Ontario Wedding Photographer

Documenting your happiest day in its natural habitat. Photographed with true to life images

Tell Me About Your Wedding

13 years of experience and 300+ weddings. Thousands of dance floor shoulder shimmies.

People dancing at a celebration, with two women in dresses and a man in a shirt and tie enjoying themselves.

Getting portraits on your wedding day is a given and it’s something that ALL wedding photographers offer

BUT what if you could also got these fleeting unique moments that were totally real, and unplanned

A bride in a white wedding dress with a veil leans down to kiss a young girl on the lips, surrounded by women and children on a staircase in a decorated home.

What if you had a photographer that made it a mission to truly document all the meaning behind this important day.‍ ‍Not stiff traditional poses. I’ve been know to sit in a spot and hold my camera still -  waiting the moment to happen, because I see something others don’t  - I am patiently anticipating for that scene to unfold.

I am giving you these moments other photographers overlook. And I am funny too, so that helps.

A bride sitting in a church, viewed through what appears to be a blurry decorative element in the foreground, with a stained glass window and church architecture in the background.
Bride sitting in the back of a car, looking out the window, wearing a wedding dress and veil, with a leather jacket on.
A woman getting her hair styled in a salon, with two other women in black dresses in the background.
A bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet, smiling as she approaches a groom in a dark suit who is receiving a ring from a woman in casual clothing during an outdoor wedding ceremony near the ocean.
A bride and groom hugging inside near large windows during a wedding celebration.
People dancing at a celebration or party in a dimly lit venue, with some guests in the background.
A bride and two bridesmaids holding hands and smiling in front of a window with natural light.
Two women in a hotel room, one sitting on a chair with hair rollers, and the other standing, smiling, using a phone, with a large window and curtains behind them.
A wedding couple kissing outdoors, surrounded by friends in formal attire, with autumn foliage in the background.
Makeup artist applying makeup on a woman's face while another person holds a mirror showing her reflection.
A black and white photo of a bride and groom during their wedding ceremony in a rustic setting, with the groom placing a ring on the bride's finger.
A joyful woman with long wavy hair wearing a white off-shoulder dress and a floral crown, smiling and talking to another woman in a patterned dress at a wedding celebration.
A joyful bride holding a bouquet of roses in a white wedding dress, smiling and laughing outdoors on her wedding day.
A bride with long dark hair, in a white wedding dress, sitting and holding a bouquet of pale pink roses, smiling softly, in a dining room with a china cabinet, a framed picture, and a table with a floral tablecloth and a flower arrangement.
A woman in a white dress walking away across a foggy field at dusk or dawn, with trees in the background.

The best thing about her photos is that she captured the real essence of our wedding, the photos show us how we are - pretty much constantly laughing. After cancelling our wedding and moving to an elopement Shelley was extremely flexible and came along for the ride with us! We cannot thank her enough for the amazing memories she's given us with her photos.

-Lindsay+Thomas
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A couple in wedding attire sharing a joyful moment outdoors by a lake, with the man in a tuxedo and the woman in a strapless wedding dress.

Hi! I’m Shelley. Happy you are here!

A woman with long dark hair, smiling, wearing a black sleeveless top, gold jewelry, and a smartwatch, sitting indoors near a window with glass blocks.

I’m a candid and documentary wedding photographer based in Norfolk County, photographing weddings across Southern Ontario including Hamilton, London, Toronto, Guelph, and Cambridge.

The couples I work with are not looking to pose all day during their wedding, They are drawn to candid photos that reflect the funny moments, the emotional ones and portraits that are thoughtfully composed but still feel like them!

I’ll deliver photos that bring back all the feels - the moments you saw and the ones you didn’t. If you're looking for a candid wedding photographer in Ontario who captures the day as it actually felt, you're in the right place.

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A bride and groom dance outdoors in a wooded area during sunset, gazing into each other's eyes.

Everyone that sees my wedding photos is absolutely blown away! They are pure magic and better than we could have even imagined. We were literally screaming at the photos in the trees by the dock!

Shelley captured the beauty of the venue, scenery, all the special moments and more. She is easy and fun to work with and provided great direction. Shelley is a true talent!

            -Kasey+Jordan
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A bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet and celebrating with two young girls on a beach, surrounded by guests, during a wedding celebration with flower petals in the air.
A bride in a white wedding dress and a pearl necklace and a groom in a beige suit are on a sandy beach, one of them is leaning over to look at their shoe, while the bride is smiling and making a peace sign with her hand.

Getting married at an all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean?

I photograph Ontario couples who are trading banquet halls for palm trees and ocean air.

Destination weddings at resorts aren’t just about the ceremony. They’re a few days of friends, family, sunburns and poolside drinks

I’m there to document all of it.

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Rain on your wedding day forecast ?Night photos are always a great way to end the day, but if it’s raining and we do a backlit rain photo, that’s a whole different level. The raindrops light up and it looks dramatic and cinematic - and th
You don’t need to be “good at photos.” You just need a wedding day that feels like yours. I photograph weddings across Southwest Ontario (and the occasional destination one) with a focus on real moments, not stiff posing or forced t
When you love him so much that you just want to squeeze him!
Me shooting through the window of an ice cream parlour and the shot that I captured. Stopping for ice cream on your wedding day = so fun!
Before the ceremony: Deep Breaths. "Everyone is going to be looking at me" After the ceremony: Married. Relaxed. Best day ever.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss outdoors during sunset, the bride in a flowing peach wedding gown and veil, and the groom in a navy tuxedo, with tall trees in the background.
A bride and groom holding carved pumpkin masks over their faces, standing outdoors on a fall day in front of a stone wall with trees and foliage in the background.

Shelley found a way to capture our big day, while somehow going unnoticed through most of the day. We couldn’t be happier with our photos. Shelley was easy to work with, and kept the laughs coming. We have received so many compliments on our photos. We have also received many compliments on how stealthy she was, with multiple people saying “I didn’t even notice her there!!”. She is a true artist, and incredibly talented. We will cherish her work for years to come.

— Rita+Michael
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Ready to get started?

I’d love to hear what you’re planning and create photos that feel like you!

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You get married. I’ll get the moments

let's talk about your wedding!