Colin Peddle Photography Ltd. http://www.colinpeddle.com Newfoundland Wedding, Sports and Life Photographer Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:23:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Robyn & Phil http://www.colinpeddle.com/2012/robyn-phil/ http://www.colinpeddle.com/2012/robyn-phil/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:26:32 +0000 Colin http://www.colinpeddle.com/?p=18681 This week we begin Spring with the last of the Winter weddings featuring Robyn and Phil! They are such a fantastic couple and we had a fun, albeit chilly day together.

The boys get ready for their photoshoot. That's Phil, the groom, in the middle. He was not happy because of what was about to happen. Hey! It's your wedding. Snowball in the face? Sure! We had some time to kill, so we pretended it was the museum scene from Ferris Bueller's Day Off. blog.lo.01-21-12.007 Finally to see the bride, just about ready to walk down that aisle. blog.lo.01-21-12.010 blog.lo.01-21-12.012 blog.lo.01-21-12.013 blog.lo.01-21-12.014 blog.lo.01-21-12.015 blog.lo.01-21-12.016 blog.lo.01-21-12.020 blog.lo.01-21-12.022 I asked them to act serious for a moment. This was as serious as it got. blog.lo.01-21-12.024 blog.lo.01-21-12.025 blog.lo.01-21-12.026 blog.lo.01-21-12.027 blog.lo.01-21-12.028 blog.lo.01-21-12.029 Second wind... I have no idea. Still... no idea. Taped onto the back of Phil. blog.lo.01-21-12.034 blog.lo.01-21-12.035 And after the cake cutting and the bride and groom's first dance, everyone danced. It was epic. blog.lo.01-21-12.037 blog.lo.01-21-12.038 blog.lo.01-21-12.039 blog.lo.01-22-12.040 blog.lo.01-22-12.041 blog.lo.01-22-12.042

]]> http://www.colinpeddle.com/2012/robyn-phil/feed/ 0 Mel & Matt http://www.colinpeddle.com/2012/mel-matt/ http://www.colinpeddle.com/2012/mel-matt/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:13:46 +0000 Colin http://www.colinpeddle.com/?p=18563 Better late then never! Finally, it’s the Christmas wedding you’ve all been waiting for. Just a couple moths ago the charming Mel and the ravishing Matt… wait, the ravishing Mel and the charming Matt, yeah that’s it, got married just before Christmas. Here’s how it went…

