Each shot was created indoors with available light only.  No off-camera flash.  Nothing but what is already there.  I think one of the biggest challenges about wedding photography is taking what we’re given and making it art.  Light-bulbs and symmetry…sometimes it’s all we need.

I hope you like them.  I think they’re fun.

We’ll have a full wedding post coming soon.  Promise!

{x} Tara

P.S. These were shot in 1. The SkyWalk 2. Dupont Station 3. Morba Furniture Shop 4. Building #5 in the Distillery District

From the time I walked in the door to the last frame of the night, Malcolm + Claire were kind, welcoming, and treated us like old friends.  I am a lucky girl, and have wonderful clients.

It was the perfect June wedding.  Friends from near and far, sunshine, and laughs.  I have been very excited to show you these images.  Enjoy!

Claire + Malcolm met at work in Ireland — he fell for this beautiful Irish lass and never looked back.  Much of Claire’s family still resides in Ireland — including her sister who had a baby while the rest of the family was in the plane en route to the wedding.  Thank goodness for Skype!

The ceremony took place at Spadina House, which is directly next door to Casa Loma.  An incredible venue for a ceremony.  And a perfect day to be outside (in the shade, of course!)

Neither Claire nor Malcolm are much interested in jewelery, so instead opted to have a traditional hand-binding ceremony in place of the rings.

Best best man’s speech ever.  Everyone was cracking up.  He should hire himself out as a professional speech-writer/professional best man.  I would hire him!

Such a sweet night with two + many good people.  Can’t you just feel the love?

Claire + Malcolm :: thank you for making my job easy.   You are fantastic.

Happy Thursday, lovers!

{x} Tara

We shot Barb.  Barb is superduperextramegamindblowncrazy hot.

Barb’s incredible make up by Hayley Cotterill.

Barb’s saucy hair by Kristin at Fuss Hair Studio.

Thank you to both of these amazing women for making Barb’s hotness even hotter!

I can barely contain my excitement over these images.  More so soon!

{x} Tara

Many thanks to Emma McIntyre for her amazing work as second shooter.

Also a high-five to Hayley Cotterill for her work on Allison’s make up.

Happy Wednesday, lovers.

{x} Tara

I am an honest-to-goodness believer in projecting.  As in putting things out to “The Universe”.  Apparently when you want something to happen, you’re supposed to make it real in some way — write it down, or maybe tell someone.  Well, I’m doing both :: I’m writing it in the blog, and therefore telling every who reads it!

Remember, I have a camera and a passport, and I will go anywhere — the more exotic, the better!

THE LIST ::

1.  Newfoundland ::  The smaller the town, the better.

2.  Thailand + Bali :: Magic.

3.  Tofino, British Columbia :: Or any coastal city/town in B.C.  Especially here.  Booked/shot — Agassiz, BC.  Still waiting on Tofino!

4.  A cottage community outside of Toronto :: Intimate, family-oriented, laid-back.  Booked!  Stay tuned for this one coming in 2011.

5.  Prince Edward Island :: This province holds a very special place in my heart (as does the entire East Coast for that matter).  Booked!  Lilly + Dave partytimes in 2011!

6.  New Orleans :: The culture, the food, the life!

7.  Tobermory, ON :: You can’t beat that crystal blue water.

8.  Italy :: Anywhere in Italy.  Absolutely anywhere.

9.  France :: I can hardly imagine how amazing this would be.  Paris, the South…sigh.

10.  New York, NY :: Isn’t this on everyone’s wish list?

11.  Your backyard  :: Because as a little girl I watched Father of the Bride over and over, and their wedding was in their backyard.  Bonus points if you have Frank + Howard as your wedding coordinators!  Booked!  Coming in July of 2010 (Minus Frank + Howard)

12.  Vegas :: I don’t have to elaborate on this one, do I? 

13.  Salt Spring Island, British Columbia :: I know I kind of covered this in #3, but sometimes it helps to be specific!

14.  Scotland and/or Ireland ::  With a name like “Tara McMullen”, it seems only right.

15.  Japan :: Traditions, colours, love.  Need I say more?

16.  Muskoka, ON ::  Classy + cottage = one great wedding.

17.  India :: The colours, the culture…imagine it…

18.  In a vineyard in any city, and any country.  Booked!  Coming October 2010!

19.  The Ice Hotel in Quebec :: could it be any more Canadian than amour over ice?

20.  Somewhere completely private, tucked away in the middle of nowhere – just the two of you + me.  The perfect elopement.

I will update when I book any (all!) of these places one-by-one.

~ Tara

Agassiz, British Columbia for Katelynn + Janez in May, 2010.  Photo by my amazing second shooter, Scarlet.

P.S. It was raining (does it do anything else in BC?!).  My pants were very, very wet

Kristy + Chai.  One day.  Unicorns, rainbows, sparkling stars, fairy dust, magic beans, elves.  Basically brilliance.

Behold!



One and a half million thank-yous to Scarlet O’Neill and Rachael for their assistance at this wedding.  Scarlet shot all of the groom coverage above and is responsible for that amazing ring shot.  She also provided amazing assistance at the reception.  Thank you!

Hair and make up on all the ladies is courtsey of the amazing Ivy Lam (Kristy’s cousin).  She is amazing.  I want her to live with me and make me pretty every day.

Kristy + Chai.  I love you.  You are the kindest, sweetest, most generous people ever invented.  And you love each other.  A lot.  That makes you my heros.

{x} Tara

Dear flowers ::  Thank you for blooming early.

Dear Kristy + Chai ::  Thank you for being the sweetest people in the history of ever.

More of this beautiful wedding coming soon…

Happy Sunday!

{x} Tara

P.S. You probably knew this already, but hair and make up by Ivy Lam.  She rocks.

Make up by (the one and only) Ivy Lam.

Many, many more coming soon.  Sincere appreciation for Calla Evans who assisted at this wedding.

x

Tara

P.S. Miri + Wayne :: You’re dreamy.  Both of you.

When one imagines a ‘beautiful’ wedding, we often consider things like linens, lighting, colour schemes, flowers, and other aesthetic elements.  Julie + Sean had all of this – but they had more.  So much more.  Their wedding had passion, creativity, friendship, joy, whimsy, various musical talents, a bride wrapped in black, rings on strings, a snow machine, and love notes turned into paper aeroplanes.  What a way to start the season…

Many kind thanks to the wonderful John Edgar for shooting this wedding with me.

I’m off to wedding #2 of the season this afternoon at the Liberty Grand, and then we get into full swing in April.  There are still a few prime dates remaining for 2010.  September and May of 2011 are also filling up quickly!

Julie + Sean — you two are beautiful.  Thank you for everything.

xo

Tara

We’ll have some shots of Alison + Scott up soon

{Heart}

Tara

P.S. Happy Valentine’s Weekend to all of you lovers out there — single, married, dating, or otherwise.  Eat some chocolate and smile tomorrow.