On a Vintage Afternoon

Kat

March 6, 2010

Aldous & Leah's engagement session with the incredible MangoRED blows me away! The vintage tones, the phenomenal set design...the whole feel is just awesome.

Fabulous Eye for Fashion

Kat

February 26, 2010

Lissa & Cade's vintage inspired engagement shoot is just divine. From her fabulous eye for fashion to his modern cowboy chic style, this pair are out and out Rock n Roll! Thanks to Charlotte for sharing ps I love her white tights! Credit: Number 9 Photography

Crazy, Mismatched & Colourful

Kat

February 26, 2010

Remember this stunning film noir style shoot that I featured back in May? Well the couple Sami & Katherine are now getting married and who better to shoot their engagements (and upcoming wedding of course) than there friend Emily Porter? "Sami's socks are always crazy and mismatched and he shares my love of short doses of things - TV shows instead of movies, short stories instead of novels. He loves jazz. And probably once every few months he'll message me asking for my photoshop "expertise" in making some crazy graphic for a tshirt. Once it was Sarah Palin's face superimposed on a daisy. Most recently he asked me to photoshop a cape onto a picture of Ronald Reagan on a horse." "Their apartment is full of bookcases. Some of them are filled entirely with books on learning different languages because Katherine's brain must always be taking in new information. She studies for fun. Katherine speaks with a thick New York accent and every time I visit her I get treated to the most wonderful of facial masks." Thanks to Emily for sharing this fun, colourful shoot with us Credit: Emily Porter

The Cutest Rock n Roll Picnic

Kat

February 20, 2010

Yes, yes yes this post is heeeuge. Photographer Shannon sent me a little sneaky peak of Josiah & Dana's engagement session and I swooned as soon as I saw the shot with the silver glittery curtain behind them...but then I saw the coffee shop they started in, the photo booth shots and the cutest Rock n Roll picnic ever and I was smitten. "This couple is sooooooooooooo cool." Shannon told me. "Like, truly, I went away from the session thinking "Man, I have to start being cooler" because they were literally too cool. Oh, and they have great style."

Urban, Girtty, Hearts & Love

Kat

February 19, 2010

Emma & Mattias' urban & gritty engagement session in Hackney Wick (the East End of London) have inspired me no end. I not only love the rough 'n ready, graffiti style shots (which are fast becoming a bit of a McNeil signature) but the wonderful heart shots send my heart a-flutter. I asked David how this images came about and he told me that as they were wondering down the street, looking for locations, they came across a hall where a Valentines night was being set up. They asked nicely if they would use their heart covered wall as a backdrop and the lovely people said yes. Aren't the results fabulous? Another photographic win for my friend David I feel! Thanks to David for sending these over today Credit: David McNeil

Quintessentially English

Kat

February 17, 2010

This cute West London engagement shoot delighted me ever so much as I work very near here - in fact I drive past the modern building featured in some of the shots everyday and think how much nicer it looks than the studios where I work! Aren't Sarah-Jane & Mitul just adorable? Thanks to Laura for sharing these

Evening Light

Kat

February 12, 2010

Let’s Get Mad (Men)

Kat

February 6, 2010

Jenn & Gavin won Ambient Studios' 'Engagement Story Your Way' contest with their unique 60's/Mad Men idea which was fueled by their love of the show, and the style of the era. Photographers Larissa & Trevor told me all about it: Both working within the creative industry the idea of a jumping into the character of a 60's Advertising Executive seemed to be a great fit for this couple. They seemed to enjoy every minute of it and we worked to create photos that not only represented the stark, strong personalities represented on Mad Men, but also their affection for each other. (after all, in the end this fabulous couple is getting married!) The Paddock, an amazing little pub in downtown Toronto was our first location and I have to say, these two ROCKED it! The style of the bar, the classic cocktails, the clothes and Jen's fantastic make-up and hair all came together perfectly. We also spent a bit of time in the Financial District to take advantage of the cityscape as a backdrop as well even though it was quite chilly. All in all, I think all elements came together to create a great contemporary twist on a classic look! Thanks to Larissa & Trevor for sharing this fabulous shoot with us Credit: Ambient Studios

Monsters in the Morning

Kat

January 25, 2010

Dan is the executive producer for a radio station in Orlando (named Monsters in the Morning no less!) and Andrea is his stunning fiance. They chose Leigh Taylor for their engagement shoot (and upcoming wedding) as they knew she's produce images worthy of their Rock n Roll credentials! Love. These. Thanks to Leigh for sharing these Credit: Leigh Taylor Photography

