The preparation of the bride - Wedding photographer Montreal's South Shore Rive Sud Estrie Cantons de l'Est Eastern Townships Marriages

One of the most intense glimpses into a wedding day are those moments right before it all actually starts. Behind the scenes, the culmination of months of planning is about to erupt, and the bride is playing the day out in her mind. She is at once calm and anxious; giddy and serene. She is ravishingly beautiful, and yet she cannot stop adjusting each and every finishing touch.

She is ready.

These lovebirds, on the anniversary of their engagement - Montreal's South Shore wedding photog de marriage Rive-Sud

Warmth. Sweetness. Lovely love. It was all in the air that day...

This barn location (Grange Manson Barn) in Magog had such an amazing rustic appeal. And I was swooning over the surrounding landscape, perfect for portraits of the newlyweds.

Happy together - Montreal's South Shore wedding photog in the Laurentians

What was supposed to be the cutest backyard wedding morphed into an indoor, cozy gathering of beloved friends and family for this beautiful twosome. Heavy rain had its say that day, but this couple came through all smiles, and we made the most of a pause in the wet weather for gorgeous outdoor captures. Enjoy...

Getting ceremonial on you all - Montreal's South Shore couples photographer

If you're a photographer, and plan to do only a couple of small weddings a season, do one just like this.

What I mean is, shoot for two of the nicest people you could meet. Make sure they're as smitten with one another as these two are. And while you're at it, have the whole thing happen outdoors.

You know, just a few minor requests. ;)

Wintry wedded bliss - Montreal's South Shore wedding photog marriage rive sud

So six months ago - Montreal's South Shore couples photographer

(Other possible titles for this post are Know thyself and Introducing my new watermark.)

My amazing friends renewed their vows last summer. (*sigh* I miss summer.)

I'm the girl who likes projects that can be finished in one sitting. I'll paint acrylic over oil on canvas any day...the waiting to dry alone drives me mad.

Right. Thus the Know thyself bit. I am at my very best on a small scale. So all the weddings I shoot are best to be kept to 3 or 4 hours. It's my niche, if you will.

You may have seen that last shot before from a previous post. Only, check out the new watermark. (Mmm...coffee...)

Here's to more happily ever after.