Welcome!
Written by Bartek on bmkblog – 3:50 pm - | Hello, and welcome to our blog! We are Magda and Bartek, a husband and wife photography team based in Montreal, Canada. Formerly known as BMK Photography! We photograph weddings, families, kids and many other crazy ideas anyone throws at us! Our style is bright, fresh, colorful, natural and real. We capture raw moments with a fashion photography twist! Have fun browsing this site using the navigation bar up at the top or using the search option, and we loooove hearing what you think so feel free to leave us a comment below any of the blog posts! We welcome the opportunity to capture your wedding anywhere in the world so if you are interested in chatting, send us an email and we will get back to you at the speed of light (or at least as fast as the internet will let us ;) |  |
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the brisson family
Written by Magda and Bartek on August 31, 2010 – 1:35 pm - A big part of what we do has to do with relationships. Every single person, couple, and family that we have the pleasure to work with feels like we have been friends with forever! The Brisson family is no exception. As soon as we met we began to laugh, crack jokes and hang out like we’ve been friends for a long time. Oh, and somewhere in between us having all the fun, a photo session happened!
I have a feeling that Kate and Nick will never lose their youthful charm and positive outlook on life. And Rian, well…let’s just say that it’s good that her parents are gonna be around to keep all the boys away….she’s so cute it should be illegal ;)
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Steve Harding: Guys these pictures are incredible. You three look amazing.xo (Sep 2, 2010 2:32 pm)
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Johnny McKnight: Those pictures are enough to make a God Father melt! What a great looking family!! Lots of love Johnny and Gen (Sep 2, 2010 9:08 am)
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Jodi and Daryl: I have the cutest God Daughter ever…not to mention her parents are not bad lookin either. Pictures look great!!! We want copies… Jodi and Daryl (Aug 31, 2010 5:03 pm)
katrina + kari
Written by Bartek on August 22, 2010 – 10:52 pm - The sincere love that was felt in both families was immediately apparent the minute Magda and I walked through the door. Happy tears filled the whole day and Katrina’s dad’s speech had our viewfinders fogged up the whole time ;) The wedding took place at the exclusive Royal Ottawa Golf Club, which was founded in 1891 and really is approved by royalty! It goes without saying that along with Katrina and Kari’s fine taste, it made for a really beautiful location.
And of course the photos. Katrina and Kari trusted us to do whatever we liked so we directed them just a little and these two injected so much love, happiness and passion into the experience that it made our “job” so easy.
We wish you guys the most awesome future together and here are just a handful our our favourites from the day:
Click play below to see even more photos from Katrina & Kari’s day! :)
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Erin Newell: What fabulous work! You really caught the moment in the most pure and beautiful way! Great job. What a wonderful day it was! (Aug 24, 2010 8:16 am)
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Anna Cascagnette: WOW!!beautiful shots!! Katrina you look stunning and Bartek and Magda well…you guys never skip a beat!! (Aug 24, 2010 5:15 am)
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Jesse & Catherine: Some spectacular shots there! Absolutely adore the black & white (lobby room?) of the groom and his men, as well as the black & white of the bride outdoors, amongst other awesome ones. Top notch stuff guys. (Aug 23, 2010 2:35 pm)
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Katrina Launen: Thank you both so much for giving us such fabulous photographs! It was great to work with you that day, and we’ll cherish this photos forever. Thanks for everything! (Aug 23, 2010 1:37 pm)
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Selena Hebig: These are possibly the most beautiful photos I have seen. You were both amazing tht day!!!! (Aug 23, 2010 7:17 am)
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Patti Feasby: this are the most beautiful pictures i have ever seen!!!! (Aug 23, 2010 7:04 am)
suchita + jean-philippe
Written by Bartek on August 5, 2010 – 9:02 pm - Wow, Indian weddings are just breathtaking! Magda and I were just extatic to find out that Suchita and JP were going to have an Indian wedding with all the gorgeous bells and whistles, aaaaand they wanted us to be a part of this day! The wedding was held at the grand ballrooms of Le Windsor in Montreal, the flowers arranged by Lotus Blanc and the wedding was planned by Tania from Blanc Events.
