:00.002-04:00

I had the pleasure of hanging out with Sarah and Benjamin for their wedding portraits. They were awesome to work with and soooo in love! Here are some of our favourites!

Canadian Pro Golfer Mike Weir

2009-06-12T09:48:00.004-04:00

This past year we had the great pleasure of working with Canadian Pro Golfer Mike Weir. Mike and his team were holding a press conference to announce their new winery Mike Weir Wine, and partnership with Chateau-Des-Charmes winery. We enjoyed a great photo session with Mike at the Chateau, and also had the opportunity to visit the wine cellar and do some portraits there. Mike was great to work with, very professional, and he was even willing to climb on the barrels for a few of the shots.

It was a fantastic day with Mike and his team. Niagara Life Magazine recently did a cover story on Mike, and our photos were used throughout the publication. Here are a few shots of the magazine, as well as some from our shoot and during the press conference. You can also see our work with Mike on his website. Click here to check it out! Enjoy!

A few photos of the magazine.

Here is Mike with the wines by the fireplace at Chateau-des-Charmes.

I love the design on the bottles. Beautiful details.

Mike looking out to the vineyards.

After a quick trip downstairs, we set-up in the barrel room. For this shot, Mike is on one side of the room, and I am on the other, on top of another set of barrels. My assistant Rose was making sure I didn't accidentally fall, or worse, topple the entire stack of barrels! Thanks Rose!

The press conference was ready to go. These seats were reserved for members of Mike's family.

The new partnership of Mike Weir Wine and Chateau-Des-Charmes Wine is about to be announced.

Barry Katzman, President of Mike Weir Wine addressing the crowd. The place was packed, with even the gallery above on the second floor filled with people.

I took a quick look up, and there was Melodie O'Rourke (Director of Sales), hanging out with singer Matt Dusk!

Paul Bosc, of Chateau-des-Charmes, confirms the partnership and talks about the great potential of Mike Wier Wine and the Chateau.

I hope everyone enjoyed reading about this great day. Talk to you all soon!

Amanda & Kevin - Engagement

2009-06-09T10:11:00.006-04:00

I met Amanda and Kevin by the Gazebo in Niagara-on-the-Lake. (and they actually knew the real history behind it! Does anyone else know?) They wanted to get some shots with their dog like Laura and Chris did, so we had their adorable Jack Russell terrier come out with Amanda's sister for his portion of the shoot. He was quite happy to be out at a park, and more then once gave me "doggie kisses", meaning "licking my face with a pink, slobbery tongue", which I actually didn't mind.

Amanda and Kevin walked around the park, enjoying each other's company, while every once and a while, I would hear nervous giggling and see the two of them smiling and laughing with each other.

Enjoy the photos everyone! It's going to be a great wedding!

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Laura & Chris - Engagement

2009-06-08T13:02:00.005-04:00

Chris had such an awesome time with Laura and Chris. They brought their adorable puppy named Jazz, which made it even more special. Of course, now Chris has been hearing about nothing but how much we need a boxer puppy of our own!

Here are some of our favourite shots from their engagement session. They really wanted a beach location for the shoot. I love the ones with the writing in the sand! So sweet.

The expressions on their faces are so great in this shot.

Doesn't this make you want to go out and get a puppy?

Thanks for a great day Laura and Chris! We can't wait for the wedding.

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Rebecca & Phil - Engagement

2009-06-05T12:15:00.002-04:00

I had a great time with Rebecca and Phil on their engagement session! These two had so much energy! We were down by the water on lake Ontario, and thought it might be cool to venture down to the water. It turns out, that where we decided to go down wasn't the best choice. It was a little steep, muddy and slippery, plus Rebecca didn't have footwear for hiking. Did that stop our hero Phil? Of course not! He grabbed Rebecca and hoisted her onto this shoulders, and proceeded to climb down with her on his back!

We then drove down to a more accessible spot, with a park, a trail along the beach and a pretty little boardwalk. Much easier to walk around here. We found some great spots by the water, went for a stroll down the boardwalk, and even played on the swings and kiddy slides. Phil even did some entertaining flips on the slide! Our laughter was heard echoing around the park, as Phil and Rebecca romped around, snuggling, jumping and trying to "dip" one another.

Thanks for the great time! I'll see you both soon.

To everyone who will be at the wedding, click here to pre-register to view their wedding images when they go online.

Here is Phil dipping Rebecca. Good form, excellent posture...

And now, Rebecca attempts the dip...

Not quite as successful, but lots of fun that's for sure!

Thanks again for the great time!

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IdeaWar! It's on!

2009-05-12T09:01:00.004-04:00

It's always fun when you get to do something that you've never done before. For me, it was taking pictures of a Charity Paintball tournament, put on by the good people at Idea Share. It was a pretty incredible day, and even though I was "on the sidelines" taking pictures, I still managed to get shot a few times - ouch!

To order pictures from this amazing event visit this link:
http://www.chrisbeardphotography.ca/pickpic/gallery/splash.php?gallery_id=17

The troops begin to gather.

Of course, stretching is a must. Although, I'm not sure why Neil is wearing a pink hat...he does look good though!

This looks like practice for a surrender, but it's actually part of the stretching program.

There were so many players - I couldn't wait to see them in action!

Some of the gear, remember - safety first!

Preparing for battle!

Would you mess with this guy? I sure wouldn't.

