An Elegant, Editorial Wedding at Billing’s Estate in Ottawa

Cassie & Fabio envisioned their day at Billing’s Estate to be romantic, happy and elegant, captured in a documentary and editorial style that would give them a mix of classic and candid photos. Shooting on both digital and film, their day was exactly that.

Billing’s Estate is a historical site, with an almost 200 year old manor house. Their ceremony was held under a gorgeous tree, using draping by Sage Designs to add that romantic and elegant touch. Cassie and Fab chose a petal toss for their exit, which makes exits even more romantic.

Their wedding day was in August, during a heatwave here in Ottawa. They made getting married in a heatwave look so effortless and cool.

Cassie & Fab decided to have a half day’s coverage for their photos, which is a reminder that weddings can happen without photography. Although I’m a photographer, your wedding day isn’t about the photos – it’s about you, your marriage, the joining of two people and families and the celebration of that. It can absolutely happen without a photographer there, just as weddings have happened for hundreds of years without one. Having the memories captured is of course so special and a privilege, but if any aspect or tradition doesn’t feel aligned with you, that’s okay!

I captured a few rolls of 35mm and 120mm film, using my Canon 1V, Fujifilm GA645 and an Olympus Zoom. I love using this combination to get quick moments, and higher quality portraits.

I loved being a part of Cassie and Fab’s day, capturing all of the special moments from getting ready to cooling off with fan’s and bubbly. It was an absolute pleasure!

If you’re searching for your wedding photographer, or getting married at Billings Estate, I’d love to hear from you! You can see more of my film work here and get in touch below.

Vendors:

Design & Florals: Sage Designs

Makeup: Teri Leigh Armstrong

Hair: Luxe Looks

Venue: Billings Estate & Santo Cristo Banquet Hall