Ah fall… love this time of year, definitely my favourite.  The change of color, the cooler weather, the sunsets… always beautiful.  It’s a perfect time for weddings, engagements and family sessions.  How to handle the cooler weather???  Warmer clothing of course:):)

For a bride to prepare… look for anything that fits your style and will add that extra bit of warmth.  A sweater, a shall, pair of gloves, fashionable but warm foot ware… A small addition to match your dress can definitely transform you into a fall bride.

For engagements or family…  Go for warmer clothing like sweaters and jeans, or anything else that fit’s the “fall” look but still conforms to your body.  Try to stay away from big and baggy.

That’s it!  So for anyone interested in an anytime or family session, please get in touch to book… I have a few spots open. I can’t wait to work with you… let the fall begin!

Curtis

Hey there all you awesome blog visitors!  Last weekend, Holly and Matt started their big day together with a “First Look”.  The traditional wedding day set-up is when the couple will get ready, get married, take photos and then head to the reception.  The first look option is just another way to plan your wedding day.  This option has been growing in popularity over the last two years and I see it growing more as I book clients for 2010, 2011 and 2012.  It does have it’s advantages over the traditional set-up but there is absolutely nothing wrong with keeping things old school.  Most clients I meet with have already made the decision to do it like this, while some others decide to change their plans after realizing it might help the flow of their day.  On the flip side, there are many couples that have dreamed to see each other at the ceremony for the first time their entire lives… if that is the case… I always recommend following your dreams.  As a wedding photographer I get to see all types of weddings and I capture the love from start to finish regardless of how it is set up:)

So one obvious advantage to seeing each other before the ceremony is your guests can go from the ceremony right into the reception without that long wait in between.  From my experience, the greatest advantage is how it makes the day more relaxing and less-stressful for the Bride and Groom.  The Bride and Groom can get ready, see each other, have fun taking photos, then go to the ceremony, take family formals and head to the reception.  The ceremony and family formals can be very tiring for the bride and groom so it can be nice to keep most of your energy for the time you get to spend and interact with each other:) (and take photos!!!) From what I have seen, there is nothing “lost” in this process… the emotions at the ceremony are still flowing at high speed after spending the day together.  The actual first look moment is so much fun to capture!!!  It always makes for a beautiful storytelling spread in the final album:):)  I try to view it as a scene from a movie and always try to keep everything in one shot.  I love how private and romantic it is!  Check out some pics below from Holy & Matt’s wedding day plus a cool video from some other weddings from 2009.

So should you do this for your wedding???  It depends… my advice to couples is always do what makes sense for you:)  If you have an early ceremony with a late reception, it makes sense to do the photos in between.  If you have a later ceremony with a reception close to it… the first look is a great alternative to give you more time for photos and to enjoy the day.  In the end, no mater how you plan your day… you will look at the photos and remember it as the best day of your life!  Are there more options to taking awesome photos in a relaxing environment???  Yes… The Day After Session… I will tell you all about that soon:):)  Thanks and Enjoy!

The First Look from Curtis Moore on Vimeo.

“I would rather choose my photographer than a photographer choose me”

Hey everyone… so I blinked and it’s already June!  Wow, wasn’t there snow on the ground not to long ago?!?  Wedding bookings for 2010 have really pick up since mid May so it’s time to post my availability:)

When I met with a soon-to-be Bride and Groom last week, they said the coolest thing I had ever heard… “I would rather choose my photographer than a photographer choose me”… what a great thought! 2010 dates are filling up fast for many photographers and it’s never to early for any couple to start looking.  Your wedding photography is definitely the most important choice out of everything involved with your wedding day. (I could be bias though, LOL).

So all you beautiful engaged couples… don’t wait too long to get out and meet some of us:)  I would love to hear about your wedding plans and always have time to meet and chat!  Click on one of the links below to see what dates I have available for 2010.  If I am already booked for your date (I wish I could be in two places at once!), please get in touch and I would love to give you some other awesome wedding photographers to check out.  If anyone out there has any questions about anything wedding and/or photography, please send me an email or give me a call:)  Thanks!

Website – http://www.moorephotography.ca/#/availability/

Blog – http://www.mooreblog.ca/?page_id=931

Please check out some letters from some of my Bride & Grooms so far this year:)  CLICK HERE Thanks and have an awesome summer!!!!!