Alecia Patrick

Where do I begin???? I contacted Two Cheeks when my fiance at the time and I had decided to elope due to the pandemic. I was tentative about telling Al and Pat about how we wanted a sunrise wedding, I was worried they wouldn't be into a 6am start time. To our surprise, they LOVED the idea!!! We were delighted!! Their passion, excitement and positive energy made this a match made in heaven!! They scoped out potential locations for us and came up with so many options. On the day of, my first meeting with Al was in the hallway when I was trying to make the sunrise time and I needed her to zip my dress (we eloped and I got ready by myself). She was so lovely and calmed me down as clearly I was rushing and frazzled. Then we arrived at the beach, Pat with my husband Asad had been there already and Al went to work. We had so much fun as the beautiful sunrise accompanied us along with the ferocious wind. After our beach photos we had our ceremony at the Drake Devonshire in the owners suite. Al and Pat so graciously accepted our request to be our witnesses. We are officially family!!! :)The photo below is only one of the many spectacular captures. The editing by Pat was phenomenal. The turn around time was perfect. But most importantly, we are so happy. Al and Pat are artists, their passion comes through in how they connect with their clients, the light & the environment and it comes out, undeniably in their photos.We highly recommend Two Cheeks for every occasion!!! <3

Alecia at Two Cheeks was incredible! She was able to capture our family in a virtual photoshoot effortlessly. She responded to all my questions and made sure we were fully prepped for the session. I was worried it would be tough to take natural photos of our family, but she was able to not only get our newborn, but also our dog! We're so excited to share these photos with our friends and family and print them out for gifts! I highly recommended the virtual shoot to friends, especially now when we're unable to see people and use traditional photo services.

When look for a wedding photographer, we had no idea where to begin. After looking on Instagram, we stumbled upon Two Cheeks Studio. I loved the candid shots and how they managed to capture both the couple and the scenery around them. I reached out and Alecia was very responsive. She set up a FaceTime meeting us immediately. After meeting with a few photographer, we felt the most comfortable with them. Alecia was quick to answer my million questions and they were very prompt with sending over paperwork. Once we hired Two Cheeks it felt a huge relief knowing that we were in such good hands.Due to Covid, we unfortunately had to change our wedding date. Alecia and Patrick were not available for our new date, but they went about and beyond, accommodating and helped us find a new photographer for our new wedding date. Fortunately, we were able to have Two Cheeks shoot our engagement pictures.Alecia and Patrick were easy to work with. They welcomed our 100 pound dog with open arms. My husband and I were very nervous that professional photography was going to be an uncomfortable experience. Alecia and Patrick took the time to get to know us. They asked us questions and genuinely wanted to capture our authentic selves. The location of our photoshoot was very sentimental. Alecia and Patrick were able to capture just how beautiful the spot really is.I could honestly go on forever about how wonderful these two are! If you are looking for high quality work and personable photographers, I definitely recommend Two Cheeks. I cannot wait to have another mile stone for them to capture. Thank you so much for everything Al and Pat!

Having worked with Patrick and Alecia before, we did not think twice before asking them to shoot our Bachelorette wine tour in Prince Edward County. Pat and Al are professional, approachable, and oh so talented. They have a way of putting everyone at ease with their easy-going style, their ability to share laughs, and by seamlessly joining in with the group. Our only regret is that we cannot have them with us at all times! Their ability to capture moments is precious... lasting memories for our group of girls. We can't thank them enough.

My husband and I planned our wedding during the pandemic, which made it very difficult to hear back from vendors, to confirm dates, and to feel confident during this process. This was supposed to be such a great time of planning and full of excitement but there was an underlying feeling of uncertainty, which was not a nice feeling at all. We were very discouraged from the beginning as the venues we wanted to chat with were either closed or locked down, so we began looking at the other vendors we needed.Al and Pat were such a wonderful team to work with while planning our wedding day! They were the first vendor we hired after getting engaged!We found them through Instagram as they have shot many weddings at one of the venues we were debating on, and once we saw that they had such amazing photos and captured so many great in the moment" photos of the day

Two Cheeks Studio really came through for our family during an incredibly difficult time. Leading up to my husband's stem cell transplant Two Cheeks and The Blessington airbnb gifted us with an incredible one-night stay with an hour-long couple's shoot. Patrick & Alecia are simply lovely. From the moment that they walked in for the shoot they were warm, inviting and helped us to feel comfortable. You can definitely see this in the results of the photos. During my husband's hospital stay we decorated the room with the photos and reflected to get through the time. To top off the incredible gift, Patrick & Alecia went far above and beyond by having our prints hands delivered to us! If you're considering having Two Cheeks Studio capture your family's special moments, I encourage you to stop thinking about it and make the investment into lifelong, gorgeous memories! Thank you again Patrick & Alecia!

