On Assignment with Hawkeye. | Moncton Equine Photographer

hehe! I have been wanting to write that blog title for weeks now!

I did a day trip to Saint John NB about a month ago, and along with two other shoots, got the chance to meet Jessica and her two horses, On Assignment, or Alex, her Quarter Horse Mare, and Hawkeye, or Holly, her big German Import Gelding! And yes, you probably read that again, but I assure you, I did get the genders and names correct!

This trip was the first time I had ever driven by myself to Saint John, not only to but through and past the city, and over the bridge! I was terrified. I don't really know why, but I have always dreaded shoots that might take me to Saint John, just incase it meant I had to go over that bridge. Looking at it today, I don't understand my fear. It was easy, I had my toll change ready (before I left Moncton) and a back up pile just incase I dropped it, or missed the basket!

Anyway, the trip across the bridge was more than worth it, it was a very fun shoot with Jessica and kids!

This is Alex, a sweet little lady, the prettiest little face, I thought for sure she must be an Arabian, but I was wrong.

Look at that beautiful big black expressive eye!
And this is Holly, He is such a pretty boy!
I don't know who is wrapped around who here!

And I couldn't finish this post without including Eddie, Jess's teeny tiny little barn helper. He stays close by, and he relies more on his hearing than sight at his age!!

Hope you enjoy the quick preview Jess, many many more to come!

Quinn | Moncton Equine Photographer

Even my hard days are quite incredible!

I say this because last week, while going through one of the hardest personal stretches in my life, I was booked to shoot Quinn. Upon normal circumstances, I probably would have rebooked or rescheduled, but, I had worked with Quinns' mom before, (you'll see the pictures if you look back through my blog a couple of years) and was confident that she'd understand if I needed a time out or to look the other way if my eyes were filled with tears.

If you've followed my blog, you've already met a lot of Quinns family. He is a two year old who was bred at Fresh Paint Farm in Petticodiac.

Here is just a quick preview of the shots, hopefully I've gotten them up before Cindy has gone home for the weekend!

Enjoy your preview!

I totally laughed when I saw this first photo as I was editing... she's totally reaching in her pocket for treats for Quinn!!

Crystal and Shawn | Moncton Wedding Photographer

So, all of last week I had such anxiety. I had a wedding to shoot and the weather was looking like it wanted to fight. I always tell my brides, the weather is going to do what it wants to do, and no amount of worry is going to fix it, so worry about things you can fix. Secretly, I say this, because I pray enough for the whole wedding party, their families and well, the entire province, really. Snow, wind, cold, we can deal with, easily, rain, not so much. Mostly because I dislike rain a great deal. I love the sound of raindrops hitting the roof at the camp, and I love to watch them fall in the river, and I love the smell after a summer rain, where sweet summer grass meets the black top. But I really don't like standing in the rain as the drops hit my lashes and make me squint. I don't like spending the rest of the day in damp clothing and my hair, well, it doesn't like rain either.

Imagine my horror when I wake up to the sound of rain beating against my bedroom window. I thought, surely to god, no, that has to be the wind, it wasn't. I kept telling myself, it's going to be ok, the wind will blow these rain clouds right outta here. I went to pick up a coffee and on the way home I thought my miracle wish had come true. The blue sky came out and the sun was shining, while I was packing my gear, I realized it wasn't going to be long lived. So, I got my rain coat, and left early so I'd have time to shop for an umbrella. As I drove from Moncton, through Riverview, to Hillsborough to Hopewell Cape, the need for windshield wipers was intermittent.

The bride arrived and the sun was shining and kept returning throughout our day. Thankfully, I didn't have to use the umbrella that I had picked up. I think it was my good luck charm.

The wedding was at the Albert County Museum. A place that I have driven by countless times before, but never, ever stopped. I didn't realize what a gem I had passed by so many times. First of all, if you ever have the opportunity to stop in, Do it. Brides, if you are looking for somewhere to host your wedding, check them out. The can seat up to 150 ppl in the beautiful courthouse, and have a reception hall right there... Did I mention... it's beautiful!

ok, ok, pictures. So the day went like this. rain, clear, rain, clear. In those clear time slots we jetted outside to take pictures, and here is some of them. And by some, I mean, probably way too many, but I really had to work hard at cutting the number back. Thank you to Crystal and Shawn for sharing your day with me. It was a beautiful one.

Enjoy.

A quiet moment with mom before she walked down the isle to marry dad.
Drop Dead Gorgeous.

Look at the way she looks at him. Love it.

Go on, Kiss her!
Beautiful detail on a door inside the Courthouse where they were married.

The Courthouse from the outside
Inside the Gaol
Some fine details

and really, I could keep going and going. This was such a beautiful day!!

Thanks for looking!