reveal the spirit

Folio Love

2011-10-14T14:14:00.000-04:00

It has been a year since I introduced these DVD folio's and what a hit it has been. Trully unique and personal to each wedding.
I make these folios my self and custom to each wedding to match the style and colours.

Brides have loved them... probably an understatement... having your own pictures without any logos or distractions is just awesome and I think very special.

Here are some folios I have given over the past year. Looking forward to many more :-)

Alex

Introducting Vision Art

2011-09-30T00:41:00.001-04:00

I received my first sample book from Vision Art a week ago and I had a hard time letting go of it! It is absolutely stunning! The colour reproduction is amazing... The crispiness and clarity of the printed image is incredible! Images are printed on a thick archival paper and bound beautifully with amazing precision and displayed truly seamless and layflat! I realized quickly that I was holding something special in my hands...

I am very excited to offer these books!

This book will be standard in all Premium Packages:

- 8x8 inch, 30 page book for your Engagement Images
- 12x12 inch, 40 page book for the Wedding Day Images

Here are a few images of my sample book.

Alex

Introducing Layflats

2011-09-30T00:17:00.001-04:00

I am absolutely thrilled to introduce new Layflat Photo Book!
This book will be standard in all basic Packages. Almost seamless, it offers great layouts and more creative possibilities.
Basic package comes with:
- 8x8 inch, 30 page book for your Engagement Images
- 10x10 inch, 40 page book for the Wedding Day Images

They look awesome! Here are a few images of my sample book.

Alex

Christine & Nelson are married!

2011-04-30T17:53:00.003-04:00

I love the traditional flavor to your Wedding Day and the little things that mattered like vintage shoes, the cake top, the fortune cookies... :-)
Dundar Castle was the perfect choice for you! IT made the Bridal session awesome!
Fireworks show and fire... it was an icing on the cake!
It was an awesome, spectacular and fun day!

Sincerely,

Alex

Jennifer & Dustin are Married!

2011-04-29T17:57:00.003-04:00

First wedding of the 2011 season and it was great :-)

Wacky bunch I tell ya :-) Taking pictures at Mickey D's was a first… and I am not talking a drive through!!! Then came the Bridal shoot… Boy was it cold!

Reception was very fitting! Mario cake, games trivia and an old home video! Yup!
It was a great day, full of laughs, singing, dancing and full daily dose of friends and love!
I wish you all the best!

Sincerely,

Alex

DVD FOLIO DEBUT!

2010-11-18T23:18:00.001-05:00

Very exciting news for SIP customers! DVD folio's are here :-) I am very excited about these...
Here are some images of one that I delivered yesterday!

Each disk picture is customized!

Small montage of images highlighting the occasion.

Size will vary depending on number of disks.

Other fabrics are available with more to come.

Colours and type of fabrics will vary depending on availability.
This personalized keepsake will compliment your treasured images.

Stay tuned for more...
Alex

Fall Wedding Show 2010

2010-10-24T23:10:00.002-04:00

It was a busy weekend being an exhibitor at the Wedding Show at Bingemans! It was also a lot of fun!

I want to Thank all Brides and Grooms that have stopped by my booth and took the time to talk to me! It was a pleasure to meet you all and share my passion for photography with you!

I got some great feedback on everything I showcased... brochures, pictures, photo books and of course the candy :-) I can't take all the credit for the booth layout as my wife has helped me great deal and I think I owe her a VERY nice dinner!

I will also participate in the January Wedding Show at Bingemans! It will be held on January 8 and 9th.

Here are some images from the show.

Sincerely... Alex

Sandra & Gary Wedding

2010-08-21T23:00:00.036-04:00

I will remember a few things about this day...
Absolutely stunning bride! You looked beautiful!
Joy on Gary's face when he saw Sandra! This was something else... Your smile was from ear to ear and it was so wonderful to see.
Niagara on the Lake! What a setting! Pillar and Post ambience was unmatched. Inniskillin winery was awesome!
And there were you two... so happy... smiling, laughing and holding each other through the whole day :-)
It was an outmost pleasure to capture your special day! I wish you all the happiness for years to come!
Sincerely,
Alex

Laura & Phil Engagement

2010-08-08T00:20:00.001-04:00

Back to Elora... and a countryside lookout for the sunset!
Your easy going personality, spontaneous and fun approach was wonderful to be around.
I can't wait to see what your wedding will bring! More wonderful moments I am sure!
Alex

Sabine & Curtis Wedding

2010-07-31T21:36:00.001-04:00

Magical :-) This may be the best way to sum up the day...
Sabine... you were stunning... natural and spontaneous throughout the day!
The smile that was permanent on your faces all day is something I will remember. Keep it up... it suits you :-)
You guys are awesome! I wish you all the best for eternity!
Sincerely,
Alex

