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Here you will find a wide variety of work as we bridge the gap between fine art and commercial photography. D'Arcy and Angela's work encompasses all forms of photography from weddings to product, architectural to food, fine art to portraits.

For those that say we should specialize....BAHHH! We're photographers!

Serenity country candles of Brantford.

12.19.2011 Posted in A little bit of Brantford

“Simple pleasures to nurture the soul.

We invite you to come to our shop located in Brantford Ontario and settle into a welcoming chair with a freshly brewed cup of coffee.

Wander through our rooms to discover simple pleasures to nurture your soul and refresh your heart.

And if you prefer, you can settle in right where you are and browse our online collection of handmade soaps and candles. Enjoy!”

That is right from their website. The hospitality is second to none and Serenity is one of the nicest places to be anytime of the year. Have a coffee and relax for a while and don’t forget some candles and soap!

We highly recommend this imaginative and passionate little store for gifts for any occasion.

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Elise & Jeff | Sneak Peek

10.20.2011 Posted in E-Sessions * Sneak Peek * Wedding Photography

Elise and Jeff have been waiting ever so patiently to see their engagement session images. Here’s a sneak peek as we barrell our way through our mountain of post production. Brantwood Farms was kind enough to let us use their property for this fall shoot. Brantwood Farms is a multigenerational family run farm that is reknowned in this area for great local produce. If you’re looking for something fun to do with the kids this weekend be sure to get over to Brantwood Farms and pick some apples or check out their halloween corn maze!
Elise and Jeff will be tying the knot in Brantford next June – looking forward to a great day with them!


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Shady & Caroline | Mississauga Wedding

10.11.2011 Posted in Wedding Photography

In all ours years doing this (since 1997), this was one of the most amazing wedding ceremonies ever and we are so happy we had an opportunity to experience it with such a great bunch of people! Shady and Caroline were married at Church of St. Mina and St. Kyrellos Coptic Orthodox Church in Mississauga Ontario. Their ceremony was truly a celebration that incorporated all the family and friends that attended.
It was an unforgettably hot summer day so shooting lakeside at Adamson Estate Park provided a little relief. The festivities continued on at Roma’s Hospitality Center with great food, music, and lot’s of dancing. We had a lot of fun with the wedding party, thanks for letting capture this spectacular day for you guys!







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A bushel of Ontario peaches.

09.29.2011 Posted in Food Photography * Uncategorized

Well, added to our long list of preserves this year is a bushel of wonderful Ontario peaches. Ever wonder what a bushel of peaches looks like: 12 medium ziploc bags of frozen peaches, 1 batch of jam, 3 pies, and two fridge crispers full of peaches! Our little man has been loving the peaches with his cereal and we’ll be enjoying the taste of Ontario peaches all winter long!

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Gary & Melissa | Paris Ontario Wedding

09.25.2011 Posted in Wedding Photography

Gary and Melissa got married on a gorgeous hot day at the Paris Grand Golf and Country Club. Being the avid fishermen that they are, we took a little trip to the Grand River before returning to the beautiful golf course for some more photos. Thanks to Grand Experiences for letting use their back yard!
The Paris golf course is a great venue that offers indoor/outdoor ceremonies, great food and plenty of photo opps.







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Brandon Ludwig | Actors Portfolio

09.08.2011 Posted in Commercial Photography * Performers * Portraits

Last time we worked with Brandon Ludwig he was just starting out in acting and we were happy to hear that our shots of him got him a ton of work. So much so that here he is again! He is able to pull off such an incredible variety of looks, always adds to the fun of the shoot. Good luck Brandon, hope these do the trick again :)





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Serene & Paul | Burlington E-Session

08.27.2011 Posted in E-Sessions * Wedding Photography

We met with Serene and Paul at village square in Burlington for their engagement photoshoot recently. No need for these guys to warm up to the camera, they were a natural and great to work with! If a couple can make fun of each other and have a laugh they are in great shape. We’ll be photographing Paul and Serene’s wedding next weekend in Hamilton and are looking forward to a fun filled day and a good ole fashion Portugese feast! Thanks guys, hope everything worked out with the appliances :)




