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Some exciting news! We just got our hands on a copy of the recently published book, L'ambassade de France á Ottawa - The French Embassy in Ottawa where some of our photos are featured.  This history book by Jean Fouace features photography by Marc Gibert as well as a section on Parties and Receptions photographed by yours truly!

French Embassy Ottawa
French Embassy Ottawa photography Book
We'd like to extend a special thank you to Ambassador François Delattre, his lovely wife Sophie and to Fouzia from the Embassy for making all this happen and for the opportunity to be a part of this beautifully published work.

For more photos of the event, see this post we did on the French Embassy's black tie event.

Hugs,
Sam (and Mary)
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Engagement sessions are best done several months before your wedding. We like that it allows you to choose a different season than your wedding to give you more variety in your images. Doing your engagement session early also allows you to focus on your wedding plans closer to your date. Choose a location that expresses your personality and sense of style. It's a great chance to get creative and most of all, have some fun!

We've always wanted to shoot a session in an old junk yard. So, when Krista and Steven came to us looking for something unique for their engagement session, we knew they'd be perfect for this! Besides being a super sweet couple, what struck us about them was their love for life, travel and adventure. Having reached their dream of traveling to every continent, we can't wait to see what's in store for them next!

Krista and Steven just recently tied the knot at the lovely Juniper Kitchen and Wine Bar. Here are a few of the many images we love from their engagement session (stay tuned for their wedding images!).

Ottawa Junk Yard Photography Model
Ottawa Junk Yard Photography Model
Ottawa Junk Yard Photography Model
Ottawa Junk Yard Photography Model
Ottawa Junk Yard Photography Model
Ottawa Junk Yard Photography Model
Ottawa Junk Yard Photography Model
Ottawa Junk Yard Photography Model

K&S, you guys are awesome! If I ever need someone to fix my jeep, I'll give Steven a shout. ;)

Hugs,
Sam and Mary
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Liz:

Oooooh the junkyard looks awesome for this shoot! I especially love the last one. Awesome shots!

(07.05.10 @ 11:19 PM)
Ottawa Weddings:

Fabulous photos ,last one is very cool!!!

(10.20.10 @ 03:46 AM)
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Well, this is a nice surprise!  We recently received a phone call from the Kanata Kourier Standard informing us that Sam and Mary Photography won the Reader's Choice Diamond Award for best wedding photographer.   

Kanata Kourier Reader's choice award diamond wedding photographer image
We'd like to send out a special "Thank You" to all who voted for us.  We're thrilled and honoured to contribute to the success of our community and look forward to serving you with excellence again next year.

Winners are published in this week's issue so pick up your copy today! :)

Hugs,
Sam and Mary


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Liz:

Awesome - congrats!!!

(06.26.10 @ 11:13 PM)
rebeccahappy:

Congratualtions! I have been through a lot of your site and blog. Your work is absolutely stunning!

(06.27.10 @ 11:48 PM)
Sam n' Mary:

Thanks guys! That's one paper that won't find it's way to the recycle bin! :)

(07.04.10 @ 12:32 AM)
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With spring around the corner, thought we'd share some photos from this bright and happy Ottawa wedding.  They had an intimate wedding at the restaurant, Play | Food & Wine

Pulling a couple away for photos is one of our favourite times in a busy wedding day and we always recommend budgeting enough time to enjoy the experience and not feel rushed through it.  Besides giving the bride and groom a break from the crowds and a moment to just soak it all in, this session allows us to capture the love and connection between the two newlyweds.  The unspoken, but quiet, often subtle, and powerful expressions of their love. 

Here are some images from their fun session on their wedding day.  We love it when our couples break away from tradition and express their own unique sense of style.  This splash of yellow is just what I needed today.

Ottawa Wedding Play

Ottawa Wedding Play

Ottawa Wedding Play

Ottawa Wedding Play

Ottawa Wedding Play

Ottawa Wedding Play

Ottawa Wedding Play

Ottawa Wedding Play

How can one be uncheered by this?

Ottawa Wedding Play

Thanks, R&M! We loved celebrating this day with you and to witness the tears flowing during your beautiful "surprise" ceremony.  So worth it! Thanks for sharing your love.     

Happy Tuesday!

Luv,
Mary

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Savannah Kenney:

I love the yellow! Also loving the happiness that you were able to capture!

(03.03.10 @ 07:46 PM)
Nadine Burdon:

Looking at that yellow dress has brot new hope to me that SPRING is almost here! What a great color! The images are super-fun too!

(03.04.10 @ 12:33 PM)
Melanie:

Lovely pictures! Yellow couldn't be more appropriate for the days we are having for sure. I tripped over a gatestopper at Picture 6 and busted my 70-200 is usm 2.8 in half...lesson learned...don't shoot and walk backwards....hope you are enjoying WPPI

(03.07.10 @ 04:41 PM)
Sam n' Mary:

Thank you, ladies! Glad we're able to add some cheer! Sorry to hear about the lens. I'm sure your shots were worth it!! :)

(07.04.10 @ 12:34 AM)
Ottawa Weddings:

Yellow gown on bride looks very pretty.

