Woodbridge Full Wedding Photography Post - Christina + Marco

"Buddy, You were Amazing.  Thank you so much, we all loved working with you.  Everyone loved your style and how could they not, you were phenomenal"  These were Marco's words that I heard on my answering machine the very next day after their wedding, right before they hopped on a plane to Aruba.  It just shows the kind of people Chris + Marco are: Fun, loveable, caring and genuine.  Marco took the time to thank me for everything and it's moments like that which make me thankful to do what I do.  To know that I made a difference on their wedding day, I ensured that they were happy with no added stress.  I captured THEIR moments and told THEIR story.  It was beautiful.

The day was amazing...From the moment I arrived at Marco's parents house and met the guys, who were so awesome to work with, ate some of his delicious crust like pie stuffed with brie cheese and other delightful treats which excited my taste buds...To Christina's place, greeting the beautiful bridesmaids while they watch Chris sit in her chair wearing her bra, having her make up "DID" before the big day.  See I have been friends with Chris for a while so she didn't mind me seeing her in her bra, she is completely cool like that, lol.  (Love You Chris :))  Just a side note, her dress was absolutely stunning.  I wish I got the name of the place she got it at, I would have linked it for you future brides out there.  It was incredible and she looked unbelievable in it.

These 2 are so amazing...Marco, the calm, cool and collective Italian with an incredibly huge heart.  Chris, the wild, antsy, unpredictable and giddy girl eagerly anticipating what seemed like her very first date with a boy are a remarkable couple and two great indiviudal who you can't love but be around.  It's never a dull moment around them.

Chris + Marco, from the bottom of my heart, I love you guys and I am thankful that I got to photograph the beginning of your lives together as husband and wife.  Enjoy the photos.  :)

julz

How Beautiful is my bride?


I have no idea why, but I love this shot of the back of her dress while she is adjusting...So real, not forced.

Beautiful shoes!!!



This is Chris + Marco!!!


Check out my dad Bert Moniz getting this awesome shot on video...

I'll end this post with their first dance



FULL WEDDING SLIDESHOW!!!



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Madhu + Riaz | Full Wedding + Live like a beginner

"Live like a beginner!"

I am a big fan of Jason Mraz and I was reading his blog the other day when I came across something he wrote. Some fan asked him why he had a tattoo that said "beginner" and he responded by saying... "When I started surfing, I had to let go of the fact that I wasn’t going to look as cool as everyone else - that I wasn’t going to catch every wave, and if I did, it wasn’t going to be graceful. I found myself paddling-out next to pros wishing I were wearing a sign that said “beginner” just so they would know that I was cool being at this level. I began to notice that beginners had more fun anyway. They don’t get uptight when someone else scores the wave, nor do they know the conditions well enough to say it’s a good or bad day for waves; therefore, Beginners love regardless of condition, or shall I say, Beginners Love UNCONDITIONALLY." In Zen it is said that the beginners mind is a great place to come from." This train of thought inspired me to do the same thing in my life, to do everything as if it were my very first time doing it, regardless of how many times I may have done it in the past. The point is to make it count, have fun and put a smile on your face :)

That's my thought of the day. I encourage you all to try this and let me know how it goes :)

Now onto another full wedding that I photographed back in May. The photos have been ready for a while, but Madhu & Riaz decided they wanted a slideshow as well so here it is!

I have a special place in my heart for Madhu & Riaz. They were the second wedding I have ever booked and the very first wedding I photographed on my own, with my very own crew. We had 3 camera's going that day!!! Now I definitely admit that 3 cameras are completely unnecessary and the photos repeat themselves but give me a break, I was nervous, it being my first wedding on my own. (Allow me to clarify, I have done plenty of weddings on my own in the past, but this was the first wedding I photographed under "Julian Moniz" THE BUSINESS!!!)

I remember my first meeting with Madhu & Riaz...It was in a Timothy's cafe and they arrived unfashionably late. The meeting lasted quite sometime but it was all worth it. They were super awesome to work with and I loved every minute of it. I want to thank you both for trusting me and giving me the opportunity to capture each and every moment on your wedding day. I sincerely wish you both nothing but the best and a lifetime of happiness. Tell the family I miss them :)

julz

Jen & Roger Full Wedding :)

I hate to make this post short, but it's definitely sweet. I am meeting with Jen & Roger today, and I need to get ready b4 they get here so enjoy :) And please comment, I love hearing what you guys think...

PS. Happy Canada Day...I hope you all enjoy your day off, and don't think about going back to work tomorrow...even though I just reminded you, haha.

Julz