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Is it even possible to have a bad date at Terroni's?

Roisin and Joe, an incredibly adorable couple, had their first date at Terroni's. They knew they were a match right away -- they liked the same food, and they love the same restaurant. After countless - sometimes weekly- dates at Terroni, they knew they were set for life. 

It goes without saying, with such meaning held in one location, Terroni's was the obvious place for their engagement shoot!

 

This is the dish that sealed the deal:

I can't wait for November, you two!

Until then, as they say in Italia, Arrivederci miei amici!

Full Circle

It's all about circles and cycles these days.  

A couple of years ago I photographed Catherine's beautiful wedding. She is a very dear person to me -- my friend, client and yoga instructor.  In keeping with celebrating all the newbies in life, we decided to photograph her newest change -- her belly.

Since it is such a beautiful shape, we thought it only made sense to play with the shape and photograph all the curves.  She is a full circle. Might as well photograph her that way.

 

Of course I couldn't have everything be abstract!  Click here to see some fun portraits.

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Thank you Melissa + Randy.  We had a really great time with you yesterday!

(They celebrated at the new coach house, off the Church on Berkeley.  Quite possibly the coolest venue ever!)

The Chinese Olympians were saying that last Friday was the luckiest day of the year.  Indeed it was.  Miracles happened.  Even here in Canada.

Originally, Nadya and Mick were supposed to have their wedding on Aug 9.  About a month ago, their venue in Muskoka went belly-up.  Not a good thing for any couple planning a wedding, and certainly not for a couple like this one, where the entire groom's family were coming in from Ireland.

So, they kept the weekend date, but moved the wedding to Friday. 

Friday morning, we were devastated to hear that the forecast called for thunder storms.  Not a good thing for an outdoor ceremony.  

Hadn't this couple had enough bad luck?

Then, an hour before the ceremony, the clouds parted. No, not parted.  They dispersed. Just tickled the sky.  Low and behold, a stunning evening presented itself.  And with it, we had an amazing sunset photo-shoot. 

When it poured rain the next day on the 9th, I couldn't help but feel even more grateful.

Congratulations you two, you made it!!  And what a success it was, too!! 

Ok folks, this one goes out to my generous donors.  To support my participation in, and the possibility of, the Piga Picha Project at St. Clare's orphanage in Kenya, anyone who donated $100 receives an 11X14" print of a photo I took on the trip.

The time has come, to make your selection. 

(Click on each thumbnail to see a large version)

  

 

  

 

 

 

  

(You can also choose from my last two Kenya blogposts with pictures of orphanage children and streets of Kisumu.) 

If you are seeing this post and would like to participate and donate (like the other REALLY COOL PEOPLE), please do so by sending an e-mail money transfer to documentographer@gmail.com. Don't forget to include your mailing address to get a tax receipt, and your photo selection!

(Donations now go toward the exhibit of the orphan's photos, to help raise money for a new dormitory at the orphanage.  Right now they sleep 2, sometimes 3, to a cot.)

I have been looking forward to Bart & Emily's wedding since we had such a great time at theirengagement shoot on Centre Island in May. Actually, longer.  Since I first met them.  On the Subway, no less!  We clicked immediately, and have commented repeatedly to each other ever since, "I"m so glad we started talking that day..."

On July 12, Emily and Bart had a wonderful wedding at the house Bart grew up in. It was incredibly intimate, and very special to be in their home.  A perfect beginning to a rocking celebration at the Steamwhistle Brewery. 

Here are some (ok a lot) of selected pictures from the day...

 

Emily makes her own jewelry.  Isn't her necklace stunning?

 

 

The final stretch...

 

 

 

 

Oh and there's more.  If ALL these pics aren't enough, check out their slideshow here: www.documentographer.com/EmilyBart

Beautiful children.  Older than their years, and incredibly joyous at the same time.  I try to imagine the hardships experienced already in their young lives, and notice how they experience pure joy so easily.  It's like a dance they do, between the two extremes.  

As is found anywhere in the world, we have everything to learn from children. 

Since I returned home from Kenya on Thursday, a lot of people have asked about what Kisumu looked like, the town the TCP group completed our Piga Picha Project.  Hard to describe, I'm not going to lie.

