I just love these photos. Every time I look at them, it brings me so much joy and makes me feel emotional. Some times I find myself feeling so bitter towards the vanity and performative aspect of weddings. In some ways I feel weāve lost the plot and weddings have just turned into an opportunity for content. And then I look at photos like these and it reminds me that this is what itās all about. Before the wedding, Victoria shared with me how much her grandparents meant to her. Theyāre not travellers, and yet they made the journey all the way to Colombia to be there for her on her special day. I know that alone meant so much. Itās capturing moments like these that remind me that what we do is actually important. This is a moment both of them will be able to remember and cherish forever.
Not even a friendly reminder, but an aggressive and unapologetic reminder to couples. Your wedding day is YOUR day. There is no right or wrong, there is no normal. I have to say it truly breaks my heart a little bit when a couple says to me āis it ok if we do ____ā or āis it ok if we donāt want to do ____ā and the answer is always YES. Not only is it ok, but itās encouraged! This is your wedding day and you deserve to experience that in the most authentic way that feels good for you. Having got married myself recently, I know there is no shortage of outside opinions of what you āshouldā be doing. From social media, from friends, family, blogs, vendors. I know it feels like a lot of pressure to do or not do certain things. To have a wedding party, to do a first look, to have a cake even though you donāt even like cake, to spend an hour taking couples photos despite the fact you both hate getting your photo taken and would rather spend that time at cocktail hour with your loved ones. So please take this as a sign and permission to experience your wedding day in a way that feels most authentic to you both š¤
Hello everyone, itās been a minute since Iāve made a personal post. Just wanted to take the time to say hey to all the new friends on here (and old ones)
My name is Ryan. I have had the privilege to be capturing weddings for over 12 years. 250+ weddings. I live in Langley with my beautiful wife and our cat Phoebe. I am also a part time psychology student (which I will maybe make a separate post about) 2 years ago I married my beautiful wife @katieplamondon and it fundamentally changed my view on weddings. What they are, what they mean, and the moments that matter. I am the person behind Blackrose Cinema. But the truth is, Iām not the person whoās made it what it is. What makes my work is all of the beautiful couples that have trusted me to capture their special day. I always make the joke to couples āitās your world, Iām just living in itā but thatās truly how I feel. Iām not here to make your day look like anything that it isnāt, Iām just here to capture you and your loved ones in the most authentic way possible. Your day is not for my portfolio, itās not for my instagram, and itās not my video. Itās your story, Iām just helping you tell it.
photo by: @ninaanddarek
Real love is in the quiet moments. My wife and I got married almost 2 years ago, and at our wedding Katieās mom gave a speech I think about all the time. Along the lines of, of course a wedding and big milestones are times of immense joy, but to not let the small moments of everyday life pass you by, as youāll look back and realize those small moments were actually the big ones.
Couple: Paulina & Åukasz @paulina_adamiszyn@zalttaa
Groom styling: @buczynski_tailoring
Bride styling: Thrifted by @ninaanddarek
Flowers&table decor: @fabrykamarzen.mn
Stationery: @rosenblau_kalligraphie
Make up: @delfinakardas
Hair stylist: @eliz_stylist
Venue: @zameklagow
Details: All thrifted by Nina&Darek
At: @nostalgia_workshop
Happy Halloween & spooky season everyone š¤ I have locked myself away in my editing cave for the fall working on putting together all of your beautiful memories from this year. Cannot wait to share them with you all š¹
