Archive for September, 2009
Melissa and Mike: Reception fun
September 29, 2009Wedding receptions
Have computer…must blog! Love this shot. Melissa did a change of wardrobe for her first dance. She changed her shoes! She is all about rockin’ the converse on the dance floor. Their first dance was well practiced and they gave the Stars on a certain dance show a run for their money. This was the last shot of the night but I had to start with it because it was one of my favs.
Saw this done before and I finally got a chance to try it. Who doesn’t like a cute shot like this!
Very nice dip Mike! With just a hint of pink shoe thrown in for good measure!
Stay tuned for Melissa and Mike’s DVD slideshow. You will not only see great shots but actual video incorporated throughout the day in this slideshow. I am hoping to have this up by Thursday night. Thanks for such a great day Melissa and Mike. Chandra and I thoroughly enjoyed working with you both!
Strathmere
This is one the best places to have your wedding! They are wonderful and Strathmere is amazing to photograph.
Melissa and Mike: Couple time!
September 28, 2009Wedding Portrait session at Strathmere
Even though the weather didn’t cooperate totally, we still managed to go outside and get some group and couple shots. I love Strathmere, but I have to say that I love the Lodge at Strathmere the best. The wood is wonderful and adds great texture and lines to the wedding photographs. Cheers to the boys who were great sports and jumped when I said JUMP! They tried to get me to make the girls do this shot but I would never do that to a woman in heels…after all it is all about the shoes!
Don my man! You had the BEST laugh and smile on a groomsman I have seen in a while! Love your spirit!
I would have to say that this summer, the new black is brown. The girls looked gorgeous in their brown dresses.
Strathmere has the best little nooks and crannies to take wedding pictures in. Each time I go there, I get a different look and feel to the wedding photographs.
Loved Loved Loved these boots! Thanks for bringing them Melissa!
Because it was raining, I prepared for some indoor candlelit shots in case we didn’t get any shots outdoors. Well thankfully the gals and guys braved the elements and we did get some outdoor shots but we also got some amazing low light ones during the night. A big thanks to Melissa and Mike for going up to the loft in between courses so that we could get these images.
Tomorrow….coming soon….more night time shots with off camera flash as well as the reception.
Strathmere Weddings
I highly recommend strathmere for your wedding.
Melissa and Mike: the Wedding Ceremony
September 28, 2009Wedding Ceremony Photographs
Maybe it’s because I have two beautiful boys at home, that I love being able to photograph the “pretty things”…these flower girls completely fit this description. Not only were they so totally cute, they knew how to work a camera. I call this one my “mini me” look and is one of those shots that will more than likely never happen again. It’s one of those be there at the right time kinda shots.
One of the things I like about Strathmere staff is their ability to adapt to the weather. Five minutes before the ceremony was to start outside, it started raining. However, thanks to Lisa (whose is amazing at Strathmere) Mike and Melissa were able to say their I DOs inside…Lisa and her team had the place set up within 5 minutes to accommodate the indoor ceremony.
Mike’s anticipation for Melissa was classic.
I absolutely love capturing the eyes during a ceremony…they say so much don’t they? No words are necessary in order to see the love between these two people.
Stayed tuned for the umbrellas and funky neon green rainboots!Strathmere Wedding
Strathmere staff are efficient if it rains all of a sudden and they need to change to an indoor wedding ceremony
Melissa and Mike get Married!
September 28, 2009Getting Ready Bridal Photos
Melissa and Mike got married today! It was at my favorite place, Strathmere! They are such a kind and warm couple and it was fantastic to capture their moments and tell the story of their day. Weddings just bring out the best in people!
Mike wasn’t used to GQ’ing it up but made out quite all right:)
His groomsmen: Don, Kevin and Jason were great guys and a blast to work with!
I am a details oriented girl so I make sure to get all of the details of a wedding. 
Melissa was so much fun and so completely organized! This is great to see in a bride! Her relaxed nature made it a breeze to catch the wedding events. Melissa’s makeup was done by Elissa from Ottawa Makeup Artists and as always, she does a bang on job! Makes my life so much easier as a photographer when I know the make up is perfect.
Stay tuned for more tomorrow from Strathmere! I promise to include rainboots, umbrellas and the cutest flowers girls ever seen!
Stay tuned for more tomorrow from Strathmere! I promise to include rainboots, umbrellas and the cutest flowers girls ever seen!
Strathmere Wedding
Getting ready photographs at Strathmere are always full of natural light
Ottawa Wedding Show
September 13, 2009Ottawa Wedding Show with Wedding Photographers
Had a fantastic weekend at the Ottawa Wedding Show! Met a lot of brides and grooms. I hope the event was successful for your wedding planning. There was approximately 20 different photographers present so the brides had a lot of choice. This is a good thing. From my point of view, brides can quickly compare the prices and skill set of the wedding photographers – one stop shopping!
There are several factors that should go into choosing your wedding photographer:
1. ability – is the photographer skilled in low light conditions? In a dark church on a rainy day when no flash is allowed….this matters!
2. artistry – is the photographer just a general photographer or do they infuse elements of design into the picture? Can they create those WOW shots?
3. budget – money is a factor because every bride’s budget is different
4. personality – you have to like your photographer because you have to smile at them all day!
5. samples - ask to see a sample of a full wedding from start to finish to see whether or not they can capture everything and are consistent with their photography
Hope the tips help and I get to meet you personally in the next few weeks ahead. Please email me for a consultation smile@cameronphotos.ca
Ottawa Wedding Photography Prices
Check out photography prices for weddings held at the Ottawa Wedding Show and compare!
Ottawa Wedding Show
September 11, 2009Attention all Brides! It’s that time of the year again! It’s the Ottawa Wedding Show held at Lansdowne this weekend! I will be there again in the same area as April….booth 907 beside the fashion show area. This show is a wonderful opportunity to meet many wedding vendors and compare skills. Please drop by and browse through my albums.
The Wedding of Karen and Marc at Strathmere
September 7, 2009Strathmere Wedding
Karen and Marc were married at Strathmere this weekend. What a gorgeous day! What a gorgeous bride! Strathmere is of course one of my favorite venues and Alison from Strathmere did an amazing job organzing the event. 
I love their fountain and always make it a plan to visit during couple shots. Amazingly, I get a different shot every time….this moment was highlighted by a rainbow due to the sun setting in the distance.
I adored my shot from Marie-France and Grant’s wedding a few weeks ago in the wheat field. Even though the wheat was cut, the lighting when the sun goes down is breathtaking in this field and results in a beautiful moment captured for the bride and groom.
One of the nice things about Strathmere (and there are many) are the gardens. In order to get this shot, I often lie down on the ground shooting upward in order to get the structure and the couple.
What a beautiful family!
I love it when a groom looks at his bride with that certain look during the ceremony. It is one of the many emotions I search for when photographing a wedding.
Conversely, I love to see the bride giving the eye to her groom!
I normally take the ring shot in the flowers or on the cake, etc. But this time, I couldn’t decide which to post so I gave you both! Love the sunflowers and they were a perfect choice for this wedding at Strathmere.
Thank you Marc and Karen for a fantastic evening and letting me photograph your wedding!
Conversely, I love to see the bride giving the eye to her groom!
I normally take the ring shot in the flowers or on the cake, etc. But this time, I couldn’t decide which to post so I gave you both! Love the sunflowers and they were a perfect choice for this wedding at Strathmere.
Thank you Marc and Karen for a fantastic evening and letting me photograph your wedding!