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Toronto Ravine Engagement | Kaliroy & Jimmy

Toronto Ravine Engagement: Kaliroy & Jimmy Kaliroy and I went to school together and I’m so honoured to photograph this happy time for her and her beau of 10 years, Jimmy. They wanted to start their engagement session where it all started for them: Robina Ave. They actually grew up on the same street – how convenient would that be for getting together when dating! We then kept it simple and went to a nearby Toronto ravine, which is actually one of my favourites: Cedarvale Ravine. (I actually grew up in the area as well and have spent a lot of time there over the years.) Bonus: We saw a… Keep Reading

Cottage Engagement Session | Marshall & Irini

When Toronto summer hits, you hear lots about people going up to the cottage, and as someone who doesn’t currently have one, the prospect of going to the cottage for an engagement session sounded too nice to pass up. And may I say, Marshall & Irini’s cottage is FREAKING AMAZING. It has anything you could ever want in a cottage. *sigh* Just thinking about it is making me want to go back. We also spent some time in the surrounding area and made a day of it. We started in town grabbing a shake at a super charming soda & ice cream shop, then we went to admire the nearby scenic… Keep Reading

Carpet Factory Engagement Photos | Tiina & Greg

I’d actually emailed with Tiina a few times before she was even engaged – She manages the photo permits at the Carpet Factory in Liberty Village, one of my favourite places to shoot! When she and Greg booked with me for their wedding and engagement photos, we of course *had* to use the Carpet Factory premises somehow. Lucky us, she gets access to some top secret amaaaaaazing spots. I absolutely loved exploring all the secret nooks of the area. Their engagement photos have a relaxed, intimate and candid feel to them that I absolutely adore. Thanks so much for letting loose in front of my lens and for such a… Keep Reading

Archeo Wedding: Bridget & Nick

Quite possibly the most adorable couple you will ever see. They exchanged vows in their first home together – the party room of their condo building (what a neat idea!). TTC travellers, they hopped on the Cherry St. streetcar. Fitting, since their last name is Cherry! Then in the Distillery District, and they had an intimate Archeo wedding reception – complete with loads of laughter and emotion. This couple and their family wear their hearts on their sleeves in the best kind of way. Here are some highlights from their wedding, along with reflections from the happy couple themselves at the end. I dare you to try not to smile…. Keep Reading

Bubbly Bachelorette Party Inspiration

Bubbly Bachelorette   Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, but the special events leading up to the big day can be just as memorable! Who says Bachelorette Parties have to be a night-time affair? We’ve created a beautiful, pampering “Bubbly Bachelorette Party” that showcases a bride and her bridesmaids relaxing in a cozy setting, indulging in sweets and champagne, all while getting done-up together before going out. It’s a luxe affair!   Details to create your perfect, luxe bachelorette: The bride and bridesmaids are lounging in custom silk robes from By Catalfo, enjoying bridesmaid gift boxes by Present Day Gifts, getting at-home professional manicures… Keep Reading

Dark Floral Wedding Inspiration

  DARK FLORAL WEDDING INSPIRATION Moody wedding ideas with an elegant, romantic edge. Originally inspired by the moody floral backdrops in interior design, Denise from Make my Day Count explored the juxtaposition of light and airy florals and loose greenery against an architectural beauty of a building, the Hartman Gallery. Photographed by Anastasia of Olive Photography, the textures of velvet, linen and lace bring back nostalgic thoughts that the space longs for. Lace gowns by Catherine Langlois compliment the look with a current and fresh look in Make-Up by Nicole Richards. A harvest table laden with antiques courtesy of Sandra from the Hartman Gallery and lush velvet runner by Susan Murray are complimented perfectly by the asymmetrical… Keep Reading

Alton Mill Wedding | Julia & Josh

Soo, going through this wedding to pick out photos for the blog made me tear up. Yup, I’ll admit it. I’m such a sap for love-filled gazes – and this one had SO many. I especially loved the tearful and heartfelt moments with the parents and grandparents. *sigh* And their first dance under the twinkly lights! Julia and Josh met at Ryerson while doing their undergrad – funny story, I though Josh looked familiar when we initially met, and then we discovered we actually had a class together too! Small world, eh? On their wedding day they got ready at the Millcroft Inn, then got married at Alton Mill. Both… Keep Reading

Toronto Candid Family Photographer | The Millars

Monika and Dave have been supporters of my photography from the very beginning. Back when Olive Photography was a side hobby, something I did for fun that made a bit of pocket change (I was pursuing teaching as a career at the time), they hired me to photograph Dave for his acting headshots. Years later, they supported me once again by being models as I pursued photography more seriously and wanted to learn more about working with different lighting conditions. They patiently canoodled on demand as I fiddled around with my camera settings. Now, I’m a full time photographer, and they invited me into their home to document the arrival… Keep Reading

The Duggans – Candid Toronto Family Photography

Rose e-mailed me because she wanted to take photos with her siblings, nieces and dad – They were all in Toronto and it’s very rare for them to all be in the same place at the same time. Recently, her sister just moved back to the city and soon, her brother would be leaving for school in Australia. Of course I was excited to photograph them all being together. I love being able to document people with the people that matter most. We went to Cedarvale Park, and basically just walked around and spent some time together. There were a few posed portraits, and there was a lot of observing and… Keep Reading