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Going Out With Grace – URBEX in Newfoundland’s Grace General Hospital
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Environs & Denizens – A Collection of Photographs from Downtown St. John’s
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Pictures of St. John’s During Hurricane Igor
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One Brides Quest To See Jake Doyle Almost Lands Her In Handcuffs
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My Portfolio of Hockey Photography with the St. John’s IceCaps & The American Hockey League
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My Portfolio of Hockey Photography with the St. John’s IceCaps & The American Hockey League
The St. John’s IceCaps were probably some of the best years of professional level hockey in Newfoundland since the early 90s when the St. John’s Maple Leafs were packing Memorial Stadium 3 rows deep in […] -
One Brides Quest To See Jake Doyle Almost Lands Her In Handcuffs
We’re on the harbor front doing the wedding pictures right next to where they’re filming a car scene for ROD. Elizabeth loves Republic of Doyle (more over, she loves Dreamy Jake Doyle) and the whole […] -
Environs & Denizens – A Collection of Photographs from Downtown St. John’s
Downtown St. John’s is a place that’s near and dear to my heart. The people. The color. The sights. The history. There really is nothing like it. As a professional photographer a favorite aspect of […] -
Going Out With Grace – URBEX in Newfoundland’s Grace General Hospital
A number of years ago I was lucky enough to be granted access to the Grace General Hospital & Nurse’s Residence formerly on Lemarchant Road just before it was completely disassembled from the top down. […] -
Pictures of St. John’s During Hurricane Igor
So today I got up and at around 11am decided it was time to pack up and head out for the day. Somebody has to take the pictures right? I started off at Quidi Vidi, […] -
My Love of Street Photography — A Photo Essay
When I first began as a photographer I did so out of frustration with videography. This was back in the days just before the digital video explosion. You needed tapes to record your video to […] -
A Few of My Favorite Travel Photographs
If you enjoy these photos you might also enjoy my Street Photography Portfolio or perhaps even my Aviation Photography Portfolio as they both contain similar elements to my travel photography. -
Some of My All Time Favorite Portrait Photography
This post doesn't have a lot of text so here's a dad joke instead:How do you follow Will Smith in the snow?
You follow the fresh prints. -
15 of My All Time Favorite Landscape Photographs
Newfoundland landscape and scenery photography is perhaps the easiest of all of my photography hobbies. Reason being, well, we’re in Newfoundland and Labrador, one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring places in all the world. […] -
10 of My Personal Favorite Sports Photographs
This post doesn't have a lot of text so here's a dad joke instead:My wife said I should do lunges to stay in shape.
That would be a big step forward. -
No Hurricane Will Stop These Two On Their Wedding Day
We awoke that morning to a typical September “almost hurricane wedding day” forecast. And wouldn’t ya know it, for once, the forecast was correct. The wind was howling and the rain was sideways but it […] -
My Portfolio of Event and Music Photography
While event photography and sports photography are kind of one in the same, my Sports Photography Portfolio is definitely larger than my music and other events portfolio. If you’re considering me for a gig that […] -
Kayla and Steve’s Epic Newfoundland Coastline Wedding Day Adventure
Fogtown for a shave and a hike to the coastline for a few snaps. What a way to spend your wedding day in Newfoundland. Any trip to Fogtown Barber is a good one but when […] -
James Bond Arrives to Save Nikki and Jon’s Wedding Reception
Here is a picture of three guys dancing. What is happening here, I don’t know but it’s interesting, to say the least. :-) What I do know however, is that a good time was had. […] -
It’s not a Newfoundland wedding without a Mary Brown’s Big Mary
Any day the sun is shining in Newfoundland is a good day. But when it’s your wedding day it’s even better. We struck one of those magical days this September when Megan and Steve tied […] -
5 Small Camera Bag Essentials You Should Always Have
“What Should I carry in my camera bag!?” is probably one of the most common questions posed to me by newbies in the hobby. When it comes to camera bag essentials that I always take […] -