You can just make it out in the distance. There is actually the barrel of a paint-gun pointing out of the window in that shed over there.

And he's out of the game!

The refs checking to see if they have a confirmed hit.

Thanks for the great day everyone. Can't wait for next year!

We're Twittering!

2009-05-04T21:26:00.002-04:00

Hi everyone,

Just a quick update - we're now Twittering! Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/cb_photography.

Hope to see you there!
Chris and Amanda

New website is live!

2009-04-28T14:25:00.008-04:00

It's official! We're excited to announce that our new website is now live. We've poured our hearts into the new site and we hope you love it. Updates include larger image galleries, online client areas, new images and favourite shots from New York City and Las Vegas.

Check back often for updates and new image galleries. Let us know what you think.

Chris and Amanda

Spring is here!

2009-04-04T12:58:00.003-04:00

Spring is in the air, and it's a perfect time for new changes and fresh ideas. We're excited about the upcoming launch of our new website, as well as some really unique products and services.

A few things on the way are:

The official release of our brand new website later this week
Spring Portrait Days
NEW! Say goodbye to sitting fees - Our new portrait packages are 100% product, with no more sitting fees! We have great options for prints, canvas, custom-designed books, albums and more.
Family portraits - It's the time of year to ask yourself - when is the last time you had family portraits done? Have a blast with us at your favourite park, on a hike or just hanging out in your backyard. Don't forget - Mother's Day is just around the corner. A Coffee Table Book or Canvas print with your family's images are perfect gifts for any Mom.

We also wanted to update you about our change in location. We're currently working from our home office in Fonthill, and we're still available by email and phone. We'd love to hear from you anytime.

Talk to you all soon!

Michael's Surprise Birthday Party - Slideshow!

2009-02-21T16:14:00.004-05:00

Direct from Long Island, New York, it's the party of the year! Thanks for having us and congratulations Michael! We had an amazing time with you and all your friends and family! Hope to see you all again soon!

We Don't Rent Pigs

2009-02-16T03:01:00.003-05:00

This was the sign on the door as we approached. It appeared the "Pig Renting" was not going to be on the agenda today. So instead we took a few photos. Byran found a couple of models from Las Vegas and we went out for a marathon shoot. The location is just past Nelson, Nevada. Talking to the owner we discovered that it has been used in several movies and tv shows, and apparently Beyonce did a photoshoot there for a magazine a few weeks before we were there. It was a great location and we had an amazing time.

This is the main office / house of the owners. They also give tours of the property, which is located on an old mine.

This is my nemesis. See Bryan's blog for the reason why. Curse you Teddy Bear Cactus!

Bryan, our model Brooklyn, a car and a shovel. What else do you need for a photo?

Sarah and I climbed up into the loft area of one of the buildings.

Sarah once again. I'm loving the shadows.

Sarah working the boots.

I really enjoy how this one turned out.

Then we switched and Brooklyn and I did some shooting.

Bryan showing the results.

"What do we do now?"

We find the inspiration that's what!

Apparently, finding the inspiration means being in a few shots. Very nice Bryan, excellent posture.

Can you see him in this one too? Look closley!

We moved down the road and switched dresses. Bryan was wondering what was taking so long.

Of course, if you find a cave, you've got to check it out.

It was pretty amazing. About a 40 foot decent into the hills. Lots of grafiti too unfoutunatly.

Sarah posing in the caves. That red dress was perfect!

I still don't understand how she climed up here with those boots. That girl is a trouper!

Bryan seemed to be getting a little silly.

Okay, he's back to normal.

And a high five for a job well done. Thanks ladies for the excellent day! We couldn't have done it without you. Well, technically we could have, but no one wants to see a bunch of pictures of Bryan and me posing in those outfits. Trust me, I cannot pull off wearing a wedding dress!
Bye!

Some more from the Neon Graveyard in Vegas

2009-02-14T02:09:00.006-05:00

It's Vegas time...

2009-02-12T23:59:00.002-05:00

We made it in, and I'm super exhausted, but just had to post a few images. Stories to come - check back for more soon.

Okay comment time!

The lovely Bryan enjoying some iphone tv.

Safety first. Always know where the life vest is.

This was right as we got off the plane. Only in Vegas!

Bryan is ever so patient waiting for luggage.

The second we got to our hotel we ran into a couple of friends of ours, who were doing one of the classes and they invited us out for a shoot they were going to. We quickly gave our luggage to the hotel and were off to the Neon Graveyard, a place when the old signs go to die.

The class had models too which was great!

Such a happy couple!

There was just something about these signs that just seemed appropriate for this town.

I absolutely love this one and the next one. It worked perfectly.

Got to love the cane!

The class working with the model.

Here I'm shooting through another photographers arms. There wasn't much room, so sometimes you have to get creative! Just like at a wedding!

Check back for more later. It's been a wild couple of days already!

I stand corrected....

2009-02-09T19:13:00.002-05:00

Ooops.... It appears I need to set the record straight! It was our birthday boy Michael who forgot his wallet at home that Sunday morning. I can't let blame go to Guy for that one.

I also forgot to give proper mention to Lacey, their beautiful White Shepherd.

Sorry Guy. I promise to blame Michael for something you did, just to keep things even....

Amanda

Doggies!!!

