Vicki Barrett Photography Blog

Heather & Darcy

2011-01-27T10:39:00.018-05:00

They got married on a rainy October Saturday at Balls Falls. The rain did not stop us. Any chance we got when the rain stopped or slowed to a light mist we headed out from our cover. The over cast day was perfect for the colours on the trees and that made for a beautiful background for the gorgeous newly wed couple; Heather & Darcy.

What a cutie.

My favorite from the day.

Thank you for including me in your day and tromping into the field for photographs.

Melissa + Steven Wedding

2010-10-04T09:39:00.016-04:00

A few weeks ago I had the privilege to photograph the wedding celebrations of Melissa and Steven. It took place at the properties of the Inn On The Twenty. It was such an elegant, casual and intimate wedding with only immediate family in attendance. Thank you for inviting me into your life for a very special day. Melissa and Steven choose to see each other before the ceremony in the court yard beside the Inn. Steven got just a little emotional seeing his stunning bride for the first time that day.

They had their ceremony out in the vinyard.

As we started to photograph these images the hired music started to play. It was very cool.

They look like they just jumped out of the pages of a magazine. They were so easy to photograph.

What a beautiful location for a wedding.

Gorgeous bling!!!

The room for dinner was so warm and inviting.

Thanks again for a great day of shooting.

Baby "E"

2010-05-06T14:19:00.002-04:00

Baby "E". What a cutie. At just under 14 days old he did not want to sleep at all for me. Just wanted to stay awake for all the action. He also seemed to enjoy christening some of the props. Looking forward to getting together for a family shoot with big brother "T".

Got a unexpected picture of "E" with proud Mom.

Thanks for the for the fun shoot.

Vicki

M and L Married

2010-04-28T18:20:00.011-04:00

What a beautiful spring day for a wedding that M and L had. The ceremony was held at the Queenston Heights Chapel and officiated by Sheldon at Niagara Region Weddings. After the ceremony we went to the botanical gardens for some fun pictures, their dog "sparkles" also was involved in the photographs. Thank you so much for including me in your wedding day to capture your memories. Hope you had a great weekend at The Prince of Wales Hotel.

Thanks and all the best.

Vicki

N and S Wedding

2010-02-09T12:07:00.008-05:00

This small elegant wedding took place at the Grand Victorian in Niagara On The Lake. It rained right up to the wedding ceremony and then only misted after that. The guests took it in stride and sat under umbrellas during the ceremony.

Baby K

2010-02-08T10:11:00.003-05:00

Here are some pictures from a while back of sweet baby "K". She was quite a little sprinkler and went through a lot of blankets, but all was worth it it get these images.

Easter Weekend

2009-04-14T13:34:00.016-04:00

I had a great Easter weekend, filled with family and fun. It started on Friday with a full day in the kitchen at my Mom's baking with my sister. (more on the baking later) While we were in the kitchen the four kids played outside, participating in an array of activities from biking to playing in the muddy stream. My youngest son ended up soaked from head to toe!
On Saturday I took my sister (for her Birthday) to the Shaw Festival Theater in Niagara-on-the-Lake. We saw Brief Encounters by Noel Coward. It consists of three one act plays, Still Life, We Were Dancing and Hands Across the Sea. After the performance had finished we walked around town and went into some of the shops to look at the great things. I also took a couple of shots of my sister around town. (She needs a picture for facebook.)
On Easter Sunday we went over to my Mom and Dad's house for Dinner and the 4th annual Easter egg hunt. The four kids loved to run around the yard looking for eggs.

Back to the baking; on Friday we spent the day in the kitchen "baking" or should I say burning!
Our main objective was to bake Paska (a sweet bread) for Sundays Dinner. If you have never made bread from scratch, it takes forever. The yeast needs so much time. We made buns and filled the oven with the trays. With in minutes we smelled burning. We all thought that it was spill over in the bottom of the oven. When we went to check the buns black smoke poured out of the oven. It seems the bottom pan of buns was the smell. We did not loose the other pans it was only that one. We kept on telling our mom that it was her oven and not our fault she said the opposite.
Easter day on the menu ham baking in the same oven. Time to pull the ham out of the oven; it is black! Mom I think it is your oven!!! The ham was delicious once the top basting layer was taken off.
Hope everyone had a fun and eventful Easter weekend!

George Bernard Shaw

My sister Sharlene

Beatiful colours of yarn and fabrics in Bees textite store.

Burnt offering of Paksa and Ham

The search is on for the egg hunt.

Checking out the loot.

Happy Spring!

Happy Valentines Day

2009-02-15T10:37:00.004-05:00

I love Valentine's Day! The best was in elementary school. First we would decorate paper bags with red hearts and white paper doilies (remember those?) to hold all are cards we would get from the other kids in the class. And then the sugary party would follow. Yumm

I hope that everyone has a great sugary and love filled day.

For any couples that got engaged on this day of love, drop me a line so we can discuss your wedding day photography.

