Capturing the Aurora Borealis in photographs is a dream of mine, and I always thought that I would have to travel somewhere other than my home town of Montreal, Quebec, Canada to see them. Now that I have family in Newfoundland, I thought that I got closer, since there are areas of Newfoundland where Northern Lights can occur. But on a weekend in May of 2024, the Northern Lights effectively came to me! A geomagnetic storm with strength not seen since 2003, sky effects were visible in places where typically they wouldn’t be. Lucky me! Based on where I am located west of the city, the effects we ..read more

  back to journal We are in the final week of April, 4 months into the year. Are you are getting married in 2024 but don’t have your photographer yet? Don’t worry, you are not alone! While many plan to secure their Montreal wedding photographer well in advance to guarantee they can book their preference, not everyone is able to dedicate the time and effort to do so too far in advance. You can start feeling stressed at this point if you haven’t booked your photographer yet. Time may have simply escaped you, and now you’re panicking. But not all is lost. Here are three things to keep in min ..read more

Back to Journal We live in a beautiful city. Embracing the natural beauty of Montreal's parks, gardens, and even urban landscapes, my goal is to capture the unique spirit of your family in a setting that has features you love, or that is meaningful. With a climate in Montreal that has four seasons (that we might have a love/ hate relationship with!), you can opt for vibrant colours of Fall, a Winter wonderland photoshoot, a blooming springtime gathering or a Summer joy day. There are endless possibilities, from the industrial chic of the Lachine Canal, to the natural settings at Parc Jean Drap ..read more

Back to Journal We live in a beautiful city. Embracing the natural beauty of Montreal's parks, gardens, and even urban landscapes, my goal is to capture the unique spirit of your family in a setting that has features you love, or that is meaningful. With a climate in Montreal that has four seasons (that we might have a love/ hate relationship with!), you can opt for vibrant colours of Fall, a Winter wonderland photoshoot, a blooming springtime gathering or a Summer joy day. There are endless possibilities, from the industrial chic of the Lachine Canal, to the natural settings at Parc Jean Drap ..read more

back to journal    “Grooms, know this: Everyone is watching the bride, but the bride only sees you”  ~Unknown I have been giving love to my Montreal grooms with a few feature posts on this blog. For some thoughts on the groom experience you can find the post here and here in this post we just give some love to doting and thoughtful grooms that want to make a memorable day for their sweethearts. Your Montreal wedding is a hugely important day and you want it to run smoothly and you want to have a great time. The more planning and thought you can put in before the big day, the ..read more

back to journal    A fun & lighthearted wedding at Manoir Grant in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield during a heat wave Manoir Grant is a charming, historic home that has a rich history before it became a wedding reception venue. It has offered the premises for weddings for the last 18 years. It has very pretty landscaping - lots of colourful flowers and at the rear of the property there is a small lake with a fountain! If a casual and rustic wedding matches your wedding vision, it is a good spot to consider. Are you searching for a wedding venue but Manoir Grant may be too small or rust ..read more

back to journal    Rustic Mill in Coteau-du-Lac, Quebec Coteau-du-Lac is a small city about a 30 minute drive outside of Montreal, located by Lake Saint Francis. It’s a picturesque and sleepy little area, but the Mill is a great choice for those looking for a quiet but lovely and natural spot for their wedding. The Mill itself was built in the 18th century, and full of history. So if stone walls and lots of nooks and crannies is your thing, consider this wedding venue that’s close to Montreal. The Mill has been offered as a wedding venue since 1995, so they are quite organized when ..read more

back to journal    “The groom is like a flower of gold. When he walks, blossoms at his feet unfold”  ~Federico Garcia Lorca Often there is a focus on the bride in wedding planning. But we cannot forget the grooms, who are also on this life journey along with their love, and the important other half of the commitment! Media tends to favour the bride with blogs, magazines and endless inspiration on Pinterest, and the assumption can be that their man either just comes along for the ride without really having too much say, or doesn’t have much of an opinion on the planning of the ..read more

back to journal    “The groom is like a flower of gold. When he walks, blossoms at his feet unfold”  ~Federico Garcia Lorca Can we celebrate and honour our wedding men? My Montreal grooms are special guys. They support their partners and dote on them, and they are an active part of the wedding planning. I absolutely love when a groom is highly involved because it brings balance to a wedding day. It also makes for great photos, as my grooms trust me to help them look their best. Often they start out a bit uncomfortable, but they really do great and take direction well. Grooms ..read more

back to journal    “It’s one thing to make a picture of what a person looks like, it’s another thing to make a portrait of who they are.”  This quote by renowned master photographer Paul Caponigro really captures what a great wedding photograph is: Not just a record of an event, but a representation of who people are at a particular point in time. I made up a word specifically for this: Lightness. It’s a portrait of who you are that goes deeper than just what you look like. It does captures your likeness but then blends it with your inner light (what’s amazing and unique and h ..read more