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I recently had the chance to explore some of my favourite areas of Sleeping Giant Province Park with Shannan & John. These two were a couple of gems & we had such an incredible time getting lost in the woods & experiencing some of the most beautiful views the park has to offer.

June 12, 2024

This shoot came together so well. I had a riot with Riley & Sarah. I’ve known Sarah for years & she’s another local photographer, with a huge heart for film. I was so honoured when she reached out about photographing their wedding. With a ridiculously fun afternoon, creating more memories on Sarah childhood property, I’m even more fired up for the wedding there this summer!

December 15, 2023

An incredible evening adventure with these two. Amanda was set on hitting up both locations in one evening at the location we were at. They were roughly 4.5kms apart. Once she was all done up in her dress at the first spot, she said she would hike in the dress to the other spot. This kinda drive & attitude always me stoked.

November 20, 2o23

It has been a wild year & extremely busy. I realize I haven’t posted any work on here since February. I have so much to share from the year that I hope to be posting in the coming months, along with launching an updated website in the new year! Blessings to you & hope you have a wonderful day!

November 20, 2023

Alex & Christie

When chatting about where we wanted to do the engagement shoot, I had suggested Silver Harbour on Lake Superior & it truly never disappoints. I also found out it was the location where Alex & Christie did their first dive together. Oh yes, they love to scuba dive & Alex actually proposed 20ft under water. These two were a couple of gems & had a blast with them. If you’re wonderful about the outfits at the end of the shoot, Alex is very involved in the local group Superior HEMA (historical European martial arts), where he practices medieval fighting techniques. His suit is an authentic suit that was custom made in Europe.

February 5, 2023

You +. Me

December 23, 2022

Joshua & Aleksis wanted to do a second shoot or as I like to call them a “Day After Shoot”, where at some point after their wedding day they’d get dressed back up in their wedding clothes. I love these shoots with couples. I love adventuring with couples. I pitched the idea to head to a place called Little Trout Bay on Lake Superior & then processed to suggest we do it for sunrise. The good thing about doing it in the fall is that we could sleep in till about 4am-ish because the sun didn’t rise until later, like 7:50am or somewhere around then. I could tell that there was some hesitation at first but the more I talked about it, the more they got excited & were down for it. And oh boy, the sunrise did not disappoint at all! Looking back at this shoot is another reminder that the lack of sleep is always worth it. I love being able to provide experiences like this for the couples I get to spend time with. I’m so excited for the adventures that await in 2023.

October 27, 2022

A few shots from my recent adventure with Shay & Justin. Looking back at these photos has me so stoked for the adventures that lay ahead with couples in 2023!

October 14, 2022

This summer I revisited a trail close to home that I had kinda written off for some time as a sub average location for shoots, if I’m completely honest. Well, something changed this year. A love & appreciation for the location had blossomed. This new excitement & joy to photograph in the space, creating new memories with couples there took over me. Here are a few images from a recent engagement shoot.

October 4, 2022

Megan absolutely crushed it with this beautiful Vinok (Ukrainian floral crown). After our last shoot together, we chatted about doing something one more time this year before any remaining flowers she had were too far gone with the changing of seasons. Her makeup by Bianca was on point as well, really bringing it altogether. This was an incredible group effort & I’m so thankful to collaborate with wonderful friends like Megan & Bianca 🙌🏻

October 2, 2022

Hitting up this location for sunrise has been a deep desire of mine for a long time. So thankful Aleksis & Josh were willing to wake up before 5am so that we could be up on the cliffs before the sun came up over the horizon. Whether it’s sunrise, midday or sunset, this is a must spot to check out if you live in the area.

September 17, 2022

Something happened to me on this shoot. I have always loved adventuring with couples on engagement & day after shoots (a shoot that happens at some point after the wedding day), also wedding days as well when time allows for it but I was taken back after this one. I came home & reached another level of passion to explore with couples I didn’t know was possible. Northern Ontario is full of endless adventures, giving experiences that can make you feel like you could be anywhere in the world. This shoot was a reminder that I’m so passionate about not wanting to just be your photographer, I want to be a friend, a support, an encourager. I want you to know that you matter more to me than the photos do. I find myself this September filled with so much excitement for what’s a head, the adventures I get to go on with my couples, the weddings to come & the ways I can push myself as a creative. If you’ve made it this far in the post, know that you’re so deeply loved & cherished.

July 20, 2022

Josh & Aleksis

June 13, 2o22

What an incredible evening with Aaron & Miranda. It was such a joy to explore Mink Mt with them, so excited to share more from this shoot.

May 31, 2022

An unforgettable day with these two. We were out on picnic point & if you know the area, then you know what's involved in getting there & Courtney crushed it in her wedding dress. The fog was so heavy, it had me squealing on the inside lol. Fog truly some of my favourite weather to shoot in. Walking through the foggy forest had this eerie feeling & at the same time, magically enchanted in the best way.

