Here is a quick sneak peek for Shannon and Edward whose wedding we photographed on July 2nd. Check back in a few days for the full wedding post.
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Amber & Aaron 06.12.10. | Calgary Fairmont Palliser Wedding
July 22, 2010 – 11:00 pm
Amber and Aaron found me on Calgarypuck forums where Aaron and I are avid Flames fans. I got to know Amber and Aaron well over the last little while leading up to their wedding and I absolutely love these two. They had their stunning wedding at downtown Calgary’s Fairmont Palliser Hotel. I met Aaron and his boys in the house he grew up in for his prep photos. It was a neighborhood in Calgary, that in my 30+ years living here, I had never seen. It was a very quiet, older neighborhood where all the lawns were manicured. His boys were a fun bunch so that really set us up for a super fun day. As soon as I got all the photos I needed, I had to go meet Amber at Hedkandi by the Hotel Arts where her hair was getting done. It was a cool looking and hip salon with lots of people there. After we headed to the Palliser to shoot some details including Amber’s stunning dress in their huge suite. When Amber came out with her dress on I was all smiles as she was so gorgeous and made my job so much easier.
The wedding ceremony took place at Sacred Heart Church on 14th street. The ceremony was very nice as we ran around and photographed as many different angles and moments as we could. Amber and Aaron were all smiles through the whole thing, as was expected.
It was shooting time after the ceremony, so we headed back to the Palliser to stay close to their reception. We got some really cool shots of A&A and their wedding party on the parkade by the Calgary Tower. After we shot there, we headed inside to look for some protection from the blistering sun. With a venue like the Palliser, we had to take advantage of the grand beauty of it, so we ran around all over the hotel making photos. It was very easy working with them as their connection was very obvious. They were very much in love with each other.
Amber & Aaron’s wedding theme was inspired by Cirque Du Soleil and man did they ever pull it off with the help of Mary Swaffield and her staff from Lavish – Wedding Planning & Design. There was so many details that I had to get my good friends Shelley and Jeff Weber to come help shoot detail shots for me so nothing was missed. As soon as we all walked into the ballroom our jaws dropped. We could not believe what Lavish had just pulled off. Without a doubt, the most spectacular reception room I have ever seen in my whole life. Nothing was missed when it came to designing this room. The lighting in the room was exquisite. The wedding favors were Mardi Gras masks imported directly from New Orleans for all their guests. They had an ice sculpture made with their initials on it where martins were chilled by pouring through the top of the ice sculpture, coming out at the bottom into a glass. And then, there was the entertainment. The MC was a professional MC and magician. They had a fire breather and contortionist as well. And if that wasn’t enough, they also flew in from Nashville, the famous country band Six West, who kept the entertainment going for their guests.
It was quite the party that night and it looked like every body there was having the time of their lives. Then came the “midnight snack”. Kobe beef sliders, poutine, ginger beef and sweet sour pork all packed in little chinese take out boxes so that people can take it home with them if they chose to.
Congrats Amber and Aaron. Wow, what can I say? Your wedding was nothing like I have ever experienced. I am very thankful to have been a part of this. You guys pulled it off and I am sure your guest will never attend a wedding like that ever again. Let’s go to some Flames games next year! Now below is the most photos I have ever posted from a wedding on my blog. There’s just so much that it had to all be shown!
Jennifer & Jason 06.26.10. | Calgary Hyatt Wedding Photography
July 22, 2010 – 10:54 am
Jennifer and Jason finally got married on June 26th at the Hyatt in downtown Calgary. The day started as usual with the boys prep, where I met Jason and his boys in their hotel room. Jen had surprised Jason with an Apple iPad as a gift. She told me in advanced she wanted me to get photos of him reading the note she left him on the iPad. It was such a sweet note that I think made Jason’s heart melt. I think he wanted to cry, but his boys were there and you know…. guys don’t do that in front of other guys. After shooting the boys, it was the girl’s turn. I met them a floor away in their room. Their room was a buzz as all the girls were getting ready. I shot Jennifer’s portraits right there on the hotel room bed. She looked absolutely gorgeous with her birdcage veil and her specular dress on. I didn’t want to stop shooting her, but we had to wrap up.
The wedding ceremony took place right at the Hyatt in the same ballroom where the reception would be held. Jason came in like no other groom I have ever seen, giving low fives to all the people sitting in the aisle. Awesome! Jen of course walked down the aisle with her father and you could see the happiness in Jason’s eyes. The ceremony was short and sweet and they left and the same grand way as they entered.
It was a beautiful day on this day and the sun was shining. We walked along Stephen Avenue and it was packed with people. Of course Jen and Jason turned a lot of heads and received a lot of congrats from random strangers. Our first stop was Murietta’s restaurant for some drinks and snacks. We shot some photos of them and their crazy wedding party while we were there. But after that it was down to business. Ryan and I took Jen & Jason away from the chaos that was Stephen Avenue. We saw 4 other weddings down there on that day, and if any of you know me, I always avoid other weddings and crowds of people. We found our own secluded quiet spot downtown that was perfect for some romantic portraits.
When we came back to the Hyatt to shoot the reception details, we saw the most creative seating assignment “chart” we had ever seen. The pictures say it all!
Congrats you guys. I had such an awesome time getting to know you both and being a big part of your day. Your wedding was fabulous and you both looked stunning and gorgeous with each other.
Jen & Jason | Sneak Peek | Calgary Hyatt Hotel
July 6, 2010 – 1:18 pm
Here’s a sneak peek of Jen & Jason’s super fantastic wedding photos a few Saturday’s ago at the Hyatt in downtown Calgary. Much more to come once their set is done, so make sure you check back!
