12 • January 9, 2014
Kitchissippi Times
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Professional wedding photos offer timeless joy lthough trends come and go in the wedding industry, one thing that has never fallen out of fashion is professional wedding photography. Having an expert capture images of love and joy is an investment many couples are happy to make, knowing that these photos are likely to be the
Miv Fournier has been a professional photographer for sixteen years, operating for the last ten out of a Westboro studio. “I specialize in photographing people so weddings are an important component of my work and a nice contrast to the commercial projects I often do,” he explains. “I love working with brides and grooms; they are always in a great mood so it’s fun to be able to create images that reflect their happiness.” Fournier says he has numerous preferred locations around Kitchissippi for both photo shoots. Two of his favourite areas are Maplelawn with its adjoining walled garden and a number of different spots along the Ottawa River. “I have been able to produce some spectacular images shooting near Remic Rapids,” he adds. “Inuksuk artist John Ceprano’s work provides a stunning backdrop and because of the flat rocks there, I’ve had couples who were willing to stand in the water, thus enabling me to make great use of the light and the reflections off the water. The nearby woods offer lots of possibilities as well.”
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most enduring keepsakes of their big day.
Many of today’s brides and grooms are willing to put themselves in the hands of the photographer as artist.
He notes that while parents of the happy couple are sometimes interested in more traditional poses, many of today’s brides and grooms are willing to put themselves in the hands of the photographer as artist. “Most clients come to us because they have seen other work we’ve done and they like the style. I favour a sort of documentary or journalistic approach where the majority of the shots are both candid and artistic, often playful and relaxed, which is what our clients seem most eager to enjoy.” “Developing a relationship by working with a couple on engagement photos is really fun,” adds Fournier. “With these, I try to tell a story about their journey together and incorporate some of their shared history into the shots. For example, I did a shoot on the Ottawa River not far from Westboro Beach with a couple who love to sail. The shots of them in action out on the water are really wonderful.” Fournier notes that while some people try to save money by having a friend or relative take wedding photos, the results may not have the lasting appeal of professional work. “We are able to shoot at an extremely high resolution which then gives us total flexibility in terms of how we work with the images later, adjusting the lighting, for example, which can add so much texture to an image.” Another benefit of working with a professional is archiving. “We store the digital files indefinitely, both at our studio and backed up at an offsite location, so couples have peace of mind knowing they can order prints whenever they want.” Fourner says that he never tires of watching couples get their first look at their wedding photos. “We put their top one hundred photos together in a slide show, set to music, for them to watch together and the newlyweds are always so excited and emotional. It makes my job so satisfying.”
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