Now here’s a couple that has fun with photos!  Ashley and Keegan decided to do a second engagement session with me, this time in the winter at App’s Mill in Brantford.  This is a very popular spot in Brantford if you love the look of a rustic old mill barn, plenty of forest space and nature.  It’s perfect for engagement photos!  So, we waited patiently for mother nature to give us some snow and we finally got our chance last weekend.  Here are a few favorites from the first part of their session…

After we spent some time at App’s Mill, we decided to head to Downtown Brantford’s Harmony Square for a little ice skating.

Another super-fun day with Ashley & Keegan!  Can’t wait for their wedding in September!

Earlier this summer, I met up with Brittany & Matt at the Brantford Via Station for an engagement session.  Matt works for Via, so it’s a special place for them!  We also took some time at a local park for some photos by the water at sunset.  So romantic!  Here are some of my favorites from their day.

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This session is the epitome of autumn: all the fall colours, leaves everywhere… it was just. so. great!  And it certainly helped that Ashley & Keegan were a ton of fun and full of great smiles!

I always find the perfect weekend for autumn leaves in all their glory usually falls somewhere around mid-October, so if you’re thinking of booking a fall session, book early!  These weekends are always the first to go!

I am so, so, so excited to shoot Ashley & Keegan’s wedding next September.  It’s going to be great!  Congratulations again guys!

In Bloom Photography is proud to supply our clients with Vision Art Books to feature their favorite photos from their wedding, engagement or portrait session.  But what makes them so different from anything else you could find online?

Cover:  Take your favorite photo and wrap it around the entire cover, front to back!  Your album can be customized with whatever text you like on the substantially thick, durable hard cover.

Pages:  Unlike most consumer-ready albums online, Vision Art boasts thick, rigid matte pages that are extremely flattering for your images.  Unlike the flimsy, gloss pages so common with other albums, these luxurious pages hold up remarkably well and are a pleasure to turn.

Spreads:  Vision Art has a patent-pending design that allows an image to be spread across 2 pages without losing anything in the gutter of the book binding.  These spreads lay perfectly flat and the seam is virtually invisible, unlike other companies that boast “layflat pages”.  Don’t be fooled — I’ve looked at other brands and nothing compares to Vision Art’s design.

(pictured above: Vision Art’s “Original” style album in 9×12 size)

Vision Art Books are only available through your photographer.  They come in a number of styles and sizes, and are all of the highest archival-quality so you know it will last a lifetime.  Unlike most consumer-quality albums available online, these books won’t discolour, warp, or fall apart after a couple years.

Once you order your book from In Bloom, each image you select will be extensively retouched, re-sharpened for print, and given some tender loving care.

Next, your  images are laid out in a custom, one-of-a-kind design.  There are no templates used here folks!  That means if you want to add text, or even blank space for signatures from your wedding guests, it can be done.

When the design process is complete, you’ll have final approval on whether or not your album requires changes or if it’s ready to be printed.  In Bloom Photography ensures you’re thrilled with the final product.

I encourage you to visit the Vision Art Website:  www.visionart.com  and view the incredible options available for creating an impressive keepsake of your memories!

I love happy couples!  I love their smiles and jokes and giggles with each other.  It makes me happy.  :-)

Meaghan & Dave are definitely one of those couples.  We had a ton of fun in Exeter a couple weeks ago with all the fall colours at MacNaughton Park.  I can’t wait to shoot their wedding next year — it’s going to be a fun one!

Have you seen the world famous white squirrels in Exeter?  Meaghan and Dave thought I was crazy for being so amazed by them!  Apparently they’re only in very limited places around the world and Exeter is one of them.  So of course I had to take a picture!  ha ha
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It’s the one question I get asked most often when people are getting ready for a portrait session:  what should we wear?

As the fall season approaches, outdoor photos are extremely popular.  So as you prepare for your engagement or family photo session, here are a few suggestions on what to look for in a coordinating wardrobe.

- No big logos of any kind.  Stick to timeless prints and colours and avoid distracting patterns.

- Say no to “matchy-matchy”!  The days of everyone wearing white shirts and khakis are gone.  Look for complimentary colours that play off each other.

- For family sessions, remember to be comfortable!  We’ll be playing around with the kids, so wearing your Sunday-Best isn’t always practical.  When kids are comfortable in their clothes, they’re happier and easier to photograph!

- For engagement sessions, I like to suggest choosing two outfits:  one casual, and one a little dressier.  We can shoot both styles during your session to give a little more variety.

Here are some outfit combinations I pulled together for the whole family.  These warmer, simple earth tones look great in the fall!  Don’t forget the accessories like scarves, necklaces, hats and belts!

Guess what?!?  In Bloom Photography is now including a little bonus with all Portrait Sessions and Weddings!  Now you’ll receive a free Facebook Timeline Cover featuring some of the photos from your session!  It’s completely customized just for you — colours, photos, even the layout!

Share your photo session with your friends and family with this cool little bonus!

Here’s an example from a recent wedding (you can see where your profile pic will sit in the bottom left corner):

She talks about engagement sessions and how you can better prepare for this kind of photo shoot.  These tips definitely apply to an engagement session with In Bloom Photography.  Enjoy!

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