I took a drive towards the South Shore for Ives & Pauline’s wedding at the beautiful Oak Island Resort and Spa near Chester, NS. The setting and weather were a big contrast from their very chilly engagement session in downtown Halifax this past February. I found myself staying a bit later than usual – but it’s easy to lose track of time when you’re in good company …
I always enjoy making so many new friends while capturing their special moments, and Kim and Dan are the perfect example. Working with this amazing couple on both their engagement session as well as Kim’s trash the dress shoot, I’ve had the opportunity to get to know them quite well. It was an honour to be part of their big day, a perfect wedding on a beautiful evening sailing the Halifax harbour on board the Tall Ship Silva, which included an incredible sunset to act as their backdrop. I was able to get to know the bridal party as well, as the couple welcomed me to join them while they toured this fine city in their limo after the wedding. It was a wonderful day spent with a wonderful couple, and I look forward to sharing many more memories with them in the years to come.
Loooooove the sunset photo on the boat. Awesome job, Jeff.June 28, 2010 – 7:42 pm
Let’s face it ladies, you deserve to be treated like a celebrity on your wedding day. Your hair, make-up and nails are perfectly done and, to top it all off, you are surrounded by friends and family in those moments leading up to your wedding. I really enjoy starting the day off with the bride and her favorite gals to break the ice and have some fun in those hours leading up to the wedding as there are lots of fun, impromptu moments. You and the girls will have a blast being treated like models for a day and we’ll have some fun creating your own personal version of the “Americas Next Top Model” pose (don’t be surprised if you hear me use the word “smize”!). I’m sure most will agree that these recent photos from Kim & Dan’s wedding make the old, cliche “dress shot” and “getting ready” pictures a lot more interesting (a big thanks to Kim for letting me share her images):
In all seriousness though, my shots leading up to the wedding don’t necessarily mean bridal boudoir, or just “the dress”, or “the shoes”, but are meant to be pictures with your unique spin on things to help tell the entire story of your wedding day.
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yes! now thats how ‘getting ready’ should be done. Congrats Kim. You look beautiful. (nice work as always Jeff Cooke)June 23, 2010 – 1:09 pm
Doesn’t she look AMAZING after just having a baby too! What a knockout!June 23, 2010 – 2:05 pm
Jeff!! Dude! These are great. I love the gals in the limo (oh, and the first ones too).June 23, 2010 – 3:53 pm
A couple of weeks ago, a very cloudy Halifax day broke up just in time for Brett & Andrew’s wedding at the St. Mary’s Boat Club. As only Avril Mulholland of Update Events can do, each and every wedding detail was perfectly planned and reflected Brett & Andrew’s style. The St. Mary’s Boat Club was transformed into a hip, contemporary feel for the night and the Mellotones definitely knew how to keep everyone on their feet in the fun, upbeat atmosphere. I saw lots of great moments throughout the night and I really enjoyed learning more about Brett and Andrew while capturing their big day. It was also a perfect send-off for the couple as they will soon be leaving the Maritimes to start off their new life together. Best of luck in Calgary!
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Amazing. Simply stunning. I love the photo story – beautiful!!June 16, 2010 – 5:49 pm
Wow the boat club looks amazing! Avril really did a great job. The pictures are beautiful too as usual Jeff! Can’t wait til you shoot our wedding at the boat club! =)June 17, 2010 – 7:43 am
Amazing work! That sky shot takes my breath away.June 17, 2010 – 1:05 pm
Wow, they are amazing! I feel very lucky you will be doing our wedding in a month today! I hope we get weather like they did.June 17, 2010 – 10:21 pm
This past weekend I happened to have two great weddings with a unique maritime twist on board the Tall Ship Silva in Halifax. The weather was perfect on both days, and although they were in the exact same setting, Kim & Dan and Adele & Jim’s weddings each had a totally different feel while sailing in the harbour with Halifax as the backdrop. Thankfully, I managed to keep my sea legs and neither myself or my gear ended up in harbour (but I think I made a few of the guests gasp while leaning over the side for a different perspective). I can’t wait to share more of their stories!
I have been to Chester, Nova Scotia for many sailing trips with my best friend’s family over the years so I knew it would be an amazing place for photos when Andrea and Mark asked to meet there for their engagement session. Mark’s family cottage is in a sweet spot overlooking a little cover off the Chester Basin, so this was definitely the obvious spot to get some great photos of the two with an amazing backdrop that only Nova Scotia can provide. I’ll be seeing Mark & Andrea again this fall when they tee up at Ashburn Golf Course for their I DOs!
On the way home, Jenn and I drove past an old motorcycle parked on a quiet Quinpool road in Halifax and I had to stop to try out a shot idea that I had been thinking about for an upcoming trash the dress session. This is another example of why I love having Jenn on board.
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the boat is my fav!June 14, 2010 – 12:07 pm
Very fun! I LOVE the motorcycle and boat photographs – wonderful!June 14, 2010 – 10:13 pm
Love the one of them looking up towards the camera from the beach! Great work Jeff! New set for “trash the dress” looks like a cool idea too =)June 15, 2010 – 6:32 am
any shot you put Jenn in works for me! lol. I’m her auntJune 15, 2010 – 4:55 pm
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