Trillium Park Engagement Photos | Chantelle & Roberto
“Roberto and I met on a cold January 14th 2017 night at The Drake. Roberto spotted me immediately and strategically placed himself close enough to eventually strike up a conversation. I noticed the intensity and gentleness in his eyes and of course, his bow tie, while he noticed my smile and “the most beautiful face.” Once we mustered up the courage to start talking, we spent the night talking about music therapy and bonding over a mutual love of The Phantom of the Opera, Beethoven, and Boyz II Men. It took only until the next weekend to know that we wanted to spend our lives together.
Roberto and I are homebodies who enjoy a night in at our Liberty Village condo or visiting with family. Once in a while we will have a date night out for some hearty Italian food. Roberto is a sensitive engineer who loves writing poetry, making folk music, mens fashion, and playing hockey. I am a music therapist, special needs music teacher, and PhD student who enjoys walks around the city, classical music, and a good Americano.”
“…to say the least, I am a huge fan of your photography. I was first drawn to your work because of the beautiful way you capture the light of the sunset. I almost felt as though it was the love between your clients radiating from them. As I began to see more and more of your pictures, regardless of the setting, I could always feel the love radiating. My boyfriend Roberto and I knew that when we decided to marry, we wanted you to be the one to capture our love radiating in engagement and wedding photos. ”
^ Those words were from Chantelle in her initial email to me, and I nearly jumped out of my seat with excitement to meet them!
Before heading over to Trillium Park we spent some time at their condo enjoying espresso and delicious Nutella bombi from Sud Forno. Mmmm. They also shared a moment on the balcony where they had their first kiss. What an honour to witness and document such a nostalgic and momentous part of their love story.
I can’t articulate the sweetness between these two. I could see it immediately. The way they look at each other is just so *full*, and warm. Like being in each other’s presence is peaceful and invigorating at the same time.
After their session we had drinks at the Drake Hotel where they first met. I was brought to tears when Roberto talked about how he feels about Chantelle, and he himself started to tear up. Seriously, the stuff of movies.
Funny story, Chantelle realized after they’d been seeing and enjoying my photos online that we actually went to elementary school together, and even had strings lessons together! What a small world.
