This is the best ring exchange photo I have ever shot.
I like it because all the hands and fingers in the photo look natural and graceful. The minister’s hands in the foreground add an extra touch of formality to the wedding ceremony scene. And not only are both wedding bands visible, but there is also a clear profile of the engagement ring. This shot wasn’t posed either; it was an action shot as the bride slid the ring onto the groom’s finger.
From a photography nerdery point of view, I didn’t feel like I needed to crop or straighten, and the shot was razor sharp at 170mm, f/2.8 and 1/200s. [Also: ISO 2000, bounced flash.]
Immensely satisfying!
The Asian-inspired peach sofa set at Cynthia’s parents’ home didn’t quite fit with the modern and purple-themed wedding. But I chose it as the backdrop for detail shots anyway because sometimes you like to remember the everyday things you grew up with. Assuming, of course, that Mr. and Mrs. Yan had this sofa while Cynthia was growing up!
Maid of Honor Christal was so excited about how well her dress twirled.
Meanwhile, my guest photographer 
Unrelated sock nerdery: I bought some Under Armor socks just this past weekend!
Randy and his groomsmen had to complete a number of challenges in order to win access to the bride. It certainly was a challenge to fit …everything… into those tiny bathing suits.
The wall treatment in the bedroom worked out very well for this shot. I really like this. :)
Cynthia and Randy’s first look!
And then we went to 
Nate took the guys outside for a few group shots. Randy proceeded to get stuck inside a helmet.
Then I took some shots of the guys too and Randy didn’t get stuck inside of anything.
The second location was the 
The sheer curtains were great!
Romantic shot by Nate:
Then we were off to the 
Sometimes it’s good for the photographer to be in a picture too. That’s my arm:
Cynthia made the stunning flower centerpieces — it involved a lot of tissue paper, hot glue and trips to the Dollarama for styrofoam balls.
Yes! I love it when the engagement photos are incorporated into the wedding! Future clients take note. :)
Victor had some of my steak. I had some of Victor’s dessert. It was a win-win situation.
There were strings and then there weren’t strings and Randy had to do a dance and navigate with a blindfold. This was a great wedding game.
Clearly, much fun was had by all!
A few more of my favourites to enjoy below. :)
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