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Dax & Ashley | Springview Farm Wedding

08.03.2011 Posted in Wedding Photography

Dax and Ashley were married on June 4 at Springview Farms Golfcourse near the town of Waterford. A little gem close to my old stomping grounds! If you are looking for a unique venue this is a must see, ceremony, photos and reception all conveniently in one cool place.
Dax and Ashley are a great, laid back couple and we had a great time photographing their wedding day. Thanks guys and congrats again! Looking forward to talking shop soon :)












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Dale Tucci | Business Portrait

07.26.2011 Posted in Portraits

The importance of a great portrait is most often overlooked when someone is trying to market their business. In the end, it is yourself that you are selling to the client.
Below are a couple of shots from our shoot with Dale Tucci. These will be used in her new marketing material; business cards, website, published books, brochures, etc…



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Sean & Nicole | Family Update

07.25.2011 Posted in Family Portraits * Little Buggers * Portraits

A couple of years ago we photographed Sean & Nicoles wedding and were delighted when we heard they were expecting their first baby!  It is always great to catch up with wedding couples we have photographed and see how they’re doing. We made it to their house 1 week before we brought our own little guy into this world. Oliver is an adorable baby boy born to wonderful parents. Congrats guys…and thanks for all the pointers!
Below are a few images from the shoot, as well a look back at one of our favorites from the wedding.





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admin - It's crazy how fast the last 6 months have gone! I'm sure Oliver has grown immensely.October 11, 2011 - 9:46 pm

Nicole Todd - Ahh..thanks guys! The pictures look fantastic.October 8, 2011 - 11:22 pm

Alex & Jennifer | Ingersoll Wedding

07.24.2011 Posted in Wedding Photography

Alex and Jennifer tied the knot on May 28, 2011 in Ingersoll, Ontario. This is a prime example of the benefits of leaving ample time for photography. On the way to the brides house that morning I was quite a bit early so I scoped the local area and found a great spot just down the road from the brides house. Then, on the way to the church we passed another location that just had to be played with later. With the bonus of having extra time between photos and the reception we were able to go to the original planned location as well as the two surprise locations. We had and great time shooting and the bridal party had a chance to strut their stuff at various locations, it was fantastic! Jennifer’s grandparents were gracious enough to have everyone back to their place to start the photoshoot. They have a great place, D’Arcy and I left there vowing to have a his and hers shed one day :)











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Sneak Peak | Caledonia E-Session

06.10.2011 Posted in E-Sessions * Wedding Photography

Shady and Caroline met us in Caledonia for their engagement shoot tonight. Caroline was so excited to see the images we just can’t make her wait all week! So as promised Caroline, here is a tiny sneak peak…more to come when we get back from vacation next week!

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Shady & Caroline - WOW! Such a beautiful picture! Now we REALLY can't wait to see the rest of the photos. You guys are awesome!!!! We loved working with you guys and can't wait for the wedding. Enjoy your vacation.June 10, 2011 - 11:53 pm

Ashley & Dax | Port Dover E-Session

06.02.2011 Posted in E-Sessions * Portraits * Uncategorized

WARNING: No models were used in the following photoshoot, they are real people, having a real wedding!
We met up with Ashley, Dax, and their little guy in Port Dover for their engagement shoot recently. It took all my will-power to not get an arbor dog and fries on the way out!
The clouds parted ways long enough for us to take our time walking around and get a collection of great images in Dover. Their wedding is this Saturday at Springview Farm Golf Course so more images of this great couple coming soon!




