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last week in pictures | june 16-22, 2014

June 23, 2014, 8:59 am
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This week was one where I really felt the joy of proximity to family and friends. For years (years!) I've had to miss so many events. Showers, parties, Sunday dinners. Living away from my hometown, I could often only send a gift, a card, a message, or my sincere regrets for not being able to make it to the big and little moments in the lives of family and longtime friends back in Ontario. Over the past few weeks that we've been living back in Toronto, and this past week in particular, I'd like to think that I was making up for lost time.

I got to go to a bridal shower, meet adorable babies, drop in for tea, share a belated birthday celebration, wish some soon-to-be married friends well at a rooftop soirée, and talk late into the night over fried food. I was able to photograph the engagement of my honourary family members, attend the seriously impressive work events of a few different friends, snuggle a new puppy, and concert hop throughout the city during NXNE. Gosh, it's good to be back.

I also worked a lot, cozying up in my editing cave to lovingly ready hundreds of images for clients and becoming BFFs with an Adobe tech support guy in India who spent hours helping me with some technical difficulties I've been having. I've also been casting models for a few new projects, which is always a fascinating process. This summer is off to a delightfully busy start, and it's only beginning.

Here are a few moments from my friend Amy's bridal shower:


A visit with my friend Jen and her sweet baby, Ellie:

A sneak peek from Jackie & Geoff's engagement session:

And a little look at a portrait session with the very lovely Allison:

And a few more moments from Instagram. Wishing you a wonderful week!



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portraits of shannon in owen sound II

June 24, 2014, 8:42 am
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A few weeks ago, I photographed Shannon for a secret personal project I'm working on. Since I didn't want her to have to wait months to see any images from the shoot, I took a few shots for her to have in the meantime. We stopped by her family's farm to take pictures in the bright springtime sun alongside some cows and their brand new calves. You might recognize this gorgeous girl from another shoot we did together last summer. She is a total sweetheart and I obviously love working with her, so hopefully you'll be seeing more photos of her in the future. Shannon, thank you so much for your help once again!



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review: the salon outlet

June 25, 2014, 12:05 pm
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If you're a regular reader, you'll know that I've been doing a lot of travelling and moving around over the past year and a half. One of the challenges I've encountered during this time is finding a way to cart all my makeup around with me. It's particularly important that I be able to fit all my makeup into one or two cases since I also have to carry my photography equipment. For that reason, I was really excited when The Salon Outlet reached out to me about testing out one of their products. I chose to review their black key-locked makeup train case, which I've already begun using.

Here's a look at it from the outside:

It has a strap that allows for easier lugging, so that the stress of carrying it by the handle doesn't get to be too much, especially for those of us who work with our hands. I placed a few items inside to give you a sense of the size.

What's different from this case and others that I've owned is its depth. The compartment at the bottom is much deeper than others, allowing you to store many different brands of liquid foundation upright, which helps avoid leaks. It's also ideal for stacking a bunch of cream foundation palettes such as the ones by Yaby or Cinema Secrets.

The spacing of the compartments is completely customizable, as you can remove or reposition the dividers easily. As a side note, I've got reviews coming up on some of the products I've placed inside the case here, so stay tuned for those too.

Overall, I'm really pleased with this case. It's durable, can be adjusted to suit my needs, and the price is really reasonable too. Now I just have to keep saving up for the black rolling makeup train case with lights and stand!
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last week in pictures | june 23-29, 2014

June 30, 2014, 8:33 am
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Happy sort-of holiday Monday! Tomorrow is technically the holiday, but many of my friends have taken today off as well to celebrated Canada Day long weekend. I myself am working so that I can take some time off soon and spend it with family, so I thought I'd stop in to share some photos from last week! On Tuesday, Brian and I were lucky enough to be able to go to the surprise 30th birthday party of my oldest friend, Lindsay. Her husband Dave had organized a really nice wine and cheese themed party and I finally had the chance to see their new home that they've been lovingly renovating. I've known Linds since birth, so it is always really special to be able to spend time together. Happy birthday again, dear friend!



On Tuesday, I went with a team of other creatives to visit the site of an upcoming shoot. The details are under wraps for now, but here are two little peeks at where we'll be shooting. I am completely thrilled to be collaborating and working on this project. It's a good one.

