Trish and Dean love the movie Up and so when they wanted to have balloons along for their engagement session, I was all for it. I mean, who doesn’t love that movie? It’s like saying you don’t like cute, cuddly puppies if you don’t like Up. And much like I imagine Ellie and Carl to be, Trish and Dean are just an incredibly fun couple to capture on camera. Constantly laughing, making hilarious faces and thrown in with a mix of tender moments, it felt so right to witness two individuals so clearly in love and so happy to be together.

We started out the day on that early Sunday morning at the Humber River Pedestrian Bridge and eventually made our way over to Kew Gardens and the Beaches. At the end of it all, it seemed absolutely fitting to give the dozen colourful balloons out to all the little children out for a Sunday play day with their parents in tow… the smiles on their tiny faces just said it all. Just perfect.

Trish & Dean: You are totally the real life Ellie and Carl. It’s so much fun watching you guys have fun and I can’t wait for your wedding day to come around. I know it’s going to be an amazing day and I’m so excited to be a part of it!

Much Love & Hugs, Jenne.

Just a note: Trish’s amazing make-up was done early Sunday morning by make-up artist, Rhia Amio.

For more images from Trish and Dean’s engagement session, CLICK HERE for a slide show!

The following images were taken both by Graham and myself in downtown Toronto on June 26 & 27, 2010.

NOTE: There are some images that contain profanity and nudity.

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Sunday, June 27, 2010

When Ivona emailed me the day before her engagement session to let me know she had found the perfect location for the shoot, I was stoked. See, sometimes you just happen upon locations serendipitously. Up until that moment, we were all sort of unsure as to where to shoot this session. Both Ivona and Mark live in the Bradford area and I’m all the way down in Toronto so I had no idea what was where up their way… I decided to leave it to them and see what came about. Like I said, serendipity. They were driving around Newmarket the day before the shoot and came across a gorgeous horse farm. When they asked the owner if we could shoot on the property, she was more than happy to let us! Sometimes, it really doesn’t hurt to ask!

Both Ivona and Mark wanted a location with character and an earthy kind of feel. I can’t think of anything better than a beautiful farm with white roofs, barn walls painted blue and horses grazing in the meadows. Oh and hay… lots of hay. Mark definitely wanted hay. This is what I love! Each of the couples that I work with seem to come up with special locations that really reflect who they are and the session just flies by! Fantastic couple + equally fantastic location = one amazing engagement session!

Ivona & Mark: I had a lot of fun with you guys on this shoot! You’re both beautiful people and I can’t wait to document your wedding day in July.

Much Love & Hugs, Jenne.

One of my faves… the backlighting in the doorway of the barn was just heaven.

The blueness of the walls was just unreal! Just a perfect backdrop!

You guys seriously rocked this session!

The lighting inside the barn was equally amazing… Ivona, Mark - you guys picked a gem!

So gorgeous…

Mark knows how to hold his own too!

To see more images from Ivona & Mark’s session, CLICK HERE for a slide show!

One of the exciting moments in the wedding day is seeing the process of the bride getting ready. The transformation that takes place is just priceless. The array of emotions that span the morning of the wedding ranges from calm and giddy to fluttering butterflies and nervousness. And oh yes, Thy was nervous. But as anything with Thy, it’s always an exuberant, happy kind of feeling… even nervousness. Thy is famous for her bazillion watt smile and even amongst the butterflies that were testing trampolines and bungee cords in her stomach, her smile did not diminish one bit. Her big day was finally here and the months of preparation, emails and the long drive from Boston was all for this… her wedding day.

Thy and Ian were truly meant for each other. It’s clear they are ridiculously in love with each other and they both love their applied sciences (he’s a Ph.D. candidate in Applied Physics, and she’s also a Ph.D. candidate in Chemistry)… but that’s not why it’s so apparent that they’re meant for each other. They sing together. From they’re road trip up from Boston… and probably on their way back down… that’s what they do. In harmony. Absolutely perfect.

Thy & Ian: Without a doubt, you are the happiest and cutest couple I have ever met. Thank you for allowing me to document your wedding. I had such an amazing time spending the day with you and capturing your beautiful moments. In such a short time, you have definitely left a lasting impression.

Much Love & Hugs, Jenne.

I loved Thy’s Paloma Blanca wedding gown… I loved it even more because it was a pinky coral that changed to shades of ivory depending on the light.

This is a well-traveled gerbera… Thy’s favourite flower all the way up from Boston.

Thy and Ian are always smiling at each other… always.

One of my fave moments… I love the look he’s giving her… aww. Makes my heart melt.

For the wedding party photos, we went over to the Humber Arboretum. I had never shot there but it’s absolutely gorgeous there!

I know… double take. That’s Ian’s twin brother, and also his best man, Matt.

Ian and his groomsmen… quite a dapper bunch.

There’s a lot of love all around!

Thy rocked her pink coat with her wedding gown… still gorgeous!

The cake topper was handmade by Thy… so cute! The strawberry buttercream cake was made by The Wedding Cake Shoppe… possibly one of the tastiest cakes I’ve ever eaten! The food was pretty amazing too… La Rosa Grande Hall was fantastic with their scrumptious multi-course meal.

Thy and Ian had traditional Vietnamese garments custom made in Vietnam…. they looked really good.

This slide show is a little different from my usual fare and I’m just trying some new things out. Holla at this girl if you think it works! I’d love to hear any feedback!

Thy + Ian : Wedding from Jenne Yun on Vimeo.

When I met up with Shannon a while back to discuss photography for her wedding, she mentioned that she and her fiance Dan wanted to take photos at their cottage on Lake Huron for their engagement session. It wasn’t just any location either… there was much more sentimental value to the location even though they hadn’t owned it more than half a year when I sat down with Shannon. Their newly purchased cottage was where Dan proposed to Shannon… the first day they owned it. They had just closed the deal and signed the papers for the property when Dan led her down by the shoreline and to Shannon’s surprise (she really was surprised!), he asked her to spend the rest of their lives together.

I was already pretty excited for this shoot but my expectations were just blown away as soon as I saw the shoreline driving north of Goderich. The sight was breathtaking… and when they gave me a tour down on their beach and the surrounding area, I couldn’t stop gaping with awe at the gorgeousness around me. The water, the white sandy dunes and beaches, the tall blowing grass in the wind… everything about Lake Huron was stunning.

Shannon & Dan: You guys were amazing and you completely rocked your session. Thank you for inviting me out to your cottage to capture some sweet, fun moments between you two. I had a great time and everything about that afternoon was absolutely perfect. I can’t wait to document your wedding in September… good times!

Much love & hugs, Jenne.

Shannon’s just got the most radiant smile… so beautiful!

Right there… that’s where it happened. Right in that spot in this image, is where Dan asked Shannon to marry her!

One of my faves… Gotta love Dan’s expression!

There was a lot of playfulness happening… uncontrollable laughing and all!

I absolutely love this image… something about the way her legs cross and the overall image that makes me smile.

This is Legolas (a.k.a. Lego)… he is quite the furry creature and is clearly loved.

To see more images from Shannon and Dan’s session, CLICK HERE for a slide show!