Shannon is an old, long-distance friend, who I haven't done very well with staying in touch with over the years. Thankfully, we have the kind of friendship where we can pick up exactly where we left off and the fact that we haven't really talked or seen each other in over a year (or two) is completely forgotten. Thanks to Facebook, Shannon noticed that I had started taking my photography a bit more seriously, and contacted me last year to see if I'd be interested in shooting her wedding. Shooting a wedding!?! I think my first response to her was something along the lines of "You're crazy". Luckily, the wedding was still months away and Shan offered to give me some time to think about it. Since then, I have managed to get quite a bit of practice in and I now feel ready to take on this very important and hugely monumental task for her (terrified, but ready.)
Last weekend I drove up to Barrie so I could take some engagement photos of Shannon and Matt at one of their favourite spots – a beautiful park that's about a 5 minute walk from their condo. This was my first time meeting Matt, and I could immediately see why he is so perfect for Shan. Most guys don't overly enjoy having their photo taken, especially on a cold and rainy Friday night, but Matt took on the task with positivity and enthusiasm, hugging Shan to keep her warm and carrying our bags as we moved through the park. It didn't take long before it felt like I had known him for years as well.
This couple is beautiful, inside and out and I had such a wonderful time with them. We started the session in the rain and finished with a lovely, hazy sunset. It was perfect, just like Shannon and Matt.
This next photo is one of my favourites and I'm SO glad Shannon agreed to overcome her fear of bugs and get down on the ground for it (even though we could actually see the slugs and worms coming out of the grass because of the rain). What a trooper! A gorgeous trooper.
I was literally squealing with delight when this golden glow started happening behind them. It made my week.
SO excited for your wedding. xo