April 7, 2022

An incredible sunrise hike with Klyer & Carly, while embracing -28*C.

March 19, 2022

My time with Isaac & Sarah was so good. We headed to Sarah's family cabin, out in the wilderness. There's just something I love so much about photographing in cabins, when given the opportunity. Sarah told me about this secret garden they had on the property, so we hiked into the woods 500m or so, dig out the door so we could enter the garden area, as there was heaps of snow blocking us from getting in. This shot was taken by one of the windows. Once I saw the way the light was coming through, I knew I had to photograph them there. The only issue was that it required all of us roughly being waist deep in snow, which none of us were dressed for. Always so incredibly pumped & grateful when couples are willing to get a little uncomfortable so that we can get the shot.

January 25, 2022

With how fast the light fades in Mexico, in the evenings, we headed to the final location I had scouted for one last shot I wanted. As we were approaching the spot, I looked left through some bushes & had to do a double take!! Immediately I ditched the other spot, there was no way I could pass this one up.

January 3, 2022

Kicked off the new year with an incredibly cold but beautiful & rewarding hike with another wedding photographer in town.

December 12, 2021

I didn’t realize how long it’s been since my last post. It has been a busy end to the year & 2022 is shaping up to be even busier. Looking back on this year has made me feel so incredibly blessed & honoured by all the couples I’ve had the pleasure of working with. So grateful & excited for what’s ahead!

December 12, 2021

A few shots from Tyler & Tiffany’s incredible wedding.

October 1, 2021

Adventure, dirty & wet wedding attire & good company. All things I love on a shoot!

September 15, 2021

I had the pleasure of photographing Eric & Nancy, along with their three lovely kids this evening. A huge shoutout to their kids for crushing this hike. It's views like this that still leave me in disbelief after 18 years of calling Thunder Bay home that we live where we do.

August 23, 2021

Filled with a thankful heart & honoured when its comes to the couples I get to work with. After these last 4 weddings that I shot in 8 days, I was reminded once again how much I enjoy what I do. Every wedding leaves me truly humbled & grateful.

August 18, 2021

I was an absolute mess while taking this photo, weeping with joy on the inside & fighting back tears on the outside. The groom isn’t this boy’s biological father but has been that father figure for years now. This ceremony was so special, as the couple made the bride’s son a big part of it. To be honest, I was completely undone in this moment & so I don’t remember word for word what was said but the officiant spoke to the fact that the groom was not only committed to his new bride but her son as well.

Why I found this moment extra heavy was because our son is adopted. I’m not his biological father, he looks nothing like my wife & I, nor his sister. When I look at him, all I see is our beloved son.

It was such an honour & blessing to be able to witness this ceremony

August 16, 2021

Friday evening with these two was such a great way to kick off the weekend. So much laughter & fun, while exploring the countryside.

August 3, 2021

I was beyond blessed with the opportunity to photograph the entire Lindberg Clan. Great grandparents, grandparents, four brothers with their spouses & heaps of cousins! I went into the session excited to photograph everyone but wasn't prepared to walk away from the session feeling so overwhelming blessed by the time I had with them. So grateful to know this group. More photos to come.

August 1, 2021

Jon & Torika, always a riot with these two!

July 17, 2021

I had the great honour of capturing a special moment as these two renewed their wedding vows, with just their daughter present. Afterwards we hiked a little further to a point that leaves you overwhelmed with beautiful views on the north shore of Lake Superior. So grateful & blessed to have met this family.

July 15, 2021

I was blessed with the opportunity to photograph my friend Laura, another photographer in town & her boyfriend, Stefan. Our time together was short but was so good.

June 28, 2021

It has been so long since I last adventured with a couple. We hit up Neys Provincial Park, on the north shore of Lake Superior, a place real special to them & a place I had always wanted to experience. I’m already itching to get back to this beautiful park.

May 25, 2021

Left the house just before 6am this morning to get out for a hike, an incredible way to end the May long weekend. There’s just something about being in a forest on a hike, listening to birds sings, water moving through small streams, there’s a stillness & it’s absolutely wonderful.

April 19, 2021

I have found myself filled with this fresh excitement to photograph couples as of late. I can’t wait to get out & make memories with people.

April 14, 2021

Over the last few weeks I had the chance to get out for some quality hikes. With each year that passes I find myself more in love with this incredibly beautiful area of Canada, here in northern Ontario.

February 24, 2021

It wasn't until after editing this session that I realized what I love about this landscape location so much. It has the perfect blend of where I grew up & now where I call home with this small pocket of prairie land & mountain range all wrapped up together in one area. With that said, on a completely different note, I'm so in love with that hat that Stephanie is wearing in this photo.

