THE JOURNAL

Having known each other since their elementary school days, their friendship deepened over the years until 2019, when Erika and Taran bravely ventured beyond the friendzone, forever changing the course of their relationship. Taran, a devoted farmer, found his perfect match in Erika, described fondly as his “farm wife.” Their life together is enriched by […]

April and Ryan’s wedding took place at the picturesque Rustic Ranch Wedding Venue in Chatham-Kent, Ontario. The choice of this venue perfectly reflected their desire for simplicity and an intimate celebration. The weathered barns, open fields, and enchanting landscape provided a charming backdrop for their special day, creating an atmosphere of warmth and tranquility. April […]

Venue: The Rustic Ranch Entertainment: Keri KennedyMakeup: Frances RobertsHair: Amanda MoraisCake: Paige CoyneTransportation: Badder BusFlowers: Syd KemsleyOfficiant: James MacNeil

Some brides and grooms might have panicked if rain forced them to rethink their venue plans just hours before the wedding. Not Kaylyn and Brad. They had been hoping the clouds would clear up in time for an outdoor ceremony under a very special tree on Kaylyn’s family’s farm, but no such luck. The rainy […]

Jessica & Damon’s sweet summer wedding took place at Jessica’s childhood home on a quiet country road, somewhere between Windsor and Chatham, Ontario. When Jessica first asked me to photograph her wedding, I was honoured. When she said it would be at her parent’s house, I was thrilled! I had visited their home years before for a family […]

I feel right where I belong My knees are weak My heart is strong So gimme your word and ill you all I’ve got No we don’t have much But it sure feels like a lot  ~ Emily Hackett ft. Will Anderson – Take My Hand (The Wedding Song) Ceremony: Sprucedale United Church | Chatham, […]

You may remember these two lovelies from their winter engagement session in London last year. Christina and Richard planned the most amazing rustic barn wedding ever at Rosehill Farm in Woodstock, Ontario. Their celebration featured the perfect blend of plum and lace, gorgeous autumn goodness, rustic details and even a marquee light spelling out LOVE! Here are a few […]

Michelle + Jacob were Chatham Kent high school sweethearts, and it’s obvious that they were the couple everyone adored. They have a quiet love that doesn’t demand the spotlight, even though they’re totally adorable together, and it’s hard to miss them. Surrounded by smiling faces and open hearts, they were married on a sunny Saturday afternoon […]

Stacey + Brian’s wedding at The Country Church and Wedding Barn was bursting with happiness from all directions. All day, I felt like the luckiest Chatham wedding photographer and found myself swept up into the emotion of this gorgeous country wedding. From Brian and his mother’s special moments while preparing for the ceremony, to Stacey and her father’s dance as he gave her away […]