3 Ways To Defeat Burnout as a New or Pro Photographer
Every photographer in the world has dealt with burnout at some point in their career. Photography is fun but the drive for improvement becomes challenging. Yes this challenge can be fun but over time that […] -
Wedding Trek on Newfoundland’s East Coast Trail
Hiking on Newfoundland’s amazing East Coast Trail for your wedding photography is not a standard fare for the big day. Especially when you’re toting a bridal party of 15 people behind you, beers in hand […] -
Skateboarding Photography Portfolio
When I was still young and unable to be hurt from falling down I used to skateboard. Soon enough I began shooting video and also snapping pictures of the b’ys riding over some pretty awesome […] -
Amanda and Aubrey Took Aim and Shot Love Out of the Air On Their Wedding Day
I have many, many favorite photos over the years but I’m having a hard time thinking of one that tops the shed party picture above. There’s just so much going on. The love and level […] -
How to Fight for Your Rights as a Photographer and Not Get Punched
I was shooting the streets of Manchester one day when I saw a beggar sitting near an ATM. He was there just about every day but I’d never spoken to him. Being that I was […] -
Wedding Photography at an Abandoned WWII Bunker in Newfoundland
Forgive me for being selfish: getting to do wedding photography at the abandoned post-World War II radar station atop a hill on the edge of the Newfoundland’s coast along the Atlantic ocean has been a […] -
My Portfolio of Aviation Photography
I am an absolute lover of all things airplanes, airports or flight related. I’m fortunate enough to live in an airport that sees a ton of military traffic, mostly from the United States but also […] -
A Collection of Desserts Photographed at Weddings
Over the years as a wedding photographer here in Newfoundland there was one thing I so very much began to look forward to at every single reception, the wedding dessert. After a long day of […] -
Melanie and Darryl Had The Most Epic Wedding Ceremony Ever
Prepare your eyes for what might be the most beautiful wedding location you’ve ever seen. Seriously. I’m not sure you’re going to be able to comprehend just how stunning a spot Melanie and Darryl picked […] -
How To Safely Buy Used Photography Gear Online, Without Regrets
If you’re like most people the allure of saving up to 75% off the MSRP on a piece of camera equipment is just too good to turn down. And the one way to do that, […] -
Hiking the Sugarloaf Path on the East Coast Trail in Newfoundland
If you’re coming to Newfoundland, more specifically St. John’s and planning to do a little hiking, I suggest you consider the Sugarloaf Path. The ECT association rates this at a Moderate to Difficult, with a […] -
Stiles Cove Path – Pouch Cove to Flatrock on the East Coast Trail
This past Sunday, Mike Edmonds and myself decided it was perfect weather for an all day hike. For the sake of time, we picked the Pouch Cove to Flatrock portion of the East Coast Trail. […] -
Cobbler Path – Exploring Red Cliff to Doran’s Lane on the East Coast Trail
After a painful couple of weeks waiting for my D3 to return, it finally has. During that time, I’d picked up a new lens, the Nikon 16mm fisheye. Having that lens, sit on my desk […] -
Stephen & Tiffany Chased Icebergs on their Wedding Day
What more can you ask from a lovely Newfoundland wedding than no rain and boy oh boy did we ever cut it close. We dodged it all day, owing mostly to the fact the ceremony […] -
Published Works
Hey! I’m Colin, I live in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. Though I’m primarily a Newfoundland wedding photographer, I’ve actually been published for a lot of different things, from hockey to skateboarding, weddings and just plain […] -
End of Summer Hillside Photos of downtown St. John’s
While taking some pictures of the various naval boats in port over the weekend, I took the opportunity to snap a few pics of St. John’s from a few different viewpoints. Using the telephoto lens […] -
On Their Wedding Day Karen and Michael Explored Every Nook and Cranny of The East Coast
Another amazing Newfoundland wedding taking in slices of downtown St. John's and the coast out near Cape Spear, which if I do say so is such a wonderful location for wedding photos in Newfoundland, sunny or not. :) -
Scotty & Leanne Danced on the Edge of a Cliff and Lived To Wed About It
