Chris & Nicola | Retro Suites Hotel | Chatham, Ontario Wedding Photographers

Chris is positive, witty, and organized. Nicola is outgoing, cute, and creative. Together they are adventurous, bubbly, and all around colourful people. What they love most in life are friends, family, and their two sweet rescue dogs Dixie and Toby.

Their fabulous wedding day took place at Retro Suites in Chatham, ON. The fun and vibrant hotel totally suited their personal style and theme of the day. The ladies got ready in the Town and Country room, and the guys got ready in the Sail Inn room. We joked with them about how perfectly both rooms just happen to match their colour scheme. The ceremony and reception both were personalized with impressive handmade and thoughtful details. From the bouquets, coat hangers, and centerpieces to the signage and stationary – they took DIY to a whole new level! We think they missed their calling in life to plan and personalize weddings.

Chris & Nicola your smiles and hugs bring so much brilliance into this world. You actually are the people your dogs think you are. You have open hearts and caring spirits. We are so glad to have been able to participate in and capture your engagement and wedding. You both worked so hard on it all, and everything turned out to be spectacular. Well done!

“True love doesn’t happen by accident. It’s deliberate, it’s intentional, it’s purposeful, and in the end… it’s worth it.” -Darlene Schacht

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  • StephanieJuly 31, 2015 - 11:24 PM

    Wow! What a great shot in the rain with the umbrella. There something so romantic and classic about it. Very well done Arica and Josh!ReplyCancel

  • AlexAugust 3, 2015 - 9:14 PM

    What a beautiful and unique wedding! You guys did a fantastic job, as always! Love how their personalities shine through in every image!ReplyCancel

  • JessicaAugust 4, 2015 - 12:41 AM

    Oh wow these are gorgeous. I love the colors and the backgrounds. Great looking couple as well. This seemed like such a fun wedding. One of my favorites is the ring shot. So perfect.ReplyCancel

  • Andrea JayAugust 4, 2015 - 1:48 PM

    Beautiful classic wedding photos! I love the vintage feel to theseReplyCancel

  • Rebecca Anne Photography // Tacoma Wedding PhotographyAugust 7, 2015 - 11:38 AM

    What a lovely wedding! So many fun moments and beautiful captures. Love that last night shot in the rain!ReplyCancel

  • DonnaAugust 7, 2015 - 11:53 AM

    Oh my gosh, I love them all. Beautiful wedding!ReplyCancel

  • AshleyAugust 7, 2015 - 6:46 PM

    So…I’m kind of obsessed with this wedding!! They look like such a fun couple! I love your light and the little pops of color in every image. You did an AMAZING job with this wedding! Love it!ReplyCancel

CJ + Natalie | Joshua Tree National Park, California | Destination Engagement Photographers

You may remember  CJ and Natalie from part one of their destination engagement session done in Palm Springs, CA. Well, here is part two!

One of Natalie & CJ’s fondest memories was the night they met. Natalie was, and still is great friends with CJ’s sister, and it was her Halloween themed stag and doe party where they met. They both were dressed up and looking silly, but it was love at first sight for them. They hit it off right away, and spent the evening dancing. Two nights later on Riverside, they met up at a park bench. They ended up talking for 7 hours straight, and everything just ‘felt so right.’ Well, that park bench has since been a very special spot for them, and over the years they have returned there a few times to reminisce about their first date. The day CJ proposed to Natalie they went for a walk and ended up at their special bench. After a few minutes there, CJ got down on one knee and popped the question! It was only then that they realized the inscription on the bench had been changed to “Stand still and consider the wondrous works of God.” This made everything even more special.

We really wanted to bring that inscription to life with their photos, and what place could be more incredible to consider God’s wondrous works than Joshua Tree National Park! The landscape itself is a miracle, and to top it off we were gifted an insane sunset.

CJ and Natalie, may you always stand strongly together and forever enjoy your beautiful life. You both are so special to us, and we could not be happier you fell in love! Can’t wait for the wedding. 

