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    I am a Wedding, Lifestyle & Food photographer based in Ottawa.

    I love food and I love people. I love food photography because of the beauty and creativity in contemporary cuisine...it's edible art. I love wedding photography because weddings are all about people at their best. It's a thrill to be able to capture the moments throughout a wedding day, and tell the story visually through photographs.

    I recognize that as a photographer, it's kind of a strange mix of subjects - which is why I feel that 'Eat. Drink. Be Married.' is a perfect theme to bring it together.

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Married: Matt & Chelsea | Ottawa Fairmont Chateau Laurier Wedding

One of my favorite things about being a wedding photographer is the great potential for clients to become friends.  This is often the case, and with Matt and Chelsea it was certainly no different.  Over the past year since we first met to discuss their wedding plans, I have gotten to know them really well, and they truly are amazing people.  They share a similar sense of humour, they love to spend time together, and they’re a ton of fun to hang out with.   Matt even invited me along (without my camera) to his bachelor party weekend in Wasaga Beach, where, aside from realizing that I’m way too old to behave like a “frat-boy”, I got to know what a really great guy he is, with some great friends.

Their wedding day was gorgeous.  It was a beautifully warm, sunny day (and not humid!) in Ottawa – as good as you could ask for.  Their ceremony and reception were both at the elegant Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel in Ottawa, an absolutely stunning venue.  The day went off without a hitch, and the party went on well into the night, with the dance floor often resembling clips of Electric Circus.  It was a great time, and I think the photos tell the story of their special day.

 

 

Jen SmithAugust 1, 2011 - 2:16 pm

Gorgeous images!! What a handsome couple. Love her chocolate eyes over the bouquet and the couple’s portraits.

Karen SavilleAugust 1, 2011 - 2:28 pm

Thank you so much Chris, absolutely beautiful pictures,again an amazing piece of work

PrestonAugust 1, 2011 - 2:48 pm

That photo of the dress hanging is glorious. Well done!

Blake BurtonAugust 1, 2011 - 2:52 pm

beautiful coverage…those dancing pics are legit!

Timothy KaldasAugust 1, 2011 - 3:03 pm

Beautiful coverage Christian. I love the bride’s getting ready photos and you got some great shots of the energy of their reception party.

DrewAugust 1, 2011 - 5:01 pm

Beautiful light! Love the dress shot, and awesome dance floor candids!

Nathan GilmerAugust 1, 2011 - 5:56 pm

You nailed that shot of the dress! Well the whole shoot really. Nice job.

LenAugust 1, 2011 - 6:36 pm

What a gorgeous couple and an awesome wedding, it looks like such an awesome reception too. I love all of the dance shots, you’ve caught some awesome moments!

Michael WachniakAugust 1, 2011 - 7:11 pm

Love that shot through the (tunnel?)…the red one… and your dance shots are killer!

Sarah RomingerAugust 1, 2011 - 9:27 pm

Looove the shot through the red tunnel! It’s so unique and interesting. Also, I think all the moments you captured (dancing especially!) along with the bouquet and shoe shots are pretty awesome too :)

Lyn Ismael-BennettAugust 1, 2011 - 9:36 pm

Love the reception shots! It looks like everyone had fun!

Married: Dominique and Leigh | Rockcliffe Pavilion and Eighteen Restaurant Wedding

Dominique's dress and flowers

Dominique & Leigh’s wedding was a wild & fun-filled day, with threats of rain (and actual rain) most of the day, but it cleared-up at just the right times.  Dominique and Leigh opted for the “first look”, which I arranged to take place on the locks over the Rideau Falls in Ottawa, a really cool & private place for them to see each other for the first time on their wedding day.  It went-off without a hitch and it was beautiful.  After the first look, we made our way to the scenic Rockcliffe Pavillion in Rockliffe Park for the ceremony, followed by a beautiful reception at E18hteen Restaurant in the Byward Market.

It was a fantastic day and a gorgeous wedding.  Congrats!!


 

Sneak Peek: Matt & Chelsea Married! – Ottawa Chateau Laurier Wedding

Matt and Chelsea on the back lawn of the Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa

I think Matt and Chelsea were only back from their fabulous honeymoon in Hawaii for a day or two before I got a text message from Matt asking about a sneak preview.  Matt blames Chelsea for being super anxious to see some photos, but I’m not entirely convinced.  :)

Their wedding was amazing, and I can’t wait to share the full set.  In the meantime, I’ll hopefully keep “Chelsea” happy for a bit while I finish getting the wedding set completed with this gorgeous shot of the two of them on the back lawn of the Fairmont Chateau Laurier.

Engaged: Charles & Jen

Charles & Jenn at Riverside Park

I met Charles in early 2009, when I was on my way to Holguin, Cuba to photograph Charles’ cousin’s gorgeous wedding on the beach.  I was really excited to hear that he met a great girl named Jenn and that they were engaged – and even more thrilled when they asked me to photograph their wedding in August of this year.

We started out at the Booster Juice kiosk at Billings Bridge Plaza in Ottawa, where Charles and Jen had their first date.  It’s always fun shooting in open public spaces, trying not to be conspicuous to the many bored security guards.  We stayed just long enough to get a few frames, and then headed across the street to the park along the Rideau River, where we spent the better part of an hour getting some really nice shots.  I can’t wait for their late summer wedding!

Charles and Jenn where they met at Booster Juice at Billings Bridge



Sneak Peek: Dominique & Leigh Married!

Dominique and Leigh wedding at Rockcliffe PavillionAs I’m putting the final touches on the photos from Dominique & Leigh’s wedding at the gorgeous Rockcliffe Pavilion, I thought I’d share a sneak peek to hold them over.  They’re just settling into life as a married couple after a great honeymoon in Paris – I can’t wait to share the full set!   This photo was taken in the Pavilion right after the ceremony, as they enjoyed a quiet moment together.

 

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