A lovely day with a couple of wonderful people, snapping wedding pictures in Topsail, the outer battery in St. John’s harbor and even Government House. It was a fun, incredibly sunny day! -
Photographs of the USMC Osprey at CYYT
Recently I jumped at the chance to photograph a few USMC Osprey up close and personal. They fly in and out of St. John’s quite often, on their way to God knows where to do […] -
Photographs for Cassandra and Chris Who Saw Five Seasons on their Wedding Day
Sometimes everything just works out and so it did on Chris and Cassandra’s wedding day. We started out not only dealing with a little rain but also pretty strong winds. By the time the ceremony […] -
Boats Involved with “Cutlass Fury” Naval Exercises in St. John’s
“Cutlass Fury” was the 2016 joint training operation conducted off the coasts of Halifax, Nova Scotia and St. John’s, Newfoundland during the month of September. The training exercise brought together 5 nations (Canada, USA, UK, […] -
Pictures of the Mazda Miata in the 2016 Newfoundland Targa
During the prologue of the 2016 Newfoundland Targa two of my good friends where racing their Mazda Miata and asked me to take some pictures. Corey Prosser and Mike Mercer were entered for the second […] -
A Picture of Every Car Racing in 2016 Newfoundland Targa
Clicking through the images will take you to a page where you can grab a much higher resolution version of the photo for your records. Take whatever you need! I had a great time taking […] -
Snowbirds Airshow Over CBS
Any summer that the Snowbirds appear for a demonstration in Newfoundland is a good summer. As a bit of plane nerd it’s awesome just to watch but even more fun to photograph. This year the […] -
Mike & Steph
This post doesn't have a lot of text so here's a dad joke instead:What do a tick and the Eiffel Tower have in common?
They're both Paris sites. -
Danielle & Curtis
When Slash shows up, you’re having a helluva time. … Okay, Slash didn’t show up, but he wanted to. He missed his connecting flight from England. He felt so bad he had a cardboard cutout […] -
Michael and Kayla Had a Pig Roast at Lesters on Their Wedding Day
Any wedding reception at Lester’s Farm is a good one in my books, but it’s only made better when there’s a pig on the roaster for after dinner snack. And boyyyy oh boy was it […] -
Stacey & Jordan
This post doesn't have a lot of text so here's a dad joke instead:My wife said I should do lunges to stay in shape.
That would be a big step forward. -
Deanne & Craig
This post doesn't have a lot of text so here's a dad joke instead:I thought the dryer was shrinking my clothes.
Turns out it was the refrigerator all along. -
Jason & Cathy
One Word: Crazy Perhaps the most rambunctious and animated crowd I’ve seen in a while. At one point they were dancing and jumping so much in the back of the party bus I thought it […] -
Punta Cana Destination Wedding Photography with Jenn & Matt
Whew! What fun we had, boy was it ever hot. Leading up to the wedding day we were pushing 30+ every day and thankfully, for all involved, the heat subsided on the day itself by […] -
Around D’Bay To See Llamas, Rubber Factories and Power Plants
Well spring has sprung and that means it’s time for something we’d been waiting for since winter began, photo adventures! This trip we decided to head along route 60 that takes you along the coast […] -
Why you should take the time to find the light even for simple portraits
It was a beautiful sunny day, not a cloud in the sky and myself and JT were out exploring and scouting the old Red Cliff Radar Station that sits atop a hill near the edge […] -
Short But Sweet – A Snowy Spring East Coast Trail Hike Along Cobbler Path
A lovely spring afternoon is no better spent than with a bud on the East Coast Trail. It’s been two years or more since JT and myself were able to hook up for a hike, […] -
My Top Five Favorite Street Photos of 2014
I was recently doing a review of my 2014 photography, finding a few gems I’d forgotten about and decided I better get on the ball with my 2014 Street Photo Fav Five post, so here […] -
Wedding? Nope! Julie & Jonathan Had a Spooky HALLOWEDDING!
If you’re wedding date falls around the 31st of October you just know you’re in for a few surprises on your wedding day. And so we were, as we spent most of the day dodging […] -
My Top 5 Favorite Pictures For 2014
It’s the final day of 2014 and that means only one thing: it’s time for all the “top 10 blahs of 2014” lists that you can handle. Oddly I’ve never actually done this on my […] -
Kurtis & Susan
This post doesn't have a lot of text so here's a dad joke instead:I thought the dryer was shrinking my clothes.