Elena & Patrick Wedding

2010-07-17T21:05:00.003-04:00

Vintage never so looked so great! Beautiful bride in a vintage dress was a great combination! Locations for pictures only accented the dress.
What made this wedding special was the little things, the simple things, your family and friends. Wonderful celebration of your commitment!
It was a pleasure to capture your wedding day and you in it!
Sincerely,
Alex

Christine & Nelson Engagement

2010-07-11T23:53:00.001-04:00

This was a marathon of a shoot... in a very awesome way!!!
Where did we NOT go? Let's see... First was Sauble Falls... then ruins by Wiarton... then Centennial Tower in Owen Sound... finally Sauble Beach at sunset... The afternoon flew by and before we knew it, we watched the golden sunset.
These images fit you guys perfectly... outgoing and fun! It was a pleasure to spend time with you!
Alex

Jenn & Dustin Engagement

2010-07-04T00:59:00.004-04:00

Adorable, fun and joyous!
Late evening sun provided awesome backdrop and it made for a glowing surrounding.
Your playful personalities came through! It was fun to watch and photograph!
I am excited to be part of your wedding!
Alex

Sabine & Curtis Engagement

2010-06-26T00:56:00.001-04:00

Victoria Park was a location on this hot day! Old tannery building provided great contrast to the gardens of the park and we made some great images!
It is hard not to see your feelings for each other and I enjoyed capturing it for you.
Wedding should be a lot of fun! See you soon.
Alex

Laura & Frank Wedding

2010-06-19T00:40:00.004-04:00

This was a heck of a party! Fun people, great music and good time through the day and night!
Groomsman kept the groom on his toes with some great looking bow ties! Pranksters!
Bride was beautiful is an understatement!
IT was a wonderful wedding to be a part of! Thank You for choosing me to capture it for you!
I wish you all the best!
Alex

Sandra & Gary Engagement

2010-06-12T00:29:00.011-04:00

Visiting Elora is always special :-)

This town holds a special meaning for you and how suiting. Small, charming, friendly and romantic feeling was all around us… Strolling around the Mill, side streets and the gorge provided great ambience.
And… boy did we have fun! Discovering your personality, your love for each other and your laughter made for an easy outing!
I can't wait for your wedding in August!!!
Alex

Candid Moments

2010-05-14T00:32:00.043-04:00

I had an opportunity to spend some time with this awesome family and their adorable kids!
Curious little mind, dancing queen, little drummer and many smiles were all captured.
Fun, candid and spontaneous session!
Here are some moments from it...

It was a pleasure to spend some time with you!

Sincerely,

Alex

reflections...

2010-04-07T12:34:00.000-04:00

time for something new!

last year was amazing! gained some great experience and friends along the way. forged new relationships.

this will be a year of change. a year to push and not hold back. expand the horizons and reach further. get uncomfortable and get challanged!

so look for many new things this year and stay tuned :-)

Going Urban

2009-11-14T23:09:00.004-05:00

We have been looking forward to this day for a while :-) The urban style of this session is something that has suited all of our personalities and it was so much fun...
We spent few hours exploring alleyways, urban walls, train tracks and parking garage.

They look so good together!

Finally sunshine :-)

A moment for the two of us...

You are killing me!

Still got passion!

Hanging out :-)

All mine!

Still making me laugh.

All alone... nowhere to go... but to be in your arms...

Love!

I can't wait for their wedding next year!

Sincerely,

Alex

Keeping Up With Traditions

2009-09-01T23:52:00.005-04:00

This weddings was full of traditions. It was different and a lot of fun.
It was a great day for a wedding with festivities lasting late into the night!

Relaxing start to the day... ahhhh...

Finishing touches...

This is hard work!

I think I am ready :-)

The arrival of the Groom's Party!

Off to church we go!

We are now one :-)

Happiest day of my life!

I don't want this moment to end.

Looking great together!

Gorgeous!

First dance... forever...

You guys looks so great together! It was awesome to be a part of this day! I wish you all the best!

Sincerely,

Alex

Our Playground

2009-08-30T23:16:00.006-04:00

How time flies! How long has it been since we bounced around this playgroud? Not long enough! We still love to be silly :-)

Fun couple, lots of laughter and great time on a beautiful morning in Victoria Park.

Always making her laugh!!!

In these loving arms...

I love You!

Playful :-)

This feels good :-)

That tickles :-)

You are my sunshine :-)

Looking forward to our future...

My dearest :-)

Come here love...

This was a fun session with an awesome couple! I am very excited to be at their big day!

