Ariel was a guest at a Maryhill/Kitchener wedding I photographed in August, and she gave me so many incredible photo opportunities. I figured I would post 2 of my favorites:
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A quick engagement preview for Tania
September 3, 2008 – 9:05 pm
She’s really excited to see how the engagement photos turned out, so I figured I might as well post one!
We wandered around Rockway Gardens in Kitchener (They’re from Hamilton - thanks so much for driving down!) for about an hour, and took over 200 photos.
I’ll send you the link as soon as I have the rest ready!
Cherie and Todd’s wedding in Chatham
September 3, 2008 – 9:01 pm
Their wedding was a few weeks ago, and they’re back from Europe - so I figured it was about time to post some images from their day on my blog!
They had their wedding at a beautiful house just outside of Blenheim on Lake Erie.
This place is straight out of MTV cribs.
Of course we had to use the pool for a few photos.
Anna and Matt Engagement photos
September 3, 2008 – 11:57 am
Anna, Matt and I started out in downtown Galt (In Cambridge) and after a few shots there, headed out to McMaster in Hamilton to use their brand new football field.
Downtown Galt
Arriving at McMaster
And one last one for fun:
August Update
September 3, 2008 – 11:44 am
I’ve been busy. Really busy. Anyways, September leaves me with some time to catch up with all the work I’ve been doing, and finally get back to my 3 or 4 day turn around times for most things photography. (Weddings still take a week or two to process - you’d be surprised how long it takes to edit through 2000+ photos, and trim them down to only the best)
I’m going to post at least a taste of all the photos I’ve taken around Ontario this past month.
It all started with Tom and Shirley’s reception in Scarborough on August 9th.
This is the most fun I think I’ve ever had photographing a reception. It was held at Dragon Dynasty, and the courses were all fabulous.
Sometimes the garter comes off of the guy..and Tom made it as fun as possible.
After a few serious formals, the dancing began.
Something new for your eyes
August 1, 2008 – 9:30 am
I’ve been doing a lot of commercial work lately, as well as weddings - and I decided to update my gallery.
These shots are mostly from around Ontario, with a few from New York City, Las Vegas, and Calgary/Edmonton.
I’ll be launching a brand new commercial website in the near future, I just need to find some time to get it all up and going.
Huge List of Photography Questions and Answers
July 31, 2008 – 12:53 pm
Are you the only photographer in this company? If I hire you, am I guaranteed that you will be the one showing up to shoot my wedding?
I will be the one that photographs your wedding day. I’ll also be the one designing your album, editing your photographs, and responding to your emails/phone calls.
Is the work that I am seeing all yours and only yours or is it a compilation of work from more than one photographer?
All mine, and only mine. I would never pass someone else’s work off as my own.
Do you offer traditional wedding photography, wedding photojournalism, or both?
I would say that I’m a blend between contemporary, photojournalism, and traditional. I try to keep everyone from grandparents, to modern artists happy.
What type of editing will the images receive?
I spend a great deal of time editing your photos after the wedding –somewhere in the neighborhood of 30 hours. And you will receive a mixture of colour, sepia, and black and white photos. If I feel that the colour is too distracting, and pulls the attention from you (the bride) then I will likely make the photo black and white, or sepia toned.
Is unlimited coverage included in your packages or is there an extra fee for all day coverage? Are you willing to come extra early to get shots of us (the couple) before the ceremony if we choose to do that? Would there be a fee for this?
I consider 10 hours to be the full day. At our first meeting we can discuss timelines, and if it looks a little tight, I will consider bumping the 10 hours to 12 hours at no extra charge.
I am usually there from when you’re getting ready, until the first dances, or cake cut –whichever comes last. This is what I consider a full day of coverage.
Do your packages include one or two photographers and is there an extra fee for a second wedding photographer?
My package includes only myself. If you are interested in hiring another dedicated photographer for your day, contact me, and I will see who is talented and available on your day.
Do you work with an assistant?
For bigger weddings, usually 190+ guests, I will always bring an assistant. Any other weddings are on a case by case basis. Let me know if you’d like to request an assistant or second photographer.