The guys were sad to have their photo taken. But they quickly got into the spirit of things (beer helped). They were simply amazed at how good they all seemed to look! Then this happened. :-) Just before the ceremony. Giving away the bride. Mel sneaking a peak at Matt. blog.lo.12-23-11.010 A favorite game of the boys growing up was to throw a tennis ball off a wall, if it hits the ground or you drop it, you have to race to the wall before the ball gets thrown back there. Very popular. It's called "RedAss". And this is why. Because if you do not manage to beat the ball to the wall after you drop it, someone gets to whiz a tennis ball at your backside as hard as possible. So much fun! After all that redass it was time for drinks. We stopped by Colonial Building in Bannerman Park for some pictures. Then more drinks. Then some walking along a favorite place of the bride and groom. A quick snap atop the city. Melanie is just stunning is she not? As a wedding photographer it's really my job to take photos of everything... but sometimes there is a line even I won't cross! We were at Christians Pub on George for all of 10 minutes. Nom Nom, popcorn! The full gang. Some accuracy challenges were held. Drinks were lined up. Drinks were had! Outside with everyone. Our bride and groom. blog.lo.12-23-11.028 blog.lo.12-23-11.029 Here they are on George in black and white. blog.lo.12-23-11.031 And off to the reception. The whole group were going to dress up as mummers (as it was Christmas remember). blog.lo.12-23-11.033 blog.lo.12-23-11.034 blog.lo.12-23-11.035 blog.lo.12-23-11.036 "Cover me face, it won't stop me!" blog.lo.12-23-11.038 blog.lo.12-23-11.039 "Any mummers 'lowed in?" blog.lo.12-23-11.041 'eh b'y skipper! The whole mummers thing went over very well and everyone loved it. blog.lo.12-23-11.044 First dance. So sweet. blog.lo.12-23-11.047 Then everyone got their dancin' shoes on and a time was had. blog.lo.12-23-11.049 blog.lo.12-23-11.050 blog.lo.12-23-11.051 blog.lo.12-23-11.052 blog.lo.12-23-11.053 Here's Matthew about to remove the garter, with his Michael Jackson glove. blog.lo.12-24-11.055 Moonwalkin' blog.lo.12-24-11.057 It was a big dark so with some illumination he soon found his way... blog.lo.12-24-11.059 All lit up! blog.lo.12-24-11.061 The guys tested out their redass skills once again to see who could catch the garter. It was crazy! The flower toss was much less furious then the boys. blog.lo.12-24-11.065 blog.lo.12-24-11.066 And that's it... Congrats! ]]> http://www.colinpeddle.com/2012/mel-matt/feed/ 0 Bonnie & Travis http://www.colinpeddle.com/2012/bonnie-travis/ http://www.colinpeddle.com/2012/bonnie-travis/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:08:32 +0000 Colin http://www.colinpeddle.com/?p=18232 You're invited to the first hockey wedding with Bonnie and Travis, bring your seat warmers and get ready to cheer! These were their invitations that they sent out to their guests. So neat and a great keepsake. The boys had an inspirational message along side their street hockey battle. Bonnie and Travis are absolutely huge Montreal Canadiens fans and as such, decide to have a little fun with their wedding day. As you can see, it's very Canadiens-centric and the red just looks so good against the Bonnie's wonderful dress. Coming out of the ole' hockey bag and sizing it up. Getting it on is always interesting. Gotta tie it up tight! White dress but not without Canadien's red shoes... not everyone was so thrilled about the Canadien's colors. Lovely rebuilt Ford. On the way to the game... err wedding. :-) Lace 'em up dad! Get those skates on, it's game on. blog.low.10-22-11.024 The ceremonial first puck drop. The man on the left -- a Leafs fan -- is singing the national anthem while the boys stand, sticks in hand waiting for the knot to be tied. Travis and Bonnie First kiss and the couple's commemorative jerseys! The winning lap around the ice. blog.low.10-22-11.035 It's not hockey without a net! Married for just minutes and already they're brawlin'. And for that they get 5 minutes for fighting and game misconducts. Shockin' b'y. Our lovely bride and groom. When we finished up at the rink we took off for the beach, quite the juxtaposition. We made some lovely photos on the shores and near the bridge. blog.low.10-22-11.042 blog.low.10-22-11.043 I dared the boys to jump off the boat to the dock. It wasn't a big jump but the results were worth it. blog.low.10-22-11.045 blog.low.10-22-11.046 blog.low.10-22-11.047 blog.low.10-22-11.048 blog.low.10-22-11.049 blog.low.10-22-11.050 blog.low.10-22-11.051 blog.low.10-22-11.052 blog.low.10-22-11.053 After all of this we decided to swing back to the rink for a couple final shots. From then on out it's party time. What's a hockey themed wedding without arena food! Hot dogs, hamburgers and fries! This is the wedding cake. No really. This is the amazingly huge Stanley Cup wedding cake. blog.low.10-22-11.062 blog.low.10-22-11.067 And what good is a oldie stylin' car if you can't make out a bit in the back seat? ]]> http://www.colinpeddle.com/2012/bonnie-travis/feed/ 4 Yoga Puffin http://www.colinpeddle.com/2012/yoga-puffin/ http://www.colinpeddle.com/2012/yoga-puffin/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:32:35 +0000 Colin http://www.colinpeddle.com/?p=17901 The Scope’s Best of St. John’s awards were recently announced and both The St. John’s IceCaps and “Nova Yoga” yoga studio won for The Best Thing to Happen to St. John’s in a Long Time and Best Yoga Studio. Congrats to them both. As you know, all year long I’ve been shooting the IceCaps for The Scope so when they came to me asking for a picture to run in their paper I had a cunning plan. Mashing both the hilarity of Buddy and the peaceful, calm nature of yoga we blended the two winners into one photo. Here are the results and some outtakes.

