Chris and Sarah's Wedding...

Chris and Sarah decided to have a two part wedding starting with a wonderful Civil Ceremony in Galt on October 8th for parents and grandparents followed by an evening ceremony at the butterfly conservatory on October 16th for extended family and friends. It was a great idea; very personal and memorable.

Right after the Civil ceremony we took photos around Cambridge City Hall. If you have never been to the city hall in Galt it's a very beautiful spot, lots of old doors and stone and tons of other great little spots for photos in the heart of Galt. Before the ceremony at the Butterfly Conservatory we took photos at Rockway Gardens in Kitchener which is another great place I love to take photos! Being at Rockway and the Butterfly Conservatory felt like it really spoke of the very outdoorsy side of Chris and Sarah. It wasn't too long ago that I did their engagement photos in Glen Morris. They wanted them done there because that's were Chris proposed and it's a place they love to bike and be active.

Chris and Sarah also love the video game Portal! I have not played it personally but it was interesting how they tied it all in to the evening portion of the ceremony. The cake was a Portal cake, Sarah's best friend who performed the ceremony was wearing a bit of Portal, Chris's cuff links were Portal, and Sarah made herself a corsage that had a Portal symbol on it. It was fun and unique to them and really spoke of their personalities.

Christmas at the Atrium...

On November 24th and 25th Machado Photography hosted our first Christmas Family, and Pet Photo Days at the Atrium in Uptown Waterloo. Our supporters for the event were Bark and Fitz, Bents, Santa Jim, and much of the staff from all the businesses in the Atrium. From each booking we collected $10 for the Canadian Cancer Society and the KW humane Society. Thank you so much to everyone who came out and made it an awesome event!

Santa Jim you're the best! Thank you for all the laughs and smiles you passed on. The joy you took in being part of the event was truly contagious and it was wonderful to see you making the difference in those kids who were afraid of Santa. No doubt that they are already looking forward to next year's visit with Santa!

A Valant Christmas Story...

That's right! It is that time again, and Christmas is right around the corner! The Valant family have come once again into my studio to get their Christmas photos taken. This year is special though, because I get to make their family Christmas cards. I will be incorporating images from their Christmas shoot to design and print their cards for them. It's perfect because they will be able to get them back in time to give out to family and friends.

If you are looking for family photos this Christmas or pet photos I have two perfect days for you to come and see me. I will be in Uptown Waterloo November 24th taking pet photos, from 10am-8pm and Family photos: November 25th from 10am-8pm it's $30 and the sitting fee includes a 5x7 photo.

A portion of the fee goes to the KW Humane Society & Canadian Cancer Society. Pictures will be taken at the Atrium (downstairs across from The Duke of Wellington).

To book your Pet session, call Bark&Fitz 519-725-4364 To book your Family session, call FAB 519-880-16

Sarah D...

Sarah Davidson has become a really good friend of mine this past year and a real inspiration to me as a woman in business. She really is a multi-tasker and a hard worker. Sarah doesn't have one job, she has a few and like I said, I know she works hard but she makes it look so easy! As a successful and professional make-up artist, model, teacher, and mother. She does this by always being happy, positive, and having high contagious energy.

When your feeling like you have no where left to turn, turn to Sarah, she will make you laugh in an instant. This quality helps her be the amazing business woman she is and people are naturally attracted to her personality and want to work with her. You really do sell yourself in business and she has mastered that skill beautifully.

Happy Birthday Sarah!

Hair and Make-Up Done by Amy Bridger