Dan Fontaine Photography

Dan Fontaine Photography - The Blog

Hi there and welcome to my blog.  My name is Dan Fontaine and I am a wedding photographer based in Vancouver, British Columbia.  With the help of my beautiful wife Steph we serve the needs of wedding couples all over the lower mainland with our unique combination of photography and make-up.  This is the place where you can check out my latest work and get an idea for my relaxed and fun style of shooting.  I will also post the odd movie review, rant or rave and a few favourite personal photo's.  If you are a perspective client take a while to search through the posts and use this as an information source to get ideas about your own wedding or portrait shoot.  Friends, family and past clients can check this blog to see what we are currently up to and check out favourite posts.  If you or anyone you know is looking at a date in the 2008 wedding year feel free to call us as we are booking up fast especially for those coveted summer Saturdays.  Thanks for checking us out we truly appreciate it.

Dan Fontaine      

New Blog for Dan Fontaine Photography

Hey Guys, the new blog is finally up so this blog will officially fade into cyber heaven.  Check out the new blog at Vancouver Wedding Photographer.

New Blog Coming Soon

Well as you can tell we haven't posted here in a while.  We are working on a new blog and it should be here very soon.  This blog will have great big images and a look that reflects who we are.  Expect lots of posts, all the stuff I didn't post last season as well as tons of new stuff.

Dr Sun Yat Sen Gardens Wedding - Dave and Yvonne

Prepare yourself for a really long post cause this was a really big wedding.  I started the day shooting the guys getting ready at the hotel around 7am, Steph had already been at Yvonne's making the girls look fab.  The ceremony was at the always beautiful Sun Yat Sen Gardens in Chinatown.  We shot pictures of the wedding party in and around some of their favourite place in Vancouver before a traditional Chinese celebration at Shun Feng Seafood Restaurant in Richmond.

I have to start with this shot of Dave and Yvonne.  It is one of my absolute favorite images from this summer of weddings.  Some images just need to be cropped and this one was all about square.

Here are the rest of my fav images of the day.

Yvonne in the mirror, just before the guys show up.

The guys had to eat and drink some disgusting stuff as well as pay money and endure a little body hair removal to get in the door.  I must say that Dave's friends are a little better than mine.  Can't imagine what it would take to have my bud's fully dressed in a suit and ready to eat lemons and get waxed at 8 in the morning.

Some detail shots of the bridal gifts and flowers.

The ring exchange.

The first kiss, they weren't kidding around.

After the formals we shot some of the wedding party and just Dave and Yvonne on the grounds.

Probably my second favourite shot of the day.  Pure sweetness.

The guys goofin' off.

The wedding party.

A vintage look.

A cute set that was not posed as I ran from one location and caught this special moment.

I love kissing shots, can't ya tell? It doesn't hurt when you have some classic chinese architecture to frame the newly married couple with.

Here are a few shots of everyone having a good time. It can't be all kisses and romance.

This was the school when everyone in the wedding pary went to school except Dave. He went to the rival school down the street.  High school sweethearts that went to the rival elemantary school's, almost to cute to believe.

We captured some great shots on the aquabus.

A view of Vancouver I have'nt captured before.  Usually I like warm tones but for this image I just love the way the cool tones looked.

Da da da da daaaa, I'm lovin it. A mid day refuel at Mickey D's led to a scrumptious ring shot.

A few amazing portraits of the glowing couple.

Some detail shots of the reception. Love the vibrant red and gold.

I might by looking for a new job in about 10 years.  Check out these cameras, they aren't what I would call kid friendly and these little guys are nailing sweet shots.

Instead of the traditional clinking of the glasses they picked names of couples present and had to imitate their kiss.  Yvonne got to dip Dave for once.

The first dance, these guys really know how to move.

Some of their friends partying like rock stars.

One last shot from the first dance, a great image to end a great day.

  

Mayfair Lakes Wedding - Mark and Leslie

Mark is another client who started out as an old friend.  I guarantee we would never have guessed I would be shooting his wedding back when we were causing trouble at Hugh Boyd.  To be honest I don't really think we would have believed we both would have found such beautiful and amazing brides.  We started the day at Leslie's parents place in Steveston and shot on Moncton street and at Garry Point.  Then we had the pleasure of shooting the wedding and reception at one of our favourite venues, Mayfair Lakes Golf and Country Club.  Here are some of my favourites from their day.

  Leslie looked stunning.

Playing a little pool.

The party bus.

The following shots are pretty cool and definitely different for wedding pictures.  This has become one of my favourite places to shoot.

Anybody got a light?

Had to throw a few romantic ones in here.

If this is N Sync does that make Mark JT.

The ceremony was full of emotion and a few tears.

A few more tears and lots of laughs during the speeches.

Candy, who doesn't like candy.  And they picked the good stuff.

After dinner we stepped outside for a few awesome sunset shots.

This one is already on my studio wall.

After capturing those super amazingly romantic sunset shots a giant wolf jumped out of the 18th hole and attacked us but Mark fought it off and we rejoined the party.

An old school shot but I still like it.

A few of the first dance.

When the jagger bombs come out it is usually time to put away the camera.

I've said it before and I'll say it again.  It is always an honour to photograph any wedding but when someone you know trusts you on their special day it means a lot.  We had a blast, thanks guys.

Whytecliff Park E-Session - Karen and Kevin

Karen and Kevin wanted something a little different for their engagement session.  We decided to head out to Whytecliff Park in West Vancouver for a sunset shoot.  Howe Sound was beautiful as always and we all couldn't stop commenting on how great it would be to live out on water in one of those sweet homes.  Big props to Karen for trudging up and down the beach in high heels.

Here are some of my fav images from the session.

Instead of trying to pick my favourite from this sequence I liked the way the images all flow together and tell a fun love story.

Some casual portraits.

Check out Kevin rockin' the GQ look.

Same image, which do you like better?

I love a little off camera lighting just after sunset, it gives such a dramatic feel.

We can't wait to shoot your wedding on October 11.