vendor reviews: london ontario wedding photographers

There's no such thing as 'just another wedding' with Photography by Yvonne

Reviewing Yvonne Long, Owner & Photographer of Photography by Yvonne

The Ring's staff selected Photography by Yvonne to review for several reasons. We loved this young woman from the moment we sat in her home studio amidst a wall-sized Monet print, comfy decor and endless examples of photos. She is married, has two children, a big smile and an eye for finding beauty where you wouldn't think to look. Yvonne has been a wedding photographer for thirteen years and it's no wonder why. Her flair for the artistic side of photography allows her to take amazing shots, specializing in unique photo effects, and take great candid photographs - which is not easy. Yvonne is a pro at all methods of capturing your perfect day, but what we like most about her, is that when you go through her work, you can see that each time she shoots a wedding... click for more

HRM brings fresh ideas & chameleon-like style to capturing moments in time

Reviewing Heather MacEachern of HRM Photography

Every bride wants to have some attention on her wedding day... but what if you want to feel like a star? Heather MacEachern of HRM Photography will make you feel just that. It's not just her dual degrees in photography and education, her enthusiastic approach to all things wedding, her evolving style inspired by magazine-style fashion shots, or that her work has been used by internationally known bands in their promotional material... it's that Heather takes all of this experience and translates it to what she loves most... London weddings. "London brides and grooms inspire me." With a reputation for an adaptable, fashion-oriented shooting style that precedes her, staff at The Ring wanted to learn more about this young professional's unique approach to photographing London area weddings. Let us... click for more

Blue Iris offers funky & artistic photos to London brides in a personable package

Reviewing Jennifer O'Neil, Owner & Photographer at Blue Iris Photography

Several years ago, staff at The Ring had our first interview Blue Iris Photography Owner, Jennifer O'Neil. Within five minutes, we knew we loved her and her work. Within three hours, we knew we didn't want to leave the coffee table we sat around, which was overflowing with albums and prints of past Blue Iris weddings. Sitting in Jenn's office with her, we were impressed with every photo that we saw. It was obvious then, and it's obvious to The Ring every time we see Jenn, that she loves weddings and capturing special moments in pictures. "I'm in a great place in my life right now. I love my job. I get to be creative," she told us. "I make great connections with people. Many of my brides become my friends... click for more

Distinctively different style, artistic vision and an international award keep Jennifer Partington in demand

Reviewing Jennifer Partington of Photography by Jennifer Partington

When staff at The Ring first sat down with Jennifer Partington three years ago, we knew right away that brides would love her. She has the education, hands-on training and portfolio that make it easy to picture her shooting your wedding. But it was more than that. Jennifer Partington seems to have always worked with a strong, authentic passion for her photography. Using her own artistic vision, Jennifer says she aims to capture memories in a distinctively different style at each event, paying close attention to the... click for more

Brides are choosing snapdragon for fun, artistic, gorgeous shots they'll love for a lifetime

Reviewing Tricia McConnell, Photographer & Owner of snapdragon images

It was a privilege to meet Tricia McConnell, Photographer and Owner of snapdragon images. The Ring had seen her work at local shows, and had found it to be inspired, creative and injected with a sense of whimsy that many modern brides are looking for. Tricia instantly strikes you as a young, trendy, professional who easily connects with brides and their needs, dedicated to her craft and determined to give couples the most artistic photos that are consistent with the couple's personalities. We first sat down... click for more

A background in fine art & fashion gives Erwin Loewen’s photos an inspired edge

Interviewing Erwin Loewen, of Erwin Loewen Photography

Erwin Loewen was an artist long before he ever became a photographer. Years were spent as a pencil sketch artist learning to capture the shape, form and fall of light on his first subjects: horses and beautiful women. Since learning the art of photography, he has managed to transfer his artistic vision and skill to the camera lens. If you've ever browsed Erwin Loewen's web site or albums, you'll see that his work is a production of gorgeous wedding photos, each one seeming to show close attention to detail and a strong influence from the fashion industry. He describes his approach as "less traditional and more spontaneous in nature with a candid and photojournalistic feel." Over the years, Erwin has acquired a reputation for photography that has brides looking like super... click for more

