{It’s Wreckin’ Time} or Dani’s Trash the Dress Session

It was a beautiful day in Couchiching Park in Orillia, Ontario and it was time for Dani’s “Trash the Dress” session. Dani was one of our two for one sessions and today was the first time that we had met!! She is a wonderful girl who was game for anything so with the help of my able assistant and husband, Don, off we went for her session. Turns out that the waterfront was very busy as there is a Poker Run with the cigarboats tomorrow so we took a little advantage (with permission of the boat owner).

Our new title for our Trash the Dress sessions is going to be “It’s Wreckin’ Time!”.. so here’s a few of our favs from this afternoon…

Thank you, Dani, for being such a good sport.. and for explaining to all the onlookers about why we were playing outside today!

{Happy Anniversary, Lina & Tim Papadatos}

I was contacted last fall by Karyn P. (Lina & Tim’s daughter-in-law) and a friend from our People’s Church days about taking some photos of her in-laws. The family wanted to do something different for them for Christmas so they purchased an on-location portrait session Gift Certificate as their gift.

Lina and Tim have a wonderful garden, full of beautiful flowers and atmosphere — a perfect place for an early morning summer portrait. I arrived at their home on Friday morning, was warmly welcomed, and during our chatting while I was preparing for their session, learned that their wedding anniversary was on Sunday. Congratulations on your many, many years together.

They were just a dream couple to photograph so here are just a couple of my favs..

After the session, we had coffee and wonderful Greek cookies. I also heard all about Karyn & John and the accomplishments of their daughter, Niccoda, and son, Aiden. (They were just babies the last time I saw them.) Lina and Tim are so proud of their grandchildren and their entire family.

Thank you again for allowing me the opportunity to photograph you and your wonderful garden.

{Sneak Peeks} with Kaley, Jamie & Lillian at Sunnydale Park, Barrie, ON

Kaley and Jamie booked NightinGail Photography for their July 2011 wedding in late 2009. We had planned to photograph their engagement photos earlier this year but congratulations turned out to be in order. Jamie & Kaley welcomed baby Lillian into their family five weeks before our scheduled photo session.

We had a beautiful afternoon for their portrait session and with great help from one of their friends who sat and played with Lillian once her first photo session was completed, we had a great deal of fun at one of our favourite locations for portraits — Sunnydale Park in Barrie.

So, here are just a few of my favourites from their session.

Congratulations, Kaley & Jamie, on your brand new baby girl, Lillian, who will be just be big enough to be the most beautiful flower girl for your July 2011 wedding.

Thanks so much again for allow us to photograph your family!

{Sneak Peeks} – Muskoka Wedding of Krysten & Matt

I met Krysten & Matt earlier this year (at their tasting at their venue — the food was fabulous!!) and had a wonderful time planning both their engagement session and their wedding photography for August 2010 at the Delta Grandview Resort in the Muskokas (Huntsville). We arrived on site on their beautiful day and got ready to go. I was with Krysten and the girls while my fabulous second-shooter, Michelle, met up with Matt, his boys and family for their pre-wedding session.

There were just so many fabulous images from the day that I’ve only picked a few to share.

It was an absolutely fabulous day with beautiful people having just tons of fun celebrating Krysten & Matt’s day. Thank you again for selecting NightinGail Photography to be a part of your day.

Jaime & Geoff’s Beautiful July Wedding Sneak Peeks

We were contacted by Jaime last year when she was back in Ontario from Olds, Alberta, to be a part of her Cinderella themed wedding planned for July 31, 2010. The final location and details were finalized and we were thrilled to be photographing their wedding at Octaviens Banquet Hall with their photo shoot at the Parkwood Estates in Oshawa, ON on their wedding day.  We had great fun at their rehearsal and in spite of Jaime’s minor injury, a great time was had by all.  The casualty of the injury — she could not wear her glass slippers for her Cinderella day — but nevertheless, a great time was had by all.

Congratulations again, Jaime & Geoff, on starting your married life together.

So, without further ado, here are just a few of my favourites of their day!

My friend and wonderful second-shooter, Michelle Heron, was a big help throughout the entire day with getting some of those “casual” shots and handling things like reflectors and the bags!  Thanks again, Michelle.

Jaime & Geoff had selected some wonderful vendors who really made their day and in our opinion, were absolutely divine to work with.  Their creations really added to the ambiance and the work was amazing.

Jaime & Geoff’s Vendors

Cake – Roisin Tozer (Hamilton) – 905-451-7686
Flowers – Garl Melanson, Lasting Impressions (Oshawa)
Hall/Caterer – Carol, Octaviens (Oshawa)
Music – Ron & Barb McGuigan, R & B DJ services,  Hamilton
Hair – Valentino’s, Whitby – Pam was the stylist for me
Dress – Taffeta & Tulle (Airdrie, AB)
Officiant – Richard Dentinger (Dundas) – Jaime’s Uncle
Veil – handmade by Janet Dentinger (Dundas) – Jaime’s Aunt
Decor – Annie Lane (Whitby) – done by Eva

Enjoy some of my favourite highlights of the day!

Sneak Peeks – Cindy & Frank’s Wedding, Cobourg, ON – July 10, 2010

I met Cindy and Frank along with their wonderful boys, David and Wade, earlier this year. They are an absolutely wonderful couple with a great story. It’s very romantic and it’s wonderful to see “true” love win out!

Saturday, July 10th was beautiful — sunny, hot and just an absolutely great day for a wedding at the Dalewood Golf & Curling Club in Cobourg, Ontario. It’s a great venue for a wedding and reception. Michelle Heron was my second shooter/assistant for their day. (Thanks, Michelle, great job!)

We had a ball with everyone — their bridal party was phenomenal to work with (thanks again for being such good sports!) in spite of the heat in the afternoon when we had them all over downtown Port Hope for photos.

Here are just a few of my favourites from Cindy & Frank’s “orchid” themed wedding.. and check out those wild purple shoes!

Details:
Venue: Dalewood Golf & Curling Club
Officiant: Andrew Truters, 905-377-9970
Gown: Lasting Memories
Flowers: St. Lawrence Flowers
Hair: Avanti – Claudia Ninivaggi – 905-885-3227
Make-Up: Jessie Leoen & Julie Bates
Tuxedos: John Roberts Clothier
Limo: Ultimate Limousine

And a quick video of some more of their day.

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