Sincerely,

Alex

Life Like Summer Weather

2009-07-25T00:14:00.005-04:00

Warm, beautiful and yet unpredictable! Life and weather have things in common...
The weather kept things interesting this day. A warm morning turned into a hot early afternoon and the sky opened up during the ceremony. It stopped right after! Luckily it stayed that way while we did Bridal shots, but it was very gray.
This was a great day, elegant, fun and a great party for everyone.

Is this tight enough?

Looking forward to a new life...

Mom... I think we are ready!

Beautiful and a memorable Ceremony!

Love is in the air!

The feeling of eternal happiness... I love it!

Beautiful flowers for a beautiful Bride...

You will make me clime up there? Yes I will!

I hope I don't loose the rings :-)

A moment with you... for eternity...

Wonderfull wedding and an awesome couple! My best wishes for you both!

Sincerely,

Alex

Our Little Family

2009-07-22T23:44:00.006-04:00

Play... Slide... Swing... Walk... Hold... Fun :-)

Here we are

Playfull :-)

Lost in your eyes...

In your arms...

I love you.

I can lean on you...

I won't let go!

We almost blend in :-)

This feels good...

Simply Happy!

This was a lot of fun! Can't wait for you wedding!

Sincerely,

Alex

The Right Mood...

2009-07-11T21:10:00.006-04:00

The church, the flowers, they joy was in the air... everything was right.
It was a lovely day for a wedding... Very simple and true to their personalities!

Getting ready is part of the fun!

The beautiful Bride!

Follow him! He is the one getting married :-)

The Men!

The ambiance was very suiting for the occasion.

Rings are coming... we think :-)

Holding onto each other... now and forever...

We are married!!!!

Sealed with a kiss...

Those flowers smelled so wonderful...

Wishing you all the best for eternity!

Sincerely,

Alex

That Country Feeling

2009-07-05T00:07:00.005-04:00

Warm and very sunny day in the country! Does it get any better? Add beautiful gardens full of flowers to that!
Oh... and of course rustic barn and old shed complete this all nicely! Yes... it was beautiful.

One moment please...

In these loving arms...

There is something about the weathered wood...

Did I mention it was sunny :-)

Walking down the memory lane :-)

I almost lost them in the tall grass :-)

The look of affection...

They tried playing hide and seek again!

Visit to a near by wheat field...

Lovely flower for a lovely young lady...

I will remember the smell of the gardens. The rustic shed. The easy feeling of country life. But wedding day is coming up soon and I am looking forward to it :-)

Sincerely,

Alex

Ciao Bella

2009-06-13T22:36:00.003-04:00

We have been waiting for this day for a while. My engagement session with this lovely couple was back in September of last year.
Anticipation was high to say the least and I was extremely excited to be part of it. This was a fun day and here is their story...

It started in the morning as Groom was getting ready...

Best Man looking good! That is a "I am shaking like a leaf" smile :-)

Contento Madre and Padre...

Little man was hansome :-)

Meanwhile across town... Bride was trully excited...

So was her Mom :-) She was beautiful as well!!!

She was stunning and she light up the room...

We do...

We are married!!!!!!!

Groomsman ~~:-)

Bridesmaids ;-)

The two of us :-)

Per Sempre Tua (forever yours)...

This was an awesome event to be a part of! Thank You for a wonderful day guys! I wish you all the joy in the world!

Sincerely,

Alex

Mi Bonita

2009-05-16T22:54:00.005-04:00

Spanish romance... The candles... The sound of live guitar... Flaminco Dancer... Oh what a night!
The setting was right... The mood was right... Bride and Groom were in bliss...
Here are some of their moments...

Simply beautiful...

Bride was stunning!

The room reflected the bride perfectly...

Proud mother...

Groom was ready!

Groomsman were devilishly handsome :-)

The moment has come...

Te amo... (I love you)

Our first kiss :-)

El amor de mi vida... (The love of my life)

Mi Hermosa... (my beautiful)

Our first dance...

Felicidad Eterna... (ethernal happines)

Desándole felicidad y eternidad! (Wishing you happiness and eternity!)

Sincerely,

Alex

Keep Me Warm...

2009-05-10T16:06:00.002-04:00

Cool spring day in the lovely city of Stratford did not dampen the spirit of this occasion. A fun afternoon in the city where Shakespeare comes to life.
Theatre city has many inspirations...

Our addition as actors... extras actually...

Their smiles hide the bitterness of the wind :-)

A bit of shelter...

Cold again... must stay close...

Moment in time... just for us...

Old charm always suits gardens...

I hope to grow old with you just like these bricks...

Flower happy :-)

Another moment with you :-)

Happiness knows no weather :-)

Spring is the start of new season in nature. Here is to a new start!
See you soon at the wedding!

