I met up with Brianne and Giovanni last week on Squirrel Island which is just east of the Sault. Brianne’s parents have a camp on the island which is only accessible by boat; the one side of the island have camps that are inhabitable and the other side features a number of abandoned buildings. I knew of the abandoned buildings as friend and often times second shooter Bryan visited the island a couple of years back so I suggested making our way toward them. To navigate the island we had access to a 4-wheeler; when asked if I have ever driven one before I informed them that I was only on one one other time before on an engagement shoot and I rolled it; this got me put into the trailer. It was fun exploring the island for the first time as I didn’t know what we would come up on and what we would have available to shoot etc; we found an old abandoned truck in the bush (always fun) and then there were the abandoned buildings. Bri had no intention of going in any of the camps, even more so after I stepped on one of the decks and it collapsed. I eventually found my way inside a camp and Giovanni followed, Bri now had no choice but to join us; and then creepy oven was born! If I’m being honest I thought something was going to jump out of the oven at us when I opened the door, but nothing did so we were safe. They were both great sports about it and humoured me to get the shots.
Thanks for the fun night out guys and I’ll see you next week for the big day!
Some people think the life of a photographer is all glitz and glam and party time but some of the things we go through just to get out there and get the shot is above and beyond the call of duty or maybe it’s just me who gets put in these situations. Anyway below is a shot of me in my “baby trailer” which we started calling it midway through the shoot, I guess if it’s good enough to haul wood it’s good enough to haul Curt. And no I didn’t just jump in the trailer back at camp to pretend that’s how I got around the island, that is how I got around the island.
creepy oven ftw
Awesome, as usual. You always make the best of the surroundings and this is no exception. (Probably a good idea to have you in the trailer instead of driving!)
Awesome! I love the ‘attitude’ in the one with the water and the posts…I hope you had bug spray lol!
Hey Curt, you might have rolled that 4-wheeler, but you rolled it with style!! love the pictures as always, reminds me a lot of my engagement shoot. Great Job!!
Haha baby trailer and the creepy oven! Good times curt! Maybe we will find a creepy old freezer to shoot in in the wedding day lol
Bree told me about these creepy oven and fridge pictures and I love them!!!
As for the rest of the photos, all I can say is wow!!! They are amazing and total capture the “heart” (so to speak) of Brianne and John!
See you next week 🙂
LOVE!
The photo on the dock is beautiful. Your expression, while seated in the trailer, is priceless. I like seeing your antics as much as I enjoy looking at photos of other people.
Thanks for all the responses guys!
@Carrie – we did have bug spray, but these are Northern bugs, the spray did nothing.
@Margaret – I do all my damage “with style” 😉
@Brianne – don’t tempt me, I can def find something to throw you guys into
@Cindy – I like to think that my actions are what endear me to my couples; letting them know it’s okay to be fun/crazy/silly and just have a good time while we’re out there shooting. If I’m having a good time I’m hoping they are having a good time.