winter
I met Sarah & Graham this past summer - and in October I get a txt from Sarah asking me to take photos for their Winter Wedding.... in Saskatoon. To be honest I was a bit nervous. Shooting a winter wedding - where there would be both cold... and a high likelihood of snow seemed exciting, but also COLD and SNOWY. And shooting in Saskatoon (a place I've only been a handful of times), while being COLD seemed to add to my uncertainty of the situation.
But if there is one thing I thrive on- it's being faced with a challenge. You say I can't do something... "Watch this!" is typically my response...
It also helped that Sarah & Graham are just the funnest couple of people to take photos of- I knew there would be lots of laughs and lots of adventure along the way. And who can say no to fun and adventure!? Not this girl... So off we trekked to Saskatoon one wintery weekend not so long ago.
This is the result of an amazing wedding- with fantastic people - who let me capture moments as they began life together.
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| *more wedded*winter photos... |
To Sarah & Graham... If day 1 of your married life is a sign of the fun and adventure of things to come... I can't wait to see what day 365, 802, or 18390 and beyond look like!
As always there are things you learn when you take photos... ALWAYS something to learn... so in no particular order...
Wedding Photo tips (in winter, in a place you don't live):
- Get a ride with the wedding party. Because Saskatoon was totally foreign to me it was the best thing since sliced bread to drive with the wedding party (and great to get some driving shots along the way)
- Winter = COLD! Dress for it, I've said it before and I'll say it again- WEAR GLOVES. I almost passed out because it was soooo cold out.
- Tailor-make the shoot for the couple. If they like skating... don't think that having a bride and groom tie up their laces and getting on the ice is out of the question.
- If it's winter- and you are going outside... switch locations up so some of them can be indoor to act as a warm-up moment. This is a tip for the wedding party as much as it is for you.
- Different locations have different photography policies... For example Starbucks DOESN'T like random photo-shoots to happen without approval from the district manager... And odds are you'll get kicked out of said Starbucks. On the bright side no one says you can't take photos outside of the location on the sidewalk!?
- Roll, while ya go. Odd statement, you say?! Yes... but it's true. Roll with what you got while the getting is good, because who knows what's coming next. Make the most of the moment, and see what comes of it. And if it looks odd- you can always delete it after in post production. This is the blessing of having digital cameras. So take lots of photos- see what happens. You might capture your favourite moment yet...
Here is to your next photo adventure!
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You know you live in the prairies when weather dictates your life. This past weekend I ended up coming home early from a weekend away because the weather looked to not be friendly and I didn't want to get stuck out south of the boarder when it hit. *(nothing against the States... I just like being at home when I get snowed in.)
I'm not always a fan of the when white stuff begins to fall, but when it is as beautiful as it was this past weekend... what else can you do but take out your camera, go for a walk, and revel in the fact that getting snowed in isn't always that bad.
What do ya do when you get bored in Manitoba during a winter... ya drag people behind trucks on snowy roads- that's what ya do!
I was sorting through some old videos I put together from last year and came across this one. I figured that since it's almost the weekend it might give some inspiration for things to do in the middle of a Manitoba Winter... but remember... Safety First!
I was sorting through some old videos I put together from last year and came across this one. I figured that since it's almost the weekend it might give some inspiration for things to do in the middle of a Manitoba Winter... but remember... Safety First!
*Please note: This film, nor the makers, endorse the dragging of people behind vehicles!!!
The people in this video are all adults and chose to participate.
**PLEASE DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!!! (or anywhere else)***
'Tis the countdown to Christmas and now at my house- 'Tis the sound of sweet music playing playin' throughout.
First up on deck is the folky sound of Sufjan Stevens and his one man band.
And last but not least is Future of Forestry, with instrumentals galore it is some very stunning artistry.
sigh... I love Christmas.
And to top it all of a cool-young lad from Winnipeg created this wonderful Christ*mas filled masterpiece.
Well done Sean Quigley... well done!
First up on deck is the folky sound of Sufjan Stevens and his one man band.
Then we move on to something more rockin', with David Crowder and his Band who's CD will end up in my brother's stockin'.
sigh... I love Christmas.
Well done Sean Quigley... well done!
Winter in Winnipeg is always a challenge, especially when ya want to stay stylish *(I feel that's an oxymoron).
Either way... to help with the winter woes check out different ways to change up your look with the help of our all time fav. accessory = the scarf!
And if that doesn't help you any remember that Starbucks is blessing us all with buy-one get-one holiday drinks. Talk about happy hour!
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