Erin & Ian // Abbotsford Convent

"Michael really helped make our day so much more relaxed just by being himself. The photos did exactly what he said and captured the moments rather than poses. We cannot recommend him more highly."

Erin & Ian, Abbotsford Convent, April 1st, 2016

City skyline above a dense cluster of lower buildings. Man holding a drink beside a white shirt laid on an ironing board. Man seated on a sofa reading a card. Three-photo collage of people ironing and preparing clothing indoors. Close-up of a man holding a wristwatch and strap. Two black-and-white photographs of men getting dressed in a room. Man in a white shirt standing on a balcony overlooking city buildings. View down onto a tree-lined street with several parked cars. Man helping another man fasten his bow tie. Men in dark suits checking their clothing in a kitchen. Two photographs of a brick house entrance and a doormat reading home. Women holding drinks around a table in a bright room. Two photographs of women holding a small dog and a larger curly-haired dog. Two photographs of a floral wedding invitation and a handwritten envelope. Woman holding up a white lace wedding dress in a doorway. Woman adjusting a burgundy dress with help from another woman. Woman smiling while reading a folded note on a sofa. Three-photo collage of women laughing and embracing indoors. Women laughing together while one holds a folded note. Two black-and-white photographs of women reacting and embracing in a hallway. Curly-haired dog lying in a bright wooden-floored hallway. Two photographs of a woman standing in a doorway and another looking down at her hands. Black-and-white detail of a lace wedding dress train on a wooden floor. Black-and-white portrait of the bride fastening an earring. Two black-and-white photographs of the bride's open-backed lace dress being fastened. Close-up of a pink heeled sandal beneath a lace wedding dress. Black-and-white photograph of a woman leaning forward and smiling toward the bride. Two photographs of a suited man approaching the bride in a hallway. Black-and-white close-up of the bride and a suited man embracing. Bride and three women in burgundy dresses holding colorful bouquets. Two photographs of a brick church exterior and a tall pale church spire. Floral sign asking guests to switch off devices for an unplugged wedding ceremony. Men in suits chatting inside a church. Black-and-white photograph of suited men looking upward inside a church. Two black-and-white photographs of the bride inside a car and stepping outside. Boy in a bow tie standing beside two suited men outside a stone building. Guitarist and singer performing beside microphones indoors. Suited men and a boy standing near the front of a church. Two photographs of the groom waiting and the bride entering a church. Close-up of the groom and a suited companion inside the church. Groom greeting a suited man beside the church aisle. Wide view of guests seated beneath the timber roof of a church. Wedding ceremony taking place beside a flower-decorated church altar. Two photographs of the bride and groom during their church ceremony. Three-photo collage of guests smiling in church pews. Three suited men smiling while seated inside the church. Two photographs of women with bouquets and the bride and groom kissing in church. Wide view of seated wedding guests along a red-carpeted church aisle. Four-photo collage of wedding guests embracing the bride and groom indoors. Bride and groom smiling as they walk down the church aisle. Bride and groom standing on stone church steps as the groom raises his arm. Three-photo collage of the bride and groom walking through guests outside the church. Black-and-white photograph of the couple smiling among wedding guests outdoors. Wedding party walking together along a tree-lined paved path. Black-and-white close-up of the bride's lace dress and shoes on patterned tiles. Long reception tables beneath exposed timber roof trusses. Two photographs of a decorated reception table and an open suitcase holding cards. Flowers arranged on tall copper-colored stands against a white wall. Two photographs of cards on a small table and envelopes inside an open suitcase. Two photographs of stacked cheese wheels and a buffet of fruit and cheeses. Three-photo collage of framed photographs and a flower-decorated drinks display. Guests seated in a planted courtyard surrounded by verandas. Two black-and-white photographs of the bride with guests and suited men holding bottles. Wedding party arranged on steps outside an ornate building entrance. Black-and-white photograph of the laughing couple with the bride's hair blowing sideways. Two photographs of the couple and the wedding party in leafy building grounds. Two black-and-white photographs of the couple beside a weathered brick wall. Wedding party laughing together beside a weathered painted brick wall. Two photographs of women with bouquets and suited men posing by a brick wall. Black-and-white photograph of the couple walking along a path beside a cyclist. Bride and groom leaning toward sheep beside a fenced path. Two photographs of the couple walking along a paved path beside timber fencing. Bride reaching toward a white horse as the groom stands beside her. Two photographs of the bride's ringed hand on the groom's shoulder and the bride beneath trees. Couple walking along a wooden bridge beside a passing cyclist. Guests mingling in a courtyard beneath a tall brick-trimmed building. Three-photo collage of wedding guests gathering in a courtyard. Floral seating chart propped beside a window. Two photographs of the couple standing together indoors, including a black-and-white close-up. Black-and-white photograph of the couple smiling in a doorway. Groom raising the bride's hand as they turn together on a wooden floor. Close-up of a shared platter of bread, crackers and cheeses on a reception table. Two photographs of musicians playing an electric guitar and a keyboard. Wedding guests seated at reception tables beneath timber roof trusses. Four-photo collage of guests applauding and greeting the couple at the reception. Black-and-white photograph of the bride and groom greeting seated guests. Two black-and-white photographs of the couple and guests chatting with drinks. Suited man reading from a small card beside floral displays. Women smiling together at a flower-decorated reception table. Bride and groom smiling while seated at their reception table. Two photographs of the reception hall and the couple smiling at their table. Wedding guests raising glasses over a long reception table. Two photographs of a man speaking at a microphone and embracing the groom. Bride and groom embracing in a warmly lit courtyard at night. Black-and-white portrait of the bride and groom embracing at night. Four-photo collage of serving dishes and plated reception food. Black-and-white group photograph of women surrounding a seated man in a tuxedo. Three-photo collage of guests laughing and chatting at reception tables. Two suited men speaking into microphones beside floral displays. Two photographs of a smiling suited man holding a microphone. Guests watching a speaker across a decorated reception table. Two photographs of the couple smiling and guests raising glasses. Two black-and-white photographs of the groom kissing the bride at their table. Two suited men embracing as the bride smiles beside them. Three-photo collage of the groom speaking at a microphone and guests watching. Bride and groom dancing together in the reception hall. Black-and-white photograph of the bride and groom kissing on the dance floor. Band performing with guitar, keyboard and microphones indoors. Bride and groom holding hands and dancing among wedding guests. Four-photo collage of wedding guests dancing and chatting at night. Woman in a burgundy dress raising her hands while dancing with friends. Two photographs of suited men chatting with drinks in a courtyard at night. Black-and-white photograph of five suited men seated in a row of chairs. Four-photo collage of guests dancing beneath reception lights. Keyboard player in the foreground with a singer and guitarist performing behind him. Dark courtyard at night illuminated by hanging lights.