I love capturing emotion, happy, sad, a mixture of both, as long as it’s real, it’s amazing. I see light everywhere, pretty light, bad light, and wow-I-wish-I-had-my-camera-and-some-people- here-right-now! kind of light!(my husband can attest, I really do say this!) My style, constantly evolving, but always capturing that emotion, with a vintage feel. I get a lot of my inspiration from old movies. Marilyn, Bette, and even Elvis, they all knew how to move and hold their partner with a gentleness not found today. i love that. It is my greatest honour to capture memories of some of the most important moments in people’s lives. It is my goal to have clients for life, marriage through pregnancy, baby & family. I want to capture it all.
He is my muse. I don’t know what I will do when he is finally in school full time. Until then, I will photograph him every chance I get.
This one reminds me a lot of my old favourite from 3 years ago. The tables have turned and the girl is in school…
(I have this last one printed on a 30″x30″ canvas in my front hall. It’s one of the most favourite photos I have ever taken.
Story behind it… Ian was only allowed to have his soother at bed time. He wasn’t allowed to walk around with it, so it lived on his bed. Sometimes through the day he would want it, and would wander up to his room & find it. I wanted to practice capturing movement so I asked Brianna if she wanted to jump on my bed… and ummm ya she did! I was so focused on her, I didn’t even see him wander in… but doesn’t he look so guilty?? He knows he’s not supposed to have it. And his little blankie that he still sleeps with is in his other hand. So precious to me.
I had the incredible honour and priviledge to be included in Paul and Tracy’s wedding this past Tuesday down in Ocala Florida! First of all I think it was the coolest thing ever to have a wedding on a Tuesday! Secondly, the weather couldn’t have been more perfect!! I have known Tracy for 20 some years wow, time flies! So that made this wedding extra special to be photographing.
I havn’t really begun editing yet but coudln’t resist opening this one…
both are bike riders(yep Tracy has a Harley!!) Paul burst into an instant grin when he saw this custom bike… and with a little sweet talking from me, to the owner, I got him to plunk it out in some nice light and hopped on for some pics!
This pic is honestly straight out of my camera, no colour adjustments, the sky really was that blue! Even got a gull and the moon in there too!
Can’t wait to dive into the rest! Hope everyone has a great weekend!
February 26, 2010 - 11:47 amKim - What a cool shot Patti....I cannot wait to see more....Sounds like you had a blast and I am so darn jealous you got to enjoy a little florida sunshine!!!! I know these are ALL gonna ROCK...share more soon!!!!!
February 27, 2010 - 6:12 pmCheryl Johnson - wow - that looks like some wedding !!! can't wait to see the rest Patti
February 27, 2010 - 6:14 pmShannon - What a fun shot! I love how you incorporated something that means so much to them as part of the images.
March 1, 2010 - 12:46 pmElma - FLORIDA! Wow,how cool! Can't wait to see more!
March 2, 2010 - 11:20 pmTerry McKaig - What a fun prop for a wedding.......can't wait to see more!! Love this one!
March 3, 2010 - 2:25 pmKate - What a fabulous shot! Can't wait to see more!!!!
March 3, 2010 - 4:45 pmAmii - I'm sure he was in "hog heaven"...sorry, I had to say it! I love the look of total happiness on their faces!
I can’t even begin to tell you how cool(pun intended) that Sonia wanted to have her and Cory’s engagement photos done in the winter, with lots of snow… strangely it hasn’t done much snowing this winter, but we had a light dusting one night and Cory & Sonia were free to go so we worked that snow!! (more…)
Dan & Krysta-Lee’s wedding day had beautiful blue skies and bright sunshine, which is quite rare for Southern Ontario in January!! I had again expected there might be snow on the ground for their wedding photos, but it wasn’t meant to be. However the temperature(-14C/6F) (more…)
February 17, 2010 - 10:03 pmKrysta-Lee - Patti, they look amazing!!!! I can't stop staring at the second one.
February 18, 2010 - 2:16 amcindy - Beautiful! I love the tenderness of the 2nd image!