On Friday evening I photographed the City Hall wedding of my friends Courtney and Kemp. It was an absolutely beautiful ceremony with just a tiny handful of guests. It was truly a privilege to be there to document it. Congratulations, you guys!!!



Last night, we invited a few friends over to the home we're living in and house-sitting for June and July. I brewed up a bunch of iced teas and we had a picnic on the roof under the rainbow :)




And of course, lots of moments in between on Instagram, including baseball games and World Pride!


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ottawa engagement | jenna & phil

July 2, 2014, 3:38 pm
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A few weeks ago, I met with Jenna and Phil in their awe-inspiring home in Ottawa to take photos that would commemorate their engagement. Phil, an urban planner, designed the airy, light-filled house that climbs upward towards the clouds, and by joining him there, Jenna made it a home. I always enjoy photographing people where they live, where dreams first take root and secrets are shared where they return seeking sanctuary after retiring away from the bustle of the world outside. Home is comfort and love, and where especially intimate portraits can be made. Jenna and Phil, thank you for inviting me into your house and allowing me to photograph you there, as well as in some of your favourite spots around the city. I'm really looking forward to your wedding this fall, and seeing all your plans come together in what I know will be a beautiful way. Until then, enjoy every minute of wedding planning fun!








We explored their neighbourhood, Hintonburg, which is one of the coolest parts of Ottawa.



Our last stop was at the Somerset foot bridge in Ottawa, where lovers leave their locks. Jenna and Phil locked theirs up tight and threw its keys into the Rideau Canal.






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last week in pictures | june 30 - july 6, 2014

July 7, 2014, 9:29 am
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Last week was a jam-packed one! I watched my friends batting practice, took a mini vacation to celebrate Canada Day with some of my relatives, edited lots, worked away on some great projects, reunited with some friends from Western at a wedding reception, and spent Sunday afternoon wandering my neighbourhood with a dear friend. This week is off to a busy start, filled with hard work and adventure. Here are a few of my favourite moments from the last week. I am grateful for every one of them.


And a few more from instagram.


Wishing you a wonderful week!
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kingston wedding | alison & jason

July 9, 2014, 9:47 am
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In early June, Alison and Jason gathered with their loved ones in Kingston, Ontario to join their lives together. In the back yard of a family home, chairs and flowers were assembled with care, colourful ribbons were flying festively in the wind, and bottles of sparkling wine were patiently chilling. Weddings at home are very special. Yes, they require harder work and intense dedication, but the result — that wonderful intimacy and familiarity, wrapped in years and layers of memories — are well worth the effort. The whole family rallied to ready the backyard for what was to be a truly moving ceremony.

It's always an honour to photograph the wedding of another photographer, and it's often a visual treat as well. Alison, for example, expertly chose the locations for their wedding portraits. She also created a charming tent adjacent to their ceremony site where we could photograph her family having a tea party. Her thoughtful and whimsical touches were woven throughout the entire day, which continually added little sparks of extra beauty.

While Alison was putting the finishing touches on their day, Jason handled logistics, warmly welcomed guests and cracked jokes, all with their baby girl in his arms. He was the ultimate multitasking father, staying cool despite the frenetic pace of a wedding, and positively lighting up when Alison walked toward him down the aisle. It was heart lifting to see two people who are so obviously smitten with each other work so beautifully as a team.

Alison and Jason, thank you so much for inviting me to be your wedding photographer. Brian and I both feel so lucky to have been a part of your day, and to have witnessed the love that lives within your family. I hope you're enjoying every moment of married life. Please keep in touch!

















Alison and Jason had picked out a few of their favourite spots around Kingston, so we drove around together, making a few stops for portraits on our way to their reception. We started out along the water in the late afternoon sun, which was a photographer's dream :)



Their reception was The Grizzly Grill in Kingston, which was lovely and offered exceptional service.

I'll close with three of my favourite candid moments:


Credits: Ceremony venue: private residence  //  Reception venue: The Grizzly Grill // Photographer: Dallas Curow, with Brian Fauteux  //  Officiant: Donna Doleman, Justice of the Peace  //  Dress: Oleg Cassini style CWG530 (purchased at David's Bridal)  // Groom's suit: Tommy Hilfiger //  Jewellery: Paul-Randolph Jewellers made the wedding band to match the vintage Birks wedding set, handed down from Alison's mother. They also supplied the groom's tungsten wedding band  //  Makeup: Kate Normand/Atomic Beauty //  Baker: Ashley Graveline  // Ceremony musician: Mauricio Montecinos


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caledon engagement | jackie & geoff

July 16, 2014, 8:08 am
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For as long as I've known Jackie, which has been her entire life, she has always had a beautiful smile. A bubbly and happy kid, an uncommonly friendly and upbeat teenager, and now as a charismatic woman, she has always sparkled in a rare way. She makes people feel welcome, special and cared for, and I swear it's that smile of hers that does most of the heavy lifting.

