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       I recently read an article by URBO.com that made some very good points as to why you should hire a professional photographer for your wedding. These days, everybody has an iPhone and are willing to volunteer to take your wedding photos. Then there are the “fauxtographers”, who own a DSLR ,which they […]

I met Coady and Alana in the summer when I shot their engagement session at Low Point Lighthouse. Immediately I knew that working with them was going to be fun. They were the sweetest couple and you could see the mad love they had for one another. Their wedding took place at Calvin United Church […]

It was such a busy year of weddings and next year looks like it’s going to be even busier. I’m very thankful as weddings are my passion.  So I am finally slow enough to start blogging some of 2017’s celebrations. John and Megan were so much fun to work with. I knew when I did  […]

Alex and Anne were married on the family land in North Side East Bay. What an amazing spot to have a wedding surrounded by close friends and family. It was probably one of the most laid back weddings I have ever shot. The ceremony was on the beach followed by a BBQ that Anne’s father […]

I photographed Ian & Kristen’s engagement session back in July in beautiful Louisbourg. You can’t beat the stunning views both at the lighthouse and Kennington Cove beach. Immediately I was in love with their spirit and willingness to trust me in guiding them through the session. If I asked them to climb on the rocks […]

July was a busy month of shooting but I have to say it was so rewarding photographing and meeting so many awesome people. One of those shoots  was Amanda and Darren’s engagement session. We headed to Main-A-Dieu beach and hoped for some great weather. They even brought along their baby boy, Dexter. We had a […]

Flowers – Trinity Florals Venue – Inverary Inn Baddeck Videographer – Mark Scott Wedding Videography Second Shooter – Candace MacDonald     I met Brenna & Stephen during the winter to photograph their engagement session. I knew right away they were so in love and such a fun, easy-going couple. Their wedding day was amazing. […]

I was so excited to shoot Alana & Simon’s engagement session. They wanted to go to a beach that I had never heard of before but Simon had a connection with over the years. Part of what I love about my job is exploring new places around the beautiful island of Cape Breton. There is […]

I’ve known Emilie for a long time and she has always been such a sweet funny kid. She actually did her co-op with me last year as my photography assistant. Her quick wit always had me laughing and made the jobs easy and enjoyable. So I was very excited to shoot her grad session. She […]

I could tell right away that Victoria had her own vision in what she wanted for a grad session. She had a quirky sense of style which I loved and I knew this shoot was going to be special. She definitely knows how to express and pose like a girl that’s been doing this for […]

Jenika’s mom had contacted me to book a grad session in June. She said she wanted a photo that she could hang on the wall with her son’s grad pictures. I don’t think she realized that a grad session was more than just a cap and gown photo but a fun experience that the graduate […]

New Waterford was the setting for Alana & Coady’s engagement session. We started at their cute little home then travelled to the beach and the Low Point Lighthouse for some sunset shots. I couldn’t have asked for better weather for this shoot. Alana & Coady had known each other for a long time and had […]

I was asked by the Oxley Family if I would be able to take some family photos in Dingwall. They were here in Cape Breton from Ontario and wanted to capture some of the island’s beauty. I was up for a nice drive and I couldn’t wait to shoot in the highlands. The weather was […]

What a fun couple of hours I had photographing Mitch & Katie’s engagement session. We headed to a beach in Ball’s Creek that I actually often frequent with my dog. They said they are there all the time with their dogs so it’s funny our paths hadn’t crossed before. The clouds were starting to roll […]

I love doing engagement sessions because it allows me to get to know the couple before I actually shoot their wedding. I photographed Susan & Scott’s engagement session earlier in May at the Louisbourg Lighthouse when we finally had a sunny day. The trail there is breathtaking with its many jagged cliffs and across the […]

Nadine contacted me in a little bit of a panic stating that the photographer they had booked to do their CBU Nursing Grad photos couldn’t make it and asked if I could fill in. Luckily I was available so we planned to have the session at CBU. Once I met these three sweet ladies, I […]

Little Ella had her first birthday and mom wanted to celebrate it with a cake smash. I had the beautiful cake made by Not Just Cakes and Tara went above and beyond what I asked for. Thank you for that.We took a few cute shots of Ella before the cake but she really didn’t want to […]

Lorna told me she definitely wanted to have some newborn pictures done of the baby when he/she came along.  The wait was on to see just when the little one would make an appearance into this world. She went in to be induced and soon after she was the proud mother of a baby boy […]

Brenna and I have been back and forth for a while now on an exact date for her wedding and where she wants to get married. Stephen works in the US as an engineer and most of the planning is her responsibility. She said she’s put many miles on her car driving from here to […]

One of the main questions I get asked for almost all photo shoots is “what do I wear”? It really is important to wear the right clothing. Poorly selected outfits can take away from a great portrait. Your clothing choice needs to be flattering and make you look your best. So I’ve put together some […]