Turns out it was the refrigerator all along. -
Laura & Michael
We had a lot — and I mean a lot — of fun with the photography on Laura and Michael’s wedding day. And you just know when there’s Dollar Store props involved, you’re dialing the […] -
Heather & Archie
If it’s a Newfoundland wedding then you’ll want to be prepared for some wet weather. What we weren’t prepared for were the funnel clouds in St. John’s and threats of lightning elsewhere that flirted with […] -
Newlyweds Moon St. John’s from the Rooftop of a Hotel
Any day that begins with an absolute downpour, includes a rooftop mooning and ends with crazy ripped shirt limbo is a good day in my books. What more is there to say? Well… Quidi Vidi […] -
Racing to the Alter in a Mazda, Juanita & Mike Tied it Tight
At the end of a (very, very bumpy) road just off the side of the Trans-Canada Highway you’ll find a small community called St. Jones Within. Let’s not confusee St. Jones Within with the bustling […] -
Andrew & Emily
This wasn’t my idea. But any time someone suggests we throw (see: pretend) the groom over the cliff and into the ocean, I must admit, I’m kind of on board. This, I should say, was […] -
Newfoundland Wedding Photography
Greetings! If you’re here to potentially book a wedding I am sorry to report that I’ve retired from professional wedding photography. If you are a former wedding client who has lost their wedding photos, I […] -
Fraser & Nicola
“Creepy Basement” That was all I needed to hear to get on board with the idea of shooting a photo in Nicola and Fraser’s house. We had a few faces to fit in, so they […] -
Hiking and Exploring Gros Morne, Green Gardens and the Tablelands
For the first time since 2010 I got back to the amazing west coast of the island of Newfoundland and more specifically, Gros Morne National Park just north of Corner Brook. Traveling this time with […] -
Amber & Faizan
Ahh yes, if your bride is willing to change your rides tires on the day of your wedding, all the while you peep the latest issue of a women’s bathing suit magazine entitled “Venus”, you […] -
Lynda & Ed
This post doesn't have a lot of text so here's a dad joke instead:How do you follow Will Smith in the snow?
You follow the fresh prints. -
Heather & Shawn
I’ve only one thing to say… If the person standing next to you at the altar is capable of this face then you know it must be true love. Thankfully they didn’t actually pull these […] -
Ashley & Mike
Occasionally I’ll shoot a wedding with a theme or overarching tone that ties the day together from start to finish. It might be a vintage feel or just a simple inside joke amongst friends. However […] -
Adam & Amy
When two dudes are sharing a cupcake you know everyone is having a good time. Maybe too good a time. It should be said that the photo on the right happened pretty late in the […] -
Katrina & Cory
This guy… Usually I have something to write about the wedding photos and how good a time everyone had. It was a good time to be honest and it definitely rained (hey, it is Newfoundland). […] -
Dodging Raindrops and Havin’ a Time on Chrissie & Sheldon’s Wedding Day
In Newfoundland there are painfully high odds that it will rain on your wedding day. But as they say, wait five minute and it will change. And so it did. The morning of the wedding […] -
Amazing Wedding Day in Bonavista Newfoundland
When you’re in Newfoundland there’s area you need to visit and that’s the Bonavista Peninsula. It’s absolutely beautiful. This summer I was lucky enough to photograph my second wedding in the area, this time also making […] -
Laura & Johnny
Johnny waiting, patiently. He’s Laura and her dad. Handed off and about to be wed! Laura’s backyard was a very intimate and lovely setting for a wedding. Saying their vows. It’s the ring! The kiss! […] -
Jessica & Robbie
It’s a Jag. After the ceremony and a trip on the quad, it was off to the stables for a visit with the horses. After all of that, it was time for the reception! She […] -
Ashley & Sean
Here’s our bride and groom. Some pretty good lookin’ people if I do say so myself. Baller. Am I right? Paul gave a taste of what was to come later on that evening. Sean laughed […] -
PAL Citation X Commercial Shoot Behind The Scenes
When the good folks at Provincial Airlines came to me asking for photography of their new private charter jet —the Cessena Citation X—for an upcoming marketing brochure, I jumped at the opportunity. Literally, almost right out […] -
Paul & Lisa
I’m a pretty big Harlem Globetrotters fan. Let’s just put that out there. I say this because, to my amazement, they showed up at this wedding. All of them. Curly Neal, Meadowlark Lemon and Goose […] -
On their Wedding Day Alona & Valerie Set Sail on an Ocean of Love!
