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pattticakes — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:18:28 +0000

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Maria & Sean Engaged!! | Burlington Engagement Photographer

pattticakes — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:10:51 +0000

I had the unusual opportunity for a mid morning, mid week, engagement shoot last week with Maria & Sean(not Chris!) which was a wonderful change! The light was so different at that time of the day, which was fun and made everything look completely different behind the camera! Here are some of my favourites from their e-session

I love the crazy crop on the next one, and Maria’s fierce reflection… love it!

Can’t wait for the wedding guys! It’s going to be amazing!!

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Geoff & Emily Married! | Oakville wedding photographer

pattticakes — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:23:57 +0000

all week leading upto Geoff & Emily’s wedding I had been watching the weather network(as I often do, it’s a bit of a problem I have), and everything pointed to thunderstorms and showers for their big day. I was not impressed… rain although good for the earth, makes getting great outdoor wedding photos challenging to say the least. It rained and crashed for about… an hour… while we were doing Geoff’s getting ready shots. Just as we were about to leave, Geoff’s dad asked us to join him in prayer for the day, and he prayed for a glimmer of sun to shine down on their day.

Well guess what happened… it turned out sunny, dry and very warm! Now that is a weatherman I would trust! Ok on to the photos. Geoff, braving the storm, ready to get the day started!

Then onto Emily’s house. Here is one of her four dresses that she got to wear! They were all gorgeous!! The characters mean “double happiness”

Emily’s mom helping her get ready

Soon Geoff showed up at Emily’s house, but before he is allowed to enter he had to play some games organized by Emily’s bridesmaids.

Emily trying to listen to what was going on at the door, if you look carefully you can see the top of Geoff’s head in the bottom left corner

One of the games Geoff had to play was to make up a song or poem as to why he should be allowed to marry Emily. Pom poms and all! It was awesome!

He manages to pass all the tests, and was soon granted access to the home where he got to see his bride for the first time. I have to admit, I think the expression on his face is so incredibly awesome, and possibly one of the best “first looks” I have photographed!

Soon after Geoff and Emily started the tea ceremonies for Emily’s family

Isn’t she a beautiful bride?

Then it was time to go and get married!

a funny moment after lighting the unity candle.

wooohoo!

Onto Geoff’s family’s home for more tea ceremony’s. And a new favourite family shot… I love this photo of Geoff and his parents… I must have said something funny…

Soon then we moved onto the reception for the final tea ceremonies and dress number 2

dress number 3

and dress number 4 for their first dance together.

Geoff & Emily, thank you so much for having me to photograph your most beautiful wedding day. I enjoyed it immensely and I am so happy for you both as you begin your new lives together. I hope you had the best vacation/honeymoon ever as you toured Europe!

Bless you both, always.

~p.

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Maureen & Mike | Burlington Newborn photographer

pattticakes — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:34:50 +0000

I have had the pleasure of photographing Mike & Maureen over the past couple of years, a number of times as they have passed through the stages of life, getting married, having baby # 1, having baby #2, all under 2 years! I admire their attention to detail and enthusiasm to move full steam ahead with their beautiful family! Thank you Maureen & Mike for asking me to document the arrival of your darling daughter! She is so beautiful and it warms my heart greatly to see all four of you together as a gorgeous little family! Enjoy your sneak peak!

First let’s start out with M&M’s baby #1 big boy! Sir J worked it and made me laugh so much! He has mastered the “zoolander” look and demonstrated his skillfill delivery a couple of times while I was there

Thank you again Mo & Mike, and congratulations on Sweet baby L! She is a precious gift and makes an adorable addition to your family!

Bless all four of you!
~p.

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Adam & Lisa Married! | Mississauga Wedding Photographer

pattticakes — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:46:15 +0000

What do I say about one of my most favourite couples that I have had the honour to photograph?? I think it all began with the double dimples, both Adam & Lisa are ampl-y dimpled… add in Lisa’s fierce red currrrrrly hair and Adam’s rugged handsomeness and well it’s just the recipe for some gorgeous photos and me thinks gorgeous adam & lisa jr’s one day!! Enough with the gushing and let’s move on to the photos. Adam getting ready…

love this moment with his grandmother

and Lisa, such a beautiful bride

some detail shots

check out this text Adam sent Lisa while she was getting ready, “Adam Cell This is so much fun. I so excited” *love this* awwww!

Adam & Lisa’s wedding took place at the Toronto Old Mill, which has such amazing architecture and a gorgeous bridal suite making the perfect setting for bridal photos, I couldn’t resist!

Lisa’s cousins and friend were there to stand by her side on her big day. We decided to work the powder room… love these!

Finally it was time to tie the knot!

Although I will say I love the Toronto Old Mill, the chapel, welllll it was dark… dark like a cave dark… Not the easiest spot to photograph two people getting married. But I lurve that my beloved Nikon pulled off ISO 6400, and that is with no flash !!! I remember shooting film back in university when I volunteered for the McMaster uni paper and they would give me ISO 1600 speed film and though, wow that is fast!! man I love digital!

sealed with a kiss

I couldn’t have asked for a better group of girls… I’ve stood by my theory that fountains are meant to be climbed in, not photographed in front of…. they went in for me…. how cool are they?? ?

seriously difficult to take a bad photo of these ladies.

we took some of the newlywedded couple too

but I have to say, my favourite shots of the day, were from their first dance together as husband & wife. Looks like it’s straight out of a fairy tale!