2009-02-06T11:44:00.001-05:00

The morning after the surprise party, Guy and Michael drove us from Long Island to Manhattan. It was so sweet of them, especially after the late festivities the night before. We made a quick stop at their house so we could meet their dogs (and pick up a forgotten wallet, but I'm not naming names. Guy.) They're both adorable rescue dogs who are obviously very loved!

The dogs were so friendly (although Shadow was too cool to pose for many shots) - they could make anyone want to go call their local shelter.

This was the "are you done yet" look at the camera....

Check out the party shots this afternoon for some long-overdue comments and stories!

Chris and Amanda

Michael's surprise birthday party in New York!

2009-02-05T21:42:00.013-05:00

Here are some of our favourite shots from Michael's Surprise Party. As we said earlier, it was one of the most unforgettable parties we've been to.

This amazing home was the setting for the party. It was designed by Michael early in his architecture career, and with one look at the house it's clear how talented he is. The homeowners, Kathleen and Duffy, have a wonderful relationship with Michael and Guy. We thought it was so great of them to open their home for the party (especially when their kitchen renovation wasn't complete until the day before!), but after spending time with them we weren't surprised. Their house was so warm and had so many personal touches. We were able to take a tonne of shots of the house, so stay tuned for some of those favourites.

Is this the coolest cake, or what?

The "Michael Hits 40" party theme was inspired by his real-life experience with rented equipment and a stubborn tree stump. I believe Michael won the battle but the equipment damage costs were pretty painful...

I love this reaction shot as he realizes what's going on.

I think when he saw his grandma he probably figured out he wasn't going to a fundraiser that night, as they'd told him.

Michael gave tours of the house to everyone. It was great to hear stories about the design and personal touches throughout the house.

A happy shot of Duffy, Guy, Michael and Kathleen

These two did not stop smiling all night

This is the "don't even get me started" look....

The lovely Erin, Duffy and Kathleen's daughter

How cute is Michael in these shots?

I think Guy is smiling because he's finally done with the party planning!

More smiles all night

It was such a wonderful party with an amazing group of people. We loved meeting all of you, and we can't wait to see everyone again soon.

Chris and Amanda

New York Skyline - lots more to come!

2009-01-28T22:24:00.003-05:00

This view is from the top of Rockefeller Centre - also known as 30 Rock. Isn't it magnificent? Come back and visit soon for more pictures from the Big Apple.

Christine & Neville - Engagement

2009-01-16T15:05:00.002-05:00

Hello everyone! Christine and Neville's slideshow is long overdue to be seen by the world! These two were so full of energy! We had a leaf fight, well, several actually... a race up the hill and of course, some wonderfully brilliant moments!

Enjoy the slideshow! We can't wait till the wedding you crazy kids!

Renata & Paul - Wedding

2008-12-22T10:38:00.002-05:00

A wonderful winter wedding with Renata & Paul! Enjoy the images!

X-Mas Party!

2008-12-16T11:40:00.003-05:00

Last weeks Christmas Open house was a great success! Apparently Bryan was a pirate for a minute!
Thanks to everyone for coming out! It was great to see you all!

Happy Holidays!

We had a side room for the kids.

Laugh laugh laugh!

Me and my girl!

Bryan just happened to be standing right in front of a new plant we got on the shelf. It's a good look for him don't you think?

Of course, cameras are always in order.

Bryan's dad was so proud he showed off some albums to the guests.

Bryan's brother Rob getting into the action.

Al!

Silly face!

Yikes!

Mmmmm coooookie....

Cool tattoos!

Playing with the ipod.

Happy holidays from Chris and Bryan!

enLightenMe

2008-12-15T15:09:00.004-05:00

For a while now, we've been trying to figure out how to do what we love. I love meeting with photographers. I love meeting new people. I love connecting with old friends.

One of these people is Bryan Caporicci. I met Bryan about a year or so ago, and it's been great getting to know him. Within a few weeks, we had many discussions about photography, and business and wanted to find a way to connect with other local photographers. We knew a few in the area, and decided to go out and meet for coffee and chat. Since then, our small group has become WNP and grown, and we are now also leading the Pictage User Group meetings which we have once a month.

The reason that Bryan and I wanted to have these groups, is that we beleive that there is power in groups with a shared interest. People getting together, talking about things that they love is so exciting to be a part of! I love to learn new things, and know that you can never be done learning. I also know that I love to share what I've learned, so that others can benifit from either the experience I've gotten, or avoid the mistakes I've made. When we have our photographers group meetings, it is truly amazing.

But to be able to share, with an even wider group of people? That was a "someday" dream for us. To someday be able to reach out past our group. To affect people in a positive way. To help others to become even greater then they already are.

Well "someday" is now here. It's started with enLightenMe. We are going to put it all up there. Everything we can think of that would be useful to others in photography. You are going to see who we really are, what we think, and how we work. We are going to start slow, adding content week by week, and very soon, we are going to have a fantastic resourse for fellow photographers and passionate amatures alike.

It's sharing what we know, and helping others get where they want to be.

Check out enLightenMe today and in the days to come. It's going to be enlightening...!

Model behaviour....

2008-12-04T20:47:00.004-05:00

Our video guy Dan put together this awesome video of our shoot last weekend. What a great day! More to come soon!

Fashion / Model extravaganza! What a brilliant day!

