Surprise! No really...Surprise!

Ah...the old double surprise. You know...the one where you think you're helping plan your boyfriend's surprise birthday party, but really...he's been planning a surprise engagement party the entire time. Oh, you're not? Well...here's how it goes down...

Just an normal surprise party here...people gathered, ballons, gifts...

DJ Jack Damico keeps everyone entertained as we wait for the "surprise" entrance...

Jason and Sarah are almost here! Now, at this point only a few know that this isn't exactly a surprise birthday party...and Sarah thinks she's pulled one over on Jason!

Jason completely sells it...no reason to be suspicious of anything other than a birthday party...right?

Until...quickly into his "Thanks for coming" speech...Jason reveals the real reason everyone is gathered, to celebrate something even more exciting!

And like that...we go from birthday party...to engagement party!

I even got the chance to sneak the two away for a quick ring shot!

Congratulations Jason and Sarah!

Seth and Selina

So here are Seth and Selina again...last time you saw them was their engagement session, and by association...Selina's brother Michael with his senior shoot. This was a fantastic day capped off with a great party celebrating the love Seth and Selina share. Just a small sneak peek of the day...

Special thank you to my wife, who not only helped with organizing photo groups...but also did some second shooting, covering places that would have been impossible to do on my own. Leigh Anne, your help was invaluable and appreciated! Hopefully a clean bathroom can cover a little of my gratitude...

Senior Session - Kelley

Meet Kelley. Oh, what a day we had at Elliot Park...what most people refer to as "the west end overlook", which is a fantastic place to get a slightly different view of the city. But before we could get started...we had to battle our way through a few wedding parties. And then an actual wedding as well!

While all these obstacles might have made many turn back, Kelley stuck it out and gave us the chance to get some great photos! Thanks for hanging in there and pushing through...I think it was worth it! Here's sneak peek...

Ryan and Joni

Last weekend was a reunion of sorts. A few years ago, Joni was a bridesmaid in Brooke and Broc's wedding that I had the pleasure of photographing. Fast forward to the present, with Joni the bride and Brooke the matron of honor. What a privilege for me to work with such awesome people twice! We started with some photos at the Cathedral of Learning before heading to Phipps Conservatory for the ceremony and reception.

I must admit, it's the first time I'd ever seen paper/rock/scissors done during the ceremony...by the BRIDE and GROOM! Not to worry though, it was only to determine who was to read their hand-written vows first (which were very sweet and totally spot on!).

And of course, as a couple well matched for each other...they tied. And tied again. And tied again. I lost track of how many times they tied until Joni just told Ryan to go first. Get used to that Ryan! ;-)

Here's a few from the day...