For Eric Rockburn, it's not just a wedding album, it's your true life story

Interviewing Eric Rockburn, of Eric Rockburn Photography

It's rare to find a husband and wife who not only love to be together, but also love to work together. Eric Rockburn's success is hinged not only on his dual diplomas in graphic design and photography, his lifelong exposure to art and photography specifically, but also on the woman he married and works weddings side-by-side with. Crystal and Eric create contemporary digital images for their clients, work to provide you with more than you'd expect to receive, and present it all in a professional, custom designed album. "When you look through your wedding album, we want you to feel like you are re-living your own true story," says... click for more

Custom Concept uses photojournalism to cover a lifetime of memories from all the best angles

Reviewing Trish Roberts, Owner of Custom Concept Photography & Framing

Meeting with Trish Roberts to interview and review her wedding photography was both delightful and inspiring. This owner of Custom Concept Photography & Framing comes highly recommended, to say the least, with local experts being among the first to admit this girl's got talent. From the beginning, we knew that Trish was an incredible wedding photographer. But to take that further, she showed herself to be artistic, personable, and an obvious romantic at heart. Knowing just what angles to shoot from, how to catch the moments that matter to you - the intimate, classic, romantic and joyous ones - in a collection of photos, Trish sat down with the staff at The Ring... click for more

James Roberts Photography stands out for photo-impressionist style

Interviewing James Roberts, Owner of James Roberts Photography

We wanted to review James Roberts Photography because he gives you the best of many worlds - from the 'how-did-they-get-those-shots?!' photos to those that capture the glamour of it all. Owner, James Roberts (known to his brides as Jamie), concentrates on what he considers to be the "fine art of your day" - beautiful photography that captures the emotion, glamour and authentic moments of your wedding day. Jamie focuses on delivering photography that represents your day in unique ways. Influenced by painting and sculpture, by photographic history and by contemporary fashion photography, Jamie describes his signature approach to photography in a way any bride could love, "You will look spectacular, and you'll have fun..." click for more

GK Photography focuses on timeless, energy-filled memories and photojournalism for local and destination weddings

Interviewing Bassem Wahba, Owner and Photographer of GK Photography

Bassem Wahba, Owner of GK Photography, is a self-taught and obviously talented photographer with more than enough wedding stories to keep him busy shooting engagement sessions and wedding days in both local and exotic locations. He seems to have a never-ending supply of energy and inspiration, which probably explains the equally large supply of devoted couples who all have something great to say about GK. "As much as I am part of my couples' lives on their biggest event, they are a part of mine. Each of my couples knows that they get my... click for more

New company Intuition Photography is young, fresh to the wedding scene and budget-friendly

Interviewing Leanne Murray, Owner of Intuition Photography

There are several great reasons why it's looking like 2009 is going to be a big year for Leanne Murray, and for her brides. Leanne is the owner of Tavistock-based Intuition Photography. She is also a Fanshawe graduate with a double photography major and is in the midst of turning her childhood dream into a career. Over the past four years, she Leanne has covered roughly fifty weddings as an assistant shooter and ten as the principle shooter. She's done countless portraits in between covering rewarding events such as a Heart & Stroke Foundation charity event and the upcoming 91.5 The Beat fundraiser in El Salvador. Her images have turned up in wedding albums from London to Woodstock, in the local Tavistock Gazette, and now, in The Ring. Why? Because we... click for more

Long-standing family business keeps focus on professionalism, creativity & London brides

Reviewing Darlene & Michael Abela, Owners & Photographers at Abela Photography

For over twenty-nine years, the well-known Abela Photography name has been built on capturing the emotional, romantic and significant moments of London wedding days. And though weddings have changed and evolved over the years, Darlene and Michael Abela seem to have always kept sight of the reason they do what they do, "Our work has taken us to many places and has given us the opportunity to meet countless wonderful people. From the very beginning, our goal has been to provide images that, in every instance... click for more

Westcoast stands out with pre-wedding rehearsal shoots and 'wish lists' for brides

Reviewing Lynne & Keith Moreland, Owners, Westcoast Photography

To help brides and grooms focus on and enjoy their wedding day, Lynne Moreland makes sure that she knows beforehand what the couple wants for their wedding photos. Lynne, Owner and Photographer at Westcoast Photography in Goderich, along with her husband, Keith, help couples navigate their wedding day to make sure it runs smoothly. They also offer a pre-wedding rehearsal shoot so brides can get a peek of what they will look like in their dress and how their entire look translates in the photos. This helps them know before the big day exactly what they're looking for in their wedding photos when the proofs come back. Staff at The Ring sat down with Lynn and Keith in their third year in business to find... click for more

re:action photography's Scott McQuarrie doesn't wait for the next shot... he goes looking for it