Mandy & Randy
Our Story
I’ve always believed that people come into our lives for a reason. Some stay for a season, some help us grow, and some simply remind us of who we are. And then, there’s that one person—the one you’ve unknowingly searched for in every smile, every almost. The one who feels like home before you even realize it.
For me, that person was Randy.
But the universe took its time getting us to each other.
How We Met
AUGUST 1997
Randy and I met on the very first day of high school in Mrs. Robert’s sec. one homeroom. We were just kids—but even then, something about him stood out.
He was the kid who came in late, already had a job, and carried this quiet confidence that felt older than the rest of us. Even at 13, there was something mysterious about him. I was painfully shy—always looking down, blushing if anyone spoke to me. The idea of saying hi to the tall, blue-eyed boy across the room felt impossible.
And Randy? He was convinced that if he said hello, I wouldn’t answer.
He wasn’t entirely wrong… but I still wish I had.
He wasn’t wrong.
So we passed each other for years—same school, different worlds.
Words With Friends
June 2012
Ten years later, we are out of high school and we reconnect through a Facebook game. Words With Friends.
What started as a silly game of scrabble turned into long conversations. Late nights. Something real.
But the timing was wrong. We were in different places, living different lives. We both felt it—but life wasn’t ready yet.
So once again, we let it go.
Serendipity
February 2018
I was living in Ottawa, thinking about moving to Europe, when my phone lit up late one Friday night.
One word.
“Hey.”
I answered.
And this time, everything lined up.
The conversation flowed like it always had—only now, it felt complete. Like we had both finally arrived. A week later, Randy came to visit. By the next day, we were together.
Things moved fast. But when you know, you know.
Not long after came our son, Gabriel. Then Evey. Then Isla. Add a full house, a few pets, and a lot of life in between.
Through it all, Randy has been the calm in the storm. Steady. Grounded. Quietly strong.
That’s who he’s always been.
And somehow, we found our way back—right on time.
Mandy & Randy is Born
Creating Something of Our Own
Soon after we got together, Mandy & Randy was born. Randy had already been a professional photographer and videographer for years. I came from a creative background in graphic design and fashion, and we quickly realized we had something special—not just personally, but professionally too.
Randy had always dreamed of building something more meaningful, more personal, something rooted in love. I wanted a space to pour my creativity into something that mattered. And so, what began as a few late-night conversations turned into a brand—a studio we’re proud to call our own.
Today, we’re Mandy & Randy, a wedding and family portrait studio based in the Eastern Townships, working across Montreal, Quebec, Ontario, and beyond. We do what we love, and we love doing it together.
We believe that photographs aren’t just images. They’re your legacy.
We believe in love, in timing, in fate.
And we believe your story deserves to be told with honesty, heart, and beauty.