What to Wear to an Engagement Session

Fall is here and that usually means engagement sessions!

I say usually because not everyone wants a fall e-session. But lets not nit pick.
When I got my engagement photos done, I had all these grand ideas as to what I was going to wear. Then I put them on and, oh no don't quite like this, or does this make me look fat? You know those problems. So I had one dress that was cute, it has a nice cut and a simple pattern. A little timeless, I didn't want it to look terrible 20 years from now. Then my good old standby: jeans and blouse. Mind you they were mint jeans, but spring time needs mint jeans. Enough about me...more about you!

You don't need to be all matchy-matchy. No need to dress up like twins. Just colours that coordinate and prints that don't clash. Get in touch with your inner artiste and find complementary colours on a colour wheel and go from there.  Like in Jen & Jay's e-session, above, the coral in Jen's cardigan doesn't clash against Jay's blue shirt.

 Why have one outfit when you can have two? Go from casual wear to something a little more dressy. Or vice versa. It gives you more choice in photos, and if you can't settle on just one outfit, you have choice.

Nothing wrong with cold weather. A clean cut jacket and layers go a long way.

The most important thing is:

Be comfy in your clothes: They are a reflection of you...

You need to feel comfortable in what you are wearing to be comfy in front of the camera.

 That and so you can move around too. 

So in closing: 

Wear something that you are comfortable, confident and feel good in. Don't try and be twins, let your personalities shine through. Match without being over the top. Wear some layers, not only does it add visual interest, you can take off a scarf or add a sweater and it changes the look instantly. Bring a change of clothes, it just allows you to have more variety in the photos and if you can't pick just one outfit, you have back ups. Oh also almost forgot: bring your confidence. Confidence is the most beautiful thing a person could have.

xoxo- Melissa

Jen, Jay and the sugar bush love

So Jen and Jay are getting married! I'm super pumped for this wedding! 
1) Jen & I went to school together (Walsh PS & SCS!) 
2) She's a sweet heart
3) He loves her to pieces

Jen you are going to be a beautiful bride and you have a handsom groom! 

Also I ventured up to Exeter to take these photos with them! "The home of the White Squirrel" and I saw one, honestly thought it was a plastic bag at first! (Nope!) We went to Jay's family farm which has the 'sugar bush'. Maple syrup mmmm... So many textures, so many trees and luckily there was no rain! (It was pouring in Norfolk and everywhere else right up until Exeter)

This adorable couple is getting married in July 2013 in Delhi. 

Check out more photos on Facebook

Erin & Steve are Engaged!

I would love you all to meet Erin & Steve! 

They are the latest couple to sign up for the Blackbird Photography wedding experience! 
Their wedding is in June of 2013, and I cannot wait to be there on their big day! 

October Equals Madness

Well I found this awesome post on Facebook...

And it couldn't be more true! 

This month is just flying by! Every single weekend is/was booked (yay!) with engagements, maternity or family photo sessions. 

(Of which I will post a couple family photos next)

Sarah & Thomas | Are in Love!

Thank you Sarah & Thomas for allowing me to photograph you both for your engagement! 

Shanah & Josh | Engaged!

They met at a high school play. He asked her out, she said "Sure!"

They went to a beach, for a date. He was romantic and brought a wine bottle.
There was a message in this bottle...

"Will you marry me?" was written on an aged piece of paper  "Yes, No, Sure." 

I think you can figure out how the end of this story goes.
Congrats Shanah & Josh! 

The Mad Hatter's Wedding

Natalie & Eric :

Do you recall their engagement session? Re-kindle that memory here! 

So they are a fun loving, nerdy (in that very awesome way), down to earth, yet imaginative couple! AKA I love them! We met in Brantford, I had pink hair, they had 'normal' hair. Then I had blue hair then normal hair. Then Eric had pink hair, blonde (with orange eyebrows [makeup]) then blue hair, and back to blonde. Natalie is creative, crafty and has a great sense of humour. One must have that to be around Eric, a jokester to boot. They love all things Halloween. (my favourite as well) Can you see how awesomely wicked this couple is and how well we get along.

One of my favourite shots from the day

So their wedding, a tea party inspired theme, held at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington was beautiful. There was a nice breeze coming off the water, there was shade to hide in & flowers were blooming. Although a few more bottles of water would have helped immensely.
I'd say that this wedding was basically flawless.

Oh and might I add that Eric's boutonniere was epic & Natalie's bouquet gorgeous & was made by one of Natalie's bridesmaids.

Everything about the wedding had Natalie & Eric all over it. The cake & the toppers, the music, the flowers & decorations. That is what everyone should strive for on their wedding day- to have your signature on it.

I wish all the best to them!

The Mad Hatter's Engagement

As an artsy kind of gal, I get super excited when I meet a couple who are also artistic and fun to be around.
Take Natalie and Eric for example, two love birds, who share many things in common, one of those is their love for classic books, and Burton movies. Well how about have a themed engagement along the lines of
Alice in Wonderland? Heck yeah!
We went to work, or should I say play...

Their wedding is in June 2012 & I cannot wait to see the Mad Hatter & Alice say "I do"

Enagement Shoot

Jenica & Eddy,
Thank you for letting me photograph your engagement session and in June, your wedding! You are *such* a fun couple and I cannot wait to photograph your wedding!

Lacie + Grant

Looking forward to their wedding in September! 

Love

David + Cornelia
Adorable couple from Switzerland, (yes its true!)
Sending them hugs as I miss them here in Canada!