Jake & Joan, September 16, 2007

This make have been the most outwardly happy couple I have ever met. Jake was grinning SOOOOOOOO big that the congregation actually broke out into laughter when he walked into the church. The smiles REALLY never left their faces, from the moment exquisite Joan walked through the trees to see Jake for the first time to the moment that we left them with their private champagne cuddle at the end of the day. What a perfect way to spend a sunny September afternoon!

Tara & Jeff, September 15, 2007

It just seemed like this wedding started out perfectly elegant and yet still got better and better as the day wore on. The bride was perfect, gorgeous and relaxed. Her flowers and the bridesmaid dresses were so unique, they were a photographers dream. The wedding party was a blast, the kids in the wedding party we so cute, they were edible. The groom was easy going (and totally gorgeous, too).

The wedding was outdoors at one of my favourite wedding venues and restaurants, the Old Mill in Aberfoyle. Thank you Tara and Jeff, we had so much fun and met so many great people along the way!

It's here!!!!!!

Well, it's happening, tomorrow we open the doors to Boulevard Photography and Fine Things in the Shops of Waterloo Town Square. We have some amazing "Fine Things" for you and even more amazing photographers waiting to capture your special day, your wee baby, your expecting tummy, your whole family and more!

Thanks all for your amazing support and your words of encouragement.

See you at Boulevard!

So proud to call her my friend....

I remember the swell of pride I felt when I saw the photo of Jenn crossing the finish line at Toronto's Weekend to End Breast Cancer. This is a 60 km walk to raise funds to end this terrible disease. Jenn used to work with me and has been the 2nd shooter at many of my weddings. Jenn has since moved to Vancouver but comes back to Ontario on a regular basis to shoot Boulevard weddings (and visit her family). She is a favourite with engaged couples and their families because she has a true passion for making your day special. Her passion for giving continues across the county as she prepares to walk ANOTHER 60 km walk.

Read below and if you can, offer her your support.
Thank you,
Heather


From Jenn:
Hi Friend,
On September 5-7, 2008 I'll be participating in The Weekend to End Breast Cancer.I'll walk 60 kilometres over 2 days with thousands of other women and men. The net proceeds will support breast cancer research, treatment, and services through the BC Cancer Foundation.I've agreed to raise at least $2,000, but I'd love to exceed the $2600 I raised a couple of years ago. Use the link at the bottom of this email to visit my site - and please take the time to support me. Please keep in mind how far I'm walking - and how hard I'll have to train.According to the National Cancer Institute of Canada, approximately 20,500 Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and about 5,400 will die from the disease. That's why I'm walking so far. I hope that you'll share this incredible adventure with me - by supporting me in my fundraising efforts.Thank you in advance for your generosity!Sincerely,Jennifer KirkClick here to visit my personal page.If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address:http://www.endcancer.ca/site/TR/Events/Vancouver2008?px=2350764&pg=personal&fr_id=1255&fl=en_US&et=G3G0vCfzpuy9wO7EVct-_A..&s_tafId=187181

Jenn-Jenn earlier this year at the
Wedding and Portrait Photographers International convention in Las Vegas.

Kevin & Tiffany, September 8, 2007

The universe certainly has a way of evening things out. Months ago we did Kevin and Tiffany's engagement shoot on a bitterly cold day where Tiffany just about froze her toes off. BUT...on their wedding day the sun shone and we had the best weather. It was such a blast to stroll through St. Jacobs with this group, eating ice cream and recreating old album covers!

Beautiful day!

Vicky & Dan, August 24, 2007

va-voooom!


reserved?...too bad!

I was sooooooooooo excited to photograph this wedding. Vicky is my hair stylist at the fabulous "Studio One Thirty One" in Waterloo and we've been talking wedding plans for the past year. She's fun, picked a great guy and has a heart of gold...not to mention she's gorgeous!!! (my husband says she looks like a country music star).

Dan was a bit unusually quiet until he said "I do" but then we got the guys into it as much as the girls...it was a fun fun day and Sarah and I were so honoured to be a part of it!!!!

Kirsten & Ryan, August 25, 2007

Despite busy schedules, malfunctioning email accounts and crazy weather...this couple managed to say "I do" amidst the crack of thunder on a very wet Saturday afternoon. No dampened spirits, however, for our fiery redheaded bride and her handsome groom.

