Contact me to find out if I am available to photograph your wedding day in Chatham.
Let’s make your wedding photography beautiful!
With over 15 years of wedding photography experience in Chatham and the surrounding areas, I am excited to capture your wedding in stunning detail!
During our initial meeting we’ll discuss your wedding photography from my office located in Downtown Chatham. Or, we can meet at your home if preferred. I plan out every wedding that I photograph in Chatham by putting together a schedule to ensure your photography is comfortably timed around the happenings of your day. Your wedding photography schedule will detail your events, times, contact numbers, addresses and any requirements that you may have. We’ll set a second meeting to confirm your photography schedule a couple of weeks before your wedding day arrives where we put together a list of family group shots that you require, and make sure everything is perfect.
How your wedding photography will unfold…
For most of your wedding day I work behind the scenes, looking for those little moments that I believe should be captured. Having photographed hundreds of weddings in Chatham – you’re in good hands.
The morning of
The first half an hour of your wedding day usually begins with capturing the details… the wedding dress, shoes, floral arrangements, jewellery and gifts. My focus then shifts to photograph the wedding party candidly, where I capture photos that show you and your loved ones getting ready. We then move on to capture portraits of everyone, group shots and beautiful photos of the bride in her wedding dress (posed and un-posed) and the groom preparing for the day.
Photographing the wedding ceremony
Chatham-Kent is home to so many gorgeous wedding ceremony locations! I arrive at the ceremony half an hour before the ceremony begins to photograph the guests arriving, the ceremony location, the groom as he waits, seated guests, candid shots, and wait for the bride to walk down the isle. The ceremony is photographed from all angles and key moments are captured including the ring exchange, exchange of vowels, and the first kiss! I also capture the reactions from family and loved ones during these key moments, so that when you look back at your wedding photography, it tells the perfect story of your day.
Family group shots & wedding party photos
After the ceremony I photograph family group shots, followed by wedding party photos and finish with exceptional posed photos and candids of the bride and groom. We then head to the wedding reception where you will make your entrance and photography continues, with more candid photographs throughout the evening.
Photographing the wedding reception
Your first dance will be photographed beautifully by using a technique called ‘backlighting’ to add glamourous lighting behind you which will help to ensure the first dance photographs look magical. I then photograph the speeches, and your guest and family reactions to your speeches. I photograph all of the happenings that unfold at your Chatham wedding such as cake cutting and guests having fun and dancing the night away. Usually, I end the evening with a carefully posed night shot depending on the wedding package that you have chosen.
Photo editing and airbrushing
All of my Chatham weddings are edited in a bright, clean and authentic manner. Each photograph is edited by hand, and close up photographs are airbrushed softly, to remove blemishes, oily skin, fine lines and wrinkles (with your permission) to help your finished photographs shine.
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If you are interested in booking me as your wedding photographer in Chatham, please contact me to confirm my availability for your wedding date.
Wedding Portfolio
Bride and groom going for a kiss on their wedding day. The first wedding photo that we captured in Chatham!
Bride and groom going for a kiss on their wedding day. The first wedding photo that we captured in Chatham!
