Since launching my photography business, the past several years have been filled with new experiences, new people, new friends, documenting moments, growing as a photographer and as a person. I would've missed out on so much had I stayed securely in my comfort zone. One of those moments when I realized just how important little micro decisions can be was when I photographed Sally and Doug on their wedding day.
I met Sally at the Aylmer QC market about 3 years ago. On a whim I decided to buy a table at the market to advertise for my business. Sally and Doug were also there and towards the end of the day Sally came to my table and took my card saying that they had a farm and may need photos. Fast forward a few weeks and there I was, documenting their routine on the organic farm they ran together (see my previous post on Ubuntu Gardens). The images I took for them are among my favourite. After that initial visit, I was invited back again the following summer (see post here) and to take photos of Sally's art installation. When she reached out and asked me to be their wedding photographer, I was over the moon because 1) I was so happy for them and 2) having worked with them a few times already, I knew their day would be beautiful in it's simplicity, filled with personal and meaningful touches. Their wedding was so touching and intimate. When you have the pleasure of photographing people at various points in their lives, you feel like you know them on some level and being there for this day was an honour. The rain stopped and the sun came out right as the ceremony was scheduled to start - it was meant to be. Had I not been at that market that day our paths may never have crossed and I would have missed out on wonderful moments with them.
bride and groom holding hands at outdoor farm wedding in Gatineau QC captured by Melanie Mathieu Photography. Melanie is a candid wedding photographer in Ottawa Gatineau.
bride and groom at outdoor farm wedding in Ottawa Gatineau. Photo by Melanie Mathieu Photographer, ottawa gatineau candid wedding photographer.
bride and groom during wedding ceremony. Outdoor farm wedding in Gatineau. Photo by Melanie Mathieu photography, ottawa wedding photographer.
moment between bride and groom during outdoor farm wedding ceremony in Gatineau. Photo by Melanie Mathieu, Ottawa Gatineau wedding photographer.
Gatineau farm outdoor wedding ceremony. Photo by Melanie Mathieu Photography, Melanie is a lifestyle and candid wedding photographer in Ottawa Gatineau.
tree planting ceremony during an outdoor farm wedding ceremony. Bride and groom are planting a willow tree after exchanging vows. Photo by Ottawa Gatineau wedding photographer Melanie Mathieu.
tree planting ceremony with bride and groom. Photo by Melanie Mathieu, wedding photographer in Ottawa Gatineau
bride and groom kissing following wedding ceremony at a farm in Gatineau QC.
Guests throwing rice at the bride and groom following an outdoor farm wedding ceremony in Gatineau QC. Captured by Melanie Mathieu, ottawa gatineau wedding photographer.
black and white portrait of bride and groom on their wedding day on a farm in Gatineau QC. Photo by Melanie Mathieu Photography, ottawa gatineau wedding photographer.
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