2008-12-02T14:46:00.003-05:00

Imagine...one day, two photographers, 20 models, and an amazing nightclub location to shoot at. It was a dream come true. A huge thank you to Stella's in St. Catharines for the location, to the team at Textures Hair Salon who did an amazing job with everyone (call 905-468-1558 if you'd like to book an appointment with them), to all our models we couldn't have done it with out you, and to Bryan, Al, Joanna, Dan and our food delivery guy (Bryan's Dad). This day came together because of everyone who pitched in, and it was made possible by everyone's involvement.

This is simply the beginning of this exciting project for Bryan and I, and we will be looking for more models for our next shoot in the coming months. Stay tuned.

For more images be sure to check out Bryan's images on his blog. They are sweet!

Also - become a friend of ours on facebook to see additional images as we post them this week!

Alicia

Bianca

Hannah

Lauren

Mara

Courtney

Kristin

Tina

Barb

Steve

Alicia

Heather

Crystal

Caitlin

Nicole

Andrea

Julia

Jessica

Michelle

Kaitlyn

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2008-11-27T10:08:00.003-05:00

What's this....?

Kim & Chris - Wedding Slideshow

2008-11-26T19:37:00.004-05:00

Kim & Chris's wedding slideshow! Enjoy!
Great song too!

Marilyn & Neil - Wedding Slideshow

2008-11-07T16:16:00.004-05:00

Marilyn and Neil's wedding took place at the beautiful and historic Charles Inn, in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Rain was threatening throughout the morning, and being an outside wedding, we were all hoping the rain didn't feel like coming to a wedding today. And really, it wasn't invited either! The weather held, and the ceremony took place without a hitch!

Marilyn, Neil and their families are not the usual wedding couple we see. They had a lovely small wedding, walked in together arm in arm, while Feist played in the background, and after the ceremony they had an amazing lunch prepared by the brilliant Chef at the Charles, William Brunyansky. It was truly a lovely day!

Their families were in attendance, which was a special treat for me, I had known Marilyn's sons through school and hockey when I was younger, and it was nice to catch up with them and see their kids too!

Congratulations Marilyn and Neil! We wish you life-long happiness!

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Chantal & David - Engagement

2008-11-04T16:28:00.004-05:00

Chantal and Dave were such a fun couple! We met up at their apartment and they took me around their neighbourhood to a couple of great locations to do their Engagement Session. As you can see by the images we had a great time!

These two also get the award for most organized couple we've ever had. They are teachers and had to plan ahead as they only get summers off, and they booked us in 2007, for their wedding in 2009! I have trouble planning next week let alone two years ahead!

Be sure to check out their Engagement Slideshow below as well. It's one of my favourites! See you guys at the wedding!

These two were so fun! We pretended they were on other sides of the world. Then they ran to eachother in slow motion!

Time for dancing, and they were quite good!

Chantal was strutting her stuff for these sunset ones, so I told them both to flick their hair a la diva!

Which they did.

"Giggle, giggle, you are so cute, no you are so cute..." Seriously, these two are soooo in love!

Dave braved the big jump down.

I really love this one.

And this one...it was definitely a perfect moment.

Thanks for letting me be a part of your evening you guys! I had a great time and I can't wait for the wedding. Talk soon!

Halloween fun!

2008-11-04T10:47:00.003-05:00

The grim reaper. Don't mess with him...seriously...

The highest jumping cheerleader on the planet. Look at that vertical!

My house now has more candy and chocolate then any one household should be allowed to hold. I've been on a sugar high for three days now. It's not as fun as I thought it would be, but I'm getting lots done!

Yosi & Miguel - Wedding

2008-10-27T11:08:00.002-04:00

Another fantastic wedding this weekend! Yosi and Miguel were married on Sunday with their closest family and friends in attendance. I had the pleasure of having Jack Spyker second shooting at this wedding. We had an amazing day with these two families. I'll be back soon with more comments, for now...the images speak for themselves.

I'm back! I'm looking at these images again and I'm still flooded with strong feelings from the day. It's amazing how our memories work. A glance at a picture, a simple visual trigger, and our minds jump us right back to the moment. I'm re-experiencing the moments again. Like the image above...when I look at it I remember the cool crisp air, the sound of Miguel talking to Yosi, their laughter, the thunder off in the distance, and then I remember the moment when their hands met. I remember thinking it was a perfect moment, now frozen in time, forever theirs...I'm now imagining its a year from today, Miguel and Yosi have their first child, and they look at their wall, where this image might be, printed on a fine art canvas...they will experience it all over again...

I absolutely love that I am able to be a part of peoples lives through our work! I love being a photographer! Yosi and Miguel - congratulations! It was a wild ride!

Don't forget to click here to pre-register to view all the wedding images, and come back soon to see the wedding slideshow!

Yosi's ring in a bed of roses.

Three dresses waiting to be worn.

I absolutely love this image of the rings on the ring-pillow! Carol VanZanten of Vinifera Flora Design did such an amazing job with the pillow and all the flowers!

Jack took this one and he did an amazing job with it! Beautiful!

I love how this turned out. Anyone see the hidden shape?

Yosi getting her makeup done.

Isabella! She kept us entertained all day! Isn't she pretty?

Yosi has the best laugh ever!

I couldn't resist using that amazing window light.

Yosi is so beautiful...Lucky Miguel!

This little darling was only satisfied when her entire basket of flowers was empty.

Miguel's first look at Yosi.

Miguel was so moved. He loves her sooo much. It was beautiful!

Yaaaaaa!!!!!

There is so much unsaid in this image. It's quite moving to me.