As honourary family members, we spent a great portion of our childhoods together, building forts, going on woodland adventures and making countless home movies. She was always up for anything and never camera shy. In fact, Jackie was one of my first ever models. As a little girl, she willingly let me dress her up and cover her in jewellery, obligingly held an umbrella as a parasol, and let me photograph her. For this and so many other reasons, it is incredibly special to me to be able to photograph Jackie at this special time in her life.

When she met Geoff, something about her blossomed in a way that was incredible to watch. Around him, she is truly herself. He is a kind and outgoing person whose sense of humour is a delight. Together, they share a love of nature and travel, and I've never seen them together when they weren't laughing and having fun. It always fills me with hope and excitement to see two people who make each other shine, and who clearly share such a bond that you know their life together will be filled with support and friendship as well as love.

I met Jackie and Geoff on her family's farm (which readers might recognize as the location of her sister Jen's wedding I shot a few years back) in Caledon for their engagement portraits. We explored the property together, stopping for photos along the way under azure skies.

Geoff and Jackie, congratulations on your engagement! I can't wait for your wedding in Toronto this November.






A quick outfit change, and a stroll by the barn :)


The photo on the right above was a re-creation of a photo my mom took of Jackie's parents many years ago.

Bonus photo: Jackie during one of our dress-up sessions :) Photo credit: Leslie Curow

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portraits of allison in toronto

July 18, 2014, 6:16 am
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A few weeks ago, I met up with Allison for some portraits. It was fabulous to spend time with this classy, stylish sweetheart and document her beauty and grace with my camera. I've known Allison since we were editors together at the Western Gazette. She has always been someone I've admired. Whip smart and highly talented, her wit is beautifully complemented by her poise. Allison, thank you so much for the opportunity to photograph you. It was great to spend time with you and I'm looking forward to doing so again soon!







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last two weeks in pictures | july 7-21, 2014

July 22, 2014, 10:16 am
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So much has happened since my last personal update. So much! Brian and I travelled out west to attend and photograph the wedding of our friends Jenn and Ian. I have been working away on their photos and I can't wait to share their gorgeous, love-filled mountain wedding with you soon. We flew into Calgary and drove west to Golden, BC, stopping in Canmore and Banff along the way. I waded out into the turquoise water and let the river chill me. The air is just so dry and fresh out there. It makes you feel like a different person, basking in the summer heat without being weighed down by crazy humidity.



When we returned to Toronto, my little brother Jeremy stayed with us last week, along with the lovely Alex who is visiting from Australia. My other brother, Jon, joined us for a night as well. I love living close to my family!


Last weekend, I spent the weekend with a great bunch of ladies to celebrate my friend Amy's bachelorette.


I've also been shooting and editing like crazy, as my busy season has officially commenced!

In between work, travel and visits, a few big things happened. Brian accepted a new position, which is very exciting. We found an apartment here in Toronto (!!!) and signed the lease. As we drove away from the new place, we got in a car accident wherein the driver who hit us drove off (worst). We are fine, thankfully, but were definitely shaken up and pretty angry about the hit and run factor. But on a better note, we move into our new place next week, so we're in the process of packing and booking a moving truck.

I am unbelievably excited to take our furniture and other belongings out of the storage locker where they've been sitting for a year and a half. I am looking forward to choosing the perfect shade of white to freshly paint our new place, and to just getting organized and having a home base of our own for the first time in so long. Cheers to that.

Here are a few of my favourite in-between moments from the past two weeks, on Instagram.

Wishing you a lovely week!
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toronto city hall wedding | courtney & kemp

July 23, 2014, 10:28 am
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When I found out my friends Courtney and Kemp would be tying the knot at Toronto City Hall with a small, intimate ceremony, I decided to crash their wedding with my camera. Luckily, they didn't kick me out! It was such a privilege to document such a lovely, private ceremony with only a few beloved people in attendance. Though I was only there for an hour, I was so excited to be able to capture a few moments. Courtney and Kemp, thank you for allowing me to join you in this absolutely beautiful celebration. I love you both to pieces and I am so happy for you. So many adventures are coming your way and it's so great that you'll experience everything from here on in with shiny rings on your fingers, linking you together.



