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Toronto wedding & lifestyle photography

Toronto Family Photographer | Ali, Marijan, Oskar & Luka

Ali, Marijan, Oskar and Luka are the sweetest family. This session was a family and engagement session rolled into one – I love that they wanted to include the boys in their engagement photos since they are such a big part of their lives. We went to Toronto’s High Park during the heigh of fall, as the leaves were changing to brilliant hues of yellow and orange. The leaves had started falling off the trees, coating the ground in colour. It was a perfect day for a fall family session! Of course the inner child in me HAD to suggest playing with the leaves. And of COURSE the boys were… Keep Reading

Toronto Maternity Photography | Eva & David

Eva and David were looking for a Toronto maternity photographer and I’m so glad they reached out to me – what an honour to document such a momentous time in a couple’s life! They wanted to take some laid back photos in their natural environment to commemorate their first pregnancy & their soon-to-born baby boy. They invited me to their condo where they had prepared an adorable modern nursery with baby’s first shoes and onesie, and a stuffy that had been gifted by a family member. They also put some super cute decals on the wall – Why aren’t those more common for adults? They’re so fun! ha We then… Keep Reading

Gardiner Museum Wedding | Ali & Marijan

Sigh, Ali & Marijan – so much love. These two are so obviously head over heels for each other, and their blended family with two adorable twin boys is so special.   I had such a great time getting to know these two and photographing their special day. It was especially touching for me because Ali was friends with my brother who has passed away. A number of his friends were at the wedding and it felt like he was there smiling on their day. Their day was intimate and low key – no wedding party, no special dances, just a casual, stylish gathering of their nearest and dearest. They had… Keep Reading

Modern Airship37 Wedding | Amanda & Markus

Amanda and Markus’ downtown Toronto wedding day at Distillery District’s Airship37 was first and foremost a day of love – both between the two of them, and amongst everyone who was there. They had so many relatives who visited them from around the world who, along with everyone else in attendance, had such affection and adoration for this sweet couple. It’s no wonder, they are two of the kindest, most thoughtful people you will ever meet. Their wedding was also a wonderful reflection who who they are and what means most to them, with tonnes of personal touches. They put so much of themselves into this wedding. For example, Amanda… Keep Reading

Kurtz Orchards Wedding Photos | Randy + Jovy

Randy and Jovy’s Niagara Vineyard Wedding at Kurtz Orchards was a day full of heart. You could feel the sweet love these two share, as well as so much warmth in the love of their family and friends. This was especially evident during speeches, when tears were flowing anywhere you looked. So touching. Kurtz Orchards is such a scenic place for wedding photography – Not only is there the beauty of the vineyard (vineyard weddings are so lovely as it is!), but they have a historic house for getting ready, an orchard for an outdoor ceremony, a tent for an outdoor reception (yay, natural light!), and the most AMAZING sunset… Keep Reading

Courtney & Dan’s Ward’s Island Engagement

She moved from Nevada to be with him in Toronto. Her smile is like sunshine and her eyes are possibly the brightest most happy eyes I’ve ever seen to be gazing at her mister. Courtney and Dan are so sweet together. Here’s a peek at their engagement session – and don’t miss their love story, written by the couple themselves, at the bottom of the post <3 Their wedding will be at Steam Whistle Brewery, so they thought they’d bring some bottles to the session – a fun nod to their nuptuals 🙂 – THEIR LOVE STORY – From Daniel: One day five years ago, I was walking into a… Keep Reading

Geometric Wedding / Candlelit Elopement Inspiration

Geometric Wedding / Candlelit Elopement Wedding Inspiration There was a full moon that day, and so the moon was a welcome addition to the photos! The style of this shoot incorporates traditional opulent elegance mingled with clean geometric lines and shapes. Elegant, but not ‘too much’. Modern, but still soft. A harmonious balance between the two usually quite opposite styles. The floral arrangements are relaxed and organic, which juxtaposes nicely with the ornate antique details in the tablescape. We also think it’s important to not upstage the beauty of the venue too much – important to find a good complimentary balance. We hope this shoot inspires the romantic, traditionally-inclined yet… Keep Reading

Boho Wedding Inspiration Shoot

Boho-Glam Wedding Inspiration Shoot — What a super fun shoot to capture! This was also featured on Green Wedding Shoes! Here’s a bit about the concept, as written by planner extraordinaire Annie of Madison & Ella: “This elopement styled shoot was inspired by the dreamy California landscape and the free spirited bohemian aesthetic that comes out of there. Annie of Madison & Ella Inc. styled the shoot with the warm, rich golden colours of the sun and sand in mind creating an intimate ceremony and tablescape for two. Carrie of Roadside Florist perfectly accented the design with desert foliage in muted greens and browns adding feathers for the perfect bohemian touch…. Keep Reading

Toronto Family Photography | Baby Simon

Guys, today was really special. Today I met Simon. Simon is the absolutely *precious* brand new baby of Catherine and Alex, whose engagement and wedding I photographed last year. Sibling to @pugfranktravels (Frank was so patient and sweet with him!), Simon is the perfect combination of his two parents. At first I was amazed at how much he looks like Alex, but then he changed his facial expression and all I saw was Catherine. So cool how one person can look so much like the two who made him. I asked them, “What’s been the coolest thing so far?” Catherine said it’s the fact that she was able to grow… Keep Reading