February 5, 2021

These two, what an absolute joy to photograph! Been daydreaming about shooting more weddings in the Hamilton & Dundas area of southern Ontario as of late.

If you’re in the area, you need to go check out this lookout, it’s truly breathtaking: Dundas Peak

January 24, 2021

You & me

January 20, 2021

I was able to start off the new year with great friends & an awesome ‘Day After’ wedding adventure shoot with Hannah & Matt. The weather was incredible & the views were supreme!

December 22, 2020

Kam River

December 19, 2020

Today’s adventure with Jeremy & Alissa was another reminder of how much I love getting out & enjoying the elements with my couples. Lake Superior was wildly active this afternoon, sharing her cold embrace with us. There was so much passion, joy, love & laughter overflowing with these two.

December 17, 2020

A couple months back Matt, Lorena & I headed out to a little gem of a spot called Mink Mountain. It’s about 40ish minutes south of Thunder Bay. With the glory of those autumn colours fading fast, we made it out there for their day after shoot. It was such a beautiful evening & those views, well what can I say, they never disappoint.

November 26, 2020

We chased the fleeting light up & down Hwy 11. I love love love adventuring with my clients, taking them to places they’ve never been. We stood on top of a cliff, looking in one direction you could see the horizon & clouds swallowing up the last rays of light. The other direction had what looked like fog rolling in at first in the distance & as it got closer, a flurry of snow came full steam ahead, it was wild. It’s moments like this that fill my heart with so much joy.

November 10, 2020

The other morning Josh, Silena & I headed out to Mink Mountain for sunrise. There is something about being up high & watching the morning wake up over Lake Superior that is so special.

October 20,2020

Matt & Hannah

September 21,2020

It was an early start but man, once we were out there it was so worth it. An incredible beautiful morning with these two!

September 4, 2020

Exploring Kakabeka Falls with Huntur & Kirstin, I was truly reminded of this parks stunning beauty!

September 1, 2020

I met Kaya sometime ago, I don’t recall how far back but we worked on a photo project together while she was working at a local coffee shop here in Thunder Bay. Since then, she’s been globe trotting & currently living out of town. I caught wind that her & her boyfriend would be coming to town for a few days & so I asked if I might be able to steal them away for a few hours for a little photo shoot, to which they said “YES!”. For a while now I have been wanting to canoe to the marina break wall & photograph a couple there, they were more than happy to adventure out to it! Such a beautiful spot that I hope to use again.

August 25, 2020

Spent the last two days exploring the backcountry of North Western Ontario. I was reminded of just how beautiful the Canadian Shield truly is.

July 20, 2020

Took Courtney & Kevin to one of my favourite spots that straddles the city limits. This little mountain range offers so many incredible trails & views from different spots. It’s hard to believe their this close to town.

May 31, 2020

This time of isolation has really given me a lot of time to think lately, giving me so much appreciation & joy for the couples I get to work with each year. It also has reminded me how much I love adventuring with couples & exploring the countryside. I can’t so excited to get out there with clients & find new hidden gem locations!

May 29, 2020

I recently had the chance to get out for a sunrise hike. In no way did it disappoint & getting up at 4:30am was totally worth it once we were standing on top of the mountain. It’s moments like this that leave me in disbelief that I live in an area of Canada that is so beautiful. When viewing places online it can be easy to forget that the places we call home can be so incredibly wonderful because we are always comparing them to some other destination. Here are a new shots from my adventure with my good friend, Tyler.

March 11, 2020

The Glorious Sunshine. A friend of mine had told me about these ice blocks that were in town & how I better check them out soon because with the warm weather rapidly approaching, there was a good chance they wouldn’t last long. Some friends of mine were able to make an early morning shoot happen with less than 24hrs notice. I had an incredible time with Bianca & Curtis, embracing the cold so that we could get to these ice blocks for sunshine on Lake Superior.

February 15, 2020

Adventure, you’re always on my mind. Devouring the landscape that surrounds me has become one of my greatest passions & joys.

February 11, 2020

The Way Home

January 13, 2020

Just daydreaming about the adventures that lay ahead in 2020 with the couples I'm beyond blessed to work with.

January 9, 2020

It doesn't matter the location, there’s always this little voice in my head, wondering how I can make the location feel like it could be anywhere. This is especially true when shooting in very public places. This day was no different & I'm thrilled with the way this turned out.

January 4, 2020

I've been daydreaming about this mountain for the past year or two. Tried to climb it last week, drove 260kms+, got about 300ft in & then had to make a call on whether to continue in or turn back & because of a late start, I decided to turn back. With that, I knew I wasn't gonna be able to stay away for long & was able to make it work to return yesterday with shuffling a few things around. It was as glorious as I'd dreamed about. My legs were screaming when I got back to the car but so incredibly worth it.

