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I do. I do. September Two. 15 years ago I married

I do. I do. September Two. 15 years ago I married my knight in shining armour (although he arrived on an ATV, yielding a chainsaw). And it’s been a whirlwind! 21 years housemates. 4 dogs. 6 countries. 8 provinces. 17 camping trips. 2 house renos. 4 new business start ups. 2 gallery renovations. Too many funerals. 11 car purchases. 212 cords of firewood. 168 family dinners. Countless laughs and memories. Life wouldn’t be the same without you, peanut. I would choose you again and again.
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#happilyeverafter #thisislife #wearetheluckyones

Hey folks! It’s International Dog Day, so it see

Hey folks! It’s International Dog Day, so it seemed fitting to share a couple of cute canine photos from A+R’s fabulous wedding last Saturday! It’s always nice to come together over food.
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#itsadogslife #happilyeverhatton #canineweddingguest #bridesbestfriend #reallifewedding #reallifeweddings #muskokawedding #backyardwedding #muskokaweddingphotographer #weddingday #kellytheshutterbug

On September 19th 2020 I photographed the wedding

On September 19th 2020 I photographed the wedding of these new parents! July 7th was their first family photo shoot. What a special time and what an honour to be included in these milestones. Welcome to the world, baby Henirck. Your parents adore you already, more than you could ever know.
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#newbornsession #newbornphotography #firstphotoshoot #familyties #kellytheshutterbug #professionalphotographer #bestjobever

Food is my favourite. I love eating. Oh, and I al

Food is my favourite. I love eating. Oh, and I also love photographing it!
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#commercialphotographer #bestjobever #foodphotography #lambchops #portcunningtonlodge #dinnermenu #kellytheshutterbug

Meet Erin! Boss woman @mho_adventures, helping tie

Meet Erin! Boss woman @mho_adventures, helping tie down the canoes as we load gear for the week ahead. Next stop Dumoine Valley Guides! Woot woot. So excited to shoot this trip, not to mention to paddle the rapids.
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#havecamerawilltravel #whitewatercanoetrip #backcountry #mhoadventures #kellytheshutterbug #bestjobever

Just a glimpse of his beautiful bride coming down

Just a glimpse of his beautiful bride coming down the stairs, brought Aleks to tears. So adorable when the groom cries. The poignant moment of the walk up the aisle culminates to often be the most emotional moment of the big day. I admit I have found my own eyes stinging in that moment, and these people are - generally speaking - perfect strangers! I don’t consider myself overly sentimental, but in those times the combination of the music and the energy around me just suck me right in. Even after a couple of decades and hundreds of weddings. Perhaps this is one of the reasons I still enjoy wedding day so much. Happy to be off to one today….and what a beautiful day it is.
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#weddingday #weddingphotographer #bride #groom #reallifewedding #cottagewedding #lakesidewedding #muskokawedding #muskokaweddingphotographer #muskokaweddingphotography #ido #nikon #muskokaphotographer #weddingdress #lifeofaweddingphotographer #microwedding #elopement #elopementphotography #elopemuskoka #muskokaelopement #elopementphotographer #kellytheshutterbug

I am SO happy, I’m flexing. Next Friday we get

I am SO happy, I’m flexing. Next Friday we get to go back to the gym @hatchetathletics !!! Yay. Yay. Yay. It’s been way too long! Can’t wait to see everyone getting back to the grind.
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#longestlockdownever #strongereveryday #strongertogether #getfitwithme #rentisdue #crossfitgirls #healthyforlife #kellytheshutterbugcoaches

So much commercial photo work lately! Brought in

So much commercial photo work lately! Brought in this week by beginning a shoot of monumental proportions for @farmersdaughter_grocery Working on a new site, they are in need of photos of each and every product they carry. And let me tell you - there are a lot of products (more than you might think). We’ve only just scratched the surface after one day of shooting. From beauty products to juices, fresh baking and prepared frozen meals, to jewelry and charcuterie, this is a store you should definitely visit (if for some bizarre reason you haven’t already)! I assure you will not be disappointed.
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#farnersdaughter #farmersdaughtergrocery #fresh #commercialphotographer #muskoka #finefoods #finefoodgrocer #productphotography #muskokaphotographer #professionalphotographer #commercialphotography #freelance #kellytheshutterbug

A stuffed cookie can make even the rainiest day br

A stuffed cookie can make even the rainiest day bright! Too bad all the cookies are gone and currently sold out. (sad face) But fear not - there is a cookie drop coming up on July 23rd! Due to the volume of inquiries, ordering is now open! Head over to www.muskokastuffedcookiecompany.com for all the sweet details and to get your order in. Your box of sunshine will be ready and waiting for you.
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Photo @j_masseau (thanks, babe)
#kellytheshutterbugbakes #stuffedcookies #halfpoundcookies #gourmetcookies #muskokastuffedcookieco #getstuffed #cookiemonster

Still have a handful of boxes for you cookie monst

Still have a handful of boxes for you cookie monsters! Get your orders in now, before it’s too late….don’t want to disappoint dad!
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#halfpoundcookies #stuffedwithlove #madefromscratch

It’s a gorgeous summer day outside but I am clic

It’s a gorgeous summer day outside but I am clicking away in the studio, shooting products for @mho_adventures ! They have an abundance of promotional products: on trend fleece shirts, comfy sweatshirts and cool drink vessels, to name a few. I suspect that after one of their incredible trips, it would be nearly impossible to leave without grabbing yourself some sort of tangible memorabilia. I haven’t even been on trip yet and I’ve put a couple things aside for myself!
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#commercialphotography #commercialphotographer #professionalphotographer #muskokaphotographer #studioshoot #productphotography #buffalocheck #mho #mhoadventures #kellytheshutterbug

