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Winter wedding at Strathmere. Couple dancing outside.

Winter Wedding at Strathmere

For M & S, this union was significant on so many levels. This wasn’t your typical ceremony but a celebration of love, family, and rich heritage.

For them, the wedding was a way to thank their friends and family for being a part of their lives. They wanted to treat their guests to a fun day, filled with good food, drinks and laughter.

Brooke: attentive to details.
I love that hairpiece. I simply LOVE it!
Taking it all in…
Touching up on makeup.
Grandmother looking proudly at her granddaughter.
Simplicity, elegance and tradition.
Winter themed wedding bouquet by Abelle Photography
Winter-inspired wedding bouquet by Colonial Flowers and Gift Shop.
BFFs
Three generations of strong, intelligent and, generous women.
Tender mother-son moment.

These two gracious human beings’ generosity and authenticity permeated every aspect of the wedding.

Three generations.
Abelle Wedding and Portrait photography

Laughter filled the air as the couple exchanged vows, their Scottish accents weaving a thread of tradition throughout the ceremony.

February days are short, so I had to take the Godox flash kit out for a spin.
Winter wedding at Strathmere (Ottawa) photographed by Ottawa photographer Abelle Portraits Studio.
Love, barn and snow. Who could ask for anything more?
Winter wedding at Strathmere (Ottawa) photographed by Ottawa photographer Abelle Portraits Studio.

As a portrait and wedding photographer with a career spanning over 25 years, I am selective with the weddings I take on. Each love story deserves to be documented carefully, and this winter wedding resonated deeply with me. Capturing the joy on the faces of the newlyweds, their children, extended family and close friends filled me with immense gratitude. Witnessing these intimate moments and translating them into lasting memories is a privilege. As long as my stamina, my creativity, and my cameras will allow me to do so and as long as engaged couples will invite me to join them for their big day, I will gladly oblige!

Wedding venue: Strathmere
Hair by Jass
Makeup by Brooke Lutz Beauty
Hair by Jass
Flowers by Colonial Flowers & Gift Shop in Brockville
Photography by Isabelle and Phil of Abelle Portraits

More images of this touching wedding are visible over here.
Love winter weddings. Here’s another one held at the Chanteclerc in the Laurentians years ago.

Portraits digne d’un.e cadre

Il était temps. Après plus de 20 ans comme cadre au sein d’une compagnie d’état, cette professionnelle n’avait que pour photo de profil ceci:

Je la taquinais amicalement depuis peu. Je lui ai finalement lancé l’invitation. Elle a accepté!

Par un beau samedi de mai, on a décidé de remédier à cette malencontreuse situation.

Personal branding headshot photographed in studio by Abelle.ca
Personal branding headshot photographed in studio by Abelle.ca
Personal branding headshot photographed in studio by Abelle.ca

Les poses étaient simples, le maquillage sobre, les tenues décontractées et l’ambiance amicale. Manue a amené une diversité de hauts de différentes couleurs, de matières et d’encolures avec lesquels on a créé une variété de portraits pouvant servir à différents médias.

Personal branding headshot photographed in studio by Abelle.ca

Les shootings photos ne sont pas tous pareils. Certains sont plus longs et comptent différents styles vestimentaires pour répondre à un besoin de photos corporatives et des portraits personnels tels des photos de couples ou de famille.

D’autres sessions sont plus orchestrées puisqu’on tente de recréer un look spécifique et on tient compte d’une charte graphique pour complémenter le style et l’image de marque de l’entreprise.

Personal branding headshot photographed in studio by Abelle.ca

Comme c’est souvent le cas, c’est en fin de session photo que le naturel est ressorti.

Merci à Myriam de Studio Espace Urbain Mtl pour un accueil chaleureux.
Merci aux doigts de fée d’Anik pour le maquillage et mise en pli: Anik Bourgeois