Sincerely,

Alex

Red Hair Sunshine

2009-02-01T23:39:00.002-05:00

Sunshine in February fills our hearts with warmth. If that sunshine comes from red hair kids it's a joy to our souls.
We took some pictures in the house and then we ventured outside on a bright sunny day... where sunshine had some healthy competition!

Let there be light...

it's hard not to smile with them...

sometimes words don't speak clear enough...

objects in the mirror ARE closer then they appear...

bring on the shades...

sweet and natural...

sunshine does not need to be in colour...

older siblings are fun...

I will always love you...

and we will always stick together...

you can run but you can't hide...

sunshine peaking... but always there :-)

We all have our own source of sunshine. We need to look for our own and once we find it, appreciate it.

Sincerely,

Alex

The Princess

2009-01-03T21:38:00.006-05:00

"Once in a while, Right in the middle of an ordinary life, Love gives us a fairy tale."
She was the princess and this was her day! Yes... indeed...
She was stunning... The day was beautiful... The wedding was memorable...
Here is how this great day unfolded...

Princess took her time to be extra beautiful... she already was...

but princess was not alone... she had some special children with her...

everything had to be just right... and it was...

this little girl was sitting very patiently for her hair to be finished...

this girl did not need any help...I love those curls...

and this boy was so handsome... I was stunned all day...

the handsome groom was waiting...

and she came... so gorgeous...so stunning... she was beaming all night...

the love this couple has did not need the exchange of vows as a proof...

although we wondered is she really a princess?

bridesmaid was having a moment to gather special thoughts for the bride and groom...

our first dance... their smiles speak volumes of their affection...

in this moment the earth stood still...

I hope it always will...I wish you much happiness!!!

Sincerely,

Alex

Christmas Is About Family

2008-12-20T20:10:00.003-05:00

Amid all the hustle and rush of Holidays I was privileged to capture some moments for this wonderful family. Some of them have travelled from the west to make this even more special. With all the kids and grandkids it was a full living room and a perfect reminder of what Christmas Holidays mean... being with family. It was a lot of fun and here is how it went :-)

We started with everyone together...

simple pictures are timeless...

grandparents with all grandchildren...

grandparents with their children...

sibling love can be gentle...

family with jumping children... they had so much energy...

family with a very still child...

family with a very giggly little man...

grandma's hug and love...

cousins love...

he loved those beads... accountant one day?

model? no i did not ask her for a pose...

playful child...

true love :-)

Sometimes it's the simple things in life and sometimes there are moments that we cherish.
I was honored to capture a few moments for these families.

Sincerely,

Alex

Those Big Eyes

2008-11-22T21:22:00.003-05:00

I spent about 2 hours with this family and quickly made friends with the little man. He was so much fun and he is so cute. But my gosh... look at those big eyes... you can see the world in them... full of piece and love... This is our future, bright and beautiful :-)
It was so much fun and here is a few pictures...

We started with some family pictures...

we played with the Christmas tree ...

we got hungry reading a book...

we made him smile...

we enjoyed a sleigh ride...

come on daddy, pull faster...this is fun!!!

we visited Victoria Park...

...those big eyes were still glowing... rock on!

I spent next few days working through the photographs and preparing the package and all I could think of was that smile and those big eyes... Future looks bright indeed :-)

Sincerely,

Alex

Free Spirit

2008-11-02T22:39:00.002-05:00

It was mid November and getting colder. We found a sheltered area in Rockway Park and captured some great memories of kids...
Kids are so pure and free spirited. I love capturing that spirit in photographs. It is so obvious and yet so very natural. My favorite thing to do with kids is to just place them somewhere and either give them something or just let them be. I did both with these and what fun that was!

Here is a few pictures...

We try to make this fun...

behind me, adults sacrificed their pride to make kids laugh...

kids are so pure and simple...

joy to the world...

how to tell the world that you love your kids...get some ink!!!

daddy's girl...

i don't think there is a shy bone in your body...

free the spirit within!!!!

I think we need to learn from kids and absorb some of that positive energy and free spirit!

Sincerely,

Alex

Crazy In Love

2008-09-28T22:21:00.003-04:00

My engagement session with Jessica and Gianni was in late September '08 and I was really looking forward to it. I was so excited!! This couple is awesome, fun and nicest people you can meet. They made this session easy. The outcome was over 500 images with various effects so it was very hard to select these 12!

It was a fun afternoon and here is how it went :-)

We started in early afternoon in a park...

strolled by the Grand River in Cambridge...

admired someone else's artwork...

We walked by the Waterloo train Station...

and Perimeter Institute... we did not get smarter :-(

goofed around a bit...

admired the flowers...

played hide and seek...

fell in love... again...

dreamed a little...

almost went swimming :-O

and held each other...

This is why I do this. Nothing better then to tell a story of a couple in love. See you at your wedding in June '09!!!

Sincerely,

Alex