Awwww....nice shot Jack!

And this one too! Jack was getting some incredible stuff!

Meanwhile, I had crawled into the vines and was laying down in the wet grass and mud. But it was so worth it!

Later in the night, we had the idea to go down to the cellars at Cave Springs Winery. It was amazing! After setting up a few lights, our couple were ready to shine!

Okay, I wasn't going to write anything here, but now I am! Jack was setting up this great shot with Yosi and Miguel, it was about 12:30am or so at this point, and I was feeling giddy! I snuck around behind them and slowly moved between them. Much laughter had by all! Thanks to Jack who kept right on shooting!

Congratulations once again to Yosi and Miguel! I can't wait to talk to you guys again!

Amanda & Jay - Wedding Slideshow

2008-10-24T09:56:00.002-04:00

Amanda and Jay's Wedding Slideshow is incredible! I was totally moved as I watched it. I love how when you watch these slideshows all the memories of the day come back to you. It's so powerful!

Click here to view Amanda and Jay's Wedding Slideshow.
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Heather & Kevin - Wedding

2008-10-20T14:54:00.002-04:00

Where to begin when talking about Heather and Kevin's wedding. Well, I guess we could start a few weeks ago, at another wedding we were lucky enough to be a part of - Kim and Chris. Heather and Kevin we both in the wedding party, and we got a chance to get to know them throughout the day.

We ended up having a great time with them, and about a week after the wedding Heather contacted us. It was official, they wanted us to join them at their wedding, which was happening in a few weeks.

It was really cool to be able to see them again so soon, and what was also great was that many of the same people from Kim and Chris' wedding were also at Heather and Kevin's, so it was like a little reunion! It's always nice to be able to work with people you've gotten to know at another wedding. On another note, I just got an email today from another couple at Heather and Kevin's wedding who want to book us for their wedding next year! Maybe we will see everyone again!

Alright, let's check out the images!

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We started out at Heather's Mom's place, doing hair and makeup. As you can see, there were lots of laughs!

Here is the lovely Nicole getting some final touch-ups.

Isn't she gorgeous?

Kayla getting her eyes done. Wow! These girls are stunning! All of their makeup was done by the super-talented Jennifer Allen-Csefko.

And voila!

And here she is! The magnificent Heather!

Kim and Nicole assisting Heather. What good bridesmaids!

Heather's mom. She was great. She and my assistant Rose, who also happens to be my mother in law got along great. She looks so proud of Heather in this image.

Heather is so full of life!

Almost ready...

I love this image.

Oh this one too! I saw the mirror on the wall the whole time she was getting ready and I wanted to use it somehow. it worked out perfectly, especially with the clear, crisp blue wall.

We headed out to the ceremony, which was outside on a glorious day! With all the rain this year, it was nice to be outside and sunny!

They had a wind ensemble playing for them as they entered.

Heather and her father, walking towards Kevin. I love the emotion in this one.

Kevin looks like he's ready to burst!

Heather, soft and beautiful in the light.

This is also one of my favorites. I just love blue skies!

The sun coming through the leaves was just amazing!

Kevin, centre stage with the boys. As I was composing this shot, I looked down, changed a camera setting and looked back up. I noticed the guy on the left hand side, half-way back was missing. I thought I may have moved and he was behind Kevin or something, but it wasn't me. He had snuck across the aisle when I wasn't looking and...well...you'll see.

Umm...perhaps they are doing some male bonding?

These guys cracked me up all day!

And here we have the Groom and Groomsmen surfing shot. Please don't ask if any of the chairs broke, we all took a vow to never speak of it again.

Perfect. They are all sitting still looking great. No silly faces or shenanigans.

I knew it wouldn't last!

I'm glad we got Heather to stop laughing for a bit. This image worked perfectly!

Awww....

All the girls.

Was it something I said?

Oooooo baby!

i think they are talking about the guys.

Yup, pretty sure they were.

Heather wanted to do some on the playground, so we kicked off some kids, who were pretty upset, but don't worry, they got to come back very soon.

Causing more trouble...

This one is awesome! Look at that sky!

And Chris decides he's always wanted to be a fireman.

Bounce bounce bounce!

I love the leaves!

These guys have too much fun!

Thanks again to Heather and Kevin for allowing us to be a part of their special day. Congratulations!

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Baby Jack

2008-10-17T16:06:00.003-04:00

Jack is one of the cutest little guys I have ever seen! It was his first photo session and he did great! Let's have a look at some pictures!

And don't forget to view the slideshow too! Click here to view.

How adorable, now if only he can get a little smile...

The smile we were looking for!

Such nice eyelashes you have.

Jack's checking out my lights.

Hypnotized by the light.

Let's get moving mom!

This is one of my favorites.

This is one that we really wanted to get. Daddy and Jack's hand. Although, we did have a bit of an accident...

A grab for the face! Yikes!

What an adorable family! Thanks for bringing Jack to meet me. He is the best!

Our meetings are so much fun!

2008-10-16T12:07:00.000-04:00

Another great photographers meeting was held last night. We talked about presenting your work to clients and shared lots of great ideas. A couple of new faces tonight too (which we love! The more the merrier!) Of course one or two people had cameras...so we may have taken a picture or two.