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Joel Johnson | Blues Joose

03.14.2011 Posted in Commercial Photography * Performers * Portraits

Joel Johnson is local musician who has played with and among some of the greatest all-time blues players and singers around the world. The release of his first solo CD, Blues Joose Vol 1, proved his talent doesn’t go unrecognized here in Canada either. He took home Canadian Aboriginal Music Award for best blues album of the year and was nominated for best male artist and single of the year. Check out his myspace page to listen to some of his hits or buy his CD here.
Below are a few images that we took for the cover design and promotional materials. We sincerely hope you take the opportunity to listen to some of Joel’s music, he is awesome!

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Dave and Heather | Paris Wedding

03.05.2011 Posted in Wedding Photography

We had a fun filled day with Dave and Heather in Paris Ontario for their wedding in the fall. Paris is a quaint village in southern Ontario filled with old architecture and character. Heather got ready right across the street from the church at an amazing bed and breakfast, The Carriage House, which made for a very relaxing morning. Although under construction from the outside at the time, the inside was a hidden gem. Attempts by Heather and myself to weasle our way onto the property of a cool old church nearby were ambushed by the boys :) . The owner did show up so I guess they were right….yes I said it….the men were right! Never the less, we had enough time to check out a couple little spots before heading back to Brantford. The reception was at the Brantford Golf and Country Club, a fitting choice, as this is where Dave and Heather met. You can also catch Dave on the PGA tour this year. I always love hearing Heather’s stories of their travels and look forward to catching up when they’re back in town. Thanks for a great day guys, and good luck on the tour!









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Heather Hearn - I LOVE THESE!!! We WILL choose photos for our wedding album before our 1st wedding anniversary (which is a month and a half away!!!) My goodness time flies. We have fun sharing memories of the day, showing off the proof book (amazing) and look forward to having an album of our own to keep the fun and energy of our wedding day going for many many years. thanks again, you guys are awesome Heath & DaveJuly 25, 2011 - 11:00 pm

Shane & Tina | Brantford Wedding

02.19.2011 Posted in Wedding Photography

Shane and Tina were married at St.Pius church in Brantford Ontario. Lucky for them we finished shooting just in time to miss one of the years biggest rain storms! Apparently as we all headed to the reception in Hamilton at Marquis Gardens the clouds opened up in Brantford. Shane & Tina had us stay to do photos of all the guests at the reception hall which was a lot of fun and went over well with all the guests. They each took home a print to remember the night by.
Congratulations Shane & Tina!

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Dave Roberts | Actor

02.10.2011 Posted in Black and White * Performers * Portraits

Dave, meet world. World, meet Dave Roberts. You may have already heard Dave’s voice in commercials and movies but get ready cause he’s coming to a screen near you! Dave Roberts is a Brantford born actor currently working out of Toronto Ontario Canada. We had the pleasure of working with him recently to give him a range of headshots for a new season of auditions. He was a blast to work with and we’re looking forward to the next shoot.

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Derek & Toni | Paris Wedding

02.01.2011 Posted in Wedding Photography

So we’re finally caught up on much due commercial post production and finally getting around to blogging some weddings for our eager clients who have waited so patiently. Derek & Toni were married at the Paris Golf & Country Club which is a fantastic venue where you can conveniently have your ceremony, photos, and reception all at the same place. The atmosphere is serene, the venue is beautiful, and food is delicious. Now when we’re lucky enough to have the bride and groom leave extra time for photos it means we can also venture off the grounds for a variety of photographs, as was the case with Derek & Toni. Below are a few images from the day.
More blogging to come soon!









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Mark Ridout - Great looking couple....Love the light and look of the top three verticals...stellar!April 6, 2011 - 9:51 pm

Best Engagement Photographs of 2010

12.21.2010 Posted in E-Sessions * Wedding Photography

Another year, another winner….well, almost! Follow the links below and vote for our shot of Brad and Twila to win Canada’s best engagement photograph of 2010. So far this shot has made it to the top 40, woohoo!

Check out the gallery on the Facebook page here:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=36003&id=104560799578758&ref=mf

Below is last year’s shot of Joni and Mike that was one of the top picks.