European Chic

Kat

January 24, 2010

Damien & Nadia live in London (although Damien is originally from France) so they chose to have their engagement session in the UK's capital. Haven't this pair got that european chic feel? Fabulous fashion indeed. Thanks to Eliza for sharing these with us

Tattooed & Quiffed

Kat

January 24, 2010

Sallie & Jeremy's simple engagements really show them off at their best! The lack of complication in these images really make the pair stand out as the unique and totally rad couple that they are...and I am loving Sallie's quiff! Thanks to Sallie & Jeremy for sharing their engagement shoot with us

Absolutely Adorable

Kat

January 20, 2010

Chris & Sean are absolutely adorable. I am loving all the different locations aren't you? You're going to totally heart these. Yummy Thanks to Moe for shooting these over to me Credit: Moley Photography

Gothic Glam – Engagements

Kat

January 11, 2010

I have a little two part-er for you right now. Omar & Junela gothic engagement and Rock n Roll wedding were both so awesome I had to share them together - first up the ridiculously inspiring engagements. The editing is big, brash and in your face, but I think it really works with the gothic theme of this session. I am in actual LOVE! Thanks to Jomel for sharing. Your work is amazing and so different. Love love love Credit: Jomel Gregorio Photography

New Years Love

Kat

January 10, 2010

Noah & Rachael had their New Years engagement last Tuesday and I'm so excited to have them to share with you already! Loving the relaxed, beautiful couple..in fact I'm loving it all. Thanks to Brent for sharing these with us Credit: BVA Photo

Vintage Vibe

Kat

January 9, 2010

Oooh do I smell a new trend emerging? I was sent yet another engagement featuring vintage records today and I love it. As every sleeve tells a different story on it's own, using them in a shoot gives each image a completely different vibe. Thanks to Noelle for sharing these Credit: Remembering the Day Photography

Retro Record Store Engagement

Kat

January 6, 2010

Sarah & Jeremy's cute engagement session made me swoon with it's classic, retro (slightly) geeky and quirky nature. The record store location provided the perfect backdrop for the pair who love music and all things funky and cool. Thanks to the ever lovely Stephanie & Ashley for sharing this session with us today Credit: White Rabbit Studios

Drowning in Sun Light

Kat

January 5, 2010

Makah & Andre's engagement shoot makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside; and as I sit here in my Slanket and fingerless gloves (I kid you not) I am so excited that they shared them with me! The South American couple met at the party of a mutual friend and they got married in December. After seeing these I am very excited to see their wedding photographs now too...I hope they make me feel just as snuggly warm. Thanks to Makah & Andre for sharing these with us

Light Up

Kat

January 3, 2010

Is it just me or did Christmas just zoom by!? The build up is always huge and I can't believe it's all over with now. As blog-land slowly wakes up after a much needed rest (not me..too much of a blogaholic I am...take two weeks off? Are you nuts?!) I'm still swooning over the many Crimbo-related submissions I've been receiving. Catie & Dave's engagements stood out as soon as photographer Lisa sent them to me. Not only is Catie a huge fan of Rock n Roll Bride (she gets instant kudos and jumps the the front of the featuring queue for that one) but the couple's shoot is nothing short of spectacular. The Christmas lights really bring the shots alive and how can I resist the fact that to propose, Dave got 'Will you marry me?' inked on his arm, thank God she said yes! Thanks to Lisa for sharing these and to Catie & Dave for being aweome. I can't wait to see how their wedding turns out in October.

2009 – The Year That Was {Part Two}

Kat

December 31, 2009

The Cimbo Limbo posts continue with part deux of the grand review of 2009. Brace yourselves for the July to December extravaganza people! ♥ Jenny & Johnny were way to stylish and way to cool to exclude from this list. If I had a face like hers I'd certainly be rocking the girl-hawk hair do. A Ring bearing ninja, the motorbike portraits and the tattoo-inspired

2009 – The Year That Was {Part One}

Kat

December 30, 2009

As is customary at this time of year, I wanted to take some time to look back over the last 12 months and share with you some of my most favourite weddings, photo shoots and features. I think you'll be hard pushed to not find something that makes you go 'ooooh' amongstthis lot. Enjoy a-reminiscing! I'll be back tomorrow with part 2 (there's too much to narrow it down to just one post!) I'm also taking this slow blog-time (I like to refer to it as 'Crimbo Limbo' (!) to ponder my ideas and plans for Rock n Roll Bride in 2010. I'll try and share my musings for the year ahead with you soon and would love for you to let me know what you think. It's all about you dear reader after all...