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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 …

Kim Rocks The Dress

Jeff Cooke — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 07:53:44 +0000

Meet Kim again – this time sans Dan and totally rocking the dress in a trash the dress kinda setting.

This Trash the Dress / Rock the Dress session was a lot of fun because Kim was totally open to any possible shot I wanted to create … and I also had the opportunity to collaborate with Heather Crosby-Gionet of This is Photography. Heather is full of amazing ideas and is a wonderful wedding and boudoir photographer. I’m really looking forward to working with her again … next time with Liam Hennesey of Applehead Studio for our Trash the Dress / Rock the Dress PEI project (stay tuned for more). And of course, a big thanks to Kim for making it very easy for us … she is incredibly beautiful and was the perfect for this type of photography. Check out the images yourselves!

Sensational Wedding Vendors

Jeff Cooke — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:19:30 +0000

I’m thrilled to have photos from Shannon & Nick’s wedding featured by Eve & Jennifer of Sensational Wedding Vendors. Their blog is an outstanding resource for Canadian Brides looking to add a unique touch to their wedding … thanks for the featured post!

Trash the Dress / Rock the Dress

Jeff Cooke — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:18:07 +0000

Trash the dress isn’t about trashing the dress as much as it is about creating artistic, fashion-inspired images of a bride in her gown. These sessions are usually done after the ceremony as an alternative to keeping and storing your dress that will most likely never be worn again. But if you want to torch your dress or jump into a lake or the ocean, I’m all for it! These sessions are typically designed to put “really pretty people in very ugly places” … think fashion photography. But if you’re not totally up for trashing your dress, you should definitely rock your dress. And you can rock your dress either before or after the wedding! Rocking the dress means having a fashion inspired concept, venturing into places where you might not normally feel comfortable or have the chance to visit on your wedding day, but still keeping it pretty clean and completely undamaged. Besides, you can get your dress cleaned! I like to add a little rock and roll to my shoots, creating gritty, romantic and uniquely sexy photos that are all about creativity, imagination and of course the bride … grooms optional.

The Shootout: Part 2

Jeff Cooke — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:11:50 +0000

I wanted to share a few more shots from our recent wedding photography shootout. A big thanks to Charlotte, Deb and Perry for allowing us photographers to have a little fun … and of course a big thanks to the amazing makeup artist Naphtali Carleton for working her magic.

Liam from Applehead Studios has been experimenting with fusion (a blend of video and photography) and put together a cool “behind the scenes” video short from the night …

A Wedding Photography Shootout

Jeff Cooke — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:42:51 +0000

Last night I had the opportunity to collaborate with five of the best wedding photographers in Halifax. The challenge was to work a few great shots of a bride and groom, in a completely random scene. We were given a 10 minute time cap and the use of whatever gear was available. The time limit was quickly ignored as we spent the next several hours practicing and joking around while trying a few new tricks. Here are a few from the series that I shared with a fantastic group of photographers. More to come …

The Wedding Guests

Jeff Cooke — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:25:13 +0000

Your wedding guests are one of the biggest parts of your day … since I approach every wedding from that fun, part-of-the-gang perspective, it’s important for my photographs to capture all of the excitement and happiness being shared by your friends and family who’ve all come together to celebrate your wedding day …

I’m so thankful for the many wonderful couples that have entrusted their day in my hands, and look forward to an exciting year ahead!

DeAnna & Brad – Halifax Wedding Photographer

Jeff Cooke — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:59:58 +0000

I wanted to share a few more photos from DeAnna and Brad’s wedding … I love capturing fun couples who make great memories on their wedding day. And I love capturing real moments and real laughter. This was truly a beautiful, fun-filled day and I’m honoured to have been a part of it…

An Uptown Wedding – Halifax Wedding Photographer

Jeff Cooke — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:40:51 +0000

I flew down from Halifax for DeAnna and Brad’s wedding in downtown (or Uptown) Charlotte, North Carolina and it couldn’t have been a more perfect day for them! Although I was quite tired after the weekend, I’m grateful that I got to be part of their celebration. More to follow …

The Cage Veil

Jeff Cooke — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:14:55 +0000

I met up with a few other wedding photographers for a little shooting in a dark and dusty basement in downtown Halifax … the concept was to come up with a few shots featuring a bride wearing a cage veil – and Deb totally rocked it …

I’ve read (and been told) that the cage veil is a popular trend for 2010 weddings and I sure do hope to see more of them this coming season.

“Knock Your Socks Off” – Halifax Boudoir Photography

Jeff Cooke — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:44:07 +0000

boudoir : a woman’s dressing room, bedroom, or private sitting room … and what better day to showcase one of my “knock your socks off” boudoir sessions than on valentine’s day. Having these photos made is a growing trend for today’s brides, being at one of the most beautiful times in their lives. But some women often gift these images to that special someone, while others choose to have the session done just for themselves. My “Knock Your Socks Off” boudoir sessions are tasteful and classy, yet sexy and fun … and who wouldn’t want to have a day of pampering with hair and makeup followed by an rockin’ photography session that’s totally designed to be all about you …

A big, big thanks to my wonderful client for allowing me to share some of her images … she absolutely rocked her session – all of these images came from her 2 hour session (I like variety)!! Please contact me if you’re interested in learning more about my knock your socks off boudoir pricing and packages.

DeAnna Rocks The Dress – Halifax Wedding Photographer

Jeff Cooke — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:00:27 +0000

Next weekend I’ll travel from Halifax to North Carolina to photograph DeAnna and Brad’s wedding and I’m really looking forward to sharing some of my favorites … but in the meantime I wanted to post a few shots that I’ve been sitting on for the past couple of months. I met with DeAnna earlier in the year for a “Rock the Dress” bridal session, but for obvious reasons didn’t want to share any of the photos until after their wedding.

Felicity Bridal

Jeff Cooke — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:49:46 +0000

Many of my brides know from chatting with me that my experience as a wedding photographer has provided me with great ideas and recommendations when it comes to wedding planning … so, this is one of the big ones. If you are curious about where I’d recommend finding your perfect wedding dress, I would, hands-down, send you to Felicity Bridal. Every time I stop in to chat with Christa and her staff, I always witness some very happy brides-to-be getting the star treatment with all their favourite girls in tow. Wedding dress shopping is all about you, and Felicity Bridal certainly makes sure that you feel like the most important person in their comfortable, ‘urban chic’ atmosphere. Felicity Bridal is all about making one of the most important decisions of your wedding the most memorable.Their location at 5150 Salter Street makes Felicity Bridal the perfect place to bring your entourage and make a day of it in downtown Halifax. So jot them down in your wedding planner – with their unique sense of style and variety of gowns, I’m pretty certain that you will not leave empty handed – they rock! And if you stop in, please tell them that I said hello!

Felicity Bridal
(902) 420-8888

Steve & Lindsay – “She Said Yes” Engagement Session

Jeff Cooke — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:22:13 +0000

This will be a special wedding for me as I’ll be the photographer and best man. Steve and Lindsay’s wedding will be in Halifax this October and I’m thrilled to be part of their celebration in more ways than one. We recently braved the bitter cold for our engagement session, and these two certainly had no problem heating things up for the camera. Here are a few of my favorites …