I always love shooting and J. R. Park Homestead in Essex, Ontario.

Today it was sunny and warm and I had some new equipment to test out. I had the pleasure of capturing Jessica and Ryan’s engagement photos and experimenting with some new off-camera lighting.

Jess and Ryan, thanks for being patient while I fussed with all the setting AND I hope you love your photos. The two of you look awesome together.

Jessica and Luis are both physical fitness trainers and it really shows. They were going strong all day (and their photographer had to keep up with them).

Their wedding ceremony was at St. Anne’s in Tecumseh and right after Jessica and Luis had a dove release. This is one of the most exciting group photos I have ever done. Just look at everyone’s face in the photo.

After the ceremony we headed down to the Art Gallery in Windsor, Ontario. As a wedding photographer I LOVE shooting here. There is so much to work with. As we were leaving Jessica, Luis and I were walking down the stairs and I saw an amazing light coming through the window. I stood on the stairway (above Jessica and Luis) and caught the photo below. The instant I hit the trigger I knew I created art work for them. Sometimes photos are like sweet poetry.

After the art gallery we went to the Keg and as they say, the rest of the night was history.

Jessica and Luis, your wedding my my last wedding for 2009. Thanks for ending the year with a huge bang–I completely enjoyed covering your wedding.