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Patrick and Gabriella

11.26.2010 Posted in Family Portraits * Little Buggers * Portraits

A few years back we photographed Jon and Mary’s wedding and have managed to keep in touch every so often even after their move to North Carolina. Mary provided D’Arcy and I with one of those moments in life that you just never forget. At her reception she was persistent enough and some how managed to get us to agree to let her take a shot of us cutting her cake! She got a chance to see what it was like being the photographer, and well, taking one of the only shots in existence of D’Arcy and I together!!
We met up with Mary and Jon again this summer thanks to a family wedding (Frank and Brigitte) and had a chance to meet their wonderful kids, Patrick and Gabriella. They braved the mosquitos at Apps Mill for a few shots and as you can see, Patrick quite likes the camera! Below are a few images from the shoot….and yes, a shot of D’Arcy and I together!
Great to see you guys, we WILL make it down one day!







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Clowns For Kids Brantford

11.23.2010 Posted in Little Buggers * Portraits

D’Arcy and I were asked  to help out a fantastic charity in Brantford Ontario. Together with Lucas from Octopus Red and Adam from Atomic Spark, we provided the Rotary Club of Brantford with a new look and feel for their 2010 Clowns for Kids campaign. This annual event raises money for Lansdowne Children’s Centre and the Boys and Girls Club of Brantford.
“Quite simply, clowns helps kids. And no other single-day event can deliver more benefit to Brantford’s kids in need than the Rotary Clowns for Kids program.”
It was a fun shoot with two very photogenic clowns. Below are a couple of our favorite shots from the photoshoot. The first clown, Sophia, is the 2010 Clown for Kids poster clown, she’s just a tad bit cute!!
This weekend, November 27th, the clowns will lead the JCI Brantford Santa Claus Parade so be sure to come out and have some fun!


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Cara and Graham – Hamilton RBG Wedding

11.03.2010 Posted in Wedding Photography

Well, we are back from our blog sabbatical. As we catch up on shooting, post production, albums, etc… we will continue to make long awaited posts on the blog. Thanks to all who have been patiently waiting.

Cara and Graham tied the knot at the RBG in Hamilton Ontario. This is a fantastic venue that houses both the ceremony and reception with plenty of well manicured grounds for photography. We watched the clouds come and go and were very lucky to have missed what looked like a massive storm. Here are a few images from the day.







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Mark Ridout - The pool shot and microwaved ring shot...EXCELLENT!!November 11, 2010 - 7:30 pm

Al Dente | Food Photography

08.09.2010 Posted in Commercial Photography * Food Photography

We recently photographed a few of Al Dente’s signature dishes for their new menu. Al Dente Pizza, Pasta, & Grill was established in 1988 in Brantford Ontario and has a reknowned reputation for  excellent food and a relaxed atmosphere. It was a pleasure working with them and sampling their fare :)




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Mark Ridout - Excellent set of images! I have passed this restaurant on King George Road a number of times when I am visiting but have never eaten there....your pictures have changed my mind.August 9, 2010 - 4:43 pm

Lejla Eden Interiors

08.05.2010 Posted in Architectural photography * Commercial Photography * Places

It’s hard to describe all the changes made to this house below. To really give justice to the designer you have to check out the before pictures. Lejla Eden is an interior designer based out of Barrie Ontario. Check out her new website to see the before and after shots on this project. We look forward to working with you again.




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Mark Ridout - your interior work blows me away....They look so well lit but I can't tell if there is any artificial light....a trade secret? :) I will have to pick your head the next time I visit.August 9, 2010 - 4:50 pm

Frank & Brigitte | Brantford Wedding

08.02.2010 Posted in Wedding Photography

Don’t let Frank and Brigitte’s shy appearance fool you…
These guys are just hillarious and a blast to work with. There wedding ceremony took place in Paris Ontario and reception at the Brantford Golf and Country Club. Check out Frank and Brigitte on the dance floor below. This is the first time I’ve seen the bride and groom video taping their own party…you guys rock!









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