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Fatima + Erjon: Engagement Reception

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Fatima and Erjon are not your ordinary couple. They come from different countries, met in an unconventional way, had to endure long distances in the middle of their relationship, and now they are traveling to Switzerland to further their education…and that’s only the beginning!

Fatima took the whole morning to get ready.  Hair, make-up, clothes, jewellery, shoes [Hey, a girl's gotta do what a girl gotta do!]- and when she came downstairs she was breathtaking, but nervous. Erjon took her hand into his and all the tension melted from her face. Just like that, hand-in-hand, they walked into the reception hall filled with family and friends. The families gathered from all over the world to celebrate the engagement in a historic King Edward Hotel in Toronto. Dinner was served, music played, speeches were made, all while Erjon and Fatima were sitting very close to each other and basking in all the love flowing their way. It was a beautiful night! Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your celebration. The wedding will take place sometime next year, in a country yet to be determined, in line with their unconventional ways!

Thank to Diana Tula for second shooting the event.

Nina+Kirill: Video

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

Friday morning started with a Goal: Make a one minute video and submit it by midnight. Problem: Oh crap, I have to make a video! My face.. talking.. on camera? and a Solution: … [insert cricket sounds here] Apart from this, the best part the day was I got to photograph a lifestyle session for Nina and Kirill.

Being an ‘overachiever’ and all, when words MAKE and VIDEO are in one sentence, panic mode kicks in and I try to think of the most elaborate and artsy way to film that thing. After procrastinating until the last day and trying to quit in ‘fabulous’ ways (oh, my DSLR doesn’t do video), I ran out of excuses and just had to make one… of myself.. talking…*sigh* Alas, it was done and I didn’t die of embarrassment, although it still might happen in the near future. The good thing that did come out of the whole experience, is that shooting short videos suddenly grew on me. So while on location with gorgeous Nina and her very handsome husband, Kirill, we made this tiny film. Their engagement and wedding photos are soon to follow, but for now please enjoy these fun 20 seconds.

 

This video was done with an iPhone 4 and processed with iMovie.

Alexander + Irina

Monday, July 4th, 2011

I looked outside the window… downpour. Eeeeh. It was raining the day before as well, and the weather wasn’t cooperating once again. Tim Gunn sounded in my head: “Make it work,” and with that I headed downtown to meet with Alexander and Irina for their engagement photoshoot. Did I mention how much I love urban engagements, oh, but I do! Irina looked drop dead gorgeous in her red summer dress and Alexander was ever so dapper! We wandered the streets of the financial district, dodging the rain from time to time, and walking in traffic. Irina and Alexander are just adorable together! She gives him the “honey, I can’t possibly go through this puddle in my shoes” look, and he lifts her up and carries her effortlessly across. Ahh, pure love. They danced in the rain, rode the elephants, shared smooches in front of the fountain, and sat on the beach… hand in hand, riding the same wavelength. Alex and Irina, thank you so much for spending an evening with me. Congratulations on your marriage!  Enjoy your honeymoon!

Aaahh, the shoes! Michael Kors!

Sweet Thing

Monday, April 25th, 2011

A few weeks ago we pulled our creative strings and gathered for Butter Avenue’s ‘Spring Engagement’ themed photoshoot. We wanted it to be soft and elegant but with a bit of a twist, and the library was a perfect location. My fascination with libraries, their character and grand architecture runs deep. I’d love to have an engagement party among old books, study desks, and leather couches – a perfect dose of elegance and nerdiness. A huge thanks goes out to everyone who helped organize this shoot, and especially to our gorgeous models! A special thanks to Eri Inamasu for make up and hair, and Secret Jewel for providing all the pretty ‘bling’. Can’t express how excited I am about the soon to be opened Butter Avenue pâtisserie & café. It will be a fabulous space for all these delicious macaron’s and pastries, and I can’t wait to have a cup of tea with my favourite Earl Grey macaron there.

Make up + Hair : Eri Inamasu
Jewellery: Secret Jewel
Cake + Macaron: Butter Avenue
Dress: French Connection UK
Table Setting: Crates and Barrel

Wedding: Lorrie + Andrew

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011

On the morning of her wedding Lorrie was completely in her comfort zone.  Calm, and collected, she made the wedding seem like an everyday occurrence. Hair, make up, and gown, she was, the complete picture. Only once was there a slight hint of nervousness in her demeanor as she paused, took a deep breath, with the question of “How do I look?’” in her eyes. There was no need for such anxiety as Lorrie was absolutely stunning! As the moment’s hesitation subsided, off she went to marry her best friend, and new life partner. Andrew waited for her at the end of the aisle looking ever so dapper and confident. The second she stepped on that red carpet their eyes met in a knowing smile, like a well kept secret, a secret to be kept no more.  It was love. Lorrie and Andrew got married on a warm and perfect autumn’s day at St. Paul’s United Church followed by a fabulous reception at Spencers At The Waterfront. Lorrie and Andrew, thank you so much for letting me be a part of your special day! You two put a real big smile on my face… pools of water have nothing to do with it!