How many and what kind of cameras do you use? (Do you have backup equipment if something breaks?) Do you use film based or digital cameras or a combination of both?
I shoot all Nikon digital equipment. I have backups, and backups for backups – at least 2 of everything imaginable. I also carry a Tide-to-Go pen…just in case.
How far will you travel to a wedding before charging a travel fee?
There is some travel included with each of my packages. For custom packages, travel is 35cents a km outside of the Kitchener area.
How will my family and friends be able to see and order images? Do you offer online galleries with your packages?
All of my packages come with an online gallery. From this gallery, family and friends can view, and purchase photos from your wedding. The photos will be shipped directly to whoever purchases them.
Do you charge a fee if the wedding and reception are in more than one location? What if we want to go to a third location for pictures? Is there a charge for this?
I am yours for the day. There are no extra charges for extra locations, or any short travel.
Do you offer a website and CD of my images? If so, is this included in the packages or this is an extra fee?
I will set you up with a website gallery where family and friends can view and purchase your photos. All of your photos will come on a high resolution CD, and you can print them whenever, and wherever you wish.
Do your packages include a CD or DVD of the wedding images and what types of usage rights are allowed with them? When can I expect to receive the CD or DVD after the wedding?
I try to include a CD/DVD with every package I create. They are high resolution photos that you are able to print from at any time, and you should expect your CD within two weeks after your wedding day.
If your packages are not what I am looking for, would you be willing to try to customize a package for me that is within my budget?
Absolutely. I generally have customization to all of my packages. The packages and prices are just a starting point.
Do you offer only traditional albums or do you have a wide variety of options to choose from including any coffee table style wedding photo books?
I love love love my high end coffee table book, and will love it too. I also have slimmer, more moderately priced books. I can provide you with custom parent albums, and pocket brag books as well. I do all of the designing myself, and will show you what your album looks like before I get it printed. I generally let you make 4 or 5 modifications to the album after I’ve completed it.
When can I expect to receive my album after the wedding?
Anywhere from 3 weeks to 3 months, depending on how extravagant you go. Bigger books generally take longer to design, and longer to bind.
Can other people take photos while you are taking photos?
For sure! When doing formals I need the groups attention, but I’m pretty patient, and have not had any issues to date.
How many photos come in each package?
I take unlimited photographs on your wedding day. This usually averages about 500 keeper photographs on a 7 hour day.
Busy, busy, busy
July 27, 2008 – 1:29 pm
This post is not going to contain any photos — crazy, I know. I just thought I would throw in a quick text update.
The past week was probably the busiest week of my life. From engagement sessions in Chatham, to stacking multiple band press photo sessions into one day, to a corporate photo session that we thought was physically(well…optically) impossible.
Everyone is happy!
All of the photos have found their way into the hands of the new owners, and I’m finally enjoying my first day off in…well…this month?
In more amazing news, on Friday, I received my brand new 2009 album. It’s without a doubt the prettiest thing I have ever made, everyone thinks it’s absolutely beautiful. I’ll be including it with my mid-high packages (I had no idea how expensive the perfect album is…but now I know..and it’s not cheap)
This album will make your friends jealous.
Waterloo Park with Megg and Bryan
July 16, 2008 – 7:22 am
Went out in the beautiful weather yesterday for a walk around Waterloo Park with Megg and Bryan for some engagement portraits.
Here’s a few quick photos of the journey:
I have a ton of photo sessions between now and Monday, so forgive me if my turn around times are not the usual two or three days. I’m working hard, I promise!
-Taylor
Colleen and Matt’s Wedding in Kincardine
July 6, 2008 – 11:12 am
I had the honor of traveling to Kincardine, Ontario yesterday for Colleen and Matt’s wedding. I’ve just started to go through all the photographs right now, but here’s a few for now.
Lots more photos to come. Including a few shots of Colleen and Matt in the back of a police car. Something I’ve learned as a wedding photographer: If a girl in a wedding dress asks to do anything (like: get in the back of a cop car and interrupt a RIDE program) someone will make it happen.