Eric & Natalie, August 18, 2007

Seriously ladies, thank goodness you looked so good because you sing as bad as me!!!! When the girls weren't singing and the guys weren't posing in their kilts, the bride and groom were high-fiving each other during the signing of the registry. I say over and over that you can tell a lot about people by the people they choose to hang out with (i.e. their wedding party) and this was a great group of people. Congratulations Natalie and Eric, have fun on your surprise honeymoon!!!

(forgive me, I can't stop playing with textures, I love making the images look weathered...)

Lisa & Brian, August 11, 2007

Photographing Lisa and Brian's wedding was like hanging out with old friends all day. The first thing Lisa said to me when I walked into her hotel room that morning was "eat...there are sandwiches over there"...must be the Italian hospitality.

The day was sweet and loving from the socks Brian send over before the wedding in case Lisa got cold feet to the tears Lisa shed saying good bye to her grandpa that night. Thank you Lisa and Brian, we went home with our hearts light and our tummys full!

Alicia & Brian, August 10, 2007

Perfect weather, perfect venue, perfect for each other!

Brian and Alicia seemed to float effortlessly through their day as they turned a blind eye to the sweltering heat from the week before and the downpour of the rain the day before and swore their love to each other under the blue sky in the beautiful University of Guelph Arboretum. A light breeze kept us cool and smiles reigned the day as we strolled and celebrated and photographed and laughed....

Perfect!

Introducing....Boulevard!!!!

It's been a while in the making but.......I'm opening a studio!!!!!

Boulevard Photography and Fine Things is an exciting new endeavour for me and a completely separate company from Heather Fritz Photography. (don't worry fabulous friends and clients, I am still committed to taking great care of you!)

Boulevard is:

-a talented group of wedding and portrait photographers working with me to create beautiful memories with a focus on great customer service and excellence in portraiture

-a warm and friendly portrait studio where your babies, families, children, bellies will be immortalized in a fashion that makes you enjoy getting your photo taken

-an exquisite shoppe full of luxurious products for you to fill your home and life with. Fragrant soaps, funky luggage, cuddly baby items, elegant and contemporary frames and albums, full custom framing services all in one shop!

-a place to learn...we are offering a menu of great workshops for both the hobbyist and the professional photographer

We're opening in September. Check out the Boulevard website http://www.boulevardphotography.com/ and news blog often to see our recent developments! I can't wait to see you there!

Heather

Dale & Katie, July 20, 2007

Oh Katie, I knew you were a pretty girl but I didn't know you were going to be channelling Rita-Hayworth-Old-Hollywood glamour on your wedding day! Wow, I love this couple anyway because we had so much fun shooting their engagement shoot as a snowball fight this past winter. Their wedding day was pure elegance, the setting ceremony was creek-side at the Old Ancaster Mill and the wedding party and guests were beautiful, fabulous, and fun! Happy honeymoon you two!

Morgan & Wendy, July 21, 2007

Perfect day for an outdoor wedding. Wendy and Morgan, along with Morgan's two adorable children sealed the deal at 3 Bridges in the beautiful historic St. Jacobs this past Saturday. We caught so many great images of Wendy's smile that day that there was no question that this friendship-turned-romance is headed for a great future!

Jon & Kristina, July 14, 2007

It's amazing how much fun a long long LONG day of shooting can be when you spend it with the right people. Jon and Kristina asked us to accompany them thru their entire day, starting at 8 am and rounding it off with the dancing late into the night. There is so much I could tell you about this couple and their day: about the gigantic cake, the fierce loyalty of the bridesmaids, the dedication to detail by the groom, the grace, elegant and wit of the beautiful bride, the entertaining uncle and his lovely family that we ate dinner with but really the one thing that stands out in my mind was how moved Jon was every time he looked at Kris. It poured rain for a good part of the day but I bet if you asked Jon, he only saw sunshine!

Kyle & Kelly, July 7, 2007

"Happily Ever After" was on the menu.

Kyle and Kelly tied the knot at the fabulous "Verses" restaurant last weekend. This historic church-turned-acclaimed restaurant was temporarily reverted back to a sacred place as Kelly and Kyle pledged their vows to each other amidst thier family and friends.

Ken & Krista, June 30, 2007

Ken and Krista are part of this special group of friends that my friend/colleague Jennifer Kirk and I seem to shoot for all the time. I think Jenn and I are really the lucky ones as this group of amazing people are so supportive of each other that the day goes smoothly, everyone laughs and no one seems to think its strange that the bride spends more time kissing her horse than her groom (just kidding).