Light Artist Photography

2011-09-13T07:23:00.005-06:00

With one more wedding to shoot and a wedding to go to (what???!?!) I'm stoked to wind down the year and focus on the little projects I've been neglecting.

This seasons selection of brides has been a spectacular gongshow of fun and, as per usual I've fallen in love with every single groom, sigh...

Wrapping up my wedding season rush ~ What I've learned this year.

2010-09-02T09:07:00.003-06:00

So 12 weddings in a 2 month period. I DID it! Time to breathe, finish stuff and catch up on my personal projects. I've been thinking long and hard about the blur that was my summer and what I've learned...

- Not everyone is going to LOVE every picture I take. Photography is an art and art is a very open ended word. I'm so glad people take such exquisite care in choosing their wedding photographer, I'm glad I've been blessed to shoot for amazing people who love what I can do for them.

- I've found that the people who are the "trouble makers" in every wedding party are usually the most fun to banter with :) (this means YOU Nick, Spencer, Tequila Mike etc..)

- I need to stop falling in love with every groom I shoot! Such NICE people on their wedding day when they are in the best most wonderful moods!!! For that matter I need to STOP falling in love with the gorgeous brides too because after all... they are married now.

- I've also found that as the photographer I am also the; wedding dress do-er upper, go to person for boutonniere locations, boutonniere attacher, master bustler, seamstress, grounding element for panic-stricken people, makeup applier, hair fixer and in general the "what would we do without you" person. I love that.

- One of the nicest compliments I've ever gotten was this past weekend for the best man at Rob & Maya's wedding.. "I like her, and then I want to punch her in the face but I still really like her!" in regards to my "let's gitter done" attitude.

- I'm so flattered when asked to stay and party with these couples, "best friend for the day" is my other job title. However after a 12 hour day I am EXHAUSTED! so I usually don't.

- I love my job.

Cortney

Rebecca & Justin's Wedding

2010-07-30T11:08:00.004-06:00

A true princess wedding!!!! All the stops were pulled for this one :D

Alicia's Pinup!

2010-07-25T22:13:00.002-06:00

More updates coming soon!!!

2010-07-25T19:47:00.001-06:00

Such a busy summer!!

4 weddings right now that I'm working on!!!!!

As soon as I have 5 minutes to upload I will be all over it :)

C

Family Portraits - & Pin-Ups

2010-05-05T11:56:00.001-06:00

Pin-Up Pricing coming soon!

Thank you all so much for wanting to try this! I have a few locations lined up and even a '67 Plymouth (teal blue!) to shoot with! I'm just ironing out some wedding stuff and then I can do the fun stuff again!

Also!! Looking to get family pictures? Don't want that shot in front of the fireplace with your hand on your son's shoulder? (well.. maybe if it was funny)

I have an idea for a family shoot I really want to try! Its a pretty epic scheme consisting of 4 separate shoots at 4 different times of year. the price I believe is going to start at $700.00 But once you know all the details I'm sure you'll think its well worth it.

Cortney

2010-04-27T16:16:00.002-06:00

Out to Regina Beach, it was a beautiful windy night.
Had a blast guys!

Cortney

Into Eternity book from Japan

2010-03-30T14:34:00.000-06:00

INTO ETERNITY FAN? Want to see the book so far? Go to www.lightartist.ca > Proofing > Type password: IE

JR & Karen's Engagement shoot extras

2010-03-21T20:20:00.011-06:00

This couple is the perfect story. They grew up as next door neighbours and are tying the knot this August. We ended up going to Earl's in the East of Regina, Their Houses and The U of R. Very cool! To see all the images click here go to Proofing, type password: fordham

Cortney

Wendy & Zack's Happy New Year Wedding!

2010-02-15T11:05:00.012-06:00

This was such a great time! Champagne everywhere and -50 C, interesting combo!
Since my Bride and Groom were shooting their formals before the nuptials, we did a touching "reveal" of the bride with some nice effects.

November weddings part 2

2010-01-07T11:13:00.010-06:00

Angela & Devon. So obviously in love I almost cried behind the camera, I hope no one noticed... To see more go to www.lightartist.ca > Proofing Galleries > password: willford

November weddings! Part 1

2010-01-07T11:10:00.009-06:00

Cindy & Wade were so much fun. They were such good sports even though it was windy and freezing! To see more go to www.lightartist.ca > proofing galleries > password: sali

Savonn & Erin Engagement Photos

2009-10-08T15:38:00.011-06:00

Images shot at the Big Brown Barn in Craven Sk
www.lightartist.ca > proofing, password: muth

Sabrina & Curtis Wedding Favourites!

