Alexandrea and Mike knew they wanted something traditional yet unconventional, which is when they decided to have a winter church wedding. Rich colour themes, furs, the possibility of snow or frost along with reasonable price point’s offer alluring benefits.
Summer has always been the hot spot (pun totally intended) for weddings as you stand better chances of good weather. Next is fall, where gorgeous autumnal colours offer a great backdrop for wedding photography. Winter however has only recently been making waves in its popularity as a valid season for weddings.
We started our morning at Alex & Michael’s place where he was getting ready with his groomsmen. Mike was so welcoming and for a bit of fun, added some funky socks to wear under his suit. Humour always helps alleviate any pre wedding jitters so it was a cute touch.
Winter church wedding… if you’re in the know, then you know the scoop
After that I headed to Alex’s parents’ house where the girls were busy preparing themselves for the big day. The bridesmaids were in stunning rich coloured floor length dresses with furry stoles to keep them warm. The stark contrast in colours to the delicate detailing of Alex’s white wedding dress offset beautifully.
Sentiment is everything and there was a very endearing moment as Alex reread the first book Mike had given her. They also both presented their parents with heartfelt books which were well received.
We headed to St Luke’s church in Burlington which was a picturesque little white chapel featuring stain glassed windows.
The difference in colours and textures alongside the huge wooden beams made for some breathtaking imagery.
I love how the textures really pop when viewed as a black and white image.
The amazing thing about a small wedding chapel is its ability to feel cozy and intimate. It feels like it’s enveloping everyone in attendance in its arms. Choosing a church with character also allows for so many different aspects to photograph. That way you are not tied to weather dependant outdoor images.
Ditch the sun and sweat and consider a winter church wedding if you want to stand out from the crowds
One piece of advice I always give to clients is to visit your location a year ahead of time to give you an idea of what to expect. A classic example of this for this wedding was knowing that the sunset would be at around 3.30pm. This inside knowledge meant we could plan a timeline with what outdoor shots we needed due to daylight hour limitations.
We headed outside to utilize the short amount of time we had before the sun started to set. I started with some group shots of the wedding party before focusing on my wedding couple.
The reception, which took place at Geraldo’s at La Salle Park and Marina, was a quaint venue close to the church.
Alexandrea, who had been adopted, set the emotional bar high when she took her first dance with her father. I captured an image of her mother watching with such joy and pride as her father embraced her on the dance floor.
As the party gathered momentum inside, I snuck outside with Alex and Mike for some of my signature poses. The beautiful added touch was the gleam of frost that was starting to set on the grass underfoot.
This winter church wedding was dear to me as it showcased such a close knit family bond. I look forward to following their life journey as husband and wife.
My passion and biggest asset is taking the time to make every client comfortable and relaxed before I even pick up the camera. The result? Photos of you that actually look like you at your best! I can prove to you how much you can enjoy having your picture taken. Lifestyle photography is about the experience that happens to be served up along side of some great photos.
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Family Photography for families that like to move around and enjoy their photo time, Wedding Photography for couples looking for a mixture of photojournalistic, contemporary and traditional images and Professional Corporate headshots that are far from cheesy and stiff.