professional wedding photograph of bride standing in archway in Chatham, Ontario
professional wedding photograph of bride standing in archway in Chatham, Ontario
parents of the bride dancing at the wedding reception in Chatham
parents of the bride dancing at the wedding reception in Chatham
Wedding photo taken at night, with bokeh, photographed at Tecumseh Park
Wedding photo taken at night, with bokeh, photographed at Tecumseh Park
bridesmaids and bride standing pushing flowers together at the links of kent wedding venue in Chatham
bridesmaids and bride standing pushing flowers together at the links of kent wedding venue in Chatham
Bride posing in a bathtub in a Chatham hotel on the day of her wedding
Bride posing in a bathtub in a Chatham hotel on the day of her wedding
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Mark-&-Jennifer-Wedding-Day-501
Posed photo on wedding day in Chatham
Posed photo on wedding day in Chatham
Bride and groom at night backlit Chatham
Bride and groom at night backlit Chatham
bride sitting on a bed looking beautiful in Chatham Ontario at the Retro Suites Hotel
bride sitting on a bed looking beautiful in Chatham Ontario at the Retro Suites Hotel
Close up photo of wedding rings
Close up photo of wedding rings
Photograph of bride and groom dancing at night
Photograph of bride and groom dancing at night
groom dancing with his mother in Chatham at a wedding venue
groom dancing with his mother in Chatham at a wedding venue
brides father hugging his daughter (just married) in Chatham in the evening
brides father hugging his daughter (just married) in Chatham in the evening
bride and groom in a classic car on their wedding day
bride and groom in a classic car on their wedding day
bride and groom just married! photographed from behind to show guests in background
bride and groom just married! photographed from behind to show guests in background
Wedding party guests goofing around and having fun in Chatham
Wedding party guests goofing around and having fun in Chatham
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Mark-&-Jennifer-Wedding-Day-490
bride and groom kissing in a stone arbor in Chatham (photo taken at the links of kent)
bride and groom kissing in a stone arbor in Chatham (photo taken at the links of kent)
bride being dipped in her dress on a bridge in a golf course in Chatham, Ontario
bride being dipped in her dress on a bridge in a golf course in Chatham, Ontario
bridal party with flowers photographed in Chatham
bridal party with flowers photographed in Chatham
bride and groom at the retrosuites on wedding day
bride and groom at the retrosuites on wedding day
wedding party with their hands up in the air at the links of kent wedding venue in chatham
wedding party with their hands up in the air at the links of kent wedding venue in chatham
bride a the ceremony reading her vowels to the groom in Chatham
bride a the ceremony reading her vowels to the groom in Chatham
Lauren and Steve on their wedding day 2022 Chatham Ontario
Lauren and Steve on their wedding day 2022 Chatham Ontario
candid close up shot of wedding ring being placed on the brides hand by the groom
candid close up shot of wedding ring being placed on the brides hand by the groom
backlit photo of bride and groom at night under the stars (after wedding ceremony had ended)
backlit photo of bride and groom at night under the stars (after wedding ceremony had ended)
back of brides wedding dress
back of brides wedding dress
bride and brides mother looking at one another smiling
bride and brides mother looking at one another smiling
Photograph of bride and groom kissing in nature in Chatham Ontario
Photograph of bride and groom kissing in nature in Chatham Ontario
bridesmaids cheering with glasses
bridesmaids cheering with glasses
dancing at the wedding reception in Chatham
dancing at the wedding reception in Chatham
wedding rings in the grooms hands in Chatham at a hotel
wedding rings in the grooms hands in Chatham at a hotel
bride enjoying herself, sitting on a bed in her beautiful wedding dress in Chatham
bride enjoying herself, sitting on a bed in her beautiful wedding dress in Chatham
Bride hugging her father
Bride hugging her father
bridesmaids walking at Tecumseh Park in Chatham on wedding day
bridesmaids walking at Tecumseh Park in Chatham on wedding day
heather and dan wedding day at CM Wilson in Chatham
heather and dan wedding day at CM Wilson in Chatham
Joel and Christine’s wedding, the brides sitting down before the wedding commences
Joel and Christine’s wedding, the brides sitting down before the wedding commences
Lord of the rings style wedding ring photograph in Chatham
Lord of the rings style wedding ring photograph in Chatham
Wedding couple at Mud Creek in Chatham-Kent
Wedding couple at Mud Creek in Chatham-Kent
