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Kendra + Chris {I do} by Nataschia Wielink Photo + Cinema

This Niagara wedding is so full of pretty it nearly bursts with joy!!

Enjoy the rustic details and design of this Niagara winery wedding at Inn on the Twenty.


Cinema by Nataschia Wielink Photo + Cinema.
Florals & Event Design by Mimosa Flower Studio.
Wedding Venue is Inn on the Twenty.
Wedding Cake by Vineyard Sweets.
Linens & Chiavari Chairs by Simply Beautiful Decor.
Vintage Rentals by The Warehouse.

Tags: Niagara Winery Wedding, Vineyard Wedding, Niagara Wine Country Wedding, Real Niagara Wedding, Simply Beautiful Decor, Outdoor Wedding, Vineyard Sweets, Inn on the Twenty, Nataschia Wielink Photo + Cinema, Mimosa Flower Studio, Niagara Wedding Videographer

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Tyler James Niagara Wedding Photographer

What inspires you and where do you go for inspiration?

I look for inspiration in so many things. Design, Typography, Fashion, Writing. I see so many overlaps in those things with my work. For example, good writers are taught to observe and write about the subtleties and things most other people overlook, that whole elusive obvious thing. The greatest photographers do the same thing.

The actual photography I look at tends to come from the fashion world, and I prefer aggregating websites and blogs like Fashion Gone Rogue. I do pay attention to wedding blogs, but mostly to see what my fave vendors are up to and what trendy for this season’s weddings. Pinterest and Picssy can be awesome tools for general inspiration if you’re following the right people.

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What do you love most about the wedding industry?

The people I meet is my fave part about being in the wedding industry. I get to see so many amazing creative outlets from florists to table design to stationary. There’s just so much a wedding covers. It’s really inspiring when you get to be involved with these people regularly. When I’m surrounded by awesome work on the wedding day, it fuels my creativity and it elevates my game. I’m enjoying just being along for the crazy ride and excited to see where we all end up.

Three words to best describe your style/business.

Romantic. Vibrant. Alive.

Talk about your philosophy or approach to wedding photography.

I love motion and life in my images. This starts with the relationship I have with my couples. Beyond the images, I like telling my couples as much about my life as I can so they truly know me as a person. Only when we have that trust can I really lead them into situations that make for authentic images with real moments. I love that stuff. I always hope to have a funny story after every wedding or engagement session.

Share your latest fun project – a chance to stretch your creative muscles.

Latest fun project would have to be the creative I did back in the winter that was featured on Junebug a little while back. I love it when Im surrounded by that level of talent and then get to just play and shoot all day without the pressure of an actual wedding.

What advice would you like to give to people when they are investigating your services?

Get to know me! If you don’t understand me or aren’t super clear that I’m the right guy for you, then we probably aren’t a fit. I won’t be able to do my best work unless you have 100% trust in me. Poke around the website, read my bio, add me to Facebook, whatever it takes. The relationship is so crucial for me to get those soft, natural images.

What scenario brings out the best in your work? (location, type of client, timing, venue)

Being a self-labeled ‘romantic’, I’m a sucker for nature. I prefer outdoor settings like vineyards, fields, willow trees and the sun. I don’t like complicated settings, I prefer to strip most of that away and just showcase the amazing relationship between my couple. Dusk is the best for timing (I’m not a morning guy), while venue doesn’t really play much of a role. I do prefer decor that is full of life though, floral centerpieces, etc. My favourite couples are the ones who get excited about their images and aren’t afraid to collaborate with me. Exchanging creative energy pushes me to do my best work. If I had to think of everything myself, we only get my perspective. I like being challenged to see things differently.

What is your specialty?

My specialty is bringing the life out of my couples and their surroundings. It’s not photojournalism. I prompt and coach and do whatever it takes to make sure my couples look and feel electric! Lots of times this ends up being conversations about weight loss (I have a background as a personal trainer), or clothing selection or hair/makeup. Sometimes it’s about learning about what my couple does in their spare time and bringing some of those elements into the shoot.