You might recognize the stunning blonde on the left below from her beautiful wedding that I got to photograph last summer in Collingwood. Lindsay is Courtney's sweet sister and I was so happy to see her!

Me and Courtney!

I nearly forgot to mention that Courtney made her own dress. Can you believe how gorgeous it is?


Congratulations again, you two!
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summer beauty: three new additions to my personal kit

July 25, 2014, 6:06 am
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During the hot summer months, which also happen to be my busiest time of year, I am highly selective about the products that go in my personal makeup kit. To be one of about a dozen items that I take on the road, a product is usually pretty exceptional. I've been testing lots of new things and three in particular stand out. Since they happen to be made by the same company, I realized I was overdue for a product recommendation post. Here we go, three of my new faves that I think you'd love too. From left to right:

MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Microperfecting Primer in 1 Green

I've tried dozens of primers, and this is a new stand-out favourite. There are two things that completely won me mover. First of all, it actually reduces redness. So many other redness reducing primers have barely a hint of green pigment in the formula, despite how vivid the shade looks in the bottle. This one, were you to apply it without blending to your skin, is visibly green. When blended, however, it noticeably, instantly reduces redness. I find I need far less foundation to even out my blotchy skin tone once I've used it. Secondly, the finish of it is smooth but not slippery like many other primers. In fact, it provides a really great surface for any subsequent products (corrector, concealer, foundation, etc) to grip. I find it holds the makeup in place well and creates a long-lasting surface, reducing the need to use a setting spray. A+

MAKE UP FOR EVER Aqua Matic in Satiny Warm Brown 

I love a good multi-use product and this waterproof eyeshadow pencil is just that. You can use it just as successfully as an eyeliner as a shadow. It blends beautifully, though you do have to work quickly because once it's set it is locked down! I love the shape of the pencil, and it applies easily with no dragging. A new go-to tool for a smudgy and yet smudge-proof smoky eye. Best of all, it will stand up to the hottest summer dance party. I've tested it more than once.

MAKE UP FOR EVER Smoky Extravagant Mascara

Like many other Sephora devotees, I received this product as part of my birthday gift from the store this year. The defining feature of this mascara, to me, its its dramatically tapered brush shape in combination with its fairly dense formula. The brand purports that it delivers adequate coverage in one stroke, but what makeup junkie could ever stop at one, really? Apply it like you would any other mascara, but take advantage of the wide and narrow ends to apply to the different parts of your lashline. The narrow end works particularly well for defining your outer lashes. This is not the mascara for a feathery, natural look. It's the one you choose when you're going big, and is best paired with liner and shadow for the full, smoky effect.

So there you have it, three great additions to your summer makeup kit.
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last three weeks in pictures | july 21-august 10, 2014

August 11, 2014, 12:58 pm
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Hi guys! I'm just popping in to say hello. The past few weeks have been a whirlwind, a heatwave, a flurry of activity— basically all kinds of crazy.

Here's a little bit about what's new:

Brian and I lucked in to finding an apartment in Toronto much earlier than expected. We'd been hoping to move into a new place in September or maybe even October, but when I spotted something that looked special, we went to see it right away. Thankfully the landlord liked us and told us if we wanted the place, "welcome to the neighbourhood!" After a little paperwork, we suddenly had a place to live, but very little free time in which to pull off the move. With some help from family, we managed it, and although we're still living in a sea of boxes and half-painted rooms, I couldn't be happier. This was our eighth move in 19 months, so believe me when I tell you I am extremely grateful to be settling in to a place and to finally get our stuff out of our damn storage locker. Bliss!

We were also planning to live apart for the fall as Brian was moving out west to accept a job opportunity. Due to a variety of circumstances, he decided not to go, and this news was very, very welcome. I feel incredibly grateful that we get to live together, to build a home together in the city.

In between unpacking boxes and grocery shopping, I've been shooting and editing, and loving the experience of working with such fantastic clients and creative collaborators all summer. I'm really happy to be settled, and to have a home base from which I can go on adventures.