February 18, 2010 - 11:35 amKim - Patti. I love these. The second one is my favorite though...can't stop looking at it. GORGEOUS perspective and composition. Love them!!!!!
February 18, 2010 - 5:11 pmamanda - beautiful patti! love the 2nd one!
February 18, 2010 - 5:59 pmAmii - What a beautiful winter wedding! Love that first image!
February 18, 2010 - 6:15 pmShannon - Beautiful -- just beautiful.
February 22, 2010 - 5:15 pmElma - Love her hair and her cape! The 2nd is simple stunning.
Ok I have to admit I have been fully bitten by the Olympic bug! Even though it is in Canada, we’re no where close… but I feel as though we are crazily enough! I felt so much pride watching our athletes walking in during the opening ceremonies, and joy to see all the other countries present. Vancouver is playing host to the world and I think they’re doing an amazing job! Cudos to all who have done so much work organizing this!! (more…)
February 15, 2010 - 12:13 pmJen Harr - so cool...isn't it. I haven't been a big Olympic watcher in the past...but having fun showing the kids this winter.
February 16, 2010 - 3:00 amJ'Lynn - Love the shot of the flag, and your kiddos are adorable!!
February 16, 2010 - 10:21 amKim - SO AWESOME!!! I am an Olympic Addict, so I cannot imagine how exciting it must be for all of your right now....and if the US doesn't medal...I am all kinds of "GO CANADA!!!!!!" LOL! That flag shot ROCKS
February 16, 2010 - 4:22 pmShannon - These look so fun - I too am an Olympic addict - and have it on all the time.
February 16, 2010 - 5:46 pmamanda - little mooner! lol
very cool!
February 16, 2010 - 6:25 pmCheryl Johnson - we're cheering for Canada too :)
When Dan & Melissa booked me to photograph their wedding, I thought for sure in January there will be snow everywhere!! Much to our surprise we were snowless, but still a beautiful & intimate winter wedding with so many unique details. The ceremony took place at archeo trattoria, who never disappoint not only in their super warm environment, but the food is amazing and so are all the people who work there!! (more…)
February 9, 2010 - 12:15 pmMel Murray - These are amazing. Thank you so much Patti, I really hope we get to work together again in the future!
February 9, 2010 - 3:03 pmAlana D. - Can't wait to see the rest - these are lovely!!
February 9, 2010 - 3:17 pmamanda - Awesome Patti! Lovin' the ink! :)
February 9, 2010 - 4:52 pmKate - Beautiful shots Patti!!! They are all wonderful but I ADORE the one you called your favorite! FABULOUS!!!
February 9, 2010 - 8:05 pmCheryl Johnson - Bride's tat is amazing. Pictures look like something straight out of the pages of high fashion magazine - love your work
February 9, 2010 - 11:12 pmMarta - Wonderful job Patti!!! You captured their special moments beautifully ;-)
February 10, 2010 - 2:00 amTerry McKaig - Beautiful work Patti!!!
February 10, 2010 - 2:45 amPatti - Beautiful imagery. Love her tattoo!
February 10, 2010 - 12:21 pmElma - You get to shoot the BEST weddings. Love 'em
February 10, 2010 - 5:04 pmJen Harr - stunning, Patti! Love the whole look of the couple & your pp...fabulous shots!
February 11, 2010 - 9:30 amShannon - What beautiful wedding images - they are such a happy couple! How lucky are they to have you capture their day.
February 11, 2010 - 11:11 pmAmii - Wow! I don't know what else to say! First off, the brides tattoo is AWESOME! And these images are amazing...LOVE that pic of the bride peaking over the groom. Gah! Amazing.
February 14, 2010 - 3:00 pmMichelle - Hello Miss Patti. Beautiful images. I have the same favorite as you but they are all great.
February 14, 2010 - 9:45 pmShannon Pratt - Beautiful Patti, I love the emotion you have captured. That last one is stunning.
February 15, 2010 - 9:55 amSarah Goblot - What wonderful images and such a stylish couple. I love the ink!