On a separate and related note, our next Pictage User Group Meeting is coming up on October 28th. It's basically another get together where we talk about camera stuff, techniques, approaches to photography, marketing, client relations...well, you get the idea. We talk about lots of cool stuff for photographers, and we talk about cool Pictage stuff too. If there are any photographers out there who would like to join us (and no, you do not have to be a Pictage User to come) we'd love to have you out.

If you are a photographer, and interested in coming out to the meeting, let us know! info@chrisbeardphotography.ca All are welcome! I hope to connect with more of you soon.

Robert leading a discussion on image presentation, with Jack taking notes on his laptop.

Jack, you are just too cool for words my friend!

Lots of note taking going on tonight!

It looks like Bryan is reaching for his invisible glass.

Oh, Robert you are so funny!

Jack is sinking lower and lower into the couch as the night goes on.

So Lucy, tell us a little about what you do.

I like when Shawn talks with his hands. Very expressive!

My name is Natasha and I approve of this meeting!

I'm sure Shawn must be getting a little distracted here, though I'm not sure by what...

Hey! What are you talking about right now!

Lucy is a pouty face....

Wow...how handsome...my wife is a lucky girl....hahaha!

Even when we don't have cameras we still try and get the shot!

Bryan and his new toy.

Doesn't he look so happy!

I'm a little afraid for Libor here...does he know someone is behind him right now?

What a dynamic hand gesture!

Smile!

Sneaky sneaky...

Bryan gets so excited! I love it!

I don't think Natasha wanted her picture taken. What do you think?

Karen looking lovely in some nice off camera flash light.

Oh my. What happened here...?

So happy together....

See you all next time! Don't forget to let me know if you want to come to the next Pictage User Group Meeting on October 28th!

It's always about the experience.

2008-10-15T10:05:00.002-04:00

I just got an email that I had to share. When we shoot weddings, we want to give everyone at the wedding a brilliant, fun, and exciting experience, while creating amazing images for the bride and groom.

This email says it better then we ever could. Thank you Jaime for sending it.

Subject: Denis/Lindsay wedding Oct.11
Sent: October 13, 2008

"I just wanted to say I have never seen wedding photo's even closely resembling the pictures you guys took. I was so amazed and impressed by the quality and the time spent. Just awe-inspiring. You have a wonderful gift, and Chris is the most fun photographer I have ever met. It was truly one of the highlights of the entire weekend for me, meeting you and seeing your work. I hope I get another opportunity.

Jaime"

Lindsay & Denis - Wedding

2008-10-12T14:36:00.003-04:00

I just got back from Sunday brunch with Lindsay & Denis. I've got to say these two, and their families are some of the most wonderful people I've had the pleasure of meeting.

I've got lots to say about the images, but since it's Thanksgiving, I'm going to put it off till later. I've got family coming over today!

Check back soon for more photos and comments

Amazing wedding!

2008-10-12T02:49:00.003-04:00

What an amazing day! It's 2:30am and I just had to post a picture from today. There are so many more great moments to share with everyone. Check back soon for more!

Fotography Phun!

2008-10-08T23:26:00.002-04:00

Sometimes I get bored and play with photos.

What do you do for the world?

2008-10-07T21:59:00.002-04:00

I had a really neat experience today.

I was at the tennis club after playing a match with my dad and a few others (excellent game today guys!), and I ran into someone I hadn't met before. We exchanged the usual polite 'good mornings' and 'how ya doings' when I asked him how his morning was going. He said "Great!" When I asked why he told me that he had been out for a walk with his dog, at his usual place, a local park / conservation area, and the city had added recycling bins, changed all of the garbage cans and picked up all the garbage. He was pretty excited about it too! It turns out that every day for the past 12 years or so, when he goes for his morning walk he makes it a point to pick up any garbage or recycling he finds.

I told him that was incredible. Imagine, every day, for 12 years, he's been walking his dog and cleaning as he goes. How much has he picked up over all those years? And when he was telling me about it he was so genuinely excited about it!

Now imaging that each of us did something small like that every day. Over the years, it adds up. Small actions each day making a huge difference over time.

I encourage everyone to try, however small, to do one thing every day that makes our world a little better. I know I'm going to.

Cindy & Ryan - Wedding!

2008-10-05T02:45:00.000-04:00

We had a great day with Cindy, Ryan and their families today. Here are some images to whet your appetite. Enjoy!

The rings and flowers were simply breathtaking, so we combined them for this ring shot!

Ryan's parents house had these cool french doors with patterns in them. This is a man ready to get married!

In the backyard we found a clubhouse / play house that Ryan's Dad built 22 years ago. It's still strong as ever, as you can see we've got one or two big guys up there! Ryan's mom was thrilled we used it in the pictures as they are going to be moving from this house soon. Now they can remember it always in these very cool images!

Ryan and his groomsmen are very much into soccer, so we did a team photo for them.

Then we got psyched for the wedding! Yeahhhha!

Cindy being delicately laced up in her dress. Okay, maybe in this moment it wasn't so delicate.

Good thing that wood pillar was there for stability! You can see Cindy's grandmother in the background enjoying watching her granddaughter get ready for this special day.

I love this picture! It's cool because Ryan has a similar picture where he is framed by the window. Cindy looks much prettier though!

I was across the room when I saw this moment. Beautiful!

And a little further back. Look at that light from the window setting the scene...lovely!

This is Ping! It was so cute, he kept bringing his ball over to Cindy wanting to play. We had to make sure we kept any wet doggie feet off the dress. Don't worry buddy, she'll play with you soon!