Over the long weekend, I went up to visit my family on the Bruce Peninsula and the time spent there was everything I needed and more.

This past weekend, I slept in and went to the Toronto Flower Market to pick up some greenery for the new place, then had brunch with my friend Skye (the beauty below). I also unpacked and edited and went to Sunday morning shoot in Riverdale and drank a few beers with my friend Christina. I also watched the long-awaited Outlander premiere. It's beautifully shot and seems pretty promising.


I'm off to get back to getting my life in order, but here are a few additional memories from Instagram over the past three weeks. 

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golden, bc wedding | jenn & ian

August 14, 2014, 1:17 pm
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As we pulled into the resort, Jenn spotted us in our car and yelled "stop the car right now and come give me hug!" With an enthusiastic squeeze, we were welcomed into what would be one of the sweetest and most love-filled weekends of my life. Our dear friends Jenn and Ian were getting married, and the joyful tone was set from the moment we arrived on set.

When two of the kindest and most generous people out there find each other, the warmth they radiate as a couple is startling, and as I met one friendly relative of theirs after another, I began to see a family resemblance. Maybe it's the heady mix of Western Canadian and Newfoundland charm, perhaps it's something in their genes, or it could be that this entire group of people was ready to party, but one thing was clear and that's that Jenn and Ian come from good stock. They chose to get married in the mountains of Golden, British Columbia, close to both their hometown of Calgary as well as Ian's family's cabin. On a beautiful weekend that boasted 18 hours of sun each day, their family and friends arrived at their high altitude venue with smiles as big as the prairie skies.

Planning their wedding from their home in Montreal, then moving to Ottawa while finalizing the details was no easy feat, but they pulled it off with the help of their loved ones, their crazy work ethic, lots of creativity and tireless enthusiasm. Looking around their beautifully decorated ceremony and reception spaces, you'd scarcely believe they pulled everything together in just a few days.

On the morning of the wedding, I arrived in the honeymoon suite and found Jenn surrounded by flowers. She was smiling as she calmly constructed her own flower headpiece, and offered her bridesmaids help with theirs. After masterfully doing her own makeup, posing for a few portraits and considerately mentioning that she'd packed us all some snacks, Jenn went outside to meet Ian, where he waited in a field of flowers for his first glance of his bride to be.

The rest of the day unfolded in the most relaxed manner possible: a gorgeous, heartfelt ceremony complete with a traditional hand-fasting and a blessing inspired by the Dalai Lama; lawn games and cocktails for guests in the afternoon sun; beautifully written and lovingly delivered speeches; a fantastic meal, and one hell of a dance party followed by a chilled-out bonfire hangout. It couldn't have been more perfect.

Ian and Jenn, I know I've told you so many times already how much it meant to me and Brian to not only be at your wedding, but also to get to document it. I will tell you again: thank you for the honour, but more importantly, thank you for your friendship. We are lucky to know you both, and we couldn't be happier to see you together, blissfully happy and ready for the next great adventure!

Now, this post has a few more photos than usual, since we were fortunate enough to spend a whole weekend celebrating the wedding! I thought it would be fun to start things off by showing you what we saw on our drive through the mountains to the wedding:

A beautiful grizzly! He was right on the side of the highway, behind a fence, so Brian couldn't resist pulling over and cautiously snapping a few photos. I took this sighting as a sign of how epic the weekend would be.

On the first night of the festivities, Ian and Jenn wanted to make sure Ian's brother's birthday was properly celebrated during all the wedding merriment, so they planned a sparkler surprise for him. It was so lovely! And a Dairy Queen ice cream cake? Always a classy choice.


The next morning, preparations began:




Their first look:


Their beautiful ceremony. Check out the breathtaking view of the mountain valley!


They also have a fantastic group of close friends. Heather, Tracy, Adrian and Keith, you guys were awesome to hang out with and photograph.

Ian and Jenn reserved a generous amount of time for portraits — a photographer's dream — so we were able to really explore the beautiful grounds.


The photo below shows one of their coolest DIY projects, a photo timeline. The two lines on the left show their separate lives before meeting, and the single line on the right depicts their intertwined memories:

Their decor also featured countless other DIY projects, as well as some beautiful Slovenian linens and lace made by Jenn's family as a nod to her mother's heritage. The label on the favour below was cut from the gorgeous invitations that Jenn herself designed.