“True love can sometimes be like a desert flower. Surviving under the toughest conditions.” – Lamar Cole

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  • JamaJuly 6, 2015 - 3:59 PM

    Wow, wow, wow!!! These engagement images are simply gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • shannonJuly 6, 2015 - 4:13 PM

    SWOON. I love love love these, I love the location, the sky, their outfits. Your style…I just love it all. You rocked this shoot!!!ReplyCancel

  • CynthiJuly 6, 2015 - 4:24 PM

    I love everything about this session from the wide road photos to the cactus ring shot. And I’ve Pinned like 3 or 4 photos! Beautiful work!ReplyCancel

  • Jennifer WeemsJuly 6, 2015 - 5:58 PM

    I always get excited to see your posts pop up on my feed. Stunning, as always!ReplyCancel

  • RayJuly 6, 2015 - 7:25 PM

    I used to live a few miles away from J-Tree. Loved this little trip down memory lane!ReplyCancel

  • Alyssa AnneJuly 6, 2015 - 8:03 PM

    The colours, the scenery, the outfits…everything is on point!ReplyCancel

  • AlexJuly 6, 2015 - 9:07 PM

    Wow! Simply stunning! You guys did a wonderful job, as always. And this location? To die for!ReplyCancel

  • JamieJuly 6, 2015 - 10:02 PM

    You’ve really outdone yourself here! I love the chandelier in the spiny tree!! Beautifully shot!ReplyCancel

  • Rita-Lynn FrenchJuly 6, 2015 - 10:34 PM

    Absolutely breathtaking! Can’t wait until Saturday!!!ReplyCancel

  • KristinaJuly 7, 2015 - 10:31 AM

    Wow! We have nothing this beautiful in Virginia!

    I love that chandelier! Great job!ReplyCancel

  • Jana HallamJuly 7, 2015 - 11:43 AM

    Amazing job as usual!ReplyCancel

  • Alicia QuintanarJuly 7, 2015 - 12:59 PM

    Simply beautiful! Gorgeous couple, too! These photos are perfect. I love how they retain the natural beauty of the desert. Nice job!ReplyCancel

  • Carly LefebvreJuly 7, 2015 - 9:48 PM

    This location is just stunning and so is the session.ReplyCancel

  • Gwen WorkmanJuly 8, 2015 - 12:09 AM

    WOW… that is an amazing location…. and I love the engagement album… perfect product to showcase this engagement sessionReplyCancel

  • ChantalJuly 8, 2015 - 1:11 AM

    that sunset in the first photos is breathtaking!! Amazing engagement session!ReplyCancel

  • Vaughn BarryJuly 8, 2015 - 7:41 AM

    Killer location and shoot!!! Love that epic album spread at the end whoa.ReplyCancel

  • sarahJuly 9, 2015 - 12:09 PM

    holy smokes. that beautiful, beautiful sunset. goodness! and the way you played with it for the pictures – shooting wide and all around. lovely. these two are classy, and it was a cool contrast to see them all dressed up in such a rugged land.ReplyCancel

  • Rebecca Anne Photography // Tacoma Wedding PhotographyJuly 10, 2015 - 11:55 AM

    Wow, absolutely stunning! I love their style and your photos are simply flawless!ReplyCancel

  • CJ & Natalie | Fogolar Furlan | Windsor, Ontario Wedding Photographers » Manifesto PhotographyDecember 18, 2015 - 4:08 PM

    […] If you’ve followed our work for some time, you might recognize CJ & Natalie from their Joshua Tree National Park engagement session. What an awesome adventure it was for us to travel together and get to know each other more! The […]ReplyCancel

Danny & Erica | Windsor, Ontario Engagement Photographers

Danny and Erica are bright, friendly, and fun-loving people. They enjoy going for bike rides, walks, travelling, and spending time with their families. They know each other inside and out and still adore each other with that deep ‘we’ve-been-together-for-a-long-time-and-I’m-still-crazy-about-you’ kind of love. They belong together.

We all agreed that the quiet, romantic setting of Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery would be the ideal spot for their shoot. We shared some laughs as they rode their charming bicycles through the property. As you can see below, Danny had some pretty sweet moves. There was some dancing in the street and a beautiful sunset for our stroll along the beach. Overall, a fantastic evening!

Danny and Erica, time always seems to fly by when we’re together. We have really enjoyed our time with you, and are so happy that you chose us to be your photographers! November will be here before we know it, and we cannot wait to capture all of the memories to come!

“I have for the first time found what I can truly love – I have found you.” – Charlotte Bontë

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Iain & Aman | Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery | Mastronardi Estate Winery | Essex County, Ontario Wedding Photographers

Photographing Iain & Aman’s wedding day was legendary in a twofold way. Two wineries, two exquisite outfits, two ceremonies, two cultures, two families coming together, two people in love. From start to finish, the day was saturated with traditions, unity, and respect.

