Heba, Nabil and I took a chance and headed downtown the day after Canada Day for some engagement photos. I'm happy to report that Ottawa survived another Canada Day relatively unscathed! :) There were still lots of tents, people, and concert equipment everywhere (especially with Jazzfest in full swing), but we were able to get some great shots commemorating Heba and Nabil's engagement. I can't wait to shoot their wedding this September! Here are some highlights from our Friday evening.

Anna and Tom's wedding had a lot of little personal touches in it. From their adorable 11-month old son, London, to the custom-made ties, made from the same tartan as Tom's kilt, their wedding really expressed their own style. Anna and Tom married in their church in Kanata, and followed it with an awesome reception at the Loch March golf club. Congratulations, guys!

Believe it or not, Anne and David actually met through eHarmony - living proof that Internet dating can have a fairy tale ending! I had so much fun working with Anne and David. Anne is a stunning psychiatry student, and David is a handsome business owner - I couldn't ask for better clients. David seemed quiet at first, but as I got to know him, I realized he has a fantastic sense of humour. He gave one of the most original and hilarious reception speeches I've ever heard! Anne really "gets" David, and she clearly loves her family and friends dearly. Anne and David married in a beautiful outdoor ceremony at Strathmere, and had an intimate reception in the historic Inn. I had a great time working with Anne and David, and I just know they'll love their photos. Thanks for inviting me to share your special day with you, guys!

This wedding was a first for me - I didn't meet John until the day of the wedding! Sheryl's mother, Rojina, is a super-organized dynamo who coordinated a beautiful and unique wedding for her daughter. Sheryl's family is Lebanese, so the party atmosphere was in full gear, all day! There was good music, good food, and good times from the moment I arrived until the night finally wound down. Congratulations, Sheryl and John, I wish you all the best! Here is a small sampling of photos from your incredible day.

I had a lot of fun working with Pam and Bryan. They're both a little shy, but very organized! Pam and Bryan married in the beautiful and historic Peace Tower church, on Bronson street, then celebrated with a reception in picturesque Montebello, across the river in Quebec. The weather was a mixed bag, greeting them at the reception with a torrential downpour, but most of the day was as bright and sunny as Pam's smile. Here's a small sampling of Pam and Bryan's amazing wedding day.

Alex and Summer are a gorgeous young couple who really know how to get married in style! Their wedding was one of the classiest events I've ever been to, and they're a fantastic couple. Everything about their wedding expressed their own personality and style, from the stretch SUV-limo to the traditional vodka shots at dinner. I had a great time sharing Alex and Summer's wedding day with them, and I know they'll have a long, happy life together!

Shannon is a former co-worker of mine, so I was elated when his fiancée Aleisha asked me to take their engagement photos for them. Shannon and Aleisha are a lot of fun, and Aleisha's outgoing personality made this shoot seem more like fun than work! My wife Darah even came along to help out with some lighting techniques. Shannon and Aleisha are getting married later this summer in southern Ontario, so they wanted their engagement photos to reflect their life here in Ottawa. We roamed around Parliament, the Chateau Laurier, and the Rideau Canal - I think that's about as "Ottawa" as you can get! Here's a sample of some of the photos the 4 of us created yesterday.