Cindy's parents house was the perfect setting for pictures!

All I can say is...wow...It's like looking at a fairy tale.

Showing off some moves in the limo.

Moments before the ceremony begins. Don't the dresses look great from this angle?

Cindy's grandmother.

This part of the ceremony was really cool. All of the guys and girls had gone in together, and Ryan's parents both walked him down the aisle. I've never seen that before and though it was great! Once Ryan started down the aisle, I caught Cindy and her dad sneaking a peak at his entrance. Very cool!

The lovely bridesmaids!

Cindy is simply lovely. Ryan is a lucky man.

We headed out to Lochness Links after the ceremony. Cindy's family are the owners of this beautiful course, and have kept it a truly family buisiness. Cindy's brother Stephen is the general manager, while his dad is the president of the course. Stephen took me for a quick location scounting tour and once we found the best spots, the fun began! Here Cindy and Ryan exchanged a loving glance.

And then a little more than a glance!

This golf course has been official approved for wedding photos!

The entire wedding party. We had to make sure that no one was going to be hitting their golf balls our way! That would not have made for a good day. I can see the headlines now "Groom taken to hospital in after taking a golf ball to the head in wedding photo mishap. Photographer is missing and blamed for the tragedy. News at 11."

I love this shot for a few reasons. It's a beautiful setting, Cindy and Ryan look great, they are holding hands and you can see the bouquet off to the right in her hand. But the building adds so much, becuase it's where her father and brother work. It isn't a passive force in the photo. It has become an active part of the image with deep symbolism to this family. I can only imaging how many times Cindy's father and brother have been in that building, or driving back in a golf cart and seeing the building as they approach. Now the memories of this day are a part of that.

I think that's pretty cool.

I looooove this image! It's our glamour / fashion Vanity Fair tribute shot. Looking amazing ladies!

The archway on the window was begging to be included.

Oh, and thanks Cindy for picking the most amazing bridesmaids ever! You guys rocked!

Cindy and Ryan's first dance was amazing! They had a smoke machine which added so much to the shot!

It's like they are dancing on a cloud!

Congratulations Cindy and Ryan! This wedding was fantastic! You and your families were so kind and welcoming to us. Thank you for letting us be a part of your special day!

Check back soon for more wedding images, the Wedding Slideshow and don't forget to click here to be notified when the rest of the images are available to view online!

Ever have one of these jump out at you?

2008-10-02T15:31:00.002-04:00

So the other day I'm driving home, pull into the driveway, turn off the car, open the door...and this is what I saw:

I'm not quite sure what it was, but I know it was fast and loud, and I could have sworn it giggled at one point. If anyone sees this possibly dangerous animal please contact the appropriate government agency.

Kim & Chris - Wedding

2008-09-22T17:52:00.003-04:00

We had a great day at Kim and Chris' wedding on Saturday! Sunshine like you wouldn't believe for the pictures, and everyone we met were so MUCH FUN! What a great wedding party! Although, I'm not sure we would be let back into the Royal Botanical Gardens. Apparently some of the statues aren't meant to be ridden. Go figure! Kim and Chris have such amazing families and friends too. You could feel so much love through the whole day. It truly was a pleasure to photograph their day.

Let's see some images!

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And come back soon for the wedding slideshow!

Okay, now let's see some more images!

The beautiful bride Kim at the salon. She is so awesome!

Here is Kirstin, a junior bridesmaid. We think she had the world record for number of curling thingys in her hair. And no, for those of you who are wondering, I don't know what they are officially called! I was going to say curling irons, but that's not right. Anyone know?

And the sweetest little flower girl Sammy! Look at those eyes...wow!

And here is my new friend Karen and I. As you can see, this wedding is going to be fun!

Laughing away!

The bride and flower girl's hair are ready. Sammy was soooo excited that she got to dress up like a princess. She even got to wear a tiara!

I absoloutly love this picture, because of the meaning behind the rings. When Kim and Chris came to meet with me a few weeks ago, she asked that I get a shot of the rings, and told me about them.

One is Chris' wedding ring. One is Kim's wedding ring. One is Kim's engagement ring. And the last one (at the bottom of the image) is the ring that her grandfather passed on to her. They were very close when Kim was young, and when he died, she was given his ring. She wore it for the whole wedding day. I'm absolutely sure that he was watching her today.

Kim's gorgeous dress.

Kim opted for comfort in her choice of wedding shoes. What a great idea!

Karen getting some final touches.

I love this picture. Sammy has just come down the stairs positively BEAMING! She came into the kitchen to show her daddy. Look at her face! Sooo happy!

And dad took her for a little twirl!

Kirstin and I had a funny face thing going for most of the day.

Kim is now ready. On to the church!

But not without some more pictures of course!

Now, at the ceremony. Kim's parent's walked her down the aisle.

It's official and sealed with a kiss!

The super wedding party!

Kim and Chris steeling a kiss.

And everyone is shocked! Chris - she's a married woman man! Oh, wait, you married her...right!

Pretty pretty pretty!

And sometimes a little sassy!

Chris thought he was fast,

but they caught him eventually...

Oh, this poor metal stork...

This is the 'gangsta wedding' shot.

So happy together....

Lot's of laughs today!

Well, that's it for now, with lots more to come. Visit soon and don't forget to register here to view the rest of the images.

Congratulations Kim and Chris! Thanks for allowing us to be a part of your special day! See you soon!

