This past weekend I had SO MUCH FUN with Tara and Mark for their day after shoot! It was freezing out…like -45 degrees celsius with the windchill and they still wanted to do some outdoor shots on the beautiful and sunny Sunday :) They are truly meant for the camera, how photogenic are these two?? But in all honesty, I still can’t believe how stunningly beautiful Tara looked in her dress all dolled up. She put her trust in me and my vintage 40′s idea and the results were breathtaking! She looks like a model in a wedding magazine!! And her dress….I could go on and on. Totally my style, loved, loved, LOVED it. And of course Mark was lookin’ pretty handsome too :) Kudos once again to Dea Code from iDea Makeup Application for the fantastic makeup, and thanks so much to Amy from Puressence Spa Salon for the lovely hair!! The gorgeous holiday-style flowers were designed by Flourishing Floral, thanks Quyen!!
So let’s see some of this good lookin’ pair I’m raving about, shall we?? We headed into the Millenium Centre for some lovely vintage and slightly grungy shots as well as some nice elegant ones. Then onto Starbucks for a quick coffee break where I was so nicely treated by Tara and Mark to a coffee and a smartie cookie (and 2 ginger molasses cookies for Mark :) ). I was going for vintage, so I was thrilled to get some great Norman-Rockwell-style cafe shots (which make me smile!) and then to the dreaded outdoors, where Tara willingly donned nothing over her but a fake fur stole and smiled huge while we hurried in and out of the car for a few amazing outdoor shots! It was a really awesome day!!
Oh and just ONE MORE Thing before the pics…..I am debuting my new awesome logo!!! Check it out!! Hope you love it as much as I do :)
Or you can check out the video slideshow in high-res here!
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I LOVE VEIL SHOTS!!!! They are always gorgeous and some of my faves :)
This next one makes me smile!
Tara totally got dirty (and I mean this in a very literal sense) for these next ones, but it was SO worth it!!
Tara you are gorgeous!!
Once again Tara and Mark- you guys rock and I had so much fun driving around with you in the sub-zero weather! Hopefully we’ll get some great shots of you on a horse this spring Tara (stay tuned for those everyone :))
And thanks again for the coffee and Cookie!! Definitely helped warm me up!!
-Melissa
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7 comments
Dea Code - Melissa- YOU are an amazing photographer!!! I love the barefoot one….no…the winter with the cape…no ….I can’t decide , maybe the ones in the window …the first photo is SO Amazing!!
Tara and Mark- what a gorgeous couple!! Great to have met you! I look forward to the “horse” shoot!
DeaDecember 18, 2009 – 7:47 pm
Tara - WOW! Thank you Melissa!!December 18, 2009 – 9:28 pm
Tara - Oh and Dea- I loved my make-up too!! I loved my hair too! I loved the whole thing. Thanks so much ladies for an amazing day after!December 18, 2009 – 9:30 pm
sugarandsoul - This was such a fun shoot!! Awesome day, from getting ready to warming up at home while I uploaded your pics :):) And Dea I always enjoy your company early on Sunday mornings!!December 19, 2009 – 1:50 am
Dea Code - Thanks! Guys—make the coffee and they will come!January 2, 2010 – 1:40 am
Amy - you got so many fantastic shots!! such a beautiful bride and her dress!! and great locations too:)January 7, 2010 – 3:41 pm
Rebecca - Hello, my name is Becca. I’m almost 17. you came to my school today (February 18th 2010) for our career day i was in the second session. i really enjoyed looking at this album the most. Mostly because of the color contrast and the particular locations you’ve chosen. i really enjoy your work and i would love to come to weddings with you and take pictures. you mentioned that at the end of the session. please e-mail me. :)
-Rebecca D.February 18, 2010 – 2:56 pm