2009-09-29T19:05:00.014-06:00

see them here or here

Janelle & Mike's Engagement shoot!

2009-09-27T22:45:00.009-06:00

Some favourites!
Or Click Here > proofing > password: janelle

Thank you so MUCH ladies for the touching reviews on Project Wedding

2009-09-24T20:09:00.001-06:00

Reviews for Light Artist Photography

kvanapel

08/07/2009

I would definitely recommend Light Artist Photography to anyone looking for a photographer. Cortney is absolutely fantastic! She is very personable and professioinal with everything. Her ideas are so creative and unique. I really can't say enough good things about her.

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Elysegraff

09/24/2009

LOVE my photos !! You will not regret this decision ! Cortney at light artist is Amazing! and Fun , and worked so hard on my wedding. You Only get one chance to Capture your wedding day and I feel that every memory and every moment has been taken care of, I didn't have to tell her what was important she just knows and does it. I will always look at my pictures and feel so happy about them! Best Investment EVER!

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ashley*5

08/07/2009

The $1365 price included our engagement session, personalized guest book featuring our engagement pictures and our wedding photography.

LIKES:
Engagement session: Cost - about 250-350 (depending what you are looking for)
Can choose 1 or a few locations. Cortney will do formal or candid photos. We wanted candid photos and she definitely stuck to our wishes with a few twists. With any photos Cortney does you will receive a disk that includes all the photos she took retouched. This disk is very useful, because she includes email sized photos and regular photos that you can print off.

After the engagement session I asked Cortney if she would be up to help us make a guest book. She was more than willing and used our engagement photos (we could choose our favourites or she will pick them)for the guest book. I also used the engagement photos for table number cards at the wedding.

Guest Book: Cost - about $65-$75
Very easy book to transport. About coffee table size with a soft cover. Easy to write on with a regular pen. Pages are well printed and have a nice shine. Had many compliments on the photography and guest book.

Wedding Photography: Cost: About $1000 for about 6 hours of pure photography.
Cortney will come at different times throughout the day - so you can choose your hours within reason. She is very accessible and will meet with you if you need any consultation or have questions.

Again Cortney will do formals or candid. We wanted candid with a few family formals. The quality of the pictures are amazing - she has a great eye and is able to really capture the special moments of the day. She keeps you relaxed and we had a blast.

Cortney also has an online gallery of all your photos that is accessed by password. You and friends/family can view your photos online for a few months. It is nice to get a sneak peak of photos before you even get the disk. She also gives you a disk of your wedding photos THAT YOU DO NOT PAY EXTRA FOR!!! You also get a coffee table book with your favourite wedding photos.

Cortney is very efficient. We got our engagement photo disk within a few days and our wedding photos within a few weeks. Note: Our wedding was in peak wedding season - July, so I was very impressed. She constantly updated me by email where she was on our photos and as she revised them she put them on the internet for us to see!

I would definitely suggest this photographer for any photography needs.

Rob & Heather's Wedding Favourites Are here!

2009-09-07T22:01:00.002-06:00

HERE!

NEW GALLERIES!!

2009-09-05T13:14:00.004-06:00

Ashley & Nick's and Courtney & Todd's wedding pictures are both up!! Have a look and let me know what you think!

Courtney & Todd's Wedding Favourites

2009-08-20T19:40:00.003-06:00

Look Here!

Whitney & Justin's Engagement

2009-08-13T14:18:00.001-06:00

Click Here

Kyla & Blaine's Wedding extras

2009-08-05T13:59:00.002-06:00

Click here!

Ashley & Nick's Wedding Favourites

2009-08-05T13:56:00.003-06:00

Regina, Sk.
Click here!

Matt & Maureens Wedding

2009-07-12T21:51:00.002-06:00

Click Here to see Matt & Maureen's Wedding pictures. The extras!!

Guest Books!

2009-05-22T12:11:00.003-06:00

I decided to try something new. Engagement photos are great but I noticed that there is a limited number of things to do with them. I designed something special. A guest book, custom made, with the happy couple's engagement shoot in it and room to write. Its something unique that your guests could see on your wedding day.

Cortney

Courtney & Todd's Engagement photos.

2009-03-21T18:59:00.003-06:00