Rarely do I meet two people as laid back and carefree. When we first spoke about what we needed their wedding pictures to accomplish, the message was “candid” and posing was all but out the […] -
Krista & T.P
One of the funniest receptions I’ve ever had the pleasure of covering. At one point, when the boys were removing Krista’s garter there were tears — literally — steaming down my face I was laughing […] -
Doug & Dawn
Here’s our boys. Lovely looking bunch but quickly things got out of hand… Doug’s a huge movie guy. Loves his flicks, so I felt we had to do something a little more special. This was […] -
Katie & Chris
When I think “wedding day” immediately my thoughts go to a groom riding a lawn mower down a hill with a plastic owl in his hands being pushed by his groomsmen. :-D Not really, but […] -
Forest Fire in Flatrock
On April 26th 2013 Torbay’s Volunteer Fire Department responded to a brush fire at the end of Deer Marsh Road. With the winds being quite gusty and a residential area downwind of the fire, they […] -
It’s Never Too Cold When You’re This Hot – Sam and Sean were Melting Snowbanks on Their Wedding Day
It was a cold and snowy January day for Sam and Sean’s wedding day, but despite the temps everyone was in fantastic spirits. What a good time was had by all! -
Heather & Curtis
What a time was had. Quite an interesting challenge on this day as it was questionable if it would rain and we were in The Wilds golf course. This is where some of the photography […] -
Brian & Sarah
We had such an excellent time with this just-before-winter wedding I couldn’t wait to post the photos. Given how quick the sun went down we had to work quite fast to get in what we […] -
Noleen and Scott Wandered Into a Cemetery and Got Married – Lightsaber Battle Ensued
One of my favorite all time wedding pictures is the black+white rain shot that we snapped during Noleen and Scott’s wedding. Everything about it — to me — is awesome: The rain. The Light. The […] -
Jessica & Michael
This was positively one of the more enjoyable weddings I’ve had. We were out near Bay Roberts and Bareneed for most of it, which of course yielded some excellent photos, such as the one above. […] -
Blair & Kayla
No better time was had with these folks. I was so happy to take these photos and had a blast doing it. We played poker, rode trains and drank some beers! I hope you enjoy […] -
Rob & Chantelle
You know you’re havin’ a time when you’re spontaneously in a Great Big Sea music video on your wedding day… And that is exactly what happened! Beside the amazing wedding pictures we shot at Fort […] -
Jessica & Paddy
Unless you’re sprinting down the sidelines in a wedding dress and soccer boots, you ain’t havin’ a wedding! -
Kelly & John
Here are the boys, being, well, boys! And now we’ll move on to the women, where surely they’re being far more civil… :-) Love the blues in those flowers. Such a great eye pleasing tone. […] -
Melissa & Paul
Wow, what a weekend. When Melissa and Paul contacted me for their wedding — about two years ago — I instantly said yes. Port aux Basques is beautiful; with it’s golden sandy beaches and it’s […] -
Roslyn & Jason
This post doesn't have a lot of text so here's a dad joke instead:Why do fathers take an extra pair of socks when they go golfing?
In case they get a hole in one! -
Beautiful Bowring Park Wedding with Sarah and Tyler
Bowring Park in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada has to be one of the most intimate, romantic, and peaceful places to hold your wedding ceremony. So that is just what Sarah and Tyler did. Enjoy their wedding photos, it's one of my all-time favorite sets! -
Elizabeth & Boyd
Boyd rocking the classic white socks. :-D Loving the style of this dress. And the red for our bridesmaids is so eye pleasing. On her way into the church with dad. Boyd getting his first […] -
Leonard & Heather
This post doesn't have a lot of text so here's a dad joke instead:I'm afraid for the calendar.
Its days are numbered. -
Robyn & Phil Had a Very Serious Winter Wedding – Everyone Kept it Low Key, Yeah Right.
