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Mariage pluvieux, mariage heureux à Longueuil, Parcours du Cerf: Abelle photographie

Montreal Wedding Photographer - Golf Le Parcours du Cerf

Montreal Wedding Photographer

Dans cette histoire, il y a des fans de hockey, deux petits amours mignons, une famille tissée serrée, des amitiés de longues dates et ben, ben, ben de l’amour.

Montreal Wedding Photographer: Abelle

Moment émouvant: le «First-Look».

Montreal Wedding Photographer: Abelle Photographie

Montreal Wedding Photographer: Abelle Photographie

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Montreal Wedding Photographer

Montreal Wedding Photographer: Abelle.ca

Montreal Wedding Photographer

Petit amour «on-the-loose». Moment cocasse de la journée.

Et ce n’est surtout pas quelques gouttelettes qui ont arrêté le party.
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Montreal Wedding Photographer: Abelle

Décorations: Fêtes Grenadines

Montreal Wedding Photographer

Décorations: Fêtes Grenadines

Montreal Wedding Photographer: Abelle PhotographieLes jardins autour du «Club House» étaient l’arrière-plan parfait pour les photos de famille et de groupe. De plus, le personnel du club de golf était professionnel, aimable et très accommodant.

Ce fut un privilège pour Laureleen et moi d’être photographes de cette belle journée. Nous avons photographié les moments intimes et touchants de ce mariage et nous en sommes éternellement reconnaissantes.
Pour voir d’autres photographies du mariage de cette famille de quatre, visitez ce lien.

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Décorations: Fêtes Grenadine
Assistance photographie: Laureleen Debat

Montreal Urban Wedding as Seen by Abelle

This last wedding was an emotional one. It was an understated, authentic and warm event, much like the bride and groom’s personalities. Voici les grandes lignes de l’histoire de la journée de mariage de J et X.

Montreal Urban Wedding Photography

Montreal Urban Wedding photographed in the Verdun area by Abelle Photographie.

The First-look took place at Parc Marguerite-Bourgeoys in Verdun, Montreal. Nous avons bien ri durant la session de photos; nous devions éviter le gazon coupé sortant des tracteurs à gazon des employés de la ville de Montréal. 🙂

Montreal Urban Wedding Photography

Montreal Urban Wedding photographed in the Verdun area by Abelle Photographie. Near Grumman 78 and the Parc Marguerite Bourgeoys.

Montreal Urban Wedding Photography

Montreal Urban Wedding photographed in the Verdun area by Abelle Photographie. Near Grumman 78 and the Parc Marguerite Bourgeoys.

Montreal Urban Wedding Photography

Montreal Urban Wedding photographed in the Verdun area by Abelle Photographie.

After the couple photography session in a park in Verdun, the ceremony was held outside at Grumman 78 on De Courcelles, in Montreal. The tent was a last minute decision as the day called for rain, which didn’t come until late evening. C’est le père du marié qui a présidé la cérémonie du mariage. C’est lui qui a eu l’honneur et le plaisir d’être le célébrant du mariage de son fils. Ceci a ajouté beaucoup d’émotion à ce grand moment.

Montreal Urban Wedding Photography

Montreal Urban Wedding photographed in the Verdun area by Abelle Photographie.

Montreal Urban Wedding Photographer

Montreal Urban Wedding photographed in the Verdun area by Abelle Photographie.

Montreal Wedding Photography

Montreal Urban Wedding photographed in the Verdun area by Abelle Photographie.

Montreal Wedding Photography

Montreal Urban Wedding photographed in the Verdun area by Abelle Photographie.

The day was all about close family and friends, awesome food and a great party. Mexican appetizers and finger food were served all evening. If you like Mexican food, you will LOVE the food at Grumman 78.

Montreal Wedding Photography

Montreal Urban Wedding photographed in the Verdun area by Abelle Photographie. Near Grumman 78 and the Parc Marguerite Bourgeoys.

Montreal Urban Wedding photographed in the Verdun area by Abelle Photographie.

Montreal Urban Wedding photographed in the Verdun area by Abelle Photographie. Near Grumman 78 and the Parc Marguerite Bourgeoys.

Montreal Urban Wedding photographed in the Verdun area by Abelle Photographie.

