Jeff Cooke Photography » Events

Shoot the Bride

Jeff Cooke — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:37:29 +0000

It’s no secret that I enjoy collaborating with Liam Hennessey and Heather Crosby – we’ve become good friends and are equally passionate about our jobs and our clients. Last winter we packed our gear up and headed to PEI for a creative collaboration that, months later, caught the attention of the crew from Arcadia Entertainment. They invited us into their offices to chat about the creative side of wedding photography, and after a few meetings, we got together to film a pitch for a tv series …

A big thanks to John Wesley Chisholm and the entire crew at Arcadia Entertainment for the opportunity to get together and shoot the bride.

Shoot The Bride from Matt Trecartin
Christa and the girls at Felicity Bridal
Makeup: Vicky Mina and Naphtali Carleton
Hair: Cara MacInnis

The Royal Wedding Party

Jeff Cooke — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:38:50 +0000

How a wedding photographer watches the Royal Wedding …A big thanks to all of the brides for inviting Jenn and I in to capture their “historic girls night”. And most of all, congrats to Will & Kate.

A Whole Lot of Titz N’ Glitz

Jeff Cooke — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 02:20:18 +0000

Post by Jenn – I was completely thrilled to shoot Titz’n Glitz this year! I had the most amazing night, and was honored to be a part of it. It’s a one of a kind breast cancer fundraiser, raising money to help alleviate the financial stress for those fighting this disease. The women who spoke at the event were inspirational and helped me see what a difference Titz’n Glitz really makes. The decor, done by the talented Avril Mulholland of Update Events, was simply incredible … pink lamps, pink lighting, pink everywhere! It truly suited the event (and also happens to be one of my favorite colours). One of the highlights of the event was definitely the Ariel Champagne Artists from Atlantic Cirque. After performing acrobatic acts, girls from Atlantic Cirque were suspended from the ceiling, serving champagne. I’ve never seen anything like it and it was awesome to capture. Other highlights included the wonderfully creative retro dance themed costumes, a live silk screen artist (who, during the event, created an amazing painting featuring guests), the “press a breast” canvas art auction, and an amazing energy that could be felt at every corner of the room throughout the night. It was contagious! Seeing as this was a women only event, Jeff had to put down the camera and stay home for the night, even though he wanted to shoot it just as much as I did. Maybe we’ll see him there next year sporting a girly wig? A big congratulations to everyone who helped put this event together, it was certainly a night to remember!

I’m The Man Who Loves You – Wilco Live in Halifax

Jeff Cooke — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:52:59 +0000

I really love wedding photography, but I’ll admit, having the opportunity to photograph my favourite band was quite the exhilarating experience. Wilco played a sold out show in Halifax on Wednesday and completely rocked their high-energy, 2+ hour set … if you’re not familiar with the band, I’d highly recommend that you check them out … and if you ever have the chance to experience them live, you’ll see (and hear) just how exceptionally talented they are. I could write more about the show, but I think the photos speak for themselves …

If you’d like a more detailed review – check out Stephen Cooke’s blog over at the Herald (and in case you were wondering, he’s not related to me but a great Halifax entertainment reporter). And if you’re looking for a setlist from Wilco’s show in Halifax – check it out here.