February 17, 2010 - 1:42 amJ'Lynn - Wow patti these are all just stunning!
Christine & Marius planned for their wedding in January hoping for a winter wonderland. Our weather was unseasonably warm that day, which unfortunately meant no snow, but also allowed for slightly chilly photos instead of unbearably freezing photos. (more…)
Ok for today’s mine on Monday I had it all planned out. The girl went skating with her school last week and I got some adorable shots with my iphone…. apparently the quality sucks rocks though, no flash, crummy rink lights…. sooooo I opted to keep that one a personal memory and have uploaded some quality iphone video footage this week of my joke telling kids.
I hate the way my voice sounds… so please excuse what a dork I sound like!
This weekend marked the beginning of the 2010 wedding season for me, which I have to admit I was thrilled I wasn’t stuck in a blizzard travelling to Toronto! The unseasonably mild weather apparently also struck a chord in my boy who insisted that I needed some pink tulips which were waiting for me upon my return from wedding number 1 this weekend. (more…)
January 25, 2010 - 4:41 pmCheryl Johnson - good to see he takes after his Mum - love your processing
January 25, 2010 - 4:45 pmDeanna - Love the tulip shots and "I" is such a cutie as always!
January 25, 2010 - 6:13 pmKylie - He is so cute PAtti! LOVE the chimping! Your shots aren't too bad either!!!
January 25, 2010 - 9:18 pmElma - I'm seriously impressed by those tulip images and his camera!
January 26, 2010 - 7:16 amKim - I love him in his PJs with his little fisher price camera (we have those too!!) what fun...and those memories are priceless!!!!!!! Love the tulips the texture is gorgeous!
January 26, 2010 - 1:51 pmSarah Goblot - So fun! Great photographer (and you aren't so bad yourself!)
I used to dislike tulips intensely. I love them now. :)
January 26, 2010 - 7:04 pmamanda - love that he's your little muse!
So cute! so fun!
January 26, 2010 - 8:45 pmDenise Snyder - What an adorable little man you have! I love that he is a photographer too! And your tulips - stunning!!!
January 27, 2010 - 10:04 pmShannon - Love the tulip images, and the one's of your son are adorable. He is watching what you do, we have that same camera too!
January 29, 2010 - 2:14 pmAmii - Oh, so sweet! Love your tulips...makes me long for spring!
January 31, 2010 - 10:18 amKate - He looks so darling in his pj's!!! Love your tulip shots!!! Spring? Where are you?? LOL!
February 1, 2010 - 12:27 amShannon Pratt - This is so adorable Patti. Love the Tulip photo's too.
February 1, 2010 - 1:58 pmKrysta-Lee - So cute! I love that he has his own little digital camera!!
January 19, 2010 - 12:04 amSarah Goblot - These are just gorgeous!
January 19, 2010 - 12:12 amShannon - These are beautiful, you have a great use of light in all of them.
January 19, 2010 - 8:45 amErin - Gorgeous as usual Patti.
January 20, 2010 - 12:30 amElma - You are becoming a real master of light!
January 20, 2010 - 2:02 pmAmii - Ooh, love the third to last image...beautiful work!
January 20, 2010 - 9:28 pmKim - Patti.....WOW these are stunning! What a gorgeous mother to be. You really nailed this session....some of my favorite maternity shots I have seen in a long time. I adore them!
January 21, 2010 - 5:34 pmJen Harr - STUNNING! How cute are they....man, she's beautiful. These are unique in that you used the space there creatively w/ telling a story in the images...so fun! Some of my favorites lately too.
January 22, 2010 - 9:43 pmTracey - Beautiful! Very sophisticated. :)
January 25, 2010 - 2:01 amTerry McKaig - Patty, these are beautiful!! I love the light, the poses....everything!!
January 25, 2010 - 10:27 amKate - These are beautiful Patti!!!!
February 2, 2010 - 1:26 amMichelle - Love them Patti, such a refreshing look at maternity. These are images that every single pregnant woman should have and would love forever.
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