Rabih Madi

I feel this image has an emotional tone to it —minimalist yet full of meaning—representing unity, and love across boundaries. The light in between them is the sun reflecting on the surface and it seems as when they will join hands, it will be in the light that is shining through.

When photographing a wedding, we often wonder if we’ll be in the right place at the right time to capture something truly special. It’s rare to witness such a deeply emotional moment—like a bride dancing with her father—while, at the same time, seeing the groom and his mother watching from afar, equally moved. Capturing all of that emotion in a single frame is the kind of moment every photographer hopes for.

I wanted to create an image that had meaning. This photograph centers on the idea of the bridal party as an unwavering support system for the couple. The bridal party encircling them to embody the love, friendship, and loyalty they bring to the couple’s lives. The composition captures a moment of strength and solidarity, symbolizing that, no matter what challenges the future may bring, this couple is surrounded by people who will always have their backs.

This image captures a historic landmark in my hometown of Laval, but with a fresh, unique perspective. Usually, everyone photographs this spot from the same angle, highlighting its iconic beauty, but while I was shooting, I accidentally dropped my phone and caught a surprising reflection in the screen. Inspired by that unexpected view, I decided to place my phone in the center of the frame, positioning it just right and then crouching down low on the ground to capture this reflective effect. The result was something entirely different—an image that blends tradition with a modern twist, showing the landmark in a way I had never seen before.

As a photographer, our photographs tend to be quite stationary. That’s why I make it a point to introduce a sense of movement into my images. On this particular day, the strong winds inspired me to capture that motion, allowing viewers to craft their own narratives.

During a wedding day, there are a few moments I cherish, and one of my favorites is the reception. The genuine, unfiltered emotions and excitement drive me to immerse myself in the midst of the festivities, capturing those spontaneous and unscripted situations.

The bride here looks majestic as it represents the beauty and the “center of attention”. Elegance meets simplicity.

As many Jewish traditions, the Hora is almost a must at these parties. So I always have to be prepared for the craziness of the party, but I knew in advance that this one would be special. I had to place myself in the proper location, while wearing proper shoes!

With the long alley centering the couple around the fireworks, it was obvious that I had to shoot this image from afar, so I do not obstruct the moment. I only had a few seconds since the fireworks were only active for that long and needed to get my settings & framing correctly. As a photojournalistic moment, I couldn’t control their emotions or knew that the groom was going to lift her! It was perfect!

Getting ready is one of the most nerve-racking events of a wedding day. We are all trying to impress our better half and, for this bride, it was no different. After finishing her hair & make-up, the bride was picking up her recently steamed dress & getting ready for the big reveal. I knew this moment would come since the dressed was placed by the stairs and we made sure to be positioned carefully to capture that moment.