(10.20.10 @ 04:27 AM)
wedding photographer france:

Its insane, that is what i can say concerning this post. Because this def is what the whole thing is about right? Keep it up!

(02.01.11 @ 07:02 AM)
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February 16, 2010 // Wedding
We met with Meg and Mike and instantly knew we would become friends (so much so that they have moved into the neighbourhood :) - ok, so that part was a coincidence, but we are so glad they did! :)  Besides being passionate, they are always so positive and super sweet, which is what we love about them.  You could see by the way they smile and look at one another that they are a couple in love  They wear their hearts on their sleeves and we really admire that about them.  We were honoured to celebrate this day with their family and closest friends.

This is how the day started... one of my fave pet photos ever.  

Restaurant Ei8hteen Eighteen wedding

I love this look on Meg, so stylin', beautiful and calm her big day. 

Restaurant Ei8hteen Eighteen wedding

It's so important to carve out a small part of an otherwise busy day to enjoy a quiet moment.  Here is the handsome groom waiting to meet his bride. 

Restaurant Ei8hteen Eighteen wedding

Love this one of the guys!

Restaurant Ei8hteen Eighteen wedding

... and Meg with her BFFs.

Restaurant Ei8hteen Eighteen wedding
Restaurant Ei8hteen Eighteen wedding
Restaurant Ei8hteen Eighteen wedding
Restaurant Ei8hteen Eighteen wedding
Restaurant Ei8hteen Eighteen wedding
Restaurant Ei8hteen Eighteen wedding

We love capturing these frames of sheer happiness, bliss and intimate moments between the bride and groom.

Restaurant Ei8hteen Eighteen wedding
Restaurant Ei8hteen Eighteen wedding
Restaurant Ei8hteen Eighteen wedding
Restaurant Ei8hteen Eighteen wedding
Restaurant Ei8hteen Eighteen wedding
Restaurant Ei8hteen Eighteen wedding

One of my all-time classic favourites of the happy couple.

Restaurant Ei8hteen Eighteen wedding

We just adore this awesome candy buffet provided The Candy Store.  A sweet way to add colour to your wedding as well as favours for guests.  So fun! 

Restaurant Ei8hteen Eighteen wedding
Restaurant Ei8hteen Eighteen wedding
Restaurant Ei8hteen Eighteen wedding

I love this pic in B&W.  They are so cute 2gether!

Restaurant Ei8hteen Eighteen wedding
Restaurant Ei8hteen Eighteen wedding

Thanks to Leah from Restaurant E18hteen who did an amazing job with this cake!

Restaurant Ei8hteen Eighteen wedding

The lively night of lovin' and dancin' the night away into a lifetime of love and happiness...

Restaurant Ei8hteen Eighteen wedding
Restaurant Ei8hteen Eighteen wedding

Location: Ottawa, ON
Ceremony and Reception: Restaurant 18

Bridal Gown: Becky Whelan
Music/DJ: Rico Falsetto 
Favours: The Candy Store
Flowers: Flowers Talk
Officiant: All Seasons Wedding
Transportation: Elite Limos

M&M: Thank you for all the laughs, jokes, stories and making us a part of your day.  It was great to celebrate with you as you begin your life and family together.  Thanks for being super fun and real.  You guys rock!

Much lovin',
Mary (& Sam)

   
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Liz:

I am seriously IN LOVE with the photos in front of that AMAZING graffiti wall!! such great colours.

(02.17.10 @ 03:21 PM)
Mike Vodden:

Amazing amazing photos!!!

(02.17.10 @ 08:17 PM)
Savannah Kenney:

Love the lighting for the dancing. Also love the cat image, can't we all be cats...

(02.24.10 @ 05:56 PM)
AmyPunky Photography:

This is gorgeous!! I love her dress, she is a beautiful bride!!

(02.24.10 @ 06:21 PM)
Gill:

Great looking stuff.

(04.08.10 @ 09:09 PM)
Maris:

Excellent photography, and a unique wedding motif: black and white! Love the natural, heartfelt ambiance and spontaneity of the pictures.

(04.12.10 @ 11:13 AM)
Mike:

Just stumbled across the pictures again. It was such an amazing day. So much of what made it amazing was having Sam and Mary there to create these visually stunning pictures for us to remember and treasure forever. And now that we have a little guy, we are so excited to have Sam and Mary continue to capture ordinary moments in an extraordinary way!

(07.09.10 @ 01:21 PM)
Sam 'n Mary :

Thank you for all your comments and feedback. It means a lot to us! Mike, we adore you guys and your new little one! Can't wait for your creative family shoot this fall. Dreaming of ideas, right now... :) -M

(07.14.10 @ 04:44 PM)
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