Terry & Don

Don & Terry are our new neighbours and have quickly become very close friends of ours.

They are getting married in August 2014 at their beautiful cottage property on Buckhorn Lake.
I was thrilled when they asked me to photograph this wonderful event in their lives.

Bailey. Their beautiful Golden Retriever.
It wouldn't have been a proper engagement session if we didn't include him.

We had a lot of fun shooting these portraits.

I look forward to your special day.
Thank you for asking Parkes Images to be a part of it.
See you on The Rock!

May 2013

 I am blessed to live where I am surrounded by such life!

 I never get tired of photographing what some might think is ordinary.

 Lady Slippers. Lovely.

My blog would not be complete without a pic of my girl Sandy.

Parkes Images Photography

Parkes Images Photography

It's been far too long since my last post.
I needed a break.
My photography mind has shifted.
I am focusing (pun intended) less on the business side of my photography and more on what I want to shoot.
While portrait photography will always be a part of my style, I am pulling the camera out to shoot random subjects more often.
Although it is finally Spring, I want to share some images from the winter. This past February we had a very big snow storm and it made for some of the best snow images I have ever photographed.
These images were shot on Lower Buckhorn Lake.

Shandel & Jacques

This past May, Adam from Woodhouse Photography asked me to shoot a wedding for him because he was already booked. I was more than happy to be a part of the Woodhouse Photography staff for the day! Adam adds a wonderful touch to his photographs in post-production, so I was quite excited to have images I shot processed by him.

The wedding was held at the beautiful Westwind Inn in Buckhorn.

Shandel's & Jacques day was an intimate affair with only their closest family and friends there to witness their marriage ceremony. The weather was not the best but it did not matter. Being from Toronto, they were excited to be at the lake to exchange their vows and portraits on the dock were a must.

Adam has posted some of the images to his own blog. I invite you to visit his blog and view the beautiful images that Woodhouse Photography and Parkes Images created together.

Thanks Adam.
http://www.woodhousephotography.com/blog/?p=1383

Andrew & Miranda

Andrew, Miranda and I met this past Saturday for the
first time at her mom's home in Bancroft.
As I walked into the house, I could only smell the turkey
that was roasting in the oven.
I was even invited to join them for dinner!

We first headed to Millennium Park in Bancroft.
Love that bridge!

When we were finished at the park, we went to the Eagle's Nest.
It's a look out with a view of Bancroft.
It is quite the vertical incline to drive up but totally worth it.

Miranda asked for a 'piggyback' shot.
To my surprise though..she wanted to give the piggy
back ride to Andrew! She's a tiny little thing and it was no
easy task....she a strong one!

Thank you to Adam Woodhouse for passing along my name to this lovely couple.
I look forward to your day in June 2011!

Jeff & Sheila

Jeff and Sheila won a portrait session with me at a silent auction that was
held at Buckhorn Public School.
Both of our children attend BPS so it was a treat for me to do portraits
for a local family.

Sheila loves her home and since they are moving very soon,
she wanted the portraits shot there.

They have a gorgeous property and I could have kept shooting
for hours at so many different locations.

Jeff and Sheila are a very large part of the Buckhorn community
making generous donations to a variety of events and structures.

Their little guy kept me moving but he did enjoy being a model.
This image is one of my favorites. I love that genuine smile!

Chelsea is one of their three family dogs. She has been
around the longest and was constantly asking to be in the portraits.
We finally gave in and allowed to be a part of the action.

This image is not the sharpest but I could not resist posting it.
When we finished shooting and were walking back towards the house,
I turned to see him taking off his shirt, belt and tie off...he couldn't wait!

Thank you Jeff and Sheila for inviting me to your beautiful home to capture
these portraits for you. It was so much fun.
Call me anytime Sheila to come and get those horse photos done!

Terra & Logan

Terra & Logan were married in Fenelon Falls on August 7, 2010.

Terra's gown gorgeous!

It had a shimmering blue hue to it and she could not wait to put it on.

Every bride chooses her shoes very carefully for the big day and

Terra was no exception.

Great shoes Terra!

The ceremony was held at Fenelon Falls United Church.
A very pretty church. I LOVE when a church has a balcony.

The ceremony was very emotional for their families and friends.

This couple is surrounded by love!

I did ask Terra & Logan to enjoy a long and solid long kiss so I could capture it.

They did...to the point where the congregation started to giggle.

Terra a was sweet and beautiful bride. I am sure her cheeks must have
been sore by the end of the day.
Smiles! Smiles! Smiles!

We shot many photos with the weding party. More than I ususally do.
This was at the request of Terra & Logan.

These people mean so very much to them.

The reception and photos were at Royal Resort in Fenolon Falls.

Terra used to be an employee there. It was beautifully done!

The girls!

Many giggles all day long!

The guys....need I say more?

Congratulations Terra & Logan!

You are a truly lovely couple.

I so enjoyed being a part of your wedding day.

Thank you so much.

All the best!