My first lead wedding shoot at photoVanBeek was an amazing introduction to the 2011 season. Please enjoy! – Julie In a wonderful community just north of Ottawa in the Gatineau hills, Paula and Levi got married on a beautiful, albeit chilly, April day. From the intimate ceremony performed by a good family friend to the … Read More
Sneak Peek from a Dance Shoot…
I am in the process of photographing a group of talented young dancers for an upcoming book. This particular shot will be part of a larger image but I quite like it as is…
Things that have been catching my eye…
I recently purchased a great little camera that has allowed me to explore a different path of creativity. Here are a few shots that I particularly like…
Catching up…
It has been a crazy winter both at home and at work so I have let a few shoots slip through the blogging net. Here is my attempt at catching up. Included are wedding, portrait, baby, and even a commercial shoot.
Commercial Advertising Photography
A few months ago I had the pleasure of working with a Westboro based design company called Character Creative. They were working on the web design for a new website for the real-estate company by the name of The Guy with the Dog. Our focus was to make the team and company stand out and … Read More
Yes she really is that cute…
Maybe it’s part of being a new dad but there’s something really great about photographing a new family. There is so much excitement about what lies ahead and just a general sense of peace and satisfaction. There will be time for sleep later!
Christine & Nick’s Engagement Shoot in the Byward Market
INTRODUCING JULIE YOUNG TO PHOTOVANBEEK! Awhile back I was sitting in my studio, minding my own business (quite literally) and an email popped into my inbox. I knew the name “Julie Young” quite well since we both started shooting weddings around the same time and I had always enjoyed her work. Julie was asking if … Read More
Montebello Winter Wedding! Genevieve & Adam brave the cold…
This February, my new photographer Julie and I made the trek out to the Chateau Montebello on a rather cold day for a great wedding. I have to say that you will have a hard time finding a better, more accommodating staff than at this place. Even though I was just working there, they went out of … Read More
Rhiannon & Matt at the Museum of Nature
I’m finally posting this wedding after a crazy Christmas and having a baby! This is Rhiannon and Matt’s wedding at the Chateau Laurier and Museum of Nature. This was a fast paced and high energy day punctuated by zombie parades, a candle light ceremony, and stop at the Lieutenant’s Pump, and a great performance at the reception … Read More
The inevitable…
As you can well guess, after a maternity shoot comes what you see below. This is Charlotte and she is 4 days old later today. Everyone is doing great. I’m trying to answer email when I can and will be back in the studio after next week.