It’s really hard to describe the atmosphere, colors, customs, scents, and the energy to someone who hasn’t attended a wedding like this but let me tell you it’s one heck of a fantastic ride. To hear the priest explain the ancient text, to see how he used during the ceremony and all the customs that accompany it was so touching and interesting…it truly was a magical time.
Here are a few of our favourite photographs from the day.
Click play below for more!
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Jean-Philippe's parents: These pictures said it all! They’re breathtakingly beautiful. Great job guys! (Aug 7, 2010 2:37 pm)
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Shaista Jalal: The pics are just beautiful ..Great job :) I love how you took her Henna pictures..You make my work look beautiful..Thank you . P.s- your daughter is adorable :) (Aug 7, 2010 2:59 am)
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Tania: Wow guys - these photos are breathtaking! It was a true pleasure working with such a pleasant and talented photographers. Thank you for capturing the beauty of this day so amazingly! (Aug 6, 2010 9:46 pm)
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Patrycja Henderson: breathtaking pictures! although i am a little biased since this was one of my best friends’ wedding and she looked so beautiful it was moving. they both did! the picture where lira is holding JP’s head with the most intense look of love i have ever seen. wow! great job guys! big hugs (Aug 5, 2010 10:13 pm)
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Suchita and Jean-Philippe: Thank you from the bottom of hearts for capturing everything we wanted and more. All the pictures are beautiful and we cannot wait to share them with our family & friends! Love to you both, Suchita and JP (Aug 5, 2010 9:48 pm)
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florist lotus blanc: really nice work, gorgeous pictures, tk (Aug 6, 2010 11:26 am)
Rebeca T: You changed your LOGO!!!!! I love it, looks great I love it…. Congrats! (Mar 4, 2010 9:47 pm)
Bridget Blair: LOVE YOU GUYS,THIS DAY WAS THE BEST OF ALL TIMES WHISHING YOU BOTH ALL THE BEST THAT LIFE HAVE TO OFFERAND TO THE PHOTOGRAPHERS GREAT JOB KEEP IT UP. RON’S COUSIN SIGNING OFF (Nov 19, 2009 1:50 pm)
Debbie Lawrence: You captured their essence perfectly!!! I laughed, I cried, above all…I was very proud!!!! I can’t THANK YOU enough for what you have given me!!! I will treasure this till the end of my days…and then some…Debbie xo (Aug 28, 2009 2:41 pm)
Rebeca T: Congratulations on your webpage, it looks fabulous!! How can any one not fall in love with 1. your work 2. your beautiful personalities!!! Much success with all your projects! (May 14, 2009 5:42 am)
Constance Grisley: Hi Bartek, we met yesterday in PhotoService. Oh my God, How beautiful,…..and what a team! Would love to put you as a “link” on my new website (soon to be up and running.) I live in Tremblant,…and I know that your “talent” is needed here! Thank you for spreading your light through photo’s!! Connie…… (Mar 22, 2009 10:00 am)
Shannon and Scott: We absolutely love your photos! (Jan 25, 2009 8:56 pm)
Kenya305: OMG the pictures are gorgeous! Find it hard to fight back the tears. Great job. Congratulations and best of luck to both of you guys. Much love from your favorite cuz in the MIA…. (Jan 24, 2009 4:17 pm)
dejha: i’m at work with writer’s block when i receive asha’s voicemessage to check out the pics on your blog. i’m adoring the technique and admiring the stills, but then i click the video, add some sound, and totally fall in love with this amazing experience that we all shared. thank you for capturing it so beautifully. god bless (Jan 23, 2009 11:46 am)
