Nahella & William

I first crossed paths with Nahella a few years ago, during my first season in the wedding world. Almost as soon as she reached out, life stepped in and re-directed their energy toward family.

When the time felt right again, their priorities had shifted. They chose to keep things simple — an intimate weekend surrounded by their closest people, focused on celebrating their union with and for their families.

What was once a 150-guest celebration became a quiet ceremony at the Montréal Courthouse, grounded in presence, meaning, and simplicity.

We wanted an approach that would honour that intention — to create something true for their family archives. Medium-format black-and-white film felt like the natural choice: honest, timeless, stripped to its essence. And slow, intentional.

We made about fifty exposures together and are about to select some to craft a memory box of 8×12 matted fine art prints, paired with their contact sheets — a tactile keepsake to be re-discovered, again and again, by those who matter.

As we experienced the work together, we realized that each photograph carried its own story, layered with different perspectives. And so did the photographs that were never made.

Courthouse, Montréal, Québec, Canada.

Half-day celebrations including a civil ceremony at the courthouse, a small family gathering outside, and some time for a breather with the couple before saying goodbye. ± 20 guests.

Processing & Printing: All Things Film‍ Memory Box Design: Philippe Dionne Bussières.