Last weekend, I had the wonderful opportunity of attending a Boudoir Photography Workshop hosted by the amazingly talented Last Forty Percent Photography. I truly learned from Ewan and Brianna Phelan, the best in the business!

During this two-day workshop in London, Ontario, I learned about business aspects, posing, and a million other things that made me fall in love with this style of photography. Expect to see more of this type of work in the future from me…I’ve officially been bitten by the Boudoir Bug! Haha!

For now, here is some of the gorgeousness I was able to capture during this workshop. A BIG thank you to models Kasi, Ray Leah, and Lisa & Bryan for bringing their ‘A-Game’ to Last Forty Percent Photography’s studio! They made it look easy considering there were 10 photographers snapping away at them!

I was called upon Royals Roads University to capture images of one of their alumni for an upcoming Newsletter advertorial. The alumna they wanted me to shoot was Marg Verbeek, a highly experienced emergency manager, who is working to help small businesses in the United States become more resilient by enriching and evaluating a voluntary private sector preparedness program.

I met Marg downtown Waterloo one weekend in early December, and even though we had been pretty lucky to have a fairly mild winter during this time of year, the day of our mini-shoot was particularly cold…ok, really cold…go figure! But, that didn’t deter Marg from remaining cheery throughout the entire session.

It was a sincere pleasure getting to know Marg and to learn about how she is dedicated to assisting clients in achieving organizational strategic and operational readiness when a disaster strikes. She’s a modern day Superwoman, if you ask me!

To read more about Marg and how she makes a difference with her business, please click the image below:

Wanna know the way to my heart??

Feed me brownies.

Whether it’s white chocolate brownies, dark chocolate brownies, brownies with walnuts, or brownies with fudge…whatever the variety, I love them all.

So, needless to say, I got excited when we made some at home. The smell of the baking lingered in the house for hours….HEAVEN, I tell you.

Cheers to brownie goodness!

Work. Work. Work. All work and no play can make for a dull person. Seriously, I know this firsthand.

Because I could mentally and physically feel that dreaded feeling of being in a rut taking over me, my husband (still getting used to this title! Haha!) suggested we go for a 10km walk in the trails that the city of Cambridge, ON has to offer. It was great to get away from the computers and cell phones. Being unplugged felt good.

I brought my camera along for the adventure, and it was so relaxing to take photos of nature in its element. Having been so busy with weddings (including my own), it was sooo nice to just get back to the basics of shooting what I wanted, when I wanted, and how I wanted. No strings attached. No time constraints. No thinking. Just doing. It’s exactly what the doctor ordered.

It was a crisp, sunny, and perfect Autumn day with my hubby. Yes, nature walks are good for the soul.

I’ve known Nick for almost six years (wow, time flies!). He’s the kind of guy that always exudes a jovial attitude. He’s always positive and motivated, and I knew that whoever he shared his life with would be of the same caliber, if not more.

Fast forward a few years, and that’s exactly what happened. He met Andrea, a girl that truly compliments him. They fell madly in love with each other. And, now, they are happily ever after. Yay!

I remember when Nick told me about this ‘amazing woman’ he had met and how it was getting serious. Opportunities to meet Andrea kept falling through, but when I was temporarily living in London last year, I asked Nick to make this get-together happen once and for all! Fortunately, after all the back and forth planning, I had the pleasure of meeting the mystery girl who had Nick’s heart.

We planned on getting together for sushi, but I didn’t realize that they’d be coming in separate cars. Nick ended up being a bit late (as usual..ahem..haha! ), but when Andrea walked into the restaurant, we instantly caught each other’s attention, hugged instead of shaking hands, and had a good 15-20 minute one-on-one conversation before Nick arrived. I had just met her, but I totally understood what Nick was saying when he said she’s an amazing woman.

Not only are these two now partners in life, but in business as well. If you need reputable realtors in London Ontario and/or the surrounding area, get in touch with this dynamic duo at Team NA Realty.

I wish you both all the very best in life. You guys are simply perfect together! Thank you for letting me capture your special day as it was an honour and a real pleasure, to say the least.

xx
Ruby

PS – Gotta love the outtakes – especially the one of the girls on the shopping cart! Haha!

Nikki & Matt’s wedding was full of laughs and smiles! Here’s a glimpse of their day!

Congratulations again, you two!

Venue: Creelman Hall, University of Guelph

Long overdue in sharing these fun images, but regardless of the months that have passed since, reviewing these photos again brought me the warm and fuzzy feelings I had while capturing Priya & Naveen’s engagement ceremony.

It was a very intimate affair, where Pri and Naveen were surrounded with close friends and loved ones.

Pri is one of my best friends and I have a soft spot for this girl. She’s my soul sister. A girl I can kick it with. A girl who knows how to make me laugh. A person in my life Coinstar money transfer that keeps me grounded. You get the picture. Cannot wait for her soul-mate and her to tie the knot (they already share the same last name – hence the Love Squared reference!).

Love you both very much!! Counting down the days to your special day!

PS – This is another soul sister of mine named Nav. I asked her to recreate that old school Indian vibe, and I think she killed it before she burst out in laughter! LOL!

Wow…the last few months have been hectic, exhilarating, exciting, and FUN to say the least! I know full well that I have been missing in action when it comes to updating my website and being active on my Facebook page…but it’s with good reason! Honestly! Haha!

As much as I tried to blog about my photo-shoots, my mini summer excursions, or whatever was happening in-between, wedding planning conquered all my free time. And by wedding planning, I’m referring to my own!

I’m back from Honeymooning in Jamaica now and I’m ready to take on and face my busy-bee schedule again. After all, when you do what you love, being ‘busy’ is purely subjective.

Talk soon, friends!
Ruby, the (super tanned and super happy) Newlywed

I met Nikki and Matt through a mutual friend in Guelph last spring. The first impression I got from these two was that they were playful, young at heart, and easy-going. They say that first impressions are usually a lasting one, and I can confidently say that they brought this saying to life during their engagement shoot. The amount of silly faces these two made throughout the afternoon was priceless! I’m still laughing at the “You look cross-eyed, seriously.” comment Nikki made to Matt when I asked them to look into each other’s eyes. Haha! Oh, Nikki.

The second time I met these two lovebirds happened to be during another evening out in Guelph. We bumped into each other with poutines-to-go in our hands. Not only are these two down-to-earth, they have great taste in food, I thought. After chatting with them some more that evening, I learned that Pierre’s Poutine, an awesome poutine place downtown Guelph, was their hot-spot – a place they frequent often and a place they have enjoyed for years.

With that in mind, we decided downtown Guelph would be the perfect spot to capture these two. These guys have a whole lotta love for one another, which is why I aptly named this post Poutine & Kisses. They almost go better together than Peanut Butter & Jam, if not more!

I’m looking forward to capturing your special day, Nikki and Matt. Hope the awkward smiles, laughs, and people staring at you while I took photos of you two was worth it!

xo!
Ruby

Last week, I had the pleasure of working with Cucci Cabello again. This shoot was a lot of fun as the aim was to showcase the creativity and work that the salon has to offer. Needless to say, there’s a lot of creativity to be found here.

When I first got to the salon, the music was bumping, the energy was flowing, and there were plenty of yummy treats to munch on. The vibe was infectious and got me into the ‘zone’ instantly. Plus, you can never go wrong with cupcakes!

Casey, the lovely make-up artist, made our beautiful model Erika come to life for the shoot. And, Tony, once again, did his magic in the hair department.