Dress: Anjolique, from Coach House of Bridal, Waterdown
Hair: Roberta at Hair Xtacy, Burlington
Make Up Artist: Crystal Granich
Floral: Ashley Waltho with the Canadian Institute of Floral Design
Cake: June Lynch at Picture Perfect Cake Art, Dundus
DJ: Bil Copeland at Thunder DJ
Limousine: Town Car Limousine
Thanks to my second photographer Ian Sobolev for capturing some of these moments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paul + Sharon: Wedding

Monday, September 6th, 2010

“Praying for the good weather,” she said. The morning of Paul and Sharon’s big day was nothing even close to ‘good’ weather. That day I opened my eyes, the gloomy sky greeted me. Great! It was going to be one of those days… It rained and rained, and then rained some more and when the time came for the celebration it was like the sky didn’t have any water left in it. The sun came out just in time and gave way for a glorious evening.

Sharon was simply glowing with happiness in her adorable little dress, flowers in her hair, and seriously gorgeous ‘bling’. Paul was just handsome, period! “Nine years, I’ve been waiting for this nine years” I’ve overheard Sharon’s mom say. These two have been dating for a loooooong time and it shows! They have this comfort level that only people who know each other very well have. They fall into quiet conversations, exchange knowing glances, and just flow so well together. In the venue filled with family and friends they celebrated their love and it couldn’t have been more perfect.

Sharon and Paul, thank you so much for letting me capture your special day. You two are just adorable together. Best wishes in your new adventures!

Venue: Ladies Golf Club of Toronto
Music: Dick Felix
Stylist + Florist: Christina Yan

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Floral Details by a very talented Christina Yan.

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Dick Felix Jazz band. They were amazing!

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Lorrie + Andrew: Engagement

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

When I’ve heard that Lorrie and Andrew were engaged, I’m pretty sure I said “About time!” These two have been dating what seems like forever and they make such an adorable couple! Before photography time (did that really exist?) Lorrie and I were tackling all kinds of genetics in university. And since genetics core wasn’t exactly big we had almost every class together. Meanwhile Andrew was always around Lorrie and was known as “the boyfriend.” Fast forward a bunch of years, Andrew moved up on the ‘relationship scale’, Lorrie calculates what your children will look like, and I get to photograph their wedding! All is well!

We got together in Burlington for an engagement photos session and the weather was ‘interesting‘ to say the least. We had everything from clear skies and sunshine, to strong gusts of wind and downpour. Andrew and Lorrie were a good sport about it and managed to look fabulous wet hair and all. I can’t wait for their wedding in October, getting giddy just thinking about it! Oh and guys, thanks for not having an outdoor wedding! Will never forget that poor bride in the park with all the lightning and downpour right at “I Do’s”!

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Oh yeah, it’s raining! Favourite photo of the day!

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Aaaand it was sunny again… with rain!

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That’s love kids! : )

Wedding – Alexander + Svetlana

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

I photographed this cute little wedding back in March when everything was still dark and gloomy outdoors. Was pleasantly surprised that Mississauga City Hall offers so many settings for photography. Alex and Sveta were just adorable and we even had time to play around for a bit. Enjoy the photos!

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Hart House Photoshoot

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

Gloves, scarf, hat – check! Winter coat + boots – check! Camera, lens – check! Oh yeah, battery, memory card … and that’s it! Out of the door, and I even have subway tokens, perfect! On the way I got a large cup of tea and a scone and arrived at the location, fashionably… early! Why am I always the first to arrive somewhere? It’s becoming a commonly uncool occurrence. Even when I try to be purposefully late, waiting so that time will be cut a bit shorter, I’m still the first one there! Wouldn’t have it any other way though! This, actually, has nothing to do with today’s post, because today’s photos are fabulous, people are gorgeous, and I wasn’t the first to arrive there!

On one of the last warm-ish Saturdays of this year I had the pleasure to participate in yet another event hosted by the 500px team. Lots of friendly faces, tables of equipment, and great time! Thanks to everyone who got in front of my lens, you guys were amazing! Enjoy the photos!

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