This is the photo which ran in the paper. mel.low.12-14-11.D31_8270 mel.low.12-14-11.D31_8274 mel.low.12-14-11.D31_8276-Edit mel.low.12-14-11.D31_8280 mel.low.12-14-11.D31_8290 mel.low.12-14-11.D31_8292 mel.low.12-14-11.D31_8303 mel.low.12-14-11.D31_8321 mel.low.12-14-11.D31_8326 ]]> http://www.colinpeddle.com/2012/yoga-puffin/feed/ 1 Ryan & Amanda http://www.colinpeddle.com/2012/ryan-amanda/ http://www.colinpeddle.com/2012/ryan-amanda/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:10:10 +0000 Colin http://www.colinpeddle.com/?p=16996 Here's Ryan awaiting his first look at Amanda in her wedding dress. And here she comes! Such a beautiful dress. Our bride and groom. Because it was winter and the minimal amount of light and because the ceremony was planned for the evening, obviously we did our bride and groom session before the ceremony. It worked out quite well and we had a lot of fun. Even the mummers made an appearance! At the Spirit of Newfoundland, formerly the Masonic Hall. On Gower Street. blog.low.12-17-11.D32_8365 HOLY MUMMERS! Dancing down the street they come. blog.low.12-17-11.D31_7240 The person on the right was crankin' her out on the accordian while Amanda did the best jig she could in a wedding dress. In front of the Anglican Cathedral. blog.low.12-17-11.D32_8408 blog.low.12-17-11.D31_7377 blog.low.12-17-11.D31_7343 blog.low.12-17-11.D31_7298 Ryan is strong. :-) Amanda had a case of the vapors due to Ryan's muscles. blog.low.12-17-11.D31_7402 At Quidi Vidi. After all day it was time for the ceremony. Some last minute touchups courtesy bride's maids. blog.low.12-17-11.D32_8642 The ceremony was inside Winterholme. blog.low.12-17-11.D32_8686 blog.low.12-17-11.D32_8718 blog.low.12-17-11.D32_8755 Cake and Christmas! The day after the actual wedding Ryan and Amanda held a drop-in for those who were unable to make it to the ceremony. Perhaps starting a new tradition, they simultainiously updated their facebook statuses to "Married". Of course, it would be facebook without some Liking and "thumbs-up" and naturally, a First! was declared. Wouldn't be Christmas without their first kiss as a married couple under the mistletoe. These toques were just remarkable. The owl and the beaver. That's it, congrats! ]]> http://www.colinpeddle.com/2012/ryan-amanda/feed/ 2 Tammy & Hans http://www.colinpeddle.com/2011/tammy-hans/ http://www.colinpeddle.com/2011/tammy-hans/#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:58:56 +0000 Colin http://www.colinpeddle.com/?p=16948 Tammy and Hans are such a wonderful couple and I had a great day with them. Being people who spend a lot of their time together outdoors with nature it only made sense to work that into the big day in any way we could, without of course, going on a 5 hour hike :-)