You two are wonderful people and I absolutely am so excited for you to be starting your new lives together. Congratulations again and bless you both!!

Posted in Uncategorized, wedding Tagged: Toronto Old Mill Wedding

Gayle Maternity | Burlington Maternity photographer

pattticakes — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:28:07 +0000

For as long as I can remember, Gayle has been in my life.

I remember going to preschool with her in her mom’s way cool red convertible camaro, with us both sitting in the passenger seat, lapbelt across and thinking, this is the coolest thing ever!

I remember walking to school with Gayle, having lunches at home with her while we watched the flintstones, trading stickers at recess and being safty patrol (crossing guards) together. Gayle’s family moved away in grade 8 and although I thought I had lost my best friend… but thankfully that didn’t happen… she had only relocated, a mere hour away. Here we are 30 something years later and so much that I have experienced in my life, both happy & tragic, wonderful and devastating, Gayle has always been the first one on my mind to call, if she wasn’t already there with me sharing in the moment. When I heard that she and her husband were expecting their first baby… I remember crying with such incredible tears of joy. SO happy for them, and all that would come with it. I feel like it was just the other day that she told me she was pregnant, and now here we are on the brink of meeting this new little person. This little blessing that will change their lives forever. I was so excited at the opportunity to capture photos for Gayle & Jeff in these amazing last days before their little girl makes her grand entrance. We travelled to Wasaga Beach, a special place for Gayle(one that I have many many fond memories of as well) to capture her beautiful baby belly. A sampling of images that we created, follow below.

Thank you Gayle & Jeff for the amazing opportunity to document this exciting time in your lives. I can not even begin to tell you how excited I am to meet this little girl, and I’m not going to lie, she will be spoiled rotten by Auntie P.

love you gayle!!

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Chris & Amy married! |Mississauga Wedding photographer

pattticakes — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:26:45 +0000

I had so much fun at Chris & Amy’s wedding! I know I say that every time I blog, but really it’s true! They were so excited, and joyful to finally have their big day come!

Photos please! Chris, ready to rock!

Chris & his beautiful sister sharing a laugh over something…

Congratulations again guys! All the best to you both in your new lives together!

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Geoff & Emily’s Photobooth Madness!| Oakville wedding photographer

pattticakes — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:11:16 +0000

Photobooth madness made it’s official debut last Saturday at Geoff & Emily’s wedding reception! I have been wanting to try running a “photobooth” for ever and just needed the right couple with the right friends who would act goofy and ham it up for the camera…. It turned out far better than I could have imagined and was busy with line ups all night! Not sure who had more fun Geoff & Emily and their guests or me?! Since I”m a visual person and photos make things more fun, here are some of my favourites from Saturday’s photobooth madness!

And because I’m in a GREAT mood on a Monday… I am going to offer a very special deal for the first THREE of my couples booked either 2009 or 2010 who would like to add on some photobooth madness to their wedding reception coverage, I will add it for half price! This will include the photos on disk to you and free downloads for your guests! want more details? email me

Havn’t had enough?? Click here to see the lightening fast slideshow of the Madness

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Erin & Blake, Married!! | Niagara Wedding Photographer

pattticakes — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:49:05 +0000

Blue skies and a perfect day at Hernder Estates awaited Erin & Blake on their big day. I enjoyed the gentle, yet convincing rivalry these two have over their beloved hockey teams(The Leafs & Canadians). If important things such as hockey can be overlooked in the joining of these two lives, I dare say nothing can come between them!

After the ceremony we did some fun shots out in the vinery… I was pretty darn excited!

congratulations guys !! I hope you have a wonderful honeymoon!!

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Felicia & Johan Married! | Toronto Wedding Photographer

pattticakes — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:00:57 +0000

A true love story is what immediately comes to mind when I think of Felicia & Johan! Their wedding date occured on the anniversary of their first date, one year earlier! Two people so intensely in love, and with such beautiful loving families, it was truly a joyous event! I have a bit of a photo-polooza(am I dating myself by that concert going analogy?) below, so go grab your coffee!! Lets get it started with her shoes and this very cool old typewritter in her parents home! *loved* it!

Johan looking super handsome!

a cool view of their “first look” by my second photographer Sheri

It was actually POURING rain throughout their time for photos, and Felicia was cool with it… whatever… she was getting married and no rain was going to spoil it! It also helped that her dad arranged for a JUMBO umbrella/canopy thingy to arrive where we were at and it also helped that she had 4 strapping lads brothers to carry it around to keep everyone dry! It was pure brilliance!

Here are two of my favourites from their portrait session with me

After all the fun it was time to go and get married!

and off to the reception

the kids absolutely stole the show!

Thank you Felicia & Johan for the absolute honour of photographing your beautiful beautiful day! I am so very happy for you both and wish you nothing but happiness!

Bless you guys!!
Patti

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