December 29.2019

I don't know what it is about winter blizzards but they fill my heart with so much joy & excitement for adventure. If you're the adventurous type, what fuels your desire to get out & explore!?

December 27, 2019

As a parent, I want our kids to know that their Mama & Papa will always be there for them, this also means encouraging them with things they're passionate about. Our 2 year old has been so passionate about the moon as of late. He asks to see it almost daily once it gets dark outside, he asks to see it when he wakes up in the morning. I don't know if one day he'll be an astronomer but while he has this deep love for the moon, I want to encourage this love. Tonight we pushed bedtime back, Mama made hot chocolate for everyone & we headed out of town to stargaze. Even though it was a moonless night, it was an awestruck time for all, taking in all the stars.

December 23, 2019

I don't know what it is but winter brings an excitement & joy for adventure that the summer months just can't touch for me. It feels like the further the temperature plummets into the negatives, the greater my thirst to get out & adventure is. In the 16 years I've called northwestern Ontario home, I still find myself blown away by its beauty, i absolutely love that it never gets old. I have found myself humbled & in awe of the beauty that surrounds Thunder Bay lately. It has also given me this new passion for Manitoba & a desire to explore the province, which I grew up in. There's an overwhelming amount of places in this world that can leave us all feeling jealous & unappreciative of the places we call home, well at least that's how I feel at times. I've learned that sometimes you just need to dig a little deeper & it's amazing the gems that will show themselves. One thing I really want to do in 2020, is explore more than I ever have, especially with my family. I want to teach & show my kids the amazing area we live in & all the adventures that are endlessly waiting for us.

November 15, 2019

Slow Down.

Lately, I've just had this extremely peaked interest & endless, thirsty desire for film photography. The process involved has me so excited to shoot. It's funny because I was exposed to some of the sweetest medium format film cameras growing up as a child but never had a real interest in film photography, let alone photography in general. I think what has me so in love is how slow the process is, how it forces me to stop, double check settings & recompose before I take the shot. The thing I’m enjoying most, is how we live in a day & age where this world is all about "now, now, NOW!" & all about needing that instant gratification & film photography is the total opposite of this. I captured a photo of my 2 year a couple days ago & I’m so excited to see this photo for some reason but it may be weeks before I finish shooting the roll & then I still have to send the roll away to a lab. I also find myself cherishing each potential shot I take because I know I only get so many shots per roll. There’s no checking the LCD screen, there’s no instant delete & redo. For me, there’s this “kid” like joy, wonder & excitement to get this roll back & I love that I’m forced to wait. “So, okay, what’s the point of all this, Dave?” Life & the things in it, will come & go so fast, so don’t forget to take time for the simple things, the simple joys that bring you life, that looks different to everyone but be sure to take that time & slow down. Be blessed, know you matter, know you’re cherished & have a wonderful day.

October 20, 2019

What a way to cap off the wedding season. Fog is by far my favourite weather to shoot in! So encouraged by these two, so much passion for one another, the people they come in contact with & so madly in love with Jesus. It was such an honour to be apart of their wedding.

October 15, 2019

Wild & in love!

October 2, 2019

Engagement gone wrong.

August 21, 2019

I had an amazing day with Dan & Laurian this past weekend. IT was such an incredible day, beautiful & intimate.

August 13, 2019

It's adventures like tonight that leave my heart beyond full.

June 17, 2019

What a day this was. We explored abandon homes & explored Lake Superior provincial Park in ONtario, Canada. One of my greatest joys, when couples are down for throwing time out the window & adventuring until our hearts are content.

March 24, 2019

One last touch.

January 31, 2019

Heartbeat.

November 18, 2019

It was a pretty bitter cold afternoon at -15*C but Morgan & Caitlin pushed through so that we could adventure through an abandon grain elevator.

I had an awesome time with Mel & Matej as we adventured around a shipyard, making the most of everything we could find to use as a backdrop.

September 23, 2018

Morgan & Caitlin.

September 17, 2018

What a joy to be apart of Renato & Alex’s wedding this past weekend.

September 5, 2018

My one true love.

July 30, 2018

I was recently given the chance to create a family photo for my friend & his mom. He told me how he wanted to let me do my thing but also to incorporate photos of all the dogs they grew up with. This was such a joy & a pleasure to do.

July 8, 2018

I don't just want to be the wedding photographer you hire for your wedding day. I want to be your friend, tour guide, the guy who pushes you out of your comfort zone....just a little, so we can get that shot. I had a such a great time with these two. Watching the love between these two was a real blessing & brought me so much joy! Thanks for an amazing adventure & I can't wait for the wedding.