I met Heather and Byron last year through a referral from our clients, Melissa & Johnny. I knew the minute that I met them, that Heather & Byron were the perfect clients for us. They are fun and so in love with each other, that it shows in all of their photographs.

They had really wanted a fall engagement session because their wedding is planned for the fall of 2012. When we were trying to decide on a great location, I came across a recent post from one of my friends who shot a session at the Adamson Estate in Mississauga. This waterfront park is also home to the Ontario Royal Conservatory of Music. The minute I saw the grounds, I knew that this was a fabulous location for what we had planned for their portrait session.

The weather was warm and sunny with a beautiful breeze blowing in off of Lake Ontario. It was a pleasure to outside doing with I love — photographing people, and in particular, on this Sunday morning — Heather & Byron.

Here are just a few of my favourites.

After the session, Heather was off to bridal gown shop and Byron was off for lunch with his dad.

Thanks so much to both of you for selecting NightinGail Photography to work with you. I cannot wait for your beautiful fall wedding.

We were delighted to meet with Cherie & Clement earlier in September! It was a beautiful warm fall day and they had picked Edwards Gardens for their photo shoot.

Here are just a few of my favourites from our two hours together walking through Edwards Gardens and avoiding all of the wedding parties that were having their photographs taken on this beautiful Saturday afternoon.

They are both pharmacists who enjoy running as one of their activities. They are planning a beautiful May 2012 wedding which will include a Tea Ceremony (which we absolutely love to be a part of), the usual games for Clement to win his bride, a Canadian wedding ceremony, and a many course reception.

Congratulations! We’ll look forward to seeing you in the spring.

Labour Day 2011 has dawned cold, windy and gray. There’s a cold breeze blowing in off the lake which means that summer 2011 has come to an end. It’s also a new beginning for the fall season for us.

We received our new redesigned business cards on Friday. Vista Print did a fabulous job once again with the front side being a beautiful glossy finish to showcase the three coloured photographs on the front. This time, since I write notes on the back of business cards, we decided to leave some white space on the back of the cards for clients to jot down a few notes if they wish.

We thank our clients who have become our image for 2011/12.

We also received our latest albums from Album Epoca. Once again, our supplier has outdone themselves with the quality of the images and the construction of the Italian leather cover. The photocover was stunning and the duplicate parent albums will surely make our clients and their parents relive their wedding day all over again.

We’re also excited about all the weddings and portraits that we will be photographing throughout Central Ontario in September and October. We will be in Barrie, Newmarket, Oakville, Toronto, and Muskoka. We will be at Belcroft Estates, Taboo Resort and Deerhurst Resort – three very different venues but extremely beautiful and client-oriented.

As a future note, we will be available for beach weddings and portraits within Fort Myers, Florida area beginning after November 15th through April 15th, 2012. We are also available for destination weddings throughout the Caribbean upon request. Any of these collections will receive a 10% savings if the date is booked before October 30, 2011. Contact us for more details.

Jaclyn & Chris booked NightinGail Photography for their upcoming October wedding earlier this year! After just chatting with Jaclyn on the phone, she knew right away that I was the right photographer for her and I knew that they were a fabulous fit for us. She booked with us right then and there. As a both a Canadian and international destination wedding photographer, this happens more and more.

When Jaclyn e-mailed me to let me know that they were going to be in Huntsville meeting with their other vendors; I jumped at the chance to to drive over to Deerhurst Resort to meet them in person. As an engagement session had not been included in their collection, I really wanted just to take a few pre-wedding photos as these give me an idea of how both Jaclyn and Chris react to the camera and the BIG question — are they blinkers?

Within seconds of our initial face to face (by the beautiful stone fireplace in the Deerhurst lobby), I was even more convinced that Jaclyn & Chris are great clients for NightinGail Photography. We went over the initial details of their day, required family photos and had a chat about some very special shots that they really want to incorporate into their wedding day. I CAN’T WAIT!!!

They were good sports and let me take a few shots of them and here are just a few of my favourites…

Of course, what Muskoka event would be complete without the famous chairs! As Jaclyn and Chris gazed out over the beautiful golf course while sitting in the sunshine on the back deck at the main building of Deerhurst Resort, I could only imagine that they were dreaming about their fall wedding in the Muskokas.

I am so looking forward to being a part of their day! Congratulations again and we’ll see you in just a few weeks.