What makes your artistry unique/ stand out from the crowd?

I like showcasing the romance and the intimacy my couples have. There’s nothing intimate or romantic about 2 people staring at the camera smiling, so you won’t see too many of those on my blog. I always want to create softness and motion. That’s what I’m drawn to when I look at photography, I’m searching for that soul.

What is the consultation/creative process with your clients? Do clients come to you with ideas, or do they let you ‘go’?

It always starts with me getting to know the people I’m shooting. I ask tons of questions and send my couples questionnaires that ask about their relationship and tastes. Only when I have that info will I start planning a shoot. I do have some brides who have planners or have a vivid picture of what their wedding is going to be. Even with those brides, I still make suggestions for locations and styling to make sure we’re on the same page. Other brides want me to be more involved and then I’ll take most of the creative control and do my best to make sure the shoot fits them and who they are.

What are you most passionate about in life?

I’m a giver. I love helping people in any way I can. I’ve been fortunate in so many ways and I strongly believe in the karma effect. I love my girlfriend, my family and my crazy dogs. I’m passionate about creating and putting smiles on people’s faces. If I wasn’t taking pictures, I think I’d just find a way to talk for a living.

What’s on your ipod?

Oh man, I have the most ADD music taste ever! On my latest playlists, there’s Bon Iver and the Drive soundtrack for office ambiance. Naked and Famous, Awolnation and Foster the People, if I’m in the mood for something more upbeat. Love everything about the Arcade Fire. I’m even open to some Carly Rae because it’s so catchy!

Most memorable wedding event/story?

This is a really tough one. I’m gonna get deep and hopefully pass on some advice. Earlier this year, one of the groom’s who’s wedding I covered, passed away tragically. The one thing he did at his wedding, I will never forget and I pass it on to all of my brides and grooms. It was advice he received from a friend who said, “At every milestone during the day, after the ceremony, after the pictures, before the reception, take 5 minutes to yourselves, just the two of you, just to soak it all in. The day goes by so quickly that if you don’t, it will be a blur”. He took his 5 min with his bride every chance he could and every couple should do the same. The wedding is about you, take the time and actually enjoy it. It will be busy and there will be pressure to hit every deadline, but slow down and take your 5 min. Life is too short not to.

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Get to Know: Nataschia Wielink Photo + Cinema

Nataschia Wielink Photo + Cinema is a small studio located in the heart of Niagara that fully embraces an editorial style that allows you to enjoy your wedding day with minimal interference.

Learn more about Nataschia Wielink Photo + Cinema at their Profile Page.

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Save the Date

Caissie + David’s Video ‘Save the Date’ by Nataschia Wielink Photo + Cinema

Meet Caissie and David ... they’re a couple madly in love! They’re getting married in Miami later this year. NWP filmed their video ‘Save the Date’ last fall in Niagara’s beautiful wine country.

From the cinematographer ... “For Caissie and David’s shoot, we arranged for hair and make-up by Allure Hair and Makeup. We threw my old chair and a tandem bike in the back of the truck {Caissie and David, just arriving back home from living in Europe loved the idea of the bike} and we toured about Jordan and Beamsville. We couldn’t have had a better day for it! The fall colours were at their peak and there is something pretty wonderful about the warm fall light on a sunny afternoon.”

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Niagara Winery Engagement Session by Nataschia Wielink Photo + Cinema

Our waking life, and our growing years, are for the most part spent in the kitchen ... so it makes sense to shoot an engagement sesh there, doesn’t it?!?!

The lovely Ariel and Andrew flew into Niagara from Chicago to look after a few wedding planning details for their summer nuptials at The Inn on the Twenty ... while they were in town, uber talented Niagara wedding photog Nataschia Wielink booked in a fab engagement session in the kitchen at The Good Earth Food and Wine Co.

From the photographer ... ”We chose the Good Earth Food and Wine Co. in Beamsville for our location because Andrew loves to cook and Ariel loves to bake - it only made sense to photograph them in a kitchen and Nicolette has the most beautiful and colourful kitchen we know of! Just perfect for this stylish couple. I almost went weak in the knees when Ariel put on that cute apron from anthropologie ...”






