Happy. Life sometimes gives us a raw deal – sometimes, we have to go through hard, and tragic times and there are no satisfying reasons why. But what I’ve learned is, that if we don’t allow the pain to harden us, there is this strange and wonderful side effect that can open us up to opportunities to experience incredible emotions on the other side of the spectrum too. We are open to a deeper appreciation of the people we have, and an uncanny awareness of the moments we’ve been given together.
Jen & Al got married in Ottawa at the Southminster United Church in front of friends who are family, and had their reception at the freshly renovated Museum of Nature. Despite the fact that Jen’s parents couldn’t be there physically, their spirits were all over the day blessing it from above. There was no brushing the smile off Jen’s face, through tears of joy the happiness that these two share is palpable and contagious. It was a real pleasure photographing the big day of these two wonderful souls. Here are a few of our favourite images:
