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Niagara Wedding at Pillar and Post Hotel

Marissa and Sean are just cute as a button. Their love is so, so sweet. When they speak to each other, not only do you hear the words they say, but you witness them expressing from their heart. Truly – you can see that they are connected on a soul-level. There is a deepness about their partnership that is so moving. Their wedding occurred just as Fall was ending – The Pillar and Post Hotel had their halls decked with a gigantic, magical Christmas tree, which made the day feel all the more special. Here are some snaps from these high school sweethearts’ Niagara-on-the-Lake wedding <3 (And check out the… Keep Reading

Ontario Cottage Wedding – Emily & Matt

Emily and Matt had such a lovely Ontario cottage wedding – they got married at her parents’ home in Creemore, Ontario. I love the idea of getting married at a place that has such significance to a family. Nestled amongst the tall pines on the big day were tents, as some of their guests camped out there the night before. How cool is that? The scenery was just phenomenal – Emily’s mom’s gardening prowess meant colourful blooms and winding vines caressed the landscape. Emily’s aunt lent her floral arrangement skills to create the centrepieces in their outdoor tent reception. The vibe of the day, though completely exciting, was also relaxed and… Keep Reading

Marie Curtis Park Engagement – Chantalle & Dominic

I met Chantalle and Dominic at a wedding – They were manning their super cool vintage-themed photobooth and I clicked with their totally laid back, friendly, fun-loving personalities instantly. When we parted ways after that wedding I had hoped to see them again. Then surprisingly, at an intimate wedding show, they had a booth across the room from mine. We visited each other and, now, I’m super excited that I get to see them even more since I’ll be photographing their wedding. Universe, thanks for bringing us together those two times! (It felt like one of those, ‘do you believe in love at first sight or do I have to… Keep Reading

McMichael Art Gallery Wedding – Isabella & Lukas

McMichael Art Gallery Wedding High school sweethearts Isabella and Lukas had the most beautiful wedding at the McMichael Art Collection. Not only is it an incredibly unique place to get married (how neat is it that they got married in an actual gallery?), but the surrounding forested area was just magical. The gallery is surrounded by such lovely trails, and some very unique sites – 6 of the 10 Group of 7 artists are actually buried there, and Tom Thomson’s actual shack where he painted his famous work was transported there! We had to take some photos by that very cool piece of history. The bond these two share is… Keep Reading

Toronto Waterfront Engagement Photos – Josh & Caitlin

Toronto Waterfront Engagement Photos – Tommy Thompson Park They couldn’t have picked a more perfect day. The November sun was the most amazing warm glow! They wanted to re-visit the spot where they had gotten engaged – an area of the city I had never been to, but had always been curious about: Tommy Thompson Park. It’s the start of Leslie St (Literally 1 Leslie Street), and there’s just a *lot* of open natural space, along with a lovely waterfront. Josh kiteboards and that’s how he found the area – always in search of scenic spots to catch some waves. Well, I felt super honoured to be taken back to their special… Keep Reading

Toronto Island Engagement Session – Amanda & Markus

Toronto Island Engagement Session When I first heard from Amanda and Markus, I learned that their dog’s name is Olive. ‘It’s meant to be!’, I thought. What a nice coincidence! I was thrilled to meet Olive at the start of their engagement session – their sweet, energetic, totally loving cutie pie pup. She’s one of those dogs who doesn’t realize how big she is and she’ll plop right down in your lap – so endearing. We went for a walk around their Cabbagetown neighbourhood exploring some of their favourite streets and taking in the rather warm Fall day. After a few photos with Olive we brought her back home then visited a… Keep Reading

U of T Engagement Session – Jess & Adam

U of T Engagement Session Adam and Jessica – could two people be more adorable? We tossed around a few ideas of where to do their engagement session but ultimately landed on where they went to university together. Why not bring it back to where it all began! The University of Toronto is so incredibly picturesque – everywhere you turn is another gorgeous sight! We met at the quad and casually walked around, taking in the sights. The evening was beautiful, which made us so glad we decided to reschedule from an earlier date when it was rainy. (Though rain can be totally cool for photos, the sun during our… Keep Reading

Wedding at The Manor – Chloë & Andrew

Chloë & Andrew had their wedding at The Manor in Kettleby Ontario at the very edge of Summer – when the leaves were still green but the temperatures had cooled. Though it rained that day, the cloud cover acted like a big, natural softbox which was *amazing* for their photos. They had a modern colour scheme was subtly echoed everywhere – from their invitation suite to their table linens to the polkadots on his pocket square, and gold belts for the bridesmaids (cool!)… they certainly have a keen eye for attention to detail. What was even more unique than their bold choice to use black as her main colour was… Keep Reading

Canoe Restaurant Wedding – Catherine & Alex

Canoe Restaurant Wedding They got married atop the city. Canoe Restaurant sits on the 54th floor of Toronto’s TD Bank Tower, above the city’s tallest skyscrapers, with a sunset view that is out of this world. We circled the neighbourhood and found romance amidst the bustling streets and office buildings, pausing to document photography their portraits in some of the city’s unique and interesting backdrops. Some of this included graffiti, church parks and even some metal cow sculptures – we embraced where we were and really relished how different their wedding photos would look. Their wedding ceremony took place in a room adjacent to the main dining room with a… Keep Reading