Montreal Wedding Photography

Montreal Urban Wedding photographed in the Verdun area by Abelle Photographie.

Montreal Wedding Photography

Girlfriends that go way back. I saw these young teenagers grow into beautiful women.

Montreal Wedding Photography

The couple also set up a cozy lounge outside of the restaurant for guests to relax and mingle.

 

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Montreal Urban Wedding photographed in the Verdun area by Abelle Photographie.

 

 

 

La soirée a été remplie de bonne bouffe, de musique, de conversations et de Téquila. Les invités ont eu la chance de ramener à la maison une petite douceur: des beignes faits avec amour par les mariés et leurs parents. I think this may have been the first wedding where I gained weight snacking on appetizers and desserts.

Montreal Urban Wedding Photographer

Tasty homemade doughnuts!hie.

Montreal Urban Wedding Photographer

Bouquet de la marié et arrangements floraux: Debbie Hornig Conceptions florales

Montreal Urban Wedding Photography

Montreal Urban Wedding photographed in the Verdun area by Abelle Photographie.

Montreal Urban Wedding Photography

Urban Montreal wedding held at Grumman 78 restaurant.

Montreal Urban Wedding Photography

I feel honoured to have been part of the team who contributed to this beautiful event. I hope some of these tasteful details can inspire you in planning your wedding or gathering.
Video and drone coverage: http://www.hopmediamtl.com
Restaurant: Grumman 78
Wedding cake: gateauxbourgeoys.com
Flowers: Debbie Hornig Conception florale Floral Design
Dress: Badgley Mischka
Groom’s suit: Custom made from Clusier
Photography: abelle.ca
Second photographer: Valerie Rosen

Brockville wedding photographer

Beautiful Makeover and Elegant Portrait Session: Abelle

She is a business owner, a mother and grandmother and a woman full of life. She needed a new corporate portrait for LinkedIn and her other social media profiles. She had the honesty to come into the photography studio and say: “I didn’t know what to bring.  I either like wearing these outfits or people have complimented me on them. So I brought them all.” I think you nailed it. A+ on your selection Marjorie!

Kingston wedding photographer

Beautiful studio makeover session professionally photographed by Abelle Portraits. Some of the portraits taken during this photography session were also used as corporate headshots. Brockville portrait studio.

Ottawa wedding photographer

Beautiful studio makeover session professionally photographed by Abelle Portraits. Some of the portraits taken during this photography session were also used as corporate headshots. Brockville portrait studio.

Ottawa wedding photographer

Beautiful studio makeover session professionally photographed by Abelle Portraits. Some of the portraits taken during this photography session were also used as corporate headshots. Brockville portrait studio.

Brockville wedding photographer

Beautiful studio makeover session professionally photographed by Abelle Portraits. Some of the portraits taken during this photography session were also used as corporate headshots. Brockville portrait studio.

Brockville wedding photographer

Beautiful studio makeover session professionally photographed by Abelle Portraits. Some of the portraits taken during this photography session were also used as corporate headshots. Brockville portrait studio.

 

Kingston wedding photographer

Beautiful studio makeover session professionally photographed by Abelle Portraits. Some of the portraits taken during this photography session were also used as corporate headshots. Brockville portrait studio.

Thank you for the privilege. -Isabelle

Hair and makeup: Kathy from Winx Artistry

 

Une question d’algèbre : Abelle Photographie

Abelle portrait fiançailles MontréalJ’aime l’algèbre. Oui, j’aime ça. Je suis prof de maths de formation. J’aime l’algèbre quand en plus ça donne ceci comme résultat: M + K = A. Soit: [M: Marjolaine, K: Keven, A: Alyce].

Ces images sont le résultat de 3 types d’équations: celles du premier degré, celles au carré puis, finalement, à la puissance de 3.

Quel privilège que de photographier ces 2 variables (maintenant 3) depuis les 3 dernières années, de leurs fiançailles, au mariage, à la grossesse jusqu’à la photographie de leur famille.
Ce qui est le plus beau, selon moi, est le fait qu’il la fait encore rire. Aux éclats.

