Secret Models?

They told me they had never modeled before, but from these pictures, I would swear they both have had long and successful careers as models!

Kirsten, Shadi and I met for their engagement session a few weeks ago and we drove to downtown Ottawa for the shoot. I love shooting in downtown Ottawa because there are so many different places to photograph in that look so different – it makes for a very diverse session.

Kirsten and Shadi are the best kind of people, in my mind. They are fun and sarcastic while still being so geniune. The two have the most amazing bond and just emanate love for each other which I think is so wonderful.

Currently, Kirsten is living in Calgary, while Shadi is in Ottawa. I don’t know how they do it – I miss Thomas if he’s working for the evening (I know, I’m completely lame! haha). These two have such an amazing connection that even though it’s difficult, I know that they’ll pull through it. Kirsten is moving back soon and I know they are counting the days.

Then they will be counting the days until their wedding! I, for one, cannot wait to spend the day documenting their wedding and I am so honoured that they chose me to be their wedding photographer. Their wedding is in October and all three of us are excited about the photos having a completely different feel than their Spring-green engagement pictures. Everyone keep your fingers crossed for beautiful fall colours in early October this year!

Kirsten and Shadi, I hope you love your photos as much as I loved taking them. And thank you for telling me what public water fountains are really used for…. *shudders*

And without further adieu, may I present; Kirsten and Shadi in love (and also, who I am convinced are secret models).

Shadi designed Kirsten’s engagement ring which is so amazing.

Shadi had been working earlier that day, finishing up laying the pavement in this parking garage. We thought it would be fun to take a few shots down there, not only to capture their relationship, but to document his awesome pavement laying skills!

Shadi has an amazing car. Now I am by far the worlds least educated person on the subject of cars, but I know when one is smoking hot, and this car is smoking hot! Almost as smokin as the two posing with it!

Smooch!

Have a wonderful day,

Liz – Contact Me, I would love to speak with you!

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I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends

There are some people you are just drawn to in life. People who are warm, caring and immensely fun to be around. Katie and Adam are of this sort of people.

I am friends with Katie, but had not met Adam until the shoot. I’d heard stories about how wonderful he was and the stories definitely did not disappoint. Not only was he great in front of the camera, but when he heard that we needed a place inside to shoot because the weather was turning, he, without hesitation, offered to open the bar at the Embassy Hotel and Suites in Ottawa where he is the bar manager. Amazing! Adam to the rescue!! After a few quick calls to check with the suits, it was oked and we were on our way! It is times like these that I am reminded of the good in people, the willingness to help someone else out and that makes me very happy.

The bar was a perfect location to shoot in and it worked out great. The bar at the Embassy Hotel and Suites in Ottawa is definitely worth seeing. The walls are lined with books and it has such great atmosphere that I must go back when it is open and I am not shooting.

Thank you very much to Katie and Adam for both modelling, and saving the day. I owe you one!

Some love in the park.

Nice and moody, inside the bar at the Embassy Hotel and Suites in Ottawa

Thank you also goes out to Rowena and Amna for helping me set up this shot, and to Jen for providing my rim lighting by hiding behind Katie and Adam with a speedlight!

If you are visiting Ottawa and need a place to stay, please check out this amazing hotel!
Embassy Hotel & Suites
25 Cartier Street
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2P 1J2
Phone: (613) 237-2111
Reservations: (800) 661-5495

Have a wonderful day,

Liz – Contact Me, I would love to speak with you!

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Happiness Walks on Busy Feet

I am happiest when I am busy, hence the blog title of this post. As the weather gets warmer (recently: a lot warmer!!) and as our wedding season kicks into high gear, our blogging will become a little less frequent. We are busy and I am loving it!

Don’t worry, we will still be blogging all of our sessions, but they may come at you all at once instead of nicely spaced apart. I have quite a few sessions that need to be blogged so those will be going live in the next week or so, including a funtastic shoot I did with Jane a few weeks ago!

Since posts are just plain boring without a photo, here is one from a wedding reception I photographed last weekend. Disclaimer: objects in photo may appear larger than actual size.

A bee is never as busy as it seems; it’s just that it can’t buzz any slower.

Have a wonderful day,

Liz – Contact Me, I would love to speak with you!

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Pampered Puppy Dog Product Reviews

I am so excited to tell you about something I’ve been working hard at this month: the Pampered Puppy Product Reviews! I was approached by Pampered Puppy a few months ago about doing the product reviews for June and July and I jumped at the chance. It was such fun and Paddington and Corduroy loved trying out the products and posing for the pictures.

We reviewed four products this month and you can head on over to the Pampered Puppy website to see them.

I also have a lovely ad on the home page of the site which I am very excited about.

Have a wonderful day,

Liz – Contact Me, I would love to speak with you!

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