Candice and Mark’s Wedding in Sarnia
Last week, Anne and I had the pleasure of heading to Sarnia, Ontario for Candice and Mark’s wedding. It was a bit of homecoming for the two of us as Anne was born and raised in Sarnia – and I spent the better part of my (long lost) youth there. So, photographing these two amazing people in our home town was really special for us.
Candice and Mark currently live in Vancouver, British Columbia, but decided to head to Sarnia (where Candice grew up) for their nuptuals. Mother Nature gave us the most unusual (and amazing) assortment of weather on their wedding day: sunshine, cloudy skies, rain, humidity, thunder, lightning, violent storms, pelting rain, high winds and calmness – several times over. Needless to say it made for some interesting moments and photography.
After Candice got ready at her parents’ home on Lake Huron, we ultimately met up with Mark at Our Lady of Mercy in downtown Sarnia. Just seeing the two of them smiling adoringly at each other during the entire service makes me realize how fortunate I am that I get to do what I do.
The families and bridal party then headed back to the lake… and after the family photos, we had exactly 11 minutes and 36 seconds to get the bridal party shots completed (on the beach) as a huge storm was rolling in (aside: holding a camera out in an electrical storm is not a good idea). The bridal party were really great sports about it and made the most of our short time outside … and I have to say it is the most fun I have ever had in under 12 minutes!
We finally ended up at the Sarnia Riding Club for a fantastic reception … and not to forget, one of the nicest sunsets I have seen in a long time.
Candice and Mark: You two were made for each other and we are truly honoured that you chose us to document your wedding day. You, your families and the bridal party were unbelievably kind to us and we really appreciated your hospitality. You are all wonderful people. Thank you again – we both send you lots of love and wish you much joy and happiness together. We know that you two already have an amazing life together and that it will only get better.
If Candice and Mark have given access to their online gallery, visit our home page at www.roelphoto.com and click on “online gallery.”
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You are amazing and a true artist! Thank you! Thank you! A million hugs to you and Anne!
wow! We are in London right now – you can imagine our surprise when we discovered your slide show. Wow! This is beautiful! Thank you!
Love it!
Amazing! I just felt like I re lived the wedding. You truly captured some gorgeous moments.
Absolutely stunning! Wow.
Roel and Anne,
WOW, AWESOME!!!! Watching the slide show of Candice and Mark’s day warmed our hearts! Spectacular!
Roel, you and Anne are the “BEST” photographic team, period! Your artistic eye is leaves me breathless!!!.I can’t thank you enough. I cried all over again. What a gift you have. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You 2 earned my admiration and respect as truly world class artists. Thank you! thank you a million thanks!!!
Our sincere gratitude,
Guy and Louise
Man, that fish eye kissing shot during the reception was totally wicked. Many use this lens but not many master it as well as you do.
Beautiful wedding, wonderful lighting, awesome photography..
Ralph
Wow. These photos are absolutely amazing! And not only that, but you and Anne are so warm and friendly and it was so great to have you there. I am completely blown away. thank you so much!
Holy smokes. I was doing a google search for Sarnia wedding photography and I came across this post on your blog. Holy smokes. Were these really taken in Sarnia? More holy smokes. I’m getting married next year and I really hope I can convince you to back to Sarnia again for my wedding. If my pictures turn out half as good as these, I’ll be ecstatic!
Well done!
Christine
WOW!!!! I am speechless, the photos are amazing, and so are Candice and Mark. I love the work
WOW! These are unbelievable. They look so surreal. Would you travel to Quebec to shoot a wedding?
Everyone and everything looks fantastic. Very well done. Cheers!
Beautiful couple. Beautiful light. Beautiful wedding. Beautiful photography. Congratulations to you both!
Roel, my friend… these are lovely. All of your work is lovely, but those photos on the beach from this wedding are just amazing (you know how I love water). You truly are a gifted artist!
These are some of the most beautiful wedding photos I have ever seen. You are such an artist and I truly appreciate your fresh approach. I LOVE all the candid shots. You are amazing.
Great job photographing this once in a lifetime moment for everyone to have and share, some good looking people on the outside and even better on the inside.
Hey there,
I am a new wedding photographer in Sarnia and was wondering what lenses and settings you used for these pics. They are very nice. I use a Canon rebel xt… I would like to know if there are any general wedding settings I should be using. Thanks for your help.
ahhhhh! A million Thank you – hugs! We are in awe of your work! Today is so much more amazing now that we saw the photos in our gallery! We love the work you did! Our wedding images are priceless because of you! We just love you and Anne and can’t thank you enough! WOW!
These are so fantastic…… creative and fun to watch. You are a real professional. Thank you for taking such wonderful photos of my darling niece and her Mark. She looks as adorable in these pics as she is in person…… right Mark????
Loved every one…….. Thank you for sharing this day with our family.
What a wonderful wedding. The couple is beautiful… and just as lovely is the way you captured them. You have a real gift; I love seeing your work. Now, if I can convince my husband to renew our vows so I can hire you!
Keep posting these beautiful photos.
Truly the best wedding photography we have ever seen.Your ability to capture the day was perfect. Watching it for the first time choked us up with emotion. You are the extremely talented
Congratulations!
Hey Roel,
Haven’t visited your blog in a while… and I still love your work. I don’t know if this makes sense, but your wedding clients always seem to look so relaxed in their photos yet there is a really classy/elegant feeling to them.
Just wanted you to know that your work is stellar as usual and I really enjoyed this wedding. I have always loved the water and those beach shots are incredible. Keep up the great work.