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Cold Day, Warm Hearts
It was a chilly Saturday Morning but not too bad considering it is November after all. I was worried about the effects of cold weather… red and runny noses, off color skin tones… as I walked through O’Dell Park looking for the requested fall colors that are hard to come by this time of year. All worries melted away after meeting Lauren and Matt! I was instantly warmed by their genuine love for each other and I absolutely loved the way the laughed together. And I mean LAUGHED! The kind of laugh that brings a smile to anyone who is near enough to listen.
It was a pleasure to spend a little time with them in a “mini” engagement session. The time may have been short but the photos are beautiful! As are the people in them.
An 1800’s Wedding in Kings Landing
It was a beautiful day for a wedding! Forget it was sandwiched between a snowstorm on the 22nd of October and a tremendous rainstorm on the 24th. Can you say lucky? I’d say it was good luck as far as the weather was concerned, but the beauty of the photographs and the day itself were due solely to the meticulous planning that went into this fabulous wedding ceremony. The details were perfect… just enough… to make this 1800’s period wedding quaint and touching. Well done Monica!
Kings Landing New Brunswick is a dream for a professional photographer. The fantastic views, the colorful buildings, the abundance of fences, railings, and benches, and the variety of beautiful backdrops in a small area are obvious to the everyday viewer. But, to me, the not so obvious lack of power lines, curbside garbage cans, litter, and traffic is exciting for the art of wedding photography. REALLY exciting! The professionalism and help of Karen Price made my job much easier. It was greatly appreciated. The thoughtfulness of the entire bridal party made my heart warm… which quite frankly was the only warm part of my body.
Despite the chill in the air it was a picture perfect day. Congratulations to you Monica, James, and Emilie. I hope these wedding portraits captured your fairytale! With a few more to look at here.
A Special Place
If you’ve visited the blog before, this fantastic, young couple may look familiar. I had the pleasure of photographing their engagement portraits in March in O’Dell Park; the place where Aaron proposed to Lindsey. It was therefore poetic to witness their exchange of vows in the same location that obviously holds a special place in their heart.
It was a gorgeous sunny day. The details were perfect and the bride and groom were as relaxed and fun loving on their summer wedding day as they were throwing snowballs in the winter. I wish them continued happiness and a lifetime of walks in the park!
A Break in the Rain
Almost the Shoes
The Dip - No Texture
The Dip - Texturized
The Look of Love
Heavenly
Three weeks of almost solid rain would put the odds of holding a wedding outside without getting wet at slim to none. Especially when the sky is full with ominous dark rain clouds for most of the day. But call it faith, fate, or maybe just plain luck! Half an hour before the ceremony began the clouds parted and the sun shone its brightest for the duration of the happy event and continued to shine until almost all outdoor pictures were completed. And once another of what seems like hundreds of showers this summer had past, the skies then cleared just enough to create some “heavenly” looking photographs of the bride and groom near the Saint John River.
The pictures posted are a sampling of techniques used to enhance the wonderful setting… as there was indeed nothing needed to enhance the beautiful couple on this day. Thank you Kenzie and Mike for allowing me to share in your happiness. I thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality shown to me by you and your family. A special thanks to Darlene for excellent dinner conversation!
The bride and groom will be receiving these photographs along with many others in a fabulous Topflight Proof Album… a new product for me. In addition, and for the first time for Gallery Arseneau, Kenzie and Mike will be given a private link to an on-line client gallery at www.galleryarseneau.ca. This gallery will contain all proofs (suitable for viewing but not printing) and may be confidentially shared with family and friends around the world!
