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Toronto wedding & lifestyle photography

Scarborough Bluffs Engagement – Caitlin & Jesse

For Caitlin & Jesse’s engagement session we totally incorporated so many things that were very ‘them’, which is always super nice! When we started out, Jesse said he’d like to take some shots of them playing road hockey together since he’s SUCH a hockey buff (more about this in their love story below). So we had some fun getting *slightly* competitive on the street. We then strolled through some of Caitlin’s childhood neighbourhood – her parents live legitimately right around the corner from that incredible lookout point. Can you believe that is in Toronto? (Safety Note: Anyone who visits here, *please* be careful as the bluffs are known to spontaneously… Keep Reading

Toronto Ice Cream Engagement – Bridget & Nick

Bridget and I first connected after she tagged Nick on one of my Instagram posts that said I was almost completely booked up for 2016. She wrote to him: “ALERT, ALERT… another potential 2016 wedding issue. We NEED @OlivePhotoTO” I loved her sense of humour! I was honoured, and couldn’t wait to meet these two! This was before her and Nick were engaged, mind you. A while back, I had photographed her friend’s wedding, and the next year I shot another friend’s wedding — when she learned it was me who shot them both it had sealed the deal in her mind and we got to talking about photographing their (soon-to-be officially… Keep Reading

Toronto Islands Engagement – Donna & Rob

Donna and Rob are the sweetest. Their enthusiasm and fun-loving sensibilities were immediately apparent when we first started talking — The first photo they sent me of what they look like was of them wearing a huge curly wig, making silly faces. They also sent a photo of them with matching sweaters saying “and sometimes we go out of our way to coordinate outfits for instagram ” — They were so funny! Leading up to their engagement session I could already feel their excitement about our shoot through their emails and Snapchat posts (add OlivePhotoTO on Snapchat for frequent behind the scenes posts!). The day before their e-sesh Rob emailed with “So stoked… Keep Reading

Toronto Proposal Photography – Andy & Viv

On a recent evening my phone started to ring – the call display said the number was from the US. I picked up, and learned of the sweetest thing! Andy and Viv have a long distance relationship – both living in different states currently. Originally both from California, she moved to New York to be a real estate lawyer and he tours around being a dentist for the military. They were planning a trip through Asia, and they had a one-day layover in Toronto. Andy wanted to propose on that layover day, and he wanted a photographer to document the happy occasion. Guys, I was SO excited. I can’t even… Keep Reading

Personal Brand Photography – Toronto Brand Consultant: Bot Communications

My Core Values are completely in line with my company (Community, Creativity, Connection, Passion, Gratitude). And I’ve never been so excited to call this my ‘job.’ Personal Brand Photography Spotlight: Nicole runs brand consulting company Bot Communications. She is grounded. She is driven. She is innovative. She is inspiring. She will help you find your sparkle.  A bit about who she is and what she does: “I’ve always had a knack (that might be a stretch, I’ve always had an obsession) for branding and social media, but never realized it would lead me to start my dream business. I unknowingly have built a pretty good personal brand for myself. With over 2,500 Facebook… Keep Reading

Personal Brand Photographer Toronto – Wedding Planner: Bisous Events

Personal Brand Photography Toronto wedding planner Jess Hoang of Bisous Events is a babe. She’s also a planner extraordinaire who can help you with all things wedding. She is so approachable and fun to be around too. And how CUTE is her pup Misu?? Even that name – from tiraMISU – is just squee-worthy. So much fun spending some time with these two! More about Bisous Events:  “Bisous Events creates timeless weddings for the modern couple. A boutique event and wedding planning company based on west Toronto. At Bisous Events, we specialize in celebration, exceptional service, personalization and style. Weddings are beyond an excuse for a party; it symbolizes the fusion… Keep Reading

Archeo Distillery District Wedding – Jen & Ben

Jen & Ben had a lovely intimate wedding at the Distillery District’s Archeo restaurant. It was a super low-key day surrounded by their nearest and dearest – and it happened to fall on one of the first Spring-like days of the season. (Thank you Mother Nature!) During their portraits the wind hilariously lifted Jen’s looong veil completely vertically! And it stayed there for several minutes! Here are some snapshots from their special day, along with some words from the couple themselves at the end about their love story <3 Your Love Story: We met on E-Harmony. We were both looking for a serious relationship but also weren’t willing to settle. We… Keep Reading

Toronto Engagement Photography – Andree & Katherine

Andree got in touch with me shortly after he and Katherine got engaged with a very unique story. They live countries apart (he in Toronto, her in Texas), and they met each other at a religious retreat a couple of years ago. But then they didn’t talk for about 2 years. As time passed, they were on each other’s minds and they rekindled their connection online. Now, this may sound like a common enough story, but here’s where it’s quite different: As they spoke, they realized very quickly that their shared views and life goals were enough for them to seal the deal. He bought a ring. She didn’t know. But,… Keep Reading

Sneak Peek from Last Night

She lives in Texas, he lives in Toronto. They met on a retreat a couple of years ago, then they reconnected online recently and decided on forever. They just knew. Here’s a peek at what we were up to last night! Andree & Katherine, it was so much fun. Can’t wait to share more!