I think it's easier just to show you some street shots.  

A key point you should know: most of these shots are were taken on one single street.  A lot of variety across one stretch of land, no?

n.b. There was much evidence of post-election violence around the city.  Usually shelled out storefronts, like in this picture above.

Happy, um, what holiday is this? Happy Civic Holiday!

I hope you are enjoying the sunshine like these people at Musselman's Lake!

(don't ask)

Put your best face forward

(Click image to see the larger collage)

Thank you Melissa + Randy.  We had a really great time with you yesterday!

(They celebrated at the new coach house, off the Church on Berkeley.  Quite possibly the coolest venue ever!)

08.08.08 really was the luckiest day

The Chinese Olympians were saying that last Friday was the luckiest day of the year.  Indeed it was.  Miracles happened.  Even here in Canada.

Originally, Nadya and Mick were supposed to have their wedding on Aug 9.  About a month ago, their venue in Muskoka went belly-up.  Not a good thing for any couple planning a wedding, and certainly not for a couple like this one, where the entire groom's family were coming in from Ireland.

So, they kept the weekend date, but moved the wedding to Friday. 

Friday morning, we were devastated to hear that the forecast called for thunder storms.  Not a good thing for an outdoor ceremony.  

Hadn't this couple had enough bad luck?

Then, an hour before the ceremony, the clouds parted. No, not parted.  They dispersed. Just tickled the sky.  Low and behold, a stunning evening presented itself.  And with it, we had an amazing sunset photo-shoot. 

When it poured rain the next day on the 9th, I couldn't help but feel even more grateful.

Congratulations you two, you made it!!  And what a success it was, too!! 

Pick a picture, any picture

Ok folks, this one goes out to my generous donors.  To support my participation in, and the possibility of, the Piga Picha Project at St. Clare's orphanage in Kenya, anyone who donated $100 receives an 11X14" print of a photo I took on the trip.

The time has come, to make your selection. 

(Click on each thumbnail to see a large version)

  

 

  

 

 

 

  

(You can also choose from my last two Kenya blogposts with pictures of orphanage children and streets of Kisumu.) 

If you are seeing this post and would like to participate and donate (like the other REALLY COOL PEOPLE), please do so by sending an e-mail money transfer to documentographer@gmail.com. Don't forget to include your mailing address to get a tax receipt, and your photo selection!

(Donations now go toward the exhibit of the orphan's photos, to help raise money for a new dormitory at the orphanage.  Right now they sleep 2, sometimes 3, to a cot.)

You had me at Hello

I have been looking forward to Bart & Emily's wedding since we had such a great time at theirengagement shoot on Centre Island in May. Actually, longer.  Since I first met them.  On the Subway, no less!  We clicked immediately, and have commented repeatedly to each other ever since, "I"m so glad we started talking that day..."

On July 12, Emily and Bart had a wonderful wedding at the house Bart grew up in. It was incredibly intimate, and very special to be in their home.  A perfect beginning to a rocking celebration at the Steamwhistle Brewery. 

Here are some (ok a lot) of selected pictures from the day...

 

Emily makes her own jewelry.  Isn't her necklace stunning?

 

 

The final stretch...

 

 

 

 

Oh and there's more.  If ALL these pics aren't enough, check out their slideshow here: www.documentographer.com/EmilyBart

What were the kids like there?

Beautiful children.  Older than their years, and incredibly joyous at the same time.  I try to imagine the hardships experienced already in their young lives, and notice how they experience pure joy so easily.  It's like a dance they do, between the two extremes.  

As is found anywhere in the world, we have everything to learn from children. 

What does Kisumu look like, anyway?

Since I returned home from Kenya on Thursday, a lot of people have asked about what Kisumu looked like, the town the TCP group completed our Piga Picha Project.  Hard to describe, I'm not going to lie.

I think it's easier just to show you some street shots.  

A key point you should know: most of these shots are were taken on one single street.  A lot of variety across one stretch of land, no?

n.b. There was much evidence of post-election violence around the city.  Usually shelled out storefronts, like in this picture above.

Happy Monday

Happy, um, what holiday is this? Happy Civic Holiday!

I hope you are enjoying the sunshine like these people at Musselman's Lake!

(don't ask)