Backyard Yurt Wedding in Chester Nova Scotia

Chester, Nova Scotia Yurt Wedding

August 8, 2015

I've been fortunate to have documented a number of backyard weddings in recent years (and more are on the way!). The 5th of July epitomized what I've come to enjoy about these celebrations. There is a focus on simplicity and immediacy - the day itself is stripped down to the core components of a wedding celebration. Those in attendance are able enjoy the company of others in a location that generally holds a fair amount of significance for the married couple. Photographically speaking, these can be very rich events for a photographer. From details to smiling faces, from laughter to tears. This is what I want to document - this is where I'd like to be.

A Grande-Digue, New Brunswick Wedding

August 5, 2015

What funny weather we had. Full summer sun shone on Grande-Digue, New Brunswick for the better part of the day, only to give way to a menacing wall of cloud in the early hours of the evening. A brief downpour was followed by strong wind, which was in turn followed by an incredible sunset.

What does one do?

Roll with it. Crank it to 11. Do something like this. Back light? Yes please - we'll take it. Show some love (easy for these two) and make photographic magic. Thank you friends - it was a true honour to have been there for you on your wedding day.

Hubbards Barn and Community Park Wedding

Revisiting Hubbards Barn

July 6, 2015

The rain. My god.

Even though the year was young I'd decided that 2015 was going to be a wacky in regards to weather. After a never ending winter, Halifax transitioned into an overcast and rainy spring.

The 6th of June started with grey skies and a steady downpour. It didn't let up and the hourly forecast was erratic at best. Plans for an outdoor wedding were quickly abandoned and arrangements were made to hold the ceremony indoors at the Hubbards Barn. As a wedding photographer you have to roll with the punches, no matter how hard they may be. That said it's still difficult to ignore the growing knot in your stomach and to not flip the clouds a bird and question why an additional 30 millimeters of rain is needed when the monthly rainfall amount has been surpassed in less than a week.