bride being dipped by the groom, at a beautiful location called Maple Leaf Cemetery in Chatham
bride being dipped by the groom, at a beautiful location called Maple Leaf Cemetery in Chatham
bride enjoying herself, sitting on a bed in her beautiful wedding dress in Chatham
bride enjoying herself, sitting on a bed in her beautiful wedding dress in Chatham
bride and groom after the wedding ceremony at the links of kent, with a flash behind them to add drama to the bride and groom
bride and groom after the wedding ceremony at the links of kent, with a flash behind them to add drama to the bride and groom
Wedding Bridal Party Shot standing on path outside cemetery
Wedding Bridal Party Shot standing on path outside cemetery
Bride and groom during first dance
Bride and groom during first dance
Group shot of wedding party at the links of kent
Group shot of wedding party at the links of kent
Bride walking up the stairs at the Retro Suites showing off her wedding dress in Chatham
Bride walking up the stairs at the Retro Suites showing off her wedding dress in Chatham
bride standing in front of mirror
bride standing in front of mirror
bride looking in the mirror on her wedding day
bride looking in the mirror on her wedding day
Bride looking down at shoulder (posed in Chatham)
Bride looking down at shoulder (posed in Chatham)
Close up / Macro photograph of wedding flower – a rose
Close up / Macro photograph of wedding flower – a rose
large group shot of wedding guests shot at Thames Grove in Chatham Ontario
large group shot of wedding guests shot at Thames Grove in Chatham Ontario
Bouquet of wedding flowers
Bouquet of wedding flowers
bride and groom walking hand in hand
bride and groom walking hand in hand
Macro photograph of wedding rings (a close up)
Macro photograph of wedding rings (a close up)
Bride and groom kissing intimately in Chatham Ontario
Bride and groom kissing intimately in Chatham Ontario
wedding couple photo
wedding couple photo
Happy bride in Chatham at home before the ceremony
Happy bride in Chatham at home before the ceremony
Close up of wedding bouquet – a white rose
Close up of wedding bouquet – a white rose
bride with a flash behind her, adding glamour to her hair on wedding day
bride with a flash behind her, adding glamour to her hair on wedding day
bride and groom just married
bride and groom just married
brides shoes making a heart shape (photographing the details)
brides shoes making a heart shape (photographing the details)
Wedding Couple standing in front of bridge
Wedding Couple standing in front of bridge
Cheryl-&-Jake-Wedding Day in Chatham (CM Wilson Conservation)
Cheryl-&-Jake-Wedding Day in Chatham (CM Wilson Conservation)
close up of wedding ring and smiling bride behind (photographed at Maple Leaf Cemetary)
close up of wedding ring and smiling bride behind (photographed at Maple Leaf Cemetary)
wedding dress hanging in front of mirror
wedding dress hanging in front of mirror
wedding day outdoor wedding (backyard wedding photo)
wedding day outdoor wedding (backyard wedding photo)
wedding day photo standing in the rain
wedding day photo standing in the rain
groomsmen walking toward camera in Chatham
groomsmen walking toward camera in Chatham
bridal party at wedding reception in Chatham
bridal party at wedding reception in Chatham
brides mother helping the bride with her jewelry
brides mother helping the bride with her jewelry
bride and groom standing under willow tree
bride and groom standing under willow tree
bride having her makeup done by a makeup artist
bride having her makeup done by a makeup artist
Bride and groom in Chatham Ontario
Bride and groom in Chatham Ontario
wedding rings in grooms hand chatham church
wedding rings in grooms hand chatham church
bride and groom standing under a tree in Chatham
bride and groom standing under a tree in Chatham
close up of brides hair
close up of brides hair
bride and groom kissing
bride and groom kissing
wedding dress close up (macro photograph)
wedding dress close up (macro photograph)
Retrosuites wedding phototograph
Retrosuites wedding phototograph
Restrosuites wedding photo
Restrosuites wedding photo
Bride and groom framed by children (Chatham wedding)
Bride and groom framed by children (Chatham wedding)
Bride getting ready on wedding day in Chatham
Bride getting ready on wedding day in Chatham
wedding-photographer-chatham bride standing
wedding-photographer-chatham bride standing
wedding photo of bride and groom
wedding photo of bride and groom
bride looking at herself in the mirror (getting ready for the day)
bride looking at herself in the mirror (getting ready for the day)
bride and groom embracing
bride and groom embracing
First dance on wedding day at golf course reception
First dance on wedding day at golf course reception