Spoiler alert — she says yes. Congrats to Brent & Susan for their recent engagement. :) In this post, I want to discuss preparing for proposal photos, my brush with Murphy’s Law, and how I came so close to missing this shot. If you’re a photographer, read up! It could happen to you.
Preparing for my First Trip to Vietnam
How does a Vietnamese-Canadian prepare for his first trip to Vietnam?
For Those Who Don’t Like Typical Couples Photos
In this post, I’ll talk about my transition from traditional couples / engagement photography towards something more real and authentic.
Fall Wedding in Mont Gabriel
Holy crap. What a fun wedding! Since the beginning of Jen and Josh’s relationship when they met via the McGill Outdoors Club, nature has always been a big theme, and it definitely showed in their beautiful fall wedding in Mont Gabriel, just an hour away from Montreal.
On Actors' and Actresses' Headshots
I was going through the photos of a recent headshot session when a huge revelation hit me:
When it comes to acting headshots, neither the actors’ nor the photographers’ opinion / style / taste matter.
Wedding in Fritz Community Centre | Baie d’Urfe
I really wish I had more weddings in the Montreal West Island! Last weekend, I photographed Amanda and Jordan at the Fritz Community Centre in Baie d’Urfe, right by the water and the Lakeshore road, a perfect spot for the two nature lovers.
Wedding at the Espace Rive-Sud in Laprairie
He works at Banque Nationale, she works at RBC.That’s how the story of Romeo and Juliet begins, right?
Tips from a Wedding Photographer: How to Catch the Bouquet / Garter
For a few seconds, the spotlight could shine away from the bride and groom and find you, sweaty and triumphant, with the bouquet or the garter in your hands. Think of the glory. The fame. The wealth. And for the superstitious, think of the future spouse that this bouquet or garter guarantees you. So how does one catch it? Where should you stand?
Wedding in Marche Bonsecours and… McDonald’s?
Even though I had already photographed a wedding in Marché Bonsecours, they had a bunch of things I had never experienced before, from the Chinese tea ceremony and the two massive roasted pigs, to a game of flip cup in the middle of the reception and some good old K-Ci & JoJo.
Outtakes
These won't make it in my portrait portfolio, but I love them nonetheless! I think they deserve a page!