One of the best parts was their wedding cake pinata, made by our mutual friend Jenny Bassett. Jenny is a creative genius and she crafted this for them entirely by hand. You can read all about the project here on her awesome blog.



We snuck outside after dinner for a few photos at dusk. Believe it or not, these images were taken after 10pm. That's how long it stays bright in Golden.


Credits:  

Venue and décor: Hillside Lodge and Chalets // Caterer (including desserts): Whitetooth Mountain Bistro // Officiant: Keith Murray and Shirley Seward // Photography: Dallas Curow, assisted by Brian Fauteux  //  Bride's ceremony dress: Reformation //  Bride's reception dress: éditions de robes  // Bride's rings: family heirloom  // Groom's ring: Lydia Lukidis // Makeup: Jennifer Johnson (the bride!)  // Hair: Dallas Curow // Flowers: Sylvia Johnson (Jenn's mother) and Olga Sparks using wildflowers and stems from Flowers from Home  // Pinata cake: Jennifer Bassett // Favours: Tea (Golden Alpineberry) from Bean Bag Coffee //  Invitations: Jennifer Johnson  // Photo guestbook: Heather Randal  //  DJ: DJ ASSI (Assaf Gal-Or)

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portraits of markana

August 20, 2014, 8:00 am
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I recently met up with model Markana of Orange Models for a shoot. It was such a treat to work with a new model who is already so gifted with posing and camera presence. Markana, I wish you all the best as you follow your dreams and I hope we get to work together again soon! Here are a few of my favourite images from our time together. Photography/makeup/hair: me; styling: both of us.

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portraits of angelique

August 22, 2014, 7:44 am
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Before even speaking to Angelique, I wondered if she was from Paris. Once we started talking and I learned that she was in fact a parisienne, I was happy that my years of obsessively following French style blogs had enabled me to identify her style origins, even from a distance. Was it her perfectly undone hair, her timelessly chic clothing and tastefully chosen accessories, or just a general air of confidence and grace? I'd say it was of the above, mixed with (I am happy to report) a whole lot of warmth and charm. Angelique is a model with Orange Models as well as a brand new graduate student here in Toronto. We had a fantastic time working together and creating some new portraits for her book. Angelique, I wish you all the best with your studies and your career in modelling career. I have no doubt that you'll be successful in both endeavours.

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portraits of jada

August 29, 2014, 10:22 am
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Let me introduce you to one of the loveliest models I've ever met. This is Jada Jasmine (named by her parents after Jada Pinkett and her brother after a certain Disney princess) and she's a model with Orange Models here in Toronto. Last month, I met up Jada her and her wonderful mother, Juliet, to take some portraits for her portfolio. This fifteen-year-old high achieving student is going places, and will undoubtedly be inspiring others along the way.

Makeup and hair by me; styling by the three of us.


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portraits of olivia

September 4, 2014, 8:18 am
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Earlier this summer, I had the chance to photograph Olivia from Orange Models. She's a fresh faced model who's just getting started, but already shows a lot of promise. Her lovely demeanour and quiet grace will serve her well as she pursues this career, I'm sure of it. It was great to get to know her and discover that she just graduated from the same high school I attended in Burlington. Small world! Olivia, best of luck with the year ahead.

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featured: weddingbells.ca

September 8, 2014, 1:48 pm
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I'm excited to announce that one of my all-time favourite projects was published on Wedding Bells today! The theme of the shoot was inventive new ways to work flowers into your wedding and it was a collaboration with the Toronto Flower Market and many other talented artists who are listed throughout this post. You can check out the post to read all about the concept, or scroll down to see some of my personal favourite images. This was one of my first projects upon moving back to Toronto, and I considered it a wonderful welcome home present from my friend Natalie Petozzi, who invited me to get involved. Stay tuned for a behind the scenes post in the near future, but for now, read on!



Our location was the resplendent Holcim Waterfront Estate in Mississauga, Ontario. A special thanks goes out to Marisa Mercanti for coordinating things and making it possible for us to have such a beautiful backdrop.

All of the bride's dresses were provided by & For Love. In the photo below, our bride is wearing the Ines dress, while the bridesmaids are wearing an Alexander Wang dress and Tamara Mellon jumpsuit, both available at Holt Renfrew. Speaking of the bride and bridesmaids, we had three lovely models from b&m: Alice (our bride), Linnea and Jac (from left to right). All the girls did a wonderful job and wore the garments with grace.

