Jeff Cooke Photography » Halifax Engagement Photography

Jordan, Tommy & Their Newfoundland Love

Jeff Cooke — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:40:45 +0000

Anyone who knows me knows that I love big, happy, playful dogs, so when Jordan mentioned that their 6 month old Newfoundland would be coming along for our shoot, I was excited to include him. Samson has a heart of gold and wasn’t the least bit camera shy … in fact at times he stole the spotlight from the soon-to-be married couple. Thankfully, he never managed to take the picnic table for a walk and just watched patiently, waiting for us to wrap things up. Seeing this fun-loving couple with their new ‘baby’ brought back some great memories of when Susie and I added our first four-legged family member. Such an exciting time in Jordan and Tommy’s lives – I can’t wait to be there to capture their I-dos this August!

Anna + Jack Engaged!

Jeff Cooke — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:18:54 +0000

Anna & Jack were a treat to work with … I love the obvious comfort between these two, which was easy considering they’ve been together since high school. They are playful and real – two of my favorite traits in a couple – and I can’t wait to see what a fun celebration their wedding is going to be. Here are a few of my favourites from our recent engagement session …

I guess the danger sign was there for a reason (it was sort of a Twilight meets Fright Night moment) – the look on Anna’s face says it all …

The Key To An Engagement Session …

Jeff Cooke — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:08:05 +0000

A great couple, beautiful daughter and gorgeous beach outside Halifax on a foggy Nova Scotia evening are all the makings for a fun shoot, but I also learned the hard way that a foggy night on the beach can also lead to lost car keys. Thanks to iPhone lighting and the keen eye of Dan, no tow trucks were required and, as you can see from the pics below, we had an overall great evening! What a way to end a fantastic shoot … a big thanks to Dan & Kim for the talented beachcombing.

This actually isn’t the first time I have lost my keys and, as my wife reminded me (thanks Sus – I can always count on you to remind me of the details!), the last time I lost them, I was working too. I guess sometimes I get a little too into the moment during shoots and don’t notice important things like car keys falling out of my pocket. So my first purchase of the day (after a Tim’s coffee) will be a tether cord that I can use to physically attach my keys to me. So to all my brides, don’t worry – now I can keep on rocking photo shoots and don’t have to worry about being stranded on location – problem solved!

Date Night

Jeff Cooke — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:45:43 +0000

Dai works offshore for a few weeks at a time and life is very busy with their children, so Dai and Niki always make time for a date night when he is home. Last week on a very spring-like Halifax day, they decided to check out a Halifax hot spot for dinner. I tagged along with them in the early evening and we took advantage of the amazing weather to get some fun shots of just the two of them around the city.

Kevin & Tara

Jeff Cooke — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:29:42 +0000

Kevin and Tara laugh … a lot. In fact, I don’t think that I’ve ever seen Tara without a smile on her face. It’s certainly infectious to be around. These pictures embody everything that I love about photographing couples and getting to freeze moments in time that they can look back on and remember forever. They are absolutely perfect for each other and you can’t help but notice how much love these guys have for each other. I’m certainly expecting a phone call when they finally decide to get married – and I sure hope they consider Halifax.