Our day with Iain and Aman started at Sprucewood Estate Winery. Iain proudly wore his grandfather’s Sporran which has been in their family since WWII. He was looking mighty dapper in his Scottish kilt and Cameron of Erracht Tartan. Aman wore a traditional Indian Lengha that weighed nearly 30 lbs, and was fully embroidered with hand stitched crystals of rust gold and red. She looked insanely gorgeous!

As mentioned above, there were two ceremonies that day. One was a traditional Sikh ceremony, the other a civil Canadian ceremony. Both were unique and lovely in their own ways. Soon after, we did some photos of the wedding party on the charming grounds of Sprucewood.

The couple decided to do their reception at Mastronardi Estate Winery, so we thought it fitting to continue on with our photos of the wedding party there (after they changed into their second outfits). This time around, Iain changed into a snazzy black Hugo Boss suit with a champagne vest and tie. Aman swapped out her Lengha for a fitted lace gown from It’s Your Day Bridal. The bridesmaids also changed into Saris. Both of their beautiful outfits came straight from India.

Their reception was speckled with red and gold. They adorned the tables with Moroccan lanterns and brightly coloured flowers. The Mastronardi team did a fantastic job working with the Scottish-Sikh fusion feel of the day. The music selection was on point, and everyone partied!

Iain & Aman, thank you for trusting us to document and participate in such an immensely special day! Your wedding was one of the most spectacular we’ve ever been a part of. Congratulations on the lifetime of happiness ahead!

“The path that leads to happiness is so narrow that two can not walk on it unless they become one.” – Nishan Panwar

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  • AlexJune 22, 2015 - 5:44 PM

    GORGEOUS, you two!! What an amazing blend of two cultures! You did such an amazing job!!ReplyCancel

  • AshleyJune 22, 2015 - 6:15 PM

    What a beautiful blending of cultures! This wedding was gorgeous and you did an amazing job telling their wedding story. Beautiful work!!ReplyCancel

  • shannonJune 22, 2015 - 7:34 PM

    This is by far the coolest cultural mix for a wedding. I love that they both wore traditional dress then switched into a white dress and suit. Beautiful photos of a truly special day.ReplyCancel

  • Lalli JiJune 22, 2015 - 10:43 PM

    We were honored to be a part of this very unique beautiful day!! Love u both!!ReplyCancel

  • Melissa AJune 22, 2015 - 11:25 PM

    I have to admit that I have been looking forward to this blog post ever since you first started posting sneaks. They are a gorgeous couple and I really just love how that cultural fusion. Their outfits, smiles, traditions.. beautiful photos!ReplyCancel

  • Kim LachanceJune 23, 2015 - 4:36 AM

    Wow, wow, wow! Sarah and I LOVED all your pictures!! What a beautiful day, and what a wonderful couple. We wish you all the best as you start your adventure. Never lose your sense of humour, and NEVER go to bed angry. Forgive and forget and love each other always. Tim and I will be at thirty years in September. Not always easy, but always worth it!!ReplyCancel

  • VaughnJune 23, 2015 - 8:10 AM

    The colour, the emotion and the culture blend is astounding, gorgeous-gorgeous!!ReplyCancel

  • Hannah NielsenJune 23, 2015 - 3:12 PM

    OOooh the colors and the blending of cultures! Gorgeous!! Great storytelling!ReplyCancel

  • Meenu Ranhotra KochharJune 23, 2015 - 7:49 PM

    Words can’t say how beautiful the pictures are and you both look Adorable. Lots of Love and Happiness to a lovely couple :-)ReplyCancel

  • Mindy AhluwaliaJune 23, 2015 - 8:54 PM

    Amazing wedding Picture. You both look stunning. Lots of love and blessings.ReplyCancel

  • Pierina Di RisioJune 24, 2015 - 3:22 AM

    beautiful and amazing pic’s the outfits were amazing and the brides dress was stunningReplyCancel

  • Rebecca Anne Photography // Tacoma Wedding PhotographyJune 24, 2015 - 11:23 AM

    Absolutely stunning from beginning to end! Beautifully captured wedding!ReplyCancel

  • Bev CameronJune 28, 2015 - 6:59 PM

    AMAZING photos of my nephew and his beautiful bride! I was so happy to be part of their amazing wedding. Lots of love, Aunt BevReplyCancel

Jordan + Laura | Venice Beach, California | Destination Engagement Photographers

You may remember Jordan & Laura from part one of their engagement session, done in Palos Verdes, California. They are globe trotting high school sweethearts who love going for a stroll and having a good cup of tea. We like them a lot!

The images below are part two of three, so please keep your eyes open for part three coming soon!

