INFO - Joel + Justyna Bedford - Ottawa Wedding Photographers

We walk a fine line, and we know it. As wedding photographers (and as a married couple too) we understand just what our roles are: to be PROFESSIONAL, but never uptight. To allow things to EVOLVE, but to also gently direct when needed. To be VISIBLE and INVISIBLE all at once. To look for moments, but to SEE what's important. But most of all, to make sure that you'll be FREE TO EXPERIENCE your beautiful wedding and to be in the moment!

In other words, we're not going to be weird, boorish, or make photos with only our portfolio in mind. In fact, it's the opposite that's true! We're going to make photos that will mean something for YOU not just today, but in ten, twenty, even FIFTY (gasp) years on. We approach each wedding with this purpose.

This is DEFINITELY about YOU, and DEFINITELY not about US.

YOUR WEDDING is more than a series of staged moments copied from pin-boards or something to checked off a list. We like to think each story we photograph looks a little DIFFERENT, because each couple, each day is a bit DIFFERENT.

A ROSE is more than just its PETALS . There's also COLOUR & LIFE in the leaf, the stem, even a THORN.

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(most of the time we use cameras that are completely silent so that you can keep writing your vows uninterrupted, and we can capture those candid moments without being noticed)

If you like what you've read so far, then why not INQUIRE WITH US and see what happens? We have no sales trick up our sleeves, and won't try to “convince” you of anything you're not already FEELING. Your wedding is going to be AMAZING and we're going to make sure that it remains UNFORGETTABLE.

To give our couples the attention they deserve, we keep a limit on how many events we can shoot per year. It's sometimes a little hard to do, but we want to show up fresh and focused so that we can give it all we've got. We can't do that if we're burning the candle at both ends. Rested eyes = better photos.

The BEST work happens when our couples “click” with us (yes, there had to be at least one pun - we may throw in another). The CONNECTION we make TOGETHER is KEY to the type of photos we do. It comes as little surprise that our outside-of-work friend circle grows each year to include many of our previous clients.

You already know that a wedding is so much more than just safe, pretty photos. A wedding is LOVE & LIFE in the truest meanings of the words, and in order to convey this visually, we think that there's a few important things worth considering (this won't take long to read, we swear).

Even though wedding photography has come a long way from the awkwardly-posed, cringe-worthy images we've come to know, many photographers are still fabricating moments that still don't quite feel 'REAL'...

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This is DEFINITELY about YOU, and DEFINITELY not about US.

Psst!

(most of the time we use cameras that are completely silent so that you can keep writing your vows uninterrupted, and we can capture those candid moments without being noticed)

A ROSE is more than just its PETALS . There's also COLOUR & LIFE in the leaf, the stem, even a THORN.

Our biggest priority on your wedding day is to ensure that what you’re feeling in those moments will be delivered in the photos you’ll receive.

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Joel and Justyna are amazing. We were fortunate enough to have them for our engagement shoot and wedding day, and couldn't recommend them enough. They bring such great energy and vision to capture those special moments that most photogs miss. Their work speaks for itself, but we absolutely loved working with them... On the day of it was like we had two great friends to help us through the day. They are such a good team that they just make everyone relax.

Thank you Joel and Justyna for the beautiful collection of memories, these photos are some of our most prized possessions.

~ Tanya + Bernard

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Joel & Justyna were an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. Sweet yet professional, they were a lovely addition to our wedding day. They made sure that photos did not take us away from the act of getting married and then celebrating it! Additionally, they made things as comfortable and organic as possible, especially for two people who hate having their pictures taken. None of the photos felt or looked too forced. We are thrilled with the photos from that day. They are beautiful, unique, and artful.

~ Sarah + Rob

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My husband and I cannot say enough great things about Joel and Justyna. They were so wonderful to work with and the photos are stunning. Joel and Justyna have a certain sense of calm that really helped Nate (my husband) and I navigate our wedding day. They captured the emotions and the romance of the evening perfectly. Booking them was easily the best decision we made!

~ Kayla + Nate

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Justyna & Joel,

I can't thank you both enough for capturing our day so beautifully and the fun little shoot the next day. Every single person has asked about the photography and my aunt who thinks we spent triple on it than we did could only say WORTH IT.

I wish there was more I could say but I'm blown away, over the moon, stupid in love with them and I know Shane is too. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Now excuse me while I go look at these over and over again instead of getting anything done at all!!!!

So much love, excitement and thanks!

Love,

Chelsea & Shane

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