Laura & Brett - Wedding Slideshow

2008-09-18T18:14:00.006-04:00

Today we bring you the lovely Laura and Brett and their Wedding Slideshow.

Click here or on the image above to view their amazing wedding!

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Enjoy!

Rosemary & Ryan - Wedding Slideshow

2008-09-17T13:27:00.006-04:00

Rosemary & Ryan's Wedding slideshow is ready! Click here to view!

Friends and family can register here to be notified when the full wedding will be available to view online.

Enjoy!

Do not try this at home...

2008-09-17T10:33:00.003-04:00

This is what happens when you try to break dance while still holding on to your drink. He is actually in the middle of a spin right now, and 1/2 a second later his drink went flying across the dance floor. Please do not try this at home, this man is a professional.

Sam & Sally - Wedding Slideshow

2008-09-12T20:42:00.003-04:00

Sam & Sally's Wedding slideshow is ready! It was great fun creating this show for them and re-living the day through the images. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I did!

Click here to view Sam & Sally's Wedding Slideshow

Don't forget to click here to register to view all of the wedding images once they go online.

School BBQ

2008-09-11T11:15:00.001-04:00

Yesterday was the kids welcome back to school / meet the teachers BBQ. I got to have a tour of their new classrooms and enjoy some fine hot dogs too! School sure seems more fun then I remember it was...

Matthew showed us this tree he planted when he was in grade one. It's growing really well! It's bigger then him now!

Sydney has her own mail box in her classroom.

Matt's desk design. I think its so cool that he has e=mc2 in the 'A'.

Sweet lock!

Sydney and George.

Yo yo yo dad! Whas up!

Arrrrggg!

Silly boy....

Close up!

Sydney will now be your teacher for the rest of the day.

What a sweet looking student!

We headed over to the gym for hotdogs. Sydney and her friend here were seeing how long they could hop on one foot.

And we had to take a few of this little cutie!

Awwww.....two seconds after this shot her older brother came really close and shouted Boo! Tears did follow, but she was okay in a few minutes.

Time to play outside. Syd decided it would be fun to chase me around a little.

To the playground!

Leading the way!

"Hey dad, let's play that game where we try and kick you!"
Sure Syd, sounds like fun for me....

Matthew going higher and higher.

Some fun with photoshop!

Hee hee...for all who are interested, this is what happens when you use a wide angled lens and your son is a foot behind you, and you don't look into the camera when you take the picture. This shot really cracks me up....

And one last fun one.

And remember:
Family time = fun time!

Amanda & Jay - Wedding

2008-09-09T14:34:00.006-04:00

Amanda and Jason are two wonderful people. They are so down to earth and easy to be with - and their wedding party is too! Andrew and I had such a great time with them! They had a cowboy theme going, with little cowboy hats and boots as favours, and their cake topper had a cowboy feel too (you'll see what I mean further below). The groom was even wearing his black cowboy boots!

The wedding took place at Church of the Transfiguration in St. Catharines, Amanda and the girls got ready at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, reception in the Starlight room at Club Roma, with photos done at Montebello park.

Friends and family click here to see the wedding images when they are available online. And don't forget to come back soon for Amanda and Jay's Wedding slideshow!

Yeehaw!! Let's look at some photos!

The morning was pretty relaxed as the girls played cards to pass the time. Little did we know it was a very competitive game and a little intense at times!

Andrew was familiar with the rules, so he helped out when he could.

Meanwhile, Amanda and I were shooting this lovely image with her veil. Isn't she beautiful?

Amanda's dad is such an amazing person. He's been raising Amanda solo for a long time, and was very involved with the wedding planning. In her speech Amanda made special mention of her dad coming to dress fittings and doing all kinds of traditional 'mom' stuff. Here he laced up the back of her dress. And did a great job too!

And now we are all ready.

Yikes! Girls! Don't fight now...we've got a wedding to get to!

As we can see, flowers + dad = dancing!

The light in the church was great. They have a skylight over the alter which was perfect for photos!

With these two, even the wedding had laughs.

The girls cracking up!

A more serious moment with Amanda's father. I wonder what he is thinking?

You may now kiss the bride!

A silent prayer.

This little guy had a quick nap during the receiving line.

But he was back up and giving fives all around in no time!

And he's fast too!

Our lovely wedding party.

We had lots of fun at the park!

There was this great little arbor with ivy which was perfect for some photos. Amanda was having trouble keeping a straight face!

Adding the girls didn't help her keep her composure...which is fine by me!

Isn't Jay dreamy? Ahhh.....!

Time for the boys.

The lovely Amanda.

Here we did a normal shot, then a 'sassy' shot. They turned out great!

Excellent! I love it!

And...what the?? That's not sassy! Hey!

We let the wedding party take a break and went off to spend some quiet moments.

A little dancing....

Beautiful!

Back at the reception, the boots were waiting for us. They each had a picture of Amanda and Jay in them from our engagement shoot.

This was the cake topper. Isn't it awesome?

To the slide of the cake was this cool statue.

And out front Black Bart was waiting to catch any "hombres" on his territory. I barely made it out alive!

To get the couple to kiss they had a giant dice to throw.

Some throws were more successful then others.

Jump jump jump!

Amanda and Jay's first dance.

Ending with a dip and a kiss!

Amanda and her dad dancing.

Come back soon for their wedding slideshow!