It's because of you...

It's because of you that 2012 has been such a successful year. I love you all as clients but most of all friends and some have even become family.

Thank you for an amazing journey. Happy Holidays to you and your families.

xo

Wendy

Hamilton Halton Weddings

I submitted a photo along with a lot of other photographers for the cover of Hamilton Halton Wedding magazine. My photo didn't make the cover but it did make the top ten with Tara & Tony's Ancaster Old Mill wedding.

To see the photos, click here and scroll down.

In the meantime, I did a small shoot today for my soul and tested out a fun new logo made for me by my friend and the ever so talented Natalie.

xo

Amy & Kate

My first real job in Toronto. Ten years ago. Amy came to greet my in the lobby and we started to laugh because we had the exact same hair cut. We both went to Brock. People thought the interview was rigged. Turned out we just had a lot in common. She left the company after two weeks and we never really kept in touch until recently. Michael and I showed up to her beautiful Toronto home yesterday and were greeted with a glass of wine and that same warm smile I remember. She was just as beautiful and successful as I remembered.

We had a photo shoot with Amy and her sister Kate yesterday and a two hour session turned into twelve. We literally got home at midnight and had so much fun reminiscing. So many laughs. So much to share. I think her parents will really be surprised with the print they will give to them at Christmas.

I literally make a fool out of myself during photo shoots sometimes...especially when people are not comfortable in front of the camera...but it's so worth it. And we've mastered the trick of finding the best light. Amy was hesitant to photograph in her washroom but we convinced her the gorgeous skylight and white reflecting walls would make for beautiful portrait light. Her and her sister are single...yet another pair that I have found who are gorgeous, smart, kind, successful and put together...and not having much luck in the dating department. I just don't understand it.

What an amazing way to end off my year of shooting! Love you girls!

I am done work for the year and looking forward to a relaxing weekend at the Pillar & Post with my mom for some R&R, shopping and catching up.

Happy Holidays everyone!!

xo

Wendy

Baby Luca to big brother Mateo

A chilly  maternity session this morning by the lake with Alyssa, Jorge and baby to be Luca; little brother to Mateo, spelled with one T in Guatemelan culture.

Isn't she a smoke show?

More to come.

I'm going to admit it. 2012 is honestly going to be tough to top. The people we have been fortunate enough to meet and work with have honestly changed my world forever.  More to come on this weekend's beautiful festivities and fun. Looking forward to partnering with Dave Tebbutt next year for packages including photography + cinema. Lots of exciting changes to come.

For now, a huge congratulations to Casey and Jen on their amazing wedding weekend in Niagara. A gushing blog post to follow this week.

Love,

Wendy

A year in review...almost.

We had our clients turned friends over last night until two in the morning, watching their slideshow of photos and drinking champagne with fruit. 2012 has been so great to Michael and I, specifically in business. There are some new and exciting plans and dreams in the works for next year but for now, we embark to Niagara for our final wedding of the year. I feel blessed every day for what I do, the clients and friends we have met and the army of support we have been given from our family, clients, colleagues and friends. We love you.

Have a great weekend!

Love,

Wendy

By way of virtue

A blog post at a fitting time of the year....how to not be a selfish mofo collecting things for yourselves, and instead leave a lasting impression of kindness. Written by my wedding planner Mary.

Virtuous, indeed.

xo

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