The amazing florals were created by Jill Galucci of The Rose Mint. She is a true creative genius and I'm excited to collaborate with her again in the near future. In the images below, our bride is wearing & For Love's Geneviève dress.

Alice wears & For Love's Amy dress and a gorgeous wrist corsage by The Rose Mint.


This set of photos below features the Véronique dress and an awe-inspiring floral crown by The Rose Mint.


And finally, Alice is wearing the Dani dress alongside a cake styled with wildflowers.



This shoot was made possible with production and creative direction from Natalie Petozzi and Natasa Kajganic. My wonderful friend Jenny Boucher did the stunning art direction. The cake was created by Cake and Loaf Bakery and styled by Jenny and Jill. All shoes were provided by ALDO.  Alyson Kelly helped out with production assistance.  

I took care of the photography, makeup and hair, which was so much fun! But I would have been totally lost without the help of my assistant (and former bride!) Karly Boileau. Karly did everything from help me protect my equipment in the extreme weather conditions to setting models' hair in rollers. She was an absolute godsend and I feel so grateful that she helped out. Thank you, Karly.

So, if you haven't clicked through to the feature yet, go visit Wedding Bells now!


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cambium farms wedding | lesley & graeme

September 12, 2014, 8:50 am
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I remember first hearing about their love on a warm summer evening. Lesley and I were sipping on chilled white wine on a dock in cottage country at our mutual friend Rozlyn's bachelorette party. As we watched the sunset, I asked her about the new man in her life. With a dazzling smile, she told me how meeting Graeme had been transformative. Spending time with him felt different and better than anything before. She was relaxed, mellow, herself.  Since getting together, they'd been virtually inseparable and she'd never been happier. I remember thinking, this sounds like a very real deal.

Almost exactly three years later, it was my great honour to photograph their wedding day.

Lesley and Graeme were married at Cambium Estates in Caledon, Ontario. As you will soon see, their wedding day was breathtakingly styled and meticulously coordinated by both the venue and Jennifer and Jenna of The Event Room. Despite having about 80 guests in attendance, the day felt intimate and romantic in a rare and special way. I believe the couple's personalities always set the tone for each wedding, so it made sense that Lesley and Graeme's kind and gracious hearts would create such a warm atmosphere. Their shared joy just radiated throughout the festivities, and was most apparent during their first dance to a dreamy acoustic cover of  I'm Gonna Be (500 miles) by Sleeping at Last. In fact, if you click on the link and give it a listen, it's a pretty ideal soundtrack for viewing these photos, though a few tears may spring involuntarily to your eyes!

Graeme and Lesley, thank you for inviting us to be there with you on your wedding day. It was a true joy to document your love, as well as all of the exquisitely beautiful details your day. I'm honestly still in awe of how much work you put into crafting your wedding décor, and how much fun it was to photograph it all (as you will see from the number of images below — I couldn't help myself!) Brian and I are both looking forward to spending time with you both in the near future. Enjoy every moment of married life!

Our sweet friend Rozlyn made Lesley this amazing box of Harry Potter trivia questions to distract her when she felt like she might cry and mess up her makeup. How brilliant!











Lesley and Graeme generously gave us a few minutes in which we snuck out of their reception for portraits at dusk (my favourite).

I'll close with their beautiful first dance:

Credits:

Venue: Cambium Farms //  Coordinator: Cambium Farms and The Event Room //  Officiant: Jim Matz  //  Photography: Dallas Curow Photography, assisted by Brian Fauteux  //  Florist: Cedar & Stone //  Décor: Vintage Rentals, The Event Room and the Bride, Lesley  //  Catering: Cabral Catering // Baking: Glen Oven Cafe (cake & squares), Traditional Taste Bakery & Cafe (custard tarts) and Bride and Bride’s mother (pies and butter tarts)  // Favours: homemade jam by the Bride's mother  // Invitations: Minted (Design by Jessica Williams)  // Bride's dress: Crème Couture  // Bride's shoes: Nine West  //  Bride's headpiece: flowers by Cedar & Stone //  Bride's jewellery: Banana Republic and J. Crew //   Makeup: Dallas Curow // Bride's Hair: Fringe Hair Salon in Georgetown, ON  //  Groom and Groomsmens' attire: Surmesur //  DJ: Groove Science

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