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Top 100 Wedding Photos 2019

Patrick Chondon January 6, 2020

Well, another year down and hopefully, another great one on the horizon. Looking back on all my weddings from 2019, really made me appreciate how lucky I am to be able to do this job. Year in and year out I get to meet so many amazing couples and families. Then I get to share my story with them and give them memories that will last for generations. I can’t think of a more rewarding job.

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In Wedding Tags 2019, wedding photos, best of, favourite, thunder bay
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Brandon + Anna Wedding - Fort William Historical Park

Patrick Chondon January 5, 2020

My last wedding of 2019 took place at Fort William Historical Park. I couldn’t imagine a more beautiful location to end such an amazing year. Once I arrived I met up with Brandon and some of the wedding party at the main entrance. We hopped on the shuttle bus that eventually took us to the park, which is where everything was taking place. Once we got there, Anna arrived, and we made our way in. After gathering everyone in the wedding party and the immediate family, we continued on and photographed all the portraits.

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In Wedding Tags anna, brandon, fort william historical park, wedding, winter, 2019, thunder bay
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Sara + Eric Engagement Session - Centennial Park

Patrick Chondon December 29, 2019

Sara and Eric came to visit family for the holidays and, while they were here, asked me to shoot their engagement photos. I always love when wedding couples of mine decide to to do engagement sessions. It helps break the ice a bit and get everyone comfortable with one another. Plus, I very much enjoy getting out in the winter and photographing beautiful couples.

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In Engagement Tags sara, eric, engagement, centennial park, 2019, thunder bay
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ONWA Poetry Night

Patrick Chondon November 26, 2019

As part of their work to address violence against Indigenous Women and Girls, the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) hosted Poetry Nights at their chapters and offices across the province of Ontario this past Monday, November 25th in support of the United Nations International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women orangetheworld campaign. It was an evening of spoken word and live music from local artists. I was there to capture the evening and I am so thankful I was invited to be part of such an important event.

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In Event Tags onwa, poetry night, 2019, november, orangetheworld, orangeday, hearmetoo, indigenous, united nations, violence against women
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2019 Holiday Craft Revival

Patrick Chondon November 25, 2019

The 2019 Holiday Craft Revival took place this past weekend and it was an overwhelming success. Well, at least that’s how it looked to me. I couldn’t believe all the people that showed up to shop. Over course, there were over 200 vendors at a variety of locations downtown, so there was no excuse not to come out. Every single business that took part was busy and full of people enjoying the event.

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In Event Tags 2019, holiday, craft revival, vendors, thunder bay, downtown, port arthur
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Big Wreck @ NV Music Hall

Patrick Chondon November 18, 2019

It was quite the concert last night with Big Wreck at NV Music Hall. I am by no means a concert photographer but once in a while I’m asked to photograph the odd one here and there. I’ve been a fan of Big Wreck for a long time so I was excited to finally see them perform live. It was a sold at show which made for an electric crowd. As a photographer, it’s not always easy when it’s that packed, where you can’t even move, but I still managed to get a few great shots.

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In Event, Concert Tags nv, music hall, thunder bay, concert, 2019
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Remembrance Day 2019 - Waverley Park

Patrick Chondon November 11, 2019

These are a collection of photos I took at this years Remembrance Day at Waverley Park in Thunder Bay.

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In Event Tags remembrance day, 2019, thunder bay, veterans, poppy, waverley park
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Jake + Journee Portraits - Centennial Park

Patrick Chondon November 9, 2019

Sometimes things just happen for a reason. A couple weeks ago we had to cancel our original session because Jake wasn’t feel well. Fast forward to this morning and the weather was absolutely perfect. It snowed the night before so it made Centennial Park even more beautiful. Jake and Journee had never done a portrait session before but they had absolutely nothing to worry about. In 30 minutes we came away with so many great photos.

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In Portrait Tags jake, journee, family, portraits, centennial park, 2019
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Lexy + Family Portraits - Tree Farm

Patrick Chondon October 28, 2019

It was my second portrait session in a row at the Tree Farm. This time around, instead of an engagement session, it was with Lexy and her family. But, just like the previous session, they brought their dog. In this case, it was Gabby, who was definitely the centre of attention. Lexy mentioned that Gabby had been through quite a few foster homes so it hadn’t been easy. Luckily she is ‘home’ now and you could really tell she was settling in with her new family.

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In Portrait Tags lexy, family, portraits, tree farm, thunder bay, 2019
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Devin + Mitchell Engagement - Tree Farm

Patrick Chondon October 25, 2019

The snow has not yet come, but I know it’s only a matter of time. I’m happy for that because it allowed me to have a relatively warm engagement session at the Tree Farm with Devin and Mitchell. Of course they brought their two dogs Ruger and Callie. I have done many sessions at the Tree Farm and I just love it when couples and families bring their dogs with them. It just adds a totally different dynamic to the session.

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In Engagement Tags devin, mitchell, engagement, tree farm, thunder bay, 2019, fall
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Melissa + Brandon Wedding - Best Western Plus NorWester Hotel

Patrick Chondon October 25, 2019

Melissa and Brandon’s entire wedding day took place at the Best Western Hotel here in Thunder Bay. If I had to shoot at wedding at just one hotel, this one would definitely be at the top of my list. It did rain the whole day so it was completely indoors but that’s what often happens this time of year. Regardless, it was such an amazing day to be a part of.

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In Wedding Tags melissa, brandon, wedding, best western, norwester, hotel, 2019
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Cher + Family Portraits - Crescent Lake

Patrick Chondon October 21, 2019

My second portrait session of the day took place on Mount McKay at Crescent Lake. It was with Cher and her wonderful family. I had to hitch a ride with them to the lake because my car was too small for the road, but once we got there it was perfect timing. The sun was just going behind the trees so the lighting was awesome. Once we were done at the lake we quickly stopped on the road on the way back to get a few more family portraits on the ground which was covered in leaves. I’m so glad we were able to fit a session in before the weather gets any worse!

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In Portrait Tags cher, family, portraits, crescent lake, mount mckay, thunder bay, 2019
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