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Elegant Makeover & Portrait Session: Abelle Fine Portraits

Makeover and Glamour Portrait Photography: Abelle
This lady came in contact with me through a member of local business woman, Lorrie Brown of L.B. Office Admin, member of BWB. She drove from Ottawa for this experience:  a hair and makeup pampering session (Thank you Erica) followed by a portrait photo shoot. There are many reasons why women wish to sit in the makeup chair and come to our portrait studio. In this case, the reason was simple: she wanted to do something special for herself.

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Her resting face is a contagious grin. Not smiling is difficult for her and it made the session fun.
I think she loved the result. I know I do. Here are some of our favorite images.

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Ménage de printemps et soirée de filles : Abelle aime

En attendant que le printemps ne se pointe réellement le nez (il neigeait à plein ciel hier), j’ai participé à une amusante soirée de filles. En faisant le ménage de nos garde-robes, nous avons sorti les vêtements ce qui ne faisaient plus, que nous n’aimions plus ou que nous n’avions pas porté depuis des lunes mais qui étaient encore en bon état.
Chacune a amené ses vêtements, chaussures et accessoires qu’elle ne portait plus. Nous avons participé à une soirée vin, bonne bouffe, pédicures et échange de vêtements. Ce fut à la fois drôle, beau, surprenant et bon pour le moral puisque le reste des vêtements, bijoux et accessoires non-réclamés seront remis à la maison de transition pour femmes. Notre généreuse hôtesse s’est chargée d’y amener le tout la semaine prochaine et ainsi faire d’autres heureuses.
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J’ai déniché trois paires de pantalons, un chandail et un manteau printemps.
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La réutilisation n’est pas une idée nouvelle; nous n’avons rien inventé. Des fois, les vieilles idées sont les meilleures. Avec ces vêtements, je peux maintenant compléter ma garde-robe avec des choix plus éco-responsables dans mes prochains achats de vêtements et chaussures neufs. Acheter moins; acheter mieux est ma nouvelle devise.

Voici quelques exemples: El Naturalista.
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Beauty Makeover and In-Studio Elegant Photography Session: Abelle Portraits

This elegant lady and I are connected. We come from the same little farm town. A town so small it wasn’t even on the map when I was growing up: Iron Hill, Quebec.

She says she came upon journalism later on in life. She is a freelance writer, marketer and TV producer and host. She is also an avid community supporter and promoter of the community in which she lives and serves. She has an knack for networking. Listening to her talk about her engagements for the upcoming week made me tired. She is a vivacious, curious, inspiring and authentic.

She came fully prepared for the session. During the pre-shoot consultation, we talked about what to wear and how to get ready for the shoot. We discussed outfit choices: colours, material, necklines, textures and accessories. I would give her an A+ for the getting ready part of the shoot. This made things easier for us during the photography session. I feel the portraits below are the result of a great team effort.

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Erica Wright MUA worked her magic during the beauty makeover session. The result is stunning. I love Doreen’s short strawberry blond hair and those blues eyes. (Somehow the images of Anne Murray and a younger Judi Dench kept popping up in my mind during the photo shoot. Do you see it too?). She didn’t even look at her reflection once the hair and makeup transformation was finished. Then, together we created these elegant photographs.
Thank you Doreen for this memorable opportunity.

The importance of a great headshot: Abelle Portraits

Whether it is to promote your personal blog, your small business, your business Facebook page or your LinkedIn profile a professional looking headshot is essential. Also called corporate portrait, I prefer the term “personal branding” photographs for this type of headshot. Most of us take great care in branding our business.

Professional corporate portrait: Abelle.ca

As your personality is an extension of your brand, I feel a quality well-lit headshot is equally important. What message are you trying to convey with this portrait? casual, friendly, approachable, fun, professional, trustworthy, elegant, feminine, strong, …
Here is a great article from the Huffington Post offering advice on the matter.

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30-Something Beauty Portrait Photo Shoot: Abelle Portraits

This is what 30 looks like:

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She is a tall, beautiful, independent and intelligent woman.She is bilingual. She is funny. She loves to travel. She is a role-model for her students. She is a fashion police and has used her authority on me. 🙂 She is a 2016 bride. Jean-Pierre Ferland said it best: C’est à 30 ans que les femmes sont belles. These are a few of Gen’s beauty portraits taken in natural light on a quiet Sunday morning.
Merci G2.
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Whether you are 29 forever or 72, what are you celebrating?