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Victoria & Benoit’s June Wedding

Victoria & Benoit are yet another great couple that I was lucky enough to shoot their wedding. This wedding was particularly fun because there were 2 other couples in attendance whose weddings I also shot last year. From the Westin, to Paroisse Saint-François d’Assise, and finally the NAC, it was a prefect day all the way through.  Have a look at my favorites…

Go HERE to see the whole online gallery (password required from Victoria & Benoit)

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Holly & Mark in Merrickville

Last summer I photographed Holly and Mark’s engagement portraits so I had a long wait for the wedding. I think the wait was worth it! Here are a few of my favorites…

Go HERE to see the whole online gallery (password required from Holly & Mark)

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June 29, 2009 - 9:28 pm Jennifer - Very nice & unique. Love it. Holly you look absolutely beautiful and Mark, you don't look so bad yourself. Pretty hot couple.

Engagement Portraits for Carly and Jaime

Late last week Carly, Jaime, furry friend, and I enjoyed the sunset close to the Ottawa River.  In a few more weeks I’ll be capturing an even more beautiful day with them dowtown. Can’t wait!

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Chrissy & Chris get hitched…

Last week, I spent a day with Christina and Chris. Unlike a lot of the recent weather we have been having, we had a perfect sunny, warm day. I don’t think that the weather would have made any difference to these two who were nothing but sunny and warm themselves! Take a look at some of my favorites.

Go HERE to see the whole online gallery (password required from Chrissy & Chris)

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June 1, 2009 - 2:04 pm The Wedding Times » Chrissy & Chris get hitched… - [...] Last week, I spent a day with Christine and Chris. Unlike a lot of the recent weather we have been having, we had a perfect sunny, warm day. I don’t the weather would have made any difference to these two who were nothing but sunny and warm themselves! Take a look at some of my favorites. Go HERE to see the whole online gallery (password required from Chrissy & Chris) Source: http://www.photovanbeek.com/blog/?p=2038 [...]

Mug shots!

If there’s one thing that I like, it’s someone with a sense of humour. Even better is a whole family with the same  sense of humour. It’s not often that I have to tell my portrait clients to look as bad as possible. It just so happens that this very same family were my very first wedding clients waaaay back when…

This group of shots will be hanging by the front door of their house. Names have been removed to protect the innocent  :-)

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Jami & Lucas - Engagement Portraits

Last Friday I spent some time with Jami & Lucas for their engagement portraits. Hailing from Hamilton, they made the journey for the shoot and a race on Sunday in the half marathon. Here is a sample of some of my favorites.

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May 26, 2009 - 2:04 pm The Wedding Times » Jami & Lucas - Engagement Portraits - [...] Last Friday I spent some time with Jami & Lucas for their engagement portraits. Hailing from Hamilton, they made the journey for the shoot and a race on Sunday in the half marathon. Here is a sample of some of my favorites. The very spot where Jami and Lucas got engaged! Source: http://www.photovanbeek.com/blog/?p=2023 [...]

A spring family portrait

Last week I spent some time on a cool spring morning with the Black family. It was one of those shoots where everything just goes right. Here are a few of my favorites.

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May 19, 2009 - 7:57 pm jen - Beeker -- these pics are super great. You are good, but that little cutie doesn't hurt.

Sheila & Pran’s Hilton Lac Leamy Wedding

Last weekend started off the summer wedding season which will continue until the end of October. If I had to pick a wedding to kick things off, this would surely be it. From the fantastic colours and tradition of a full Hindu wedding, the location of the Hilton Lac Leamy, and one of the coolest couples I can imagine, the day was about as good as it gets. Check out my favorites below…

Go HERE to see the whole online gallery (password required from Sheila & Pran)

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A maternity shoot with Katie

Earlier this week I was lucky to see a former wedding client for her maternity photos. It turns out that Katie is as beautiful a mom to be as she was a bride! Here are a few favorites…

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Trip to Asia Part 6 - Annapurna Nepal 3

Another post from the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal and this is a big one! You’ll also notice that I have changed the blog significantly. I hope you like the new look! It will be evolving for awhile yet.

A view on the decent side of Thorong La

A view on the decent side of Thorong La

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May 4, 2009 - 8:58 pm Andrew Geddes - Wow, forest fires make for some fantastic images :)

May 4, 2009 - 9:02 pm admin - Natural disasters always do...

May 5, 2009 - 6:04 am David - Great ! I'm ready for part 7. ;-)

May 7, 2009 - 5:03 pm Darlene Hildebrandt - Wow again! fires sure make for stunning sunsets hey!?