Introducing Shanley & Tam | Calgary Engagement Photos
June 18, 2010 – 6:31 pm
Shanley and Tam came to me last year and told me about their big plans for their wedding at the River Cree Inn and Casino just outside Edmonton. I have never shot a wedding there, but I have been there before and it is pretty sweet. Shanley and Tam told me they both just got into fly fishing during dinner before we went to a Flames game. Little did they know I would go off and talk about it the rest of the night! Some of you may or may not know, but I am a huge fly fishing fanatic. I promised them I would take them to a few of my favourite spots along the Bow this summer and we did! Tam was quite itching to catch a “hawg” but it wasn’t meant to be that night. We’ll have to try again soon!
During our e-session I really saw the connection they had with each other. These 2 look really good together and I can’t wait for their big day. It should be one heck of a night! So without further ado, here are Shanley and Tam.
Jennifer & Paul | Sneak Peek
June 2, 2010 – 11:05 am
Here a couple photos of Jennifer and Paul who had their wedding near De Winton just south of Calgary. Paul and I go way back and there’s lots of history with us. More of that when their full wedding set is ready for the blog. For now, enjoy these 2 shots. We got some really good stuff of these 2, plus we debut our HootBooth at their wedding. A user controlled photo booth that the guests used and took hundreds of hilarious photos.
Dani & Jon |Silvertip Canmore, AB | Sneak Peek
May 28, 2010 – 1:46 pm
Ryan and I shot a fabulous wedding at Canmore’s stunning Silvertip Golf and Resort. As soon as the ceremony started, the white stuff started falling and it was quite magical! You just never know what you will get when it comes to weather in the mountains. Here’s are 2 teaser images to kick off the 2010 wedding season!
Albums, albums, albums!
April 15, 2010 – 12:58 pm
This past week I had 4 awesome albums arrive from Finao and I had to take some photos to show all of you. One album was Sowon and Dean’s whose wedding I did the photography for in Edmonton. Another album has been shipped off to Amsterdam in the Netherlands for Jillian and Rob who had their destination wedding in beautiful Banff. I took drive around Calgary and hand delivered Crystal and Ali’s and Jenn and Khang’s wedding album to them personally. There’s nothing better than when a couple sees their finished album for the first time. These albums are the end product of all the hard work we put into the photography. From the minute the client meets me for a consultation, I show them and tell them how important an album is and how it will last a life time. Sometimes it’s hard for people to imagine or understand what I mean, until they see their own album in their hands. That’s when they realized the money they invested into me becomes priceless.
With so many cover options that I can offer with Finao, every wedding album is unique. Every couple chooses different covers and leathers that fit their style and leave the design to me!
Michelle and Shaun 02.06.10. | St. Mary’s Cathedral & Calgary Petroleum Club
March 16, 2010 – 2:34 pm
Michelle and Shaun decided to stay in the Bahamas for their honeymoon for 3 weeks!! Lucky ducks! I don’t blame them at all for not wanting to be in Calgary in the middle of winter. When they did come back, we were finally able to get together to see their wedding photos. Michelle told me she had not seen any photos from their wedding yet, even from their guests. I was more than thrilled that my photos were the first ones they would see. I had to get some tissue ready for Michelle. Love it when that happens.
Michelle and Shaun had their ceremony in the amazing St. Mary’s Cathedral close to downtown Calgary. I have never shot inside this church before but heard so many good things about it. As soon as I walked in, I looked over at Alicia and said “right on”. There was tons of natural light flooding in from everywhere and the ceiling was just plain awesome. It’s definitely one of the nicer churches in Calgary. The ceremony was a wonderful ceremony attended by many family and close friends.
Once the ceremony was over, Alicia and I decided we would shoot some of our creative portraits right inside the church. It was a setting that had to be taken advantage of. Afterwards, we headed to the Calgary Petroleum Club in downtown Calgary. We shot as many photos as we could without freezing. The windchill on this day was just bitter cold. The Petroleum Club was also a great setting for me to finish of our portraits as Alicia went off and shot wicked details photos of the club.
Alicia Price assisted me on this wedding as Ryan was away on a destination wedding of his own in Mexico.
Thanks, Michelle and Shaun, for trusting us with your special day. I am very lucky to have met such a beautiful couple like yourselves. You both are the reason why I love my job so much. You were so easy to work with because it’s obvious how much you both love and respect each other. I would love to go to another Flames game with you guys before the little one arrives and takes up all your time. What an huge year 2010 is going to be for you both. I am so blessed to have been the one chosen to photograph and create these memories for you for the rest of your lives. I can’t wait to meet the little “mini me”. Congrats again!!
JT Images Best of 2009 | Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer and Banff Wedding Photography
February 17, 2010 – 2:07 pm
2009 was an amazing year personally for me and for JT Images. We had the honour of photographing 21 weddings and also did 2 trash the dress and a day after wedding session. We shot weddings in Calgary, Edmonton, Banff and Red Deer. Somewhere in there I also did 15 engagement sessions. On top of that, I hosted my own “Just to Inspire” wedding photography workshop for the first time ever, here in Calgary. All of this wouldn’t have been possible without the support of my family and friends, and especially Ryan, who assisted me on 95% of the weddings. Muchos gracias, mi amigo!
My biggest thanks goes out to all my wonderful and amazing clients. I am truly honoured to have been chosen to photograph such an important event in your lives and to be a part of it. I really hope you will cherish all the wonderful images we made together, for all eternity. I know I will!
Once I finished the last wedding of the season, I couldn’t wait to get started on my yearbook and this slide show. My book hasn’t arrived yet, but when it does, I’ll be sure to share that with you all. But for now, here are the images that made it in the book in a slide show presentation. It was hard to narrow it down to 140 images, out the tens of thousands that I shot last year, but I did it. Well, what are you waiting for??? Hit play!