Photographers in Montreal: wedding photography portfolios

—The secret we all want to reveal – who is the best wedding photographer in Montreal?

—Ha, well, obviously I'm biased, but I think myself and my team are pretty great! With that being said, Montreal is FULL of amazing talent! I feel so lucky to be working among the best of the best here!

—What should future newlyweds pay attention to when looking for a wedding photographer?

—A connection with the photographer as a person as well as a connection to their work! And trust....you MUST trust them.

—How did you start working in the wedding photography field?

—After graduating from my second photography degree, I got a job second shooting for an amazing wedding photographer in Montreal. I always thought I'd be doing magazine editorials....but I just loved the raw emotion in weddings as well as their unpredictability! I think I strive on the stress!

—How do you deal with criticism?

—I think it makes you stronger and better! There's always someone who can be a jerk out there, but I mean constructive criticism is necessary! That's how we grow~

—Do you look good in pictures?

—Oh my no way!! I'm terribly un photogenic! Thank goodness I know how to make others look amazing in pictures!

—What is there in your work that brings you joy?

—Seeing my couples overjoyed with their images...making their day even more beautiful then they remembered.

—Do you like travelling?

—Love it!! Before I settled down in Montreal, my husband and I travelled for 5 year straight!

—What are the key elements that make a photo attractive?

—Light....gosh...FIND THE LIGHT! :) Seriously. It will make or break an image.

—What makes wedding photography different from other photography genres?

—The raw emotion....people aren't ever ready for what emotions will creep up!

—Is there anything in your work that you don't like or even hate?

—Nope!

—Can you imagine what wedding photography will be like in future?

—Hmmmm, not sure to be honest!

—The secret we all want to reveal – who is the best wedding photographer in Montreal?

—A few come to mind, Davina+ Daniel, George Mavitsis and Patrizia Castiglione.

—What should future newlyweds pay attention to when looking for a wedding photographer?

—Figuring out what they feel when they browse portfolios – does it feel right, authentic and consistent? Chatting about non-technical subjects and seeing if you can connect with the photographer on a personal level is a huge plus.

—Can you imagine what wedding photography will be like in future?

—Not really – we are going closer and closer to iPhone pictures with hashtags, so that makes it all the more difficult for some couples on a budget to justify professionals. Automation and 'always on' cameras will shift photos into short bursts of video.

—What is absolutely unacceptable when taking photos?

—Loosing time and giving up on a shoot. There are some times when the weather doesn't match our expectations, the mood of the people neither, but you have to always push everything through as much as possible to be able to work out a good result.

—Is there anything in your work that you don't like or even hate?

—When staff or family stresses out the couple over anything during the wedding day. Usually nothing can be done and things go so fast at that point anyways.

—How do you deal with criticism?

—Over the years, better – I'm not the best in my field and I try to filter couples who would be unsatisfied early on. That helps me avoid it.

—What are the key elements that make a photo attractive?

—The composition and light that directs everything to the couple – accessories and nice backgrounds just add on to the emotion.

—What is there in your work that brings you joy?

—The tears I shed when couple say vows to each other. I get so close to them that I treat it like family or close friends.

—What makes wedding photography different from other photography genres?

—There's no second chance, no opportunity to change the environment, a tight schedule. Every single skill you have from directing people, shooting products, decor, formals, romance, documentary gets mixed up together in a fast paced day.

—What makes a photo valuable? What are the key features of a great photo?

—Authenticity and emotions are the two that make it feel real and worth looking into for an extended period of time.

—Are there tendencies in wedding photography?

—Washed out colors/contrast and cutting off people's body parts has been an odd trend to look at. I'm more classical in that sense. I like seeing people's faces and emotions.

—Do you like travelling?

—Yes! I love changing up my surroundings – getting out of my comfort zone.

—How did you start working in the wedding photography field?

—Met a friend who was looking for an assistant last minute and decided to take up a challenge. Haven't looked back since.

—Do you look good in pictures?

—Oh definitely. Especially if I have makeup on!

—What details that usually pass unnoticed can a wedding photographer capture?

—Reactions to the main action. Mom's tears as they exchange rings, the laughs as the flower girl walks down the aisle...