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Pretty Woman

A few weeks ago the studio at Nataschia Wielink Photo + Cinema was just buzzing with pretty women ... more than usual, apparently! 

Nataschia Wielink Photo + Cinema has partnered with Allure Hair and Make Up to create boutique experiences that celebrate beauty with timeless images capturing the stage of life you’re in. Get pampered with this spa-like boutique studio experience where you will enjoy a two hour session complete with personalized hair and make, followed by beautiful keepsake photography. Treat yourself or the woman in your life. Everyone deserves to feel confident, looking like your beautiful self.

Inquire can be directed to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for these limited edition sessions.

Here’s a great little film to better explain the idea and the process of the sessions ...

Tags: Allure Hair and Makeup, Nataschia Wielink Photo + Cinema, Boudoir, Boutique, Pretty Woman, Spa

Wedding Flowers

Niagara Winery Wedding

A vineyard wedding in Niagara is without question always a stunning affair and this Niagara winery wedding is exactly one of those beautiful celebrations that we can dream about all day long!

Featuring three of our Swish List recommended vendors, this was an especially exceptional wedding day. With photography by Nataschia Wielink Photo + Cinema, fabulous wedding flowers by Mimosa Flower Studio and hosted at the absolutely amazing Vineland Estates Winery … it’s filled to the brim with tantalizing touches.

Gorgeous green and blush palette, amazing winery setting, a seriously sweet couple … what’s not to love?!?!



Wedding Venue: Vineland Estates Winery
Wedding Flowers: Mimosa Flower Studio
Wedding Photography: Nataschia Wielink Photo + Cinema

Tags: Niagara Winery Wedding, Niagara wedding venues, Niagara Wedding Photographer, Vineland Estates Winery, Niagara Wedding Florist, Niagara vineyard weddings, Nataschia Wielink Photo + Cinema, Mimosa Flower Studio

Wedding Photography

Devon + Steve’s winter wedding in Niagara on the Lake

This absolutely romantic winter wedding in Niagara on the Lake was sent to us by photog Nataschia Wielink. It’s so romantic, classic, beautiful ... sparkly! And the bride is kind of hot, isn’t she?



Love this silhouette image … makes me want to get married again in the winter … so pretty!

Devon really did light up the room ... like a gorgeous snow princess at her coronation!

Niagara Wedding Photographers // Niagara on the Lake Wedding

Devon and Steve celebrated their wintery wedding in Niagara on the Lake at Queen’s Landing on January 2 ... it was a perfect winter wonderland with a fresh layer of snow that coated the beautiful Vintage Hotels property the night before.

The delicately detailed wedding cake courtesy of Willow Cakes and Pastries.

A really beautiful wedding celebration with close friends and family!

Wedding Photographer – Nataschia Wielink
Wedding Venue – Queen’s Landing (Vintage Hotels)
Wedding Cake – Willow Cakes and Pastries

Tags: Real Niagara Wedding, Swish List Member, Winter Wedding, Vintage Hotels, Willow Cakes and Pastries, Niagara Wedding Photography, Niagara Wedding Photographers, Nataschia Wielink Photo + Cinema, Queen's Landing

Wedding Photography

The E-Session

Filed Under» Wedding Photography,

Most Niagara wedding photographers will encourage you to book an engagement session when you book your wedding with them - DO IT!  It’s a great way to get to know your photographer ... and for the photographer to get to know your style, your interests, and in turn, will help them to be able to capture you best as a couple on the day of your wedding!

Nataschia Wielink Photo + Cinema includes an engagement session with every wedding booking because they feel so strongly about getting to know their fabulous couples before their wedding day.  When couples ask about locations for the e-session, Nataschia encourages them to think of places that are special to them.  Where did you first meet?  Where was the first date?  Where did he propose?  If you had a full day to spend together ... where would you go and what would you be doing? 

In our opinion, an engagement session should be fun and romantic - the images should reflect the couple’s love story! 

Check out this great e-session slideshow Nataschia sent us!

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