Investing in Two Cheeks Studio for our wedding photography was one of the easiest, and best, decisions we made while planning our wedding. Not only were they incredibly easy to get a hold of for questions, no matter how small they were, they also were so helpful and understanding when we had to pivot our wedding a little due to COVID-19. They were willing to work with us to find a different date that worked for all the vendors and they also were so amazing and understanding in helping us re-plan our much smaller wedding. What I also loved about them both is that they really pushed us to have the wedding, and photos, that we wanted. They always were stressing that this is was our day – want your dog in the photos? Do it! Having your sisters stand as the maid of honour and best man? Go for it! There was never any questioning our decisions and there was absolutely no pressure.Not only were we planning a wedding during the pandemic, we also were planning a wedding from across the country! We live in Nova Scotia, but got married in Ontario, which of course proved to be a little challenging. Even more challenging, we also were planning a wedding in an area (Belleville) where we had no family, so it made it that much harder to find vendors, including photographers, to invest in. After a lot of sleuthing online, we found Two Cheeks and set up a time to chat with them to see if they would be a match for our wedding (after that one call, we knew that they were perfect!) Al and Pat also were incredibly helpful in suggesting other vendors in the area to work with. In fact, we ended up going with their recommendations for our flowers, hair and makeup!Skip forward to the day of the wedding - with only 17 family members there, you would think that two photographers would be over the top and that they may stick out amongst the family. Nope; not even close. Al and Pat quickly became members of our family that day, chatting with everyone and hopping around from room to room as we got ready. Even Grandma, who hates having her photo taken, was willing to smile for them! Al and Pat were also incredibly receptive to what we wanted to see in the photos (including our rescue pup Kona and a group shot of everyone there!) and they were eager and willing to do pretty much anything for a shot.The day after the wedding, almost every single family member who was there commented on how lovely Al and Pat were, how easy going and fun they were, and how half the time everyone forgot there were two photographers in the background, catching all the special moments.If you are in the fence about the investment and working with Two Cheeks, stop contemplating it and just do it! We could not be happier with the photos we have from the day and the experience of working with Al and Pat.

Our family is so incredibly happy we used Two Cheeks Studio for our family photo session! Alecia and Patrick were truly fantastic, making everyone comfortable, including a shy three year old who by the end was eager to show them all his toys. They were so accommodating, willing to come back the next day when iffy weather hit, and spent more time with our family than we were anticipating. They provided us with high resolution pictures so quickly, and the content they picked for our album was a great representation of the session. I wouldn't hesitate to book with them again!

Alecia and Pat are just the loveliest people and were so wonderful to work with. From the moment we met them we knew we wanted them to be a part of our wedding day. They did such a great job at fitting in with the bridal party and making us feel comfortable all day long. Any time I’d (the bride) start to feel nervous or the slightest bit stressed, Alecia was there to talk me through and make sure I stayed calm, cool & collected. She really felt like a second maid of honour with a camera!As for the photos, we received framed sneak peeks in the mail and we are in love - the photos turned out so great! They really captured our personalities and the venue in their frames. When Eric & I had a vision for a photo of us standing on the dock, Al & Pat made it happen. Pat was even crouched down on the rocks by the water getting the perfect shot. They were both so creative and made sure we never felt too pose-y or awkward. We could not recommend them more!

When we were thinking of having family photos done our main goal was to capture how our family interacts every day (with slightly nicer clothing). Pat and Al exceeded our expectations. During the shoot we felt at ease to play, laugh and even dance our way through the session without having to worry about being posed right or looking at the camera. When they sent us our gallery we were so happy. Our galley is a small snippet of time that embodies our every day lives. We will cherish our memories from the day as well as the photos. Thanks Two Cheeks Studio for capturing our lives as we live them. If you’re on the fence about family photos, I highly recommend you choose Two Cheeks because the days are short and the memories are fleeting but the photos on the walls keep them close.