February, 2010

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Why can’t guys have fun getting ready?

Friday, February 26th, 2010
Gameday Hair - Photo by Night and Day Photography

Gameday Hair - Photo by Night and Day Photography

So why do girls get all the fun? Yeah yeah I know it’s because Cyndi Lauper says “it’s just what they really wa-aa-aa-aant…” but being a guy myself I know guys love hanging out with friends more than just about anything in life.  So a wedding morning is a perfect excuse.

And for each perfect excuse, there is a perfect location!  One of them in town is called Gameday Hair Care.  Here, they have all the sports playing on TVs, you can have a couple beers with your buds, or challenge them to a duel on Playstation while you wait for your cut, style, or shave.

Knowing that it’s mainly brides who read this blog, maybe consider planning something special for your future hubby on the wedding morning.  If you cannot get WWE Smackdown tickets for the morning of your wedding, then Gameday Hair is the next best thing… LOL.

Written by : Night and Day Photography

Spontaneous photos

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

edmonton wedding photographer Stephanie CraggI couldn’t have planned this better! The fun-loving groomsman was running through the alley, pretending to be Batman, when I yelled ‘Stop!’ And out of my camera bag I pulled my sons Batman mask! What are the odds I’d have that in there? The groomsman had a ball hamming it up after that!

written by: Stephanie Cragg / Edmonton wedding photographer

Woodvale Facility – Millwoods Golf Course

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010


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Photo by Shandro Photo


The Woodvale Facility is a beautiful hall in South Edmonton that is ideal for a fun reception.

Written by: Shandro Photo, Edmonton Wedding Photographer
Venue: Woodvale Facility

A lifetime of memories…

Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Life's Journey by J Leon Photography

Life's Journey by J Leon Photography

As you travel down the pathway of life, don’t forget to bring your Edmonton Wedding Photographer!  :)

There are a lifetime of  memories to capture.  Parents of a bride I shot, invited me out to their 4oth anniversary.

We had a great time and were able to capture images of a love 40 years strong!

Wishing you happiness, joy, and laughter!
Jason Leon Clark
J Leon Photography
Edmonton Wedding Photographer

The Cake/Cupcake Combo

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

edmonton cakes and cupcakesPredicting if your reception guests are going to be big cake eaters or not, is tricky business. Sometimes couples end up with way more leftover cake that they were anticipating! An awesome solution I’ve seen over the years is having BOTH a small cake AND cupcakes… that way you have an actual cake ‘to cut’, and if there’s any leftover cupcakes, those seem to be a lot easier to get people to accept, to ‘take home with them’.

written by: Stephanie Cragg / Edmonton wedding photographer

Winspear Centre

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

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Photo by Shandro Photo


The Winspear Centre is a beautiful location for an indoor ceremony in Edmonton. The team at Nuance Occasions handles booking for all weddings at the Winspear, and helps ceremonies there run smoothly.

Written by: Shandro Photo, Edmonton Wedding Photographer
Venue: The Winspear Centre
Vendor: Nuance Occasions

Make Time for Meetings

Monday, February 15th, 2010

I get a lot of emails asking me what my prices are, and if I am available on X date. (as do many of my colleagues) This is kind of the equivalent to calling a store and asking if they sell dresses, and how much are they? Well as you can imagine, depending on what you are looking for, the prices can vary, also important is whether there is a good fit. Would you buy a dress if you never tried it on? A consultation with your photographer is like trying on a dress, you want to establish if there is a good fit. Does their personality and character mesh well with yours? Establishing a budget is great, but like an amazing dress, if you found one that fit you like a glove and made you look amazing, you might be willing to spend a little more than you thought. So I urge you to take the time to ‘try on’ your photographer and see if you get that incedible fit.

A Sequence of Photographs

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Running Sequence - by Picture That Photography

Running Sequence - by Picture That Photography

Sometimes a stories or moments are best captured in a sequence rather than in a separate photograph.   I absolutely love  this sequence of Amanda and Ben from their wedding day as they ran towards the bridge for a last couple photographs before it began to pour.

Written by: Picture That Photography

Indoor photo locations – think outside the box

Friday, February 12th, 2010
Winter wedding photos inside an old rail station - photo by Night and Day Photography

Winter wedding photos inside an old rail station - photo by Night and Day Photography

When planning a winter wedding, it’s important to take photos outside if you can, but equally important is having an indoor location so your wedding party doesn’t freeze in their formal wear out in the sub zero temperatures.  lol  There are great places everywhere for photos.  These photos were taken inside an old train station, and the employees there were all too happy to oblige this bride’s request to take photos there.  In general, people will do almost anything for a girl in a wedding dress if she asks!  So when you are thinking about taking indoor photos, don’t exclude your favourite restaurant (get permission in advance), or that old building you have seen in passing.  Remember if you are thinking about taking advantage of an office building or mall, you will need to have wavers signed in advance though.

Posted by: Night and Day Photography

Unusual can mean Unique!

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

edmonton wedding photographer stephanie craggYou may find your professional Edmonton wedding photographer asks you to do some things you werent expecting :) You can always say no, that’s ok. Or you can trust that there is a very good reason you’re being asked to do it: like lay on the staircase in the hotel lobby ;) Your photographer probably has a vision!

written by: Stephanie Cragg / Edmonton wedding photographer

Facebook at a Wedding?

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010


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Photo by Shandro Photo


One of the craziest things we’ve seen recently at a wedding is a groom updating his Facebook status to ‘married’ during the ceremony! Now that’s a committment to social networking…
Written by: Shandro Photo, Edmonton Wedding Photographer

Bridal portrait on the Sly

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

stephanie cragg edmonton wedding photographersSomething I really enjoy doing on a wedding day, is trying to capture a unique bridal portrait, when the bride isnt even aware that I am doing it! I grabbed this favourite of the bride as she stepped out of the room after having her veil put on.

written by: Stephanie Cragg / Edmonton wedding photographer

A Different Perspective

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
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Photo by Shandro Photo

Hiring an epxerienced professional photographer will ensure you have unique and beautiful images of your wedding. Your photographer will see what others don’t, and creat beautiful, artistic memories for you.

Written by: Shandro Photo, Edmonton Wedding Photographer

Making an Image vs Taking a Picture

Monday, February 1st, 2010

The Silk Purse

The Silk Purse - image by Trident Photography

What separates the real photographers from the guys who bought a nice camera? The ability to create an image. I am not merely talking about taking a nice picture, anyone can do that when the conditions are right. I am talking about “turning a sows ear into a silk purse” so to speak. This is about creativity in composition, location, and lighting. Here is an example of a shot I made in the tiny bathroom at the hotel.
Edmonton Wedding Photographer - Trident Photography