I hope you enjoy this set of wedding pictures as much as I do. Tammy and Hans were wonderful to hang out with for the day and their pictures are definitely some of my favorites from 2011. Enjoy! It was a beautiful sunny day for an outdoor wedding at Murray's Pond Country Club. Live music for the ceremony. Their dog, Marley, had the rings. It worked out very well... ... Till Marley was free of his job to run around. He put on a little show for everyone and then jumped in the pond. :-) And they're married! HORRAAY! blog.low.09-24-11._D317167 A huge group photo with everyone in attendance on the wharf. And then it was off to go exploring with the bride and groom. Tammy and Hans are big hikers so it was important to work nature into their photos. Tammy even bought brand new hiking boots for the occasion. :-) blog.low.09-24-11._D317331 blog.low.09-24-11._D317339 One of my favorites from the day. It truly needs to be seen larger to appreciate so give it a click if you're curious. blog.low.09-24-11._D317407 Another one of my favorites from the day. I just love the simplicity of this one. blog.low.09-24-11._D317447 blog.low.09-24-11._D317572 Our last stop before heading back to the reception was Conception Bay. It was lovely this time of day and we struck the sunset just perfectly. blog.low.09-24-11._D317605 blog.low.09-24-11._D317666 blog.low.09-24-11._D317757 Their first dance. blog.low.09-24-11._D317972 Hans letting loose! Letting very loose. blog.low.09-24-11._D318331 blog.low.09-24-11._D318345 blog.low.09-24-11._D318351 :-) ]]> http://www.colinpeddle.com/2011/tammy-hans/feed/ 0 Roger & Sherri http://www.colinpeddle.com/2011/roger-sherri/ http://www.colinpeddle.com/2011/roger-sherri/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:47:47 +0000 Colin http://www.colinpeddle.com/?p=16894 Here we have Sherri and Roger. This is just before they're to be wed, sitting in different rooms. So close yet so far! blog.low.09-10-11._D313837 blog.low.09-10-11._D313994-Edit blog.low.09-10-11._D314029 Roger and the boys were quite a bunch, as you can see. The girls were not as crazy as the boys, thank goodness! The bride was another story tho, Sherri just took off with this guy! Roger was not pleased. But they made up of course and here we begin the bride and groom pics, enjoy! blog.low.09-10-11._D314197 blog.low.09-10-11._D314210 blog.low.09-10-11._D314230 blog.low.09-10-11._D314251 blog.low.09-10-11._D314336 Superman and Lois. blog.low.09-10-11._D314425 blog.low.09-10-11._D314500 blog.low.09-10-11._D314550-Edit blog.low.09-10-11._D314606 blog.low.09-10-11._D314621 blog.low.09-10-11._D314707 blog.low.09-10-11._D314813 blog.low.09-10-11._D314865 blog.low.09-11-11._D316075 The reception was awesome. Roger knows quite a few musicians from the local folk scene. A time was had. blog.low.09-10-11._D315548 blog.low.09-10-11._D315632 blog.low.09-10-11._D315564 blog.low.09-10-11._D315684 blog.low.09-11-11._D315712 blog.low.09-11-11._D315716 blog.low.09-11-11._D315952 blog.low.09-11-11._D315968 blog.low.09-11-11._D316124 blog.low.09-11-11._D316081 blog.low.09-11-11._D315820 blog.low.09-11-11._D315902 blog.low.09-11-11._D315916 blog.low.09-11-11._D315931 blog.low.09-10-11._D315625 blog.low.09-10-11._D315622 blog.low.09-10-11._D315607 ]]> http://www.colinpeddle.com/2011/roger-sherri/feed/ 4 Jon & Dana http://www.colinpeddle.com/2011/wedding-jon-dana/ http://www.colinpeddle.com/2011/wedding-jon-dana/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:37:44 +0000 Colin http://www.colinpeddle.com/?p=16849 Here's Jon. Quite a good looking chap if you ask me. Here's Jon climbing a boat, risking life and limb to get the shot on the right. Completely worth it if you ask me. :-) And here is lovely Dana. No boat climbing for her! The ceremony was great, a very nice church. The rings! Oh and Jon decided to sing. This was a surprise to everyone, Dana especially. Very touching. Bravo Jon, bravo. blog.low.08-19-11._D310372 Time to go! Before they knew it the knot was tied and it was picture time. blog.low.08-19-11._D310642 The love! blog.low.08-19-11._D310779 After some group shots it was time to turn our focus to just the bride and groom. blog.low.08-19-11._D310885 blog.low.08-19-11._D310910 One of my favorites from the day. We wandered up around the Bonavista lighthouse. The view was stunning. blog.low.08-19-11._D311078 blog.low.08-19-11._D311146 blog.low.08-19-11._D311164 Another one of my faves from the day. And another fave... hey, I had a lot ok? :-) blog.low.08-19-11._D311351 On to the reception. Excellent decorating. blog.low.08-19-11._D311487 blog.low.08-19-11._D311508 After the reception finished up I decided to do a couple night pictures with Jon and Dana. blog.low.08-19-11._D311648 And then this one, getting just a little bit gangsta'. Congratulations to you both! ]]> http://www.colinpeddle.com/2011/wedding-jon-dana/feed/ 0 James & Andrea http://www.colinpeddle.com/2011/james-andrea/ http://www.colinpeddle.com/2011/james-andrea/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:07:13 +0000 Colin http://www.colinpeddle.com/?p=16814

Thanks Colin! These are great – we have had a few laughs about Al as dancing machine. Thank you so much! You are right – the pictures make me remember more.

