Visual Roots is the combined talent of professional photographers Andrew Essig and Kate Gass - a collaboration of two different perspectives creating one unique photographic story.
Our approach to photographing your story is simply fun & relaxed so that your true self shines.
If you're newly engaged, have a new addition, having an event or just looking for a new portrait don't be shy to contact us to ask any questions that you might have. We love what we do and are so glad to share in your special life moments.
If you like what you see here, why not check out our website. Cheers, Kate & Andrew
It’s hard to believe with all this nice weather we have been having that it’s only March and not June yet. But it is only March and the end of every March is the Wasaga business show. We are excited to be participating again this year. We will be doing free Facebook photos just like last year so bring your self on over to our photobooth. We will be holding a few draws as well. So, don’t forget to stop by to see us for your chance to win a session.
Where: the Rexplex in Wasaga
When: This Sunday
Time: 11-4
Just in case you forgot how much fun last year was,here’s a little reminder…
Sarah & Scott were married this past summer at the historic Bigwin Island in Lake of Bays. Their day was all about their union and bringing together two great families.
When Sheralyn first contacted us she was living in Singapore and Steven was living here in Ontario. Sheralyn made this great stop motion video as a save the date for their wedding. It explains really well their long distance relationship as well as showing Sheralyn’s creative side.
Their wedding decor and food was truly made with love and the help of family and friends. It was wonderful to see all of their family and friends helping with all aspects of their wedding to make it a great day and party. The wedding & reception took place on the cottage lawn on Three mile Lake in Windermere. Here are a few of our favorites from their day.
Thanks Sheralyn & Steve for choosing us for your special day.
Who knew you could have that much fun while learning and being inspired? Well, I am here to tell you can. Andrew and I went to a photography seminar series this year called “Mystic” It was at the very beginning of January and ran for four days of seminars. We got to meet and chat, have a beer with some of the top wedding photographers in the world. Crazy! We even made it into the Mystic Video which was filmed by Joseph Switzer of Switzerfilm
So, are we inspired? Yes! We are taking what we have learned and re-learned and putting it in to action for 2012. Thanks everyone for such a great time.
Cheers,
Kate & Andrew
Happy New Year! Just a small collection of the past year of weddings. We have had a wonderful year photographing all over Ontario and meeting lots of new people. We wish you all the best for the new year and best wishes in your planning. Thank you!
Anita & Chris will be getting married next summer and I cannot wait to see what they have come up with for decor. Anita has such a great sense of style! I will give you a hint… “zebra print” We photographed their engagement session in Collingwood, Craigleith and the Blue Mountains. It turned out to be a great evening with lots of warm light. Anita & Chris had never been to some of the locations we went to and really enjoyed finding some great trails and places to walk Easton.
Their dog Easton! Was very excited to meet us and have his picture taken.
Thank You!! Thank You! What a great day. We had a lot of little ones through the studio on Oct. 28th and of course lots of fun. Because of the so many great people who joined us we raised close to 200 lbs of food for the Wasaga & Elmvale Food banks. With such fantastic success this will now be an annual studio event. We so forward to watching all the little ones grow and see what they choose to be for Halloween each year.
Here are our “not so little anymore” kids with some of the food that we raised.
Here is Madisen is costume being scared by our friend/neighbour Adam
Visual Roots is opening the Fireside studio for a One Day Costume Bonaza! Help us, Help our community food banks by bringing your little ones in costume with food bank donations and receive a complimentary mini session. Each session includes one image ready to print 4×6 size and each child will receive a Halloween treat.
Come one, Come all to this Spooktacular event.
When: Friday Oct. 28th
Where: Fireside Studio, Woodland Beach
Session Times: 1:00 – 7:00 pm
What to bring: Food for the Food Bank or Monetary Donations (minimum $5.00)
Most needed food items for the Food Bank
Canned Meat & Fish
Peanut Butter
Beans in Sauce
Rice
Cold Cereal
Canned Fruit
Macaroni & Cheese
Canned Stew & Chili
Canned Vegetables
Fruit & Veggie Juice
All food and donations going to the Wasaga Beach & Elmvale Food Banks.
Give the studio a call 705-361-3270 to book in your time slot. Any questions please give us a call or email at info@visualroots.com.
Parents can order prints of other poses through our online gallery system. Galleries will be ready for viewing November 5th 2011.
Scott & Sarah had a beautiful day at Bigwin. If you have never been to Bigwin Island you are missing out, it’s a beautiful spot for a round of golf or a wedding.
Sheralyn & Steve Had a beautiful cottage wedding with lots of DIY projects. It must have taken them weeks and weeks of preparation. Just thought I would post this Teaser Postcard until the rest of their blog post is ready.