This week we begin Spring with the last of the Winter weddings featuring Robyn and Phil! They are such a fantastic couple and we had a fun, albeit chilly day together. -
Cool Winter Wedding Rivaled Only By The Hotter Mel & Matt
Better late then never! Finally, it’s the Christmas wedding you’ve all been waiting for. Just a couple moths ago the charming Mel and the ravishing Matt… wait, the ravishing Mel and the charming Matt, yeah […] -
A Hockey Themed Wedding with Bonnie and Travis, and the Montreal Canadiens
You’re invited to the first hockey wedding with Bonnie and Travis, bring your seat warmers and get ready to cheer! What’s more is that the entire wedding had a bit of a theme, a Montreal […] -
Ryan & Amanda Enjoyed Christmas with Family and Friends AND A WEDDING!!!
This post doesn't have a lot of text so here's a dad joke instead:My wife said I should do lunges to stay in shape.
That would be a big step forward. -
Roger & Sherri
Here we have Sherri and Roger. This is just before they’re to be wed, sitting in different rooms. So close yet so far! Roger and the boys were quite a bunch, as you can see. […] -
James & Andrea
Father and daughter down the ailse. Kicking off the excellent outdoor wedding. Andrea & James during their vows. Annnd we’re married! Horraaaay!!!! :-) Hanging out together and I just love this picture of Andrea in […] -
Forest Miniramp
Here’s Rob building the mini-ramp in the woods. Quite the sight. While Rob put the finishing touches on the ramp, Sean had a snack. Break time and the camp’s mascot “Cooter” watching. He loves a […] -
Tim & Elizabeth
This week it’s Elizabeth and Tim. Two of the happiest people I’ve ever met. -
The Time I Met Colin Mochrie and Absolutely Lost My Shit
I had just wrapped a shoot for Evry7th and was making my way back to the car with my lovely assistant Darrell Edwards when who did I see? None other then Colin Mochrie. Before I […] -
A Review on Using the Olympus Trip 35 Film Camera
The Olympus Trip 35 is a 35mm compact camera, manufactured by Olympus. It was introduced in 1967 and discontinued, after a lengthy production run, in 1984. The Trip name was a reference to its intended […] -
A Collection of Photos with the Horizon 202 Panoramic Swing Lens Camera
I absolutely love Panoramic photography, I always have. It was one of those “tricks” of digital photography which lured me to the DSLR. The ability to shoot a couple frames and stitch them together on […] -
Sarina & Scott
This was a very cool wedding, involving a traditional Indian Saree dress then a change to a white wedding dress. It was quite the special day it was and I was ever so happy to […] -
Amy & Chris
Wow. What a time. Knowing both Chris and Amy as long as I have, I was quite thrilled to be behind the lens for their big day. Here are some of the results. Two pretty […] -
April and Bruce’s Hilarious Wedding Day Photos
Every wedding is different, that goes without question, but some are occasionally so different that I can’t help but chuckle a bit as I look at the photos. The free spirit, “don’t give a darn […] -
Capelin Rolling in Middle Cove
Patrick P. and his grandson Nick pulling capelin out of their net on a warm day in June at Middle Cove beach in Newfoundland. Met this guy coming up from the beach. Full’d up he […] -
The Funny Story of How I Came To Own The Canon AF35M and the Pictures That Came From It
About two months ago I was doing my regular browsing of r/photography over on reddit.com when I happened up on a post from a fellow redditor who’d just inherited his grandfathers cameras. From the post […] -
Hurricane Igor: Aftermath
I managed to get out the past couple days to snap a few of the aftermath that Igor left in it’s wake. A lot of the damage is being cleaned up fairly quickly so not […] -
How I Tell A Story with My Photography to Make Better Photographs
When I was just getting started in photography one of the best professional photographers in town took a few minutes out of his extremely busy day to review my “portfolio”. It was mildly embarrassing, but […] -
Hiking The Green Gardens Trail in Gros Morne National Park
A recent tweet on the ole’ Twitters reminded me of something I think of every time I go to Gros Morne: “It is God’s country because He spent half an hour more creating Newfoundland” The […] -
Salmon Fishing and Exploring from Gros Morne to St. Anthony
It was my first time traveling to Gros Morne National Park and up to the Great Northern Peninsula. I was tagging along with my father and uncle as they were going to be doing some […]