I have to say, this session is quite special for me. When we began our photography business eight years ago I knew I would fall more in love with the craft, the documentation, and the art. I didn’t consider there would be people who would come to us repeatedly over the years, allowing us to see their joys, their pain, and watch chapters unfold in their story. It has been the best gift. This is one of those chapters.

Holly contacted me years ago…a sweet high school girl, looking for someone to take artistic senior photos for her. Months later we did that session; she was a joy, and I knew I would be seeing her again. Since then we have done sessions documenting her going through college, working through her mom’s cancer, and just being a family. She became one of our first babysitters to our children, and also became our friend. It’s fabulous how lives converge and become intertwined.

And now she has her man. They have known each other for years but now are tied together–making the union official next September. He’s so good for her and to her.

These photos are a new chapter for Holly, but most importantly, a chapter of Kyle and Holly together. Looking forward to documenting more to come….

As a photographer one of the greatest honors is being able to photograph the some of the same folks through the years. There is such joy watching people grow, mature, and blossom through the eye of our lens.

We met Mary six years ago. She contacted me wanting a vintage Audrey Hepburn style Senior photo shoot, and it was at that point I knew we would get along wonderfully. Her sweet nature, wide-eyed dreams, and adorable style drew me in…and we’ve stayed in touch since. She became our babysitter, our friend, and even accompanied our family to the West Coast.

Throughout all of this time, we always heard about the “mystery man,” Nick. Always in a sweet and modest fashion she would mention her boyfriend. It wasn’t until we really got to know her that we found out they had been childhood buddies, growing up on the same street their whole lives. Mary is a now schoolteacher and Nick plays soccer for the MLS team Toronto FC.  They’ve been together for years now, and are about as sweet and refreshing as apple pie on a spring day! (Brett says apple pie is totally fall….but you get the point!) Seriously, anyone who spent time with these two would be forced to smile ear-to-ear. They radiate happiness, and now, they’re getting married!!

Mary and Nick, we are so overjoyed and can’t WAIT for your special day!! ~jess & brett