I have known Jill since early in 2011 and finally met Ryan a few weeks before their wedding. They are an absolutely lovable and loving couple and their entire day was just an amazing tribute to them by all of their family and friends! We started the day in Leamington at Jill’s mother’s home, then off to Meadowbrook Fellowship for a wonderful ceremony including the “blending sand” which I find to be so symbolic of the joining of the two families!

Then it was off to Lakeside Park in Kingsville for the formal photo session. In spite of the overcast skies, we managed to capture all of the photos without getting Jill’s dress even a little bit wet! A big thanks to all of the bridal party who worked with me to make sure that everything went off without a hitch!

To top off this great event, off we went to the Kingsville Golf & Country Club for the family photographs and the reception. What a beautiful venue for both! And the food!!!! Scrumptious, yummy, delicious … I could go on and on!

Having such a fun group to work with, at fabulous locations, there are so many favourites from their wedding, here are just a few of my favourites.

Jill & Ryan’s fabulous vendors for their special August wedding:

Gown – Here Comes The Bride
Bridesmaids Dresses – David’s Bridal
Hair – Hair Traffic
Groom’s Wear – Merlo Formal Rentals
Flowers – Oak Farms
Cake – Krista-Leigh Lutes (Jill’s sister-in-law) (She also made the YUMMY cake for dessert!)

Congratulations, Jill & Ryan, on a wonderful wedding day. We wish you all success and love as you start your lives together (and on your upcoming special event). Can’t wait to meet your brand new arrival!

We met Kaley and Jamie a couple of years ago when they were looking for a reasonable wedding package with a photographer who goes with the flow and makes sure that their dreams are translated into wonder images from their wedding day. They chose NightinGail Photography and we were thrilled to be a part of their day! We’d also like to give a big thanks to all of their family and friends who were a part of their big day!

We had a ball photographing Kaley & Jamie in a variety of locations around Barrie and here are just a few of our favs from their day.

Once again, my fabulous second shooter for the day was Michelle. Thanks again, Michelle, for working so hard with me on one of the hottest Saturdays of the season.

Kaley & Jamie’s vendors of choice for their day were:

Venue: Fendley Hall, 565 Bryne Drive, Barrie, ON 705-727-3772
Officiant: Rev. Dan Zorgal, Anytime Weddings 705-321-3325
Gown & Bridesmaids Dresses: Gown Go Round 905-898-4869
Hair & Make-up: Pro Image Hair Academy 705-735-2558
Guys Wear: Tuxedeo Royal, Upper Canada Mall, Newmarket 905-853-6962
Beauty & The Beast Cake: Papa’s Cakes 705-719-0043
Flowers: Flowers and Sense 705-733-3355
Bride’s Shoes: Shiekh Shoes 888-574-4354

We loved working with all of these great vendors.

Congratulations again, Kaley & Jamie, on starting your new family together this year with Lily and Alex.

For One Day Only – August 26, 2011

NightinGail Photography will be on location in High Park, Toronto, Ontario

Limited sessions available.  30 minute increments

10 a.m. – 12 noon

1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Timing is based on first come, first serve.

Book your session today!

We met Tammy a couple of years ago when she was first planning her wedding. She and Bill are one of our older (but young at heart) couples for this year and we were delighted to have been chosen for their big day. There’s been a lot going on since we first met her and we didn’t actually meet Bill until the wedding day.

They put together a wonderful celebration with family and friends (in spite of it being just dripping with humidity)! Everything went off without a “hitch” and at the end of the day, it turned out absolutely beautiful.

Here are just a few of my favs from their day…

Their full gallery will be available shortly.

Thank you again, Tammy & Bill, for selecting NightinGail Photography to be a part of your day.

We are now operating out of our cottage country location (and enjoying every minute of it, by the way!). We are pleased to share our first “Cottage Country” newsletter with you.

Our newsletters will now be posted on our Facebook page as well as here. If you’d like to be notified of our specials and other upcoming events at NightinGail Photography, just email hidden; visit post for email; requires java script.

Last night was a great evening to be outside and photographing this wonderful couple who are going to be getting married in early August! I have known Jill for a while but only recently met Ryan. They are such fun and were up for anything that I asked them to do for their engagement portraits! Just wait until they see what I have planned for their big day.

