Driftwood

I mean maternity shoot, but this really is much more than that.

Dan + Emily’s wedding is one of the reasons that we are where we are today. Their’s was the second wedding that we ever shot together. Though it was many moons ago we still remember it well. It was where we first discovered that a wedding film really was more than just us capturing the day and setting it to music. It was where we discovered not only how to tell stories, but why we tell the stories in the first place. They give some family and friends an opportunity to relive memories, and others the opportunity to experience them for the first time. Needless to say that Dan + Emily hold a pretty significant place in Driftwood’s history.

I will be completely honest with you here, I have never seen a maternity shoot that I liked. I’m sure that there are some really great ones, I’ve just never seen any that I didn’t find cheesy. When it came to working with Dan + Emily again however, it was an obvious choice.

Pregnancy is about so much more than just a belly. Its about the time spent in anticipation and excitement. It’s about the couple partaking in a joy that is completely their own, yet extends far beyond them. I wanted this shoot to be at least as much about Dan + Emily’s interactions as it was about the fact that her shape has changed.

So without further ado, I give you Dan + Emily’s maternity photos.

One of our favourite things to do for engagements shoots is to head off exploring. From waterfront trails to city rooftops and anywhere in between. Not only is the experience fun as all get out, not only does it lead to some fantastic adventure candids, but it really gives us a chance to get to know the coupe in a way that sitting in a coffee shop never quite can. We get to bond over a shared experience that is new for everyone involved. If time weren’t an issue we’d probably head out on a canoe trip with each of our couples, but that just isn’t realistic!

Meet Lauren + Kyle; the couple who’s very strict engagement shoot requirements were as followed: outdoors and maybe a barn if that’s not too much to ask.

Needless to say this sounded like our kind of couple. Zach and I head out a few days early for some escarpment exploration and decided that it would be a great engagement shoot location, we even stumbled upon 2 great barns.

You’d probably be surprised to hear that Lauren and Kyle have been together just shy of 7 years and met working at a metro while in high school. If you don’t think that’s awesome, well that’s just too bad for you.

They are as kind and genuine as they come.

As a side note they were considering scalping some Dixie Chicks tickets after our shoot they didn’t end up doing it.

Enjoy!

One of our favourite parts of shooting portraits at weddings or engagement sessions is watching the couple interact and trying to capture their dynamics on camera. This process is especially enjoyable when the couple has a french bulldog puppy thrown into the mix. Randall was in recovery from a sickness that he had almost since birth, which meant that he couldn’t be left home alone. Getting to spend the evening with Devin and Jeff really was a pleasure and we couldn’t be happier with the photos. We’re really excited to be a part of their wedding next summer and can’t wait to see a grown up Randall.

Jesse