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The Adventure of First-Time Homeownership: Navigating Parenthood in Your Own Haven Ah, the exhilarating journey of first-time homeownership! A thrilling ride filled with unexpected twists, joyful discoveries, and the sweet satisfaction of calling a place your own. But wait, imagine throwing the whirlwind of parenthood into this mix! As 20 and 30-year-old females, you’re no […]

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Amanda and Kurt’s Unforgettably Beautiful Black-Tie Summer Wedding

Discover the details of Amanda and Kurt’s elegant black-tie summer wedding at Stonefields Estate, featuring rustic charm and stunning natural surroundings.

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Autumn Inspired Historic Farmhouse Wedding

Faith + Stéphane The two sweetest people you will ever meet. They give their full heart and soul into everything they do and everyone they meet. Regardless of if they met you a week ago or if they’ve known you since college. That’s what we heard time and time again through the family and friends […]

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Discover Kingston: A Touch of Home Before the Spectacular Wedding

Join me on a trip to Kingston, Ontario – a city filled with beauty and love. Discover a stunning courtyard alley and the breathtaking Fort Henry, as we follow an amazing couple’s journey towards their dream wedding at Stonefields this October. With their impeccable taste, their big day is sure to be nothing short of fabulous.

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Luxury Queens University Engagement Session

Meet Lydia and Liam, a couple whose love story will make you swoon! They met during grad school at Queens University and will tie the knot* at Chateau Laurier. Check out their stunning engagement session in Kingston!

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Welcome Madelyn Grace

"Next time you two plan another major life event, could you warn the rest of us first?" We got a few reiterations of this in various words the week Madelyn was born. In true Nicole and Max fashion, our celebrations come followed by a major weather event or circumstance. Wedding tornadoes, tropical storm honeymoons, snow [...]
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Rainbow Room-Inspired Wedding at Venue TwentyTwo

Sarah and Mike’s luxurious black tie wedding at Venue TwentyTwo was inspired by the Rainbow Room in NYC. See the stunning decor by Sinclair & Co. Design!

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Colourful Indian-Inspired Wedding

Discover the remarkable love story of Kelly and Kris, who persevered through pandemic-related obstacles to make their dream wedding come true. This charming couple added unique Indian touches to their ceremony and reception, creating a celebration that was both meaningful and unforgettable. Get inspired by their story and their stunning photos!

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Intimate Fairmont Le Château Montebello Petite Wedding

Discover the intimate and stunning Fairmont Le Château Montebello petite wedding of Ann-Renée + Gord. See how they exchanged vows in front of Alan Viau and dined al fresco with their favorite twenty guests.

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Élise’s 9th Month

40 weeks in, 40 weeks out for our little due date baby. Wow. Still not walking on her own yet but boy, does the girl ever want to move! Laps and laps around the coffee table, finally got the grasp on the traditional crawl, waving, and our first tooth is just starting to pop up! [...]
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Baby Must-Haves – Travel

By popular demand, I’ve had several past brides with littles on the way or planning on it ask me to share some more of the baby things we absolutely love! We went a bit on the high-end side with a lot of our travel and safety items, but if anywhere, that’s where to spend it. [...]

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Élise’s 6th Month

Happy half birthday baby girl! We can't believe you're already six months old! There has been so much growth this past month, I can’t even imagine where the next six months will take us. Can’t wait to take her back to the river again when she may actually be intentionally interested in summer and swimming. [...]
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To My Husband on His Birthday

Celebrate a special birthday with this heartwarming tribute from a grateful wife. Despite a challenging year of sickness and pandemic, her husband has been a loving and supportive father every step of the way.

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Jillian + Neil

Venue / The New Rideau Wedding Gown / Dominique Lévesque

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Recapping the Showit United Photography Conference 2020: A Whirlwind Experience with a Surprise Ending!

Join me as I reflect on my experience attending the Showit United photography conference in Phoenix, Arizona. From great talks to a fun 80s themed dinner, this conference was more about community and togetherness than your typical photography conference. Plus, read about my unexpected news of pregnancy during the conference!

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Best of Weddings

Take a trip down memory lane with us as we showcase our favorite wedding photos from the past year! We’ve been capturing magical moments for over 7 years and are grateful to all the wonderful couples who trust us with their special day.

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Le Château Montebello: A Rustic and Luxurious Honeymoon Destination with Endless Amenities

Discover the perfect spot for your honeymoon, engagement celebration, or weekend getaway! Follow our Where To Honeymoon series for local and international finds. Our first stop? Le Château Montebello – a rustic, charming hotel nestled in nature. Enjoy luxurious amenities like the grand Aux Chantignoles dining room, outdoor activities like mini-golf and kayaking, and indulge in local cuisine at Le Bistro and ChocoMotive chocolate shop. Plus, meet the adorable Canadian Guide Dog who welcomes guests to the resort!

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Our Anniversary Getaway Vol. 1

Venue / Fairmont Le Château Montebello

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Beautiful Cultural Wedding at Brookstreet Hotel

Experience the stunning and cultural wedding of Natascha and Will in their Coptic Orthodox church, with beautiful portraits and lively Arab dancing. Photography by Nicole Amanda.

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Melanie + Zack

Meet Melanie and Zack, high school acquaintances turned lovebirds who waited for their daughter Zoe to walk before tying the knot*. See their beautiful wedding photos and read about their love story captured by Nicole Amanda Photography and Tuong La. Discover their wedding vendors, including Vistaprint* for their invitations.

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Rebecca + David

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Raechel + Dane

Venue / Central Experimental Farm

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Best of Weddings

This year was insane, from shooting so many stunning wedding days to planning our own. Still not sure how I was able to do it all, it was a blur! Each wedding day though, I’m glad I was able to slow time down and embrace each day with my wonderful couples. Seeing their joy made [...]
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Showit United 2018

This year, I attended my second ever Showit United conference. If you read about last year’s conference, it was definitely super emotionally overwhelming for me. It was the most amazing  photographer-based community environment that I had ever been in, and it was SO comforting, but at the same time it was a rollercoaster of emotions.I [...]

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Jillian + Neil

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ABOUT Nicole

At home wherever my daughters are. Adventures wherever my husband takes me. Excitement whenever weddings are involved.

Mama, wedding photographer, creative, entrepreneur, tech geek, cat lover. There were no other options, no backup plan. From the tender age of fifteen, I knew I needed to create; art and family.

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