Jeannine & Steve

Jeannine and Steve's wedding on August 1 was the first wedding I've ever done where I didn't know anybody: not the bride, not the groom, not the wedding party, not a single guest. I thought that would make me more nervous, but everyone seemed so relaxed, it was hard not to fall right into step!

And speaking of step...

One of my own little secrets about this wedding was my back-up camera. I shot the ceremony mainly with my DiMage A2, which had become like an extension of my body after all the shooting I've done with it. For the posed shots, however, when I had a bit of time to think, I broke out the T1i, which I casually didn't mention I'd only bought days before!

Jeannine was walked down the aisle by her beautiful mom.

And Steve seemed very happy to see them!

The chapel was tiny and intimate, and the altar was lit by a huge window and a few well-placed ceiling lights. Perfect.

After some limousine mechanical setbacks and a minor broken glass incident, we found ourselves at Halifax's beautiful Public Gardens for some fun and formal shots.

Jeannine wanted a shot with all of her nieces and nephews. I thought, "oh boy, a bunch of teenagers? This is going to be trouble" but told them all to pile up around this huge tree.
I swear, this is exactly where they stood. I didn't have to move a single body, or pose a single limb.

Sweet.

I love, love, LOVE this one of Jeannine and her girls, who were all about swinging on lamp posts and striking catwalk poses for me in the park.

The drive from the park to the waterfront where the reception was to be held brought another pleasant surprise. I had completely forgotten that August 1 is a civic holiday in Halifax.... a civic holiday with FIREWORKS.
I probably came near to causing an accident when the radio announcer broadcast his reminder. I couldn't wait to get to the new mister and missus and beg and plead with them to PLEASE let me get some fireworks shots!!! Fortunately, they were all for it and there was no embarrassing begging needed. What a fantastic way to end a night... and kick off a whole new beginning!

Thanks so much Jeannine and Steve for letting me be such a big part of your special day! All the best for many long years of happiness to come. :)