Dan Fontaine Photography

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.

Marcella and Shawn

Marcella and Shawn were really fun and really really in love.   We got all the usual romantic shots but managed to get a ton of goofy shots of everybody having fun during the day and the reception.  Here are some of my fav images from there special day.

The beautiful St Helen's Church has amazing light.

The kiss.

Marcella and Shawn live in a really cool old house and have a couple of pooch's who were better models than most people.  Seriously these dogs were amazing, they sat exactly where they were told and looked right at the camera.

It was looking like it might rain so we headed to the library for some bridal party photos.

Love this image.

Off to Stanley Park.

A fun shot.

These crazy cats were at the reception super early and partying in the bathroom.  Kinda reminded me of a junior high rec dance.

Kids were a big part of the wedding, they still go nuts for the chicken dance.

Love this series of shots of Dad dancing.

A great last dance shot to end with.  There is a lot happening in this image.  I love the shadow and the romantic pose, I also love the kids playing on the dance floor and the fact that Shawn and Marcella are totally unaware and just into their moment.

I know we say it all the time but it's true.  We are so thankful to have been a part of your special day.

Natalia and Jean Marc

Here are some of my fav images from Natalia and Jean Marcs wet wild and wonderful wedding.  The ceremony was planned for Burnaby mountain but it was looking like we were in for some of Vancouver's famous summer rain. The last minute change didn't dampen anyone's spirits.  Natalia was a classic beauty and shone the whole day and night.  The food was catered by Accents and it some of the most amazing and original food I have ever seen at a wedding.  The party started early and went all night long.

A great candid shot of the girls having fun while getting ready.

Wow

Time to get the party started.

Thanks so much for letting us be a part of you special day.

Steveston Pictures - Chantelle and Byron

We had a great afternoon shooting Chantelle and Byron's engagement session in the always popular Steveston area.  These two are big time in love and were really at ease in front of the camera.  Here are some of my favorites from the day.

Love this image, shows lot's of love and is a little bit playful.

Another fav from the day.

Byron was bouncing all over this tree, jumping up one branch and swinging onto another.  Chantelle on the other hand was hanging on for dear life.

Love the daisies.  There is always something different when shooting in Steveston.

We shot so many great images of this fun couple it was hard to narrow it down to just these few for the blog post.  Enjoy.