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What photographers do at your wedding when you’re not looking

Neil November 20th, 2008

What does your photographer do when you’re not looking?

Take silly pictures…

What would you do?

Aw, my long arm technique needs work - can’t get our faces in focus!

International men of mystery, the Ontario Place pavillions do look like something out of a mid 70’s James Bond film.

So we better act the part!

And turn it into a fight scene on the precipitous edge where only the strong survive the sunset.

Or maybe it’s a kung-fu movie, who knows - after working a wedding for 8 hours your minds a little bent.

Ok but just in-case this is the first time you’ve met me or Amish - take a look at what I shot that day, and here’s a few of Amish’s images if you’re looking for a Toronto area wedding photographer. Just moment’s before our silliness:
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I like the little things.

liesl October 9th, 2008

Observing is one of my favorite pastimes. I am so fortunate to be a photographer, these two things go hand in hand. I love how naturally elegant a bride is when she holds her veil over her arm.

I like how the blue light in the kitchen contrasts with her pink toenail polish.

I adore how the mother starts crying when she is simply explaining how easily she has been crying of late.

I like witnessing people open tender cards.

And I LOVE capturing the fun expressions a bride may make moments before opening a new pair of diamond earrings . . .

I like seeing reflections in wood.

I love how nervous guys can be with a woman photographer around. No matter how small and quiet I may be.

I love how poised a bride can be, just before her ceremony.

I adore fathers with their daughters, nothing is more precious. I also like coordinators who try to hide behind brides, it’s so amusing.

I love green, there can never be too much of it.

Kisses that are overpowered by ear to ear smiles.

I like grooms that cannot stop kissing.

And brides that cannot stop smiling.

I love it when the light is playful.

And when the windows play along.

I adore that no matter what crazy expressions are made during an emotional toast, it will always seem beautiful to me.

I love couples that hold hands.

And enjoy the sunset.

Yes, I like all those little things. And that is why I LOVE photographing weddings.

Amanda & Ryan, thank you so much for letting me observe all those little things that I love so much! You two were wonderful hosts!

-Liesl Cowley

Alternative senior portraits: guys

Neil September 30th, 2008

Are you looking for something different in senior portraits?

Charlotte NC alternative senior portraits : male, boys, guys, dirtbike

Then get on your dirt-bike and let’s rock you some cool images!

The face of God smiles on me

Neil August 2nd, 2008

“Hey Neil - were the pictures good?”

“um, aaah, well….the face of God smiled on me”

I can’t really explain it any other way…in case you were wondering what I was doing earlier tonight.

We had to tolerate thunderstorm downpours - but we got to receive the blessings of the August sunset. If you’re planning an August wedding in Upstate New York be sure to plan some time for sunset portraits.