Father and daughter down the ailse. Kicking off the excellent outdoor wedding. Andrea & James during their vows. Annnd we're married! Horraaaay!!!! :-) Hanging out together and I just love this picture of Andrea in the mid-afternoon sunlight. Making out at Topsail Beach. wedding.low.08-13-11._D318143 wedding.low.08-13-11._D318197 We all got a little bit wet so off with the shoes. This is one of my favorites from the day. Down by the trains, you know, the things newlyweds do :-) wedding.low.08-13-11._D318431 wedding.low.08-13-11._D318502 The rings and bridal party. Before the wedding I wanted to shoot something that would make Andrea laugh when she saw it. So, here's this. But then when she saw "it" there was no laughing. Except for James. wedding.low.08-13-11._D318654 A trip down Gower Street. wedding.low.08-13-11._D318762 Another of my favorites from the day. wedding.low.08-13-11._D318983 Stunning! wedding.low.08-13-11._D319169 wedding.low.08-13-11._D319151 wedding.low.08-13-11._D319468 wedding.low.08-13-11._D319548 wedding.low.08-13-11._D319755 I cannot remember why, something to do with the kilt I think, but James decided to put the garter on. Andrea did the traditional "take the garter off the groom". I enjoy the fact that James kept his hand on the kilt. I really, really appreciated that. And pickin' apples! ]]> http://www.colinpeddle.com/2011/james-andrea/feed/ 4 Mark & Kara http://www.colinpeddle.com/2011/mark-kara/ http://www.colinpeddle.com/2011/mark-kara/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:21:24 +0000 Colin http://www.colinpeddle.com/?p=16683 Folks, what you’re about to see is a day in August which will likely never be forgotten. To set the scene, it was one of those lovely days in Newfoundland. The wind was howling and the rain was sideways but it was the big day, rain or shine. Despite the weather, everyone was in very good spirits and we made the best of a bad situation.

And then the pants came off. :-) Keep scrolling to see what I’m talking about!

Time to get ready! blog.low.08-06-11._D312462 Our stunning bride, Kara. blog.low.08-06-11._D312676 blog.low.08-06-11._D312687 Our couple dodged the falling rain just long enough to get this picture on George Street. You can see the falling rain in the background even. blog.low.08-06-11._D312763 blog.low.08-06-11._D312833 Mark claims this is the exact look he gave Kara the night they met. How could she resist! :-) blog.low.08-06-11._D312871 blog.low.08-06-11._D312925 blog.low.08-06-11._D313050-Edit blog.low.08-06-11._D313197 All the girls! Gotta love the hair bags. At the Inn of Olde Kara & Mark Too funny. blog.low.08-06-11._D313398 blog.low.08-06-11._D313422 Not everyone could be there due to, you know, saving the free world and all, but their presence was felt. First dance then the real fun began. Yep, that's Screech and pizza. A few of the boys were getting Screeched in. Having some trouble with the oil skins. Bologna, just a light snack before the screech. All smiles right now and tasty I'm sure, but sadly boys it only gets worse from here. Smiles no more. Now it's capelin that you must eat. Yum! Yeah. Not sitting well is it. Yay Newfoundland. Hah And here comes the screech. Some for everyone. And a little for the help. This is their expression after downing the Screech. It was gold. They were all on the brink of heaving. Mark removing the garter. The boots were excellent. What Mark found underneath was a duck call! QUACK-QUACK. Honestly, folks, I have no idea either, but it was pretty darn funny. wedding.low.08-07-11._D314199 And then it kicked off. No more commentary required. Just enjoy. blog.low.08-07-11._D314532 blog.low.08-07-11._D314503 blog.low.08-07-11._D314538 And last but not least. Good times had by all. blog.low.08-07-11._D314554 This one is just cute and makes me laugh. ]]> http://www.colinpeddle.com/2011/mark-kara/feed/ 2