Jordan & Laura, Venice Beach was awesome! Thank you for letting us into your colourful and adorable life. We loved playing paparazzi and seeing the uniqueness of Venice all around us (*cough* golden speedo man *cough*).

“Give me the sun and the sea and a little spot just to be.” ― Unknown

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  • AshleyJune 18, 2015 - 9:44 PM

    Such a fun, colorful engagement session! You did a great job capturing their energy…and joy!! :)ReplyCancel

  • CynthiJune 18, 2015 - 10:36 PM

    These are just so lovely! You captured their love naturally and organically. Great work!ReplyCancel

  • Stephanie necessaryJune 19, 2015 - 11:38 AM

    Okay I’m in love with this session!! The vibrant colors! The graffiti! The gorgeous couple! What a fun, modern session!ReplyCancel

  • Luisa TataJune 19, 2015 - 10:22 PM

    This shoot is my favourite! Love the colours and it shows their real personalities!ReplyCancel

  • ChantalJune 20, 2015 - 12:08 AM

    what amazing locations you got to shoot in for this session! Amazing season as always!ReplyCancel

  • AimeeJune 20, 2015 - 12:26 AM

    I love the light and fun feel of these photos! They are so beautiful, both the pictures and the couple! The colors are perfect! So cool. :)ReplyCancel

  • AlexJune 20, 2015 - 10:27 AM

    Gorgeous, you guys!! I love every single image! Really cool location – perfect for this gorgeous couple!ReplyCancel

  • Marisa PescaraJune 20, 2015 - 1:58 PM

    beauuuuuutiful photos!!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • JessicaJune 22, 2015 - 5:21 PM

    I always love your engagement sessions – they are so fun!!ReplyCancel

  • RayJuly 7, 2015 - 7:23 PM

    Great work. I loooooove Venice Beach!!ReplyCancel

  • Gord ChicquenAugust 6, 2015 - 10:56 PM

    Great location!ReplyCancel

  • Andree PlastreJanuary 28, 2016 - 10:25 PM

    Beautiful picture , thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

Brian & Katie | Mastronardi Estate Winery | Kingsville, Ontario Wedding Photographers

Brian and Katie care greatly about their family, friends, and making this world a better place. Just a few of the reasons we think they are genuinely exceptional people. You may remember them from their engagement session at the LaSalle Strawberry Festival or the recent video we posted of their Heritage Box and wedding album.

We started our day together with candid photographs while the couple got ready for their big day and then headed over to St. Anne’s Catholic Church for a heartwarming ceremony. After the ceremony and family portraits, we made our way to Thiessen’s Apple Orchard and Flower Shop for some wedding party photos. If you haven’t been to this place yet, you have got to go! Not only are the apples delicious, and picking them fun, the flower shop is out of this world!

Soon we were on our way to the reception at Mastronardi Estate Winery‘s Vino Vista. We were welcomed into the room with the phenomenal singing of Michael Vanhevel. He was incredible! As to be expected with any Mastronardi event the decor, food, and party was spectacular (scroll down to see some of the awesome details).

Brian and Katie, don’t ever lose the playful and lighthearted sides to yourselves. It will keep you young and laughing throughout the years. Your relationship brings such joy to the people around you. We are so grateful to have been a part of this season of your lives and hope to celebrate many more milestones together in the future! And since any night of antipasto and wine counts as a milestone, let’s celebrate one soon.

“As soon as I saw you, I knew an adventure was going to happen.” – Winnie the Pooh

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  • Mel AJune 14, 2015 - 12:27 PM

    These are BREATHTAKING and her dress is out of this world. My heart was racing literally when I saw just the first picture on your Facebook link. WOW :)ReplyCancel

  • Gail PetersonJune 14, 2015 - 2:52 PM

    beautiful! congrats !ReplyCancel

  • Anne Marie VerbekeJune 15, 2015 - 10:49 AM

    Beautiful bride and adorable nephew.ReplyCancel

  • Sharon BeausoleilJune 15, 2015 - 11:50 AM

    Absolutely stunning photos.ReplyCancel

  • KristinaJune 16, 2015 - 3:14 PM

    WOW!! So so gorgeous! I love all of the images. Your lighting and white balance is spot on!ReplyCancel

  • RayJune 16, 2015 - 7:14 PM

    Great work! Really digging the shot of the guys walking down the road. :DReplyCancel

  • Sammie Rogers-BrownJune 16, 2015 - 7:15 PM

    Oh my…..let’s just take a moment to appreciate that wedding dress! I love when brides opt for shades outside of white/ivory/cream. So much gorgeousness here and I adore how you capture all the details.ReplyCancel