There were so many favs for me.. here are just a couple along with a brief slideshow…

Kingsville Love Session with Jill and Ryan from NightinGail Photography on Vimeo.

Thanks so much for choosing us to work with you on your upcoming wedding!

Again, congratulations, Jill & Ryan!

NightinGail Photography is now WeddingWire Rated for 2011

Muskokas, Barrie & Toronto, Ontario, Canada – July 5, 2011 – WeddingWire, the country’s leading wedding technology company, is pleased to announce that NightinGail Photography is WeddingWire Rated 2011 for Wedding Photography. WeddingWire Rated is an annual award program that distinguishes wedding vendors across the country for their excellence. Based on hundreds of thousands of recent wedding reviews, WeddingWire Rated is the most recognized and trusted brand among engaged couples looking to find the best local businesses for their wedding.

NightinGail Photography has ten plus reviews on WeddingWire. Reviews by our newlywed clients include detailed ratings and insightful descriptions about their experiences working with our business and staff. Our reviews provide transparency for potential clients, assisting them in making the most informed decisions for their big day.

“We are delighted to unveil the 5th annual WeddingWire Rated program,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire, Inc. “NightinGail Photography has made a commitment to capturing their clients experiences on the nation’s leading wedding review site.”

As the largest site for wedding reviews, WeddingWire empowers engaged couples with the most comprehensive and trusted review system available. The WeddingWire Rated program provides NightinGail Photography with a simple platform to capture customer feedback from their wedding planning experience. Newly engaged couples can easily access all of the reviews for NightinGail Photography on WeddingWire.com. We would like to thank our newlyweds for our WeddingWire Rated 2011 recognition.

For more information, please visit NightinGail Photography on WeddingWire.

NightinGail Photography specializes in wedding photography worldwide and is based in the beautiful Muskokas and provide local services from Toronto to North Bay. Internationally, we are available for Florida and other popular wedding destinations.

For more information on WeddingWire Rated 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.

About WeddingWire, Inc.
WeddingWire, the nation’s leading technology company serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 local wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers to wedding cakes. WeddingWire also offers an online community and a suite of cutting-edge planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire provides free online management tools creating the only market opportunity that gives local businesses control over their clients, reviews, leads and performance. Businesses that join the WeddingWire Network appear on WeddingWire.com and other leading sites, including ProjectWedding.com, MarthaStewartWeddings.com (NYSE: MSO), Weddingbee.com, and Celebrations.com (part of the 1-800-Flowers family of brands, NASDAQ: FLWS).

We had the utmost pleasure in photographing  Melissa & Jason’s awesome wedding adventure recently at our favourite venue, Belcroft Estates, just north of Bradford, ON.  We also photographed their engagement session at the estate last fall — this is something new for us — but you have to book your wedding there in order to have the e-session!

Of course, it was pouring rain in the morning and as the Irish say “it’s a good omen for it to rain on the wedding day.”  By the time that we arrived, the sun was peeking in and out of the clouds so as luck would have it.. we didn’t get a bit of rain!  But the grounds were really mucky so we kept to the groomed driveway and paths so that the girls wouldn’t lose their high heels.  The entire wedding party was a complete blast and just so much fun to work with.  Thanks again, everyone, for being such good sports.

I have so many favourites from Melissa & Jason’s very special day that it was difficult to pick just a few to share.  So, here a quick slideshow of just a few of them:

The Love Story of Melissa & Jason from NightinGail Photography on Vimeo.

Fabulous Vendors Chosen by Melissa & Jason:

Venue:  Belcroft Estates

Dress:  Maggie Sottero “Carrie” – Helen’s Bridal

Shoes:  Touch-ups Dyeable – The Shoe Company

Make-up Artist:  Jenn from Jenn’s Esthetic Escape – 705-796-0233

Hairdresser:  Vanessa Jardine, Envision Hair Studio, Barrie.

Groom’s Attire:  Collins Formalwear

Flowers:  Midvalley Gardens, Holland Landing – 905-775-2487

Officiant:  Rev. Stephen Ongo – 705-721-5922

Caterer:  John O’Brien, Wildwood Hospitality – email hidden; visit post for email; requires java script

Music/DJ:  Keep Them Dancing – Michael Bullock – 705-722-6469

Cake:  Cakes by Julie – Julie Harris – 705-718-1267, email hidden; visit post for email; requires java script