Even if it’s 35° temperatures on your wedding d

Even if it’s 35° temperatures on your wedding day, it can never be too hot to cuddle the one you love.
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#lakesidewedding #cottagewedding #microwedding #reallifewedding #weddingday #weddingphotographer #muskokaweddings #muskokaweddingvideographer #justmarried #kellytheshutterbug

Today is the day! Ordering opens at 3pm! Go to www

Today is the day! Ordering opens at 3pm! Go to www.muskokastuffedcookiecompany.com for all the interesting info.
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#muskokastuffedcookieco #muskokastuffedcookies

Sit with me, my love. Whatever will be, will be.

Sit with me, my love. Whatever will be, will be.

Turns out shooting a wedding is like riding a bike…but it’s always easier when you have a cute couple at a gorgeous location.

Congratulations Katelyn + Aleks! Thanks for such a lovely day…..
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#weddingday #sneakpeak #reallifeweddings #muskokaweddingphotographer #weddingphotographer #trentsevernwaterway #love #justmarried #justengaged #microwedding #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #moments

Don’t Be Blue, Say Cheese. This tasty cookie is

Don’t Be Blue, Say Cheese. This tasty cookie is one of the four new flavours going into the Dad Let Us Do You A Flavour, Father’s Day pack! It all begins with our signature brown butter vanilla gel which is chocked full of white chocolate chips, butter baked golden Oreo cookie crumble and sweet dried blueberries! Stuffed inside is a thick chunk of blueberry cheesecake made from scratch with Biscoff cookie crumb crust. Drizzled with white chocolate and blueberry glazed, finished with vanilla wafer cookie crumble. This cookie has a lot going for it! And yes - it tastes as good as it looks!!! Ordering for the Father’s Day pack opens on June 11th at 3pm. Cookies will be ready for pick up on Saturday June 19th.
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#muskokastuffedcookieco #muskokastuffedcookies #getstuffed #halfpoundcookies #madewithlove

What gorgeous weather today would be for a spring

What gorgeous weather today would be for a spring wedding. Too bad Covid has halted most of these plans, including the wedding I was supposed to photograph today. Fingers crossed there will be wedding bells again soon....
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#muskokawedding #muskokaweddingphotographer #kellytheshutterbug #muskokaphotographer #hitchedinthewoods #love #weddingday #thedisruptionofcovid #reallifeweddings #lifeofaweddingphotographer

Many of you have seen this image, as I created it

Many of you have seen this image, as I created it some time ago. To this day it remains one of my favourite slide sandwiches. Titled Historic Hallmark, this beauty was made with two different slides. First slide was the landscape (a scene from Georgian Bay), the other a texture slide created with paper, paint and sandpaper. Sometimes my camera doesn’t actually record what I see, so I have to recreate at the light table. Always a fun exercise that is.
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#fineart #fineartphotography #havecameratravellots #freelance #35mmslidefilm #professionalphotographer #bestjobever #georgianbay #onthewater #lifeofaphotographer

I’ve been thankful to have quite a few photoshoo

I’ve been thankful to have quite a few photoshoots lately! Last week in Barry’s Bay, I spent some time documenting one day in a 42 day training program (known as River Roots), offered by MHO Adventures. And after enjoying the day with these guys, I have to say that if you are looking for an unforgettable wilderness experience, you have GOT to check out @mho_adventures !They are an awesome local company providing fully outfitted and guided canoe trips. While they specialize in white water, they offer trips for every level of expertise. Their fully customizable trips come complete with any gear you require, knowledgeable + experienced (and super friendly) guides, and even amazing food - which they prepare in advance from scratch, ready for camping travel (read: they dehydrate A LOT), and they even cook it for you while you are out in the backcountry! YES. You can have delicious food when you are camping! I am thrilled to have found MHO, and I am so looking forward to more time with them out the water this summer.
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#commercialphotography #freelance #muskokaphotographer #muskokalife #professionalphotography #havecamerawilltravel #havecamerawillpaddle #whitewatercanoeing #whitewatertraining #backcountry #guidedtrips #paddlecanada #mhoadventures #kellytheshutterbug

Drive by shooting. Love it when I get to shoot on

Drive by shooting. Love it when I get to shoot on my way to a shoot. Pretty sweet job this photographer gig is!
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#canada #algonquinpark #mightymoose #muskokalife #muskokaphotographer #professionalphotographer #freelance #havecameratravellots

Such a lovely shoot with such a lovely local talen

Such a lovely shoot with such a lovely local talent @stonefigures Photographing artists is definitely a favourite for me. Having had the opportunity to get to know interesting folks such as Elise and her hubby Cirvan, has been a definite highlight of the path I have been on for the past while. Elise carves prolifically, with her pieces ranging from teeny tiny forms to larger than life sculpture. There are a few of her larger pieces throughout the community (and the province and the country), having had her share of nice private commissions. Check her out! She and Cirvan have a charming gallery featuring Elise’s sumptuous sculptures and Cirvan’s gorgeous furniture. The gallery and workshop space are on the property where they live, just outside of Dorset. They have embraced life there, with their children (now grown), dogs, chickens, many gardens and this year - vineyards! Amazing people all around us.
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#commercialphotographer #commercialphotography #freelance #professionalphotographer #muskokaartist #stonetreestudio #stonefigures #muskokalife

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