  • ChantalJune 16, 2015 - 8:40 PM

    Such a beautiful wedding day!! I adore her dress! It’s simply stunning!ReplyCancel

  • Hannah NielsenJune 17, 2015 - 12:08 AM

    Wow! Her dress! I love the images in the flower shop and the black and white of them forehead to forehead. Great job!ReplyCancel

  • AlyssaJune 17, 2015 - 9:38 AM

    OMG that DRESS! Awesome job!ReplyCancel

  • Cheryl WrightJune 17, 2015 - 11:37 AM

    Very creative and beautiful photos.ReplyCancel

  • CynthiJune 18, 2015 - 3:35 PM

    She is stunning! And I love how you photograph details! Beautiful, beautiful work!!ReplyCancel

  • Stephanie NecessaryJune 19, 2015 - 9:00 AM

    I LOVE her dress! Talk about a gorgeous bride! You did a fantastic job all the way around! I really love that last image though!ReplyCancel

  • AimeeJune 20, 2015 - 12:36 AM

    Love these photos! The couple seems like they must have been a lot of fun to work with! What a beautiful wedding! :) You did an amazing job capturing all of these beautiful photos!ReplyCancel

  • AshleyJune 20, 2015 - 2:21 AM

    These are STUNNING! What a gorgeous wedding! You did an awesome job telling the story of their day…and capturing all the the little details as well. :)ReplyCancel

  • Iain & Aman | Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery & Mastronardi Estate Winery | Amherstburg & Kingsville, Ontario Wedding Photographers » Manifesto PhotographyJune 22, 2015 - 5:23 PM

    […] Brian & Katie | Mastronardi Estate Winery | Kingsville, Ontario Wedding Photographers […]ReplyCancel

  • JessicaJune 22, 2015 - 5:28 PM

    WOW! Yet another amazing wedding on the books! Congrats!ReplyCancel

  • Chasity Noel - Savvy ImagesJune 30, 2015 - 7:22 AM

    I hate that it took me so long to check out this gorgeous wedding. You did such a great job capturing their big day. I love everything about their photos. Nicely done!!ReplyCancel

  • AlexJuly 7, 2015 - 7:56 PM

    Stunning images, you two! What an elegant wedding and you did a wonderful job capturing it. Just beautiful!ReplyCancel

Benjamin + Diana | Windsor, Ontario Engagement Photographers

Benjamin is a witty, down to earth, outgoing guy with a positive outlook on life. Diana is intelligent, dynamic, and thoughtful girl with an excellent eye for style. As a couple, they are charming, adventurous, and such warm people. They’re best friends and enjoy taking on life’s experiences together.

They really wanted to do something different for their engagement pictures, and we were all for it! They loved the idea of being on a rooftop overlooking the skyline. Naturally downtown Windsor was the ideal spot!

Ben and Diana, thank you so much for making the drive to Windsor from Kitchener! We know how much you love photographs and have a great eye for details. We feel so lucky to have been selected to be your photographers! We hope you love your photos, and we cannot wait to photograph your big day in just a few short days.

“Happy is the man who finds a true friend, and far happier is he who finds that true friend in his wife.” -Franz Schubert

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  • JoannaJune 4, 2015 - 11:55 PM

    These are fantastic! I love the energy you captured :)ReplyCancel

  • sammiebJune 5, 2015 - 10:56 AM

    Lovely! One cannot go wrong with a tulle skirt! Looking forward to seeing their wedding images!ReplyCancel

  • JoeJune 5, 2015 - 11:05 AM

    Stunningly beautiful work guys! The little glimpses and details, the wide shots with environment, the locations – all spectacular!! Great, great, great!!! You guys are the best :)ReplyCancel

  • AlexJune 5, 2015 - 4:02 PM

    Oh, I love this, you two! I’ve been dying to do a rooftop engagement session and this one is perfect!ReplyCancel

  • Rebecca Anne Photography // Tacoma Wedding PhotographyJune 5, 2015 - 4:50 PM

    Ahhh these are amazing! Love the contrast of her style to the surroundings. Beautiful!ReplyCancel

  • ShannonJune 6, 2015 - 11:55 PM

    Gorgeous session, I love that they chose the city as their backdrop. They have such great style too.ReplyCancel

  • Helen Caradonna IngrattaJune 7, 2015 - 12:59 PM

    Just Beautiful –ReplyCancel

  • Stephanie Lynn KiddJune 8, 2015 - 11:04 PM

    These are amazing!!ReplyCancel

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