kashfeah: hello dere…im kashfeah frm Bangladesh…i was just browsin thru da net to find some kool wedding pics and came across da ellora+esben wedding album nd fell in love wid it riteaway!!…den i had a look at all ur oder pics and dey r so freakin awsome!!…u guys simply do a gr8 job!.wish u ppl cud ever come to Bangladesh to take ma wedding pics which is not any soon btw!!…neway..keep doin wht ur doin cuz ur simply gud at it!!! (Nov 23, 2008 1:26 pm)
Minh: I saw you guys at the ADAPT conference and was pretty curious of your quality of work so I checked them out on CG Society and I must say they are awesome photographs! You are definitely the first in my mind if I ever get married. (Sep 27, 2008 5:01 pm)
mac: woo :) finally some pics of the mysterious minds behind the great photos… hehe. i like em, flare it up! (Sep 3, 2008 9:50 pm)
Tim Tab: you guys are my heroes, stinkin’ love your stuff, and your post on the canon photography forum convinced me to switch over to all primes. oh, and btw, do you guys speak french? that’d be swank. (Sep 1, 2008 6:40 pm)
Emily: Stunning images. Keep it up x (Sep 1, 2008 8:58 am)
Jen McDonald: Thanks, Bartek. And thanks for visiting my blog! I really admire your work - from weddings to casual personal photos… I wish all mine could be half as good! (Aug 25, 2008 10:52 pm)
Meshach & Tanemara: Wow really nice portrates I love the contrast of the colors. You both look really good!!! (Aug 12, 2008 1:07 am)
Bartek: Thanks Aimee and everyone! We really appreciate the comments, we take each and every one to heart. Thank you all! :D (Aug 5, 2008 10:56 pm)
Aimee: Beautiful self-portraits guys!! YOu should be MODELS! Seriously. And I love the photos from Ellora & Esben’s wedding…. the colors are just so spectacular! Great job once again BMK! (Aug 5, 2008 10:41 pm)
Monica: Stunning photographs! Very unique and vibrant work. Wish you were here on the westcoast! (Jul 31, 2008 12:32 pm)
Monika: Just saw your site. WOW!!! Love the shots. Natural, fun and just my style. Too bad we’re not getting married.lol Maybe for something else? I will definitely share this with people I know. (Jul 30, 2008 10:19 pm)
Max R.: Your portfolio is refreshing. I get so tired of the traditional approach to portraiture that it is magnificent to see such crisp yet honest work. (May 7, 2008 9:19 pm)
Andrew Janke: Hi, Thanks for the memories of Montreal. We spent nigh on 3 years there and are now back in Oz. Especially like the ones of IKEA and opening the Christmas tree, reminded us of great times in our little condo in the McGill Ghetto. Andrew (May 6, 2008 11:51 pm)
Aga: Cool new blog! I like your fresh and modern approach. Keep up the good work and visit NY soon :) (Apr 21, 2008 9:03 am)
Mike Warren: Wow! You have some awesome stuff on your blog!! Great work! (Apr 15, 2008 4:36 pm)
Marlena i Jacek: Bartek and Magda, your photos blew us away! Are you available to do our wedding photos (August 9th 2008)? Jacek sent you an email. Thanks! (Apr 10, 2008 9:11 pm)
Keny: I love the vintage feel of these. Gorgeous work! (Apr 10, 2008 7:43 pm)
Bartek: @Graham: hahaha, that made me laugh! Lemme know which river you’ll be throwing your stuff into please… (Apr 9, 2008 12:50 pm)
Graham: Amazing work…in fact you make me want to gather up all my gear and throw it in the nearest river. I wanna be you. (Apr 9, 2008 4:31 am)
hs: your photos are absolutely stunning! (Apr 7, 2008 6:51 pm)
Sandy & Steve Daleras: Gorgeous pictures, very natural and very cute couple! (Mar 9, 2008 11:38 am)
Magda: @ Niki : Thanks!!! We had a blast doing them! (Mar 6, 2008 4:57 pm)
Niki: Fabulous shots! so modern and so natural. the photos are like art! (Mar 6, 2008 4:52 pm)
Anthony Melatti: Really nice work!! I love your photojournalistic approach to wedding photography. Keep it up! (Mar 5, 2008 7:58 pm)