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Wednesday 29 July 2009

Cassie & Kyle: Bermuda Wedding

Cassie has the most beautiful eyes, and they truly twinkle when she looks at Kyle. They are adorable together and it was a pleasure to be a part of their gorgeous wedding. We had done an engagement session a few weeks earlier which was a great opportunity to meet, watch them together and gauge which of my whims they would be up for. They were amazing and up for anything! I arrived at her parents' house to find a frenzy of bridesmaids getting ready, with Cassie sitting serenely by the window while Alicia Gibbons finished her make up. Her sister had done her hair up beautifully to not interfere with the elegance of the strapless dress that she had found at Betsy Robinson's, a little boutique in Baltimore. Cassie said it was only the second dress she tried on and she just loved it immediately.




Sometimes large wedding parties can be tricky - but this group was amazing. They were all so happy...





This is my favourite shot of Cassie and Kyle... again her serene smile and his tender glance...yummy!


Thank you both for another wonderful afternoon and the pleasure of capturing your joy...

Thursday 23 July 2009

Jennifer & Greg: Bermuda Wedding

I first met Greg and Jennifer at their engagement session on a glorious winter day in January. We started at their house and then headed over to John Smith's Bay. We chatted about their wedding, which at the time seemed ages away. Time flew by of course and here are some of my favourite photos from both their wedding and their engagement shoot. And this weekend we are doing a Trash the Dress session...

The ceremony was at Christ Church in Devonshire, which has lovely grounds between the main church and the smaller old church.


The reception was at Fourways Inn, which was established in 1727. The building is beautiful with a wonderful multi-level roofline and many chimneys.

And a few from the January shoot...

Legend has it that those who walk through a moongate will have good luck. Greg and Jennifer have one in their garden, along with other fun details... I just love these mini columns...


Her ring is just stunning - and Greg's shirt was so groovy...

This winter was magical - with wonderful warm sunny days. Thank you both for two great days - and can't wait for our next one...

Monday 20 July 2009

Reardon Mini Sessions

Patrick and Kathleen decided to book three mini sessions to celebrate the arrival of their first baby. We began with a shoot of the bump a few weeks ago. Declan was born on July 8th and this week we will do his newborn session.

Patrick and Kathleen are so cute together, so I can't wait to meet their little bundle of love and see them all snuggling together...



Thank you for a lovely sunny Sunday afternoon...

Friday 17 July 2009

Candace & Alex: Bermuda Wedding

At the beginning of June it had not rained for almost eight weeks and we were seven inches behind the normal year to date rainfall, then the heavens opened and now we are an inch ahead of normal. Many of these inches came the day Candace and Alex had planned their beach wedding! It began as a beautiful sunny day, but as the ceremony time approached one could see the sky darken. And just as Candace was preparing to walk down the sandy aisle, the storm arrived and all the guests fled for cover... An hour later the rain subsided and the festivities resumed. They were so calm about it all - I just love it when couples don't freak out and remember what is important - that they are going to marry - rain or shine... Thank you both for an action-packed afternoon...

As I was walking down the corridor of the Elbow Beach Hotel to Candace's room - her mother appeared saying "There's been a catastrophe!" Not comforting words... It turned out that Candace had her dress hanging in the bathroom for the humidity of the shower to remove any last minute wrinkles and the ceiling had been leaking, soaking the bottom of her gown. We hung it in the window and let the heat and sunshine dry it.

This gave Candace a little time to complete her vows...

We did a few portraits in the room but luckily had done a shoot three days before as it was terribly windy on the wedding day. Click here to have a peek at those...


Alex and two of his groomsmen have a bit of fun pre-ceremony...

And then it came - not just a shower - but a tempest!

Everyone ran for cover - but not fast enough...
I see hearts everywhere - in pebbles, leaves, shadows - and this day in the mark made by the rain on the back of this guest's shirt...

I spent the next hour wandering around shooting the soggy guests making merry... I took a few of this little girl - and she whispered to her mother "I think she likes me" Kids are so funny...

The boys... enjoying themselves...

This interesting creation is a Bermuda Longtail hat. The birds spend the winter in the Sargasso Sea and return here in the spring to nest, producing one offspring each summer.

About an hour later the rain had almost stopped...

Candace and her bridesmaids wait patiently and watch the storm pass and all the guests and her husband-to-be head back to the beach for the ceremony.


Finally Candace and her father are ready to head down the aisle...

At long last the ceremony begins, officiated by Clarence Hofheins. Clarence is an avid golfer and Alex is a golf pro. They managed to play 27 holes together a few days before the wedding, after which Candace joined them and they talked about their courtship. They have been together since their junior year of high school and always knew that they would get married. Alex has always admired Candace and thinks she will be an incredible mother, and Candace is so grateful that Alex is patient, understanding and easy to get along with and loves being with him. And that they are excited about facing the challenges that lie ahead as a team and that she will have a companion there for strength and support.

Their first moments together as husband and wife were so cute - they really do just beam when they look at each other...

As the guests headed back up to the reception we spent a few moments on the beach. I shot while they snuggled...


Despite the drama of the day, and the weather hurdles hindering my shooting, it was a pleasure to witness such an amazing couple. Thank you for being so adorable...

Tuesday 14 July 2009

Susan & Shane Album

Susan and Shane got married in Bermuda in November. Their wedding was photographed by my sister Sacha. The photos are beautiful and I am so pleased that they decided to put together an album. They had seen a few samples I'd done and were keen to make the book special rather than just the images on white pages, so gave me free reign to create something unique. I had them send me the graphics from their wedding invitations, menus and programmes to incorporate into the design. I found this antique paper that was perfect as the soft yellow works with Shane's tie and the texture with Susan's lace gown.
Click on the images to see them large.




Susan and Shane decided to see each other before the ceremony. I love it when couples do this as it is much more intimate, and gives them a moment together to talk and embrace...






They decided to include a little text - their vows and their readings...












I adore this last page, it is just dreamy! Thanks Sacha for the fab photos, and Susan and Shane for letting me be creative...
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