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.”

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

I have made some more new friends … and they are really BIG dogs.  Their names are Flex (who is a 3 year old German Shepherd), Hunter (who is an 11 year old German Shepherd/Border Collie) and Kane (who is a 6 year old long haired German Shepherd).  Seeing as I am only 13 pounds of fluff and 12 inches tall, it can be scary being around a big dog, but these guys are really nice people canines.

They came to London to visit their mommy’s cousin (hi Jodi!), but they live near Sarnia in the village of Point Edward (I am feeling hungry for fries under the bridge).  I am glad they came to visit and I hope to see them again soon.

Take care guys!
Zeubie )

p.s. If these three fine gentlemen dogs have given you access to their online gallery, you can visit our home page at www.roelphoto.com and click on “online gallery”.