Jennifer & David

2008-11-20T12:44:00.011-05:00

This past Friday I had the honor of photographing Jennifer and David's wedding at The Casablanca Winery Inn. The day turned out wonderful with no rain and warm temperatures.
Thank you for inviting me to preserve the memories of your special day. Have a great time on your honeymoon.
Much love Vicki

Sara & Matt's Wedding

2008-09-30T09:53:00.019-04:00

What a great day it turned out to be for Sara & Matt's wedding. The forecast all week was rain, rain & rain. What do weather men know any way! The sun shone down on their beautiful outdoor wedding at Hernders Estate Winery.

We had a great time walking around the farm capturing wedding moments; from vineyards to wine barrels.

Thank you for allowing me to share and document your love for each other on your special day.

Have fun in Jamaica.

The flowers were designed by Vinifera Floral Design.

I love both expressions on the following two photographs.

Melissa & Jayme

2008-08-10T22:50:00.013-04:00

Their Wedding was taking place in a pear orchard and the reception in a tent in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The skies to the North & West were dark blue to black in colour with lighten flashing through. Driving to the location I was sure that the skies would rain down. The storm stayed away from their celebration & made for a beautiful background for photographs.
Thank you Melissa & Jayme for choosing me to document your wedding & being such troopers standing out in a field while lighten flashed in the distance.

George was a special guest at the wedding.

We took time out to try the hors d'oeuvres.

The fabulous food was catered by Eric Peacock and his crew from Wellington Court Restaurant.

Congratulations.

We're Married!

2008-08-04T08:29:00.013-04:00

Sue & Nick told their families that they were going for a little get away. Well little did their families know they would come home as Husband & Wife. They had arranged months earlier every detail. The location at the Riverbend Inn & Vineyard, and the minister Sheldon Kofsky.
I am honored that you chose me to capture your days memories to show your family and friends. I hope you enjoy your stay in Niagara-on-the-Lake and wish you only the best in your married life together.

Congratulations

Vicki

Ally & Nathan

2008-06-09T22:13:00.011-04:00

I had a great time this past Saturday photographing the celebration of marriage between Ally & Nathan. It was a hot day, but you, your family and friends made the heat bearable.
Thank you for choosing me to capture your day and your love for each other.

The wedding party found this toad hoping across the lawn and Ally was a good sport to have her picture taken with her "frog prince".

And after the Kiss...... her prince.

Thank you for choosing me to capture your day and your love for each other.

Congratulations and enjoy your honeymoon!

L. Vicki

Sara & Matt

2008-05-18T19:21:00.007-04:00

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of photographing Sara & Matt. After a few phone calls & quite a few emails we finally met. They were here making some final plans for their wedding this September and scheduled their engagement session their last full day in Ontario. It was threatening rain the whole time but we managed to get a full session in without getting rained on.
I am looking forward to photographing your wedding this September.

Enjoy!

Amanda & Jonathan

2008-04-21T21:49:00.010-04:00

The begining of wedding season is here and so is summer. We were expecting a spring wedding but got a summer wedding without all the humity. Amanda & Jonathan thank you for inviting me into your special day it was wonderful to capture your wedding day memories.

Hope you enjoy your sneek peek. Vicki

Baby Grace

2008-04-13T21:37:00.007-04:00

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to photograph Sue and Mike's newest little angle; Grace.
Sue had warned me that she did not like being naked and this was so very true. After some time of consoling Grace settled down and we got some sleeping pictures. Thank you for letting me capture Grace in her first few weeks of her adventure of life.

The proud big sister.

Jessica & Steven

2008-02-24T18:52:00.013-05:00

It was a great day for a winter wedding. There was a bit of snow and the sky was blue with nice white clouds.
I had always wanted to take photographs at a barn that I would occasionally drive by, and Jessica and Steven's wedding location at the Four Points Sheraton gave me the opportunity to do so.
Jessica and Steven thank you for starting my year of weddings off with a bang. I appreciate the honor of being your photographer.
Here is your sneak peak.

Congratulations.

Vicki

Happy New Year

2008-01-13T18:58:00.000-05:00

Well the year 2008 is upon us. This year I am going to blog more often about my life, photography shoots that I have done and any specials or products that I am offering. I hope everyone is having a great year so far.
Vicki

J & K Wedding

2007-07-30T08:42:00.000-04:00

Hello,

This is my first official post; and with pictures. So here it goes. I've got my fingers crossed that all works out!

Here are some sneak peeks from the "J & K" wedding. It was a fabulous wedding that took place at Legends Estate Winery. J & K are a romantic couple with an upbeat attitude even though it rained most of the day and they were unable to get married outside at the gazebo. Eventually the ceremony was moved into the tent. During the ceremony there were few dry eyes to be seen. Thank you for choosing me to photograph your wedding day. I wish the two of you all the best.

2007-07-19T16:49:00.000-04:00

Hello and welcome to my blog spot. This is merely a test, since I have little idea as to how this will turn out or how some of the on-line details work..
I am so glad to see it has" spell check". I won't have to have my dictionary close when I post.
Blog to you soon.

Vicki