Anne and I had the pleasure this past winter of meeting Catherine and Stephen at the Bridal Expo in London, Ontario. We found out that they planned to get married in Mississauga, very close to where we lived prior to moving to Stratford.  And when they let us know that they wanted us to photograph their wedding … well, we were thrilled to hear the news.

Catherine started her morning getting ready at the Waterside Inn in Port Credit (where they also had their reception). After spending some time with her and the family, we then headed to St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Lorne Park – and stopped en route to visit Stephen at his family’s home.

Mother Nature did manage to cooperate with us for most of the day, so after the service, we went to visit Benares Historic House – a beautiful location where we decided to have a little fun.  Then finally, we went back to the Waterside Inn for their reception.

Catherine and Stephen:  you and your families are wonderful people and thank you again for kindness and the honour of photographing your wedding.  We enjoyed our day with you and we wish you lots and lots of love (and happiness) in your life together.

If Catherine and Stephen have given you access to their online gallery, please visit our home page at www.roelphoto.com and click on “online gallery.”

When Anne and I moved to Stratford, Ontario about 3 years ago, we knew that we would be geographically close to London – but we had no idea that we would be spending so much time there! We feel extremely fortunate as we have been warmly received by the people of London – and thrilled that most of our wedding clients are from there.

I met Joanna and her sister last winter at the London Bridal Expo … and shortly after the show, Joanna and Ryan hired us as their photographers for their wedding. Needless to say, we were thrilled when we heard the news.

I had the opportunity to spend some more time with them during their engagement session this summer – and in a few short months, their wedding day was upon us (isn’t it amazing how quickly time flies when you are planning a wedding?).

Joanna and Ryan were married at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London (a really beautiful church). Mother Nature was somewhat cooperative with us, and when the rain stopped after the family photos, we briefly headed out to Eldon House for a few (quick) shots with the bridal party.

We then arrived at the London Convention Centre for their reception. For those of you looking to host a large event, this is a great place.  The staff are extremely well organized, very professional and courteous. Not to forget, their catering staff really know how to serve a great meal!

Joanna and Ryan: Anne and I are honoured you chose us as your photographers and hope you had a really wonderful day. We wish you nothing but joy and happiness in your life together. BTW, I hope you had a couple Mai Tai’s for me in Hawaii!

If Joanna and Ryan have given you access to their online gallery, please visit our home page at www.roelphoto.com and click on “online gallery.”

Hello, this is Zeus again, but you can call me Zeubie.  Woof.

We went to London, Ontario again to visit a very cool Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy named Amara. She is only 3 months old and it is amazing what a bundle of energy she is. Her name has African origins which is quite fitting for her.

We had a really fun time together playing with her toys and just romping around.  She also has the best homemade treats (I tried to sneak one but it was high up on the table so I couldn’t get it) that her mom and dad always give her.

It was great to meet you, Amara.  Please say hi to your mom and dad for me.

Woof.

Take care,
Zeubie

p.s. If Amara has given you access to her online gallery, you can visit our home page at www.roelphoto.com and click on “online gallery”.

Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of meeting Joanna in London, Ontario at the London Bridal Expo held at the Western Fair Grounds (for those of you who are getting married in London, it is a wonderful show to attend for meeting wedding vendors and getting some great ideas). And a few days later, I was thrilled to have Joanna and Ryan ask us to photograph their wedding this fall.

We decided to spend some time at the University of Western Ontario, their Alma mater, which has a beautiful campus. Combine that with great weather, lots of fun and laughter – and you have great engagement session!

Joanna and Ryan: you two are an extremely playful and loving couple and a lot of fun to be with… I can hardly wait to photograph your wedding. Thank you again for a wonderful afternoon.

If Joanna and Ryan have given you access to their online gallery, please visit our home page at www.roelphoto.com and click on “online gallery.”

Happy July everyone (where did June go?)

Anne, Jeff and I recently spent a very hot and sunny Saturday with Erin and Andrew. Mother Nature made sure that wedding had an overabundance of sunshine on their wedding day!

They both live in London, Ontario and decided to have their wedding ceremony and reception at Bellamere Winery. It was a day filled with lots of emotion, laughter… and a lot of fun. But I don’t need to tell you that after you view the above slideshow.  Not only was it great to see Erin and Andrew get married, it was wonderful to see the two of them with their friends/family having such a great time together.

Erin and Andrew: Thank you for letting us be a part of your wedding day. We had a lot of fun with the two of you and wish you lots of love, joy and happiness in your life together.

If Erin and Andrew have given you access to their online gallery, please visit our home page at www.roelphoto.com and click on “online gallery“.

A few days ago, I ventured towards the town of Port Bruce… a very pretty place along the coast of Lake Erie. I had a really great afternoon with Devon and Ted who are getting married in London next year – and – I also had the pleasure of meeting their “boys”, Wellington and Gustifer… two really great pooches.

I don’t know where to begin… it is really beautiful there and I had a great time with all four of them. I guess that is fitting as we had the perfect summer day together (aside to Ted:  did you eventually get your ice cream?).  And – it is a good thing that there was a hair dryer at their cottage as you will see in the slide show…

Devon and Ted (and the boys): thank you for an awesome time together. You are kind people and very patient – and I cannot wait to photograph your upcoming wedding.

If Devon and Ted have given you access to their online gallery, visit our home page at www.roelphoto.com and click on “online gallery.”

Hello.  This is Zeus, but you can call me Zeubie.

There is a really cool site on the internet called MacroMutt.com – it features dogs and people bearing photographic instruments their photographers.  Well guess what?  I am their featured canine today!

So if you have a chance, click here to check out my picture.  I hope I don’t look fat in my outfit fur…

Hello, this is Zeus again, but you can call me Zeubie.

I had a great idea a few weeks ago so I called meeting of everyone in the studio (I love the power of being the Chief Executive Dog).  I told them about my idea and they loved it, so I have been busy putting everything together.

So what is it?

roëlphotography now offers dog photography (in addition to our wedding work)!

If you look at the top of this blog (or on our home page www.roelphoto.com), you will see a photo on the far right hand side of the menu section that says “dogs“.  Click on it, and you can see our nice great beautiful fantastic doggy website.

We are running an introductory special until the end of June 2009… you can receive the dog portrait sitting (hey man, I made a joke!) and a beautiful 11″x14″ canvas gallery wrap for only 250.00 bones dollars plus tax.  After that date, it will go back to its normal price.

Once in a while, we visit a dog shelter and we see so many cool dogs who need a good home.  While they are at the shelter, they need medicine, food and sometimes need to see the medicine dog doctor which gets really expensive.  So, I have decided that 10% of all of our dog photography sales will be donated to the Humane Society as I want to help out my fellow canines.

So, check out the site, get some very cool dog pictures taken and support a great cause.  You can also give it as a gift to someone who is a dog parent via our doggy gift registry.

Hope to see you soon at the studio!

Woof!

p.s.  You can also check out our facebook page by clicking here.