Union Photography Blog » Wedding, Portrait, Maternity and Lifestyle Photography by Jon Thorpe

I always get excited when photographing weddings at beautiful churches like St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica in London Ontario. I won’t lie, it does make my job a little easier when each photographic opportunity is greeted with stained glass, Gothic pillars and intricate murals!

Both Anna and Norbert are pretty artistic and you could see it shine through in all of the intricate details of their day. From Anna’s beautiful and stylish dress to the table settings which she designed. It must also be mentioned that Anna is also a photographer – so she knew just what she was looking for when contacting me. Fun, different and exciting photos! Needless to say, I enjoyed taking on the challenge and had a fantastic time working with them throughout the day!

Another great part of the day was working alongside my good friends at StillMotion, who were on hand to create a same day edit of the event. Check that out here. It’s stunning!

Thanks again to the both of you for a wonderful wedding! And remember - Rain on your wedding day brings fortune, abundance and luck! So I am sure you will be receiving plenty in the future!

- Jon

Fresh air, the scent of pine and a scenic vista set the scene for Sarah and Russel’s wedding at Horseshoe Resort, which is just outside of Barrie, Ontatio.

Some may recognize Sarah and Russel as the “Rockin’ Couple” from a Lifestyle / Engagement shoot that I did last year, which came complete with guitars and amps. Oh yes. Needless to say I have come to like this couple a lot and was excited to finally be photographing their wedding!

We found some fantastic locations for the ‘not so formal’ photos, including a vibrant canola field which made for a fantastic backdrop for Sarah in her beautiful dress!

I also have to thank Ryan Rowell, of Rowell Photography, for being an awesome second photographer and for putting up with the ridiclous amount of gear that I made him carry. I swear, I am learning to pack lighter!

I just love it when I am able to share my imagery with people through publications such as Weddingbells and It’s even better that my couples get to share their experiences. It really does this industry a great service by highlighting stellar vendors and by helping other couples avoid wedding woes! Luckily, Claire & Chris’ wedding side stepped any sort of issues and went off without a hitch!

To read the full article, pick up a copy at your local news stand, or click here to view the online version.

Congratulations to the both of you on getting published and on having a fantastic modern wedding!