Helene Cyr Photography » Victoria

Siobhan and Ian, Starling Lane Winery, BC

Helene — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:33:52 +0000

Starling Lane Winery is a magical place for weddings where you get a sense you’re in a summer wedding magazine article with bees buzzing, gorgeous backgrounds and kids are free to roam and play! Once again the flowers were from the lovely Vanessa and Jenny from Verbena Flowers. If I could freeze the magic light at the 7-8 o’clock hour I would! What I loved about Siobhan and Ian is they wanted to meet privately (well almost) first before the wedding on the blue bridge. Thank goodness for some shade cover! How blessed I am with magnificent couples!

Caroline + Ryan, Villa Marco Polo Inn, Victoria, BC

Helene — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:23:21 +0000

Caroline and Ryan chose Villa Marco Polo Inn for their wedding ceremony and the Brentwood Bay Resort for the reception. Ryan and his friends got ready at the classic Empress Hotel and Caroline at Brentwood Bay Resort. A tad bit of driving here and there but was lucky with parking spots. And the very talented Jenny from Pacific Make Up Group did the makeup. The sun this summer is relentless, sharp as a butchers’ knife. Not a cloud of forgiveness… and I’m certainly not a fan of flash if I can avoid it. Available light is simply beautiful on it’s own. So in post I rekindled with the image wash technique to ease some of the hot spots and it’s been fun! Just a few images here and there to add some visual variety doesn’t hurt. Caroline and Ryan were a pleasure to photograph, always giggling and playful!

Isabelle + Johnny, Empress Hotel, 12/12/09

Helene — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:59:12 +0000

Johnny called late November to ask if I were to photograph his wedding. At first I was hesitant to accept any more work but his sweet English accent and charm got the better of me. Then later meeting Isabelle sealed the deal for me. Mostly they wanted images of their ceremony and cocktail. They married at the Empress Hotel at 4:30pm. The couple were wonderfully animated as were their guests! I can still here the laughter in the room.

Thuraya + Matthew, Villa Marco Polo, Victoria BC 19/09/09

Helene — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:08:05 +0000

If I had it my way, everyone would wear hats. So wonderfully photogenic! Thuraya and Matthew wedded at Villa Marco Polo which is one of my very favorite locations in Victoria! Liam and Eliza are fabulous hosts whom are so inviting and make their guests feel at home. Thuraya’s BIG red dress was of course a treat! After all these years of photographing guys tie their ties, this one was entertaining when both Matthew and his best man had to read the instructions. You were all wonderful to photograph!

Shannon + Thomas, Laurel Point Inn, 06/09/09

Helene — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:10:30 +0000

Caroline + Duncan, Christ Church, Victoria BC, 08/28/09

Helene — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:35:48 +0000

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Helene — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:48:22 +0000

Megan and Jason, St. Anne’s Academy, Victoria, BC 06/27/09

Helene — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:04:01 +0000

Megan and Jason’s wedding was a spectacular day. Having already photographed Jason’s twin brother’s wedding the year before the family and friends were familiar with me as I with them. What struck me was how the couple greeted their guests before entering the church which made so much sense! It made for a wonderful ambiance. Not to focus on the weather but can’t help it when the late afternoon clouded over where by the time we reached the Ocean the winds were impressive and dynamic… almost winter like. It was a gift after all these bright sunny days!

Moira and Sean, Church & State Winery, Saanich, BC 06/20/09

Helene — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:06:16 +0000

Both Moira and Sean were ready with fabulous props which made the creative session a treat! Their sense of humor priceless.

Victoria Day Parade, May 18, 2009

Helene — Thu, 21 May 2009 22:07:30 +0000

There’s something fascinating about Parades. An array of cacophony & visual over load topped with anticipation, nervousness and boredom. These images were taken from Mayfair parking lot where they spend up to two or more getting ready with last minute choreography, last minute tuning of hefty instruments, and a few embraces here and there to keep warm. The parade itself does not interest me, but behind the scenes where emotions are strong.