Readers will recognize Allison & Jeff from the cottage engagement shoot near Bala, Ontario.

Their wedding day was full of interesting twists and turns, including a big delay on the highway due to a total closure of highway 400.
The bride, many guests, and their Pastor, the amazing Lester Willis, were all delayed as people scrambled on the sideroads to get to the venue.

Sue and her staff at Belcroft were truly amazing as they shifted schedules and catering times to accomodate the re-shuffling of priorities.
Once everyone arrived and got settled, the wedding went off without a hitch. From Allison’s arrival in a classic car, to the intimate outdoor service, to the warm reception full of smiles and laughter, the wedding day was nothing short of amazing!

Jeff even had a song prepared for Allison. He sang to her and had everyone smiling…

Thanks Allison & Jeff for having us along on your journey!
Your hospitality and warmth along the way was much appreciated. You and your families are very special people!
You’ve got a great future ahead of you!

Cheers!
Peter, Christine, and Steve.

Music Provided by Rick Ferriera : Keep Them Dancing DJ Services
Venue:  Belcroft Estates

Great creative idea, with a compelling storytelling pull…
I especially like the comment about ‘eternity’.

If you have seen any uber-creative ideas like this, please message me and I can reference them in a new post of idea for brides and planners.

Have a great day!
Cheers,

P.

Every time I head down to Toronto for a lab pickup, or an equipment purchase from Vistek, I call my colleague Vasko.
Why? Not only do I enjoy his positive attitude and outlook, but we have the best ‘car conversations’ while running our errands.

The ride to the camera store or the lab usually take 20 minutes to half an hour depending on traffic. Often, I’ll intentionally slide in
behind a streetcar so we don’t feel we have to rush. We get to take in more of what is going on on the street, and the conversation seems to flow better.

What do we talk about? Lots of things. Business strategy, mindset, industry goings on, shooting technique, post processing techniques we’ve been playing with, etc, etc. We often hit on ideas that are challenging. Some that are funny. Sometimes we hit on things that challenge us professionally, that we realize we need to address.

The main point is that we challenge each other and stimulate new ideas whenever we get together. Even if it is only for a short car ride back and forth, never underestimate the power of conferring with a colleague that challenges you! I encourage you to hang around with people who make you think sharper, push harder, and get better at your craft. Anyone can hang around with people who don’t aim to improve and get better. The question is…What does that cost you? Time? Sluggish thinking? A poor attitude about your business and your craft?

I encourage you to go out of your way to have a few ‘car conversations’ when you can.
Your thinking, your planning, and your art will be better off when you challenge yourself with ideas from a respected colleague.

After getting to know Allison and Jeff earlier this year, we were invited up to their family cottage near Bala, Ontario, to shoot their engagement photos.

After a short drive north of Barrie we arrived at the ‘Marshall Compound’.
We were treated to some amazing warmth and hospitality from Jeff’s immediate and extended family who were all on hand to enjoy a gorgeous summer weekend at the lake.

The property has been used by their immediate and extended family for 52 years worth of enjoyable summers.

We were able to photograph Allison and Jeff all around the property. We were also treated to a boat ride down the 4 kilometre lake to the spot on the water where Jeff proposed to Allison.

Thank-you to Jeff & Allison, Paul and Karen, Ryan(our boat captain) & Katie, and all of the extended Marshall family for making us feel so welcome.
We can’t wait to see you all again at the Belcroft Estate for the upcoming wedding.

Congratulations Allison & Jeff on your engagement!
The photos certainly show how much fun you guys are!

Cheers,
Peter & Christine

They met by her locker in high school. At that time he was dating someone else but Christina knew he was the one for her!
They started dating soon after and have been together ever since.
We went to the high school they attended in Tottenham, and were able to speak to the caretaker.
He remembered the happy couple and graciously allowed us inside to shoot some photographs in the various spots that had significance to Christina and Colin.

The coolest thing was that we were able to photograph them where they used to meet by the lockers, and on the very spot that they had their first kiss in the middle of the main hall.
It was great to see the smiles on their faces as they re-lived the moments where their story all began.

We then went on a short road trip up to the Shelburne area where Colin previously lived and did most of his hobby fishing.
We were able to spend the better part of the day shooting and getting to know this awesome and very happy couple.

Congratulations Christina & Colin!
We’re so excited to be part of your wedding adventure.

Cheers!
Peter & Christine

We were welcomed into their families homes like members of the family. The hospitality was amazing and the excitement was evident. Everyone was hustling around making preparations.
At the Roopnarine home, food was being prepared, the house was being decorated, and Sasha was being attended to by her makeup artist and stylist Jannel.
With many family guests from Trinidad at the home, the bustle of activity was in full swing.

At the Moursalien home, our second shooter Steve was greeted with the same welcoming spirit and excitement. He was able to see a very close family come together to help Imtiaz get ready.
After being a couple for 12 years, this wedding day was a very special day for Imtiaz & Sasha. With the day set in motion, we were treated to lots of emotion, joy, special family closeness, and a very colourful 2 day event.

This wedding was special to us because we were able to see and appreciate a different cultural experience. We were also able to shoot in several locations, with the bride and groom in different clothing styles.
The images and experiences we came away with were special on many levels.

Contratulations to Imtiaz & Sasha!
We wish you many years of happiness, and thank-you for including us in your special plans.

Regards,
Peter, Christine, and Steve

We found our way over to the 18th Annual Tottenham Classic Car and Truck show yesterday with some good friends Matt and Casandra.
While the rain wasn’t exactly non-existent, and the humidity was brutal, the owners of some amazing vehicles made the trip to show off their vintage and custom wheels!
The Tottenham Conservation Area was packed with visitors and campers out to enjoy the huge array of vehicles. The grills were fired up, food was cooking, and the sounds and smells of a ‘summer good time’ were in the air
There were quite a few iconic vehicles from my youth, as well as an incredible array that spanned many, many, decades.
It’s amazing how good tunes and cars can make you feel…

Here’s a few shots from the day…

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Many thanks to the event sponsors, the Tottenham Lions Club, and the Tottenham & District Chamber of Commerce, for hosting such a great event.

We have a lot of images to process up, but here’s a sneak peek…
Stay tuned…
Cheers,
P

All is good, feeling better and rested, and am resuming all meetings, shoots, and correspondence as previously planned in the calendar.

Client prints are all ready, and I will be in touch later today with those of you waiting on print jobs.
Shoot editing will commence tomorrow after a new computer system is set up and tweaked later today.

Ah! Good to be back!

Cheers, and my sincere thanks to those who messaged in my absence!
Peter