Last Thursday, we're having a potluck and I mention to my photographer friend I'm kind of broke and would love to help out for any gigs he has if he ever needs an assistant. So right away, he's like - come to this wedding on Saturday!

And that's how I ended up taking picture of this super sweet couple I never met while they had one of those progressive weddings. A speech from a poly partner, a super queer bridal party, an acknowledgement of the native land the ceremony is on (it's a thing that has picked up in Canada the past few years, i think they even say it in parlement now), I think i saw crystals somewhere. It was great! There were such heartfelt moments from the family and it really looked like everyone had lots of fun. Met a couple Burners from Toronto.

I learned a bunch about event photography, I think I took about 1000 pictures. I really don't think I could do it alone - I'm not skilled enough not to screw up getting a shot of that vital moment. But as a backup camera portraits spotting some spontaneous moments I feel like I did a good job. And I got 200$ out of a fun night. And as an extra bonus they served poutine at midnight which was just perfect.